Toxic - Rudy Pankow

Forty Eight <3

||Dylan's POV||

Today was the day and I've never felt more pumped about something in my entire life. Our last few days were spent playing board games and just chilling out. I didn't have anyone to say goodbye to and I didn't have much to pack thankfully. Our flight to leave London was due to leave at 10pm and it was currently 8pm.

Jo and Rudy decided that they would come to the house to say goodby to dad considering mum and Lizzy were currently out.

"Dad are you sure you don't want to come with us right now?" Josie was asking him the same question which seemed like it was for the 10th time. I knew she felt bad leaving him here with our mum.

"Darling I have things to sort out here but I promise you I will be in America living with you before that little baby girl is born okay? For now you have your brother and Rudy to support you right guys?" Dad looks to us for support to which Rudy and I both nod. I'm thankful that I have this opportunity to be in my nieces life.

"Fine but if you need me then call me dad because I'll be straight back here to help you okay?" She pulls him into a hug saying her goodbyes before pulling away. He then turns to Rudy out stretching his hand which gains expectance.

"It was great meeting you Rudy, look after her please" Rudy nods quickly at him agreeing.

"Hey you two go on out, I'll meet you in the car okay?" The two agree before leaving. I turn to him and give him a knowing look.

"If you've just made an empty promise to her then you do realise that she will never speak to you again and you'll have no part in your granddaughters life right? You've made so many promises to leave mum in the past and you never fall through with it. I don't care about you lying to me but don't lie to Josie. She deserves so much more than that" it was true, he had told me so many times that he was going to leave her and yet he never did.

"I really do mean it this time Dylan. Things are different now" I'm still reluctant to believe him.

"She has been hurt by so many people dad. All the shit that Jaxon did to her, the shit mum and Lizzy do to her. She's finally getting her life on track. If you mess that up-" he interrupts my words.

"Dylan I promise you okay? I am done with that woman and her manipulation, I'm ready to step up and be a proper father to my two children and grandchild" the fact that he leaves Lizzy out makes me have a sense of hope that he's telling the truth.

"I'll see you soon then dad" I pat him on the back grabbing my bags before walking out of the house. I climb into the drivers side of the car briefly looking to Josie sprawled out on the back seat and Rudy sitting by my side before grinning.

"Let's get this show on the road"

-

The car ride to the airport was boring because Josie had yelled at myself and Rudy because she was trying to sleep so we had to be silent. Her temper was worse than usual and I simply didn't know how Rudy could even cope with her and her moods. Checking in was simple and we were now chilling in the departures lounge outside our designated gate.

"I feel like a fucking third wheel here" my mumbling makes Rudy laugh and I look over to the two again. Josie had her legs slung over him cuddled into his side.

"Awww it's okay boo I'll give you cuddles later" Rudy coos at me winking making me laugh.

"I swear you guys are shoving your dicks up each others asses behind my back aren't you" Josie groans looking at us both disgusted.

"Nah we are just friends aren't we RuRu?" I shoot him a wink before looking at Josie smirking, her face turns sour.

"RuRu? You have gross nicknames for each other now? Excuse me while I go vomit in the bathroom" she gets up from the seat making fake gagging sounds walking off to the bathroom making Rudy and I throw our heads back in laughter.

Over the past two weeks, this last week especially Rudy and I had grown a great friendship and I felt as if I'd been friends with him for years. His personality and sense of humour matched mine almost identically helping us get along so well.

"Hey man I just wanted to say that I'm so glad she has someone like you. You're way better than Jaxon" he smiles at my words but I see the tenseness at the mention of his name.

"Hold on I see that look on your face, he isn't still in her life is he?" He pauses for a moment before speaking.

"Not exactly... she had a bit of a relapse maybe 5 or 6 months ago and I know she had contact with him but I dealt with that and he disappeared for a while. But a few weeks ago she did bump into him and he's still admit about trying to get her back. However don't worry, I'm not letting that scum bag get anywhere near her or my child" the disgust in his voice is clear and I have full trust that he will protect her.

"I fucking hate that piece of shit. I'd love to see him try come near her with us two there, the little twig won't know what's hit him" I laugh bitterly at the thought as does Rudy.

"Anyways, I've set you up for a meeting with our director and his assistant and it's looking really good. I haven't told Josie yet but in April we have a few months of filming to do in Barbados and I think they want you for that" my eyes light up at the news. I'm actually following what I want.

"Wow that's great. Thank you so much Rudy. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. Jo had told me so much about everyone"

-

The flight goes quick and the three of us sleep majority of the flight considering the time. When we land in LA it is 2am.

"Babe we need to get a ice cream" Josie suddenly pipes up from the backseat shoving her head through the gap between myself and Rudy.

"Josie it's 2am where am I going to get ice cream?" Rudy laughs at her shaking his head thinking that she was joking but the urgency on her face says otherwise.

"No no no you're not listening. I NEED ice cream Ru. McDonald's is 24 hours please stop there" her voice is needy and I laugh when I realise.

"Is this a pregnancy craving Jo?" I look to her in amusement.

"I don't know but I FUCKING NEED ICE CREAM" her patience grows thin and Rudy looks to me with wide eyes.

"Okay okay! Ice cream it is"

A/N
Thought I'd give you another Dylan POV because I had really positive feedback the first time. Do you guys like McFlurrys? I bloody love them. Anyways, please vote, comment and share.

- J x