Dylan Zuko

1907

~January 20, 1907~

Dylan(2), Ric(19), Riley(18), Dorothy(56), Arthur(34), Luca(29), Flavio(24), Felicia(33), Giuseppe(14), Giovanna(14), Stacey(28), Walley(9), Darrel(5), Rachel(23), Florence(4), Charles(4 Months Old)

It was Dylan's 2nd birthday, they were at Ric's mother's house for his birthday. But Ric decided to drink his painful memories so he can wipe them out of his mind. Ric promised Riley that he'll try to be better, but due to his painful traumatizing past, he only gets worse. Anyway, Dylan was playing with his cousins while the adults chatted. "Mama?" Dylan asked as he looked over to his mother.

Riley looked over at her son.

"Yes baby?" She asked.

"Where's daddy?" Dylan asked.

Riley lets out a deep sigh.

"He'll be down in a minute, sweetheart." She tells him. "Just leave him be."

Riley has become so overprotective of Dylan's safety when Ric is having his meltdowns.

"Hey kid," His 14 years old cousin, Giuseppe, said. "Let's just try to have fun, alright?"

Giuseppe and Giovanna were Artur and Felicia's 14 years old twins, Florence was Flavio and Rachel's 4 years old daughter and Charles was their 4 months old baby boy, Luca and his wife Stacey had 2 boys, 9 years old Walley and 5 ½ years old Darrel.

"C'mere buddy." Giovanna said.

Giovanna held her cousin in her arms and kissed his cheek and then older kids tried to cheer up Dylan which worked by tickling him, making the boy laugh nonstop.

~May 19, 1907~

Dylan(2), Ric(19), Riley(19), Angela(5 Hours Old)

On May 19 of 1907, Riley just gave birth to a baby girl whom they named, Angela Riley Zuko. Dylan was so happy to become a big brother, he loved the baby girl more than anything in the world. Right now, Dylan was in Angela's bedroom, looking down at the sleeping baby girl in her bassinet.

"Hi Angel." Dylan whispers. "I love you."

He looked over at the door, enjoying the quiet. Ric was working while Riley rested up from giving birth. Dorothy and Riley's mother Dawn Whitmore offered to look after the children and clean the house up. Ric was trying to get home as fast, to meet his little girl, but he needed to work to support his family. Dylan looked back down at Angela still sleeping.

"I'll protect you, Angel." He told her.

He watches her sleep peacefully.

~October 31, 1907~

Dylan(2), Ric(20), Riley(19), Angela(5 Months Old)

It's October 31st of 1907 and it was Halloween. Dylan was going as a ghost, while Angela went as a pumpkin. Riley and the kids walked out of the kitchen. "Mama, is daddy gonna come?" Dylan asked.

Riley lets out a sigh.

"No dear," She told him. "Your father had a rough week, he needs his rest."

Dylan looked over at his father in the living room, passed out drunk in his chair. He may have been only 2 years old, but he knew what his father was doing to himself and to his loved ones was bad. But Ric did have his good side once when he was not drunk or high. Riley knew that Ric was having problems with work and stuff. She wishes she could help her husband but is scared to offer to help. She and everyone knew that Ric actually did love her and the kids very much, but he was a troubled soul who was and still is crying for help.

~December 25, 1907~

Dylan(2), Ric(20), Riley(19), Angela(7 Months Old)

It is Christmas, Angela's very first Christmas. The Zukos' went over to Dorothy's house for dinner. But when they got home at 8:30pm, Ric was now so drunk. He and Riley are having their arguments while Dylan is in his bedroom, holding his fussy baby sister in his arms. He hated when they fought. He wanted to cover his ears, but he had to protect Angela. His innocent baby sister. "Shh, it's gonna be ok, Angel." Dylan whispers. "Daddy's not gonna hurt us." He adds.

He heard a loud smash, causing him to jump out of his skin.

"RIC, PLEASE PUT THAT DOWN!" Riley shouts.

"WILL YOU SHUT UP AND LEAVE ME BE!?!" Ric screamed. "GOD...WHY MUST YOU ALWAYS NAG ON ME?!?"

"I am not!" Riley called out. "I'm trying to help you!"

"HELP ME?" Ric snapped.

Angela was starting to cry now.

"WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP ME!?!" Ric screamed. "YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT...WHAT IT'S LIKE WOMAN!"

Dylan runs in his closet, carefully laying Angela on the floor.

"We're gonna stay in here, Angel." Dylan whispers.

Angela started to wail, Dylan was trying to calm her down.

"Shhh, father will hear you." Dylan said to her.

"UGH, SHUT THE STUPID BABY UP!" Ric screamed.

"She can't help it if she cries!" Dylan heard Riley yelled. "OW!" Riley yelps.

Because Ric just smacks her right in the face. Dylan looked down at Angela.

"I'll come back for you," He said. "I promise."

He carefully closed his closet door and ran to his bedroom door, opening the door before he heard a car screeching, indicating that Ric had driven off to some place. So he tipped-toed towards the staircase to see his mother crying on the floor, by the front entrance of the door. He quickly runs back to his room and shuts the door, before locking it and running to get Angela out of the closet, holding her tightly.