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Lydia Joyce Deetz was always a very strange and unusual teenager. She has a love for death and a demon named Beetlejuice for a friend. She also shared a house with her father-Charles, step-mother-Delia and her two dead godparents-Adam and Barbara Maitland. While it was true that after her real mom, Emily, died of cancer that Delia Schlimmer became her step-mother, she always had preferred Barbara. Everybody knew that Lydia has always had this special godmother-goddaughter relationship with her. Whenever Lydia was angry or upset, she would actually listen to Lydia’s side of the story instead of trying to fix it herself, unlike the rest of her parents. Barbara thought of Lydia as the daughter she never had because she couldn’t have children before she died. Lydia saw Barbara as one of her mothers and best. Everything seemed to be normal until one day that put their undying relationship to the test.
This happened a month after the incident with BJ. It was a beautiful morning at the Maitland-Deetzes. Charles and Delia were off on their anniversary trip to Hawaii, so Barbara and Adam got to take care of Lydia for a week while they were gone. That morning, Lydia woke up to the aroma of Barbara’s pancakes coming through her bedroom. Barbara always made them exactly how Lydia liked it, fluffy with dark chocolate chips. Lydia changed into her black top and pants and went downstairs. “Good morning Lydia,” said the Maitlands in unison. Barbara was setting the table for breakfast and Adam was sitting at the table. She was so glad she had people like them or she would be very lonely by herself. “How did you sleep last night,” asked Adam. Usually, Lydia had nightmares, so one of her parents had to come check on her. The nightmares were mostly about either her mom or BJ. Now, it seemed like she had got over it.
“I was thinking,” said Barbara after they were all at the table, “After school, maybe you could show us some of your childhood pictures.” “Sure, ok,” said Lydia confused, she thought that was a pretty weird thing to ask her. Barbara noticed the confusion and said “I know it’s weird to suggest, but I was thinking since we are now living together, we could get to know eachother better, but if you....” “No,” Lydia interrupted, “I would love to show you some pictures.” After a moment of silence Lydia said “well better get to school.” “Don’t forget your lunch,” said Barbara before Lydia left, “ I packed you a sandwich and a cookie.” “Aren’t you forgetting something,” asked Adam suspiciously. Lydia always hugged and kissed both of them goodbye before heading out the door. “We love you Lydia,” said the Maitlands. “I love you guys too,” said Lydia as she headed out the door ready for school. The Maitlands couldn’t wait to spend time and get to know her