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Chapter 12

Kenny's POV

Kyle and I helped Stan get settled into his new place. He didn't have anything but clothes so Kyle and I pitched in and got him a bed, dresser, and TV. Secretly, Cartman and Wendy got a bed for Julia and couch. We didn't tell Stan they helped because we know he wouldn't have accepted it.

"Thanks for helping me move guys." Stan tells us. We decided to take him out for drinks after the move. He's been so down and emotional lately that we wanted to try to get him out of the house and out of this funk.

"No problem dude." Kyle tells him. "I hope you enjoy your new space."

"I'll try my best. I miss my house though..." He starts tearing up. Oh no, this isn't what we wanted.

"Well now you're in a new place to make new memories!" I tell him as I put my arm around him.

"Yeah and you have Nichole and me to help you adapt to your new place!" Kyle adds in.

"It's going to be all right buddy!"

"I know..." Stan wipes his eyes. "I just hate how everything turned out. We were supposed to grow old together..."

"Dude things happen." Kyle tells him. "She's always loved Cartman."

"She loved me too at one point."

"Not like she loved Cartman." Stan starts crying. "I know that's not what you want to hear, but it's the truth."

"I don't get it, what does he have that I don't have?"

"I don't know dude. I wouldn't worry about it. Just move on with your life."

"It's not as easy as you think..."

"It's as easy as you make it. Dude, you've been sulking for weeks. It hasn't changed anything. You don't have your home anymore and Wendy has filed for divorce. Hold your head up high and you'll see that everything will be all right!"

I nod in agreement when I hear. "Hey dudes!" I turn around and see Cartman. I look at Stan who's looking at the ground.

"What the hell are you doing here?"

"Bebe said you guys were at the bar, so I thought I would join you." He pulls up a chair and sits down.

"I think we should get drinks another time."

"Why? We're all here now." I notice him look over at Stan. "How's it going Stan?" Stan obviously doesn't respond. "Hey dude, no hard feelings, right?" Still no response.

"Cartman! Leave him alone!" Kyle steps in.

"I'm not bothering him! I just want to make sure everything's still cool between us."

"Excuse me guys..." Stan gets up and leaves.

"What's his problem?" Cartman smirks.

"Don't act like you don't know already."

"We're adults, there's no reason we can't get past this and move on with our lives."

"Cartman, they were married for 17 years. He loves her, they have a daughter! Do you really expect him to get over it that quickly? Hell, he may never get over it." Kyle explains.

"So he would rather stay married to a woman who doesn't feel the same way about him? That's kind of pathetic if you ask me."

"You guys have taken everything from him. You've destroyed him!"

Cartman rolls his eyes and laughs. "The dramatics! You sound like Julia!"

"It's true dude. We're trying to encourage him to move on and get his life together. You coming here was a mistake."

"They'll be divorced in a few months, he has no choice but to move on. If he doesn't, that's his fucking problem! Wendy and I deserve to be happy!"

"Yeah, but you two destroyed Stan's life in the process." I add in.

"People get divorced all the time and they MOVE THE FUCK ON!"

"Ahem…" Kyle clears his throat and nods his head trying to point to something. We turn around and Stan is standing behind us and his face and eyes are red and puffy.

"You ok dude?" I ask him.

He nods slowly. He sits down and picks up his drink, but instead of drinking it, he throws the drink and the glass at Cartman and begins punching him. "DUDE!" Kyle screams. Kyle tries to get in between them as Stan continues swinging. Cartman starts fighting back and manages to gain the upper hand against Stan. I step in and pull Cartman away from Stan.

Cartman touches his cheek and sees blood all over his hand. "You're fucking insane!" Cartman tells Stan. "This is exactly why Wendy doesn't want you! Grow the fuck up dude!"

"Why don't you shut the fuck up?" Stan tries to attack him again, but Kyle stops him. Stan bursts into tears again. "You ruined my life! You were supposed to be my friend!"

"Dude, I'm sorry you got hurt, I really am. But attacking me won't change shit! You look stupid and now you have a black eye." He pushes me off of him. "I'll catch you guys another time!" He storms out.

Kyle sits Stan down and gives him a glass of water, but Stan smacks the glass away. "I don't want that shit!"

"You need to calm down! He's gone, it's over!" Kyle tells him.

"Maybe you should take him home." I suggest. "I'll take care of the tab."

"Are you sure Kenny?"

I nod. "Yeah, I got it."

"Thanks dude." He looks at Stan. "Let's go, now!" He scolds him like he's a small child. They leave and I take care of bill as promised. I'm still in shock by what just happened. I never imagined Stan had it in him to attack Cartman like that. I guess he had a lot of built up anger towards him and rightfully so. I just hope things don't get worse from here because unfortunately it will put Kyle and me in the middle and we don't want that.

Wendy's POV

"Here, put this on your face." I tell Cartman as I hand him an icepack. He came over and told me about the fight with Stan. I clean the blood off his face, but there are some cuts that remain and that side of his face is a little swollen that's why I gave him some ice. I'm so pissed at Stan for attacking Cartman like this.

"Thanks babe, you're the best." Cartman smiles.

"I still can't believe he did this! What a little shit!"

He shrugs. "It's not a big deal, I think he's more bruised than I am."

"That's not the point! He had no right to attack you! Wait until I get my hands on him!"

"Don't do that baby. You're pregnant and you need to remain calm."

"I don't like this Cartman. Stan needs to hear from me."

"Nope, just let it go. He's angry and hurt and took it out on my face."

"He shouldn't have taken it out on you. You aren't married him, I am. You have no obligation to him whatsoever!"

"As a friend, I kind of did. But whatever, I'm not mad."

"Well I am! How fucking childish of him! He couldn't use his words so he had to use his fists? That's a pussy ass move! He's a fucking pussy for that! We're pressing charges!"

Cartman laughs. "We don't need to do that, I hurt him more than he hurt me."

Julia comes downstairs and looks at me then Cartman. "What the hell happened to you?"

"Your dad…"

Julia grins. "My dad finally kicked your ass? It's about time!"

"Julia!" I glare at her.

"It's ok Wendy." He looks at Julia. "I think the fight was pretty even."

"Whatever! I'll have to congratulate my dad the next time I see him!" Julia states proudly. She heads towards the door.

"Where do you think you're going?" I ask her.

"I'm going to see Kobe."

"I believe you're grounded. Go back up to your room!"

"Why am I grounded?"

"Because I don't like your smart ass mouth!"

"Actually Julia, I'm glad you're here." Cartman steps in. "I wanted you and Shannon to be here for this too, but I can tell her about it later."

"Just spit it out already!" Julia snarls.

Cartman gets down on his knee and takes my hand. My eyes widen as I'm pretty sure I know what he's about to do. "I was going to wait until your divorce is final to do this, but I changed my mind." He pulls a ring box out of his pocket. "Wendy, you taught me the real meaning of love. When I am with you I lose myself. You're the only thing that exists in my world."

"What about your daughter?" Julia interrupts.

"SHH!" I tell her and turn back to Cartman as he continues.

"Everything I do is just to see a smile on your face. Having you by my side is what completes me, you complete me. I want to be with you forever and ever! We are meant to be together. You are the one I wanted to find, to tell that I need you all my life. You bring out the best in me. Give me chance to be the luckiest man alive! Will you marry me?"

Oh my God, he's so sweet and romantic, how can I say no to that? I nod and burst into tears. "YES! Yes Cartman, I will marry you!" He puts the ring on my finger. He stands up and pulls me into a kiss.

"Are you fucking kidding me?" Julia asks. "Can she get divorced first?"

"Juju, watch your mouth and just be happy for me!" I tell her.

Cartman hugs Julia. "Welcome to the family, daughter!"

Julia pushes him off. "I'm not your daughter and I never will be! I have a dad! You guys are twisted! I'm leaving!" She storms out.

"Are you ready to deal with that full time?" I ask him.

He nods. "We'll get through it. It's going to be fine." He kisses me.

"Let's go to my room and celebrate our engagement!" I smile and lead him to my bedroom. I'm pretty sure you can imagine what happened next,

Julia's POV

"Engaged! They're fucking engaged Kobe! My mom isn't even divorced yet and she's planning to marry that fat slob!" I vent to Kobe in his bedroom.

"Well you knew it was coming eventually." He reminds me.

"I was hoping my mom would take time to mourn her dead marriage before she remarried."

Kobe shrugs. "Maybe they won't get married right away."

"Then why rush to propose to her?"

"I don't know. I guess congrats to them. Don't you want your mom to be happy?"

I fold my arms. "I wish people would stop asking me that! I want my mom and dad together!"

"But she wasn't happy with your dad. That wouldn't be fair to him, or your mom either if they stayed together because that's what you want."

I try to calm down a bit. "He had the nerve to hug me and call me his daughter. I'm not his fucking daughter!"

"Maybe it won't be so bad. Once you and Shannon make up, you can celebrate becoming stepsisters. You'll be related to your best friend."

I frown. "She's my cousin, we're already fucking related!" I remind him.

"I was just trying to get you to see the bright side of things."

"I'm so perturbed it's not even funny! I can't believe we're moving in with that asshole next week!"

He puts his arms around me. "Take a deep breath." I do that. "Now repeat after me, everything's going to be ok."

I shake my head. "I'm not saying that. Because it will NEVER be ok again."

"Yes he will. You'll see." He smiles.

"Do you mind if I stay here tonight? I'm sure Cartman is still at my house, having sex with my mom. I really don't want to hear it."

Kobe seems a little hesitant. "Well you can hang out for a bit, but I doubt my parents will let you stay over. We can watch a movie, hopefully that way it will give your mom time to go to sleep."

"Thanks Kobe, you're a great friend."

"Anytime." He winks and puts on The Shining. We lie down next to each other on his bed and watch the movie.