"Thank god you're home!" My mom roared.
"Mom!" I said, hugging her.
My dad got up from the couch and went straight over to Frank.
"Where were you?" he stormed.
"New York..." replied my brother.
"Why in God's name were you there? Did you see what happened? It's all over the News!"
"Frank...you should be glad that they're both safe and alive...along with their friends." added my mom towards my dad.
All three generations apart from my great uncle were named Frank Anthony Iero. Grandpa Frank, Daddy Frank Sr., and Brother Frank Jr. Mom rolled her eyes.
"Why don't you boys come into the kitchen...I'll put on some coffee."
Mikey, Ray, Gerard and Matt all followed my mom into the kitchen. I looked at my brother and he nodded. I walked into the kitchen and saw my mom put on a pot of coffee. She turned towards me.
"Kate, why don't you sit down. You look like you've had a long day."
I nodded and sat up on the counter. She then walked into the other room. I looked around at the other guys. They all stood there...tired. I noticed Gerard and Mikey quietly talking to one another, while Matt played with his watch and Ray looked at some of the family pictures on the wall. Frank walked into the kitchen which made everyone look over at him.
"Man are they nosy..." he sighed, sulking into a nearby chair at the table.
"What did they ask?" I blurted out.
"Oh you know...the normal. 'Why are you never here?' and the occasional 'Where are you staying now?'...all that kind of shit."
I shook my head. Frank then got up and hugged me.
"Well anyway...Frank the offer is still up for grabs." Gerard stated.
Frank looked over at him. I was confused. What does he mean 'offer'?
"I'll think about it and let you know later." replied Frank.
"Frank!" yelled Dad.
"Oh...help me!" groaned Frank, as he walked into the other room.
I jumped off the counter and into the other room. My parents, grandpa, great uncle and Frank, were all standing around the TV. Mikey, Ray, Gerard and Matt followed in behind me. On the TV screen, they were showing the attacks that had occurred. My mom shook her head as my dad put his arm around her to comfort her. I couldn't take it anymore. I walked out of the room...crying. I opened my bedroom door and put my head into my pillow.
"Kate?"
I looked up slowly to see Frank standing in the doorway. I automatically sat up, as he entered my room, closing the door behind him.
"Kate...are you okay?" he asked.
"Do I look 'okay'?" I replied.
"Well...no..." he said, putting his head down.
"Sorry...I didn't mean to snap like that."
"It's okay...it's been a long day...we all had a long day." he corrected himself.
I nodded, when there was a knock on the door.
"Come in..." I groaned.
The door opened and in walked Mikey. He looked a little nervous.
"Hey Mike...whatsup?"
"Nothing...we're gonna get going in a minute." he stated.
"Okay..." said Frank getting up.
I got up as well and wiped my eyes. We walked out of room and into the living room. My parents were talking with the guys when we entered.
"Kate, are you alright?" my mom asked.
"I'm fine, mom." I replied.
"Frank, we're gonna head out." said Gerard.
"Alright, I'll be out in a minute." Frank said.
The guys nodded and walked out to the car.
"I wanna come." I stated.
"Kate, you don't wanna be hanging out with a bunch of guys..." Frank replied.
I looked down, upset. Frank sighed and my Mom looked at my Dad.
"Maybe you should go..." said my Mom.
"It'll be good for the both of you...as long as Frank takes care of you..." my Dad, added.
I looked at them shocked and so didn't Frank. My Mom nodded.
"Go..." she said softly.
I looked at Frank, who gave in.
"C'mon..pack your stuff quickly." he said.
I nodded and ran to my room. I packed a bunch of pairs of clothes, grabbed some electronics, including my laptop, and walked out of my room. I hugged my parents, grandpa, and great uncle. Frank smiled and we walked out the front door to the car. Gerard was standing outside the car, smoking. Ray and Matt were sitting in the car, while Mikey stood out on the other side of the car.
"What's this?" asked Gerard.
"She's coming with us." said Frank.
I looked at him and smiled weakly. Gerard nodded and threw his cigarette down. I then walked over to the car and got into the backseat with Ray and Matt. Frank got into the passenger seat and Mikey got into the back. Four people in a two seater backseat, meant that we had to sit on one another. I sat on Ray's lap and Mikey ended up on Matt's. The only thing with that is it was so tightly fit, Mikey and I were squashed together. I don't know what it is, but something about Mikey's nerdiness made me go crazy inside.
"Okay...we're all gonna head to Mikey's and my house...you guys can sleep over if you want." Gerard stated.
"That'll most likely happen..." laughed Ray.
We all laughed and headed towards the new destination. Once we got to the house, Gerard pulled into the driveway. We all stumbled out of the car and up to the house. Gerard opened the door and we were greeted right away by Mister and Misses Way.
"Come on in...I was just starting dinner." Mrs. Way smiled.
