Innocent Boy: Season 1

Chapter 9: More Unusual

Renee went downstairs to find her mom washing the dishes in the kitchen and decided to ask her if she could go over to Brady's house to play with him one on one.

Renee: Mom, do you think it's okay for me to go to Brady's house? I wanna play with him alone.

Renee's mom: Sure...no problem, Renee. I'll go call his parents.

Renee: Really? Thanks mom.

Renee's mom: No problem, dear.

When she arrived at Brady's house, she found him waiting for her in the living room. He was a bit bored but seeing her again cheered him up a lot more.

Brady: Hey Renee I'm glad you came here. Let's go to my room to play.

Renee: Sure, Brady!

When they were both alone in his home, Brady noticed the worrisome look on Renee's face. She was still scared about Stefan haunting her in her dreams for the first time.

Brady: Renee you seemed sad. What's going on?

Renee: I had a very bad dream a while ago...

Renee: I was playing hide and seek with Keeran and Isaiah...until 3 men captured and forced me to reveal my name.

Brady: He was shocked and said. That's really awful...What did they look like?

Renee: I remembered the first guy's appearance very clearly.

Renee: He had black hair, pale skin, and wore weird clothing.

Renee: Do you think you might know him too?

Brady: I think I do. He's the man who claimed to be my real dad.

Renee: Why did I dream about him too, Brady?

Brady: I have no idea... I'm sorry, Renee.

Renee: He didn't look like he was poor.

After a while of Renee explaining her terrible dream to Brady, they played together in his room trying to take their mind off of the horrible villain Stefan. However, Brady himself couldn't stop thinking about how he should defend himself and Renee from him next time.

Brady: On the inside. I should protect Renee from my "dad". She doesn't know what else he might be capable of.

It was time for Brady to dream about his real dad once more. Brady was dressed in some fancy aristocratic clothing for a little kid and the house was surrounded with people also wearing old traditional dresses and trousers.

Brady: On the inside. What's going on? Why is everyone dressed as if it's the 20th century?

One can tell there's a lavish party going on and then Stefan appeared in front of his son. It happened to be his birthday and he wanted Brady to be dressed in the same style outfit as him to show him off to others about having an elegant son as an aristocrat.

Stefan: Hello Brady it's about time you arrived. You look very handsome wearing those clothes.

Brady: Uhh thanks dad. Seems like this is someone else's party.

Stefan: Exactly, my son. Today is the most important day for our family. It's my birthday.

Brady: Oh happy birthday, but I thought you couldn't afford gatherings like this. You said you don't have the money.

Stefan: In the world of dreams, this is possible. He stroked Brady gently on the head.

Stefan: Let's get close to where all the other guests are. They will be impressed to see you.

Brady: Ok that sounds cool.

Stefan introduced some of his guests to Brady starting with a woman dressed in white and wearing a winged mask. It was a queer contrast with her refined, black hair and red lips. Her name was Vivian Desante.

Stefan: Brady, this lovely woman is Vivian. Greet her nicely will you?

Brady: He turned towards her. Nice to meet you Vivian. My name is Brady. You look amazing in that dress.

Vivian: Oh how kind of you. It's my pleasure to also meet you, Brady. You are such a handsome boy.

Vivian: Towards Stefan. Your son is very polite and he looks a lot like you.

Brady: Thanks you are kind of like my mom, Vivian.

Vivian: We've been dying to meet you...

Stefan: See Brady? Everyone is delighted that you're here.

Brady: I still wish my other dad and mom were. Brennan would enjoy it as well.

Stefan: Don't worry. You'll never get bored of anything here even without them.

Brady: Umm okay. I'll try to hang around more.

Stefan: Why don't you come in front of everyone and sing? They heard you had such a beautiful voice.

Brady was willing to do whatever Stefan told him to do so he won't get scolded unexpectedly. He shyly walked in front of the audience and the orchestra that Stefan hired for his party started playing. He started singing gracefully and his voice was so beautiful that many people were enchanted and even little boys and girls were eager to listen. However, two boys listening were jealous. When he was done singing, everyone clapped.

The two jealous boys spoke.

Boy #1: Eww, they have such a bad taste for allowing him to sing...

Boy #2: He doesn't belong in any talent show...He sucks.

On the other hand, Stefan was talking happily to Brady about his performance and he looked quite proud.

Stefan: You did an amazing job, Brady...Everyone loves your voice.

Brady: Do you think it's alright for me to talk to other kids?

Stefan: You should talk to different people. Not only kids, but also adults.

Brady: Sorry I'm just too shy. But okay I'll listen to you...

Stefan: Wise choice, Brady. People here are super friendly.

Brady went off at the dining table where there was food and drinks sitting on top. He went to fill his cup with some fruit juice and took a sip of his cup.

Brady: On the inside. I love strawberry juice.

When Brady went off to talk to some adults like his dad suggested, he bumped into a male adult with black hair, neat tuxedo suit, and a slight fishy smirk on his face. His name was Cecil Collins and he happened to be Stefan's brother in his dream, but in reality he is just one of the non-existent characters that Stefan himself created to trick Brady into loving him more.

Brady: Sorry sir I didn't mean that at all.

Cecil: No worries, little boy. I take it you're the birthday man's son correct?

Brady: Yes I am. Who are you?

Cecil: My name is Cecil and I'm your dad's brother.

Brady: For a moment I thought you were my dad haha.

Cecil: I get that a lot...I'm surprised a nephew of mine has such a lovely voice.

Brady: I never knew I had an uncle from my dad's side, but it's nice to know about you.

Brady: I should call you Uncle Cecil, right?

Cecil: Preferably, yes. Your dad must be happy seeing us communicating.

After the conversation he had with his fake paternal uncle, Brady finally woke up from his long dream.

Brady: On the inside. My mom also never said anything about my real dad having a brother...

Brady: On the inside. But whatever... he probably doesn't exist in reality.