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#Doc said that if he lives through the next few days he'll be alright
zeawesomebirdie · 10 months
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Oh my god okay, I'm on episode 7 (Never Pester Chester) of the Gunsmoke radio programme, and oh my goodness gracious the way Shiloh says "I can carry him, if you get tired Marshal" and the way Matt just grunts and says, so slowly so carefully, "I won't get tired," as if there isn't a single thing in all of Kansas that is going to stop him from getting Chester to Doc right away
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astro-rain · 4 years
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delicate; b.barnes
chapter four - mri’s & other modern commodities
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synopsis: bucky faces his first day of treatment, and discovers some new things along the way: some scary, some awesome, some maybe slightly embarassing.
pairings: bucky barnes x fem!reader
[A/N]: not my gif
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When he woke up, he scanned his room, making sure everything was the same as how he left it the night before. Making sure no one came in while he was asleep and poisoned his brain. Making sure he was waking up in his living quarters in Wakanda and not a damp cell in some secret Hydra base. It was just something he did now.
Some may call it paranoia, others may call it adaptation. Either way, once he stepped outside and made sure he was alone, he allowed himself to take a breath.
Today was the day, the first day of official treatment. He had no idea what to expect; he was just hoping to high heavens that it would end up working. Freedom. That's all he wanted. Liberation from the chains Hydra had had around him since he fell from the train all those years ago.
He was apprehensive for sure, but he tried his best to keep himself optimistic. Bucky was sure that Shuri was smarter than any Hydra scientist he once came in contact with. So, if they can tear apart his mind, perhaps she can put it back together. Right?
Her in addition to (Y/N). That psychologist woman. He had spoken to her the day before at the lake. She was funny, and she seemed decently easy to talk to. That's a good sign, he guessed. She told him that she hadn't minded relocating to assist in his treatment, but he honestly couldn't make out her true feelings. She was rather hard to read. Perhaps it was a psychologist thing; he tried not to look too far into it.
He waited outside his door until two Wakandans came to escort him to Shuri. Bucky noticed they were armed. Guards. He wasn't surprised nor did he blame them. However, that didn't make it any easier to trust. He hadn't had that luxuy in a very long time. The former assassin fought against the voice in the back of his head telling him to analyze their every move in order to ensure that he wasn't in any danger. That any minute they weren't going to strap him down and rip his brain apart the way it had been so many times before. So many times. He gave the slightest wince at the thought. His brain suddenly felt prickly, painful memories creeping up on him.
Not now, don't think about it.
Sometimes, if he fixated on the thoughts for too long, he would drive himself to this panicked state of fear and constriction. He wasn't sure exactly what this thing was. All he knew was that these things - these episodes - were extremely unpleasant, and utterly unnecessary at the moment.
He shook his head (somehow hoping that this would rid him of the prickly memories like a dog shaking off water), strands of long brown hair swaying quickly in front of his eyes, and fixed his gaze to the floor.
Floor. Floor. Floor. Floor. Just the floor. The floor. The floor. The floor-
"Sergeant Barnes!" Shuri welcomed him happily.
Oh. He was in the lab now. He let out a breath he didn't realize he was holding. Let's do this.
"Good morning," he smiled, "and just Bucky's okay."
"Of course, of course. This is my lab! Best place in Wakanda in my humble opinion. Today's only the first day of treatment, so nothing too intensive. But, we will be working all the same!"
He glanced around the lab. The guards were at the doorway and they didn't look like they were leaving anytime soon. Again, he wasn't surprised. Moreover, sitting at a table a few feet from Shuri, was a familiar face. This familiar face soon met his gaze.
"Hi, Bucky" (Y/N) greeted, offering a polite smile. "See! I remembered this time."
Bucky grinned. "Are you still (Y/N), or is it Dr. (Y/L/N) since we're in the lab now?"
"I'm always (Y/N)."
"I don't know, if I went to school for as long as you did, I'd make everyone call me Doctor," Shuri added.
(Y/N) laughed. "Well, if you want to call me Doctor you're more than welcome, Shuri."
"That's the spirit, Doc," she declared before turning to Bucky. "Now, follow me and we'll get a quick MRI done."
"A what?" He quickly caught up to Shuri who already started walking away.
"An MRI. It stands for magnetic resonance imaging. Basically, scanners use strong magnetic fields, magnetic field gradients, and radio waves to generate images of the organs in the body."*
Yes, very basic.
(Y/N) leaned over to Bucky, explaining softly, "It's used to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body."**
"Oh."
"You just lay down and it scans you. Y'don't even feel anything."
"Thats... not too bad, I guess."
"It's a bit of a tight fit though, so I hope you're aren't claustrophobic."
Bucky rubbed the back of his neck. "Well, after cryo, I doubt tight spaces will be too much of a bother for me."
"Right," said (Y/N), "but it's still decently in your personal space. Just so you know - so there's no surprises."
He nodded. They didn't say anything until Shuri stopped short in front of them. She stood a couple feet from a shiny metal table which was lined up in front of an equally shiny and metallic semi-cricle arch. It was long enough to fit - well, would you look at that - a body.
"Oh. I guess there is a surprise," (Y/N) blurted, turning to Shuri, confused. "That isn't like any MRI machine I've ever seen."
"That's because you're in Wakanda," Shuri flashed a proud smile. "Tech's a bit... advanced here."
(Y/N) turned to Bucky. He thought he saw something resembling self consciousness flow across her features, but he wasn't sure.
"Sorry, I guess I was wrong. But, honestly this is way better than a typical MRI set up. It's much more open... and wide. Regularly, it would be like a super narrow tube with hardly any space inside. This way, you'll even be able to see us and the rest of the room."
That's good. More space. More freedom. And he'll be able to see her- them, see them.
Shuri clapped. "Alright! Shall we get started then?"
He had no idea how any of this worked; he was way out of his element here. He just barely learned what a damn MRI was, and had to hide his shock when he found out. Medicine has changed dramatically since 1945. Although it is helpful, he is completely clueless. Great.
"Do I jus-just lay on the table?" He asked, unsure.
"Yep! Just lie there and be absolutely still, and I'll do the rest," Shuri replied, reassuringly as she walked around to a control panel next to the machine, preparing to start.
Bucky took his place on the thin metal table, and he thought he was seeing things. Was it was levitating? Honestly, from what he's seen so far he wouldn't even be surprised. He stared up at the ceiling, getting lost in thought. A string of various questions and uncertainties fluttered through his battered mind.
Would the metal arm interfere with the magnet- oh. Right. No arm. Just a scan, no need to worry. (Y/N) said it would be fine. Can I even trust her Then again, can I even trust anyone yet? She's the best I got right now. Damn it, I wish I wasn't so wary of everyone.
"Hey," a gentle voice pulled him out.
He looked over to the left of him, the side with no arm. (Y/N).
"I can practically hear your brain whirring around right now - which is justified - but do you need anything?"
'Do you need anything?' He hadn't heard that phrase in a while.
He adjusted his body on the table. "I'm alright, just... a bit out of my element here."
She nodded, knowingly. "Honestly, me too. This lab looks like somethin' out of a sci-fi movie for me, so I can't imagine what it must feel like to you."
She was looking down at him. He felt vulnerable, exposed. It seemed like she noticed.
"Here, I have an idea."
With that, she turned and grabbed something from a nearby table. Rotating around to face him again, she displayed what she had taken: a pair of headphones... but without a wire? What the hell?
"Are they broken?" he asked, feeling perpetually confused.
"No, they're wirelessly connected to my phone. It's called bluetooth."
The look on his face was almost laughable.
"Bluetooth? What kind of name is Bluetooth?"
"The kind of name that I didn't invent nor should I be blamed for," she chuckled. "Do you want to listen to music while you're in there? It might help to keep you down on Earth with us."
Music. The thought was almost surreal. He hadn't been privileged with such a pleasure in longer than he'd care to admit. It actually seemed... nice.
"Y-yeah," he said, pondering. "That'd actually be nice."
"Awesome."
She leaned over him to put the headphones on his ears, causing him a very conflicting series of emotions.
First of all, close. She was very close to his face. His face, his eyes, his nose, his lips. It almost seemed a tad bit intimate. And then he realized he hadn't been this close to a woman in forever. A real woman, not some fellow assassin he had to take out. He hoped the shy embarrassment he felt didn't show on his cheeks.
Second of all, she was wrapping something around his head, his brain. He tried not to, but he couldn't stop the muscle memory of what he'd been conditioned to feel. Hydra's machine would wrap around his head and rip his psyche apart. His mind expected pain, the worst pain, the dehumanizing, out of body, mind splitting pain. He hoped the way he flinched ever so slightly didn't offend (Y/N).
She didn't seem offended, and her voice was soft. "You're good. Just music and a scan. Then you're done."
He looked up at her face, reassuring and calm. He took a deep breath.
"Good?" she asked.
He nodded. "Think so."
"If it's too much at any point just let us know, and we'll pull you right out. It's your comfort level, your choice."
His choice. Choice. Control. The prospect gave him comfort.
She gave him one last look before stepping away and signaling Shuri to start the machine. The seemingly levitating table began a smooth descent into the machine when the music started playing. It almost startled him, but he then he was pleasantly surprised by what he heard.
There were loud drums, guitar riffs with attitude, and voices that had so much emotion they were almost screaming. It was like no music he had ever heard before, and he loved it. In fact, he was so into it that he didn't even notice when the MRI had finished. That is, until he felt a feather light hand on his shoulder. His eyes opened, and (Y/N) had the biggest grin on her face. While taking the headphones off of him, she looked very pleased with herself.
She looked at Shuri but declared to no one in particular, "Bucky likes Rock and Roll!"
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* = from wikipedia
** = from wikipedia
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yourmidnightlover · 3 years
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SSA Hotchner: chapter 4 - romantic love
TW - threatening letter, a bit of combat, flirting, alluding to sexual themes but not really? let me know if i missed something :)
WC - 2,898
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walking into the frat house you scanned the room for spencer immediately, finding him in the corner where he could keep an eye on everything in the living room area and then some. you gave him a subtle nod when he made eye contact with you to signal you knowing his presence.
"alright, y/n. i need you to scope the place for the guy in the picture we showed you," morgan's voice rang out from your earpiece. "he'll be somewhere near the entrance looking for his next victim."
you gave two taps on your earring to let them know you understood. you began walking further into the living room, making eye contact with spencer again who nodded his head to your right. you looked over your shoulder and found the suspect.
you grabbed a cup of some unknown substance, not wanting to take a sip of it anyway. you traced your finger along the edges as you saw lucas stillwater eyeing you. you bit the bottom of your lip gently, noticing how he began walking towards you almost immediately.
"hi, pretty lady," he greeted you, his hand coming to find your waist.
"hi," you smiled softly, repressing your gag reflex from his touch.
"this dress is... something else, sweetcheeks," already two pet names. got it, dick.
"this ol' thing? i've had it for ages," you started, before moving to fix the collar of his shirt. "now you... look great in this shirt. only..." you pulled him in so you could whisper, "i think it might look better off."
"damn, junior hotch," morgan laughed. "you've really got some game."
"you don't waste any time, do ya?" he smiled as he tucked a stray hair behind your ear.
"hmm... what can i say?" you pulled back to look him in the eyes, removing your hands from him completely. "i know what i want."
"morgan, how about we don't mention my sister like that. got it?" aaron announced.
"you and me both, sugar. you and me both," he growled as he eyed you up and down.
"sir, yes sir," morgan laughed once again.
"i'm hoping that something is me?" you bat your eyelashes innocently, tilting your head in curiousity.
"that something is most definitely you," he agreed. "what do ya say we get out of here, head back to my place?" he placed his hands on your waist, pulling you closer to his body.
"hmm," you traced his chest with your index finger. "i would love to... but i can't," you immediately pulled back and out of his grip, walking across the living room closer to spencer.
"great. now flirt with spencer to entice him more," morgan announced. "you have to get him really riled up, whatever it takes."
spencer had seen how you acted with lucas. as much as he hated to admit, it got underneath his skin. he wanted to be the only one you talked to like that, even if it was just for a case.
you walked over to spencer, biting your lip once again as you approached him. once you got to him, you turned him to face the direction the unsub was once in.
"is he watching?" you whispered in his ear.
"uh, mmhmm. he uh, he's watching," he nodded.
"i'm sorry if this makes you uncomfortable," you swallowed.
you noticed the way his breathing picked up. the way his body nearly trembled at your touch. you were clearly making him uncomfortable.
"just act like it's someone else, alright?" you asked before pulling back, playing with a few strands of his hair.
"he looks angry, keep doing that," spencer announced.
"that's good," you swallowed, feeling a bit nervous about what was supposed to go down later that night. "so you're going back with me, right?" you asked with a grin.
"uhm, yea. i am," he nodded. "doing so would entice the unsub even further, ensuring that he'd follow you back."
"okay, sounds good," it was your turn to nod with a smile. "i can't wait to get out of these heels," you giggled as you brought your other hand to his shoulder. "they're rather uncomfortable."
"they look amazing," he grinned with his puppy dog eyes. "i uh- i know i wasn't really able to s-say anything before," he swallowed. "you look re-really beautiful."
"thank you, spence," you blushed. "do you think we're good to leave now?" he nodded. "great, i'm so glad i can change out of this," you laughed as you pulled his hand out the door and towards a car the fbi had gotten just for this case.
you drove to your 'house,' noticing a dark blue sedan following close behind as you pulled into the driveway. you quickly got out, and made your way inside while holding spencer unbelievably close.
once you got inside you went into the bedroom to grab the change of clothes so you could get out of the dress. it was a pair of sweatpants and a short tank top. you were also able to take out the earpiece since the unsub couldn't directly see you.
walking out of the bathroom, you met spencer in the bedroom once again. you noticed him looking at you in a weird way.
"what is it?" you squinted your eyebrows as you looked over your appearance. "i don't think there's a stain on these clothes, i just bought them a month ago."
"th-there's not," you furrowed your brows even more in confusion. "it's just... you look amazing in both a party dress and while dressed in what some would call their 'lazy day clothes,' i just don't see how that's fair," he chuckled as you went to sit down beside him on the bed.
"well i would say you look great in 'lazy day clothes' and in your work clothes and in a tuxedo and in practically anything," you moved a strand of hair behind his ear. "be sure to give yourself credit where it's due, doc."
"thank you, y/n," he said in a tone so genuine it sounded as though you had given him the greatest gift in the world, not just a kind compliment.
"of course," you smiled as you went to the head of the bed, ensuring that there was a gun in the drawer beside it.
"morgan just texted and said the unsub's car is parked outside. he's going to come in about 5 minutes from now," spencer announced.
"i have my gun, you?" you looked at him, he nodded. "great," you felt your breathing pick up.
"hey," spencer placed a hand on your lower thigh. "i'm here, alright? i'll go to the back door, that's where he enters the house," he rubbed his thumb soothingly. "he won't hurt you."
"right. he won't hurt me. but what about you?" you asked, placing your hand over his.
"don't worry about me," he took your hand and pressed his lips to it. "i'll be okay."
"if you aren't okay by the end of the night i'm gonna kill you," you warned him as he placed your hand in his lap, still covered by his.
"alright, i'll hold you to that," he chuckled quietly. "i'll be back, alright?" you nodded as he got up and made his way to the back door.
you walked up to the front door, looking out the peephole and seeing nothing but darkness which was odd. there was a porch light on, and streetlights on the street that lit it up. so why was there no light?
you moved to flip the light switch on, finding it didn't work at all. you went to the kitchen, it didn't work. then once you made your way to the back door where spencer was supposed to be, he wasn't there.
you began panicking. he was gone. he was dead. he was hurt. gone. hurt. dead? you ran back to the living room, finding spencer passed out you placed your gun beside his body to examine him. with what seemed to be a tranquilizing dart in his neck.
you felt arms around your neck and torso, then another pair by your feet. you immediately started kicking as the arm around your neck began squeezing harder than before. you tilted your chin down, bringing your hands up to gouge at the person's eyes that was behind you. he went down wailing
using your core, you kept yourself up as the person holding your torso fell back, you wrapped your legs around his body. you jabbed his gut before putting arms around his neck as you used all your strength to choke his neck, twisting your body around to the back of his body. once you were on his back, you were able to unwrap your legs from his body and use that leverage to induce more pain, he passed out within seconds.
you quickly dropped his body and pointed your gun at the guy who was still screaming, recognizing him as lucas. the door busted down, morgan rushing through with aaron, guns raised.
the heaving in your chest didn't stop or slow down, still having that rush of adrenaline from what just went down.
"you're alright," aaron breathed a sigh of relief as he went to engulf you in his arms.
"i told you i would be," you breathed in the comforting scent of your brother, home.
"damn, y/n," morgan came to clap you on the back. "i didn't know you had that in you. taking down two grown men? remind me to never mess with you,"
"spencer, he-he got hit with a tranquilizer," you announced, motioning to where his body lay on the couch.
"don't worry about him, it's a normal valium tranquilizer. it'll ware off soon," morgan informed you, a wave of relief washing over you.
"so how'd this happen?" aaron asked, you turned to face him.
"spence went to the back door to wait for them to enter since that's where he was supposed to come in. then i went to the front door just to be safe, but i couldn't see anything. it was totally dark. they had cut off power for the block," you turned to face morgan. "that's what we missed. once i figured that out i went to check on spencer, he wasn't by the back door so i went back to the living room and found him here like that," you motioned to him on the couch. "then i felt someone's arms around my neck and feet. i gouged his eyes out, held my body up and choked the other one. ba-da-bing, ba-da-boom! you guys come in," you summarized.
"i don't think i've ever been this impressed by you, y/n," aaron smiled, proud of his little sister.
"well i have been taking self defense lessons since i left home," you shrugged.
"really?" he asked, surprised by the news.
"mhmm. i thought that since dad was..." you cut yourself off. "yea, i've just wanted to know how to protect myself and others," you corrected.
aaron's eyes softened as you stumbled over your words, engulfing you in a hug to comfort you. he rested his chin on your head.
"i love you, aaron," you whispered so only he could hear.
"i love you," he replied, placing a kiss on your hairline.
back on the plane, you sat beside spencer who was still passed out from the tranquilizer. he was supposed to wake up sometime before you land, but with his quick metabolism it would probably be much sooner. you kept your gaze on his peaceful sleeping demeaner. moving your hand around his face, you brushed his hair back once more.
basically everyone else was asleep on the jet aside from you and emily. she noticed the way you looked at him. wistfully. worried. loving.
"he's alright," emily spoke up, sitting in the chair closest to the couch. you rose your eyes to meet hers.
"i-i know," you nodded. "i just... i thought he was-" you cut yourself off.
"but he's not," she titled her head as you looked back at him sleeping. "he's breathing. he'll wake up soon."
"there was a moment when i saw he wasn't there, by the back door, and i just-i didn't know..." you sighed as you traced his cheekbone with the side of your finger.
"you know, he's pretty smitten by you, too?" emily asked with a smirk.
"please," you rolled your eyes. "he's a genius."
"after he first met you, he asked me all about you. he wanted to know where you went to college, your hobbies, interests, whether or not you had a boyfriend," she wiggled her eyebrows suggestively.
"that doesn't mean anything, em. it just means he's curious of a new person," you finally refocused your eyes on her. "besides, how do you know i like him?"
"come on, y/n. i've known you for how long?" she whisper-yelled. "i know when you have a little crush on someone."
"who said it was little?" you laughed "no, i just haven't ever had a real relationship before. i don't think i'm meant to be in one," you shrugged.
"why not?" she furrowed her brows
"i've just never been lucky in the dating aspect. i've learned to be happy with myself... by myself," you proudly announced. "and you know what happened with my parents, it just doesn't seem like many relationships these days are actually happy. they all end in divorce or someone stays because they're too afraid to leave or... or it's just not a good idea."
"if this is because of your dad..." she trailed off.
"it's not just because of my dad, it's because i don't think relationships are necessary. i don't think romantic love is... real," you brought your hands to spencer's, fiddling with his fingers to calm yourself down.
"you don't believe in love?" she asked incredulously.
"i don't believe in romantic love," you corrected.
"how did i never know this about you? i mean not believing in love is kind of a big thing..." she rose her eyebrows comically.
"it's never really been brought up," you dropped his hand and shrugged your shoulders.
spencer began stirring in his spot, he leaned up and squinted his eyes at you. he took a deep breath and wrapped his arms around you, bringing you as close to him as possible.
"you're alright," he sighed into your hair. "i thought they were going to hurt you."
"they didn't. i'm alright, spence. i promise," you stroked his hair gently, trying your best to calm him. "i'm okay," you tried to pull back, only to find his grip on you tighten slightly.
"just... just let me hold you for a little longer?" he pleaded as he placed a kiss to your forehead.
"if you're gonna do that then i wanna take a nap," you giggled as you moved the two of you to lay down together, his arms under yours as you curled into his chest.
"whatever you'd like," he sighed.
he heard what you said about love not being real. he heard about how you liked him, but how it couldn't go anywhere. and he was determined to change that for you, no matter what it took.
and he didn't know much about yours or aaron's childhood. from what happened in his own, he understood why someone would want to keep it under wraps. he just wanted you to know that it was alright to confide in him as he has you.
he wants to be that person you went to when you had nightmares about your past. he wants to be the one to chase away the bad guys from your past. he wants to be your future, as well. he wants to be the one you come home with. he wants to be with you. he wants to love you. he wants to be loved by you.
as much as you hated to admit, he's already starting to break down your walls. and that scared you more than your childhood ever did...
the next couple of weeks went by quicker than expected. you quickly found your place within the team, no surprise there since you already knew them. after penelope found out how you had taken the two men down she began calling you her 'little dynamite.'
spencer and you had hung out a couple more times outside of work. he had come over to your place and watched another movie, you went to his so he could give you a lesson on chess, and the two of you went out to eat after a hard case, finishing it with an ice cream with one another.
aaron had been a bit less protective of you after he found out how you had taken self defense classes. he knew you had training with the bureau, but knowing you had training outside of work just eased his mind a bit more.
emily hadn't pressed you on the whole 'romantic love' topic, but she had pressed you on you crush on spencer. she was convinced you and he would be the power couple of the bau.
the rest of the team had gone out together a total of two times after cases. you went out, didn't drink because you needed to drive yourself home, and then went back home.
there was one more letter. one more threat.
i can't believe people actually look up to you. why do they think you're so perfect?
you don't even know how to do your job right and you have men falling at your feet.
you should rot in hell. maybe i should send you there.
no big deal. yet.
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Amanda's new puppy
Luka, Damien and Avery talking about something, Craig walks over.
Craig: What are you guys talking?
Luka: (looks him) It's kind of A secret.
Craig: Bro, tell me. I'm good at keeping secrets.
Luka: (rises eyebrow) Craig, dude, do you remember that one time you told everyone that Alex was going to proposed to me on my 24th birthday including me.
Craig: ... ... You need to let go of the past, Luka.
Luka thinks for a moment, then hold up his phone and sees a picture of an adorable Black and white border collie puppy.
Luka: I'm getting Amanda a puppy~.
Craig: Holy crap! What a cutie. Luka, that's great.
Damien: Indeed it is. She's been at the shelter for a few months, her other siblings have already been adopted, * starts tearing up* I-I'm just so happy to see this little one find forever Home~ (starts crying)
Avery: (pat Damien on the back) She's a healthy lady. Good puppy play, loves kids and people. And gets very well with other dogs big and small She's just need a few more shots before you can take her home, Mr. Jarvis. Give it a until tomorrow.
Luka: (grins) Perfect. (signs the papers)
The Next Day, Luka works into the animal Shelter, Damien in his volunteer clothing is holding a small Black and white border collie puppy.
Luka: Morning~. (sees the puppy) Hi, sweetie. Ready to go home. (takes the puppy from Damien and and she start licking his face)
Damien: I'm so grateful that you are giving this little girl a good home.
Luka: Of course. She will be very loved and taken care of.
Damien: ... ... ... (burst into tears and and hugs tightly)
Luka: ... ... Um... There there, man. It's... okay?
Puppy: (start looking Damien's face)
Mary: (walks over and sees, then pats) Dams, sweetheart, it's okay. Let go of Luka. (pulls of him of and watchable as Damien walked away still crying)
Luka: ... Is... he gonna be okay???
Mary: Oh, Damien will be okay. He gets very emotional when people adopt animals here. (looks at puppy and smiles at her) Did you tell Amanda yet?
Luka: Not yet. She's still has no idea. I'm going to Preiser when she gets home from school.
Mary: Oh, this is something I need to be a part of. What time is she coming home?
The talked for a while long before saying their goodbyes.
Luka put a harness and leash on the puppy and said a good to Mary, and headed out the door.
He spot Robert walking out of Avery's with Betsy.
Robert: Thanks, Doc.
Avery: No problem. If her ear is acting up again let me know and I can write out A prescription.
Betsy: (running out and spots Luka down the hall and makes a beeline for him)
Luka: (looks down, and smiles) Hello there, Miss. Betsy. (bends down and pets her)
Robert: (walks over, and smiles at Luka) Hey, baby doll. (about to give Luka a kiss when spots the puppy)
The Puppy walks up to Betsy, and sniffs her, then Betsy licks her and the two start playing.
Luka: Heh. That's so cute. Guess they're best buddies now. Huh, Robert? (looks over at him) Robert?
Robert: ... (has his hands over his mouth, tears welding up) Where... did you get that puppy?
Luka: (picks up the puppy, and holds her) From here. Amanda's has been wanting a dog for a while.
Robert: What!? You adopted a dog without tellin'!? How could you, Luka!? I thought we had something!!
Luka: (rises an bow) Well, Amanda doesn't know.
Robert: No shit. It's a surprise. But who else knows!?
Luka: Damien, Dr. Zuckerman, Mary. Oh, Brain and Craig know.
Robert: ... ... what the hell, man!? You told Brain and Craig, and not tell your boyfriend!?
Luka: (rolls eyes) Stop being a drama queen, Robert.
Robert: (glares at him)
Luka: Here. (hold out the puppy) You can be the first to hold her.
Robert: ... ... (looks at the puppy)
The little was looking at him with her big brown eyes, her curly tail wagging. Robert it's not just her out of Luka's arms and hold her tightly. The puppy starts to lick his face.
Luka: What do you think? she's a cutie, huh?
Robert: God, Yes!
The two walked out the Shelter together.
Robert: What are your name?
Luka: It's Amanda's dog. She gets name her.
Robert: How about Killer?
Luka: No.
Robert: Alright, Dutches is a good name.
Luka: That's the name of Hugo's dog.
Robert: ... Alright, I like Allie, though.
Luka: That's a... really nice name.
Robert: BatMan or BatGirl.
Luka: Okay, now stop.
Robert: Betsy the second.
Luka: (groans)
Later On That Day.
Amanda comes walking into the house.
Amanda: Popsicle! You're amazing daughter just came home.
Luka: (pokes his head out from the kitchen) Hi, Bug. How was school? (walks up to her, and kisses her on the forehead)
Amanda: Same old same old. Oh, Ernest just join the football team at school.
Luka: Good for him.
Amanda: How was your day, dad?
(Sits down on the couch)
Luka: Not bad. Say, Amanda, I've doing a lot of thinking and I think we should get a dog.
Amanda: (eyes light up) Really!?
Luka: Nope.
Amanda: Aww. (pouts)
Luka: Because I have a got you one. (smiles)
Amanda: Wait what!?
Robert: (comes walking into the living room holding the puppy)
Mary: (holding up a iPhone recording)
Amanda: (sits there on the couch, speechless) O-Oh, my... god. I-Is that... real!?
Robert placed the puppy on the couch next to Amanda, the puppy walked right to Amanda her tail wagging like crazy.
Luka: Meet your new puppy, panda.
Amanda: (starts to cry and picks up the puppy) O-OH, MY GOOOOD!!! (hold her close) I love her!!! Dad, I love her!? What's her name?
Luka: She's your dog, you have to pick one.
Amanda: (jumps from the couch) Daaaad!! Thank you!! I... (starts crying again)
Mary: I think Amanda loves her new puppy.
Robert: (smiles sweetly when as he watches as watches the two)
Later on that day, Amanda was taking pictures and playing with the puppy.
Luka: (smiles) Well... I'm the number 1# dad of the cul-de-sac~.
Robert: Don't let say that in front of Brain, he'll try to out dad you, Luka.
Luka: (chuckles) Probably. But I really do owe you and Mary for making this extra special for Amanda. Really means a lot to me.
Robert: (smiles, and kisses Luka) Only because you're a great man and hell of a dad, babe.
They kisses again when the door ring.
Luka: (blinks) Wonder who that can be. (walks to the door, opens) Huh!? Val! (smiles) Please come in.
Val: (walks into) Good too see ya, Luka. (hugs him) Lookin' good, old man. Still need to shave, though.
Robert: Haha. I guess. (walks over and hugs are) What are you doing here, Val? Everything okay?
Val stayed quiet for a moment, she put her hands on her hips face turned pink.
Amanda: (pops her head through the doorway) Oh, sis! You're here already? (walks over hold the puppy)
Val: Oh. My. God. SUCH A CUTIE~! (runs over to Amanda, hashing over)
Luka: ... ... Well, okay then.
Robert: (chuckles)
Val: (looks over at Luka) You tell anyone about this, they'll never find your body.
Luka: Haha. Good one.
Val: ... I'm being serious.
Luka: U-Um... Okay. No problem.
Val: (smiles) Hehe, I'm kidding, Luka.
Luka: Oh, thank god.
Val: (glares at him) Or am I?
Luka: Will you knock it off!? You're worst than your father!!!
Robert: Hahahaha!!!
Amanda: Welcome to your new weird family, Kodama~. (kisses the puppy)
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