Danielle POV
The social worker had left. We called the guys make in the room to tell them the news. We started by telling them that I had always had custody of them, not just Darry. They seemed to be okay with that. Then came the big news. I told Steve why he had to talk to the social worker. I told him that Darry and I were official his guardians. He looked surprised he did not know what to say. He came up and gave me a hug. I almost cried. He was grateful. Soda looked just as happy with this information.
Darry had said we were all going to go out for Ice Cream. We all piled in his truck he still would not let me drive. We got to the special place his parents always use to take him. We walk in and we started to order. Darry had gotten Chocolate with Soda and Pony. Steve and I got strawberry. I got my in bowl because I never can eat the cone fast enough. Darry and I were being all love- dove. I he was feeding me bites of ice cream. All the rest of them were making barfing noises. Pony smiled. He seemed like he was okay with everything. He almost seemed happy.
Steve POV
When Danielle told me they had full custody I was happy. My dad was getting really bad to live with he was drinking a lot again. Then Darry all took us out for Ice Cream. We were making fun of her and Darry because they were being a couple. I knew how lucky I was to be brought into this family. Even though Mrs. and Mr. Curtis had died I had seen them being replaced. Darry and Danielle were taking their place with taking care of others. Danielle was sweat and gentle. When we were going to get out of line Darry was there. They remind me of them the other day while Danielle was trying to make breakfast.
Flash Back
Danielle was in the kitchen making pancakes. She was making them a normal color. She wanted us to begin to eat a little bit healthier. So she said no chocolate chips in the pancakes. Of course Mrs. Curtis always said the same thing. Mr. Curtis would always sneak them in when she was not looking and then I had seen Darry grab the bag of chocolate chips, when Danielle had her back turn he poured them into the batter. Danielle did not realize under she poured the batter on the pan. She smack Darry with the spatula and he grab her around the waist and gave her a kiss.
I knew I was going to have a good life living with them. Soda was my best friend. I wonder if Danielle even though about Dally and if she had stayed would he be okay. I knew this time she was not taking off. She seemed like taking care of the house, us and Darry. I wonder if she wanted to visit his grave at all. I knew it was pretty nice and everything. I not sure where the money came from. Now I am thinking it might have been Danielle. I wanted to talk her about but I did not want to her feeling.
Danielle POV
I knew Steve was deep in though about something on the way home. I was thinking about asking him when we got home. I knew he was happy about the desicsion. I sometime wonder if I had stay would Dally had been okay, but then again I am not sure. I really should visit his grave sometime but I am not sure if I will be able to handle by myself. I thought about talking to Darry about it. I knew they went out about once a year. I knew the anniversity would be coming up in a couple of months.
We still had to talk about Steve and Soda about at least getting their GED. We did not need them both working full time. They could actually go back to school full time if they wanted. I was going to let them decided. We reached the house and climb out. I knew something was up when I had seen Tim standing on the porch. I did not think this was going to be good news. It never is with Tim.
A/N: One more review and I will update. I am trying to bring Danielle back into being Dally older sister. Maybe Darry has a surprise eventually for Danielle. Suggestion welcome.