#RaquelP

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Kel's parents, Daryl and Tatsuo have been together since their college years and have been married for 20 sim years. Their devotion to one another and their son, Kelvin has been their greatest strength.

After settling in San Sequoia, they took in Daryl's grandmother Raquel, to help raise Kel, as they both forged ahead in their careers.

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RAQUEL - "What about Kel?"

DARYL - "We just hired a live in Nanny, he moves in on Monday."

RAQUEL - "A Nanny? Seriously? I see where I fit in. I raised your father as well as you and your brother, and even assisted with raising Ty, and you hire a NANNY !??"

DARYL - "We needed someone full time, so that is why we hired a live in Nanny."

RAQUEL - "You could have asked me. So that means your third bedroom is full now, right?"

DARYL- Unfortunately, yes. I am sorry Grams. We just didn't think..."

RAQUEL - "That is obvious."

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Grams soon arrived, just in time to eat. Raquel loved her family and was glad to see everyone. Hugs all around.

RAQUEL - "Well, well, and who do we have here? You are a handsome young man. You have to be Kelvin! My new great grandson!"

KELVIN - "Yes, 'mam. Kelvin Lamont Pence. But you can call me Kel."

RAQUEL - "Hello Kel, glad to finally meet you! You can call me Grams."

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DARYL- "It would just be way too crowed here Grams, and with the nanny..."

RAQUEL - "Never mind, Daryl, I see how it is."

DARYL - "Grams, please don't take it personal, I didn't mean it that way...

TATSUO - "What's going on? Why or what are you being personal about Daryl?"

DARYL - "Grams wanted to move in and help us with Kel, but I told her we hired a live in Nanny."

TATSUO - "What's that have to do with Grams moving in?"

DARYL - "We have no more bedrooms? And we have Henry now."

TATSUO - "So? Grams could help around the house, especially cooking now that you got that promotion. Plus, Kel would love it. I think we should go with it."

DARYL - "And where would she sleep?"

TATSUO - "We have that office space upstairs. Grams could have that room, I mean you aren't working from home anymore, so it's free to become a bedroom."

RAQUEL - "Someone still cares about Grams around here. Thank you Tatsuo, you are a good grandson!!"

DARYL - "I guess that is taken care of then."

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Chad and his family were leaving already. It seemed too soon. It was right after Raquel arrived.

MAREN- "So Raquel, we are heading out now. You going to be home soon?"

RAQUEL - "Yes, sometime later this evening. I want to visit with Daryl and Tatsuo, and get to know my new great grandson."

MAREN - "Now don't be too long, you know how hard it is for you driving at night."

With that, Chad and His family headed back to Newcrest.

RAQUEL - "Finally they are gone, I really need to talk to you Daryl"

DARYL- "Is everything okay?"

RAQUEL - "No, I cannot live there with them anymore. I know it's my home, but it doesn't seem like my home anymore. Just too much noise and confusion. I am going to sign the house over to Chad, but I need somewhere to live. I was hoping that you and Tat would be able to accommodate me."

DARYL - "Are you serious, Gram?"

RAQUEL - "Yes I am serious; you just don't know what it is like there. They treat me like a child. You heard her. Telling me to be careful and come home soon! Plus, if I moved here, I could help take care of Kel."

DARYL - "Gram, they are only showing concern. And, about helping with Kel..."

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RAQUEL - "So, Kelvin Lamont Pence, what do you like to eat more than anything else?"

KEL - "Hmmmm, there are so many things I like."

RAQUEL - "Here, have a piece of candy, chocolate drops are my favorite. I always carry some. Now don't let your dad's know. It's our little secret."

As Kelvin gives Raquel a hug he whispers in her ear.

KEL - " I bet my dad's already know about your chocolate drops!"

RAQUEL - "My you are certainly a bright one. We are going to get along just fine kid"

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While Daryl becomes adjusted to college life and meeting new people, Raquel is adjusting to having a baby back in the house. Her Grandson, Chad’s son Ty, along with Chad and his wife Maren have moved back home with her. It seems as though she is enjoying it very much! Wow this makes Raquel and GREAT Grandmother!!

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Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into the end of the first semester. It seemed like forever as it was happening, but now that it was here, it seemed to have went by in a flash. Daryl talked through things with Jasper and things went back to how they were before they were boyfriends. Jasper and Chad buds, both antagonizing Daryl. But, it wasn’t they same. It just wasn’t the same at all.

DARYL-��“Yeah grams were are coming home for Winterfest Break, we will be leaving here next Friday and staying for three days then going to Sulani for a few days before we head back here.”

RAQUEL- “Are you sure Daryl? When I talked to your brother the other day, he said he wasn’t coming home before leaving for Sulani. Your dad needs you both her to get fitted for the tuxedos before the wedding, you know that is coming up in June! And I spoke with Mrs. Wilson yesterday and she said Jasper told her the same thing, that he wasn’t coming home for Winterfest Break. What kind of children don’t come home for Winterfest!!??”

DARYL- “Grams, don’t worry We all will be home for Winterfest, don’t worry. Chad just told me yesterday he was looking forward to it. He said he needed to get away from here for a while. And was ready to see Newcrest again.”

RAQUEL- “I am concerned, Daryl. You would tell me if Chad was in trouble right? Mrs. Wilson said that Jasper was put on academic probation over at Foxbury, that his grades were way below acceptable levels and if he doesn’t bring them up by next semester he was going to be turned out. You know what that means!  I know him and Chad spend a lot of time together, and she said that Jasper’s grades were failing because he got messed up with a wrong crowd and was drinking!!  Now you know how that led to disaster with your father. I hope that Chad---

She went on and on, and Daryl knew where this was leading, Alcoholism is inherited and because their dad was one, they had a stronger chance that, they too would be. He continued to listen and finally was able to get a word in. 

DARYL- “Grams, listen, I am not sure what is going on with Jasper, but I assure you if Chad was into trouble with his grades, or drinking like that I would know about it, Okay? So stop worrying.”

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Frederick Pence and Keisha Wiseman were married in the Pence’s backyard October 31st. Daryl, Chad nor Raquel seemed to be real impressed.

Frederick and Keisha will be living in the home that Keisha shared with her brother down the street from Raquel.

Chad returned home, explaining to his father and Grandmother that he voluntarily withdrew from Britechester, as it just was not for him. He got a job at the police station with his father. He decided that he wanted to be a law enforcement officer and began classes to pursue that dream, and also enrolled in an AA class at the local YMCA.

After the wedding, Daryl set out for Sulani with Cal, his boyfriend, Milo, Tatsuo and Tat’s cousin, Peitro Hernandez, for Winterbreak.

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RAQUEL- “You know Daryl, I just miss you boys so. And I worry about you both, but Chad is not as sure of himself as are you. You have always been the responsible one.”

DARYL- “Grams, We are 18 now, you did your job, now it is time for us to do ours. Chad is fine. He is going to class, I see him studying and he and Jasper a good buds again. I even think Chad my have a girl.”

RAQUEL- “Okay then, I will trust you, Daryl, I know Chad has always kind of looked out for you, it just may be time for you to look out for him.”

DARYL- “Again, Gram, I assure you we are fine. Give dad and whatever her name is our best and we sill see everyone in a few weeks.”

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RAQUEL- “DARYL SCOTT PENCE!!! You know that type of language is not appropriate or acceptable in this house!!”

CHAD- “Yeah, Daryl Scott Pence, you should watch your mouth.”

RAQUEL- “And, Chad Frederick, don’t think I didn’t see your actions that provoked your brother!!”

DARYL- “Sorry Grams. I will just go upstairs to my room.”

RAQUEL- “I believe it is your brother that should receive an apology, not me Daryl. He was the one to whom you were yelling profanities.”

CHAD- “Yeah Daryl, I am the one that should receive an apology! Those words burnt my ears!”

DARYL- “Whatever, Chad. How about you do your homework that you should have done a week ago!?”

RAQUEL- “Chad, you have homework yet to do!? Son, do you want to turn out like your father!? Now, both of you over here, and get your homework completed.”

DARYL- “Mine is finished Gram.”

RAQUEL- “Fine, then help your brother do his.”

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DARYL- I don’t know why I never said anything to you before now. Thanks Grams, you are the best”

FRED- “Said what to her before now, Daryl? Did you get into trouble at school or something. And where is dinner??”

RAQUEL- Fred, come over here and sit down. We are having a family meeting before dinner.”

FRED- “So what is this big family meeting about, and why is it holding up dinner?”

RAQUEL- “Seriously Fred? Is all you think about Food and TV and that stupid SWW?”

FRED- “Well that stupid SWW may have very well got me a date with Keisha Wiseman. She is the receptionist---

RAQUEL- “I know who she is Fred! That divorced girl that was caught cheating on her husband! Good luck with that, now listen to your son, he has something he wants to tell you.”

FRED- “This isn’t going to take long is it? I am starving. What are we having for dinner tonight anyway?”

DARYL- “Dad!! Stop, please. I just wanted to tell you and Grams something, so listen please.”

FRED- “All ears here son. All ears.”

DARYL- “Dad, I’m Gay.”

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Raquel for years has written story upon story and finally she has reached the best sellers list! She got a call from a producer at Plumbob Pictures wanting to turn her book into a film! So, did she sell the rights or not??

SHE DID, and now, not only is her retirement secure, but both the boys will be able to go to School and not worry about their tuition!!!

Grams did good!!!

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It had been a few weeks since Daryl came out to Jasper and his brother, but he still had not came out to Grams and his father. He felt it was time and began with Grams. He felt she would be more understanding and accepting than his father may be. After all, her brother was gay.

DARYL- “Grams, Chad and I will soon be 18 and going off to college, and I want you to know how thankful we are for your help and support.”

RAQUEL- “Well sweetie, you boys are the world to me and I want you both to be successful and one way to help make that happen is to support you no matter what.”

CHAD- “Daryl, just get to the point!!  You are making me nervous!”

DARYL- “Grams, there is something I have wanted to tell you for a very long time. I know you will support me in this too. And I don’t know why I never told you before now, other than I had to come to terms with it myself.”

RAQUEL- “Honey, if you are trying to tell me that you are gay, I know that sweetie!! And you are 100 % right, I will support you in your sexuality as well. You are and always will be Daryl Scott Pence, my grandson, regardless of who you love, Baby.”

CHAD- “Grams, I need to tell you something too.”

RAQUEL- “I support you too, Chad. Straight men need acceptance too. Now come here Daryl and give Grams a hug!!”

CHAD- “Can I get a hug too!?”