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Ch. 10- Bring Your Own Beer
Kim and Tommy had been officially dating for a week now. She was busy practicing for the upcoming Pan Am games in Hawaii. Her ankle was healing nicely and while it wasn't back to 100 percent, she knew it probably never would be, but it was manageable. She was back to practicing all four events, however with her ankle still bothering her; she would only be doing uneven bars in the team competition. She was still planning on trying to qualify for the all around, but wanted to stay off the ankle as much as possible before that. She knew that competing vault and floor would put unnecessary strain on it, and with all the landings and jumps in her beam routine, she didn't want to risk doing any further damage.
She and Tommy had been spending practically every night together either hanging out or studying. Tommy was becoming like one of the family, he would often come over and help Jason work on his car while he waited for Kim to get home from practice, then he would eat dinner with them.
When she arrived home Thursday Jason and Tommy where nowhere in sight; Carol told her that they had left a few hours ago and went to Tommy's place to work on his motorcycle.
February 28th
Friday
AGH
"So Tommy stood me up yesterday" Kim said to Aisha as the two walked to their first period class.
"For what" Aisha asked surprised. She knew Tommy was head over heels for her friend and she didn't understand what could be more important to him.
"For my brother" Kim said, Aisha just looked confused
"Let me get this straight. That boy skipped spending time with you, to hang out with your brother?" Aisha asked
"Well not so much hang out, as work on his motorcycle or his car or whatever they were doing." Kim said
"Well that's guys for you" Aisha said
"Why is it that guys get so obsessed when it comes to their cars?" Kim asked
"I think it's like an extension of their penis or something" Aisha said with a laugh before the two were interrupted by Kat.
"Hey, cancel your plans, I'm having a party tonight" Kat said
"You are?" Aisha asked
"My parents left for Palm Springs this morning" Kat said excitedly
"Who's coming" Aisha asked
"I guess we'll keep it small, private, strictly A-list" Kat said
"Can I bring Tommy" Kim asked
"Ooh, somebody's getting serious" Kat joked
"Just make sure you change the sheets in the guest house" Aisha said
"Yeah, okay, goodbye now" Kim said walking off
"Kim, bring him, the more cute guys, the better" Kat yelled after her.
Kim rushed off to find Tommy. After a few minutes of searching, she saw him at his locker pulling out a notebook.
He smiled when he shut his locker and saw her standing there. "Hey beautiful" he said giving her a kiss on the lips, when he pulled back he noticed a mischievous look in her eye. "What's up?" he asked
"Well, I've decided that since you were to busy to hang out with me yesterday, you can make it up to me tonight" she said
"And just what did you have in mind?" Tommy asked
"Well, Katherine's having a party. Do you want to be my date?"
"I'm sorry, I already made plans to go surfing this weekend" he said
"You'd rather go surfing, then be with me" Kim asked with a puppy dog frown.
"I've got a better idea, why don't you come with me" Tommy said
"You hate parties don't you" Kim said
"I'm just better one on one" he said
"I see and is there any one in particular" she asked innocently
"I'll tell you next weekend, for sure" Tommy said then kissed her again before heading to class.
Later Kim walked into Jason's room dressed for the party. He was sitting on his bed studying. "Jason I don't want to go to this party alone" she said as she sat down on his bed. He looked up from his book "I told you I'd drive you there" he said.
"No you have to come in with me" she said "just stay 10 minutes and if you completely hate it, you can leave. Please, pretty pretty, please" Kim begged as she kissed Jason on the cheek, knowing it would get to him, sure enough he pushed her away and wiped his cheek with his hand "Hey save it for your party tonight" he said
"See, that's why I need you there to protect me" she said
"Fine, but if I don't like it, I'm not staying"
"Whatever, just come on"
Friday Night
Kat's House
10:00 P.M.
When Kim and Jason walked into the kitchen, Rocky was mixing drinks.
"Ooh Kim, taste this, it's so good" Aisha said handing her a margarita. Kim took a sip.
"That is good" she said
"Here you go Jason, house specialty" Rocky said holding a glass toward Jason.
"Thanks" Jason said, he tipped the cup up and drank the whole thing in a few swallows.
"Damn, drink it Jason" Kat said as the others started chanting his name. As soon as he finished he held the glass out for a refill. He decided to slow down after that so he took his drink and left the kitchen.
Awhile later, when the slow music started playing and everyone was dancing, Kim found herself wishing Tommy was there to hold her close. She looked out the window and saw Jason standing on the balcony so she walked out to him.
"What are you doing out here" she asked "You know Tina Ferris has been eyeing you all night"
"Tina Ferris has been eyeing everybody all night" he said
"How many of those have you had" he asked as she took a drink.
"This is my second mom" she said sarcastically "what about you, I see you decided to stop at two"
"Yeah, because I'm driving" he said. When he looked though the window he saw Aisha and Rocky dancing. Rocky was whispering in her hear and she was giggling. "I didn't know those two were back together" he said pointing them out.
"It is a party, they're allowed to talk and stuff" she said
"Yeah whatever, you've got an hour, and then we're leaving."
"Fine it would be better if Tommy was here anyway. Hey is that Billy and Trini that just walked in the door." she asked.
"Yeah it is" he said as he went back inside to meet up with them.
"Hey you guys made it" Jason said
"Yeah, we figured one night away from studying wouldn't kill us" Billy said
"Besides, somebody has to look out for you" Trini said
"Oh and I guess you think that's your job now" Jason said
"No that's our job" Billy said "Now where are the refreshments?"
"You drink?" Jason asked
"Not alcohol, but I figure they have other drinks. Tri, do you want something?"
"Just a coke please"
"Trini, Billy, glad you could make it" Kat said as she followed a guy out to the dance floor.
As Kim walked back inside she noticed Aisha and Rocky going upstairs together, she just smiled and shook her head.
An hour later Jason, Kim, Billy and Trini left.
"So, I saw Aisha and Rocky heading upstairs." Kim said once they were in the car.
"No way" Jason said
"It's true, all she talks about is how much she hates him, yet first chance she gets…"
"All women want is sex it's disgusting" Jason said sarcastically he had ended up drinking another glass after he went back inside.
"Oh whatever" Kim said as they pulled into the driveway
"Hey, straighten up, you know mom's sitting on the couch reading the same book she was reading when we were in eighth grade" he said, they had both been laughing the whole way home.
"Hi mom" they both said
"Oh hi guys, I just got into this novel and I couldn't stop reading it" Carol said
They just looked at each other "Right, well I'm beat" Jason said as he turned and walked up the stairs.
"So how was the party?" Carol asked
"It was fine, goodnight" Kim said as she kissed her mother on the cheek then turned and went upstairs.
When Carol walked into her bedroom, she woke Mike up. "Honey, I smelled liquor on Kim's breath"
"Are you sure" he asked "She knows not to drink; if she gets called for a random test and they find anything it could ruin her chances."
"I know but, I'm pretty sure she was drinking, what are we going to do?"
"Well what about Jason?" he asked
"I don't think we have to worry about him, she's the impressionable one."
"Well we'll talk to her tomorrow, there's nothing we can do tonight, so just try to get some sleep."
March 1st
Saturday
Scott House
Kim walked into the kitchen to grab some breakfast before heading to practice. Mike and Carol were sitting at the table.
"Kimberly, your mother smelt alcohol on your breath last night" Mike said
"Were you drinking honey?" Carol asked
"I had like a sip of somebody's Margarita, it's no big deal."
"No big deal? You know the rules" Mike said
"Oh please, like you never drank when you were my age" Kim argued
"When I was you're age I wasn't a contender for the Olympic Games, do you really want to get caught drinking and screw that up" Mike said
"Fine, point taken, it won't happen again" she said as she walked out of the kitchen and slammed the front door.
"Hey everything okay" Jason asked when he came downstairs.
"Did you know you're sister was drinking last night?" Mike asked
"I think she had like one drink, yeah"
"Jason you know better than that" Carol said
"I probably should have said something, but I didn't think it was that big of a deal."
"Well, when we're out of town next weekend, we really need you to keep an eye on her" Mike said
"Yeah, no problem, I need to get her to the gym, I don't want her to be late" Jason said feeling slightly guilty for letting Kim take all the blame. When he walked outside she was already in the car waiting.
"So you didn't tell them about me huh?" he asked as he started up the car.
"No I didn't, and you owe me one" she said
"So, do you feel like somebody's pounding a hammer into your head too?" Jason asked
"I feel more dizzy than anything." Kim said
"Well then maybe you shouldn't practice today"
"Jase I have a competition in three weeks, I can't just not practice." She said
"Just do me a favor then and be careful" he said as she got out of the car.
Sticking to her word, she told the coach that she wasn't feeling well and wanted to just do a light work out for the day. He agreed that that would be fine. Instead of having to do flips and spins, he kept her in the strength training area and she spent the day working on flexibility, hand stands, pirouetting and muscle strengthening.
March 6th
Thursday
The Scott House
Carol and Mike were getting ready to leave for Mike's annual corporate retreat in Palm Springs for the weekend.
"I left the number for the hotel by the phone along with the number for the police and the hospital" Carol said as they gathered their things to leave.
"Yeah, yeah we've got it mom" Kim said
"Jason look out for your sister please" Mike said
"Hey I think you should be asking me to look out for him" Kim said
"Why don't you look out for each other" Carol said as she gave them both a kiss.
"Bye, love you guys" Kim said
"Love you, have a nice trip" Jason said
AGH
10:00 A.M.
Kim, Kat and Aisha were walking down the hall when Rocky pulled Aisha away from the girls. "Call me, you know the number" he said as he let her go and walked away.
"Ugh, he has been bothering me all week" Aisha said "It's official, I'm am never taking another drink of alcohol."
"Well what did you think was going to happen when you went to the bedroom" Kat said
"Fifteen minutes of fun and a lifetime of regret" Aisha answered sarcastically.
"I regret kissing my mother goodnight" Kim said "She smelled my breath and I was almost grounded for the whole time they're out of town."
"When are they leaving?" Kat asked
"They left this morning" Kim said
"For how long" Aisha asked
"Through the weekend"
"So what time should we tell people to get there?" Aisha asked
"Yeah, I wish" Kim said
"What's the problem?" Kat asked
"Jason" Kim said "He'll never agree, but let me try"
Palm Springs
1:00 P.M.
Mike and Carol had just arrived at the hotel. Carol hung the do not disturb sign on the door and they were ready to spend some quality time together when the adjoining door swung open and they were interrupted by a think southern accent.
"Hi y'all, sorry to interrupt, but we're your neighbors. I'm Trudy Jenkins and this is my husband Bob from the Houston office. Say hi, Bob, he's the shy type"
"Now Trudy, these people want their privacy" Bob said
"Oh nonsense" Trudy said as she pulled her husband further into the room "besides, these corporate retreats are all about meeting new people, so where are y'all from?" she asked
Carol and Mike just looked at each other and sighed "Angel Grove" Carol answered figuring it would do no good to try and get rid of them.
Angel Grove
The Scott House
7:30 P.M.
Jason, Tommy and Kim were all sitting in the kitchen waiting for the microwave dinners to finish; Kim was already eating a salad which was all she would be eating. When the microwave went off she got up and took the dinners out. "So which one of you wants what, we have pot roast and mashed potatoes or country fried steak with corn" she said as they both scrunched their noses. "How about a pizza, my treat" Tommy said
"Sounds good man" Jason said
"I worked so hard slaving over these meals for you and you're eating pizza" Kim said sarcastically
"Sorry babe, do you want something?" Tommy asked
"You know I can't eat any of that stuff" she said
"Come on, one slice of Pizza isn't going to kill you" he said
"Yes it will, because if I gain even a pound and then try to go into that gym, my coach will eat me alive. We have to weigh in everyday"
"That's just ridiculous" Tommy said
"Yeah well that's nothing, if I make the national team it will get even worse."
"Sounds like they're promoting eating disorders to me" Tommy said
"Pizza will be here in 30 minutes" Jason said after hanging up the phone. "Man 10 whole hours and they haven't called to check up on us yet"
"That's because they know Mr. Responsible is on the job. By the way did I mention that we're having a party here this tomorrow"
"Forget it" Jason said
"Come on, we'll keep it small like Kat did"
"No way, what if Mom and Dad find out"
"They won't, we'll clean up everything before they get home, besides I already told Aisha to spread the word. Besides, you owe me."
"Alright, let's do it" Jason said after some hesitation.
"Kim I thought we were going to do something this weekend." Tommy said
"We will, but please help us out, keep people under control" she said as she walked over and sat on his lap locking her arms around his neck. Not wanting to see what happened next Jason left the room.
"Please baby, just do this one little thing for me and Saturday we can do whatever you want" she said as she kissed him passionately on the lips.
"That's not fair" he said pulling back "But alright, I guess I can't resist that"
March 7th
Friday
The Scott House
9:00 P.M.
The party was supposed to be small, no more than 50 people. However by 9:30 the house was filled and there was barley room to walk.
"Who are all these people" Kim asked
"250 of our closest friends" Jason said over the noise
"Well we have got to get rid of some of them" she said
"Yeah good luck with that" he said as he walked over to Rocky to find him refilling Aisha's glass.
"Are you trying to get me drunk" she asked
"Would I do something like that" Rocky asked innocently
"Yes" Aisha and Katherine said at the same time.
"Hey man, fill me up" Jason said holding his glass out for Rocky who willing obliged. Meanwhile Kim pulled Aisha and Kat away "Who the hell are all these people, I told you no more than 50." Kim said
"I asked a few people from Stone Canyon, I guess the word spread." Aisha said
"And you said you we're going to drink" Kim said
"My mom drinks, I sip, there's a difference, besides didn't you both agree not drink anything" Aisha said pointing out Jason doing shots with Rocky.
Kim shook her head and walked over to Jason "I thought we had a deal, no drinking" Kim said
"Yeah well we also had deal that it was going to be a small party, looks like that one didn't work out either." Jason slurred
"Really, Kim relax" Rocky said "It's a party have some fun"
"Shut up Rocky" Kim said walking away. As she walked toward the kitchen Tommy came in.
"Hey am I at the right address" he asked
"I don't know anymore" she said as she wrapped her arms around him. Just as she did, she heard glass shatter in the kitchen. "Great" she said as she pulled away and he followed her into the kitchen.
While Kim was cleaning up the broken glass the phone rang. Tommy answered
"Hey Mrs. Scott….yeah everything's fine….they're right here we're just studying…oh that's just the stereo….yeah I'll tell them….okay you two have fun….bye."
"Wow, you must really be like part of the family, if she didn't even ask to speak to me or Jason."
"Yeah well I'm good with parents."
"Yeah all except your own."
"Does anybody actually get along with their own parents?" Tommy asked
"Kim we've got a big problem outside" Kat said rushing into the kitchen.
Kim ran to the window and saw two cops walking up the driveway. "Oh no" she said just as the doorbell rang. Jason came stumbling up behind her "It's cool, Kim don't worry, we haven't done anything wrong" Jason said
"What are you talking about, half the kids are drinking, and you're drinking."
"Just let me do the talking" he said walking toward the door.
"Jason-"
"Kim I'm fine" he said looking behind her "Tommy tell her I'm okay"
"Hey man, I'll tell her anything you want, but there's cops outside and if they catch a whiff of your breath, they'll break up this party and we'll all be in big trouble."
"Okay, okay, just don't let them in the house" he said. Tommy and Kim went outside
"Is there a problem officers?" Kim asked
"Is this your house?" One of the men asked
"Yes sir"
"Are your parents home?" the other asked
"Uh, no, but they'll be back soon" she answered
"Like late Sunday night? Look we've had calls from your neighbors, none of them are interested in attending a rock concert so turn down the music, we don't want anymore complaints"
"No problem officers" Tommy said as they walked back into the house and into the kitchen where Rocky was mixing more drinks. "Hey Jase, can I talk to you for a minute" Tommy said
"Yeah man, what's up"
"How about laying off the drinks"
"Is this coming from you or Kim?"
"Me….and her, how about a cup of coffee" Tommy offered
"No thanks, it's too late for that" Jason said as he went back to Rocky and refilled his cup.
Palm Springs
10:00 P.M.
Mike and Carol were relaxing in the hot tub after being bombarded non-stop all day by Trudy and Bob. They were just getting ready to get out when Trudy and Bob came down the stairs toward them.
"Honey Trudy and Bob are heading this way" Carol said
"Quick, let's get out" Mike said
"It's too late they've already seen us."
"Either we get out, or I kill them." He said
"Just don't be rude" Carol said
"Oh y'all, we must be on the same wavelength. We've been looking all over for you two lovebirds to see if you want to take a little splish splash with us and here you are" Trudy said
"Actually we were just getting out" Mike said
"Oh now don't you be no party pooper on me Mike, the fun is just starting" Trudy said
"How are you tonight Carol?" Bob asked
"I'm fine Bob, how are you?"
"I'm game" he answered
"Speaking of games, we have a tennis game in the morning-"
"Oh come on now Mikey, I've been waiting all weekend to go around the goosey goosey, ducky ducky with you" Trudy said as she untied her robe
"What is she talking about" Mike said looking at Carol.
"I don't know Honey, but Trudy and Bob aren't wearing bathing suits" Carol said
"Well that's really nice of you Trudy, but we really do have to be going" Mike said as he and Carol exited the area as quickly as they could, leaving a stunned Trudy and Bob standing there in their birthday suits.
The Scott House
12:00 A.M.
The party still hadn't slowed down and people were still drinking. Kim and Tommy were sitting on the stairs just talking. Rocky and Aisha were in the corner arguing. Billy and Trini were making out and Kat was dancing with Jason when Rocky left Aisha and pulled him away from Katherine. "Hey we're out of tequila, and you're snacks are seriously low, we need to make a supply run." Rocky said
"Yeah cool man, just let me get my keys." Jason said
"Jason, you're not driving anywhere" Kat tried to reason as she followed him up to his room.
"Wow I didn't know your brother and Kat were that close" Tommy said
"Neither did I" Kim said "I'm going to get a coke, do you want something?"
"No but I'll come with you" Tommy said, following her into the kitchen.
"Look Kat, the store is right down the street I'll be fine." Jason said
"I just don't think you need to be driving" she said
"And what are you, my mother" he said as he walked back down the stairs and followed Rocky out the door. Kat just threw her hands up and went to find Kim.
"Kim, you're brother just got in his car, him and Rocky are going to get more snacks and alcohol"
"Well who's driving because they're both trashed" Kim said
"They both are, Rocky's going to his house for more tequila and Jason's going to the grocery" Kat said
"Damn" Kim yelled
"Now do you see why I don't like parties" Tommy said as he stepped out the back door to try and stop Jason. "It's too late they're gone."
Kim walked outside and slammed the door, Tommy followed her, Kat went back to the party. Tommy walked out back to find Kim sitting on the swing crying. "Hey come here, it will be okay" he said as he sat down next to her and put his arm around her shoulder. "No it won't, this is totally out of hand"
"Hey, it's your house, you're party, you can pull the plug whenever you want to."
"I guess I'll give it until 12:30, but then they all have to go….but what if they don't want to leave?"
"If they don't leave, I'll make them leave" he said
"You promise" she asked laying her head on his shoulder.
"I promise" he said as he placed a kiss on her head. A few minutes later Aisha came outside. "Uh Kim there's a phone call I think you should take." She said
Kim and Tommy looked at each other and walked back inside. Kim picked the phone up off the counter. "Hello….um, no Mrs. Scott isn't in right now….yes I can get a hold of her, is there a problem……oh my god, is he okay…..yeah we're on the way." She said as she hung up the phone. "Alright Tommy we've got to get all these people out of here now"
"What's going on, who was that?"
Palm Springs
1:30 A.M.
Mike and Carol had made it back to the room and dead bolted the door to the adjoining room. They were relaxing on the bed and just enjoying each other's company when the phone rang.
"If that's them I'm going straight to management" Mike said as Carol answered the phone.
"Hello"
"Mom, it's me"
"Hi Kim"
"Sorry to call so late"
"What's wrong" Carol asked
Kim took a deep breath, Tommy was standing beside her with a hand on her shoulder for support"Jason was in a car accident tonight, but he's okay"
Carol turned to Mike "Jason was in a car accident" she said Mike sat up and Carol put the phone between their ears.
"Kim, what happened" Mike asked
"He was driving alone, so I don't really know, but he's alright" she said, she could hear Carol crying.
"Where is he now honey" Mike asked
Kim looked to Tommy before answering, he gave her a reassuring nod. "He's in jail daddy, they arrested him for drunk driving. I'm really sorry"
"It's okay sweetie, we're on our way" Mike said as he hung up the phone, they got up and got dressed and threw their things into a suitcase.
When Kim hung up the phone, she turned to Tommy "What now?" she asked as she looked at the people sitting around the police station.
"Now, they're going to keep him in the drunk tank overnight, and you're parents can bail him out when they get here in the morning. The only thing we can do is go back to the house and try to clean up the mess." He said as they left the police station.
March 8th
Saturday
Angel Grove Jail
Jason had spent the entire night reflecting on everything that had happened and how stupid he had been when the door finally opened and a guard told him he was free to go.
Mike and Carol were sitting in the lobby waiting for them to bring him out. "This isn't happening to us" Carol said
"Oh yes it is" Mike said
"It's like your worst nightmare coming true." She said
"No, a parent's worst nightmare is having to ID your child at the morgue" he said as they finally brought Jason out. "Oh my god" Carol said, when she saw the bruises and cuts on his face, though he had his head down clearly ashamed.
"Are you okay?" Carol asked
"Yeah, a few cuts and bruises and a little headache" he said quietly
"Are you sure you're okay?" Mike asked
"Yeah dad, well now I know why convicts risk their lives to escape from prison" he said looking around. Mike hugged his son "I'm sorry dad"
"Jason we'll get through this" he said
"Look, let's just go home and get some sleep and we can talk about this later" Carol said.
"They're going to take my license away aren't they?" Jason asked
"I think you can count on that" Mike said
"Well that's the last time I throw a party" he said
"Party?" Carol said
"What party" Mike asked
"Oh, Kim didn't tell you about that" Jason said
Kim, Tommy, Rocky, Aisha, Kat, Billy and Trini had spent the whole night cleaning. With all of them helping the place was nearly back to normal, save for a few stains on the carpet that Kim was still trying to scrub out.
"Thanks for the help guys, but you should probably leave before my parents get back" Kim said
"You sure" Tommy asked
"Yeah" she said
Within the next 15 minutes each of them left, Tommy of course being the last after making sure she didn't want him to stay for moral support.
When Mike and Carol walked in the door they saw Kim trying to get the stains out of the carpet.
"What the hell happened here" Mike yelled
"I invited a few friends over, it got a little out of hand" she said
"A little out of hand, look at the carpet, you and your friends trashed the place" he yelled
"Kimberly the stains aren't going to come out" Carol said
"Dad they weren't my friends"
"They were at our house, without our permission, drinking beer and wine and whatever else you were serving" he yelled
"We weren't serving anything, a hundred and fifty extra people showed up at the same time, some of the guys brought liquor, what were we supposed to do" Kim said
"Lock the door" he yelled
"Look dad-"
"No you look" he yelled "Look me in the eye and tell me how we are ever supposed to trust you two again. We can't go out of town for a lousy vacation without you two sneaking behind our backs and throwing a party"
"That's not fair" Kim said "I didn't break the rules, I wasn't drinking"
"How do we know you're telling the truth" Carol asked
"Kim wasn't drinking dad…I was" Jason said
"I know, I read the police report" Mike said "Why were you drinking Jason?"
"It's just- I can't explain it" he said
"Well you better try Jason, because every since you threw up at Foster's lake you have made a point of telling us how stupid it is to drink." Carol said
"You promised us you wouldn't do it again" Mike said
"And I never did, until last night, and it was only because some jerk handed me a cup of punch and didn't tell me it was spiked, by the time I found out, I was already trashed" Jason said Kim just rolled her eyes and shook her head at his lie. He continued "And now I'm going to have a record, so I guess you could say, I screwed up, I guess now you know I'm not perfect"
"Nobody is" Carol said "But why did you have to get behind the wheel?"
"I don't know" he answered "May I be excused" he asked
"Yeah, you both need to go get some sleep. We'll take care of the carpet, it's going to have to be replaced." Mike said
"Sorry" Kim said as she walked by them and Jason and ran up the stairs
As soon as she got to her room she called Tommy.
"Hey beautiful, so how bad was it"
"Well they were pretty mad, but they haven't given us our sentence just yet" she said
"And how's your brother?"
"Lying just as well as ever"
"What do you mean?"
"He said somebody spiked his drink and that's how he got drunk"
"Well maybe if they believe that they'll go easier on you"
"Yeah maybe, but once again he gets off sounding like the poor victim"
"Kim I don't think he's getting out of anything on this one, he's in some serious trouble, you should try to support him"
"Yeah, I guess" she said as she looked out the window and saw Jason in the driveway messing with his bike. "Hey Tommy can I call you back later, I'm going to have a little talk with Jason"
"Alright just go easy on him"
"I'll try"
"Okay, bye"
"Bye" she said. She hung up the phone and walked downstairs. Mike and Carol were in their bedroom talking, so she went outside and walked up to Jason.
"Hey sis, I can turn this into a tandem bike if you want. Or you could do something really crazy and try for your license again" he joked. She just glared at him "Why are you looking at me like that, I stood up for you this time, I didn't let you take the fall"
"Why did you lie to them" she asked "Jason what's going on with you?"
"What's going on is that I'm coming off the worst night of my life and if I have to bend the story to get through it I hoped you could cut me a little bit of slack" he said she just shook her head and walked away.
March 10th
Monday
AGH
Aisha and Kat approached Kim's locker first thing Monday morning. Kim was talking to Tommy.
"So are you grounded for life?" Aisha asked
"Well we have to pay to replace the carpets and pay for everything that was broke so I could be babysitting for the rest of my life.
"Well everybody is saying it was the best party of the year" Kat said
"Yeah well, I'll tell my parents, I'm sure they'll be thrilled" she said
"We've got to go to class, let me know if you need some help with the money" Aisha said
"Definitely, the least we can do is pitch in" Kat said
"Thanks guys, but the next time there's a party, count me out, I am off the party circuit" she said as they left for class.
"Well I can't say I'm sorry to hear that" Tommy said
"You're better one-on-one right?" she asked
"Yeah" he said kissing her lightly on the lips "Definitely better one on one."
The Youth Center
10:00 P.M.
Tommy stuck around after his martial arts class. "Hey Ernie, do mind if I steal Jason for the rest of the night?" he asked
"No, go ahead, see if you can't cheer him up for me" Ernie said
"Yo J, come on I want to take you somewhere" Tommy said. Jason looked to Ernie who shook his head that it was okay. He untied his apron and followed Tommy out the door.
"Talk about a fender bender. Kim told me everything worked out alright with the hearing." Tommy said once they were on the road.
"Yeah, in three weeks I can apply to drive to and from school and work but until then it's back to bicycle basics."
"Well look at it this way, you were lucky" Tommy said
"I know, I'm lucky I wasn't killed" Jason said sarcastically
"I was going to say you're lucky you didn't kill someone else"
"Yeah, I've to look on the bright side right?"
"Yeah…or the dark side"
"Most people think I don't have one"
"Everyone has one, you just hide it better than most. You're not doing so good huh?"
"Did you ever spend the night in jail?"
"That is one pleasure I have managed to avoid"
"It's indescribable man, 20 minutes alone in a cell feels like 20 years, it's unreal"
"Scary, huh?"
"No what was scary, was when I hit that truck. I thought I was going to die man. And I can't get that sound out of my head….and I'm sick of everybody-….I mean my parents have been cool, but its like there's this big cloud looming over my house with a huge neon sign flashing disappointment"
"I know that cloud" Tommy said
"Why does everything I do have to effect them so much, it's my life right. I swear I feel like going out right now and getting drunk."
"I know, man, I know exactly how you feel, I've been there. And that's why I'm taking to the place I go when I start to feel like that." Tommy said as he parked the car.
"Bro, why are we back at school? I see enough of this place during the day" Jason asked
"Just come with me, there's some people I want you to meet" Tommy said as Jason followed him down the hall. As Tommy opened the door Jason read the sign and followed Tommy inside. A girl had just sat down so he spoke up. "Hi everyone, my name is Tommy and I'm an alcoholic" he said
"Hi Tommy" the group said. That's when Jason noticed that they were all teenagers. Tommy looked to Jason and nodded for him to speak. Jason looked back at him then at the group. "I'm Jason and I'm an alcoholic." He said.
"I never knew so many kids had a problem" Jason said as Tommy pulled up in front of the house an hour later "which is basically what you're trying to tell me, right?"
"It's like I said before…I've been there" Tommy said
"Thanks man"
"Anytime" Tommy said "Tell your sister I'll catch her tomorrow"
"Will do man" Jason said as he walked up the driveway feeling better than he had all week.
So there it is another chapter!! Hope you like it, sorry it took so long to get it out, I hope to get this updated sooner from here on out, my new job is starting to settle down. Next Chapter there's a slumber party at the Scott House, guaranteed to be full of drama!!! Thanks and please review!!