Post by DECKLYN CHASE MCKAY on Sept 9, 2013 3:07:03 GMT
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A day off. It was a rare occurrence in Decklyn's life, especially of late it seemed. Between taking extra shifts at the hospital due to them being short-staffed on paramedics right at the moment and continuing to keep the men who had killed his parents happy even while he looked for a way to take them down it left little free time. Today, however, he had no plans to do anything but enjoying some well needed R&R. Until the phone had rung at seven in the morning, waking him up with a grumble as he reached for it blindly on his night stand. "...ello..." He muttered into the mouth piece, voice still rough and slightly fuzzy with sleep. "Dec! Dec it's Grace! I'm so sorry to wake you up so early on your day off but Jacob's babysitter just called to say she was sick and couldn't watch him today which normally isn't a problem I'd just take him with me to the bakery but I have a meeting with the bank today about getting another loan out to get some more equipment..." Her slightly frantic rambling trailed off and Decklyn, still half comprehending it all still finished the rest of it with a soft chuckle. "When do you need me to come pick him up?"
His words brought a relieved whoosh of air from his sister. "Oh Decklyn you have no idea how much I appreciate it this! I owe you one for this! Can you be here by 8?" Glancing at the clock, he returned lightly, "Eight yep, I'll be there," Seeing as she didn't live all that far from him he'd have time to get a shower still at least. "Thank you so much, Decklyn! You're a lifesaver!" Smiling at her unintended pun, he ran a hand through his hair after they hung up, falling back against the pillow for a few more moments. Maybe next time... It didn't take him long to wake up thanks to the numerous times he'd been woken up in the middle of the night with an emergency call to go to. You couldn't afford to be bleary minded for long when people's lives were at stake. Shuffling into the bathroom adjoining his bedroom he started the shower and soon enough the warm water had him fully awake. Drying off quickly, he returned to his bedroom and got dressed quickly, not really even minding anymore that he wasn't still asleep in bed.
His three year old nephew, Jacob, was one of the bright spots in his life. Spending time with him was something Decklyn absolutely loved doing and didn't get to do half as much as he wished he could. So despite the early wake up, the call from his sister had actually been more than welcome. Ready to go, he got into his car and made the short drive to Grace's apartment. It actually sat right above the bakery she owned which made things much easier for her when it came to running the place. Pulling into the parking spot beside her vehicle he got out and headed towards the back door of the place, letting himself in with the key she'd given him for emergencies. Once he was at her actual apartment door he knocked his knuckles against it a couple of times and heard her footsteps hurrying across the floor before it was opened up a moment later. "Look who's here, Jacob!" Grace called out with a smile as she let her brother into her home. The small little thudding of feet sounded then as the little boy in question came tearing into the living room. "UNCLE DECKLYN!" He shrieked excitedly, though it sounded more like 'Unca Decwyn' and seconds later he was practically launching himself into the man's arms.
"Whoa what's your mom been feeding you? Straight up sugar?" Decklyn joked with a laugh, easily catching the blonde haired little boy and hoisting him up in his arms. "So you up to hanging out with your uncle today, buddy?" He questioned his nephew who answered with an excited nod and happy little grin. "Thank you again so much, Dec. I just really appreciate this and I'm sorry to ruin your day off," An apologetic look was on his sister's face as she spoke but he shook his head. "Getting to spend time with my favorite nephew is definitely not ruining my day in the least, sis," A smile pulled at his lips as he pretended to bite Jacob's fingers that were currently reaching over to poke at his nose. "So what do you want to go do, kiddo?" He asked Jacob with raised eyebrows and was rewarded with a quick answer of "Play on the playground!" Knowing exactly what playground he was referring to since they went there every time Jacob was with him, Decklyn grinned. "The playground it is then," Wriggling out of Decklyn's arms long enough to put on his shoes and a light jacket, the two of them were soon heading out the door. "We'll be back in time for supper," He told his sister with a wink. Switching out the booster seat from Grace's car into the backseat of his, Decklyn got the little boy strapped in quickly enough and it wasn't long before they were pulling into the parking lot of the park in front of the playground.
Getting Jacob out of the car, he was being pulled towards the swings immediately. "Push me push me!" Lifting him onto one of them, Decklyn did as he was told and soon happy giggles were coming from the little boy. Man, to be a kid again. When all it took was a simple swing set to make you happy. That would be the life.
[/style]A day off. It was a rare occurrence in Decklyn's life, especially of late it seemed. Between taking extra shifts at the hospital due to them being short-staffed on paramedics right at the moment and continuing to keep the men who had killed his parents happy even while he looked for a way to take them down it left little free time. Today, however, he had no plans to do anything but enjoying some well needed R&R. Until the phone had rung at seven in the morning, waking him up with a grumble as he reached for it blindly on his night stand. "...ello..." He muttered into the mouth piece, voice still rough and slightly fuzzy with sleep. "Dec! Dec it's Grace! I'm so sorry to wake you up so early on your day off but Jacob's babysitter just called to say she was sick and couldn't watch him today which normally isn't a problem I'd just take him with me to the bakery but I have a meeting with the bank today about getting another loan out to get some more equipment..." Her slightly frantic rambling trailed off and Decklyn, still half comprehending it all still finished the rest of it with a soft chuckle. "When do you need me to come pick him up?"
His words brought a relieved whoosh of air from his sister. "Oh Decklyn you have no idea how much I appreciate it this! I owe you one for this! Can you be here by 8?" Glancing at the clock, he returned lightly, "Eight yep, I'll be there," Seeing as she didn't live all that far from him he'd have time to get a shower still at least. "Thank you so much, Decklyn! You're a lifesaver!" Smiling at her unintended pun, he ran a hand through his hair after they hung up, falling back against the pillow for a few more moments. Maybe next time... It didn't take him long to wake up thanks to the numerous times he'd been woken up in the middle of the night with an emergency call to go to. You couldn't afford to be bleary minded for long when people's lives were at stake. Shuffling into the bathroom adjoining his bedroom he started the shower and soon enough the warm water had him fully awake. Drying off quickly, he returned to his bedroom and got dressed quickly, not really even minding anymore that he wasn't still asleep in bed.
His three year old nephew, Jacob, was one of the bright spots in his life. Spending time with him was something Decklyn absolutely loved doing and didn't get to do half as much as he wished he could. So despite the early wake up, the call from his sister had actually been more than welcome. Ready to go, he got into his car and made the short drive to Grace's apartment. It actually sat right above the bakery she owned which made things much easier for her when it came to running the place. Pulling into the parking spot beside her vehicle he got out and headed towards the back door of the place, letting himself in with the key she'd given him for emergencies. Once he was at her actual apartment door he knocked his knuckles against it a couple of times and heard her footsteps hurrying across the floor before it was opened up a moment later. "Look who's here, Jacob!" Grace called out with a smile as she let her brother into her home. The small little thudding of feet sounded then as the little boy in question came tearing into the living room. "UNCLE DECKLYN!" He shrieked excitedly, though it sounded more like 'Unca Decwyn' and seconds later he was practically launching himself into the man's arms.
"Whoa what's your mom been feeding you? Straight up sugar?" Decklyn joked with a laugh, easily catching the blonde haired little boy and hoisting him up in his arms. "So you up to hanging out with your uncle today, buddy?" He questioned his nephew who answered with an excited nod and happy little grin. "Thank you again so much, Dec. I just really appreciate this and I'm sorry to ruin your day off," An apologetic look was on his sister's face as she spoke but he shook his head. "Getting to spend time with my favorite nephew is definitely not ruining my day in the least, sis," A smile pulled at his lips as he pretended to bite Jacob's fingers that were currently reaching over to poke at his nose. "So what do you want to go do, kiddo?" He asked Jacob with raised eyebrows and was rewarded with a quick answer of "Play on the playground!" Knowing exactly what playground he was referring to since they went there every time Jacob was with him, Decklyn grinned. "The playground it is then," Wriggling out of Decklyn's arms long enough to put on his shoes and a light jacket, the two of them were soon heading out the door. "We'll be back in time for supper," He told his sister with a wink. Switching out the booster seat from Grace's car into the backseat of his, Decklyn got the little boy strapped in quickly enough and it wasn't long before they were pulling into the parking lot of the park in front of the playground.
Getting Jacob out of the car, he was being pulled towards the swings immediately. "Push me push me!" Lifting him onto one of them, Decklyn did as he was told and soon happy giggles were coming from the little boy. Man, to be a kid again. When all it took was a simple swing set to make you happy. That would be the life.
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