Chapter 70

Indigo sat by the pool in her parents' back yard. WIlson is at the barbarque. Priscilla sits next to Indigo and says "So, your parents are.. Weird."
Indigo says "Planning your wedding?"
"Down to the colour scheme."
"You're their baby boy's longest relationship."
"We've been together for like, an hour and met a week ago."
"Your longest too?"
"No. You are. I've never been someone's girlfriend before."
Indigo nudges Priscilla. "He's lucky."
"What's up with you?"
"Nothing."
"Bullshit. You don't drink straight liquor unles something's wrong. So what is it?"
"It's about Summer."
"Don't tell me there's trouble in paradise?"
"No. We may know who raped her."
"And we're not kicking the s**t out of this a*****e because?"
"It's my brother."
"Gaz wouldn't hurt Summer.!
"Not Gaz. RIc."
"The pimp?" Indigo nods. "I'm going to kill him. As soon as I find out what he looks like, I'll kill him."
"Wow. Are you defending Summer?"
"Yeah. She makes you happy, and I like her."
"Should I worry?"
Summer says "Worry about what?"
Indigo jumps up and hugs Summer. "You're here."
"Your mom sent Lexi to my house."
"Pop's barbarqueing, if that makes up for it?"
"Seeing you does that."
Indigo kisses Summer. Priscilla says "Where's my greeting?"
"Hi."
"That all I get?"
"Yep."
Indigo says "I shouldn't worry."
Priscilla says "Only because I've got a boyfriend. Speaking of, where is Ethan?"
Summer says "Flirting with Lexi."
Indigo says "How's that going for him?"
Summer looks towards the house. "See for yourself."
Ethan is holding Lexi's habd and talking to WIlson. Lexi bends down, kisses Ethan on the cheek and points to Summer. Ethan runs towards Summer. "He's doing well."
Ethan says "Momma."
Indigo picks Ethan up and hugs him. "Hey, little man. What are you doing with my sister?"
"Lexi said I can marry her when I'm old enough if she's still single. And I even asked your dad."
"What did Pop say?"
"He said Lexi is too old for me but if that's what she wants, it's ok."
"How old do you have to be?"
"Mommy said I can't get married until I'm twenty-five."
Summer says "Buddy, Lexi'll be like fifty then."
"Ethan says "Then I don't want her to be lonely. Can I go a play with Gaz until food time?"
"Sure, buddy."
Indigo puts Ethan down. "Love you, Mommy."
Ethan runs into the house. Priscilla says "Am I invisible?"
Indigo says "Sums, did you hear something?"
Summer says "I heard a whine. Must be the pool filter."
Priscilla says "B*****s."
Wilson shouts "Indigo, can you help me?"
Indigo says "Are you two going to play nice if I leave you alone?"
Priscilla says "Sure. We can get to know each other."
Summer nods. Indigo kisses Summer. "I'm not far away."
Summer says "I'm safe here. Even with her."
Indigo walks to Wilson. "What do you need, Pop?"
Wilson says "He's the double of the boys at that age. I'm sorry. Anything Summer or Ethan need just ask."
"Thank you, Pop."
"Watch this while I talk to your mama?"
"Sure, Pop." Wilson goes inside. Indigo hears a scream, a splash and a laugh. She turns towards the pool to see Priscilla climbing out of the pool and Summer walking towards her with a smirk on her face. "What happened?"
Summer stands behind Indigo, wraps her arms around Indigo's waist, rests her chin on Indigo's shoulder and says "She asked a question."
Priscilla says "Indigo, your girlfriend pushed me in the pool."
Indigo says "I can see that."
Gaz, Ethan, Lexi, Sabrina, Henrietta and Wilson come outside, carrying a plate, a dish or a jug each. Gaz puts the dish down and says "Babe, what happened?"
Priscilla says "Summer pushed me in the pool."
Sabrina says "Summer?"
Summer says "It was a demonstation."
Gaz says "Maybe I shouldn't have taught you that."
Summer smiles. Sabrina says "Summer, explain yourself."
Summer says "She asked what the quickest way to get a woman wet was. Now she knows."
Priscilla says "You're lucky my phone is in my purse."
Everyone laughs, except Ethan. Ethan says "Mommy, you shouldn't push girls."
Lexi says "Etha, this had to happen."
"Why?"
"Because she asked for it. When you're older you'll understand."
"Grown ups are weird."
"Yes they are."
Henrietta says "I'll get you a towel and some dry clothes."
Priscilla says "That's not necessary. I'll dry out soon enough."
Summe says "Shame. The wet look suits you."
Gaz says "I agree."
Wilson says "Down, boys."
Priscilla says "I do look hot, don't I?"
Indigo says "No-one answer that."
Lexi says "Welcome to the family."
Summer says "No smack?"
"You're right." Lexi smacks the back of Summer's head. "That's for being immature."
"Mom, did you see that?"
Sabrina says "Yes and you deserved it."
Gaz says "Can we eat now?"
Wilson says "Yes. Everyone take a seat. Summer, help me?"
Summer says "Sure."
Everyone sits down. Priscilla sits next to Indigo, leans over and whispers "Your princess purposely got me wet. You sure you don't need to worry?"
Indigo looks at Summer helping Wilson and says "So sure."