(Friday, 2:00PM, LA)
Everyone piles into Max's car, chatting with each other. Max blares some tunes, waving to my parents before driving off. We drive to McDonald's, heading through the drive-thru. She turns round.
"Right, what to you fuckers want?" She asks the others. "Just get us whatever." Jamie says. The others agree. She nods, turning to me. "Baby, what do you want?" I think about it. "Quarter Pounder with fries. Ooh, and a banana milkshake! Thank you, baby." I say. Max kisses my cheek, and she orders. She grabs and pays for the order, handing everyone their food. We continue driving, Max lighting up a joint and smoking it while she drives. She drops off Jamie and Cameron at Shane's house first, waving at them before driving off.
"Are to staying with Axel tonight, Ivy?" She asks. Ivy shakes her head. "Gotta help my mom film a brand deal. I'll be there tomorrow though!" She says. Axel kisses her cheek. "Okay I'll drop Axel first then since you live closer to mine." Max says. We drop Axel off and Ivy decides she'll film the brand deal tomorrow and leaves with him too. We drive to Max's house, pulling up in the driveway. Max kills the engine and gets out, putting the keys in her pocket. She opens the front door and walks in. Joey is stood there, bouncing Zade on his hip.
"Where have you been the last two weeks?!" He chides. Max rolls her eyes. "I turned 18. Why?" She says. Joey's eyes widen. "Shit, that was last week?!" He yells. Max's gaze hardens. "Yes, Dad. My fucking 18th birthday was last week. What the fuck?!" She shouts. Riley comes downstairs. "Sorry, we just forgot!" She says. I glare at her. "Beat it." I hiss. She leaves the house, and I can hear her gasp. "Whose fucking car is this?!" She shouts. Joey heads outside and we follow him.
"Oh it's mine." Max says. Riley scoffs. "With what money?" She says sarcastically. "David's." Max dangles the keys. Joey rolls his eyes. "You don't need a car, Max. Give it back." He sighs. "Why?!" I say. Joey looks at me. "She's 18. She doesn't need a Range Rover!" He exclaims. Daniel pulls in, smiling. "There's my little star!" Max grins. "Papa!" She runs up and hugs him tightly. Persephone, Ben's daughter, jumps out of the car. "Sis!" Max shouts hugging her tightly too. "Hi, dork! You enjoy your birthday?!" She asks. Max nods, showing her the car keys. Daniel's eyes widen. "Who got you that?!" Max grins. "David!" She giggles. Daniel smirks. "Lucky you! I hope you remembered your manners!" He says. Max sighs. "Yes, Papa! I did!" She winks at me. I blush. "Eww, get a room, little sis!" Persephone giggles, nudging her. "Seph! I was just kidding. More or less." Max kisses my neck.
(5:00PM)
Dad is running around, filming everyone in the house. Josh walks in. "JOSH!" Max runs up to him, hugging him tightly. Josh laughs, ruffling her hair. "Hey, Max!" Nice car!" He comments, walking over to peck my forehead. " Dad got it for her! Isn't that so fucking cool?!" I shout. Mom comes over, sighing. "Leise sprechen, Liebling. Aber ich freue mich, dass dir und Max das Auto gefällt!" She says, kissing my cheek. "Like?! She fucking loves it!" I say. Max blushes. "Thank you so much, David. It really does mean a lot..." She trails off, looking at the keys. David films her, smiling. "Guys, look at her! She's like my own daughter!" He beams. Max hugs him, smiling.
