Glee: The Next Generation (Season Two)

Ready, Set, Don't Drive

Christina was driving carefully while her father practically stared her down. "Dad, just because you stare me down like that; doesn't mean I won't crash," she said. "It might make me crash actually." Will stopped looking at her and looked forward. He couldn't believe that his oldest was now 16 and eligible to drive. Afterward, Christina parked in the Schuesters' driveway. She turned off the ignition and stared at her father, who was staring, at her.
"So," she said to Will.
"You did...fine," He said, taking off his seatbelt.
"Just fine?"
"I'm just afraid."
"Of...?" Will sighed.
"To be honest...your drinking problem-"
"-Oh my god, dad; it's not a real problem! You don't see me drinking all the time now do you?"
"I mean, if it somehow started back up...you being behind the wheel while being intoxicated is bad you know."
"Well, no duh!"
"I'm being serious, Chris. Sometimes I worry about you and Britney."
"Okay, dad...I understand." She took the keys out and gave them to him and got out of the car and went inside.

***

Charlie was getting ready for school when his father stopped him. "What, dad," he asked, whilst he got his backpack on.
"We need to discuss something," his father said. "Your Mother and I need to talk you."
"About? I need to go to school; can it wait?"
"Not really..." Charlie's mom came to them and sighed. "...Charlie-"
"What's going on?"
"Your mom & I got a promotion at work. They want us to move."
"WHAT? WHERE??"
"Los Angeles," his Mother said.
"Los Angeles...as in California; as in on the other side of the freaking country?"
"Yes..."
"When," Charlie asked, a little heartbroken.
"They want us as soon as possible," his dad started. "But I said we be there in a month."
"Wow, um..." Charlie didn't finish his sentence as he just walked out of the door and headed to school.
***
Christina was excited for the rest of the day. Only six more hours until my driver's test, she thought. I'm going to pass with winning colors. She walked into English 10 class and sat in her seat. She saw Charlie walk in and smiled as he sat down in his desk--which was next to hers. "Charlie," she started but saw his expression. "What's with your face?"
"I don't want to talk about it, Chris," Charlie said. He knows he should...
"I mean it's a good day after all. I test for my license today!"
"That's cool," Charlie said, dismally and with no emotion.
"What's going on, Char?"
"I said I don't want to talk about it..."
"Okay..." Christina was worried.
***
Charlie was in lunch sitting with Lenny. He barely touched his food as he was distracted.
"You okay," asked Lenny.
"Why is everyone asking that," Charlie replied, annoyed.
"'Cause you look depressed."
"I just got some news is all."
"What news?"
"We're moving..."
"What...where??" Lenny was saddened and depressed.
"Los Angeles."
"Why that far?"
"Hell if I know..." He stopped playing with his food and just got up and left.
***
Christina was waiting to start her test that afternoon. "Miss. Schuester?" she heard a guy say.
"Yes," she replied. "That's me." She got up.
"Hi, I'm Mr. Jackson," he said. He was a skinny type of guy and had a nerd vibe to him in her opinion. "Are you ready?"
"Yeah," Christina smiled and got in the car.
***
Later that night, Christina was glowing with excitement. She has gotten her license! She had walked in and was giddy. "I DID IT!!" she screamed throughout the house.
"CONGRATS," Britney yelled from their room. "NOW SHUT UP! GAME OF THRONES IS ON!!" Christina rolled her eyes.
***
Charlie was in his room, not bothering with homework. There was a knock at this door. "Leave me alone."
Both of his parents had walked in. "Can we talk," his father said.
"Why," Charlie said, emotionless.
"We got some news..." his mother said next.
"What you're having another child?"
"NO," they both said.
"What then?"
"We're staying..." his father said. Charlie sat up.
"What?"
"We are staying."
"Really...why?"
"We saw how sad you were," his mother said, smiling.
"Also they gave it to Richards instead," his father mumbled. His mom nudges his rib cage.

"Yes...that's great. " He hugged both his parents.