Afterwards they all ate and finished their food silently

DAVE: Nice meal sweetheart...

JAX: Mom was at her magic recipe again.

BRIDGETTE: Yeah! I want to get to know how to cook like you mom.

MALLORY: (Smiles) Thank you lovelies. I'm happy you all enjoyed it.

DAVE: We always enjoy every of your meals.

JAX: Rex you didn't complement?

MALLORY: Oh Jax, you shouldn't bo...

REX: (Casually) It wasn't bad, it was ok.

JAX: Just like that? "It wasn't bad, it was ok?"

REX: Yes just that. Did I do anything wrong? (Looks at the others)

MALLORY: No darling, thanks for the compliment.

JAX: Mom, really?

MALLORY: Yes, you've got any problem with that?

BRIDGETTE: Forget it Jax, I know your problem, you think he's cuter than you!

JAX: There's no way he's cuter than me!

DAVE: Enough! I think Rex just have a problem of unsophisticated complements. He did that to me earlier and I felt a bit annoyed but now I see he not just good at complementing people.

REX: Looks like I'm not welcomed by everyone maybe I should leave.

MALLORY: No! You're highly welcomed just forget about Jax's behaviour, you'll adapt. (Rubs his shoulder)

DAVE: You two better settle your differences 'cause he'll be sleeping in your room tonight.

JAX: (Laughs) dad your joking right??

DAVE: Deadly serious and now if you would excuse me I have to go get a warm shower.

JAX: (Frowns) but...

DAVE: I already made my decision! (Stands up to leave and stop) One more thing every discussion here should be kept confidential by every member of this family.

MALLORY: By the way school resumes tomorrow.

BRIDGETTE: Finally!

MALLORY: Aren't you excited?

BRIDGETTE: Not really! Just have to readjust y'know remove the holiday spirit and put on the school or rather, student spirit.

JAX: I feel you bro...

BRIDGETTE: I keep telling you Jax, don't bro, bruh or chief me. Calling me sis isn't bad!

JAX: Get used to it.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

LATER THAT NIGHT
MALLORY: I like him!
DAVE: Well I'm not sure if I do. I'm still mad about my job...
MALLORY: (Snuggles closer to him) It's ok honie it'll be fine! (kisses his forehead) They've lost a vital part of them and they'll soon realise it.

DAVE: You think so?

MALLORY: I know so! (smiles)

JAX'S ROOM
The room was a spacious one with a big bunk bed at one corner of the room, Rex was up while Jax stayed down.
JAX: Hey Rex...
REX: Yes
JAX: Sorry about what happened earlier today.
REX: No problem, I hold no grudge.
JAX: You sure about that?
REX: yes.
JAX: Thanks man! Y'no' first impression they say matters and I didn't make a good one.
REX: It's okay!
JAX: So tell me, why did you come to Earth?
REX: World war in my planet.
JAX: What led to it?
REX: For supremacy and works power, is the second of it's kind. The first one happened thousands of years before I was born still on the same cause. My country after collaboration with the Cixians and South Jureans defeated Xiria and Birgia after one and a half years.
JAX: Hm. Your confusing me with these names...
REX: Zarrgh is my country we formed alliance with two other countries South Jurea and Cixia against Xiria and Birgia.
JAX: Oh! I get you now.
REX: We we're created with different and powers, people in my country released molten green lasers, had invisibility powers, speed reflexes and levitation.
JAX: (Amazed) Woah! You mean to tell me you possess all these abilities in you?
REX: No! A child begins to develop these from 17 years but I'm yet to see mine and I'm almost 18.
JAX: You guys are more like real life super heroes!
REX: The real super heroes were the Altrons, they had all the powers of the five diversities of Xena. My great grand mother was the last...
JAX: What are the powers of the other countries?
REX: Xiria had distinctive combat skills, pyrokinesis. South Jureans had sorcery and psychometry. The Cixians... (Pauses and hears Jax snoring silently already)

Rex adjusts himself as he stares at the ceiling.
* * * * * * * * * *

NEXT DAY
1:30 PM

MALLORY: Common kids we are getting late
BRIDGETTE: (Yells from her room) Almost done.
DAVE: (Comes out from the kitchen soliloquizing) God! Why does she love shouting?
MALLORY: Hey, any plans for today?
DAVE: Nothing really, just my off-duty routine.
MALLORY: Ok.
DAVE: And one more thing...
MALLORY: what is it?
DAVE: Prepare dinner.
MALLORY: (Grins) Seriously?
DAVE: Yep!
JAX: (Comes down with Bridgette) We're ready.
BRIDGETTE: I'm gonna miss you dad! (Hugs him)
DAVE: Me too baby, just be my good girl.
BRIDGETTE: Sure I will.
DAVE: (Kisses her forehead)
JAX: Bye dad,
DAVE: bye son.
BRIDGETTE: Bye dad,
DAVE: bye baby.

Rex enters.

REX: I'm going for an hour walk
DAVE: Ok.
(He leaves)

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
As Rex walked, a car moved passed him. He looks at the girl at the back seat, she was wearing a round glasses. Immediately he feels a reaction in his stomach; he stops and keeps staring even after the car had passed him.
All through the day he couldn't get his mind of that second he looked at her and this made Dave concerned.
DAVE: Hey Rex are you okay?
REX: (Touches his forehead) I think I might be developing a migraine soon.
DAVE: Maybe it's because you haven't exercised for some time now.
REX: You think?
DAVE: Yeah, maybe you should go rest your head
REX: No! I'll be fine in no time. I'll you assist with the cooking.
DAVE: That's good, I think we should start preparing by picking what to cook. I'll be back in a jiffy.
REX: Ok.
A MINUTE LATER
Dave comes back with a big cooking book.
REX: You said you'd be back in a jiffy
DAVE: (Pauses) I guess I exaggerated?
REX: (Takes the book from him and opens it) So what do you suggest we prepare for dinner tonight?
DAVE: (Points to a picture) This one would be perfect.
REX: (Studies the pictures and the procedures briefly) I think we're good to start now it's already 4pm.
DAVE: We should write down the procedures.
REX: No need for that again, I already studied it.
DAVE: Just a glance?
REX: (Nods) Yes, any problem?
DAVE: Uhm... No, not at all let's go to the kitchen.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
They started shortly after all materials and ingredients were set. Rex took the lead while Dave kept holding the book to make sure he followed every procedure accordingly. He was dumbfounded and could only open his mouth wide when Rex was Almost done.
REX: (Carries the oven tray) It's time for the final phase.
DAVE: (Manages to nod) Yeah...

Rex opens the oven and places the tray inside
18 MINS LATER

DING! DING! DING!

DAVE: I think our dinner is ready.
REX: we should check them!
DAVE: (Stands up from the sofa) Yeah!
5:30 PM
Mallory's car enters their compound.
Shortly after the car stopped she came out looking a bit tired.
The door opens even before she reached it...
DAVE: Welcome Honie. (Hugs her and kisses her forehead)
MALLORY: (stretches herself to meet his lips, kisses him and smiles) I smell chocolate cupcakes.
DAVE: You smelled right! (smiles)

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
MALLORY: (Closes her eyes) Mmmhhhhh... This is so good!
DAVE: (Smiles) Thanks to Rex.
REX: (Pauses)
MALLORY: Wow... How did you manage to make it so good?
REX: (Casually) I just read the manual that's all.
MALLORY: It's perfect!
REX: (Smiles)
DAVE: How did it go?
MALLORY: As normal... I assisted them in carrying some of their bags to their various rooms.

* * * * * * * * * * * *
LATER THAT NIGHT
MALLORY: Honey..?
DAVE: M..hm?
MALLORY: I think we should keep him and maybe make him live like other teenagers out there, you know... Go to highschool...
DAVE: I was thinking about that too but I fear he might be dangerous at some point...
MALLORY: He doesn't look like one...
AT SCHOOL
JAX'S ROOM

JAX: ...you mean you didn't kiss any girl?
JASON: Yes...?
JAX: what about a girlfriend?
JASON: No.
JAX: Dude that's fucked up.
REX: Did you kiss any?
JAX: Did I? Dude I did more.
REX: So now you have a girlfriend...?
JAX: No I didn't do that shit! (Sits up) Bro, I don't do love you should know I'm a player. Just two weeks and I'm done.
JASON: Oooh... (Opens his eyes and nods)
BRIDGETTE'S ROOM

BRIDGETTE: ...babe I'm telling you this guy is hot!
YVONNE: did he screw you..?
BRIDGETTE: No! I can't and I don't want to think of that.
JENNIFER: But you just said he was hot!
BRIDGETTE: Yes I did but I'd feel guilty thinking of that with him
YVONNE: Screw you Bridgette! I can't believe you're actually saying this.
BRIDGETTE: Whatever!
JENNIFER: I and my cousin screwed a whole lot during the holiday...
YVONNE: That's something we should be excited for!
BRIDGETTE: Alright, I'm so done with this conversation now. (wears her headphone)
JAX'S ROOM

JAX: Do you even have a crush?
JASON: crush....???
JAX: Yes, as in any girl you like yet?
JASON: Actually I discovered I was gay.
JAX: What! (soliloquizes) Oh God this dude sucks!
JASON: (Sacarstic) I look forward to pinning you down.
JAX: Fuck you! (Raises his middle finger)© KelvinKelvyn