Season 3,Episode 6: A Fast & Furious Christmas Special
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December 20, 2013
Doctor's Office
2:00 P.M
Darryl's POV
Hallelujah!, Hallelujah! Christmas Break is finally here!. Even though I had to attend until the 20th…...It was a half day and getting out at Noon was pretty sweet. Two full weeks of no homework, sleeping in and Netflix; and to start off my vacation I have a doctor's appointment that started around 1:00. Which was to see if my diabetes was gone for good. I've been taking all necessary actions since the diagnosis earlier this year, and hopefully, it worked. I mean granted if then I'll just keep working at it, but I would love not having to watch what I eat every single time.
I am however growing quite concerned. My doctor conducted the test nearly an hour ago and no results back yet. Brian seems to be calmer as reading a magazine occupies his attention. I was on my phone for about twenty minutes and then proceeded to, stare all about the room.
When the door handle finally turned a few minutes later, I was super relieved. Brian closed his magazine and looked at Doctor Hernandez. The Man looked down at his clipboard and then at us.
"Congratulations Darryl" He stated with a smile
My eyes widen with utter shock, and I'm sure my heart skipped a beat. I mean there was a good chance of me being cured but, there was that slight possibility of still being diabetic.
"Doctor H, this is wonderful news!, This is such a great way to start off Christmas Break" I stated
"Glad I could be the bearer of good news. Just remember that it's very likely to get re-diagnosed with diabetes. So make sure to keep eating well-balanced diets and…..Exercise. I would suggest getting a membership to the YMCA and partaking in the different activities"
"I will definitely take it into consideration"
"Good. Now before you go…...I want you to still check blood sugar at least once a day, Just to make sure they aren't getting into the high levels again. If such event should occur, I want you to take two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and mix with eight ounces of water. Then in about an about an hour check your sugar again. They should begin to decrease, However, if it doesn't seem to work, I want you to make an appointment to see me"
"Understood Doc, Crystal Clear," I said getting up from the seat
Brian shook Doctor Hernandez's hand and thanked him for all his help. I then did the same thing and then took my visit papers.
"Best of luck Darryl, and happy holidays"
As we walked Brian asked me
"You hungry?"
"Yeah I could eat"
Food sounds amazing right about now.
_F and F: Family Chronicles_
Panera Bread
2:30 P.M
Brian's POV
After leaving the doctor's office Darryl and me, drove around the area, to find a nearby restaurant. Panera was the first to come into view and we both knew, it was just the perfect weather for soup. Even though it's not snowing and below thirty, Today's high would just reach 50. It's not freezing cold but not shorts weather either.
After parking, we made our way inside and stood in line. A few minutes later it was our turn to order.
"I'll have a You Pick Two: a cup of chicken noodle soup, turkey sandwich heated on the panini press, and a vanilla cappuccino," Darryl said
"And I'll also do a Pick Two with a cup of french onion soup, steak, and white cheddar panini, and a medium coffee"
The Cashier handed me our number which I gave to Darryl. "You can find us a table. I have to go make my coffee"
He nodded and went off in the opposite direction of me. It took me just a few minutes over at the coffee station, and I found Darryl sitting in the middle section at a booth. I sat down and glanced at the receipt and thought to myself
Damn, they've really gone up in prices since last time. Oh well….at least it will be a good meal.
Nobody's POV
A few minutes later Darryl and Brian's food arrived. Both brothers didn't even bother waiting another second before diving into their meal. The two blonds didn't have much for breakfast and this would hit the spot just right.
"Sooo good!" Darryl mumbled with a mouth full of food
"Agreed!" Brian responded "Just what we needed"
Darryl nodded and reached to grab a spoonful of soup.
"So Darryl….I know this long overdue but, I'm sorry"
The young blond looked at his brother with raised eyebrows and look of confusion
"Sorry about what?" He asked curiously
"For not telling you about Mom. I realize now that keeping you in the dark for so long, just made things worse"
"I understand why you didn't me the truth. Telling a five-year-old their mother died in a car accident seemed better than "Oh Daddy murdered her". But you could have told me when I was a bit older. I'm sorry for freaking out, it seemed as though you couldn't trust me enough to know.
"I do trust you, Darryl. I didn't want you to get so furious that….you do something you'd regret for a lifetime"
Darryl looked up from his food and stared at his brother. A mix of slack-jack and utter disappointment appeared across the young blond's face.
"Are you implying that I would murder someone by choice?!" He hinted with a low voice
"No of course not and, what do you mean by choice?"
Darryl sighed and looked around the restaurant to make sure nobody would hear his confession.
"Well…." he began "Do you remember when Tej picked me from school, that one day in February?"
"Yeah?"
"Well, Roman was also with us that day, when it happened. We went to Bob's Burger's and More for a Late Lunch and while dining in four guys busted in a robbed Mr. Hoffman. The three of us went after them, and we did eventually find the money at an abandoned warehouse. However when Tej and Roman weren't looking the leader of their group was gonna shoot them and I…..put a bullet in him instead"
"DARRYL KEVIN O'CONNOR!"
Darryl winced at Brian's choleric tone. Having your full name being called out never lead to anything positive.
"How come you never told me this?!"
"Well by the way you just reacted, do I really need to explain? and secondly, you don't have the right to judge people for keeping secrets"
"That's because I was trying to protect you!, Now being told this news it made me realize I wasn't quite crazy to think the way I did!"
"The man was gonna kill Tej and Roman!"
"I understand that but Darryl, You killed a human being!"
"And that's something I'll have to live with it. Yes, I was only 14 but….I don't feel guilty. You have nothing to worry about. James O'Connor will get what he deserves"
Brian sighed and rubbed his temples in a repeating motion. This was just supposed to be a simple lunch of him apologizing for keeping this big secret. But now with Darryl telling him, he's killed, someone…..Was just too much to process.
"Ok, let's start this over. Darryl, I'm truly sorry for not telling you about, what really happened to mom. Taking you to Universal just so you wouldn't be mad….wasn't a good parenting tactic, even though I'm sure you didn't mind
The young blond smirked in amusement. "And I'm sorry too, for not telling you about my little encounter"
"Now, let's agree to not keep any more secrets between us. It does nobody no good, and just causes more drama and frustration and, I hate fighting with my brother"
Darryl beamed from ear to ear. "I hate fighting with you too. I also think having no secrets between us is an excellent idea"
"Good. I love you, Darryl"
"Love you too bro"
_F and F: Family Chronicles_
The Next Day
December 24, 2013
Toretto Mansion
5:55 P.M
Nobody's POV
The next day was Christmas Eve and tonight, The Crew were just gonna hang around the house and: watch Christmas movies, drink eggnog. Eat Stuffed Seafood Shells with Garlic Bread for dinner and open one present each. Currently, in the kitchen, Ramsey and Tej were making sugar cookies, while Letty and Roman made the eggnog: One with alcohol, and one without.
Ramsey had mixed the dough a few times but still wasn't sure if it was ready to be shaped.
"Hey, Tej can you taste this please?" She asked holding a spoonful of batter
"Sure" He replied and then took the whole serving into his mouth
"Hmmmmm...Delicious"
Ramsey's face light up bright as day "You really think so?"
"Oh yeah girl you've got mad skills"
"Let's just see about that"
Ramsey gathered another spoonful and tasted it.
"Wow. That is really good, I think it's time for shaping"
As the two began preparation, Roman was giving them dirty looks from across the kitchen and mumbling under his breath
"Should be me" He stated
"What was that?" Letty asked him
"That should be me over there, Sharing a spoon with Ramsey"
Letty simply just rolled her eyes "Oh brother, do you know how childish that sounds?"
"No. If I would have known Tej was gonna help, I wouldn't be doing eggnog"
"Well, i'm offended. So making eggnog with me isn't fun?"
"Of course it is. But it's Ramsey with her curly brown hair, beautiful smile, and that ass you wanna just squeeze and….."
Letty cut him off "Okay I get it!, Let's just finish this and pretend this conversation never happened.
Roman's lips formed a frown "Well then"
_F and F: Family Chronicles_
"So...what do you think?" Brian asked nervously "Will she love it?"
Dom started in shock at what the older blond presented in front of him. A three stone diamond engagement ring surrounded by a silver band.
"It's beautiful Bri. She's gonna love it"
"Does this also mean I have your blessing?"
"Most definitely, You're gonna make my sister the happiest woman alive
Brian smiled and stared back at the ring. Even though it's a greater chance of Mia saying yes, It didn't stop him from having anxiety.
"I sure hope so"
_F and F: Family Chronicles_
Mia stared at the two blue lines on the stick, for what seemed like hours. Tears were swelling up in her eyes of utter happiness.
She was indeed…..Pregnant
"Just wait until Brian hears the news!"
_F and F: Family Chronicles_
7:00 P.M
Dinner ended around 7, and the family was getting ready to watch some Christmas movies. Cookies were out the oven and ready to be frosted. Eggnog was done chilling in the fridge and ready to be consumed. Brian was getting ready to propose as the ring box sat inside his pants pocket, while Mia had her pregnancy test also on standby.
"Hey everyone before we begin our movie marathon, I have an announcement" Mia proclaimed "Which involves Brian and me"
Brian moved closer to Mia. "I also have an announcement...Well not actually an announcement, but rather a question"
The crew examined the older blond in slight confusion, expect for Dom who knew exactly was about to go down.
Brian turned to Mia and stood directly in front of her.
"Mia...Ever since the day we meet, I had a feeling. A strong feeling that you were the one for me. You've changed my life in so many ways, and have made me a better person because of it. When I think about you, I know there's no one else will hold my heart the way you do. I am extremely lucky to have you, and I can't imagine my life without you…"
Then Brian pulled out the ring box and got on one knee. Mia covered her mouth in excitement and was trying hard not to hyperventilate.
"Mia Toretto…..Will you marry me?"
There was a brief silence and then there was muffling
"Yes"
"I'm sorry?" he said
Mia uncovered her mouth and tears were forming in the corner of her eyes.
"Yes….Yes….Yes….YES!; I'LL MARRY YOU!"
The couple then shared a short, yet passionate kiss. While the others clap and the guys make wolf noises. Brian then takes the ring and put it's onto Mia's finger and she let out a happy shriek
"It's so beautiful!. Well, I guess it's time for my announcement. I…...took a certain test today, and it resulted in the appearance of two purple lines"
Brian's eyes widen, and he felt his heart stop "Mia are you saying….."
"I'm pregnant!" She finishes with a bright smile
The older blond wraps his arms around his fiance and the two share another kiss.
"This is wonderful news!; We're gonna have a baby!" He states
Darryl's POV
Wow, that was unexpected. Brian proposing to Mia, and Mia announcing she's pregnant. This Christmas vacation has been an excellent one by far. Now granted I am happy for my brother and soon to be sister in law, but a part of me feels sorrowful in a sense. Since the beginning it's just been Brian and I. We were our own team and despite our past differences; It has been something I've enjoyed very deeply. Now with a baby coming into the picture, things just won't be the same. Actually, I should just say ;I won't be the center of attention anymore. Yes, I realize how selfish that sounds, but I just can't help it. Hopefully, this is just some short phase, and I'll no longer have these feelings of jealousy toward my unborn niece or nephew.
For the meantime, however, I would really like some eggnog. As it has been on my mind all afternoon.
_F and F: Family Chronicles_
12:00 A.M
Nobody's POV
Darryl and Alyssa were the only two remaining individuals after Polar Express; which wrapped around midnight.
"Well, I'm gonna head upstairs to bed, you coming?" Alyssa asked the younger blond
"Nah, I'm just gonna stay down here a little longer" Darryl replied
"Alright, don't stay up too long"
"No worries" He responded
Alyssa leaned down a pressed a light peck to Darryl's cheek.
"Merry Christmas Darryl"
"Oh, it's midnight!. Merry Christmas to you Alyssa!"
The two teens smiled at each other, and bid each other goodnight. Darryl then headed into the kitchen and poured himself another glass of eggnog.
"Mmmm, soo good!" He says to himself
After the blond's fourth sip, His phone chimed with an incoming text. Darryl sets down his glass and pulls his phone out, goes to texts and reads it out loud
Merry Christmas Son,
I know we haven't talked or seen each other in nearly 10 years but,
There's something I wish to discuss with you that's very critical. Meet me at The Virginia Key Beach around 11:00 p.m tonight. Come alone and don't tell your brother.
-Dad
"Oh dear lord," Darryl thought "Why can't anything just be normal for once?!"
"Should I go see him?, Should I not?, But why would I see him?, Just because he said it was something critical?! And I can't tell Brian?!, I need to tell him. We just agreed no more secrets. Ugh, this is just too much right now!, I'm gonna have to sleep on it.
Darryl grabbed his glass of remaining eggnog and chugged it down. He then headed upstairs to bed. The young blond wasn't in much a mood to watch any more movies.
Just way too much to think about.
To be Continued….
Hey everyone sorry again for such a long wait. Now with it being summer, I'm gonna try and update faster. There are four more episodes remaining in season 3, which will comprise of Two, two-part episodes:
Episodes 7 and 8
Episodes 9 and 10
Which then will lead into Season 4.
Till next time,
-darrylnewman99