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Tweak says, "french fried"

Leanne MacFusty (ex_flitterbl615) wrote in my_rpg,
@ 2009-09-24 19:22:00

Who: Leanne and Roger
When: Tonight, around 7pm
Where: Roger's house
What: Surprise Food Delivery

Leanne made mac and cheese from scratch, and put little cut pieces of hot dogs in it. It looked delicious, actually, which surprised her immensely. She wasn't really used to succeeding in her cooking. But this was for an adorable little boy--and apparently was his favorite. She packed the meal up; the mac and cheese dish, a tossed salad, some apple juice, store-bought cookies and a bottle of wine, and headed out the door.

Leanne found Roger's home address in his case file. It was completely against protocol for her to snatch it, but she was cleared for that kind of information. It wasn't like she was stalking him, or anything.

She walked up to his front door and knocked, hoping she wasn't too late for Brighton's bedtime.

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	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-28 03:47 am UTC (link)
	"It had too much ketchup." He picked up a cookie and took a big bite. Too big a bite, really. His cheeks puffed out like a chipmunks as he chewed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_flitterbl615 2009-09-28 03:51 am UTC (link)
	His chipmunk cheeks made Leanne's grin spread even wider. She was glad he enjoyed it. "I only like ketchup on hot dogs." She said, then shrugged softly. "When they're not in mac and cheese, obviously." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-28 11:04 pm UTC (link)
	"Ketchup would ruin the cheesiness, I'd think," Roger said with a smirk. He finished off his glass of wine, reached to pour another, and stopped. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_flitterbl615 2009-09-29 02:06 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, ketchup's too sweet, I think." Leanne agreed. "It'd be like putting a cookie in there. Yuck!" She grinned softly, then took another bite from her cookie and chewed. She watched Roger's hand as it reached for the bottle then stopped. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-29 02:12 am UTC (link)
	"What time is it?" Brighton asked, looking nervous. "Eight-fifteen. Almost your bed time. Finish that cookie and go brush your teeth." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_flitterbl615 2009-09-29 02:53 am UTC (link)
	Leanne gave Brighton an apologetic look, but stayed quiet. Far be it from her to get between him and his father. She finished her glass of wine and set it back down on the table, then stood when Brighton did and moved to wash the dishes in the sink. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-29 02:59 am UTC (link)
	Roger watched to make sure Brighton was actually going to the sink to brush his teeth. He was at that age where kids put more effort into pretending to do the hygienic task than it would actually take to perform it. "Thank you for dinner, Leanne." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_flitterbl615 2009-09-29 03:02 am UTC (link)
	"Sure." Leanne gave him a grin over her shoulder as she continued washing the dishes. She set them in the dish rack one by one as she finished cleaning them. "Honestly, I didn't want to eat alone." She was only half-kidding. "I figured making dinner for you two was a great way to invite myself and have some dinner companions." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-29 03:07 am UTC (link)
	"Letting you in was a great excuse not to cook," he smirked. Still, he wondered why she'd chosen him to cook for. Didn't she have closer friends? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_flitterbl615 2009-09-29 03:10 am UTC (link)
	Not that she wasn't in love with, or who weren't pairing off and leaving her alone. She finished cleaning the dishes, and turned to face him, wiping her hands on a towel. "Well, if that's all it takes, I'll come around more often." She gave him a smile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-29 03:14 am UTC (link)
	"You're more than welcome to." Roger got a sponge and wiped off the table around where Brighton ate. Brighton came back in his pajamas (with Magpies on them). "You gonna read or what?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_flitterbl615 2009-09-29 03:19 am UTC (link)
	Leanne turned at the sound of the voice and broke into a grin at the sight of Brighton in his pajamas. She turned to look at Roger. "Should I head home?" She asked, wondering if that was her cue to go. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-29 03:23 am UTC (link)
	"You don't have to run out the door." Roger hated to eat and send her away. "You can help read to me," Brighton said, taking Leanne's and and dragging her towards the back of the flat. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_flitterbl615 2009-09-29 03:28 am UTC (link)
	Leanne nodded softly. "All right." She gave a soft laugh when Brighton grabbed her hand and started dragging her. "I'd love to! I love reading to my little cousins. What book do you like best?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-29 03:31 am UTC (link)
	"I like Max," he said, leaving out the title, "Daddy says I can have a wolf costume for Halloween this year. Roaaarrr." He roared his terrible roar. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_flitterbl615 2009-09-29 03:39 am UTC (link)
	Leanne gave a laugh. She was very familiar with Max. "I think you'd make a rather good wolf. You have a terrible roar." She said, letting him lead her to his bedroom. "Does your Daddy do all the voices?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-29 03:41 am UTC (link)
	Oh God, she was going to put him on the spot. Roger felt the colour drain from his face as Brighton added, enthusiastically, "Oh the best voices." Way to give him something to live up to. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_flitterbl615 2009-09-29 03:46 am UTC (link)
	Leanne glanced from Brighton to Roger, then back again. "I can't wait to hear them." Then they were in Brighton's room. Leanne glanced around, being forcably reminded of her little cousin's bedroom back at her aunt's house. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-29 03:50 am UTC (link)
	Brighton climbed into bed and Roger went to get his copy of Where the Wild Things Are. He sat at the foot of the bed. "Alright then. Here goes, "Once upon a time there was a Princess named--" "That's not the right book!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_flitterbl615 2009-09-29 04:08 am UTC (link)
	Leanne sat down on her knees beside the bed, watching the two of them in turn. She gave a bright grin when Brighton said it wasn't the right book. "Come on, Roger, get with it.' She kidded. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-29 04:12 am UTC (link)
	"The night Max wore his wolf suit, his mother..." Roger often wondered how Brighton saw this book, not having a mum himself. "... and he roared his terrible roar," Roger went on in a snarly voice. Brighton put up claws and roared back. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_flitterbl615 2009-09-29 04:17 am UTC (link)
	Leanne's cheeks were going to grow sore at how much she was grinning. She laughed at the interaction: the roars between father and son. She almost wanted to roar with them, but didn't want to interrupt the touching scene. She felt honored to be able to watch it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-29 04:21 am UTC (link)
	"And it was still hot." He concluded. "Alright, time for you to get some shut-eye." Brighton settled back and Roger tucked him in. "Goodnight squirt." "Night Monster." Brighton made a face as his Dad kissed his forehead. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ex_flitterbl615 2009-09-29 04:26 am UTC (link)
	Leanne climbed up and headed out of the room. She didn't want to say anything, she was afraid that she'd ruin the magic of the beautiful moment between father and son. She was hoping to slip into the hallway without either of them noticing she'd moved. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-09-29 04:28 am UTC (link)
	When he was sure Brighton was going to sleep, Roger left the room and shut the door to keep it quiet. "I think he's down for the night. Let's hope." Sometimes he got stubborn about his bed time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)