The door bell rang and Phil and Thom tackled each other to get to it. Their next target: my sister. "KINSEY!" the chorused as they jumped on her.
It was three a.m. and we were just about to go and set up for that night. Lindsay and I were carrying armfuls of fireworks watching Kinsey be adored. Phil thrusted a box of explosives in her arm and led us all outside.
In the scorching heat we began setting up the stands and tables to set off the fireworks from. It wouldn't be till 7 that people started showing up.
When seven did roll around it seemed like the whole state of Texas showed up. And everyone brought their own fireworks with them.
When the sun went down and we wee all full with Frank's amazing hamburgers and hotdogs, we began to set the night sky on fire. Roman candles, cherry bombers, and smoke bomb filled the open space with smoke.
After an hour or so Lindsay, Phil, Thom and I got tired of getting burnt and made our way to the broken, beaten down truck that no one used. It was perfect for staring at the night's sky. We watched as giant explosions broke the night.
I suddenly felt the need for Damian. It was so beautiful that I wanted to share it with him. Unfortunately, he was in Ireland where it was just a normal day there.
I put my head on Thom's shoulder and the four of us watched the sky.
Suddenly we heard the first notes of Katy Perry's Firework start. Lindsay and I perked our ears and stood up, smiling at each other.
I took the first verse.
"Do you ever feel like a plastic bag Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin Do you ever feel already buried deep Do you know that there's still a chance for you You just gotta ignite the light
Drifting throught the wind
Wanting to start again
Like a house of cards
One blow from caving in
Six feet under scream
But no one seems to hear a thing
Cause there's a spark in you
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July!"
Lindsay and I sang the chorus together, creating a mini stage out of the flat bed. Phil and Thom stood up to get out of our way. "Cause baby you're a firework Baby you're a firework
Come on show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gunna leave 'em fallin' down-own-own"
Lindsay sang alone as I head banged. "You don't have to feel like a waste of space Maybe you're reason why all the doors are closed Like a lightning bolt, your heart will blow You just gotta ignite the light
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
And when it's time, you'll know
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the Fourth of July"
Again, we sang the chorus together and then the final verse. Most of the people there were watching.
"Cause baby you're a firework Baby you're a firework Boom, boom, boom Cause baby you're a firework Baby you're a firework Boom, boom, boom
Come on show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Come on let your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe-awe-awe"
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time to let it through
Come on show 'em what your worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Come on slet your colors burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"
You're gonna leave 'em all in awe-awe-awe
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon"
Lindsay and I hugged and applauded each other.
I looked over at Kinsey, for some reason seeking her approval. I saw her hang up the phone and look at me. Her face told me something was wrong. I walked over to her tear strewn face.
"Dad's sick," she said, "He's dying." I let my jaw drop.
A/N
I know, I know I'm a horrible person but this is where this story ends.
Part III will be out shortly so be on the look out.
Love you guys