Sing: The Era of Music

Chapter 61: An Old Face

After Leo's triumph victory in his return game from injury, Chris and Porsha were proud to see the way how their children overcome their problems. Chris was in a interview. "Chris, I have to ask...your life right now, how do you feel?" asked the host. "You know, I'm not gonna lie. I feel great. I've spent the last 15 years of my life living my wildest dreams. Porsha, Luna, Leo, my mom. It's just built on their shoulders." said Chris. "So many people already considered you a music legend with the likes of Nana Noodlemen, Clay Calloway and of course your late mother, Queen. What do you have to say to that?" asked the host. Chris chuckled. "Well...nothing really. That's what the people are saying. All I know is that I'm doing what I love." he said in response. "Chris, many rumors and speculations that you are retiring from singing. Is that true?" asked the host. "It's true. I am indeed retiring. I think singing for 20 years is just enough for me. Plus I'm helping other aspiring singers with their goals. Along with my good friend, Ash, we do our very best to bring next generation singers to the music life." said Chris. "You heard it, folks! El Lobo officially confirmed his retirement! Your fans and the world would want to know...what's next for you?" asked the host as Chris smiled. "I'm gonna be a father. Spend more quality time with my wife and my kids. Just that simple." said Chris. "Well you heard it, folks. Unfortunately, that is all the time we have. Chris, thank you for showing up and good luck with your retirement." said the host as Chris leaves the studio. He then returns home, where his family awaits him. "Hey family!" said Chris as they greet him. "Hi, Daddy!" said Luna as she hugs him tightly. "Hi, my little munchkin." said Chris. "Hey, Dad!" said Leo as he hugs him. "What up, champ?" said Chris as he pats him in the back. Finally, his wife Porsha, approaches him. "Hi." she said. "Hi." said Chris as the two share a kiss. "So, I'm guessing you guys watched my interview?" assumed Chris. "Of course! Now that you retired, we can spend more time together!" said Luna as Chris chuckled. "Shall we go to the park?" he asked. "Yeah!" said Luna and Leo as everyone heads to the park. As they drove, many pedestrians were showing love to the family and giving Chris praise for a grateful 20 years of music. They eventually arrived at the park, where they have a picnic. "Nothing like a beautiful day. Having a nice picnic, with my family." said Chris. Porsha chuckled. "Already enjoying retirement, huh?" she said. "Sure am." said Chris as he sighed in relief and the sound of the breeze wind flows across his face. Porsha leans beside him as she slowly closed her eyes, while Luna and Leo were playing soccer. Few minutes later, the group would eventually prepare heading back. "Alright. Y'all ready to head back?" asked Chris. "Yup." said all. "Well, well, if it ain't Chris." said a voice. Chris immediately froze and turned to see Trent. "Trent. What are you doing here?" he asked. "Oh I was just walking by until I noticed you and your family." said Trent. "Uh Daddy? Who's he?" whispered Luna. "That is Trent. An old bully from elementary school." said Chris. "Oh! The guy who got his butt kicked by you in the singing bet you guys did?" asked Leo as Chris slightly chuckled. "You are indeed right, Leo." he said. "Speaking of a bet, what do you say we have...another?" asked Trent. Chris silently scoffed. "Trent. I'm not in a mood for another bet. I retired from singing and I want to spend more time with my family, so if your trying to challenge me to another singing bout, I'm sorry but your wasting your time. My answer is no." said Chris as he and the family begin to walk away. "Alright. But I'll get you when you least expect it." said Trent as Chris froze and turned to him. He then slowly approached him. "What's that supposed to mean?" asked Chris as they stared each other down. Porsha then held his arm. "Chris, let's just go. He's not worth it." she said as she glared at Trent. "No, no hold on. Answer me, Trent. What do you mean?" said Chris sternly. Leo was a bit frightened and hid behind Luna as she too was frightened. "Since your so angry, fine. I will tell you. Unless...you accept." said Trent. Chris then looks back at Luna and Leo as he deeply sighed. "Forget it. I'm not getting into anything with you with my children watching." said Chris as he and the family leave. On the drive home, it was silent. Leo looks at Luna, with a worried and scared look on her face, as he holds her hand tightly, assuring her it will be alright. They returned home as Chris immediately heads to the bedroom. Porsha looks on before turning to Luna and Leo. "Mom? Is Dad gonna be alright?" asked Luna. Porsha bends her knees and holds their shoulders. "Your father is gonna be fine. He's just need a little space to breath, that's all. Why don't you go to your rooms and relax? I'll start getting ready for dinner soon. I just need to check on your father." said Porsha as she heads to the bedroom. Leo sighed as he heads upstairs to his bedroom and closes the door. Luna heads upstairs but instead of going in her room, she stops in front of her parent's room and placed her ears on the door. "Are you feeling alright, Chris?" asked Porsha. Luna hears her father sigh deeply. "No. It's just...I nearly snapped at Trent in front of the kids. I...probably could've scared them bad. The last time I felt this angry was when...DiMarco happened." said Chris as Luna's eyes widened after hearing the name. She remembered when DiMarco kidnapped her and nearly killed her until Chris and Porsha saved her. She suffered PTSD because of those events and even though DiMarco's gone, hearing his name would scare her in her dreams. "That was a long time ago, honey. Don't let that bother you." said Porsha as Chris sighed. "There's something I need to tell you but you have to promise me to not tell ANYONE." said Chris as Porsha held his hand. "Chris we've been married for over 15 years, I promise." she said. "Okay. When I was Luna's age, a day after my mom died, I was depressed. Then one day, I went to school and Meena and I had lunch. Then, Trent came up to me. He decided to take advantage of my emotions and tried to get into my head. But Meena was there and we tried to move to a different table but when Trent said something about my mother...I just snapped." said Chris. *Flashback* "Leave him alone, Trent! Can't you see he's having a hard time?" said Meena as Trent looks at her. "Come on, Chris. Let's just eat somewhere else." said Meena. "Yeah. That's right. Run away, just like how your mother did!" said Trent as Chris froze. He growled and clenched his fists as he delivers a massive punch to his face, sending him to the ground. Chris continued punching him until teachers came to hold him back. Chris's anger then depletes immediately before shedding tears as Meena came and gave him a comforting hug. *Flashback ends* Porsha looks at her husband as he was shedding tears. "Ever since that happened, I've spent lot of night wishing I can take it back. But I knew it wouldn't work. So instead, I wrote an apology to the school for my actions and was willing to accept the consequences. But they instead they gave me some time off of school, because the whole school knew how hard it was for me to move on from it." said Chris. Meanwhile, Luna's eyes were widened and filled with tears. "Daddy." she said silently as she went back to her room. Chris sighed as Porsha hugs him around the head. "Don't let that change who you are, okay?" said Porsha as Chris nodded and kissed her. "Thank you, babe." he said as they laid in bed for a few minutes before eventually heading downstairs, ending their night with dinner. Soon, they went to bed but Chris stayed up and stood outside Luna and Leo's door. "Kids, can I talk to you guys?" asked Chris as they both came in the hallway. "Yes, Dad?" said Leo. "I want to apologize for what happened at the park. I...sort of have anger issues and I don't want you guys to see that." said Chris. "Daddy...it's okay. We all get mad sometimes. I mean, I was mad when Davis rammed into Leo's chest. I wanted to fight him but...eventually Mark beat me to it. But I think the worse was back in Valentine's Day when Jared tried to make me a surprise and I thought he didn't want to spend time with me, that he dumped me." said Luna as Leo and Chris slightly chuckled, remembering the event. "You got that from your mother. You overreacted and didn't hear Jared out." said Chris. "The point is...Trent is a jerk." said Leo as they both hugged. "Thanks for understanding kids. I love you." said Chris. "We love you too, Daddy." said Luna as they went to bed.