The Beckett House

Chapter 15: Bubby

Indy's Point of View:

Today still had the chance to be a great day. I know Kaz getting spanked and all put a damper on everything, but Charlie was coming over for dinner and that puts everyone in a good mood especially me. When Rome brought Charlie home for the very first time we instantly became best friends, I want to be just like her when I grow up. She's kind, funny, beautiful, and she listens. I think listening is more important than some people think. If everyone would just stop and listen to other people a lot of things could be changed. Maybe it's a girl thing I don't know but it's like me and Charlie are the only ones that actually listen instead of just yell all the time.

I was the first one at the door when the sound of keys hit the porch. Charlie was here!

"Charlie!" I screamed in delight; I hadn't seen her in forever. I gave her a giant hug and practically drug her inside to the kitchen where everyone else was bothering Axel as he cooked dinner. When we walked in it seemed liked everyone's eyes were staring in disbelief.

"What?" I asked as I turned around to look at Charlie to see if she knew what they were staring at. That's when I saw it too. Charlie, although I didn't see it when she first walked in, was proudly showing off a baby bump with a tight-fitting shirt. I couldn't contain my excitement I simply just started screaming and jumping with joy, I was going to be an aunt, and I so wish for it to be a girl.

(Rome) - "Okay Indy that's enough, we are all excited but the squealing has to stop."

"I wasn't squealing" I huff as I cross my arms, offended.

(Decker) - "You totally were, sounded just like a pig in fact." Decker then proceeded to pull his nose up and make oinking sounds. Ruth elbowed him in the arm, which got him to stop

"Shut the fuck up, you bastard." Everyone was shocked, even me if I'm being honest. But man did it feel good to tell someone off. 

(Decker) - "Whoa, I was just playing around, and since when do you cuss?"

(Rome) - "Both of you better get to where I can't see you before I tan your hides." He said as he rubbed his temple.  A shiver went down my spine as I quickly left the kitchen and went into the living room, Decker soon joined me. We sat opposite of each other, staring into the depths of the others soul. I dare him to say something. I would never stick up for myself or call someone such a vulgar thing, but he was my brother after all and there are exceptions to every rule. 

I could hear the faint conversation between Charlie, Rome, and Axel. It sounded like Charlie was trying to get us out of trouble. She really was an angel handpicked by God Himself. After a while the three of them walked in. Neither of the boys were holding that awful wooden spoon which I took as a good sign.

(Axel) - "Seeing as you two don't know how to get along," He smirked, oh boy I thought, that was never good. "You will be writing thoughtful and sincere letters to each other about everything you like about the other person. Really channel some medieval Shakespearian crap."

"Do I have too?" I whined really not wanting to do anything remotely close to what he just suggested.

(Rome) - "It's either that or take the spanking I was going to give you before Charlie convinced me otherwise. The choice is yours Indy Bug, what will it be?"

"I'll write the stupid letter, thank you Charlie for saving my butt." I stood up and went to go get a piece of paper and a pencil. I hated writing, it's so hard for absolutely no reason. After a while of writing and trying to figure out exactly what to say I started to feel bad. I really should have just left it alone, what I said was beyond rude and it doesn't matter what someone does you shouldn't fight evil with evil. Dinner was done before I could finish so I got a nice break from my thoughts and I get to talk to Charlie all about her baby.