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Chapter 35

Stan's POV

"No fucking way!" That was Julia's response to me asking her to babysit Eli.

"Come on Juju, you said you would." I plea with her.

"So I lied! I don't want to watch that little sperm vermin!"

I'm shocked by her words. "That's your little brother!"

"So what?"

"Why would you say something like that?"

"Because that's what he is."

"Eli has been with me for a month and you've only seen him once. You didn't hold him, you barely acknowledged him, nothing." I know I'm probably not doing a good job of trying to convince her to watch him.

"Because I don't care! I don't care about your son! Just because you knocked up some psycho doesn't mean I have to be happy and accept it! Find someone else to watch that little semen demon!"

"I don't get you Julia. I try so hard with you and you're just spitting in my face."

She sighs. "What is so urgent that you need a sitter at the last minute on a Saturday night?"

"Susan and I are going on a date."

She laughs. "Are you kidding me? You're dumping your kid with a sitter so you can go on a date? Where are your priorities?"

"Mom and Susan thought I needed a break."

"Whatever! My answer is still no. I'm busy having a life! Are we done?"

"Yes, I'll talk to you later." I hang up. I turn and see mom with Eli in her arms.

"She said no, didn't she?" Mom asks.

I nod. "I don't get it." I take Eli from her and lay his head on my shoulder. "Why won't she give this little guy a chance?" I rub his back.

"Because you keep forcing the issue. Let her come around on her own." Mom explains.

"I just want my kids to have a good relationship. Why is that such a bad thing?"

"It's not. But you have to remember, Julia was an only child for 15 years. Now she's 17 with three younger siblings under 2. This is an adjustment for her as well."

"I never meant for things to be like this." I give Eli a kiss on the forehead. I don't regret this little guy though.

"Well most of this isn't your doing."

I nod in agreement. "I'm moving on with my life. I thought that's what she wanted?"

"Like I said, this is an adjustment for her."

"You're right." It's not worth arguing about.

"I'm glad you understand." She takes Eli from me. "Now go get ready for your date!" I nod and head to my room. I know this situation is far from over.

Julia's POV

"Was that your dad?" Kobe asks me. We're out on a date at Chili's. As usual, dinner, movies, or the library with Kobe. This is getting a little boring now.

I nod. "He wanted me to babysit. The fuck I look like?"

Kobe's eyes widen. "I can't believe you talk to your dad like that! If I talked to my dad or my mom like that, I wouldn't have any teeth."

"He should've known better. I'm not babysitting so he can go out with Skanky Susan and make another bastard baby!"

"What do you have against Susan? I thought you said you haven't met her?"

I shake my head. "I haven't."

"So what's your problem with her?"

"She's dating my dad. Anyone he dates, I automatically have a problem with." I smile.

"That's childish. I thought you wanted your dad to date?"

"I do, but that doesn't mean I have to like them. I don't think this relationship will last, especially if he doesn't find a sitter for his date tonight. She's not going to put up with that for long. I know I wouldn't!"

"Maybe she doesn't mind. That's the kind of woman your dad needs."

I frown. "Who's side are you on anyway?"

Kobe puts his hands up in defeat. "Yours, but I don't think you're being fair to your dad. Look at what he's been through. He's a lonely guy, doesn't he deserve someone to make him happy?"

I put my arms around him. "If you want to keep me as your girlfriend, then you better stop talking…" I whisper in his ear.

"Don't be like that Jules."

"I mean it Kobe. I'll walk out of this restaurant and we'll be over."

He sighs heavily. "Fine, I'll let it go…"

"Thank you!" I smile knowing I won yet another battle. I know I'm wrong for giving him an ultimatum, especially since I'm seeing Dustin behind his back. However, he needs to know his role. What goes on between my dad and me is none of his damn business.

Susan's POV

Stan and I decided on Chili's, something simple where we could get a bite to eat and have a drink. He didn't want to be out too late because he wants to get back to Eli. "This way please." The hostess tells us as she takes us to our table. On the way to the table we pass by two teenagers.

"Julia?" Stan says to the girl. Oh, this must be his daughter. I finally get to meet her!

Julia rolls her eyes. "You came here of all places?" She looks at me and stares me up and down, but doesn't say anything.

"You're Julia? Hi, I'm Susan!" I extend my hand out to her, but she turns her head and looks at Stan. "Ok…" I mumble as I put my hand down.

Her friend shakes my hand. "Hi Susan, I'm Kobe, Julia's boyfriend." He tells me.

"Nice to meet you!" At least one of them has manners

"So why here?" Julia asks Stan.

"This is where we chose to come." Stan tells her. "You know if you two aren't trying to get caught, then maybe you shouldn't come to busy places like this."

"You know my parents would never come here." Kobe tells him and Stan nods in agreement.

"Don't you have a baby to take care of?" Julia asks, then she looks at me. "What's your deal? Why don't you have any kids?"

"Me?" Wow, I wasn't expecting that. "I can't have kids, fertility issues."

Her eyes light up. "Oh good, so you won't disappear and show up later with a baby like the other one did!"

"JULIA!" Stan shoots her a warning look.

"Is this why you're trying to raise Eli? Trying to compensate for not being able to have your own kids? That's pathetic."

"Julia, that's enough. Come on Susan!" Stan escorts me to our table. "I'm so sorry about that." He tells me when we sit down.

"It's ok." I look at the menu. "I'm thinking about ordering the baby back ribs, how about you?"

"Susan?" I look at him. "Are you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Why?"

"Your face is red. You look pissed!"

I laugh it off. "I'm slightly annoyed and a little embarrassed that's all."

He takes my hand. "I can't even tell you how sorry I am about that. I want you to know, I don't feel that way. I'm grateful for you and the way you've stepped up for Eli. Thank you for taking on the mother role for him."

I smile. "Thanks…" I look at him for a moment. "Are you disappointed that I can't have kids?"

He shakes his head. "You told me that on our first date and I'm still here."

"You're the best!" I get up and hug him.

"Well now you've officially met my daughter…"

I sit down. "Yeah…"

"You don't like her, do you?" He looks disappointed.

First impressions are everything. "Well…we didn't start off on a good note, but that doesn't mean things can't change."

"Really? You're still willing to give her a chance?" I can tell the thought of that makes him happy.

I nod. "Of course."

This time, Stan gets up and hugs me. "Oh thank you, thank you! I know she can be harsh at times, but she really is a sweet girl. I know once you two get to know each other, you'll love each other." He kisses me and hugs me again. I hope he's right. I'm willing to get to know Julia, but I get the feeling that the feeling isn't mutual…