A few hours have gone by since dad made an unexpected visit..
It's also been a few hours since I kicked him out of the house. I wonder where he'll go now.
Scott and I heard the front door unlock as mum entered the house.
"Oh, mum. Ya 'ave a few raindrops on ya! Is it raining?" I asked, turning around to look outside the window.
"Yeah, it is actually." Mum said with irritation.
"What's wrong with ya?" I asked, slowing turning around to face her.
I squinted my eyes, "What the 'ell is 'e still doing 'ere?" I asked, annoyed.
Mum pushed dad towards the stairs.
He's soaking wet.
" 'Ave ya been out there the whole time?" I asked.
Dad nodded.
I rolled my eyes.
"Julia, why would you leave your father outside in the rain?" Mum asked.
My eyes widened, "Did 'e tell ya nothing?!" I raised my voice, throwing my arms in the air.
"He told me what happened, why did you leave him out in the rain?" Mum repeated herself.
I glared at dad, crossing my arms. "I told 'im to leave since he was criticizing me. I thought the lad would take the hint and leave." I scowled.
"Well, he's staying until Yoko calls." Mum said, stomping up the stairs.
I sighed, "Oh, come on, Mum! He'll do us no good 'ere!" I said.
"I'm right 'ere, ya know." Dad said, waving at me.
I rolled my eyes, "Yeah, and I wish ya weren't." My voice went sassy.
Scott stood up awkwardly, "Um, mum? Ya know, Sydney 'ad 'er babies today!" Scott said, breaking the tension.
"Oh, really? How exciting!" Mum smiled.
I looked at mum, "Yeah, and I delivered both.." I mumbled.
All their heads snapped towards my direction, except Scott's.
"Ya delivered Sydney's babies? H-how could you do that?" Mum softly asked, trying to keep her smile on.
I shrugged, "The babies were coming.." I said.
"Well, that's different." Mum let out a laugh.
Dad smirked, "Maybe you'll be able to deliver your own baby then!" Dad said, patting me on the back.
I shot him a look, causing him to look at the ground awkwardly.
Mum sighed loudly, "Oh, can't you two just get along for once!" She yelled, going into the kitchen.
"Mum! We're practically the same person, that's why!" I shouted back.
Scott smirked, "But yer're better." He whispered in my ear.
I smirked, looking up at him. "I should be." I quietly said.
Dad cleared his throat, Scott and I looked at him.
"So, um... When did you two get married?" Dad awkwardly said.
"Two months ago." I said.
Scott smiled proudly at me.
"Have you been treating her good?" Dad softly asked.
Scott looked at my dad, "Ya really can't trust me with yer daughter, can ya?" Scott asked.
"Well, I don't want her to get hu-"
"I've known her since the first five fuckin' years of my life!" Scott shouted.
My eyes widened, Scott doesn't really yell...
"I'd never 'urt 'er! I love 'er!" Scott yelled.
"Ya were so fine with us dating, now since we 'ad sex ya can't get off our case!" Scott shouted.
"And we're both sick of it! If yer're going to stay at this 'ome, ya need to learn 'ow to shut up!" Scott yelled.
I bit my lip as I stood there awkwardly.
Dad glared at Scott, "You're right." He said.
"I'm sorry, Scott and Julia." He looked at both of us.
"I'll try." Dad said, forcing a small smile.
I sighed, "Yer room is downstairs." I mumbled.
"Go get dressed, yer're soaking wet." I said.
Dad slowly nodded, walking downstairs.
I groaned, sitting back on the couch.
" 'Ow long do ya think 'e's staying for?" I asked Scott.
Scott shrugged, sitting close to me.
"Two weeks like last time? Maybe e'll leave early too like last time."
I smirked, kissing Scott's cheek. "Maybe." I said.
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Scott and I sat outside, he played on my guitar as I sang softly.
Busted flat in Baton Rouge, waiting for a train
And I's feeling nearly as faded as my jeans.
Bobby thumbed a diesel down just before it rained,
It rode us all the way to New Orleans.
I pulled my harp from and my dirty red bandanna
I tried not to smile at Scott while he smirked at me lovingly.
I was playing soft while Bobby sang the blues.
Windshield wipers slapping time, I was holding Bobby's hand in mine,
I scooted closer to Scottie, our sides were touching as I sang louder.
We sang every song that driver knew.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose,
Nothing don't mean nothing honey if it ain't free! Now now.
And feeling good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues,
You know feeling good was good enough for me,
I planted a small kiss on Scott's cheek.
Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee.
From the Kentucky coal mines to the California sun,
Hey, Bobby shared the secrets of my soul.
Through all kinds of weather, through everything that we done,
Hey Bobby baby kept me from the cold!
One day up near Salinas, Lord, I let him slip away,
He's looking for that home and I hope he finds it,
But I'd trade all of my tomorrows for one single yesterday
To be holding Bobby's body next to mine.
I smirked as I wrapped my arm around Scott's waist while he played.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose,
Nothing, that's all that Bobby left me! Yeah.
But feeling good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues,
Hey, feeling good was good enough for me, hmm hmm,
Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee.
I started singing softly, closing my eyes.
La la la, la la la la, la la la, la la la la
La la la la la Bobby McGee.
La la la la la, la la la la la
La la la la la, Bobby McGee, la.
Scott started playing crazily as I sang louder.
La La la, la la la la la la,
La La la la la la la la la, hey now Bobby now Bobby McGee yeah!
Na na na na na na na na, na na na na na na na na na na na
Hey now Bobby now, Bobby McGee, yeah!
I started feeling the music, singing it with all my might.
Lord, I'm calling my lover, calling my man,
I said I'm calling my lover just the best I can!
C'mon, where is Bobby now, where is Bobby McGee, yeah!
I threw my arms up as I waved them in the air, Scott chuckled at me.
Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lord
Hey, hey, hey, Bobby McGee, Lord!
Yeah! Whew!
Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lord!
Hey, hey, hey, Bobby McGee.
Scott played the last few chords, strumming down his guitar fingerboard.
I smiled widely, "Great guitar skills, Scottie." I patted him on the back.
"I've taught ya well." I smirked.
Scott chuckled, kissing my lips.
"I'm glad you two are still singing music together." Dad said from behind.
My smile disappeared, Was he there the whole time?
"Um, thank ya." I awkwardly said, getting up from the deck.
"You sing with such emotion, Julia...You know, the contract is still on." Dad said.
I scowled at him, "Are ya trying to bribe me with this just for love?" I crossed my arms.
Dad shook his head, "No, no, no, Julia. Your band has a lot of talent that I want to spread throughout the world. I've told you this before." Dad sternly said.
I sighed, "Of course the band needs it and wants it. Just not now. Not for a while, actually." I said, gently placing my hands on my stomach.
Dad sighed, "Alright."
Dad stared at me as he started smiling.
I squinted my eyes at him, "What?"
Dad shrugged, "I'm getting excited on becoming a grandfather I guess." He smiled widely.
I smirked, "Ya should be.." I softly said.
"May I?" Dad asked, reaching his hands out towards me.
I put my hands down, "Go ahead." I said.
Dad gently placed his hands on my stomach, "Do you know the gender yet?" Dad curiously asked.
I shook my head, "Nope. We want it to be a surprise." I smiled.
Scott coughed.
I chuckled, "I mean, I want it to be a surprise."
Dad smiled at me, "This'll be a great surprise then."
I smiled, "Yeah, we 'ave the room all set up upstairs. We can always paint it or decorate it more colorfully once the baby is here. But it'll do." I said.
Dad smiled at me again, "How much longer do you have to go?"
I sighed, "Three more months." I said, smiling down at myself.
Dad smirked, "Looks like it'll be a little baby then." He softly said.
I shrugged, "Guess so.."
Dad suddenly gasped.
My eyes widened, "What?" I said.
Dad smile went wider, "I felt the baby kick." He softly said in awe.
Scott put the guitar down as he walked towards dad and I.
"Ya did?" Scott said, astonished.
Scott placed his hand on my stomach.
I chuckled, This isn't weird at all.
I looked out to the street, waving at the neighbors that walk by as they stare at me.
I smirked, placing my own hands on my stomach.
"It's a beautiful thing, isn't it?" I said.
Dad nodded, "Yeah."
"My baby..." Scott whispered.
I smiled at him.
"I remember the first time I felt you kick. It was magical. You were a hard kicker then, and you probably still are." Dad said.
I smirked.
"She still does." Scott said.
I chuckled, "I'll be even more tough once this baby comes. I'll be so protective." I said.
Dad let go of me, "I know you will. I'm proud that you can take care of yourself." Dad said.
I glared at him, "I've almost done it my whole life." I mumbled.
Dad sighed, "Julia, I-"
"Dinner!" Mum called.
I looked at Dad awkwardly as Scott and I went inside.
He can apologize all he wants, but I can't find a way to forgive him.
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A/N: That was Janis Joplin's, "Me and Bobby McGee"