||Hello Neighbour: A Better Timeline||

||Chapter 125: Valentine's Talk||

Delory was walking to school today, though he did see Finch and Maritza at the bus stop so, might as well stop and talk.
". . . Just me? I swear they're marketing Easter and Valentine a lot sooner than usual.", Delory waved, Finch waving back,"Well, on my way here I passed many stores advertising but they get a pass because companies tend to be ahead in advance.", Finch nods, sitting on the bench,"But I hate Valentine's, not Easter; It's the time of year again, I either go see my mom or she comes to see me.", Maritza frowned,"What do you have against your mom, you don't talk about her unless you have to.", Finch groaned, her frustration and hate for her mother clear.
"Years ago, me and dad caught her cheating on him. It's why they divorced, Dad's still in contact with her because he wants her to still see me but I just, can't get over how she cheated on dad; If she was unhappy, not not just talk to him, why break up before finding another man??", Finch sighed into her hands, Delory and Maritza looked at one another.
So that was why.
"I guess some adults aren't as wise, put together or have their life together as we're Al lead to believe, I feel like we've at least seen our parents have breakdowns or at least struggle.", Maritza nods,"Yeah, adults just find it hard to be vulnerable, especially Dad since mom died and he's been taking care of us alone for years, he's had many moments but I feel like dad is more open, and remembering Mr Peterson use to be like he's definitely in a better place than he was a few years ago.", Maritza patted Finch's shoulder,"I'm sorry about what happened to you and your dad.", Finch nods,"It's okay, I'm just worried about Dad. . . I can never forgive her, I just want dad to do something for Valentine's like taking Madison out.", Delory leaned against the bus stop poll,"Speaking of which, are they together now?", Finch shook her hand and head,"They're taking it slow, considering Dad's last marriage and, I dunno what happened with Ivan's dad but; They're taking it slow.", slow and steady wins the race.

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"Seriously; This place is just buzzing about Valentine's; Might as well use the snow to make a snowwoman!"
Jay sighed, shaking his brother having another moment,"Saul; Valentine's isn't just about love, it can be platonic, friends and family.", "Coming from the one with a wife and son.", Jay sighed, looking behind him Nicky had a very unreadable expression.
"Your. . . Your uncle is just having a moment, have fun at school."
Nicky couldn't help but worry about his uncle at times.

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"That's one way to start your morning."
Lucy giggled,"So, I'm guessing your Uncle Saul is single but wants a partner.", Nicky nods,"Yeah, I think he's been in relationships before, but they never worked out according to Dad, I think it also hurt his pride when Uncle Jimmy got girlfriend. . . I think, I don't remember; Jimmy brought a lady over for dinner once.", Aaron chuckled, leaning against the locker,"Sounds like sibling shenanigans; Regular thing with siblings, Lucy, Trinity, Delory and yourself don't have siblings so, it's Regular to fight with them and constantly pray on their downfall.", Mya turned to them,"We'd count Finch and Ivan, but of they're parents get married; They'll be step siblings.", that was a fair point.
"But being in this friend group is like having siblings."
Nicky looked at Lucy,"I didn't have friends till I met Aaron, so guess I learned what it's like to have siblings and friends.", Aaron nods,"Well, they were jerks and who wouldn't want to be your friend?"

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"Mom, why do you have 13 sockets?"
Charlotte was knelt down, looking at the PC,"Well, the computer requires a lot of wires and plugs, not to mention this is the Family Computer not just mine, I use it more as I can work from home more often as an accountant.", Charlotte looked at Trinity,"Though I will probably call someone to see if we can lower the risk of fire, since the cult and coin stuff.", Trinity nods, leaving her mom to work.

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Miguel was asleep, it was a long day and January just felt like a slow month of getting back into things.
Maritza came in with a blanket, putting it on her dad, wishing him a good nap and she went to make herself food.

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Keith and Abigail, were watching documentaries about True Crime and Cults, all while Abigail organised her planner for the semester ahead.
"How can you watch these all fine, but can't get through a single horror film."
Abigail looked up,". . . I'm not too sure, I mean it's a regular thing and more common that someone can get through this than horror films.", she didn't have an answer.

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"January is a nice slow month, getting back into things. . . How's the cat?"
Ike looked at Imbir,"Surprisingly, calm: Imbir has just stayed inside, isn't acting like they normally do, haven't attempted to go look for Beatrix or Quentin.", that was odd, Imbir had such an attachment to them.
"Has made no attempt to leave, more like they don't wanna, they're eating fine, drinking, red eyes are gone but. . . I dunno, something isn't right.", Norman nods, understanding the concern,"Maybe drop by the vet tomorrow, just to be safe.", Ike nods, already planning to do so.