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Chapter 20

Stan's POV

It's over. My marriage is officially over. The judge just announced it and said we'll receive a divorce decree within 10 days. Wendy and Cartman got full custody of Julia and I only get visitation 2 weekends a month and I have to pay child support. I can't help, but break down in tears. "It's going to be ok Daddy. I'm here for you." Julia tells me as she hugs me.

I wipe my eyes. I hate for my daughter to see me cry. "I know it will. I just still can't believe it's officially over."

"I know. Do you want me to stay at your place tonight?" She offers.

I shake my head. "No, I'll be busy apartment searching anyway."

"Why?"

"Because I need to move."

"The Broflovski's are making you move out?"

"Sort of."

"Is it because of me?"

I shake my head. I still haven't had that conversation with her about Dustin and Kobe so I'm shocked she asked that. "It's not about you at all. I'm just tired of the verbal abuse from Kyle."

"I'm sorry you're having it so rough!"

"Thanks, I just know things will get better."

"Juju, it's time to go." Wendy and Cartman walk over to us.

"I'm talking to my dad right now!" Julia snaps at her.

"You have his number! Call him later!"

Julia rolls her eyes and looks at me. "I'll call you later."

I smile and nod. Julia walks off with Cartman as Wendy stays behind. "I think we went rather easy on you, don't you think?"

I nod. "I'm paying $537 in child support every month!" I say sarcastically.

"Be grateful that's all you have to pay and I'm letting you keep that car that's in my name!"

"You're right. Thank you Wendy!"

"Plus Julia can see you whenever she wants." Her facial expression becomes serious. "All BS aside, I really hope that now you'll be able to move on with your life. I've never seen you so down and out."

"Don't worry about me, I'll be ok."

"Good. Whether you believe it or not, I really do want you to be happy."

"I want the same for you..."

I notice Wendy looking over shoulder and then quickly looks back at me. "Well I'll see you around."

"See you." Then she leaves, leaves with Cartman and Julia. Her new family…

Julia's POV

As Cartman pulls into the drive way, I notice him and mom smiling at each other. I don't know what that's about, but I really don't care. I'm trying to get away from them as quickly as possible. Mom turns back and looks at me. "Juju, can you run in the house and grab Eric Theo an outfit? My mom said he spit up on both outfits I sent over there."

"Fine mom…" I grumble and get out of the car. As I get closer to the door, I notice mom and Cartman get out of the car and start following behind me. I shrug it off and open the door. The lights turn on and…

"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" I back away. I look and see both sets of grandparents, Eric Theo, Aunt Shelley, Uncle Scott, Shannon, my little cousin Scotty, Bebe, Daniel, Danielle, the Broflovski's (even Kobe shockingly), and a few other kids from school.

I turn and look at Mom and Cartman. "You guys planned this?"

Mom smiles and nods. "Well actually Cartman did the planning. You know I've never been good at these things."

I roll my eyes. Figures! I look at Cartman. "Thank you…"

"You're welcome!" Cartman smiles proudly. "I hope you enjoy it."

I look around and notice someone's missing. "Where's my dad?"

Mom and Cartman exchange looks. "He couldn't make it." I can tell mom is lying.

"You didn't even tell him about the party, did you?"

"Umm…" Cartman looks at mom then at me. "We thought it would be best if he did his own thing with you giving the situation…"

"So you exiled my own father from my party? My sweet 16 party?"

"It's for the best Juju. Do you really think that would've been a good idea?" Mom asks. "Just imagine how awkward that would be for everyone…"

"It's not about you guys! You can't be nice to my dad and make him feel welcome for one day?" I point at the Broflovski's. "They told me to stay away from their house and their son and they still came!"

"They're your God parents that's why."

I look at my guests. "I want to thank you all for coming, but I'm really not in a party mood. I'm sorry you wasted your time!" I run upstairs to my room and slam the door. I text daddy. Did you know about this party?

What party?

I knew it! I'm so pissed I can't even see straight! Mom and Cartman threw me a surprise birthday party! It was Cartman's idea! I add the eye rolling emoji.

On the day of our divorce of all days?

Exactly!

Just then there's a knock on my door. "What?" The door opens and in walks Cartman. "What do you want?"

He sits down on my bed. "First of all I want to apologize for not inviting your dad. Your mom and I really thought it would be a good idea he didn't come."

"He's been so nice to both of you! He even bought Eric Theo a gift! Why do you guys continue to treat him like trash?"

"We're not. I mean, Stan was my friend at one point. I don't wish any ill will on him."

"A real friend wouldn't steal their friend's wife…"

"You're right. It wasn't planned, it just happened. But look, I'm going to be your stepfather in a few days and I'm really trying, like really trying. I would love for us to at least be cordial for the sake of our family."

I shake my head. "I really can't. Out of respect for my dad."

"You can't be cordial? You don't have to like me, but we live under the same roof so I would like to keep the peace."

I think about it for a moment. "I'll be cordial under one condition."

"What's that?"

"Stop trying so hard to get me to like you. It's never going to happen."

He nods. "Fair enough." He extends his hand out to me and I accept. "So now will you come down and enjoy your party?"

I nod. "Give me a few minutes." He leaves. Before I go back down, I'm going to change my outfit and put on some makeup. I wasn't dressed for a party, but I damn sure will now. I'm going to do my best to make the most of it.

Stan's POV

The day after Julia's birthday, she came over and I cooked one of her favorite meals. Baked chicken, broccoli, macaroni and cheese, and blueberry muffins. I also baked a strawberry cake with strawberry frosting. I waited until the day after her birthday because I finally wanted to have that conversation with her about Dustin.

"This was really good daddy! Thank you!" Julia smiles as she finishes her last bite.

"You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it."

"I did, it was a nice birthday present."

"I'm sorry I couldn't do more. The struggle is real."

She laughs. "It's ok daddy really. I cherish anytime I get to spend with you."

"I hate to kill the mood, but there's something we need to talk about."

"What?"

I clear my throat nervously. Here we go! "Kenny told me about you and Dustin."

She looks down and I notice her face turns bright red. "Did you tell mom?"

I shake my head. "I wanted to talk to you about it first. First of all, are you ok?"

She looks at me and frowns. "Yeah, why wouldn't I be?"

"I just…never mind." I don't want to make this conversation anymore awkward than it already is. "I'm going to assume this was your first time?"

"DAD!" She blushes again. "It was…"

That's a huge relief. "Good. Well you do realize that Dustin is 20 and since you were 15 at the time, that's considered statutory rape?"

Julia's eyes widen. "You're not going to press charges are you?"

"No! I'm just telling you what could happen."

"Then don't tell mom! I don't want a lecture from her or Cartman."

"I won't tell them. It's not my place."

"Thank you."

"I also heard that you broke Kobe's heart."

"Do you and your friends have anything better to do than to gossip about me?"

"No! I'm not blaming you for what happened to Kobe. You weren't in a relationship, nor were you aware of his feelings, right?"

Julia frowns. "Right? You say you're not blaming me, but then you come at me with an accusatory tone!"

"Juju, please calm down. It's not like that at all. I'm just trying to figure this out."

"There's nothing to figure out! I love Dustin, Kobe loves me! I don't love Kobe and he's hurt. Are you siding with him because of mom? If you are, that's really not fair to me at all! I would never do to Kobe or anyone else what mom did to you! That's not me!" She's getting so angry that she's shaking.

"Please calm down…"

"No!" She slams her fist down on the table. "I would expect this from mom, but not you!"

"You're overreacting! I'm just telling you what I heard that's all."

She stands up. "Yeah and you're siding with your friends before you even hear me out!" She walks towards the door. "You don't have a wife anymore so there's no need for you to kiss your friend's asses! They can't steal your wife!"

That hit a nerve, but I play it cool. "You're leaving?"

"Yes! I'm going home! I don't want to have this conversation with you anymore! It's weird and pissing me off!"

"Juju, come on. We were having such a good evening."

"Until YOU ruined it!"

I stand up. "Julia! I'm your father and you'll sit down now! You can't just go back and forth between our houses just because you don't like what we have to say!"

She shakes her head. "Daddy, I love you so much. I'm leaving because I don't want either one of us to say something we'll regret later. Trust me, what I came close to saying to you would really hurt your feelings! Have a good night." She leaves. I sit down and close my eyes. That's conversation went completely left for no reason. At this point, I want to tell Wendy so she can talk to her about it and sex in general. She may get a better response than I did. I'll give her some time and space to cool down.