Housewarming Party (open RP)

[a_time_slip]

Today was her housewarming. Janie checked over everything several times to make sure it was all ready.

The house was completely spotless. She'd scrubbed every corner and made sure it was nice and clean for anyone who came by. Every picture on the wall was straight and the furniture all looked picture perfect. She had lots of snacks prepared and a few activities so people wouldn't get bored. Later, there would be a nice dinner.

She wasn't sure where Ian or Kelly were, but as long as they weren't making messes, it didn't matter at the moment.  Everything had to be perfect for the party.

Comments

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

I would have liked the help. I'm not used to working with others, and none of you were in the way.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

Kelly and I always work together.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

I've noticed.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

I try to be a good father.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

I really think you are.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

I haven't been in the past.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

You are now, and Kelly loves you very much.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

It's a work in progress.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

You're doing great.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

I hope the court agrees with you.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

So do I.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

I hate court hearings.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

When is it again?

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

The first Thursday in August.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

That's very soon.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

Yes, too soon and not soon enough.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

I'm staying optimistic about it.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

I'm prepared for some of the things I know she will have brought up in the court room.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

What do you think she'll bring up?

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

Drinking, my morphine addiction, my series of divorces and hospitalizations. Maya will no doubt try to prove I'm incompetent because I'm lamed. Maya will do anything she can to make my life miserable.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

I don't like her at all. You're competent.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

I'm not surprised at all. I like to think I am. I've never abandoned Kelly at an airport so I could take a trip to Paris.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

Is that what happened in Boston?

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

At least Maya had the courtesy to leave her at my apartment instead of the airport in Austin.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

That's going to count against her, correct?