We Finally Meet Again

“Tris, wake up! Someone wants to talk to you,” Jeni yells.  “I Don’t Care! Tell ‘Em I’m Busy,” Tris yells back. “No,” Jeni screams. “Why not,” Tris asks.  “It’s dad,” Jeni responds. Tris is all shocked and she doesn't want to believe that her dad actually is trying to get in touch with her. “Dad? No way he hasn’t tried to talk to me since him and mom split,” Tris answers.  “Well it’s him so come take the phone,” Jeni says. “Fine,” Tris replies. Tris comes downstairs from her room and takes the phone from her sister. *Call* Tris: Hello Davion: Hey princess. Tris: Don’t call me princess Davion. Davion: Excuse me you don’t call me by my first name Tris. Tris: I’m sure as hell ain’t calling you dad. Davion: And whys that? Tris: Because you left me for how many years and now you’re deciding to call me. Davion: Tris sweetheart, I couldn’t, I’m sorry I left and all but it just wasn’t working. Tris: For who? You or mom? Davion: Both of us. Please hear me out. Tris: Okay. Davion: Okay, I met someone and we’ve been dating for a while now and we’ve decided to get married. Tris: You called to tell me that? Davion: That’s not all, she wants you to be her maid of honor. Tris: Wait really? But I’m all the way in Tennessee. Davion: That’s not a problem, we’ll take care of that. Tris: Okay, just letting you know ahead of time I don’t do dresses very good. Davion: What do you mean? Tris: Okay dad I live in the country. I work all day. Davion: What about school. Tris: I do online school because of my depression and anxiety. Davion: Dang, that’s tough. Tris: Not really. I get to spend my days with my 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Davion: You're what? Tris: My beautiful nieces and handsome nephews. Davion: Jeni had kids? Tris: Yes sir. Davion: Did you call me sir? Tris: Yes I did. Davion: Why? Tris: Forget it. Anyway about the weddin’, when am I going to Mass? Davion: Do you wanna come tomorrow? Tris: May I?  Davion: Yes you may, just tell momma you’re coming to see me. Tris: Will do dad. Davion: Okay princess. Have a good day. Tris: I will dad, see you tomorrow. Davion: Okay princess. *End of Call* Tris puts down the phone and goes to find her momma. She finds her working outside on Tris’s truck. “Hey momma,” Tris says. “Yes Tris,” Roseanna replies. “So yeah uh dad called me and asked if I would be the maid of honor in his weddin’,” Tris answers. “What was your answer,” Roseanna asks.  “I said yes, ma'am,” Tris responds. “Why in the hell would you say yes” Roseanna questions. “Cause I did and I’m leaving tomorrow,” Tris says. “No you aren’t,” Roseanna says. “Oh really, watch me,” Tris replies. Tris goes back inside and calls her dad. No answer so she leaves a message.  Message: Hey Dad, I’m coming just give me a call back and I’ll start packin’. Love you, see you tomorrow.  Soon after that, the phone rings. It’s her dad.             *Phone call* Tris: Dad!  Davion: Hey baby girl. You should start packing right now because you’ll be leaving tomorrow at 5:35 a.m to catch your flight.  Tris: Okay dad. I’ll call you back later.       *End of call* Tris is so happy. She starts packing instantly. She hasn’t seen her dad in 7 years. She has forgotten what he looked like. “I can’t wait ‘till tomorrow,” Tris yells happily.  Ash was in the room when she starts to pack. He’s all confused about what's going on. He’s just standing there looking at his aunt. Then he finally speaks.  “Were you going aunty Tris,” Ash asks.  “Aunty’s going to Massachusetts to see my dad,” Tris answers. “Isn’t grandpa Tobias your dad,” Ash asks.  “No, that’s aunty’s step dad,” Tris replies.  “Why are you going to see your real dad,” Ash questioned. “Because he invited me out there to meet my step mom and to see him again,” Tris explains. The phone rings so Tris answers it.             *Phone call* Tris: Hi dad.  Davion: Hey Tris. You all packed and ready? Tris: Yes I am. Anything you need to tell me? Davion: Yes I do, so when you come up here you're not surprised.  Tris: Okay, what is it? Davion: You have 4 other siblings up here. Tris: How old? Davion: 17,15,10, and 7… Tris: Wait how come ones the same age as me and ones 2 years younger than me? You left when I was 7. Davion: They don’t have my DNA in them.  Tris: So they aren’t related to me?  Davion: No, but that doesn't mean you go and try to date one of them.  Tris: Don’t worry dad, I’m staying single for as long as I can.  Davion: I’m impressed.  Tris: How come?  Davion: You don’t want to date them.  Tris: Nah, I rather play sports with ‘em.  Davion: Are you into sports that much?  Tris: Yes sir, I’m the sporty girl. As mom’s boyfriend says “I’m his son”.  Davion: What about Caleb?  Tris: More of a girl.  Davion hears Brockton crying in the background.  Davion: You know there’s a kid crying in the background right? Tris: Yes sir, it’s Brockton all because I won’t give him the phone. Davion: Is it your phone? Tris: No, mom doesn't trust me.  Davion: Well we need to buy you one.  Tris: Really? Davion: Yeah, what type of phone do you want? Tris: The new iPhone 11 pro or the iPhone XR.  Davion: I will see what I can do.  Tris: Okay, well I have to go. I have to do my chores plus watch the kids and make sure I have everything.  Davion: Okay, I’ll call you tomorrow. Bye.  Tris: Ight, bye.            *End of call* Tris goes to do her chores then she finishes, then she watches the kids.  “Okay y’all are old enough to know my rules. Am I correct,” Tris says. “Yes ma’am aunt Tris,” Heavenly answers.  “Then y’all better follow ‘em,” Tris replies. Tris hears a knock on the door. She thinks it’s weird because she lives in the middle of the sticks.  “Positions everyone,” Heavenly whisper yells. “Yes ma’am,” The kids whisper. “Be quieter,” Tris whispers.  The kids are quiet. Tris goes to the door and opens it. Turns out it was just her friend.  “Hey Joey, you scared the crap outta me and the kids,” Tris said.  “Sorry Tris didn’t mean to,”Joey says.  “Aunty Tris, who is that,” Ash asks.  “Oh crap, I forgot to introduce y’all to my best pal Joey,” Tris answers.  All the kids gather around Tris and Joey.  “Everyone this is Joseph Matthew Birlem. He’s been my best friend since birth,” Tris says.  “Hey guys,” Joey answers.  “You’re the famous t****k star,” Heavenly yells.  “Wait Joey, how are you famous?” Tris ask.   “I got famous off of Younow. Then to t****k, then to i********:, then to Snapchat,” Joey replies.  “How though,” Tris asks again.  “Because of my good looks,” Joey responds.  What Tris says isn’t what she’s thinking.  “What good looks,” Tris laughs “Funny joke Tris,” Joey says.  “Why are you in Nashville,” Ash asks.  “I’m here doing a tour. Tris are these your kids,” Joey responds.  “Not all just one,” Tris says jokingly.  Joey gives her a look. “I’m joking, I haven’t even had a boyfriend yet,” Tris says. “Good, and how come,” Joey responds. Then the phone rings. Tris goes over to the phone, the screen reads unknown. “I have to take this,” Tris says. “I’ll be waiting,” Joey responds.  Tris walks away and answers the phone.  *Call* Tris: Hello? ???: Hi is this Tris Tarjick? Tris: Yes it is. You are? ???: I’m your dad’s kid Tris: Why are you calling me? ???: Cause I need to warn you. Tris:Warn me about what? ???: About your father. Tris:. What do you mean? ???: I got to go.  Tris: Okay? see you tomorrow. ???: Right, bye. Tris: See ya. *End Of Call* “Who was that,” Joey asks. “My dad’s kid, I’m goin’ to Mass tomorrow,” Tris responds. “Why you going to Mass?” “For my dad’s weddin and I wanna see if I can live there with him.” “Why though?” “So I can get to know him and my new family. Also they have amazing schools up there.” “But you were born and raised in Tennessee”  “So what, I’ll just be the country kid.” “Then I’m coming with.”  “I leave tomorrow.” “I’ll be done by then.” “Okay see you tomorrow then.” “Bet.” Joey leaves, Tris makes the kids dinner. Shortly after they eat, they bathe then get ready to go to bed. Once they’re in bed everybody comes home. “How were the kids”, Jeni asks. “They were angels”, Tris says. “That’s wonderful.” “Yeah, also Joey came over…” Roseanna turns around instantly and gives Tris the death stare. “Why In The Hell Was That Boy Here Ms.Tris”, Roseanna yells. “Calm the hell down rose.” “Excuse me miss.” “Exactly why I’m leaving.” “What was that Tris?” “None of your business.” “Don’t talk to me like that.” Tris rolled her eyes and goes to her room. She gets ready for bed then goes to sleep because it was 10:00. *The Next Morning* Tris gets up early so she can leave. Then the phone rings. *Call* Tris: Hello. Joey: Wassup Tris Tris: Hey JoJo, how’d you get this number and are you all packed. Joey: Yes ma’am and I got my ways. Tris: You looked at Alexyss phone didn’t. Also good I’m leaving soon anyway. There’s an incoming call from her dad. Tris: Hey Joey I’ll call you back dad’s trying to call me. Joey: Okay, see ya later Tris. Tris: See ya. *Call Ends* *New Call* Tris: Hey dad. Davion: Hey Tris, you and Joey ready? Tris: yes we are, how’d you know Joey was coming? Also should we start heading out? Davion: Yes your flight is at 12:55, and I have my ways. Tris: It’s 7:45 right now and Joey called you didn’t he. Davion: yes he did. Anyway, see you soon princess. Tris: I knew it, see you when I land.  Davion: Bye. Tris: Bye. *End Of Call* Tris leaves the house with all her stuff. She then calls Joey before she leaves so he can come pick her up. Joey arrives around 8:05. “You ready for Massachusetts” ,Joey asks. “Yes now be quiet and let’s go.” “Okay you're the boss.” “We have to be there before 12:55.” “Got it, let’s head out.” Joey and Tris pack up the car then they hit the road.  “We have an hour and 47 minutes before we arrived there.”    “I get it, you're excited to meet your dad’s family.” All of a sudden a song comes on. It’s not just any ordinary song, it’s their  favorite song. They give each other a look.  “You thinking what I’m thinking,'' Joey said. “Let’s blare it!” Joey turns the radio up to max volume. Both Joey and Tris start scream singing P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) by Michael Jackson. When the songs over they start to laugh. “You're not bad at singing Ms.Tarjick. “Nor are you Mr. Birlem.” The rest of the ride Tris sleeps. When they finally got there Tris wakes up and asks Joey to carry her plus their luggage. Tris only weighs 89.5 Lb. It’s almost time to board the plane. “Tris it’s almost time to board the plane.” “Is it really?” “Yes, nap time is over.” “Fine.” Tris gets up and is ready to go. They call her flight and she boards the plane. The flight attendant points Joey and Tris to their seats. Tris sits while Joey waits. “Why aren’t you sitting JoJo?” “I’m not ready.” “Joey, I’m right here okay. Just know I’m here if you need anything.” “Thanks Tris, that helped a lot.”  Joey sits down. He’s happy he finally gets to sit next to the girl he’s loved since he can remember. They finally take off. Tris grabs Joey’s hand because she’s never been on a plane before.  “I’m so sorry Joey.” “It didn’t bother me.”  “You sure?” “Yeah.”  “Okay.” Tris and Joey have a long flight.After a few hours they finally land. “Hey Tris, wake up.”  Joey shakes Tris, she wakes up.  “I’m up!” “We’re in Mass.”  “We are!” “Yes.” “All you see is Tris jumping out of the seat and running off the plane. She runs as fast as she can leaving Joey far behind.  “Joey come on!” “I’m going as fast as I can!” Tris stops and waits for Joey until she sees this tall man wearing jeans that look like they’ve been to hell and back with a blue flannel and some boots. He looks at Tris and Joey. He waves at them, the man is Tris’s dad. Tris runs and hugs him.  “Dad.” “Tris.” “Mr. Tarjick.” “Joey, please call me Davion.” “Will do sir.” “We have a lot to catch up about”, Tris announces.  “What are we waiting for? Let’s get something to eat and then let’s catch up. Also after we eat we can go and get you that phone you wanted,” Davion says. They head out and they go to the 99 restaurant. They walk in and everyone looks at Tris and Joey. Tris gives Joey the look. The look is when they smirk and they yell something to embarrass whoever is with them. “On the count of three,” Tris whispers. “1…” “2…” “3…” “Howdy y'all,” they both scream. Davion gets all red and embarrassed. Everyone just dies laughing.  “Hey! That’s not funny guys,” Davion says quietly. “Yes it is, you turned all red,” Joey replies. “He’s right dad,” Tris adds. “Well everyone, this is my country, tomboy, 17 year old daughter Tris and her country, sporty, 18 year old best friend Joey,” Davion announces. “Hey dad he’s 18 and I’m more sporty than him,” Tris complains. “She’s right sir.” “Okay, well this is Sophia my soon to be wife, Travis,her 15 year old, Kane,her 17 year old, Scott, our 10 year old, and lastly Ella, our 7 year old.” “So once you left you made two other kids,” Tris says all hurt. “Nah, he would’ve been cheating because ones 10 and ones 7,” Joey corrects her. “You're right sorry dad, my bad before you left you had them.” “Well then,” Sophia said. Tris hears the voice she talked to on the phone. “Hey you're the kid I talked to on the phone,” Tris points to guy. “Yes ma'am,” Travis admits.  “What did you really want.” “To get to know you.” “You called her Travis,” Davion asked. “Yes I did dad,” Tris answers. Tris gets all hurt when Travis calls Davion dad. “Didn’t I say leave her be?” “Yes you did sir.” “Don’t act  all pleasant because Tris and her friend are here,”  Sophia buts in. “Sophia how about you stay outta this,”Tris says. “ Beatrice Ellie Tarjick,” Davion yells Tris gets all mad. She hates when people say her full name. She walks out of the restaurant instead of yelling at her dad. Everyone is shocked at what she did. Davion realizes what he had done. Joey had left with Tris. Davion tries to find them but has no luck. He goes back to the restaurant and tells everyone he can’t find Tris and Joey. They all are sad. A few hours later Joey walks in. Davion looks at the door and he sees Joey. “Joseph Matthew Birlem,” Davion says.  “Yes Davion sir,” Joey replies.  “Were is my daughter,” Davion yells. “She left to go back home. But she has to wait until Saturday. Also she said she isn’t your daughter. She has disowned you as her father, if that’s even possible. She also told me to tell you that she isn’t talking to you ever again,” Joey explains. “Wait what,” Davion says upsetly. “You heard me sir,” Joey replies. “Why does she want to leave,” Travis asks. “Because…. Davion hurt her and you called him dad,” Joey says. “Crap, I hurt her,” Davion questions. “Yes sir,” Joey answers. Right after Joey says that Tris walks in. She felt bad for walking out on everyone. They all look at her, she’s been crying. “Dad I am very sorry. I don’t want to lose you for another 7 years. You’ve been gone enough,” Tris cries. Davion starts to tear up. He doesn’t know what to say. He grabs Tris, hugs her, and starts to cry on her shoulder while she cries in his chest. They stop crying and they ask the waiter to get them a table. They waiter gets them a table and they go to their table. Tris,Joey,Davion, and Sophia at one table, the others find different tables. “Tris, I’m sorry for hurting you,” Davion says. “Davion you’re fine . You don’t need Tris to feel better”, Sophia says. “Excuse me ma’am but I’m pretty sure I was here before you. Also he made me”, Tris answers.  “Tris let’s not let what happened at the rodeo happen again please”, Joey replies.  “A RODEO”, Davion yells. “Dad,keep it down”, Tris whispers. “Why in the hell where you at a rodeo”, Davion asks. “I barrel race just so you know. Also I do jumping, team roping, plus a lot more. I’ve been doing it for almost 10 years now, Tris says. “Almost 10 years Tris. Really,” Davion says. “Yes sir,” Tris replies. “Other than that, Sophia you shouldn’t be talking about my daughter like that,” Davion explains. Right when Sophia was about to say something Davion’s phone rings. “I have to take this. I’ll be right back,” Davion says. “Okay dad, Be quick please,” Tris answers. “Will do princess,” Davion replies. Davion leaves. The call is from Roseanna (Tris’ mom). *Call* Davion: Hey Rose. Roseanna: Hey Davion. Do you have my daughter safe? Davion: Not just your daughter, she’s our daughter. She also has a name. As for your question, yes she’s getting ready to eat until you called. Roseanna: Sorry just checking in on her. I miss her. I also miss her doing work. Davion:  Hold it right there. She’s a kid not a slave. You can’t have kids and take away their freedom.You’re how old and not doing a single thing around the house. And don’t try and make excuses she already told me everything. Roseanna: *pauses for a little* At least I didn’t leave her for another family. Davion: I came back didn’t I? Roseanna: Yes you did, but you missed 7 important years of her life. She grew up without her father dreaming of what he was like.  Davion: Well I’m here now.That’s all that matters. Roseanna: Whatever. Davion: Well I have to go to spend time with Tris. The only one I helped make.     *End Of Call* Davion hangs up and puts his phone in his pocket. He starts to head back to the table, until someone stops him.  "May I help you?" Davion asks .  "Yes you may, I see you have a daughter."  "Your point is?'' "I would like to make a deal with you." "Nope I'm all set, sorry." Davion says heading back to the table. When Davion gets back to the table, he sees that Sophia is pissed and Tris is all smiley.    “What happened when i was gone… Joey”, Davion asks. “Sophia started saying stuff about Tris and her family aka you, so Tris says stuff about her and I quote “I was here way before you're rat a** was here.”, Joey explains. “Beatrice-” Tris cuts him off “DON’T YOU THINK ABOUT CALLING ME BY MY FIRST NAME”, Tris yells. Joey gets up and goes over to Davion. “Just an fyi she doesn’t like being called by her full name,'' Joey whispers.  “Why not”, Davion asks quietly. “She has many reasons,'' Joey responds.  “Okay,” Davion says. Tris gives Davion the evil eye. Davion gives Tris the evil eye back. Joey looks at Tris and she stops giving him the evil eye. It all goes quiet for a while. “I’m sorry dad”, Tris finally says. “You shouldn’t be, I should be”, Davion replies. “You didn’t know though” “I should’ve asked though” “Dad you’re fine, it’s my fault for not telling you.” “I should’ve known I’m your dad.” “Still.” “Still nothing.” Tris and Davion get up and hug. A waiter comes over to their table. “Howdy y'all, I’m Elijah and I’ll be your waiter for today. Is there anything I can get you,” Elijah asks. “Yes, may I get a rootbeer, with 2 cheese burgers with a whole bunch of fries with a Dr.Pepper, please and thank you ma’am,” Tris answers. “That better be for you and Joey,” Davion adds. “It is, Don’t worry,” Joey butts in.  “Okay and for you Mr and Mrs.Tarjick”, Elijah responds. Before they can say anything Tris butts in, “Hold up, it ain’t no Mrs.Tarjick, they ain’t married. She’s a nobody right now”, Tris yells across the room. “I’m sorry Tris, I remember watching you when you were in diapers.   “Um what?”  “You heard me sweetheart.” “I don’t remember you.” Elijah and Tris keep going on talking about when Tris was younger. Elijah gets everyone's orders and brings the orders to the chef.