Human Development 101
Title: Human Development 101
Summary: As the group handles registration day duties, Jeff has to understand a new person in his life.
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: I don't own Community, and the character of Jenna is free game.
A/N: This is my first fanfic ever so this is still new to me. Also if I had the choice to put an actor to portray Jenna it would be Elizabeth Gilles.
The doorbell of Jeff’s apartment rings continuously as Jeff walks to it. Toothbrush in his mouth and a mug of coffee in hand Jeff opens the door to reveal a teenage girl with a luggage bag by her feet. Her brown straight hair is covered by a black ski cap. She wears a leather trim jacket and black jeans. She looks at him and said, “Hi, Jeff.”
“Who are you?” Jeff asks.
“I’m your niece. Jenna King. My dad is Jeff King.” She replies. Her nose stiffs as she continues, “Was, sorry. He’s dead along with mom. Willy won’t take me in cause he knows your dad suck as a guardian so he told me your address. Here are the foster care papers.” She hands him the envelope containing the paperwork. “I’ll sleep on the couch.” She lets herself in. Jeff takes in what just happen as his toothbrush falls off his mouth.
xxxxxx
The Save Greendale Committee has gather at Group Study Room F. Everyone is there except Jeff. Annie is handing out task binders to the group. “So the Dean has given us the task of staffing the events of registration day for this semester. Britta, Abed. You two will be the tour guides for the new students. Shirley, Hickey. I have you two assigned for parking. Professor Duncan, you and Chang will handle the snacks and Chang no snorting down the corn chips.” She looks at Jeff’s empty chair. “Where’s Jeff? He has to help me with the mixer.” All of the committee’s member’s phone ring simultaneously except Hickey’s. They all look at the text message they got.
“The new Inspector for next season is a Blorgon?” Britta read her text confused.
“Ahhh” Abed screech frighten by this new information, throwing his phone at the study table.
Annie looks at who sent this, “Why would Jeff send this?”
On cue, Jenna and Jeff walk into the study room. Jenna is texting on Jeff’s phone. She takes Jeff’s chair as she continues her focus on the phone. Jeff sighs as he introduces them to his niece, “Guys this is my niece, Jenna. She’s crashing at my place for the moment.”
“Aww.” Annie and Shirley said simultaneously.
Britta put her hand on Jenna’s shoulder giving her a caring look as she said, “Hi Jenna, I’m Britta. This is Abed, Annie, Shirley, Professor Duncan, Hickey and Chang. I’m majoring in psychology and if you ever feel the need someone to talk to besides Jeff, I’ll be there for you.”
“No thanks,” Jenna said. “The last therapy session I went to, I had to point to a doll.”
“Oh.” Annie and Shirley said simultaneously, a bit worried for Jenna now.
“Question?” Abed asks to Jenna.
“Yeah” she replies.
“What was the point of that text message? Have you ever thought that some people choose not to follow the online media about their favorite shows to appreciate them when they return?” Abed ask mechanically.
“Oh Abed,” Shirley said surprise. “Don’t be rude to this sweet angel.” Hickey, Duncan and Chang nod in approval.
Annie decides to get the meeting back in place, “Well, anyway. Jeff, I need your help with setting up the bonfire for registration day. Jenna can help if she wants.”
Jenna’s focus changes after hearing about registration day. “Wait, you can still register for classes? I just got my GED.” She looks at Jeff. “And you teach right?”
“Yeah.” Jeff said.
“That means I could get a family discount.” Jenna said. She starts to leave. “I’m going to find the Dean’s office to register. Bye.” She rushes out of the study room.
“Does she know where she is going?” Duncan asks.
Jeff sits down on his chair. Jeff replies, “Nope and she still has my phone.” The phones except for Hickey’s ring again simultaneously.
xxxxxx
Registration Day is upon Greendale. Shirley and Hickey are working the parking lot riding on the Campus security patrol cart. Shirley is driving the cart while Hickey takes shotgun. “I’ve been reports of a couple of teenagers sitting on the trunk of other people’s cars. When we catch these goons they’ll learn to respect the use of chairs.”
Shirley asks in her sexy voice, “Oh, you sure we have to resort to violence? Won’t a good scolding would do the trick.”
Hickey asks, “Mrs. Bennett, have you ever let your kids sit on the truck of cars?”
“No” she replies.
“That because you teach your kids to be respectful of other people’s belongings. What these delinquents do is put their butts all over these cars and when the owner comes, he see butt marks.” Shirley nods understanding his feelings about the situation. “They need be taught a lesson. You and me we can give them that lesson.” Hickey said. He points to a red car at one of the stalls with two teenagers sitting on the trunk. Shirley drives the patrol cart to the vehicle. The two teenagers quickly hop off the car and run.
“Oh no you don’t, come back here.” Shirley yells as she speeds up the cart.
xxxxxx
Jenna arrives at the Dean’s office and knocks at the door taking a peek inside. Dean Pelton is trying on wigs. He notices Jenna and quickly takes off the wig and sweeps the wigs onto his lap. “Yes, can I help you?”
Jenna enters the office, “Hi, I’m Jenna King. I just got here and was wondering if it was too late to enroll in Greendale?”
“Oh no, it’s never too late to enroll in Greendale.” Pelton replies. He stands up to shake Jenna’s hand. The wigs fall from his lap. “Dean Pelton.” He said as he shakes her hand. “I’m surprise that you didn’t talk to Dr. Isakson, our dean of admissions.”
“Well actually, I came to inform you that I have a family member working here and was hoping to get a family discount for my tuition. “ Jenna replies.
“Ohhh family, who is it?” Pelton asks.
“Jeff Winger. He’s my uncle.” Jenna replies.
The Dean’s attention quickly change, “Jeff, really now?” He presses one of the buttons on his phone, “Rhonda, cancel all my appointments today and bring me some food from Senior Kevin’s. I’m going to have lunch with Miss King here about a very mutual subject.” Jenna looks at the Dean confuse at what she got herself into.
xxxxxx
Abed and Britta are touring a bunch of new students through the hallway of Greendale. Abed’s mood has been very harsh throughout the tour. Britta finally feels the need to address it. “So you’ve been moody since that text.”
“She ruined the new season of Inspector Spacetime for me. I’ve made 2047 different possible episodes in my mind just with the little piece of information.” Abed replies.
“So what, I spoiled Bloodline Conquest for you.” Britta said.
“That’s different. I would expect that from you. But Jenna is different. She’s new and like every new character on TV that gets put to feel like a regular but never does anything useful, I don’t like her.” Abed said.
“Oh come on, Abed. You have to open up to people that suddenly come out of the blue.” Britta said.
“Um excuse me?” One of the new students said.
“What!” Britta said angrily.
“We’ve been passing the same hallway for the pass hour.” The student replies.
Abed raise an eyebrow at Britta.
xxxxxx
The cafeteria has a banner hung saying “Welcome to Greendale!” Duncan and Chang are working on the food. Jeff and Annie are working on the decorations for the mixer. Jeff has been very quiet through the work. Annie couldn’t take it anymore.
“Jeff, aren’t you going to talk about your niece.” Annie asks.
“What is there to talk about it? Clearly I’m freaked out about her. Annie, I didn’t even know I had a niece. Let alone a teenage one. I mean how come I wasn’t invited to her baby shower, her parents like me.” Jeff said.
“Jeff, this isn’t time to think about the past. What you have is special. I won’t mind taking care of her with you. So what do you know about her?” Annie said.
“She sleeps on my couch.” Jeff said. Annie gives him a look telling him to go on. “And she asked to me to be her foster parent. Her parents died and she believes that I could replace them. I’m not ready for this type of commitment. What if I end up messing it up?” He said quietly.
“Jeff, you can’t mess this up your friends are here to support you.” Annie said. A crash from a nearby window is heard as the two teens that Hickey and Shirley have been chasing quickly run in. The security cart quickly follows.
“Heh, heh. No place to run now, butt trunkers.” Shirley yells as she and Hickey get out of the cart.
“Butt Trunkers?” Annie asks, confused.
The cafeteria doors open revealing an angry Britta and Abed arguing as the new students that they have boo them. The noise starts getting louder. Duncan and Chang start arguing also just to feel like they belong.
“Hey guys, knock it off.” Jeff shouts to the crowd, trying to silence the noise. “Hey. Quiet.” He continues, none of his cries working.
“Here, let me try.” Annie said to Jeff as she moves him behind him. She busts out a mini megaphone. “Silence!” she shouts into the megaphone. The crowd stops, Jenna and Dean Pelton has arrive to the scene. Annie moves aside to let Jeff address the crowd.
“Alright people enough! This has been one of the weirdest days in my life, and I used to be a student in this school just like all of you are going to be after today. We all are scared of change in our lives and taking the steps with the thought of a higher education is how many of us feel like we should do but it isn’t. When change comes we should have an open mind because change can surprise us, in more ways than one.” He looks at Jenna as she smiles.
The students are confused by this speech but start to accept it for what it is.
“What about these guys?” Shirley asks. She and Hickey are holding the butt trunkers.
“Just let them go, it’s not a big deal. Chang and Duncan do it all the time with Hickey’s car.” Jeff said.
Hickey looks at Duncan and Chang angrily. They quickly pretend to be asleep.
“So I guess since everyone had a taste of what to expect, Welcome to Greendale.” Jeff said.
xxxxxx
The mixer goes off without a hitch. Everyone is having fun as they share their stories with each other. Jeff is standing by the snack table enjoying the punch, Jenna walks to his side.
“Not eating much?” Jeff asks.
“I’m vegan. Allergies. Not by choice.” Jenna said. “Also I had lunch with the Dean. I didn’t know he’s also your neighbor.”
“You mean our neighbor. Jenna, I’ll be honor to be your foster dad.” Jeff said. He smiles at Jenna as she hugs him.
“Good because I invited the Dean for dinner tonight.” She said. Jeff’s smile quickly fades as Jenna smiles innonectly.
Summary: As the group handles registration day duties, Jeff has to understand a new person in his life.
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: I don't own Community, and the character of Jenna is free game.
A/N: This is my first fanfic ever so this is still new to me. Also if I had the choice to put an actor to portray Jenna it would be Elizabeth Gilles.
The doorbell of Jeff’s apartment rings continuously as Jeff walks to it. Toothbrush in his mouth and a mug of coffee in hand Jeff opens the door to reveal a teenage girl with a luggage bag by her feet. Her brown straight hair is covered by a black ski cap. She wears a leather trim jacket and black jeans. She looks at him and said, “Hi, Jeff.”
“Who are you?” Jeff asks.
“I’m your niece. Jenna King. My dad is Jeff King.” She replies. Her nose stiffs as she continues, “Was, sorry. He’s dead along with mom. Willy won’t take me in cause he knows your dad suck as a guardian so he told me your address. Here are the foster care papers.” She hands him the envelope containing the paperwork. “I’ll sleep on the couch.” She lets herself in. Jeff takes in what just happen as his toothbrush falls off his mouth.
xxxxxx
The Save Greendale Committee has gather at Group Study Room F. Everyone is there except Jeff. Annie is handing out task binders to the group. “So the Dean has given us the task of staffing the events of registration day for this semester. Britta, Abed. You two will be the tour guides for the new students. Shirley, Hickey. I have you two assigned for parking. Professor Duncan, you and Chang will handle the snacks and Chang no snorting down the corn chips.” She looks at Jeff’s empty chair. “Where’s Jeff? He has to help me with the mixer.” All of the committee’s member’s phone ring simultaneously except Hickey’s. They all look at the text message they got.
“The new Inspector for next season is a Blorgon?” Britta read her text confused.
“Ahhh” Abed screech frighten by this new information, throwing his phone at the study table.
Annie looks at who sent this, “Why would Jeff send this?”
On cue, Jenna and Jeff walk into the study room. Jenna is texting on Jeff’s phone. She takes Jeff’s chair as she continues her focus on the phone. Jeff sighs as he introduces them to his niece, “Guys this is my niece, Jenna. She’s crashing at my place for the moment.”
“Aww.” Annie and Shirley said simultaneously.
Britta put her hand on Jenna’s shoulder giving her a caring look as she said, “Hi Jenna, I’m Britta. This is Abed, Annie, Shirley, Professor Duncan, Hickey and Chang. I’m majoring in psychology and if you ever feel the need someone to talk to besides Jeff, I’ll be there for you.”
“No thanks,” Jenna said. “The last therapy session I went to, I had to point to a doll.”
“Oh.” Annie and Shirley said simultaneously, a bit worried for Jenna now.
“Question?” Abed asks to Jenna.
“Yeah” she replies.
“What was the point of that text message? Have you ever thought that some people choose not to follow the online media about their favorite shows to appreciate them when they return?” Abed ask mechanically.
“Oh Abed,” Shirley said surprise. “Don’t be rude to this sweet angel.” Hickey, Duncan and Chang nod in approval.
Annie decides to get the meeting back in place, “Well, anyway. Jeff, I need your help with setting up the bonfire for registration day. Jenna can help if she wants.”
Jenna’s focus changes after hearing about registration day. “Wait, you can still register for classes? I just got my GED.” She looks at Jeff. “And you teach right?”
“Yeah.” Jeff said.
“That means I could get a family discount.” Jenna said. She starts to leave. “I’m going to find the Dean’s office to register. Bye.” She rushes out of the study room.
“Does she know where she is going?” Duncan asks.
Jeff sits down on his chair. Jeff replies, “Nope and she still has my phone.” The phones except for Hickey’s ring again simultaneously.
xxxxxx
Registration Day is upon Greendale. Shirley and Hickey are working the parking lot riding on the Campus security patrol cart. Shirley is driving the cart while Hickey takes shotgun. “I’ve been reports of a couple of teenagers sitting on the trunk of other people’s cars. When we catch these goons they’ll learn to respect the use of chairs.”
Shirley asks in her sexy voice, “Oh, you sure we have to resort to violence? Won’t a good scolding would do the trick.”
Hickey asks, “Mrs. Bennett, have you ever let your kids sit on the truck of cars?”
“No” she replies.
“That because you teach your kids to be respectful of other people’s belongings. What these delinquents do is put their butts all over these cars and when the owner comes, he see butt marks.” Shirley nods understanding his feelings about the situation. “They need be taught a lesson. You and me we can give them that lesson.” Hickey said. He points to a red car at one of the stalls with two teenagers sitting on the trunk. Shirley drives the patrol cart to the vehicle. The two teenagers quickly hop off the car and run.
“Oh no you don’t, come back here.” Shirley yells as she speeds up the cart.
xxxxxx
Jenna arrives at the Dean’s office and knocks at the door taking a peek inside. Dean Pelton is trying on wigs. He notices Jenna and quickly takes off the wig and sweeps the wigs onto his lap. “Yes, can I help you?”
Jenna enters the office, “Hi, I’m Jenna King. I just got here and was wondering if it was too late to enroll in Greendale?”
“Oh no, it’s never too late to enroll in Greendale.” Pelton replies. He stands up to shake Jenna’s hand. The wigs fall from his lap. “Dean Pelton.” He said as he shakes her hand. “I’m surprise that you didn’t talk to Dr. Isakson, our dean of admissions.”
“Well actually, I came to inform you that I have a family member working here and was hoping to get a family discount for my tuition. “ Jenna replies.
“Ohhh family, who is it?” Pelton asks.
“Jeff Winger. He’s my uncle.” Jenna replies.
The Dean’s attention quickly change, “Jeff, really now?” He presses one of the buttons on his phone, “Rhonda, cancel all my appointments today and bring me some food from Senior Kevin’s. I’m going to have lunch with Miss King here about a very mutual subject.” Jenna looks at the Dean confuse at what she got herself into.
xxxxxx
Abed and Britta are touring a bunch of new students through the hallway of Greendale. Abed’s mood has been very harsh throughout the tour. Britta finally feels the need to address it. “So you’ve been moody since that text.”
“She ruined the new season of Inspector Spacetime for me. I’ve made 2047 different possible episodes in my mind just with the little piece of information.” Abed replies.
“So what, I spoiled Bloodline Conquest for you.” Britta said.
“That’s different. I would expect that from you. But Jenna is different. She’s new and like every new character on TV that gets put to feel like a regular but never does anything useful, I don’t like her.” Abed said.
“Oh come on, Abed. You have to open up to people that suddenly come out of the blue.” Britta said.
“Um excuse me?” One of the new students said.
“What!” Britta said angrily.
“We’ve been passing the same hallway for the pass hour.” The student replies.
Abed raise an eyebrow at Britta.
xxxxxx
The cafeteria has a banner hung saying “Welcome to Greendale!” Duncan and Chang are working on the food. Jeff and Annie are working on the decorations for the mixer. Jeff has been very quiet through the work. Annie couldn’t take it anymore.
“Jeff, aren’t you going to talk about your niece.” Annie asks.
“What is there to talk about it? Clearly I’m freaked out about her. Annie, I didn’t even know I had a niece. Let alone a teenage one. I mean how come I wasn’t invited to her baby shower, her parents like me.” Jeff said.
“Jeff, this isn’t time to think about the past. What you have is special. I won’t mind taking care of her with you. So what do you know about her?” Annie said.
“She sleeps on my couch.” Jeff said. Annie gives him a look telling him to go on. “And she asked to me to be her foster parent. Her parents died and she believes that I could replace them. I’m not ready for this type of commitment. What if I end up messing it up?” He said quietly.
“Jeff, you can’t mess this up your friends are here to support you.” Annie said. A crash from a nearby window is heard as the two teens that Hickey and Shirley have been chasing quickly run in. The security cart quickly follows.
“Heh, heh. No place to run now, butt trunkers.” Shirley yells as she and Hickey get out of the cart.
“Butt Trunkers?” Annie asks, confused.
The cafeteria doors open revealing an angry Britta and Abed arguing as the new students that they have boo them. The noise starts getting louder. Duncan and Chang start arguing also just to feel like they belong.
“Hey guys, knock it off.” Jeff shouts to the crowd, trying to silence the noise. “Hey. Quiet.” He continues, none of his cries working.
“Here, let me try.” Annie said to Jeff as she moves him behind him. She busts out a mini megaphone. “Silence!” she shouts into the megaphone. The crowd stops, Jenna and Dean Pelton has arrive to the scene. Annie moves aside to let Jeff address the crowd.
“Alright people enough! This has been one of the weirdest days in my life, and I used to be a student in this school just like all of you are going to be after today. We all are scared of change in our lives and taking the steps with the thought of a higher education is how many of us feel like we should do but it isn’t. When change comes we should have an open mind because change can surprise us, in more ways than one.” He looks at Jenna as she smiles.
The students are confused by this speech but start to accept it for what it is.
“What about these guys?” Shirley asks. She and Hickey are holding the butt trunkers.
“Just let them go, it’s not a big deal. Chang and Duncan do it all the time with Hickey’s car.” Jeff said.
Hickey looks at Duncan and Chang angrily. They quickly pretend to be asleep.
“So I guess since everyone had a taste of what to expect, Welcome to Greendale.” Jeff said.
xxxxxx
The mixer goes off without a hitch. Everyone is having fun as they share their stories with each other. Jeff is standing by the snack table enjoying the punch, Jenna walks to his side.
“Not eating much?” Jeff asks.
“I’m vegan. Allergies. Not by choice.” Jenna said. “Also I had lunch with the Dean. I didn’t know he’s also your neighbor.”
“You mean our neighbor. Jenna, I’ll be honor to be your foster dad.” Jeff said. He smiles at Jenna as she hugs him.
“Good because I invited the Dean for dinner tonight.” She said. Jeff’s smile quickly fades as Jenna smiles innonectly.