New Beginnings

[Sally_Fletcher]

Story Title: New Begginings

Type of story: long fic

Main Characters: Brad, Sally, Rocco, Peter, Johnny and a new character named Kayla. +Others

BTTB rating: T

Genre: Mixtures

Does story include spoilers: Yes

Any warnings: V/D SC

Summary: Brad gets a big surprize in the figure of the daughter he never knew he had, Sally has to learn to deal with this rebellious teen... Etc...

NEW BEGINNINGS - PART ONE.

FLETCHER HOUSE

SALLY:

I'm not saying that it's not true, I'm just curious as to why you never knew.

BRAD:

Amy said that she didn't want to throw her baggage on my back. Can you believe that? Like my daughter is baggage!

SALLY:

So what are you going to do?

BRAD:

Well, apparently Kayla has never gotten along with her stepfather, so she's going to come and live with me. If that's okay with you, I mean this is your house.

SALLY:

Of course, it's fine with me... But have you spoken to Kayla about this?

BRAD:

Well... no, why?

SALLY:

You can't force her to come here, Brad. She has to have a say in this as well.

BRAD:

She's seventeen years old! And I'm her father.

SALLY:

Yes, a father she never knew! This is going to be difficult for her, Brad, you need to understand that.

BRAD':

I do. But I want her to stay here.

SALLY:

Then call her. Find out what she wants before you make any plans.

BRAD:

The voice of reason, as always. What would I do without you, Sally?

SALLY:

Suffer beyond imagination! Call her now, get it over with. At least then you'll know how she feels.

SOMEWHERE IN THE CITY IN OZ

In a messy room, a cellphone starts ringing. A girl dressed in baggy shorts and a large T-Shirt picks it up. Her hair is tied in a messy bun and she looks grim.

KAYLA:

Talk to me.

BRAD:

Er... hi, is this Kayla Smith?

KAYLA:

Yeah, say what you want to say and get done.

BRAD:

This is Brad Armstrong. I'm... I'm your...

KAYLA:

My long lost daddy-dearest? Yeah, my mother wrote me a letter before she was so nice to die. What do you want?

BRAD:

I was wondering whether you want to come and live with me?

KAYLA:

Why?

BRAD:

Well... because you're my daughter.

KAYLA:

Why do you care all of the sudden?

BRAD:

I only just found out that you exist, Kayla! I know this isn't easy for you, but it sure as hell isn't easy for me either. I want a relationship with my daughter, I want to give you a chance to start over, be happy. But if you don't want that...

KAYLA:

Okay, okay! I'll live with you, it's not like my dear stepdad wants me here. When can I come?

BRAD:

Are you serious?

KAYLA:

No, I always joke about these things. Of course I'm serious.

Mutters softly to herself:

Idiot.

BRAD:

I'll fly to the city tomorrow and come pick you up?

KAYLA:

I can hardly contain my happiness. Bye.

She puts the phone down. Brad looks at the phone with a frown.

BRAD:

That went... well.

SALLY:

Give it some time. I'm sure you'll adjust.

BRAD:

She's a nightmare! You should hear her talking!

SALLY:

She's a teenager, Brad. A very confused one, I think.

BRAD:

Yeah, no kidding!

Well, that's the first part... Let me know what you all think, please?

[Sarah_Lewis]

It was awesome Sal!!! =]]Cant wait for the next bit

[Roccoluver]

Yay, another one of your fic, can't wait till the next update, love it all ready.

[Sally_Fletcher]

Thanks, guys! Will update as soon as I can!

[Sally_Fletcher]

Okay, I'm extremely bored, my ear hurts like hell and I want to be at home sleeping because I'm ill - but I have to work, not that there is anything to do at the office. So now - because I have nothing better to do - I'm going to update.

Thanks for the feedback by the way!

FLETCHER HOUSE

Rocco, Cassie, Matilda, Lucas and Ric are all sitting in the living room.

LUCAS:

I wonder what she's like. Smart, stupid? Loud, quiet?

RIC:

I wonder what she looks like.

MATILDA:

Slaps him playfully

Don't sit next to me thinking about other girls, Dalby!

RIC:

Oh, I'm sorry!

He kisses her cheek and they laugh.

CASSIE:

I wonder whether she'll fit in with us.

LUCAS:

Well, she is Mr Armstrong's daughter... maybe she'll be like him.

ROCCO:

Stern, firm, scary and disciplined?

CASSIE:

He isn't scary!

ROCCO:

He hates me! Of course he is!

They all laughs. Rocco's phone beeps. It's a text message from Johnny.

Meet me on the beach in 5 minutes.

ROCCO:

Oh, man... Look, I just remembered that I have to be somewhere... I'll try and be back soon.

CASSIE:

Okay.

He leaves and Ric frowns.

RIC:

Wonder where he's going.

LUCAS:

I'm betting it's a girl.

CASSIE:

Do you think they're close yet? They've been gone for hours, you'd think Sal would phone.

RIC:

Maybe there was some trouble with this mystery daughter.

CASSIE:

Maybe...

IN THE CITY

Sally, Brad and Kayla are in Kayla's room. Sally is helping Kayla to pack.

BRAD:

You knew we were coming today, Kayla. Why didn't you pack your stuff?

KAYLA:

I didn't feel like it.

BRAD:

Well do you feel like staying in the city then?

SALLY:

Brad, please.

KAYLA:

You know, instead of going on about this, you could always try to help.

BRAD:

Yeah well I don't feel like it.

SALLY:

Brad, just go down to the living room and wait there please, we'll be down in a few minutes.

BRAD:

Fine.

He leaves and Sally looks at Kayla.

SALLY:

Give him a break.

KAYLA:

Why?

SALLY:

Well, because he's your father. And he's really trying. This is difficult for him.

KAYLA:

And what, it's easy for me?

SALLY:

No. But give him a chance, Kayla.

KAYLA:

Are we going to finish packing or what?

Sally sighs and helps Kayla finsish.

KAYLA:

Thanks. For helping me pack.

SALLY:

Anytime.

She picks up a photo of Kayla with a dark-haired woman.

Do you want to keep this?

KAYLA:

No, leave it here.

SALLY:

Are you sure?

KAYLA:

Yeah. I don't want it, I don't need it.

Sally frowns slightly but puts the photo back on the desk.

[Roccoluver]

I lovwe this, yay update soon please. sorry to hear about the ear, do you get off soon?.

[Sally_Fletcher]

lovwe this, yay update soon please. sorry to hear about the ear, do you get off soon?.

Hey, thanks x2 - no, I'm at work for 6 more hours! So I'll probably update again in the next 6 hours, as soon as I get a brainwave!

[Roccoluver]

Hey, thanks x2 - no, I'm at work for 6 more hours! So I'll probably update again in the next 6 hours, as soon as I get a brainwave!

Bugger, I'm glad I don't ahve to work, hope you get a brain wave soon, just don't get in trouble posting it

[Sally_Fletcher]

Yet another update - I got that brainwave! Thanks Roccoluver!

FLETCHER HOUSE - It is really late already. Brad, Sally and Kayla arrive. Pippa is asleep on Ric's lap. Ric, Cassie and Rocco are all sitting in the living room. Cassie jumps up when the door opens.

CASSIE:

We thought something happened! Thank goodness you're all right!

SALLY:

Sorry, we should have called. There was a bit of a... misunderstanding in the city, nothing to worry about.

BRAD:

Why isn't Pippa in bed?

RIC:

She didn't want to sleep before you were home. I'll take her upstairs.

Brad throws Kayla a dirty look before looking at Ric and Pippa again.

BRAD:

No, I'll take her.

He picks Pippa up and starts walking up the stairs. Rocco smiles.

ROCCO:

Hi. I'm Rocco.

KAYLA:

Kayla.

CASSIE:

Sorry, where are my manners! I'm Cassie and that's Ric.

KAYLA:

Yeah. Sal, could you show me my room, please? I'm kind of tired.

SALLY:

Sure. Don't you want a bite to eat first?

KAYLA:

I'm not really hungry.

SALLY:

Okay, then. Rocco, could you get her bags in the car please? You too Ric.

ROCCO:

Sure.

He walks out. Ric stands up with a sigh and follows Rocco. Sally walk up the stairs with Kayla, Cassie sits down on the couch with a frown. Rocco and Ric come back with the bags. Rocco heads up immediately, but Ric looks at Cassie first.

CASSIE:

What?

RIC:

That girl is the personification of grouchy.

He follows Rocco up the stairs and Cassie smiles, shaking her head.

BRAD AND SALLY'S ROOM.

Sally enters the room, Brad is lying on the bed, staring at the roof.

SALLY:

Hey. So Pippa in bed?

BRAD:

Yeah.

SALLY:

Brad...

BRAD:

She hasn't said a word to me ,Sal! I don't know how to deal with her!

SALLY:

Give it time.

BRAD:

You keep saying that, but I don't know if that's going to make a difference. If she doesn't want to be here, why did she come?

Sally sits down on the bed next to Brad and takes his hand in hers.

SALLY:

She wants to be here, maybe she just doesn't know how to show it.

BRAD:

Yeah, no kidding. She's just so... I don't even have words.

SALLY:

I'm sure in time you'll get along fine.

BRAD:

Yeah right.

SALLY:

Come on, stop worrying about it now. Just take it one day at a time.

Brad doesn't say anything, he just pulls Sally down and kisses her passionately.

KAYLA'S SUMMER BAY ROOM

Kayla is lying on the bed, staring at the roof. There is a knock on the door.

KAYLA:

What?

CASSIE:

Can I come in?

KAYLA:

If you must.

Cassie enters and sits down on the bed next to Kayla.

CASSIE:

Look, I know this must be hard for you...

KAYLA:

No kidding.

CASSIE:

But if you just open up, and give us all a chance, you'll be really happy here in no time.

KAYLA:

Right.

CASSIE:

Is there anything I can do to help you feel more comfortable and at home here?

KAYLA:

No thanks.

CASSIE:

Okay then.

She stands up and leaves. When she reaches the door, Kayla talks.

KAYLA:

What do you want?

CASSIE:

Excuse me?

KAYLA:

Usually when people are nice to me, it's because they want something. So what is it?

CASSIE:

I just want to be your friend.

KAYLA:

I don't know how to be one.

CASSIE:

It's easy - I'll help you.

KAYLA:

Thanks. I guess.

CASSIE:

Anytime. Ric, Rocco and I are going to watch some movies on TV - you want to join us?

KAYLA:

Stands up

Yeah, I guess.

Cassie smiles and the two girls walk down again.

RIC:

I made popcorn.

CASSIE:

Great, I'll get the drinks. Come on, Kayla.

The two girls walk in to the kitchen to get the drinks. When they have it, they sit down on the couch.

RIC:

So now that you girls are finally here, maybe we can start the movie!

Everybody laughs and even Kayla smiles a little.

[sazcaz89]

This is so cool. Brad has a daughter that was a bit of shock!!!! please update and i hope you feel better soon!!!