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The trip was short but the whole scenery changed. The yard began to stretch further and further back. The houses began to be further in between. Eventually they pulled into a long driveway to a large two story house. It was painted blue and had a wrap around porch with a small swing. “This is it.” Phil’s spoke. He parked the car and everyone got out. Nick walked to the back only to see Phil walking to the house with his luggage.
“Tom’s! Give the tour?” Phil called. “Yep! C’mon big man, I’ll show you around!” Tommy ran into the house, leaving the man he is supposed to be touring around with his older brother. “Sorry about him, he’s just excited.” Will spoke. He walked into the house leaving Nick alone outside.
He pulled his phone out of his pocket and went into his contacts. He clicked his favorites and called the only contact there. He called them and put the phone up to his ear. It rung once when the other person picked up.
“Sap? Are you ok?” Karl spoke.
“Yeah I’m fine. I’m out of the hospital.” Nick spoke.
“Good I’m coming over.” He heard Karl shuffling in the background.
“I’m not home. A whole bunch of legal stuff but I have to live with some dude and his foster kids.” Nick spoke.
“Wait, are you living with Mr. Watson?!” Karl spoke.
“Uh yeah? How did you know?” Nick asked, shocked.
“He’s always taking in kids, pretty much the only guy in this town nice enough to do it.” Karl continued and changed the topic to something a bit more… sensitive. “I’m sorry about Quackity. He’s an asshole and I’ve already dealt with him.”
“Dealt with him?” Nick asked, confused as to what Karl did.
“Not like that!” Karl laughed. Nick smiled at the warm feeling he felt in his chest. It slowly replaced the nausea in his stomach. He settled against the car, catching himself smiling. He zoned out on the sweet voice of Karl talking, and closed his eyes. He saw memories dance in his head, of laughter and joy.
He opened his eyes and a pinkette quite literally jump scared him into a yelp.
“What the fuck man?!” Nick screamed, also scaring Karl. “I’m sorry, I gotta go.” He spoke into the phone, “Love you”. He mumbled. He clicked the small red button, ending the call.
Techno raised an eyebrow and smirked, causing annoyance in Nick.
“What do you want?” Nick asked again.
“Phil wants you inside. He’s gonna go over the rules. He didn’t want to interrupt your call, but I didn’t care as much.” The do said in his ever so monotone voice.
“Fine.” Nick spoke, following him into the house.