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Never Walk Alone; Sequel to Black Friday Rule
Topic Started: May 13, 2008, 10:14 am (47,716 Views)
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This is the weirdest proposal ever, but it's great she said yes. I hope when I propose to Kitty, it'll be more romantic. Damn, did I just think that?, he wondered.


My proposal was pretty similar- my husband got me the ring, and I was wearing it for a while and we were planning the wedding before he remembered to actually ASK me! I tease him about that constantly.
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I have to admit, I'm really nervous about Andrew's appearance, and the way his eyes went ice cold before leaving. I hope he doesn't stir up trouble...
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Chapter 192

"Man, I haven't been this nervous since I had to go the principal's office", muttered Dave.

"Just stay calm, Dave. If I was praying sort, I'd pray that Uncle James doesn't kick your ass, but do be on your best behavior", said Catriona.

The Burton family were all going to James and Francesca's house for a barbecue. Dave's heart pounded in anticipation, as he climbed into the Mustang besides her. I do hope James won't kill me, but then again I am dating his niece. He might hit me worse than when I kicked his dog, he thought.

He could see the rest of the family climb into the Burton's station wagon. It was a dark blue Ford station wagon, the sort a soccer mom would drive. Cliff had a station wagon but his was a piece of shit. I bet he's having a good laugh up in heaven, he chuckled to himself.

Catriona put on her seatbelt and started the car, the engine roaring to life. Dave leaned back in his seat and observed as she backed the car out of the driveway.

She caught his gaze and chuckled. "Are you surprised a girl can drive a Mustang?", she teased.

Dave blushed guiltily. "Sorry about that, Kitty. Nah, I like to watch girls drive, it's awesome when girls drive real cars, not some Lexus or whatever. I love these kinds of cars, I used to have a red Mustang back in the day, but Pam made me trade it in for a Lexus", he said wistfully.

"That sucks, Dave. Shane helped me pick it out, Uncle James is a car freak, he has all these vintage cars he works on. He's got all sorts, Mustangs, Trans Ams, Camaros, whatever. He's teaching Castor how to fix cars, but Cali and Marcella aren't interested, it must be a guy thing", she laughed.

"What are the kids like?", he asked curiously.

"Cali and Marcella are dolls, they're so sweet. Cali is like a little mother, always taking charge, just like Fran. Marcie is a sweetie, she's her daddy's little angel and really girly. James loves to buy her American Girl stuff, she has a huge collection. Castor looks just like his father as a kid, he loves Ninja Turtle stuff, he has all these action figures. Uncle James is already teaching Cali and Castor to hunt, Cali's a natural, but Marcie isn't interested", she replied.

"What does your aunt think of that?", he asked.

"Don't be shocked, Dave. Aunt Fran is from Argentina, her dad owns a big ranch in Patagonia. She's almost as good with guns as Uncle James, in fact, their first date was at a gun show", she said.

"Damn. I hope he doesn't get the shotgun out. Is everyone else going to be there?", he asked.

"Yeah, Uncle Lars and his dad and his wife Mariska, they're here in the states for a bit. And Uncle Kirk and Aunt Lani and their son Angel, he's a real sweetie, and Rob and Chloe and their son Ty. It's like a Metallica family reunion", she said.

Dave closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Damn, I'm going to face Hetfield and Ulrich and Hammett and their families. This is worse than going to the principal's office", he chuckled sardonically.
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I can see how going to a Metallica family reunion could be very uncomfortable for poor Dave. Kudos for him going.

And I'm moving in and taking over Marcella's American Girl collection. That's fucking awesome! I'm embarassed to be saying this in a Metallica forum, but I have a sizable American Girl collection and I love American Girl. I used to collect their stuff as a kid, but then as a teenager I got out of it. Then when I turned 22, I got hardcore back into it. I go ape shit whenever the new American Girl catalog comes and I've already made my Christmas list from them. For my birthday this past year all that I wanted was American Girl shit, so my husband took me on a shopping spree at American Girl place in Chicago. :blush: I just tell him that's what he gets for marrying someone who is perpetually twelve. :blush: (ducks out of forum before people throw shit at her)



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Dave is being really brave going to the bbq.
I really hope he will survive it, I hope that james and lars see, what cliff sees
Nice update :tu:
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Wow, Dave has a LOT of courage to go with Kitty.

Great chapter, Vanessa.
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Hey, I drive a Lexus! It's an old one (11 years old) but it's not *too* terrible! :wink Mustang's are fan more rock n' roll, I must admit. I'm just NOT a fan of American cars at the moment.

I'm anxious to see what happens at the BBQ. I hope they don't tag Dave and turn the party into a hunting expedition for him!!

Don't worry, Ashley, I also like American Girl. I can't wait until I can get some for Grace. Right now she's into brushing dolls hair to the point where it looks like a swarm of bees got into it, so I'm going to wait until she gets a little less crazy with the comb


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Chapter 193

"Dave, we're here", said Catriona.

Dave took a deep breath and got out of the car. They were outside an imposing ranch-style house somewhere north of the city, the driveway full of cars. He could hear Skynyrd playing from the backyard, the music oddly appropriate. Typical, James was always the Skynyrd fan. It's appropriate, seeing as we are in the middle of nowhere, he thought sardonically.

Shane walked over to them. "Hey guys. Dude, hopefully Uncle James won't kick your ass. But you got us Burtons backing you up", he said proudly.

"Shane, are you going to help me carry this into the house, it is heavy", chided Natalya, as she held up a ceramic dish.

"Oops, sorry there, baby doll. Good luck guys", he said, taking the dish from her.

"Let me handle them, Dave. James is sober now, so he won't fly into a rage. But I'm supposing they will be quite upset", said Avery.

"Don't worry, ma'am. It won't be the first time", he said grimly.

The group went into the house. Fran was at the door, smiling at them. "Buenas dias, Avery. How are you all doing, and how was your holiday?", she asked, speaking with a slight Spanish accent. Fran was an attractive woman in her forties, wearing a pale pink sundress with her blond hair loose to her shoulders. Her blue eyes widened when she saw Dave, but smiled politely at him. "And how are you, Mr. Mustaine?", she asked.

"I'm fine, Mrs. Hetfield. Uh, I hope James isn't going to blow a gasket, but Kitty and I are a couple", he said.

"Si, muy interesante. Oh dear, this is interesting. I do hope James will understand. I never did like Andrew either, there was something off about him. Come in", she said.

The Hetfield children ran downstairs, when they heard their mother. All three of them had their parents' blond hair and blue eyes, looking at Dave curiously.

"Mr. Mustaine, what are you doing here?", Cali blurted out.

"I'm Kitty's boyfriend, I hope your Dad won't pound me", he chuckled.

Marcella walked over to Dave and tried to reach for his hair. "Wow, your hair's redder than Kitty's", she said.

"I know, it runs in the family", he said.

James went inside to get some barbecue sauce. He stopped in his tracks when he saw Dave with the Burtons. "Mustaine, what the hell are you doing here?", he asked, walking over to them.

Dave looked him straight in the eyes, holding her hand. "It's good to see you again, James. I'm Kitty's boyfriend", he said calmly.

"What the fuck? Kitty, what happened to Andrew?", he demanded.

"Uncle James, I caught Andrew cheating three times, the last time was with some groupie in his dressing room just a few doors down from me. It's over between us, he can go fuck himself", she growled.

"Damn. Mustaine, this better not be some rebound thing, or I will seriously kick your ass. And I am going to kick Andrew's ass", he snarled.

"That makes two of us, James. My nephew's ego is getting too big, let's try to behave for the sake of the ladies", he said, extending his hand.

James shook his hand. "I gotcha, let's go to the backyard. I got the grill on", he said.

The Hetfield's backyard was a beehive of activity. Several kids ran around playing tag, while the women watched them and gossiped. A giant brick barbecue was stoked, the pleasant aroma of charcoal smoke wafting in the air, next to an inflatable pool full of ice, bottles of soda, water and juices floating in the icy water.

Dave recognized Lars and his father, Kirk and his family and Rob's family. The chatter stopped when they emerged from the house. Dave tried to control the flush creeping up his neck, the heat going to his face. "Mustaine, what the fuck are you doing here?", demanded Lars, as the older woman next to him gave him a look.

"Not in front of the kids, Lars. Yeah, what are you doing here?", asked Kirk.

"Mustaine is dating Kitty, guys. I told him to be on his best behavior, let's not dwell on that", said James, walking over to the grill.

Lars walked over to them, a determined look on his face. He looked almost comical with his scowl, seeing that he only came up to Dave's shoulders. "Kitty, are you cheating on Andrew?", he demanded.

"No, I dumped him after I caught him fucking some groupie in his dressing room. That's the third time I caught him", she said angrily.

Lars cursed in Danish under his breath. "Oh, I see. Mustaine, you better not do anything", he warned.

"I know, you little Danish troll. It's Andrew you should be angry at, he's being an asshole", said Dave, a spark of anger in his eyes.

"Okay, but I'm still watching you", he warned, going to the pool and grabbing a bottle of water.

"Sorry about that, Dave, it's quite a shock", said Kirk apologetically.

"I don't blame Ulrich for being pissed. I'd do the same thing if it was my daughter, it's a dad thing", he replied, shaking his hand.

"Let me introduce you to everyone, Dave", she said, taking his hand.

Catriona introduced him to everyone else. Lani and Chloe were surprised at first, but they warmed to him when they saw the couple holding hands. "And this is my little cousin Angel, isn't he a sweetie?", she cooed, holding the baby in her arms. Angel was a beautiful baby boy with his father's curly black hair and dark eyes, a smile on his face. He looked at Dave curiously, reaching for his hair.

"Cute there, little dude. He looks just like his daddy", he chuckled.

"I know, everyone says that. He is definitely his father's son", said Lani proudly.

"Ja, he does. Long time, no see, Mr. Mustaine", said Torben.

"Uh, me too, Mr. Ulrich", he said. Man, he looks like an older version of Lars, I bet he's going to look like that when he gets old, he thought.
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I think they took the news quite well, especially James. Had to be really strange for Kirk being that he is Dave's replacement.

I am also in awe of how Kitty is very open about why she broke up with Andrew because he was fucking groupies. I hope that Lars and James really do go kick his ass. I wish I could be that open about my love life with my dad's friends. :)
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I think the Metallica guys handled it well. I like how you described Angel, he does look just like Kirk and he is adorable!
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*phew* Okay, that seemed to go okay! I was worried something bad was going to go down!
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I hope James stomps Andrews as into the ground
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few, they did seem to take it well, luckily :)
loved how you described how the place looked, and little angel of course :heart:
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Chapter 194

"Uncle Lars, can I talk to you for a minute?", asked Shane.

"Sure, what is it, Shane?", he asked, leading him inside.

"I wanna make an announcement after dinner. Natalya and I are getting married and she's having a baby", he said.

"Helvete, that's wonderful. I ought to buy you a drink. What'd your mother say?", he asked.

"She's thrilled at being a grandmother. Her dad is surprised, but he insists that we get married soon, he's really old-fashioned. The doctor says she can't go on tour, and we can have sex until the sixth month", said Shane, frowning.

"Congratulations", said Lars. Shane didn't notice the shadow come over his face. My nephew's only twenty-one and he's getting married and has a baby on the way. I had a chance and I blew it, he thought sadly.

Lars could never forget the painful look on Elinor's face when she caught him with the cocaine and the groupies. He'd been exhausted after a day of recording and he didn't think she'd find out.

I broke her heart, maybe being single and childless is my punishment, I deserve it. All for a bit of fun, he thought bitterly.

Lars sat down at the bar, looking out on the scene after Shane had left. The kids played happily as their happy shrieks echoed from behind the glass doors. Lani, Fran, Chloe, Avery, Natalya and Catriona sat at a table and gossiped, while Kirk and Dave had an animated conversation and James and Rob worked on the grill.

Everyone's got someone except for me, I had a girl but I blew it, he thought. Lars had looked for Elinor whenever he was in Sweden, but he couldn't find her. Her father had passed away ten years ago and there didn't seem to be any other sign of her family. He'd even hired a private detective, to no avail.

It's like she disappeared off the face of the earth. Serves me right, he mused.

Lars' attention full on Avery, as she laughed something Fran said. She was still slim and youthful, her coppery hair lightening to a pleasant strawberry blond, wearing jeans and colorful red, green and blue peasant blouse with a necklace of chunky dark blue stones around her neck. For some reason, the bold colors looked good on her, bringing a healthy flush to her pale skin.

She looks great for a grandma-to-be, he chuckled. Wait a minute, did I just think that?, he wondered.

Lars would never admit it, but he had had a crush on Avery ever since they first met. Her confidence and outgoing personality attracted him, but she'd been Cliff's girl, and then his wife, and he'd had Elinor. Over the years, they had become good friends, and she'd accompanied him while he collected art, offering advice.

Me and Avery are nothing but friends. Besides, Cliff wouldn't want me sniffing around his widow. I bet that's why she doesn't date, she's still loyal to him, he thought.
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Poor Lars. :( He really did blow it with poor Elinor. It would be great if he could find her though. I can understand why she would have left him because of the cocaine and groupies, but I do miss Elinor. I really liked her in the last story. Lars and Avery is a thought, but I think I like him with his little Elinor. Maybe Avery knows how to find Elinor though, especially since they were friends once. Maybe Avery and Lars will go on a trip to try and find her, and you can write us some more kick ass travel scenes with Lars and Avery. :)

For some reason, I had thought that maybe Avery and Natalya's dad would hook up.


It's good that he took the news about the baby pretty well. I thought that he'd go ape shit. :lol: I do kind of feel bad for Natalya having to have a rush wedding though. I always thought her to be the type who would want a really nicely thought out and elegent wedding. Not a circus or anything, because she seems laid back and chill, but definitely something beautiful with all the wedding and wedding planning traditions that go with it. Avery's wedding was shot gun, so maybe she can help with the quick planning.


This story rocks! :horns2
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I was thinking the same about Avery and Natalya's dad, but I have to admit- I LOVE the idea of Lars and Avery! What a cool twist that would add to the story!!
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