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Post by jessie on Feb 6, 2011 20:33:44 GMT -6
Melinda I'm doing this story for you, I hope you like it. If you don't like how I started this tell me, I won't continue. I have had this in my mind for a few weeks, not sure if I should write it or not? I think you will like it, I hope so anyway.
Chapter 1
Melinda went to the park with her 5 year old daughter Taylor, and her young son Max. Taylor was so excited, she pulled Melinda to the swings, "Mommy swings, hurry".
"Taylor please slow down, Max can't walk that fast". Melinda picked up Max, and carried him to the swings. She put him in the stroller, he was just 2, and she didn't want to put him on the swing. He was nervous around people, and she loved taking him out to get fresh air, but she had to be really careful with him. She hated when people would look at Max, like he was different. He had Autism, but he was her sweet boy. He got nervous, and cried more than other kids, but that was because loud noises, and crowds got him nervous. Melinda tried to push Taylor, and keep Max happy at the same time. He watched Taylor go up, and down, and she saw him smiling. She loved his smile, he loved his Sister, and she thought having her around, was great for Max. He said few words, but he mostly, interacted with his hands, and his actions. Melinda saw him pulling at her diaper bag, and she ran over, "you want your Juice Max"?
"Juice Ma Ma"
She took the juice cup out, and handed it to him. Taylor yelled, "Mommy push me, higher". She walked over, and pushed Taylor, she didn't want her to feel neglected, but having a child with Autism was really hard. She raised them on her own, their Father left after Max's was born. She was a great Mother, but it was hard, because she was lonely, she wanted to go on dates, but she didn't trust anyone with her kids. Her Mom helped out, but she couldn't put her responsibilities on to her Mother. Taylor wanted off the swing, so Melinda stopped it, and helped her off. She wanted to go to the slide, Taylor was running over, Melinda panicked yelling , don't run away from me Taylor. She kept running, so Melinda grabbed the stroller, and brought it over to the slide. Melinda walked over kneeling down, "Young Lady, don't you ever run away from Mommy ever again".
"Ok Mommy".
'Mommy isn't mad, but I'm worried about you ok Sweetie".
"Can I go on the swing Mommy"?
"Sure". Taylor ran over, just as a little girl ran in front of her. Taylor yelled, "Excuse me, you pushed me". Melinda walked over, "Taylor let her go, that is ok".
"Mommy you said not to push".
"Yes I did , and you shouldn't but don't fight ok".
The little girl turned around, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to push you"
"That is ok".
The Father walked over, "Lucy don't you bud in, I told you a million times".
"Daddy I said sorry".
Gary smiled, "I'm sorry, she gets excited". Melinda smiled, "That is ok, kids will do that". Melinda couldn't believe how handsome the Father was, and she knew she was wrong, he was married obviously. Gary touched her arm, ' Your Son is getting out of the stroller". Melinda ran over picking up Max, and Gary walked over, "Hi little fellow, how are you today"? Max put his arms out to Gary, shocking Melinda, he never did that before.
To be continued.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Feb 6, 2011 20:39:26 GMT -6
aw I love this story already! the kids are so cute and I love that Max reached out for Gary this is a story I can't wait to see where you take it. thanks for writing this one Jessie
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Post by Sanda on Feb 6, 2011 21:43:33 GMT -6
Great start to your new story Jessie. I can't wait to see where this one goes.
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Post by jessie on Feb 8, 2011 22:10:08 GMT -6
Chapter 2
Melinda smiled, "Gary my son has Autism, but he really likes you, he has never gone to a complete stranger like this before". Gary smiled touching Max's face. "Hey Buddy, you have the cutest smile, do you like the park"?
Max smiled, "Taylor" Gary smiled, "Is that your Sister name"?
"Taylor". Gary turned, "Yes Taylor and Lucy are hitting it off that is nice. Lucy is so lonely, her Ma Ma passed away recently, I didn't think I could go on, but Lucy helped me. She is a handful, she says whatever comes to her mind. I'm sorry she is a little pushy too, but I think she misses her Mother so much, we both do". Melinda felt horrible, "I'm sorry Gary that is awful, your Wife is so young "
"Yes, she died in a head on crash, can you believe it was a drunk driver who hit her head on. I'm a recovering alcoholic, but I never got in a car when I was drunk, I have no compassion for the man who killed her. He is in jail he got 2 years, for ending Valene's life 2 years. I don't know how they can let the guy off so easily"?
Max giggled, and Melinda whispered "Sorry he doesn't understand your upset". Gary smiled, "Hey he cheered me up today, he is so innocent, I don't know what Autism is, but you are lucky to have this little guy, he is adorable". Melinda wanted to cry, she wished her husband was there for Max. He needed a Father figure, but he loved her, and Taylor. Gary smiled, "Does he like slides"?
"Yes, but I don't like him going down alone".
"I can take him down, I might look silly, but who cares". Melinda smiled, "That is ok Gary, that was very kind of you to offer".
"I wouldn't offer, unless I wanted to, I will take him" . Gary put his arms out to Max, and he went right into his arms. Gary climbed up, Lucy and Taylor were laughing, Max was so excited. Gary got ready, and held Max, and he went down the slide. Melinda smiled, and Max clapped his hand, and said, "Again please". Gary got up, "Sure Buddy". He went up, and they went down again, Max was laughing so hard. Melinda hasn't seen him so happy, she knew Gary was going to walk away, and he probably won't see him again. She knew he just lost a wife, he didn't need a lady and her two kids in his life. Gary was amazing, and so good with kids. Lucy ran over, "Hi can you push me on the swing"?
"Oh sure, but I have to wait for Max". Melinda walked over, "Max would you like to go in your stroller, while I put Taylor and Lucy on the swing"?
"No". Max didn't want to leave the slide, he clung to Gary, and yelled , "Again please". Gary whispered, "If Mommy says it is ok"?
"Mommy please". Melinda smiled, "You sure Gary, I will be by the swings, he won't want to stop, he will tire you out".
'Oh I love it, this is fun". Melinda walked over watching Gary, he was amazing with Max. She has never left Max's side for one moment since his birth. She trusted Gary, but to walk ten feet without him right beside her was so hard. He needed her, and she realized he needed a Father figure too. She laughed, as Lucy and Taylor yelled, "Please push us hurry". Melinda ran over pushing Lucy, than Taylor, the two girls were laughing, and she kept pushing them, as she watched her sweet boy, laughing with Gary, and she never felt more content in her whole life.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Feb 8, 2011 23:03:48 GMT -6
aw that was a cute chapter he was so good with Max and she was good with Lucy this is going to be so good, I can tell. I hope you update soon
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Post by jessie on Feb 11, 2011 12:38:40 GMT -6
Chapter 3
Gary walked over to the swings with Max. He put his arms out to his Mommy.
"I think he is tired out Melinda".
"Yes this was a exciting day for him". Max laid his head on Melinda's shoulders while she rocked him in her arms. Gary smiled as he push Lucy and Taylor. Lucy yelled, "Daddy higher please".
Melinda smiled, "Not to high Gary, it scares me if they go to high". Gary said ok, and 15 minutes later the girls got off the swings. Lucy ran over, "I'm hungry Daddy can we go to get a hamburger now"?
'Sure Lucy". Gary turned, "we are going to McDonald's would you like to come Melinda"? Taylor jumped up and down, "Please Mommy can we"?
"Sure let me get your brother in the stroller". Melinda got him settled, and they were walking out of the park. Gary pointed , "McDonald's is just a five minute walk from here".
"I know I take the kids for a treat once, in a while when I can afford it". Gary smiled, "I'm bad I spoil Lucy, but I'm not a great cook so I don't mind taking her out". Lucy and Taylor were holding hands, walking just in front of them. Lucy giggled, "My Daddy likes your Mommy"
Taylor smiled, "Really you think so"?
"Yes, I know look at them, they like each other" Lucy and Taylor turned and both giggled. They loved the idea that they liked each other.
They arrived at McDonald's Lucy and Taylor yelled, "We are here" They woke up Max, who was about to cry, but saw the big yellow sign, and he knew exactly were he was. He yelled, "Mickey's, Mickey's".
Lucy smiled, "It is McDonald's silly". Taylor got angry, "It is Mickey's to Max, and he isn't silly Lucy". Gary knelt down, "Lucy didn't mean anything Sweetie, she just thought she was telling him the right name. Lets not fight, lets go eat some yummy food". Melinda smiled Gary was great with the kids, they went inside, and were looking at the menu.
Melinda knew Mac loved the hamburger kids meal, and Taylor loved the nugget kid meal. Lucy wanted the cheeseburger meal, and they all wanted pop. Gary smiled, "What would you like Melinda"?
"Oh a 1/4pounder with cheese combo please".
"I get that too, great minds think alike". He told Melinda to go over, and get a table. She did, and she put Taylor beside her, but she wanted to sit with Lucy. Melinda was nervous to sit beside Gary she didn't want him to think she planned it that way. Lucy smiled, "Sit beside my Daddy, he would like that anyway". Melinda sat down, she smiled at the girls, and put a bib on Max. He normally made a mess, he was smiling ear to ear he said, "Toy Ma Ma" Melinda wiped Max's, Taylor's and Lucy's hands with wet naps, because they were dirty from the park".
"Yes you eat first than a toy ok".
"K Ma Ma". Max was looking for Gary, he was walking over with a tray putting it on the table. He ran over to get the other tray. Melinda helped the kids get their stuff out of the bags. She smiled, "The toy after you eat ok". Lucy smiled, "I don't wait normally but I will". Melinda laughed, she was something but she was adorable. Gary sat down, "I'm starving lets dig in".
"Daddy this is fun isn't it"?
"Yes Lucy this has been a fun day"
"Can we come here again, and the park with them again. I really like Taylor and Max's is so cute".
"Yes they both are, so is their Mother". Taylor and Lucy giggle, and Gary realized that didn't sound to good"
"I'm so sorry Melinda, I shouldn't talk that way"
"Why Daddy you like her anybody can see that". Lucy giggled, making Melinda laugh, she whispered, "I loved today too Gary, it was fun, we should do this again". Gary smiled as he lifted his burger, and Melinda lifted hers, but they couldn't take their eyes off of each other.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Feb 11, 2011 13:06:18 GMT -6
I loved this chapter. Lucy was very cute here and made me lol a few times. I'm glad Gary and Melinda like each other and that the kids get along so well too. Taylor was cute when she was being protective of Max very nice chapter, I really like this story
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Post by jessie on Feb 12, 2011 13:28:49 GMT -6
CHAPTER 4
They finished eating, Melinda gave Lucy, Taylor and Max's their toys. Melinda helped Max open his toy, he was so excited seeing a toy car, he loved his cars, and trucks. Melinda and Lucy got small Barbie dolls which they loved. Taylor got one with a Pink dress, and Lucy got one with a yellow one. Lucy pouted, "I love this put I want the pink one"
Gary smiled, "Well you get what they gave you sweetie".
'I want the pink one". Melinda smiled, "Taylor would you like to switch with Lucy"?
"No Ma Ma, I like the Pink one too". Melinda smiled, "I'm sorry Gary, I didn't know she would mind".
Gary got up walking to the counter, and was talking to the lady. He walked back, and handed Lucy a Pink Barbie, and Taylor a yellow one. Mac smiled, "me Too".
Gary walked over knelling down, "You bet here is a sports car Buddy".
Max clapped his hands, "Yeah". Gary smiled, "Oh he is precious Melinda, is he always this happy"?
"Oh he has a temper sometimes, but normally he is great". Lucy got up, "can we go to the playground Daddy please"?
'Oh I don't know if Melinda will like Taylor in there".
"Yes Mommy please". Melinda smiled, "Sure you go with Gary, I will stay with Max"
Max pouted, "No play too"
"No Max not in there, you might get hurt". Max started to cry, and Melinda picked him up, and rocked him. Gary felt horrible, and smiled, "Give him to me Melinda".
"No Gary he is too young, and someone might hurt him".
"I won't let that happen promise". She didn't want to but she trusted Gary, and handed him over. She threw the garbage out, and went to the Playroom bringing Max's stroller with her. She went in, seeing Lucy and Taylor on the slide. She couldn't see Gary and Max, and it freaked her out at first. The man watching the place smiled, "You looking for your husband, and son"?
"Pardon"
"They are right in there, I don't normally let adults in there, but this time is fine". Melinda walked over, and couldn't help but laugh, Gary was jumping around in the bouncing house, with Max's in his arms. Gary smiled, "he loves this Melinda, this is good for him".
"Ma Ma fun". Gary lost his balance, he fell on his butt, but he still had Max's in his arms. Max was laughing so hard, she never heard him laugh that loud her whole life. Melinda couldn't help herself she had tears in her eyes, she loved seeing her son, and Daughter having such a great time. Gary saw the tears, "OMG he is fine, I wouldn't let him get hurt".
"I know Gary, seeing him this happy, is amazing". Max yelled, "Jump please". Gary got up laughing, Melinda was laughing so hard, as he was jumping with Max. Max was yelling, making everyone laugh, he was having the best time. Taylor ran over, "Mommy"
"Yes Sweetie".
"Can Lucy come to our house after to watch Bambi, she has never seen it"?
"Oh I don't know Sweetie".
"Please Mommy can she, just for a little while"?
"Her Daddy might have other plans Taylor". Taylor turned to Gary". "Can you, and Lucy come to my house so Lucy can watch Bambi, please"? Gary smiled, "I would love to, if it is ok with your Mother"?
Melinda smiled, "Normally she doesn't bring strangers to her home, until she has known them for a long time. She felt safe with Gary, she smiled, "Sure Gary it would be fun". He smiled, "Hey Max , want a couple of more jumps before we leave"?.
"Yeah". Gary did, and Melinda smiled, she was keeping her eye on Lucy and Taylor, and also watching Max. This day has been amazing, she just wondered, after today, if she would ever see Gary and Lucy again? She sure hoped so, for her kids sake, but she had to admit, she was falling for Gary, and that was so unlike her. She smiled, she hoped to get to know Gary better, and she had a feeling she just might.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Feb 12, 2011 14:02:15 GMT -6
this was such a sweet chapter, he is so good with Max, it is so cute seeing Max happy. I hope things work out for everyone nice job
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Post by Sanda on Feb 12, 2011 22:06:31 GMT -6
Great updates Jessie. Melinda and Gary are soo cute and adorable togerther in this story. I LOVE how well Lucy, Taylor, and Max get along with each other in this awesome story.
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Post by jessie on Feb 15, 2011 14:27:27 GMT -6
Chapter5
Gary and Melinda were getting the kids ready to leave McDonald's. They were so excited, Taylor and Lucy were holding hands. Melinda had a hard time getting Max's in the stroller. She finally did, and they were leaving. Lucy and Taylor walked right in front of them. Gary and Melinda were talking but both were pretty much quiet walking to Melinda's house. Gary really liked Melinda, but he couldn't tell if she liked him, or was just happy her kids were having a good time. Melinda really liked Gary, but she knew it wasn't proper to rush things. Gary smiled, God he felt guilty having feeling for Melinda, after losing Valene. He loved Valene with all his heart, but right at this moment, all he could think about was kissing Melinda, and he knew that was so wrong. He has been so lonely for adult companionship. He loved Lucy, but he spends all his free time, doing things for Lucy. Just once, he wanted to think about what he needed. He needed someone to share his feelings with, and being with Melinda, made him happy, and he wasn't ashamed of that. He knew Valene would love Melinda and her kids.
Melinda smiled, "Gary penny for your thoughts"
"Oh I was just thinking today was perfect, and how nice of you to invite me and Lucy back to your place'
"Lucy is a sweetheart, Taylor loves her already. Max loves you Gary, which is really surprising, he doesn't take to strangers very well especially men. I don't date, just once since their Father left, and Max hated him, so that was that".
"Max is smart he knew he wasn't Mr. Right". Melinda blushed, and smiled, "Yeah I guess". Max yelled, "Ma Ma bird". Melinda hated birds, and Max loved to point them out to her. She smiled, "I'm kind of freaked out by birds, I know that is silly. They don't hurt you, but it is something that bothers me"
Gary smiled, "I feel the same way about sharks, but they do kill you".
Melinda laughed, and they continued to the house. She smiled, "It isn't big but it is home, and I love living here. The neighborhood is so nice, and I love my neighbors, they help me out from time to time"
"Your home is lovely Melinda". She got Max's out of the stroller, she folded it up, putting it by the door. She opened the door, Lucy and Taylor ran in, running into the living room. Melinda yelled, "Taylor shoes off, you have been told".
"Sorry Mommy", Taylor and Lucy ran over taking their shoes off. Melinda smiled, "Come on Max shoes off".
Max laid on the floor giggling away, lifting his feet. Melinda tickled him, then took his shoes off. Gary removed his, and Melinda took hers off. Max got up grabbing Gary's hand, "come".
Gary looked at Melinda she smiled, "He probably wants to show you his car collection". Max pulled at Gary, and he followed him to the living room, where Max had a box of cars. Max sat down, and motioned for Gary to sit too. He sat beside him, and Max was showing him all the cars he had. Gary smiled, "Wow Mac's, you have a lot".
"Yes", Max's was so proud.
Taylor yelled, "Mommy put Bambi on for Lucy" Melinda walked in, putting the movie on. "Would you both like some chips or popcorn"?
"Popcorn please" Taylor said, and Lucy smiled, "Can I have a little of both"?
"Sure". Max got up, "Ma Ma".
"Yes Max".
"Juice".
"Sure come on we will get you some juice". Max followed Melinda into the kitchen, Gary got up, walking in too. Melinda put Max's in his booster chair, and touched his chin. "Just a minute baby".
Max's smiled at Gary, and he looked over at Melinda, and at that moment he knew she would be amazing with Lucy, and he couldn't help but feel, she was someone he could fall in love with, he was falling for her already.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Feb 15, 2011 16:15:37 GMT -6
loved this chapter, I loved the part about the birds lol and that was something my kids did do to me and I love how natural you're writing everything happening. This is a wonderful story thanks for writing it
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Post by Sanda on Feb 16, 2011 10:33:19 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. Gary and Melinda are soo cute adorable together. I really LOVE how well Lucy, Max and Taylor getting along in this awesome story. I also how naturally and realistically you write the couples in all of your awesome stories. I LOVE that that Gary and Melinda are watching Bambi with the children.
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Post by jessie on Feb 21, 2011 21:05:12 GMT -6
Chapter 6
Melinda walked over giving Max his juice, and than she walked over making popcorn for Lucy, and Taylor. She put the jiffy pop on the stove, and Max laughed, "Pop Gary, watch". Gary smiled, and Melinda laughed, "I don't give him popcorn yet, I'm so afraid he would choke, so he can have some cereal. Max smiled, "Captain Crunch". Gary laughed, "My Favourite Buddy can I have some too"?
"Yup". Melinda laughed, "You want Captain Crunch Gary really"?
"Yes , I love it, Lucy likes fruit loops, not one of my favourites".
Melinda finished with the popcorn, putting it in a bowl for the girls. She grabbed another bowl with some potato chips for Lucy. She grabbed two small glasses for juice for them. She put it on a tray, and walked into the living room. They both were watching so intently, she smiled, she loved seeing Taylor happy, she didn't have too many friends. She was always tagging along with her with Max, going to his appointments. Taylor was a great kid, but she loved having Lucy around, and that made Melinda happy .
"Here you two, chips and popcorn, and some juice"
"Oh Mommy no Pop"?
"No Taylor juice, it is better for you both". Lucy smiled, "Yum I like juice, this is pink juice it is good" Taylor smiled, "Thank you Mommy". Melinda walked into the kitchen, and grabbed two bowls, for Gary and Max and poured some Captain Crunch in it. She asked if they wanted milk, and Max yelled, "No Milk". Gary smiled, "No milk for my either". Max smiled, as she walked over handing them both the bowl. Max was eating, he giggled when Gary was eating too.
Melinda smiled, "He loves you Gary, this is really amazing".
"He is adorable, I don't know much about Autism, but he seems like a everyday normal child".
"Gary he is normal, he has some limitations, but he wants what every other child wants, and he is perfect in my eyes".
"Oh God, I didn't mean to offend you, I was just saying he is amazing"
"I know, you didn't say anything wrong, I'm just very protective of him. He is special in many ways, he might be behind in some ways, but he and Taylor make me smile everyday. I wouldn't change one thing about my life, I'm blessed with both my babies".
Gary reached over taking Melinda's hand, and smiled, "maybe you have room for two more people in your life"? Melinda was overwhelmed, she was speechless, and they both laugh, as Max clapped his hands yelling, "Yes". Melinda didn't know if he knew what Gary just said, but she knew at that moment, she wasn't going to let Gary go, she wanted to share her life with someone special. She has been alone for so long, and at this moment, she wanted to have someone to hold, to make love too, and be there for her, when she needed a shoulder to cry on. She has been so brave not showing her emotions in front of her children. She smiled, "Oh Gary, it would be a pleasure getting to know you, and Lucy, it really would". Gary smiled, he touched Max's on the chin, and whispered, 'Would you like that buddy"?
Max smiled from ear to ear, and said, "Yup".
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Post by Sanda on Feb 21, 2011 22:19:14 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. Melinda, Gary, Lucy, Taylor and Max are soo cute and adorable together. I LOVE this story soo much. :)Please update soon.
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