Chapter 42
T.K. P.O.V
I did it. I graduated high school. We did it. Our prom night was beautiful. I started fire academy. Together with Buck. Carlos Started police academy. I don't know if they call it that way.
Carlos and I have our own apartment. It's next to Bucks so we are neighbors. Can't believe Claire and Tyler are already 1 year old. Time goes by so fast.
Carlos and I made a Road Trip after school for two months. West Coast, Canada, east coast and a little bit of Mexico. It was great. Best time. We sent Buck a postcard from every city.
About my dad. Yeah we are not talking. For almost a year now. He's been texting me very often but I'm not responding. They opened up a new firehouse. The 126. So he's there now with his team. Marjan, Paul, Judd, Mateo, Nancy, Tommy and Tim. Mateo told me. I'm still talking to him. He's a good friend of us. He helped Buck and me to get ready for the job.
Buck and I did our recruit training. Today is our last day. Just like Carlos last day. Tomorrow he will start working at the LAPD. He will drive with Athena Grant. Buck and I don't know which firehouse we will do our Probation year. Hopefully a good house.
Eddie is still in Afghanistan. He haven't heard from him for over 6 months now...hopefully he's okay...we can't reach him. I really don't know.
Buck: can't believe we did it *grins and pushes him softly*
T.K: yeah *smiles and wipes away a bit of sweat* it was hard but we did it.
Buck: maybe we are at the same firehouse
T.K: maybe but I don't know
Chief: okay next one is Evan Buckley *smiles and shakes his hand* congrats. You finished fire academy and will start working your first shift at the 118. *smiles* you will work with Captain Nash
Buck: thank you *smiles and takes his certificate*
Chief: *calls up a few more names* okay and the last one is Tyler Kennedy Strand. *shakes his hand* congratulations, you finished fire academy and will start working at the 126 with Captain Strand.
T.K: *his smile disappears* Uhm thank you *smiles softly*
For gods sake! Really? The 126?! Are they fucking kidding me?! I don't want to work with my dad...I bet it was his idea....Mateo I'll kill you. He promised me to keep it a secret...
T.K: can we Switch? *looks at Buck* you take the 126 and I take the 118...
Buck: i don't think this is possible. Come on let's drive home. Let's grab some food and eat together. I am pretty sure the kids love to see their godfather *grins*
T.K: sure *smiles softly* I'll call Mateo in the car. *calls him* hey Mateo
Mateo: hey T.K *smiles* you look exhausted *laughs*
T.K: i am thanks *laughs* and you have something in your Face, looks like ashes.
Mateo: oh thanks *laughs* so how was your last day? Excited for your first shift tomorrow?
T.K: kind of. I have one question. More like two. First of all, is my dad around you?
Mateo: no he's out on a walk with Buttercup
T.K: okay Good. Second question, did you tell him about fire academy?
Mateo: no not exactly *sighs* but I guess he saw a message on my phone.
T.K: oh my gosh.
Mateo: wait why are you asking?
T.K: because I will work at the 126 *sighs*
Mateo: really? *smiles* that's great!
T.K: sure it's great to work with you but I don't want to work with my dad.
Mateo: I'll help you through it.
T.K: i Hope so. Okay so see you tomorrow. *hangs up*
Buck: Burger?
T.K: yes please. I'll quickly ask Carlos what he wants
I text Carlos and Buck texts Taylor. One hour later we sit at the table all together and eat.
Carlos: so which firehouse did you guys get? *smiles*
Taylor: did you get the 118? You told me you wanted to go there *smiles*
Buck: yeah I did *smiles*
Carlos: what about you? *grabs his hand*
T.K: the 126 but I'll ask for a different one *sighs*
Taylor: isn't the 126 your dads firehouse?
T.K: exactly. That's the problem. *sighs* where are the kids?
Taylor: already in bed. They were tired and fell asleep so I put them into bed.
T.K: I'll go over and take a shower. I'm tired. Good Night *smiles softly*
I go over and take a long shower. When I come to the bedroom Carlos is already in bed and reading a book. I lie down next to him and turn off my light. I turn my alarm on and stare at the wall. My phone is ringing. Again. My dad....the fourth time this evening. I block his number so I finally have can sleep.
Carlos: *cuddles up behind him* what's wrong babe
T.K: it's *sighs* i don't know....it's just I haven't talked to my dad for almost a year now and the last time we talked I overdosed and...and
Carlos: babe hey *kisses his neck* you are clean for almost a year now. You graduated high school and you start working as a firefighter tomorrow. You are doing great! You visit meetings twice a week. You see a therapist once a week. Babe I'm so proud of you And no matter what happens tomorrow. You can do this! *kisses him*
T.K: you're right. I can do this. 24 hours with my dad. Then I have 24 hours free time. *grabs his arm* now lets go to bed.
Carlos: sounds great.
We fall asleep very quickly. In the middle of the Night someone rings the doorbell. I wake up and grab my phone. It's almost 2:30am. Who is this?
Carlos: oh my gosh *puts a pillow on his head* what time is it *mumbles*
T.K: almost 2:30 *sighs and gets up* I really hope it's important
I walk to the door and open it. It's Buck.
T.K: Morning *sighs* why are you up?
Buck: i was up because of the kids but this doesn't matter now. *comes inside*
T.K: sure come in *closes the door again* why are you here? Wait where are you going?
Buck: *goes to the bedroom* because Carlos needs to hear it too
T.K: needs to hear what? buck what's wrong. *yawns*
Carlos: i was having such a Good Dream *sighs and looks at Buck*
Buck: it's Eddie...he's...
T.K: he's what? He's in Afghanistan, yeah.
Carlos: did something happen?
Buck: he's...he's been shot...