Tangled: (4) Valentine's Together
31 Days (Pete)
Saturday...
Cont... From previous chapter.
Author
If you have read "Tangled: Coming Home to You" you will know that Pete never drinks alcohol because he doesn't remember anything when he starts to have a drink.
He also has a dairy allergy so that's why they are always picky about his food*
Pete is walking with Els and Harry out the back of Flynnie's Mum and Dads house where Flynnie has been working on the boat.
Pete is helping Harry set up a small table somewhere shady where Harry can sit to drink and direct Flynnie for his afternoon bonding session with his son.
Elsa is carrying 2 chairs and Harry is also carrying 2 chairs.
They set up the table and chairs and bring themselves wine and cheese and food snacks that were left over from the event.
Pete hasn't seen Flynnie and Flynnie Bot yet because they are hiding.
Harry (Flynnie's Dad/ Pete's Boss)
*Sitting down and pulling Pete to sitting with him*
I'm really sorry Pete
You can stay and keep me company while I enjoy my bottle of wine on the weekend, but I am not going to give you any more clues about your Valentine's Surprise
Elsa (Pete's Big Sister)
*Sitting down next to Harry*
Pete - you are being annoying.
No one wants you to be here today ...
Why don't you just wait for Flynnie at Flynnie's house?
Pete
*Sitting down at the table.*
Els?
Remind me why you are here again?
Elsa (Pete's Big Sister)
I drove Tara into work to pick you and Harry up.
Then, Tara drove your car back here for when you can drive.....
We thought it will be safe here until you can pick it up.
Pete
*Pouring Harry a glass of wine and then pouring one for himself*
Remind me why me being annoying and uninvited and not wanted here is your business?
Elsa (Pete's Big Sister)
*Laughing at Pete and Harry*
Luckily I was with Tara when you two needed saving.
I don't want it to be my business, but it's quite entertaining to watch.
Am I also allowed a glass of wine to show how thankful you are?
Pete
It's not my wine to offer you....
Your helpful act from today could also be your apology to my boss for punching him when he greeted your friend hello...
Because all those years she's been missing she's been sheltering here...
Elsa (Pete's Big Sister)
I didn't recognize Harry.
At the time I didn't know those facts.
I have already apologized to everyone.
Tara (Best Friend)
*Also sitting at the table and pouring a glass of wine for herself and one for Elsa. Passes Elsa's to her*
Els,
I called a taxi to pick us up.
A glass for us with Harry and Pete before we go out?
Elsa (Pete's Big Sister)
*Giggling at Tara, talking gently and then sipping at her drink *
Sounds like fun Miss T for Trouble 😊
Definitely count me in for a quick glass before the taxi arrives.
Harry (Flynnie's Dad/ Pete's Boss)
*drinking his wine, slurring his words and swaying*
Elsa,
of course, you can have a glass of wine.
Everyone just help yourself and refill your own glasses…
Harry (Flynnie's Dad/ Pete's Boss)
Pete - why did you allow your self to become like this?
Flynnie is trying to surprise you...
You are spoiling your own surprise….
Pete
*Talking drunkenly but respectfully. More straight forward, confident and louder than his normal soft voice*
I need to ask Flynnie something….
I know he's here..
I'm not leaving until I have seen him.
Tara (Best Friend)
But he's really excited to be surprising you....
If you make him spoil the surprise he might get upset with you.
He's such a cry-baby.
Do you want to be responsible for making him cry again?
Pete
I don't have to explain it to you guys because you are curious...
I just need to see Flynnie and ask him something.
If he says No then I will respect his choice, leave and go home to his house...
Elsa (Pete's Big Sister)
*Deciding to try a different approach*
Petie Pete...
What are you getting Flynnie for Valentine's Day?
Pete
*looking gloomy suddenly*
I am still looking for ideas...
If you think of anything you think he'll like can you tell me...
Elsa (Pete's Big Sister)
And when you've found your perfect gift are you going to try to keep it a surprise or do you plan on telling Flynnie?
Pete
Of course, I want to keep it a surprise...
Elsa (Pete's Big Sister)
I think Flynn is deserving of you showing him the same respect...
Just let him surprise you so you both get to enjoy that.
If you push him into spoiling the surprise he'll get mad at you.
Pete
I agree he probably will but when I explain he'll forgive me...
Gosh, you two are really annoying today...
I thought you were going quickly?
I think I can hear a horn honking...
Is that your taxi?
Girls say Goodbye to Pete and Harry and run to their taxi.
Pete and Harry keep drinking and talking for about 20 mins before Harry falls asleep.
When Harry falls asleep Flynnie and Flynnie Bot come to the table from a different direction from the boat because they had moved positions earlier, so Pete wouldn't find them on the boat.
Flynnie
*looking at Pete*
Hello Pete 👋
I heard that you are looking for me?
Flynnie
*Assessing his Dad's condition before asking Flynnie Bot*
Flynnie Bot...
Can you very gently take my Dad inside and lie him down on the couch?
Pete
Flynnie -
I think we should take your Dad in...
I think it's something for a human to do ...
Flynnie and Pete take Harry inside, settle him on the couch and return to the table and chairs outside...
Pete
*Smiling really happily when he sees Flynnie and not noticing that he is upset*
Hello Flynnie
🤗😍🤗😍🤗
Pete
*begging a little excitedly*
Please let me explain and ask a question before you get mad at me...
Flynnie
*obviously upset and mad but still adoring anything Pete does*
It's only you and I?
Why are you drunk?
What do you want to explain?
Pete
*Raising his eyebrows questioning*
You are mad at me?
Flynnie
*slightly teary and defiant*
At the moment, I am mad at you...
You said you trusted me, and you would wait until I was ready...
But now - you are here.
You know that I am working on my surprise for you.
You know that it was important to me to keep it a surprise for a little longer.
Flynnie
But if you explain why, and I understand your intention then I will stop being mad and forgive you.
I am open to giving us this chance.
If I think about it and still disagree with you then we'll both just go home.
Pete
I see...
I can explain...
Once I have finished explaining...
I promise I will respect your choice and do whatever you tell me to do.
Flynnie
Why are you so drunk?
Pete
So I can see you and ask you something.
I won't remember what I have seen and done tomorrow when I wake up.
Flynnie
You intentionally put yourself in this situation?
Pete
Yes...
Because I trust in Us.
😍😃😇
Pete
To get your permission for something that I want to do.
If I don't get your permission then you can take me home, and we'll leave together.
Flynnie
I'm listening to you Pete...
What would you like to ask?
Pete
You said you needed help getting something ready....
If I am drunk I can help you with everything you need help with without spoiling the surprise because I won't remember anything tomorrow....
I'll still get to spend my weekend having fun with you...
Flynnie
But you won't remember it ....
Any of it...
Pete
Exactly my intention!
Isn't it brilliant!
Pete
Now I won't be miserable, sitting at home by myself; feeling left out and lonely because I know we are working towards our date together...
You can take some pictures and hide them from me until you are ready to share it with me...
I can be very reliable, responsible and hardworking.
I can definitely be even more helpful to you than Flynnie Bot...
And I was already quite drunk before I came here deliberately, so I won't remember anything to spoil my surprise.
Pete
*Begging excitedly with a brilliant bright Flynnie only smile*
It's miserable on my own when you already have a brilliant idea.
Can't we just share?
Please let me stay and help?
🥰😃🙏😃🥰
Flynnie
*Unsure whether to laugh at Pete's predicament or get really mad at him*
Is 'devolved' a word that means the opposite of evolved?
Pete
*Smiling Brightly and full of hope*
Probably...
But I don't actually know without looking it up in a dictionary...
Why???
Flynnie
*Laughing a little at Pete, not really able to be mad at him when he just wants to spend time together with him*
If it is -
You have devolved back to the Air-Head you were in high school.
Pete
*Still begging hopefully. Pleading his case with reasons why he should be allowed to stay*
But you also used to like me as an Air -Head in high school...
You always say that by my side is the funnest place to be...
You're not really going to turn me away, are you?
Flynnie
*Laughing at Pete*
Will you cry if I do turn you away.
Pete
*Thinking quickly while still hopeful, excited and confident*
Everyone knows how sensitive I am.
I really will cry if you send me home alone.
But if we go home together I will understand that you really don't want my help on this one and as long as you are with me when you take me home and stay with me...
Then I won't cry .
Flynnie
I see...
Because it's our together time you don't want to be on your own...
Pete
I knew you would understand because you are perfect 🥰
Will you tell me my plan is brilliant...
I get to help you, and spend time with you and you can remember what you used to like about me when I was drunk.
And we are both working on our 1st Valentine's Day Date together 😍🥰😍
Together - just like you have always wanted.
😍🔥😇
Flynnie
*Conceding his defeat, pouring himself a glass of wine which he begins to drink*
You win.
Your plan is brilliant 😀
You are already here and drunk so won't remember a thing tomorrow...
I'll let you stay and help this weekend because you have already committed yourself this far and I am not going to hurt you.
If you want to do it again please discuss it with me first.
Pete
*Pulling Flynnie into a tight hug before kissing him deeply because there is no-one there but them*
I knew you wouldn't be able to send me away.
My favourite place is with you and I only have it during the weekends...
What can I do to help you Flynnie?
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