just another story

(At a nightclub)

Jackie: ladies and gentleman, we have a special performance tonight,My best Friend Ever Miss Taylor Rae

Tay: Thanks jackie =]

(Tay Starts singing)

kyle: now she is a looker, gorgous and sexy and she can sing

Eric: (takes a drink) Yea she is, I know her from a long time ago

kyle: Well can you introduce me?

Eric: maybe, if she will even talk to me

(after Tay is done singing she sees Eric)

Tay: well well, if it isn't Eric kellestine, you plan to throw me in the river again?

Eric: Hey you were falling and i tried to catch you

Tay: Hmm (shakes her hair) anyways who is your friend?

Eric: Tay this is kyle, kyle this is Tay, the best singer up there

Tay: (blushes) i am not the best but thanks anyway (kisses eric's cheek)

kyle: Hey Tay, i really love your music

Tay: Why thank you.

Eric: So you live here now?

Tay: yea me and my mom moved here

Eric: what about your dad?

Tay: (tear starts falling) he died like 3 weeks ago

Eric: awe sry to hear that (hugs her)

Tay: (wipes her eyes) Thanks :) well i should get goign, i have one more set tonight

Eric: i could stay and walk you home if you want?

Tay: i would like that alot :) see you later then (leaves)

kyle: wow, she is so cute

Eric: that she is (sips his drink) So why are you not working tonight?

kyle: tonight i closed the bar down because the health inspector is coming to inspect it tommrow

Eric: roaches?

kyle: yea, some customer saw it, But it was a prank one of my employes was playing, so i fired him this morning (orders another drink)

Eric: Ahh i see, anyone i know?

kyle: johnny nogood

Eric: That guy? i thought he was the good one?

kyle: nah jordin is the good one, johnny is the drunk one

Eric: i used to do work for thier father before he died, must be hard on the family not having him there

kyle: yea, but ramona does pretty good with them

Eric: so how is the family?

kyle: still trying to figure out why their only son is still single, which i guess is a trick question

Eric: Thats a question no one knows the answer to

(later on)

(Tay Comes to the table)

kyle: you were really good tonight

Tay: Thank you (blushes)

kyle: np, i should be goign, see you to later

Tay: wait, here (hands him a cd) it is my newest cd

kyle: :o thank you

(jackie comes over)

Jackie: Hey Tay, i won't be home till much later tonight, the club is packed and ya

kyle: I could walk her home later. if you want? I am a Friend of Eric's

Jackie: that is thoughtful of you, i accept :)

kyle: alright, well i will hang around here till your finished then

Jackie: Cute thing he is (walks back to the bar)

Eric: so Tay you ready to go?

Tay: Mhmm, but how about we go for some ice cream first?

Eric: sounds good, but it is my treat

Tay: well, alright then (puts her arm through his) nice meeting you kyle, and jackie is a wonderful girl, so treat her nice

kyle: nice meeting you to, and don't wry i will get her home in one piece

(Tay walks out the door with Eric)

Tay: it is so beautiful this time of year (lifts her face to the  sky) it is cold, but not to cold, and everything is so peaceful and quiet

Eric: ya it is, so how have you been?

Tay: i've been good (stops at the ice cream shop) how about you?

Eric: Pretty good actaully (buys them ice cream)

Tay: Well that is good to hear :) so how is your mom?

Eric: She is doidng fine, i have a brand new baby sister, we named her melinda

Tay: thats an adorable name :)

Eric: so is Tay (blushes)

Tay: your sweet eric (kisses his cheek) This is my home (stops in front of the door, turn's to eric) would you like to come in?

Eric: you sure no one will mind?

Tay: It is just me and jackie who live here, and she dosn't mind if i have ppl over, just like i don't mind if she does

Eric: well alright then ;)

Tay: (opens the door and turns on the light) make your self at home, would you like some iced tea?

Eric: Sure (stares at the pics on the wall) You must really love jackie

Tay: (talking from the kitchen) she is my sister and my best friend, of course i love her (comes into the living room)

Eric: (takes a glass from her) Thanks :), you have a beautiful home Tay (sits on the couch)

Tay:  This is only part of it, Me and jackie also have a ranch we go to on the weekends she dosn't have to work

Eric: That must be nice, to have a place you can relax in

Tay: it is, My mom lives out there, but we visit every time we can

Eric: do you think i could come see it one day?

Tay: i am sure you can, my mom wouldn't mind. she loves the company, she gets lonely out there by herself

Eric: Do you ride alot?

Tay: When i can, i have this favorite place, when i am there i feel like i am the only one in the world, i would sit there and watch the sunset for hours

Eric: i see, would you show me that, i mean if i come visit you (blushes)

Tay: Of course, i take Jackie with me sometimes, it helps her unwind, So where do you live now?

Eric: On a Ranch, with my Brother Brett

Tay: :o do you guys live next to sunset ranch?

Eric: Ya we do ;o is that your moms place?

Tay: that it is :) i am suprised you never go see her, she always asks about you

Eric: i have been a little busy, you know my sister karen? She had triplets, and she stayed with us for a awhile

Tay: Well i am glad she Found mr.right

Eric: His name is Devon, he is a nice guy

Tay: i bet :) Eric, There is something i should tell you

Eric: whats that? (puts his glass down)

Tay: I have a daughter (blushes) Her name is kailyn

Eric: how old is she? does she look like you?

Tay: haha she is 5 years old, And looks and acts just like me, she has blond hair and bright blue eyes

Eric: What about the father?

Tay: He left me as soon as i got pregant, i was a one night stand with him, He is with a girl i used to consider my Friend

Eric: thats got to suck, I'm sry about him

Tay: It's alright, it is in the past, And kailyn turned out just fine :)

Eric: where is she?

Tay: With her uncle Colin, She wanted to go see her cuzin nate

Eric: Ahh i see, i am sure she is a good kid :)

Tay: She is, you don't sound angry about any of this? every time i tell a guy i have a child they run away

Eric: Well i know you Tay, i know you would do the best you could with her, And also, i love kids, maybe you could bring her around sometime? my nefews could always use a friend

Tay: That sounds lovely :) i will think about it, she dosn't have many freinds around here

Eric: Well i should be goign, It was nice seeing you again Tay, i hope i can come visit soon

Tay: Well we are goign out there this weekend, why not stop by?

Eric: will do :) Thanks for the ice tea (kisses her cheek)

Tay: (walks him to the Door) I will see you this weekend then

Eric: Absoulty ;) i will see you around

Tay: Bye (waves)

Eric: (waves back)

(At the night club)

Jackie: ( goes to the table where justin is sitting) Ready to go handsome?

Justin: Who is looking after the place when your gone?

Jackie: Assisant manager rosy, she is Tough and dosn't put up with anything :) which is why she gets clean up shift
 
Justin: You got a nice place here :) (offers her his arm)

Jackie: (puts her arm though his) i like it :) And Tay keeps the place packed for me

Justin: (out on the street) Would you like to go straight home, or would you like to go for a walk?

Jackie: Let's go for a walk. It helps me unwind, and today was the busiest Days of all

Justin: I could see that, I own a bar, just your normal bar

Jackie: You closed down all day?

Justin: Health inspecter is coming tommrow, Regular check and also one of my employes put his pet cockroach on the floor, so ppl were freaking out

Jackie: i see, So i never got around to asking you your name

Justin: Oh i'm Justin :) and yes i am straight and single

Jackie: and your what? 29?

Justin: 24 actaully, you?

Jackie: Gonna be 23 in about a month

Justin: Ahh still a young one :)

Jackie: and getting younger every day haha

Justin: So How many brothers and sisters do you have?

Jackie: 1 sister, 2 brothers, and a sister in law, and we get along fine, you?

Justin; I just got a younger sister, but she is married and has a kid, her name is Jade

Jackie: jade, thats a nice name

Justin: mhmm, and i love my niece to pieces,

Jackie: Your lucky you know, i have a 5 year old Nefew and a niece that are a pain in the rear end

Justin: haha everyone one says that about someone :)

Jackie: Thats true, Well this is my place :) it is was nice meeting you Justin, your one of a kind

Justin: does that mean i can have your number ;)

Jackie: (writes her number on a piece of paper) And don't be afraid to come to the club again

Justin: I might just drop by to see you sometime :)

Jackie: See you later justin, and thanks for an amazing walk

(Jackie goes inside and Justin heads home)

Tay: (comes out of her room) Jackie?

Jackie: yea?

Tay: How was clean up? (brushing her hair)

Jackie: It was ok (hangs up her coat) That justin is sure nice

Tay: i invited eric to come to the ranch this weekend, he wanted to see my secret place

Jackie: that sounds like a good plan, Goodnight Tay

Tay: Night Jackie

(Next morning)

Tay: (sees jackie come out of her room) morning sunshine

Jackie; Try telling me that after i get some coffee in me (pours some in a cup)

Tay: You got a letter this morning (throws her a letter)

Jackie: from who? (opens the letter, Reads it outloud) " Dear Jackie, It has been to long since i saw you last, i miss you so much, Call me, I might be coming up this weekend.
Hope your missing me to, Danny"

Tay: danny? Your ex Danny?

Jackie: Ya (throws the letter in the garbage, i broke up with him after the slime ball cheated on me

Tay: awe (hugs jackie) If he comes here, i will deal with it :)

Jackie: thanks Tay (hugs her back)

(Doorbell Rings)

Tay: I told colin and manda i would babysit today, they can come to the bar later right?

Jackie: of course, Nate can help in the back :)

Tay: (opens the door) Hey colin (kisses his cheek) morning manda, (bends down) Hey there nate :), hey baby :)

Kailyn: Mommy :D

Nate: hi aunt Tay (jumps into her arms)

Tay: (stands up) What have you been feeding this kid

Colin: Vegtables and  fruits, and he is growing like a weed, Thank you for doing this Tay

Tay: It is no problem, How is the baby?

Manda: Still kicking and moving like crazy :)

Colin: Well we should be goign (hands Tay a bag of Toys and stuff) This is his bag

Tay: Alright thanks :) you 2 enjoy yourselves, and don't worry about nate, Me and jacckie got him under control

(Colin and Manda Leave)

Tay: Alright pipsqueak, What do you wanna do first?

Nate: Aunt Jackie :D

Tay: Looks like i have been replaced (goes into the kitchen)

Nate: AUNT JACKIE :D (reaches out towards her)

Kailyn: Aunt jackie (hides behind her legs)

Jackie: Hey there slugger (carries him) do you want some juice or milk?

Nate: Juice :)

Kailyn: can i have some milk (blushes)

Jackie: (gives him a cup of juice) there you go sweetie, (hands Kailyn some milk) there you go sweetie

Tay: (goes back to doing crosswords) Hey nate, wanna go see some monkeys today?

Nate; Monkeys :D

Tay: haha :) the zoo it is then

Jackie: Just be at the club by like 8 ok?

Tay: will do

(Jackie leaves, Phone rings)

Tay: (Answers the phone) hello?

Eric: Oh uh hi Tay, whats up?

Tay: Watching my little newfew, playing with my daughter, doing crosswords

Eric: Oh... i was gonna ask if you wanted to do something... but if your busy...

Tay: I have an idea, want to come to come to the zoo with us?

Eric: Alright :) when are you leaving?

Tay: in about an hour :) i plan to go see some lions

Eric: haha and i shall come along to protect you ;), see you in an hour

Tay: Alright, talk to you later

(both hang up, an hour later)

(doorbell rings)

Tay: (opens the door) Hi :)

Eric: hey, ready to go? i figured we could walk there since it is nice out

Tay: alright :) Nate you ready?

Nate: Monkeys :D

Tay: Kailyn, This is mommy's friend Eric

Kailyn: Hi :)

Eric: Hey pretty lady :)

Kailyn: Can he hold me? (looks at her mom)

Tay: Well.... if he wants to i guess

Eric: Of course (picks her up and puts her on his shoulders) now i get to escort 2 pretty ladies today

Kailyn: (giggles) i am mommy's little angel

Eric: Well you certainly look like one to me

(At the zoo)

Kailyn: Nate, look lions ;o

Nate: i protect you (grabs her hand)

Eric: she is adorable, just like her mother

Tay: (blushes) Ya she is adorable (looks at nate) And nate dotes on her all the time, it is nice though, to have someone like nate helping her

Eric: (Holds Tay's hand) Ya it is

Kailyn: (looks at eric) Your big like mommy

Eric: (bends down) and one day, you will be big and beautiful like your mommy

Kailyn: I'm a big girl already (kisses his cheek)

Eric: I can see that :)

Tay: Well how about we go get a treat?

(kailyn and nate run ahead)

Tay: she likes you

Eric: is she usally this happy?

Tay: not always, ever since her father left i haven' really had any guy friends (blushes)

Eric: Ah i see, well she is adorable, and looks just like you, so i guess that means your beautiful to

Tay: (at the candy apple stall) l always used to love these things

Eric: (buys them one each) i still love these, makes me feel like a kid again

Tay: Ya they do

Kailyn: (comes to Tay crying) mommy :(

Tay: whats wrong (bends down)

Kailyn: i fell :(

Tay: awe where does it hurt?

Kailyn: My knee :(

Tay: (looks at her daughters knee) pretty sure you will live (kisses her head)

Eric: (picks up kailyn) Hey little princess, how about i take you to see hippos

Kailyn: (looks at Tay) Mommy come to

Tay: Of course, i wouldn't miss it :)

(Later on, At Tay;s house)

Tay: I should be goign to the club soon

Eric: What about the kids?

Tay: Kailyn loves her aunt jackie, so she likes the bar, her and nate play in the back or they come and help their auntie in the bar

Eric: Well i could come and help if you need me to?

Tay: That would be great, i am sure it is gonna be packed tonight, and i worry about kailyn when i am on stage, she tends to wander sometimes

Eric: Well i can keep her company, And nate?

Tay: his mom and dad pick him up at the bar later, they were spending the day together, just themselves

Eric: i see. Well we should get goign (grabs the kids bags)

Tay: Kailyn, nate, were gonna go see aunt jackie at the bar

Nate: Is he coming to?

Tay: of course

Nate: Can we introduce him to mommy ;o

Tay: we shall see

Kailyn: Carry me (holds her arms up to eric)

Eric: Sure thing little one (picks her up) you smell like strawberries

Kailyn: (giggles) it is because i was eating some :)

Eric: You smell good enought to eat (pretends to bite her)

Kailyn: no (giggling)

Tay: Nate, You wanna a lift to?

Nate: Yes please (holds his arms out to Tay)

Tay: (picks him up) your getting so big already

Nate: Mom says i am her big boy =]

(At the bar)

Jackie: (goes to henry) hey hun whats can i get for you?

Henry: Rye and coke, how are you jackie?

Jackie: (mixes his drink and hands it to him) fairly good, And speaking of the devil here comes my princess and prince

Kailyn: (runs to jackie) auntie jackie, we got to see monkeys

Jackie: did they look funny?

Kailyn: nope they cute like me :)

Jackie: they sure are, why don't you go see jake in the back room?

Kailyn: ok (nate and kailyn go and see jackies dog)

Tay: Sorry i am late, traffic was bad

Jackie: its alright :) , eric the kids are in the back, would you mind going keeping an eye on them? buddy usally does, but he called in sick so i am short on ppl

Eric: i can help with that, call justin, he isn't working tonight

Jackie: hmm good idea (calles justin)

Justin: (answers the phone) hello good looking

Jackie: back at you, would you mind doing me a big favor?

Justin: anything for you ;)

jackie: come help me with the club tonight, 2 of my workers are off sick tonight, so i really need help

Justin: sure thing, i will be there shortly

(both hang up)
 
Eric: I can help with the clean up later if you wish

Jackie: No wonder Tay likes you, your caring and sweet, and i would appricate it

Eric: alright see you later then (goes in the back with the kids)

(Justin shows up)

Jackie: thanks for doing this, your hair is wet ;o

Justin: yea i just got out of the shower when you called, but when my friends need help i help, and i do know my way around alcohol

Jackie: well i'm sorry i am wasting your night like this (blushes)

Justin: stop apologizing, i wasn't doidng much anyway, is eric here?

Jackie: ya he is looking after nate and kailyn

Justin: nate and kailyn? who are they?

Jackie: nate is my nefew, and kailyn is Tay's daughter, so my niece

Justin: Taylor has a daughter!? where is the father (mixes a drink)

Jackie: (wiping glasses) who knows, he left when Tay was pregnant, Left here with the only friend she had other then me of course

Justin: That's horrible, Is that why she dosn't have to many friends?

Jackie: Mhmm poor girl, Justin, this is henry, he is a regular customer

Justin: Ah hello henry, your the one dating helen right?

Henry: Thats right, the last time i saw you you were 14 years old and digging up flower beds for fun

Jackie: so you were one of those kids huh ;)

Justin: (blushes) It was a dare, and i replanted every flower i destroyed

Henry: I guess thats true, Well i should be goign, Take care of this one Justin, She needs someone strong to protect her

Jackie: Bye henry

Justin: See you Mr. Handson

(Henry leaves)

(in the back room)

Kailyn: (shows eric her clay model) Look i made a monkey

Eric: Oh very nice, very nice

Tay: I got to go see you in about 10 (kisses kailyns and nates head) Eric, Manda and Colin should be here soon for nate

Eric: Alrighty, if your not back by then, i am sure i can get him ready

Tay: Thanks (kisses his cheek) bye

Eric; knock em dead Tay

( 10 minutes later)
 
Jack: Uh Hi Tay

Tay: Jack... What the hell are you doidng here

Jack: Drinking, it is a bar isn't it?

Tay: 5 years jack, 5 years since you left me for Randy, Why are you here

Jack: Ya you know i'm sorry about that, randy came on to me...

Tay: Just shut up. i don't want to hear it

Jack: Do you always bring your bf's and our child to the bar

Tay: (clenches her teeth) don't you touch her, she isn't your child, You left before she was born

Jack: i am the father, i have a right to see her

Kailyn: (comes out of the back room) Mommy (hids behind Tay's leg)
 
Tay; It's ok kailyn (puts a hand on her head)

Jack; Hey sweetheart

Tay: (see's Eric coming) Kailyn. darling why don't you go see aunt jackie

Jackie: Hey kailyn want to come have some soda?

Kailyn: (runs to jackie) scary man :( (hides her face in jackies skirt)

Eric: Tay, Who is this?

Tay: Remember When i told you about kailyn's father (nods her head towards jack)

Eric: Ah i see (punches his face) Thats for Tay, (punches him again) and thats for kailyn, Now leave them alone, you have no right bothing her

Jack: I have all the right, She is my daughter, i should be able to see her

Tay: No, no you don't. you left me and married randy, if i remember correctly, so no you have no right to her whats so ever

Eric: Leave now jack, Just go

(Jack leaves)

Eric: Hey you ok (hugs Tay)

Tay: (puts her face into his shoulder and crys) i am not ok, not really anyway

Justin: Eric. Why don't you take Tay for a walk. Me and jackie can look after the kids

(Manda and Colin show up)

Manda: Omg Tay are you ok? (runs to Tay)

Tay: (sniffles, Wipes her eyes) I'm fine, I'll go get nate (goes to the back room)

Eric: You must be Colin's wife right?

Manda: That i am :)

Colin: And you are?

Eric: I am Eric kellestine, a friend of tay's

Tay: (Comes back with nate) Theres mommy ;)

Nate: Mommy (runs to manda)

Colin: Tay What happened? (glares At Eric)

Tay: (takes a deep Breath) Jack came back, he wanted to see kailyn

Kailyn: Uncle Colin :D (comes running)

Colin: Hey beautiful (picks her up) you ok?

Kailyn: (puts her head on his shoulder) Mommy is sad :(

Colin: i know honey, (kisses her head)

Eric: Umm. I was gonna take Tay for a walk.

Manda: Oh right thats a good idea, we have to go anyway

Jackie: (takes Kailyn) We will come see you guys this weekend

colin: sounds good (kisses Tay's and jackie's cheeks) See you girls friday night then (kisses kailyns cheek) See you sweetheart

(manda And colin leave)

Tay: umm (looks at jackie)

Jackie: Go, a walk will help. kailyn is fine here with me

Eric: I'm sorry about this jackie

Jackie: don't worry about me, She needs you more then i do, besides i have justin

Eric: alright (kisses jackies cheek) See ya

(Tay and Eric leave)

Justin: she has had it rough hasn't she

Jackie (sighs) very
 
Kailyn: Aunt jackie, Can he hold me :(

Justin: i would love to (takes kailyn)

Jackie: Sorry about that, She loves her mom, but she likes it when a man holds her, It makes her feel safe, she seems to like you and Eric

Justin: (rocking her in his arms) Like i said, i have a niece, And she likes it when a man holds her because it makes her feel safe to

Jackie: So why don't you have a gf? (wipes down the counter)

Justin: Because, there is this girl that stole my heart from the first time i laid eyes on her

Jackie: How about, you walk me home, And on the way you can take me for supper

Justin: Thats the best idea i had all day, (Kailyn falls asleep on him)

Jackie: Oh i can take her if you want

Justin: Were good :) (kisses her head) My niece stole my heart a long time ago, Kailyn, she is like jade, she needs someone to make her feel safe, And Tay does a pretty good job

Jackie: Tay loves kailyn, There isn't anything she wouldn't do for her

(meanwhile)

Tay: Why me :( Why after all this time did he have to come back

Eric: I dunno, But i am sorry he did

Tay: well, the past is past right? i can just put this behind me and move on

Eric: Mhmm, (holds her hand) And i am here for you, And justin to, And jackie

Tay: (lays her head on his shoulder) Ya she has been like a rock for me, it is has been rough for me, but i manged to deal with it, in many different ways

Eric: So why didn't you date anyone after him? (sits on a bench)

Tay: (sits beside him) Because i am scared of being hurt again, Eric, when he left me, i thought i was gonna die, But being with you, it makes me feel safe and whole

Eric: You know, i have never hurt anyone before, and i don't plan to start (kisses her head)

(meanwhile, At Jackies)

Jackie: (takes kailyn) i will put her to bed

Justin: Who looks after her?

Jackie: (puts kailyn to bed) Me, Tay, or sometimes Our brother helps out, he seems to love kailyn, And kailyn loves him alot  which i should phone him (calls Cody)

Cody: (answers the phone) Worlds Best brother speaking, how may i help you

Jackie: Wise a*s, We need you to watch Kailyn, she is sleeping, But Tay is having a break down with eric, and i am goign for supper

Cody: Will do, be there in about 20?

Jackie: Sounds good to me, And no girls

Cody: (sighs) All right, All right, But you owe me

Jackie: i will bake you a chocolate cake, and i am coming out this weekend to bring it to you

Cody: Ahh you got me, alright be there in 10, and i want to hear about Tay

(both hang up)

Justin: How old is your brother?

Jackie: (pours some ice tea into glasses) 24, and i love him to death, there is nothing he wouldn't do for me and Tay

Justin: He sounds like a good brother

Jackie: He is a sweetheart :)

(Doorbell Rings)

Jackie: Speaking of the devil (opens the door) it is the devil himself

Cody: If your not careful young lady, i am gonna take you to hell with me (hugs her)

Jackie: (hugs him back) Cody, meet justin, Justin, this is my idiot brother :)

Justin: Nice to meet you (shakes his hand) So your the devil huh?

Cody: Thats jackie's idea of me, i tend to get in alot of trouble (blushes)

Jackie: Ya so try to stay out of trouble tonight, Let's go justin, i am pretty sure pretty boy can handle kailyn

Cody: Ah yes, my littlest sweetheart, see you later Alligator

Jackie: in awhile boogy man

Cody: Very funny (closes the door)

Justin: (open's the car door for her) So where to my lady?

Jackie: Itaian? i know this great place :)

Justin: Sounds good (in the car) so what kind of music do you listen to (plays with the radio)

Jackie: here (turns it to a classic rock station) It is this little place called marios

Justin: oh i go there alot to, they got good pasta, and mama is the best cook

Jackie: That she is :)

(At Tay's House)

(knock on the door)

Cody: Coming, hold your horses (opens the door) Ah it is the littlest princess of them all (hugs Tay)

Tay: Hey codes :) (hugs him back) Good to see you.. i think, how is she

Cody: Sleeping soundly, Who is this young man, Tay is that eric kellestine, the one who pushed you in the river?

Tay: Cody shut it, and yes it is, though he told me he tried to save me

Cody: Right, anywho what is he doidng here?

Tay: Me and Eric are.. Dating (looks at eric) and he was helping me with my problem

Cody: Ah yes, Tell me, Whats wrong? Jackie said something about you being sad or something

Tay: Jack came back

cody: Thats a good song

Tay: Ya it is (goes to kailyn's room) Bu i mean her father (looks in on kailyn)

Cody: What happened with him?

Tay: (goes to the kitchen) He wanted to see her, But i wouldn't let him, Then eric punched his face and he left

Cody: Any injuries? (looks at eric)

Eric: (shrugs) pretty sure his nose is broken

Cody: Nice one Dude, So Tay, You ok? or should i go break some more bones

Tay: No,no i'm good, it is in the past, i am moving on (sighs) I can't wait for this weekend

Cody: Oh ya by the way, this weekend is our family bbq, so you know what that means

Tay: Ya it means i spent the weekend in my spot

Cody: It means, That You have to Help cook this year, i did last year

Tay: Ya i know, And this is a good chance to let the family meet eric

Eric: Are you sure they would like me?

Tay: Of course, your sweet and kind and own a ranch, Just stay away from aunt susan (shudders)

Eric: Whats wrong with her?

Cody: She could talk for hours, and she likes to grab onto you, me and Tay do the best we can to escape her

Eric: Hmm good idea

Tay: Hey codes, how is ashes

Eric: ashes?

Tay: My kitty, she is pregnant

Cody: she is doing good (opens the fridge) Mom thinks she will drop her litter anytime now

Tay: and molsen? (takes down some cups) tea?

Eric: Please (sits at the table)

Cody: Yes please, and molsen is doing fine, He still sleeps with me and takes over the bed

Tay: Thats your own fault, you could make him sleep on his bed, but you make him sleep with you

Cody: True (takes his tea) So your coming tommrow night right?

Tay: (gives eric his tea) Mhmm

(20 minutes later)

Cody: Well i should be goign (kisses Tays forehead) I will see tommrow night, An eric you look after my little sister ok

Eric: No problem (puts his arm around Tay's waist) See ya cody

Tay: Bye Cody (kisses his cheek) And i know mom baked apple pie tonight so atleast save me and jackie a chunk each ok

Cody: (rolls his eyes) Yes mam (Leaves for home whistling)

Eric: (sits on the couch) Well Today was fun (chuckles)

Tay: (cuddles in next to him) ya it was, though i am still worried

Eric: Jack? don't worry about him, you have me and justin to protect you

Tay: Not only jack, Kailyn, She has always came first since she was born, But now that were together, i don't know if it will work

Eric: Hey (lifts her chin so that thier eyes meet) I will do everything in my power to protect her and help her lead a normal life, she has growen on me like you have

Tay: (blushes) she adores you, i could see it in her eyes, But if you leave, it could really hurt her

Eric: (puts his arm around her shoulders) I'm not goign anywhere :)

Tay: And if you stay the night, A reminder shs likes to crawl into my bed in the morning with me

Eric: Then we could all cuddle together :)

Tay: (kisses eric) I hope this works out

Eric: I will make sure it does

(Tay And Eric go to bed, in the morning)

Kailyn: (opens the door) mommy?

Tay: Good morning :)

Eric: morning cutie

Kailyn: Hi (blushes, Crawls in between Eric and Tay) hug me?

Eric: (puts his arm around kailyn) like this?

Kailyn: Mhmm (closes her eyes)

Eric: She does look alot like you (puts his hand on her head and plays with her hair)

Tay: Ya (slides her hand across her daughters cheek) Eric. Thanks

Eric: its no problem (kisses kailyns head) Your both special :) like a package deal

Tay: Stay with us today please

Kailyn, please stay :(

Eric: Alright :) i will stay

Kailyn: I like him mommy :( he makes me feel special

Tay: Ya he does that to me to (looks at eric)

Kailyn; i'm hungry (sits up) are we gonna go see grandma tonight?

Tay: alright i will make breakfast, and yes were gonna go see grandma, and eric is coming with us

kailyn; yay (hugs eric) can we have pancakes?

Tay; sure why not

Kailyn: ;o mr. rabbit, i forgot him (runs back to her room)

Eric: Mr.rabbit?

Tay: (gets dressed) it is this stuffed bunny i bought her when she was born, she dosn't want to let it go

Eric; ahhh (gets dressed) i will go make some of my famous flap jacks (kisses tay)

Tay; alright :) i will join you in a bit

(eric goes to cook breakfast, tay's cell rings)

Tay; Hello?

Jackie: hey tay, sry i'm not home, i spent the night with justin

Tay; its ok, Eric spent the night anyway with me last night, he is busy cooking us breakfast

Jackie: well that is sweet of him, anyways, i just wanted to let you know, you have the day off from the club, and we will meet you at mom's house later on

Tay: Alright thanks ;) Me and Eric and kailyn are just gonna hang around here i think today

Jackie: Alright see you later, ily

Tay; ily2

(both hang up)

Tay: (goes into the kitchen) how are the flap jacks?

Kailyn: there better then yours (stuffs her mouth full)

Eric; (chuckles) i bet yours are tasty to

Tay: Oviously not as good as yours (eric puts a plate in front of her) Kailyn smaller bites

Kailyn; sorry mommy, Eric promised to read me a story later

Tay; he did did he, just remember that you have to pack your stuff today to

kailyn; i know :) (takes off into the Livng room)

Tay; i don't think i ever seen her this happy before

Eric; she is a good kid, she is like her mom, beautiful and strong (kisses tay's head)

Tay; i will do dishes, since you cooked

Eric; alright, i will go read a story to her, does she have a special book?

Tay: (hands him a old fairy tale book) anything out of here

Eric: right thanks :)

(eric goes into the living room)

(45 minutes minutes later, Tay goes into the living room and sees eric and kailyn playing cards)

Tay; What game are you playing?

Kailyn; go fish :)

Tay: who's winning

Eric: kailyn is kicking my bum

Tay: (sits on the couch) She is very good at this game

kailyn: (Takes the card from eric) i win again :)

Eric: Oh my i lost again (tickles kailyn) surrender

Kailyn: Mommy (giggling) Save me

Tay; (Goes to kailyn) save you?

Kailyn: Yes save me (giggling)

Tay: (Blows a raspberry on her belly) say you love me

Kailyn: Ily mommy (giggles)

Tay: Eric, Why don't you let her watch her show

Kailyn: sponge bob ! sponge bob (sits in front of the tv)

Tay: everyday she watches sponge bob

Eric: Sponge bob is awsome (sits beside kailyn) mind if i join you

Kailyn: Look its patrick ;o

Eric: ooo ;o patrick is awsome

(half an hour later)

Tay: Alright missy, go clean up your room and get ready to go to grandmas

Kailyn: do i have to

Tay: Umm yes you have to, now scoot, i will be up to help you pack in a bit

Eric: (watches kailyn leave) Now then, Whats next? (sits beside tay in the couch)

Tay: Next is packing up the stuff for the weekend and baking a chocolate cake (sighs)

Eric: Well, i do know how to bake, do you have a recipe?

Tay: Ya in the recips book under the stove why?

Eric: You go pack and help your daughter, i will bake the cake

Tay: (kisses him) what would i ever do without you (goes upstairs) kailyn are you getting ready?

Kailyn: Yes mommy, have you seen my pink shirt?

Tay: Ya it is in the dryer

Kailyn: oh right (runs to the laundry room)

Tay: (packing her suitcase) what do you need kailyn?

Kailyn: (sits on the bed) a hug :(

Tay: come here (hugs her) ilysm

Kailyn: (hugs her back) ily2 mommy, and i love eric :( he makes me feel safe

Tay: Ya, i get that feeling to (kisses her head) ready to go? (zips up her suitcase)

Kailyn: Mhmm, eric has my bag

Tay: (sighs) alright time to go see grandma

Kailyn: mommy why you sad?

Tay: just been a long week (walks into the kitchen) hey you, hows the cake?

Eric: (steps back from the counter) perfection ;)

Tay: (looks at the cake) wow, that is one great looking cake

Eric: Why thank you, you 2 ready to go?

Tay: That we are

(Eric, Tay, And kailyn go to the car)

Eric; (puts the bags in the back of the trunk) alright we are loaded

(Blue car pulls up)

Eric: Who is that?

Tay: I dunno... omg its jack (gones in the house)

Eric: Jack what are you doing here

Jack:  I came to see my daughter

Eric: Jack, Tay is moving on ok, and you left your daughter before she was born
 
Jack: I was scared, and i was also paid to do it with her

Eric: You disguting b*****d (punches him) dont you ever say anything to tay, i don't see how a sweet girl could fall for someone like you

Jack: (wipes his nose) Like i said, i was paid every day to date her, i didn't even like her

Eric: (clenches his fist) Go away, before i do something i regret

(police show up)

Bob: Eric, whats goign on?

Eric: Jack, he won't leave Tay alone

Bob: You again? (sighs) Jack your under arrest (puts cuffs on him)

Jack: (struggling) i only want to see kailyn!

Bob: She isn't even your daughter for crying out loud

Jack: Yes she is, now let me go

Bob: (throws him in the car) I'm sorry about this Eric, Tay (drives away)

Eric: Tay, it's safe to come out

Tay: (runs into eric's arms) how could i be such a fool (sobs)

Eric: (hugs her) it's alright, i got you

Tay: (sniffles) let's just go :( i want to get as far away from here as possible

Eric: (puts an arm around her shoulder) good idea (puts tay in the passenger seat) ready to go princess?

Kailyn: Mhmm (puts her thumb in her mouth)

Tay: When she gets upset, she puts something in her mouth, i guess it comforts her or something

Eric: i have an idea, (sits in the back seat) Do you want me to sit back here with you?

Kailyn: (takes thumb out of her mouth) yes (puts it back in and leans on eric)

Eric: you ok to drive?

Tay: (moves to the drivers seat) ya i'm good (starts the car)

Eric; Tay when we get to your mom's, i suggest you tell her about this

Tay: Mhmm

(half an hour later)

Eric: (takes kailyn out) why don't you go see grandma

Kaliyn: (kisses is cheek) ok

Tay: i will be along in a minute

Eric: Tay, are you ok?

Tay: I used to think i could out it all behind me,not deal with anything, But i am so scared to deal with this

Eric: (Grabs her hand) Tay, Your not alone in this, You have your family and friends behind you (kisses her forehead)

Tay: (sighs) your right (grabs his hand) thanks Eric, for everything

Eric: It is no problem (holds her hand)

Eve: (opens the door) well look who is here, Come to throw my daughter in the river again?

Eric: (Blushes) no mam, I only tried to help her (whispers to Tay) they never forget do they?

Tay: (giggles) My mother never forgets anything, right mommy ;)
 
Eve: damm rights (hugs Tay) Where is your sister?

Tay: (hugs her back) She is coming later

Logan: There is pie in the fridge help your selfs, and it is nice seeing you again eric

Eric: It is nce seein you to :)

(Tay and Eric go to the kitchen)

Kailyn: (eating pie) mom i found nate :D

Tay: (kisses her head) thats nice :)hi nate (kisses his head)

Nate: Aunt Tay, uncle eric :D

Eric: Uncle eric?

Tay:He calls everyone who is a freind of the family either aunty or uncle

Eric: Ah i see, hey nate :)

Kailyn: Eric come have pie with me

Eric:don't mind if i do (takes some pie) Mmmm thats good pie

Kailyn: Mhmm grandma always makes good pie (puts her dishes in the sink) mommy can i go play now

Tay: Yes just stay out of trouble

Kailyn: yes mommy (kisses tay's cheek)

Eric: I think i'm in love

Tay: (snorts) with my daughter?

Eric: Yes :) she is a cutie like her mother

Tay: (puts whipcream on Eric's nose) yes but her mother is also very pretty you know (puts her dishes in the sink)

Eric: Hey (wipes his nose, goes behind tay) yes i know her mother is very pretty :) (puts his arms around her waist) Which is why i love her mom to,,,

Tay: You love me?

Eric: I think i do, your pretty and smart, you raised a daughter by yourself, your the kind of woman any man would be lucky to have

Tay: (blushes) true, eric, you are handsome and kind, my daughter really likes you,and that says something because she dosn't like many ppl,  she worries they will hurt me

Eric: Well that is good news, i care alot about your daughter, she is sweet, and i can tell you did an excellent job teaching her manners, she is gonna be an angel when she grows up

Tay: I hope so (watching kailyn and nate running in the yard) she has had a difficult life eric, i am doidng the best i can for her

Eric: i know, and you did a damm fine job

Eve: (coming into the kitchen) where did my grand children go off to now

Tay: Playing outside :) how is fox?

Eve: (pours a cup of coffee) why not ask him yourself

Fox: (coming into the kitchen) did i hear my name? and did i hear correctly you told them my pie was in the fridge

Eve: the pie is for everyone (kisses his cheek)

Tay: hey daddy, still loving the pie ;)

Fox:damm rights, hey eric hows the farm?

Eric: Good , could be better, we need rain and soon

Tay: Right, well i will let you guys talk, i am gonna go see jezabel

Fox: Alrighty, be safe

Tay: will do (kisses his cheek) by the way we brought chocolate cake it is in the fridge

Fox: (laughing) thats my girl

(tay leaves to the barn)

Fox: So, You and my daughter huh (grabs a slice of cake)

Eric: (blushes) yes sir, and i am fond of her daughter to

Fox; (sighs) she needs someone eric, she may not seem like it, but she needs someone to lean on sometimes

Eric: I know,i plan to be there anytime she needs me, and she knows that

Fox: (watching Tay play with the kids) She almost died at birth you know

Eric: I never  knew that
 
Fox: She came out, she wasn't breathing, we all thought she died, but she came back to us

Eric: So she is a miracle

Fox: We like to think so, she is the youngest, and megan can't have any more kids,keep her safe eric, i worry so much about her

Megan: (coming back ino the kitchen) Eric, would you mind taking ths to tay? (hands him a basket),it is a lovely day for a sunset picnic

Eric: Alright (leaves to find tay)

Fox: What are you doing?

Megan: (sighs) Helping them find their true feelings (leans her head on his shoulder)

Fox: (kisses her head) very smart

(outside)

Eric; Your mom said to give this to you, what is it there (hands her the basket)

Tay: (looks towards the kitchen) A picnic, i think she is trying to get rid of us ;)

Eric: Oh wow,so where we goign?
 
Tay: My spot, we should have a good view of the sunset (attaches the basket to the horse) and you get to ride baby (runs her hand down the horses leg

Eric: baby? (petting the horse)

Tay: Ya she is gentle and loving ;)

Eric: Alright :)(jumps on the horse) woah girl

Tay; (getting on beauty) it isn't far to the place, and there is a cabin near there

Eric: A cabin? oh right the one your grandpa build right?

Tay: Mhmm, it is still in good shape and everything

Eric: Well he was good with wood

Tay: Mhmm, I'll race you :)

Eric: Your on (nudges his horse)

Tay: (giggling) Let's go beauty

(5 minutes later)

Eric: Woah (pulls back on the reins) nice goign baby :)

Tay: (laughing) ok so you won (gets off her horse and lets the horse go)

Eric; of course (let's his horse go) you were right though, it is beautiful up here (sits on the ground)

Tay: and quiet, if you listen, you can hear the water running

Eric: Ah yes (listening to the water) So why did your mom send us here?

Tay:( Putting the picnic down) she believes she is playing match maker with us

Eric: dosn't she know you love me already

Tay: lol i love you do i

Eric: yep (tackles her) of course you do :)

Tay; and if i say i don't

Eric: (tickles her) say it, or i won't let you up

Tay: (giggling) ok ok ily, now let meup before i pee my pants

Eric: hmmm (kisses her) i like this spot

Tay: (sits up) ya, something about the moutains and the sunset always makes me happy,no matter what happens

Eric: let's see what your mom packed (takes out ice cream) omg (squeals) how did she know i loved ice cream

Tay: (takes it from hm) idiot :) she knows i love ice cream

Eric; awe :( (takes out chicken)  chicken?

Tay: please :) (holds out some plates)

Eric: This was a good idea (hands her a glass of juice)

Tay: (sighs) ya it was, i wish i could leave everything here, just live a peaceful life

(meanwhile)

Megan: Kailyn! Nate! supper

Kailyn: coming (sees a car pull up) grandma someone is here, it is auntie jackie

Jackie: Hey kiddo (hugs kailyn) hey mom (kisses her cheek) your looking younger everyday

Megan: helly darling, and nice try, hello justin, nice to see you here :)

justin: sry for barging in, jackie insisted i come for your awsome meatballs

Megan: well you just go right in and help yourselves, tay and eric would join us, but they went on a picnic

Jackie; your always trying ti get rid of us aren't you

Megan: how could you say something like that (winks at justin)

Cody: where is my cake?

Jackie: in the fridge (hugs him) how is is belinda?

Cody: we broke up a week ago , you should come eat before it gets cold

Jackie why did you 2 break up?

Cody: She wanted more then i could give her (shrugs his shoulders)

Jackie: you should find someone and settle down codes

(At the peak)

Tay: i don't think i can eat anymore, i am stuffed (lays down on the blanket

Eric: (lays down beside her) i know, Tay  what do you think the future will bring?

Tay: (looks at him) me and you together with jackie?

Eric: You think so?

Tay; (looks up at the sky) i certinaly hope so,