weird flex but ok

"These are getting creative. I’m not even going to answer that.”

“And who the fuck are you? My uncle’s a good fucking person who has made a dumb, big mistake in his twenties. As most people tend to make them. He was shit out of luck that day, as people from the West Side often happen to be. There’s nothing he needs to be forgiven for. So, yeah. To answer your question, I completely excuse what my uncle has done. Now get lost.”

“ I’m so glad to hear you say that. Yeah, go on. I’ll see you for dinner later. Oh and– the both of you. Don’t spend all day staring at that screen, okay? Have fun. ”

“We’ll try. No promises, though. See you for dinner.”

“ Of course that’s alright, sweetie. It feels like such a big thing, I know it does, but we’re absolutely sure of this. As far as we’re concerned you’re already part of this family and this would just.. make certain other things easier. But you take as long as you need and really.. do ask anything at any point that might be going through your head. ” 

“I will. I really... don’t know how to thank you enough for everything. You’re incredible. I know you said I don’t have to be grateful and this is home or whatever, but I mean it when I say that you and George, and even Cari and Tammi, never made me feel less than wanted or loved here. No matter what I decide to do. You are... family. Just, wanted to have said that. For the record. [..] Alright, uh. I’ll go upstairs. Benji’s probably already wondering where I am.”

“ No, sweetie, no. We wanted you to be the first to know, you know. To deal with it at your own pace. And we can either tell everyone else all together, or however you’re most comfortable. ”

“I need some time to think about it. I’ll give you my decision in a few days, if that’s alright.”

“ That’s okay, of course. It’s a lot to process. But I want you to know that you’re wanted and loved here, always. ”

“Thank you, Joyce. I mean that. [..] Does Benji.. know any of this?”

“ Yeah. We would love to adopt you, sweetie. Listen, I know this is.. so much to take in right now, you don’t need to say anything now. And I also know that you boys are almost all grown up, going to set off to, but it’s about family and.. family’s forever. There’s no doubt in either mine or George’s mind that you are part of this family and taking that plunge can be scary, for sure, but we’ve got your back 100%. And obviously.. for any questions you might have, about this or anything, we’re here for that, too. ”

“I... wow. Yeah, I, yeah. I’m a little speechless, if I’m honest. I don’t know what to say.”

“ No. No, no, no, no, no, sweetie, not at all, that’s the opposite of what I was trying to bring across. You don’t need to thank us, this is home, okay? You don’t have to be so grateful. We love you being here and we love you. And we were thinking that it might be wonderful, for all of us, if you.. officially became a part of this family, too. ”

“[..] What? You mean..?”

“ You and Benji make the same face when I say that. Did you know that? It’s nothing bad, I promise. Not at all, actually. George and I have just been thinking, talking.. You feel comfortable with us, don’t you, Lucas? I just want to make sure you’re happy here and feel you can always come to us with anything. ”

“Do I feel comfortable? Joyce. Of course. You’ve had my back the past year and a half and... I don’t know even how to thank you and George enough for everything you’ve done. I’m more than comfortable and very grateful. If I’m.. being too comfortable or anything..”

“ That sounds lovely. Last time I went to Wayback’s must’ve been.. must’ve been something like fifteen years ago. It was a complete hype when we were in college.. Lovely. Come sit down, sweetie, I’ll bring it over. [..] There’s something I’ve been meaning to talk to you about. ”

“Yeah, it’s definitely lost its hype and shine somewhen around then, too. It’s quite shabby now, but the burgers are alright. Should go again sometime, when you find the time. With George, maybe. [..] Thanks. Yeah? Uhm. Sure. What’s up?”

saturday, 2:32 pm, the foster’s kitchen

“ Oh, hey, you guys are back. Did you have a nice time? I’m just making some coffee now, would you like a cup? Where’s Benji? ”

“Hey, yeah. Sorry, we went straight upstairs. We met the others and had burgers at Wayback’s for a change. It was really nice. Uh, Benji’s in his room, we’re playing. A cup of coffee sounds good, though."

“ Kind of are.. ”

“Please.”

“ Lucas.. you’re really fucked up. ” 

“Not that fucked up.”

“ Okay. You said it. I heard you. ”