hey just a quick authors note. i have this written on both my phone and computer. i know that the tabbing has to be done with each new paragraph and each new speaker, but, when i do that from my phone, it doesn't work, so bear with me. let me know what you think of this AU!
Ian went up to the green screen to speak about the weather when he noticed that Anthony had duped Newbie into carrying him around the place, which he seemed to be happy to do.
He was honestly surprised with the way Newbie acted around Anthony. He seemed to treat Anthony as if he were his own son. Ian noticed that Anthony seemed to be very comfortable around Newbie in return.
Ian smiled, making Mari yell at him about how he was supposed to be ready.
He rolled his eyes and put on a cocky grin, "Hello California. My name is Ian Hecox and this....is the weather."
The breakdown from 'Paranoid Android' by Radiohead rang out for a few seconds before Ian began talking.
"That's it for Ian." Matt gave him a high five, "Looks like Newbie and Anthony are getting along pretty well, huh?
Ian nodded, "You might not be the only uncle soon."
Matt snorted, "Yeah, I doubt that."
Josh walked over and whispered something to Matt, who gave him an award winning glare before pushing him away, "No. Why would you even think about saying something like that?"
Josh opened his mouth to speak.
"Did you even think about saying that?"
He nodded, "I thought....long and hard....about that."
Matt made a face, "You're disgusting. I'll meet you at home."
"Mari!" Ian yelled, turning to find her right in front of him, "Yes?"
He looked back; Josh had the car keys and was trying to convince Matt to leave with him.
"You said Newbie lived with Matt?"
"Yes."
"Does Josh also live there?"
"Practically." Mari rolled her eyes, "I swear to god if he doesn't ask Matt out soon, I'm doing it for him."
"Wait what?"
"They totally like each other. It's so obvious."
Ian glanced at them, "Yeah I can see it."
"Anyway, I should probably be heading out now." Mari shrugged, "It was nice to see Anthony again. Tell me what he wants for Christmas. I want to be able to get him something good."
"Mari, Christmas? You don't need to get him anything, you got him a really expensive birthday present."
"Just....let me know, okay?"
"Okay." He rolled his eyes, "I'll see you on Monday."
"See you then."
During Ian's conversation with Mari, he noticed that Newbie and Anthony had gone outside on the porch. Ian went out to follow them.
He stopped in the doorway, leaning against the doorframe. He watched as Newbie finished reading the first of the Fantastic Four comics to Anthony.
"I'll bring you the second one tomorrow, alright?"
"Oh, he doesn't come every day." Ian spoke up.
Newbie jumped, "I....I didn't see you there."
"Dad!" Anthony cried happily, running to hug Ian.
"Did I....Did I do something wrong?" Newbie frowned.
"New-David, was it?" Ian raised an eyebrow.
David nodded, "David Moss. You almost called me Newbie, didn't you?"
Ian held his hands up, "Sorry man. Can't help it. Mari gave me some samples of your work. I'll have to check them out."
"Thank you sir." He nodded, "Also, when is the next time Anthony needs a babysitter? When will he be back at work?"
Ian grinned, "Wow, you like him already."
"Babysitter!" Anthony cried, "Pick Newbie!"
"Alright alright!" Ian laughed, "Newbie can be your next babysitter."
"I just...." David looked down, "I don't know. I've always wanted a kid."
"You can't have one?"
He shook his head.
"Infertile?"
"Not interested."
Ian nodded. He knew how that was. He didn't want to probe too far into David's life to find out what that meant, but he had some suspicions.
"I understand."
"That's not going to affect anything, is it?"
"What would that affect?"
"I don't know....My chances of getting the full time job. My chances of babysitting Anthony."
"All I need is the résumé, your promise not to physically or mentally harm Anthony, and to know your sense of humor and you're golden."
"Well, I can promise you that I won't hurt him in any way, and the other two are accomplished by the packet and spending more time with me."
"I have a stand up gig tomorrow night, why don't you come over for dinner and then watch Anthony?"
David smiled, "Sounds good to me."
"Perfect." Ian nodded, taking his son's hand, "Well, I'll see you then."
David waved goodbye and Ian smiled back.
"Bye Newbie!" Anthony called at him, waving with a huge grin on his face.
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High And Dry
FanfictionSingle dad Ian AU, eventual-slow and steady, but bear with me-iancorn