The Everlasting

Chapter 18: Who Said A Parent's Love Is All There Is?

No one POV

The Gilbert Residence

Elena was terrified. This person was one of the few that could really get her parents into some trouble, she felt it.

"Remember what I told you what I would do should you try something like that again? Because I do remember it. It was something I promised I'd see through just for the hell of it, for Jeremy mostly, but a good amount is for me."

Grayson remembered what they said, he also knew he shouldn't take this lady lightly either. Miranda's little sister had already threatened to go to court for custody of Jeremy should she feel he wasn't treated right. He wouldn't let that happen, that was his son! He would stop it with every connection he had.

Being in person with her was a whole different story. This woman was dangerous.

Backing up one step, "Th-This is something that doesn't concern you Jenna." Getting some of his voice and confidence back, just a smidge.

"Jeremy has been downright cruel to Elena today at school and I won't stand for it! He will be the little brother he is supposed to be to her or so help me-"

""OR so help you" WHAT?! I would love to see you try something Grayson. I swear Jeremy will be outta here before you could even blink. Try me." Jenna wasn't playing around anymore, if they thought they were going to put hands on her nephew they would be seeing her.

Jeremy couldn't believe what Grayson just said. He would put hands on him... for Elena's sake?! He was hurt and extremely mad, but when he saw Jenna and heard what she said, nothing else mattered. As long as he had her he knew he would be loved and cared for. He had friends- where some were becoming close to him in ways but, his aunt was his rock.

"Jenna, do you really think they'll let an 28 year old, who's still in college, adopt a delinquent juvenile?" His patronizing tone really grated the other's nerves, none worse than Jenna's though. He was basically saying she couldn't do it, nor did she have what it took to raise her nephew. That just made her want to prove him wrong even more.

"Delinquent juvenile? Sir, I'm not the child that gets too drunk to even remember their own name. That would be Elena, who is the real problem you need to worry about."

"Wh-Wha-What I d-don't drink Jeremy! How could you try to lie like that! I see what you mean now mommy. Jeremy does has a problem."

"Me! If anything you three dunces are the real problems! I can't believe I got you as a mother! I wish I got Aunt Jenna instead!" Jeremy said before he even realized what he said. Jenna was rather emotional from his declaration.

Miranda was hurt. She couldn't believe what he just said, to think her sister would be a better mother than her was an insult. She really wouldn't allow Jenna to go through with getting custody now.

Jeremy was then grabbed and knee'd in the stomach. A tussle then ensued with Jeremy flipping Grayson onto the dining room table, breaking a vase or two and a few candle holders.

"OH MY GOD! Grayson! Elena, call the police right now!" Miranda screamed not before running to her groaning husband.

"Honey, are you ok? What have you done?!" Then she tried to attack Jeremy. Before she could even get her hands around his neck, she found herself yanked backwards and her nose sending her white-hot-searing pain.

"Elena, if you touch that phone, I'll let Hayley throttle your little ass again." Next everyone could hear the phone being hung up and put down. Hayley's knuckles being cracked could also be heard, with a big gulp from Elena following.