Breaking Of The Know-it-all (Creek)

Here I Go Again

Though I keep searching for an answer,
I never seem to find what I'm looking for,
Lord, I pray you give me strength to carry on,
'Cause I know what it means,
To walk along the lonely street of dreams.

~~~

June 13th, 6 pm.

"What were you THINKING?!" Thomas screamed the moment Craig opened the door, his sister following right behind.

"Nice to see you too, dad. How was your day? Did you do anything nice?"

"You quit your job?!- Worse! You quit your job THREE MONTHS before your wedding day?!"

He sighed, "Dad, listen. I had a roller-coaster of a day, I don't need to hear your sermon right now. I already had it from 3 different people..."

"You're going to listen, because I'm your father, and I have authority over you! You are living under my roof, and while that's happening, you will listen to what I have to say!"

"Dude, I'm 23-"

"And you're acting like you're 10!"

A wave of silence invaded the Tucker household. Laura and Tricia stood by the stairs, observing the scene attentively. It's not rare for Craig and his father to argue, but this is a much different situation, and with reason. Might as well just watch silently.

"Listen. I guarantee you guys that everything is under control. Me and Tweek had another argument, but we're good now. Father Peter passed away, but I talked to Father Maxi in the morning, and he agreed to be the priest at the ceremony. I quit my job, but I'm currently looking for a new one. Everything is fine. You guys can relax-"

"FATHER PETER PASSED?!" The three of them screamed.

"Craig, when did you receive those news?!"

"Today, at 6 in the morning. I didn't tell you, because I knew you would all freak out, and that's the last thing I wanted. Besides, I wanted to talk to Tweek about it, first."

"Craig, this stuff is important! You could've talked to us, we would've helped you. We're family for God's sake!" Laura argued.

"Well, I managed to solve everything by myself, right? And for the last time- I'm TWENTY THREE years old! I've had a job for 2 years, which by the way, DIDN'T make me happy; I am going to get married in less than three months; I have a car, I help pay the bills; I am a grown man! I know how to take care of myself. So thank you, but I'm not 10 years old anymore."

And Thomas knew where his son was coming from- he did have a point. He can't keep working somewhere that doesn't make him happy. He should live his life the best he can. He's not a little kid anymore. And Laura knew Craig was a grown man, but to her, he was still her little baby. He needs to understand that no matter how independent he is, it's okay to ask for help. And he's surrounded by amazing friends, a supportive family, and a caring boyfriend to help him. He doesn't need to carry all of his burdens inside. But Tricia's expression was unreadable. She always saw Craig as a man, even when he was only 10. He's her big brother, and in her eyes, he is like a superhero who can do anything. But superheroes have weaknesses, and Tricia doesn't want her brother to bottle up his emotions all the time.

Thomas sighed, and stepped forward, placing both hands on his son's stiff shoulders. At times like this, he really saw it. Craig was taller than his own father. Thomas never thought this time would come. He was so used to clean up his son's mess all the time, but Craig can do it himself, now.

"Son, we understand how independent and strong you are. You are a man, and a very good one. Me and your mom still see you as our little boy-" He groaned, "-but we understand now that you know how to do stuff by yourself. You are right: You aren't 10 anymore. But listen to me, and listen carefully. You are going to get married very soon, but we are still your family, whether you like it or not. You can't divorce us even if you wanted to. You can't get rid of us. For that reason, you need to accept the fact that you can ask for our help, and that you don't need to solve stuff alone all the time. You can think whatever you want, but you're human and you have feelings that are okay to share, especially with us. So please- the next time something bad happens, tell us. We will be here for you."