I DO NOT OWN BREAKING BAD OR COBRA KAI. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO VINCE GILLIGAN, JOSHHEALD, JON HURWITZ, AND HAYDEN SCHLOSSBERG RESPECTIVELY. I WAS INSPIRED TO WRITE THIS STORY OUT OF MY LOVE FOR BOTH THESE SHOWS. THIS WILL BE AN AU WHERE JESSE PINKMAN IS 16 YEARS OLD AND HIS PARENTS MOVE HIM OUT OF ALBUQUERQUE TO GET AWAY FROM THE ILLEGAL DRUG SCENE. THIS STORY IS SET A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO SEASON 1. ALSO, SHOUTOUT TO MIMIMARGOT AND HER STORY: BEFORE I FORGET. IT IS AN AMAZING STORY AND WORTH A READ.
Encino, Los Angeles, California. August 13, 2018.
Jesse Bruce Pinkman stared aimlessly out the window as the van that he and his family occupied drove on the highway while a U-Haul van flanked them from behind. There were quite a few parts of California that were rather similar to New Mexico that he had seen on the way in. However, once the Pinkman family had reached Los Angeles, the similarities came to a screeching halt. There were no palm trees or big ass mansions owned by douchebags who were rich as shit in Albuquerque.
Jesse looked to the other side at his younger brother who was currently guiding the world's favorite Italian plumber through Yoshi's Kingdom on his Nintendo 3DS. Jake was currently 12 going on 13 and he had already established himself as the favorite child. First the worst, second the best wasn't just a saying in the house of Pinkman; it was a perspective.
"Wait until you see the house Jake, it's bigger than our old one and…it has a hot tub in the backyard!" Diane Pinkman said with excitement as she looked at her baby in the back seat.
"Sounds cool, mom." Jake said, trying to sound optimistic as he looked at his brother for approval. "Isn't it cool, Jesse?"
"Can't get more dope than a backyard hot tub." Jesse replied nonchalantly as Mrs. Pinkman didn't even look at him. As far as she was concerned, the only reason that had moved to Encino was because of Jesse. Therefore, the eldest Pinkman boy's opinion on the move, if he had one, wasn't worth a pinch of shit in his mother's eyes.
"I'm sure that a good change of scenery will be good for all of us Diane, am I right boys?" Adam Pinkman joined in, taking the optimistic route. Jesse and Jake simply nodded to humor their father. Old man Pinkman was doing his best to look at the move with rose colored glasses. It was pure chance that he had gotten a promotion at his job as a public image consultant for Blue Bunny Ice Cream. It helped make the idea of moving easier to swallow for everyone. It wasn't just because of Jesse that the entire family had to leave their home.
Eventually, the Pinkmans arrived in the wealthy neighborhood of Encino and pulled into the drive way of their brand new home. Truth be told, their new house in Encino kicked the ever living shit out of their old house in Albuquerque. It was a 2 story house with dipped in blue and it looked like it should be lived in by a dude who was going places.
"Whoa…this house is cool!" Jake exclaimed in excitement as the entire family got out of the van and admired their new not exactly humble abode.
"Damn…our new house is the bomb, yo!" Jesse exclaimed, feeling truly optimistic about the move for the first time since his parents had decided on it. Not eager to start unpacking bags, Jake quickly grabbed his brother's hand and dragged him around the house and out to the backyard where as promised, a hot tub was present.
"Yeah bitch, hot tub!" Jesse exclaimed with glee as Jake went to check it, only to find out that it was empty.
"I'm going to see if mom will star the hot tub now!" Jake declared as he ran off to get Mrs. Pinkman to start the hot tub.
"She might as well, she advertised it Yo." Jesse nodded as he walked around the backyard. Besides the hot tub, there was a quaint oak tree that was just perfect for a swing. If Jesse could get his hands on a plank of wood or a tire and some rope, Jake would love it. Jesse eventually went back to the car and started helping his brother and his parents begin the task of unloading the van and U-Haul van at the same time. Mr. And Mrs. Pinkman made it very clear that both boys were expected to pitch in. Jesse grabbed a few boxes of clothes while Jake grabbed the Xbox 360 and the Wii; along with the games. As Jesse began moving into his room: a nice space in the basement that he had laid his claim to, he knew that he had caused the move and while adjusting to life in California wasn't going to be easy, he was prepared to go all in. Perhaps, this would be his chance to quit Breaking Bad with drugs and turn his life around like his up tight mother was always encouraging him to do. Jesse felt like anything was possible.
YO, YO, YO, JESSE PINKMAN IN THE HOUSE! HOW WILL 16 YEAR OLD JESSE SURVIVE IN THE VALLEY? IM OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS ABOUT WHICH DOJO JESSE WILL END UP AT AND I HAVE A POLL ON MY PROFILE ABOUT WHICH BABE WILL BE HIS GIRLFRIEND. MAKE YOUR OPINION KNOWN. REVIEWS NEEDED AND APPRECIATED.