Steven Universe Of The Creek

Chapter 35 Precision Pedigree

Hours after Steven and Craig made their way back home, they enjoyed dinner with Craig's family. Nicole didn't make any slight glares at Steven since she always enjoys family dinner. But after what she heard from his conversation with Craig, she really has something to ask about his Crystal Gem life.

"So, have you heard of the card game, Bring Out Your Beast?" Bernard asked.

"No, not really." Steven answered.

"Would you be interested if I show you?"

"There's a place called the Splintery Butt, where they play that game." Craig added.

"I would be interested, even though I'm not gonna be a full time player." Steven smiled.

"I stopped playing that game as I got older. It's not like you're gonna get addicted to it forever." Bernard said, taking a bite of his food.

"Kenneth's probably still playing that game if you ask him." Craig said.

"Yeah...there's so many secrets for so many witnesses." Nicole commented while not looking at Steven. Steven looked at Craig's mom, who paid more attention to her food on her plate. He's aware he's gonna have another talk about her tonight before bed, he just hopes she doesn't find out about Ruby and Aquamarine harming her son.

"Steven." Jessica spoked, getting his attention. "Are you gonna do everything that there is to do in the creek?"

"I don't think it's possible." Steven responded. "If I don't do everything, I would have to save the other activities for another day."

"You're gonna go back to hanging out with Kenneth the day after tomorrow?" Duane asked.

"No, he's going back to college on that day. I don't have plans and...would you mind if I help you with your errands or something?"

"I'll think about it tomorrow."

This gave Nicole an idea for the meeting tonight. "How about you join us with our meeting?" She offered. "We can work that out before bed."

Duane took his wife's offer as the whole family continued eating. Nicole and Duane washed the dishes, while Steven waited patiently in the living room with Craig and Jessica with him. Bernard remains seated at the table, knowing he's mostly part of Steven finding a friend by pure luck. But at the same time, he wasn't a witness of the event that happened when his brother was alone.

"Alright, that's the last one." Nicole closed the dishwasher after putting the last dish in. "Craig, Jessica, it's time for bed."

Both Craig and Jessica got off the sofa while heading out of the living room. As Bernard got up, he walked by his brother and sister, entering the living room, sitting next to Steven. Craig and Jessica walked up the stairs but Jessica stopped, turning around catching Craig's attention before heading into the bathroom.

"Jessica." Craig spoked. "We're not allowed to be downstairs during Steven's meetings."

"I know but, is he gonna mention about..."

"No, he won't talk about me and him fusing, he may talk about other fusions, but not us."

Jessica still felt like she was dreaming when it happened, but if her parents found out what Steven did with her brother, it would take a long time to get every detail. "You didn't fuse with him for nothing."

Craig sighed, refusing to disagree. "If it wasn't for my dream." He entered the bathroom to brush his teeth. Jessica looked back down the stairs, as the lights were turned off by Duane who just left the kitchen, joining the meeting with Steven, his son and his wife.