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Post by Henry Dawes on Nov 2, 2009 19:56:25 GMT -5
Henry was sitting on the sofa, the house was quiet because the kids were at school. Henry was reading the newspaper, old ones about a robbery. He still didn't uncover much of it, and it made him feel uneasy, so did old murders that he came across who were pretty weird. He took a sip of his coffee, the usual large, one cream and one sugar. The kids would be coming home eventually since in the hour it indicated the last class was about to finish. He was a bit puzzled about some stuff. "Have you realized.. that Becky is... quite happy these days... she ain't doing drugs is she?" Though of course he knew that his daughter wouldn't do such things, plus he was happy to see her happy but he didn't know the reason yet.
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Post by Rebecca Dawes on Nov 2, 2009 20:08:19 GMT -5
"She's not doing drugs, dear." Sally poked her head in the room and refilled his coffee mug. "I'm sure she'll talk to you about it soon. Besides, Becky has always been happy. Maybe not Lizzie's upbeat version, but all our kids are happy kids." She kissed her husband's forehead. "And stop reading that paper. You're a fine cop and the murders will be solved soon."
Becky stood outside the house with Liam. "My Dad's home" she observed, pointing at the mustang in the driveway. "You get to meet him." She took his hands in both of hers and pulled him closer to her. "Are you nervous?"
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Post by Henry Dawes on Nov 2, 2009 20:18:52 GMT -5
"I know Honey... thank god they are happy and not too rebellious. Though you know... I don't want them to grow up too fast.." He said, sounding a bit worried, he took another sip of his coffee. "I know.. I just can't help it.. not solving this case is going to make me insane.." Henry said, though of course it was just a way of speaking, he just wanted the place to be safe.
Outside Liam was a bit nervous, so nervous that he just nodded to the question she asked, though holding her hand gave him a bit of courage "W..well I think I'll manage.. as...as long as I'm with you." Liam asked, already imagining the worst scenarios ever.
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Post by Rebecca Dawes on Nov 2, 2009 21:35:32 GMT -5
Sally returned the coffee pot to its place in the kitchen and wiped her hands on a rag. "Well, I'm off to work, hon. I got an emergency page. Someone's cat is choking. On what, I'm not sure." She was rushing around the den, throwing things into her purse. "I left the meatloaf for dinner on the counter. Just throw it in the oven for fourty minutes if I'm not back in an hour. Love you." She shouldered her purse and breezed through the front door.
Becky smiled at Liam's comment and leaned forward to kiss him tenderly just as her mother stepped onto the front porch. She pulled back with a sheepish grin. "Hi Mom. You remember Liam."
Dr. Dawes laughed on her way to the car. "It's nice to see you again, Liam. Normally I'd stop and chat, but I got a work page. See you later kiddo." She blew Becky a kiss, got into her car and backed out of the driveway.
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Post by Henry Dawes on Nov 2, 2009 21:44:08 GMT -5
"Gosh again.. when will we have time for ourselves.." Henry said, sighing though he just got up and waved at her, blowing a kiss like he usually does, he sighed calmly. Henry didn't have so much time with his wife, because of their work. "Love ya too, you'll be back I know." Henry said smiling as she left, though he heard her laugh and was curious.
Liam was just caught into the moment when they were kissing, though when the door opened, his heart was just beating so fast and he just sighed of relief when it was her mom. "Nice to see you as well ma'am." Liam said, happily and relieved.
Henry approached the door, though he soon just went back to his seat, waiting for one of his kids to arrive, since it seemed that way.
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Post by Rebecca Dawes on Nov 2, 2009 21:47:21 GMT -5
"Well, time to have you meet dear old dad." She pulled him towards the house by the hand she was still holding. She shouldered open the door and waited until she and Liam were both inside before letting it slam. She heard Tucker and Bella barking in excitement from the backyard. "We'll go play with them once we find Dad" she promised. Then she quickly kissed him on the lips and called out, "Dad, I'm home!"
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Post by Liam Grayson on Nov 2, 2009 21:57:15 GMT -5
Henry heard the door slam, though his gaze was on the newspaper, as he soon turned around when he heard his daughter speak, he had a smile and soon seemed curious when he saw a guy. "Woh oh, hello daughter.. and hum you are?" Henry said, looking at them both, with a puzzled expression, though he was happy for his daughter.
"L..Liam sir.." Liam said, trying to smile, which he did but he was really nervous as his heart was beating so fast, he held Becky's hand.
"Well then, time to test that lie detector machine, never tested it." Henry added jokingly, he just looked at Liam, laughing at the expression the kid had. "No worries, well come in, come in. How was day?"
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Post by Rebecca Dawes on Nov 2, 2009 22:04:22 GMT -5
"Dad!" Becky exclaimed, hoping Liam wouldn't faint. "This is Liam. We're dating" she added, squeezing Liam's hand for moral support. She gave Liam an encouraging look and nudged him forward. "I'm going to go get a drink...Liam do you like Lemonade? I can get you some." She slipped her hand out of his and took a few steps towards the old fashioned kitchen. She felt bad leaving Liam with her Dad, but she knew it would be over faster that way.
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Post by Liam Grayson on Nov 2, 2009 22:22:10 GMT -5
"Alright, alright." Henry said, though he was controlling himself not to laugh.
Liam was grateful for Becky being there, as it calmed him a little. He was holding her hand, squeezing gently until she let go to go get some lemonade, Liam just nodded and stood there, till he saw her dad inviting him on the coach he just sat on the couch, the dad observing him.
"Looks like I got you to thank for my daughters happiness.. better not screw that up.. and.. welcome to the family.." Henry said, approving him in a way, though he would still watch after them.
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Post by Rebecca Dawes on Nov 2, 2009 22:53:28 GMT -5
Becky returned as fast as she could with the two tall glasses of lemonade and handed one to Liam who looked frozen to his place beside her father. "Dad, I'm going to go out back with Liam now. We're going to hang out with Tucker and Bella. Play with them and their toys for awhile. Then we're going to do homework. I'll drive Liam home before dinner, ok?"
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Post by Liam Grayson on Nov 2, 2009 23:07:19 GMT -5
"Ok sweety... just don't think about being in the room alone.. or I'll put some cameras and you'll be grounded, specially if condoms aren't used." Henry said, laughing at their expression, he was only joking.
Liam just took his lemonade, his face turning rather red after that joke, that stressed him out even more, though he was grateful that Becky came back.
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Post by Rebecca Dawes on Nov 2, 2009 23:12:07 GMT -5
"Da-ad!" Becky yelped, her face flaming. Which did not look nice against her normall nut-brown tan. "Stop it" she muttered, totally embarrassed. "Come on Liam, let's go before he tries to be funny again." She put her glass of lemonade down on a small side table by the couch and practically dragged Liam out of there. She didn't speak again until they were outside and the back door was shut firmly. "I am SO sorry."
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Post by Liam Grayson on Nov 2, 2009 23:25:22 GMT -5
"Alright, alright geesh." Henry said, he couldn't help but smile and laugh again
Liam took a sip before getting dragged away from her dad and house, his face was just completely red, his heart beating extremely fast, he just shook his head realizing they were outside. "It's...okay, not your fault..your dad is quite... the joker..."
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Post by Rebecca Dawes on Nov 2, 2009 23:30:25 GMT -5
"He thinks he's funny. He did stand up comedy for a span in high school apparently. It's what made my mom fall in love with him." She shrugged, her face regaining its normal color just as two loud barks could be heard. "Here come my babies" she called in a sing songy voice as Tucker and Bella came tearing around the corner and jumped up onto the back porch, skidding across it to meet Liam and Becky with joyful howls and lolling tongues.
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Post by Liam Grayson on Nov 3, 2009 0:08:09 GMT -5
"Ah guess that explains stuff." Liam didn't understand how he became a cop though, he smiled as he saw Tucker and Bella, petting them calmly and scratching their ears. "How ya guys doing, missed ya two a lot." Liam said, smiling getting up as he looked at Becky, he kissed her neck softly. "Thanks for pulling me out of there though."
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