Take Me Home~ Sequel to Short Circuit

Two

Connor's POV

(Name) was asleep and I pulled into the Friday of where Hank now lived. I was pleased that he lived in a more happier home now that he left Detroit and it made me eager. Eager for what? To have a home of my own. A physical home to share, as long as (Name) lived there too I was more than happy to find a home.

  Unbuckling the seat belt, I got up and then picked up (Name) bridal style before taking her back to the sleeping quarters and tucking her in. (Cat's name) followed us and layed on the blankets, curling up again and going back to sleep. I went and knocked on the door, adjusting my shirt that no longer was my Cyberlife uniform. It was casual wear that (Name) helped pick out, saying she found it charming on me and so I've kept all of the ones she's got me.

  The door opened and it revealed a woman instead of Hank. I smiled kindly at her and she appeared to be confused. "Hello, my name is Connor. Is Hank here by any chance?" I asked and she gave me a short puzzled look for a minute. I thought for a second before speaking again. "Hola, me llamo Connor. ¿Es Hank aqúi?" I asked, getting a better response from the woman. Her expression lit up and she invited me inside. "Sí, sí, Hank esta aqúi. De esta manera!" She responded happily as I stepped inside and seen Hank sitting on a recliner, asleep.

  I did a quick scan, seeing he didn't have alcohol in his mouth but traces of wings were there as I seen a football/soccer game was playing. "Hank, Hank. ¡Despierta!" She said as she shook him awake. He woke up, slightly disoriented as his snores suddenly stopped and the woman laughed. "What? Que?" He asked sleepily as he looked up and he seen me standing there. "Connor? Is that you?" He asked while squinting. "Yes it is Hank" I responded as the woman looked at us both confusedly for a second before speaking.

  "¿Quién es el?" She asked and Hank looked at her with a look I have not seen him have before. He was genuinely happy for once which almost confused me. "Connor es mi amigo, largo tiempo amigo" he responded. "Oh" she responded. "Where's (Name)?" He asked, looking around to see if she was anywhere near. "She is currently in the camper, sleeping" I responded as I seen Sumo come up to me. I bent down and pet Sumo as a sound of satisfaction was heard from the large animal. "Hello to you too, Sumo" I respond and Hank looked at me with a curiosity in his eyes.

  "Is there something the matter?" I ask and he opened his mouth to speak but couldn't exactly speak. He then found words as I was confused on what he was going on about. "I just now noticed how you sound more human than machine. What happened to the digital addition to your voice?" He asked me. "I adjusted that and now I sound human, like Markus did instead of having a digital... Tone laced into my voice" I said.

  "Ah, Connor this is my girlfriend, Carmen. She's learning a good amount of English but she's working on it currently" he said as the female smiled at me and waved. "Hello, Carmen" I say in a friendly manner. "Hello, Connor" she responded. "In the morning I can introduce (Name) to Carmen, I'm sure they both would get along just fine" Hank said as he went to sit back in the recliner he was sleeping in.

  "Do you want to bring in (Name) so she can sleep in the guest room?" Hank asked and I shook my head. "No thanks, she actually has taken quite a liking to the Camper's sleeping quarters. I will go join her in a while" I respond as I take a seat in the couch and Carmen went into another room. "So, Hank. How did you meet Carmen?" I ask curiously, finding it enlightening that he's found someone who he seems to be happy with.

  "Well, it all started a good while ago, I'd say a year back when I met her. She worked at the hotel I stayed in with Sumo and she was so nice. She'd come by and we'd talk, of course my Spanish skills were a bit rusty but she liked seeing my mistakes. Said they were 'cute' which I would have had a problem with if she were anyone else." He said with a slight frown on his face at the word cute. He started to speak again as I listened to each word carefully.

  "After a while of talking we became more wanting of knowing each other. Unlike other people, we both came clean of our feelings like adults and I had asked her out in a date. We had a couple more and we both seen each other as a good other half to one another so together we bought one of the older houses here. Of course, this place was bought not too long ago, actually it was a month and a half ago so we've been here now. I'm letting some time go by before I take the next step, which would be to ask her to marry me. I love this woman with my whole heart, she's brought back a feeling I haven't felt for a long time" Hank said, his expression not serious but it was warm. I had seen how much he seems fond of this woman, and I'm glad to see it.

  "I am glad you've found someone Hank, you seem less... Sorrowful when you speak of her" I say in a proud tone. Just like how he was proud to see me becoming human and experiencing love with (Name), I'm proud he's found a person to help fix his habits. "Yeah, I've drank a lot less with her around too. Partially because she scolds me sometimes if I drink a bit too much" he says with a slight chuckle in his tone. "So how have you and (Name) been? Found a place to be yet?" He asked and I shook my head.

  "Nope, we are still looking. Canada is a big area and (Name) didn't like it. I don't blame her, things are crowded there" I respond as I stand up. "Well, best be heading to bed. I'll talk to you in the morning Connor, and we can let the girls meet one another. Goodnight, son" Hank had said, the last word coming out more naturally than when he said it the first time. He seemed at ease now, also likely because of the woman he's with. I think she's good for him, which is something Hank needs.

  I go back outside and to the Camper with newfound information. Going inside, I start the process of rest mode and I go to the sleeping quarters to rest with (Name).

  I change into sleepwear and then get into bed quietly, gently holding (Name) in my arms as she continues to snore loudly. I smile slightly and then rest mode begins to really affect me as I then close my eyes and then I'm officially in rest mode.

  Tomorrow is a busy day, and I'm betting my life something will happen. But that is for tomorrow, and not today