A Cry for Help

[melindajo2000]

love this story, the more accidents Henry has the more I feel sorry for him, I hope there is a chapter where he and Melinda can have a heart to heart. good job

[jessie]

Chapter 25
Luke could see Melinda was really upset. He looked over at Reid he was playing with Sanda. Luke pulled his keys out of his pocket, he drove over in his car, and Reid drove his. He smiled, "Henry lives at the Lakeview go see him, take my car. Give me Jessie, I will take the day off go talk to him"

"What about Reid he was so angry"?

"Melinda I personally don't think Henry is a bad guy but boy he has a lot to learn about little kids. I learned the hard way I have kid sisters, and brothers. Reid is amazing he actually has a gift with kids, but Henry needs guidance, and I think maybe with your help he can be a great guy for you, and your two sweet girls. Go to him talk this out, and after if you think he might not be the one, than you tried". Melinda looked at Jessie, "Oh she is asleep, I hope she is OK"

"I'm sure she is she is probably tired, and the scare took a lot out of her. Give me your Angel, go to Henry I promise she will be fine"

Melinda took his keys, and handed Luke Jessie. "You can put her in the stroller"

"No I want to hold her, go I will explain to Reid". Melinda kissed Luke on the cheek, "I will say it was my idea, so if he gets mad it will be me not you"

"I'm OK go". Melinda walked away, Luke sat down whispering, "Oh Jessie hope your Uncle Reid is going to be OK with this"

Jessie opened her eyes, "Where is Mommy"?

"She had to go see someone, but guess what"?

"What "?

"Me and Uncle Reid get to spend time with you, and maybe we will go home, and have lunch soon"

"No McDonald's Mommy said"

"Oh McDonald's, Uncle Reid will like it". Reid came over, Sanda ran to Jessie. "I caught the ball 2 times, I'm good"

Jessie smiled, "We are going to McDonald"s"

"Where is Melinda"?

"She had to do some errands, she will meet us at home"

"Errands like Henry Colman"?

"Yeah Reid Henry, lets not argue in front of the kids"

"She is making a huge mistake, but that is her choice". Reid could see Sanda and Jessie were picking up on his mood. He smiled, "Well lets go to McDonald's, and party".

Jessie laughed, "It isn't our birthday yet"

"No but we can party anytime,"

Sanda laughed as Reid lifted her up, and Reid put Jessie in the stroller, and was walking back to the car. Reid turned around, 'It was your idea for her to go see Henry wasn't it"

"What if it was are you going to be mad"?

"No but you really shouldn't encourage this friendship between them"

"Reid not now we will discuss this later"?

"Yeah the three of us will". Reid was walking ahead, Luke was walking behind with Jessie.

They got to the car Reid turned, "We don't have their car seats, we can't take them in the car"

"Oh Reid McDonald's is 2 blocks away, you drive the car there, I will walk with them"

"No we can walk together, than I will come back to get the car, I have to go to work in the afternoon. I guess you don't you are babysitting"

"Well yeah but why don't you call Bob, and ask for the day off"

"And say what"?

"Say anything look at them they adore you". Sanda and Jessie were smiling Reid knelt down, "Uncle Luke isn't playing fair, but would you like me to play hooky, and spend the rest of the day with you three"?

"Yeah" Sanda and Jessie clap, Reid laughed, "Lets go McDonald's is that way". He held Sanda's hand as Luke pushed Jessie in the stroller.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I hope that Melinda and Henry will be ablel to patch things up when Melinda goes to talk to him at the Lakeview. Reid and Luke are so cute and adorable with young Sanda and young Jessie. I LOVE that Reid and Luke were going to take the whole afternoon off from work and spend it with Melinda and Jessie. I LOVE that Reid and Luke were going to be taking the girl to McDonald's for lunch.

[melindajo2000]

that is good that they are going to McDonald's. I am glad Melinda is getting some alone time with Henry, I hope they can straighten things out. Great update

[jessie]

Chapter 26

Melinda got to Lakeview, and was told which floor Henry lived on. She went up, and knocked on his door. Henry opened it up she could see he was so upset, she actually thought he had been crying.

"Melinda what are you doing here"?

"I wanted to come, and see you we need to talk"

"I know what I did was stupid, I hurt Jessie, and I know that is unforgivable in your eyes"

"I know you didn't do it on purpose Henry, and I know your trying, but you need to seriously learn about kids"

"I know I see Jacob but I don't have problems with him like I do with the girls."

"Can I come in or should we talk out here"?

"Oh God come in I'm so sorry, can I get you a drink"?

"I'm driving but a diet Pepsi would be nice". He walked over grabbing her one, and he got himself a ginger ale. He pointed to the couch, "Sit please". She did he sat beside her, and handed her the diet Pepsi.

"Melinda I would understand if you never want to see me again, but I don't know what is going on it is like I have a string of bad luck"

"Yeah me too, but your right my girls mean everything to me. I really like you Henry, and I want to continue to see you but you really have to be more careful around the girls. Sanda to be honest loves Luke and Reid, and so do I. She senses tension between you, and Reid, I think something is going on between you both"

"He hates me Melinda he always has"

"Reid is amazing Henry why would he hate you"?

"I guess I have been annoying at times, but I was jealous of his friendship with Katie. She was my friend first than all of a sudden it was Reid this, Reid that"

"OMG you were jealous you are worse than my 3 year old"

"No I didn't have anyone just Katie, and he came to town, and all that changed"

"Katie probably love you both so don't be silly"

"I know your right, but Reid doesn't want to like me. I was way out of line the other day saying he wasn't a good role model for the girls"

"You didn't". Melinda jumped up, "Reid and Luke have been amazing, he helped me when no one else would. He has done wonders for Jessie, she called herself Stupid today, because my Ex husband loved to call her that. I was living on the streets to get away from him, and his abuse. Reid did the most amazing thing he wiped out 2 1/2 years of Jessie feeling she wasn't good enough, and Reid made her feel special. You ever say Reid or Luke are not great role models again it is over Henry Coleman"

"I know I was wrong Melinda he was looking at me like I was some failure, and I hated it. I hurt your girls, and I hated myself, I didn't want to see Reid looking at me like my Father looked at me for years. I never did anything right in his eyes, and I obviously can't in yours either"

"Henry I know you made mistakes, and so have I. Jessie is scared , and shy, and she doesn't think she is good enough. I allowed my husband to do that to her, because I didn't want to leave, I had no where else to go. I was a Mother, I saw Jessie jump every time he came home from work, I would cater to him, than I would keep my girls quiet so he could have his quiet time watching sports. I should have ran when they were babies, but it wasn't until their 3rd birthday , when I realized it was time to get out of there."

Henry knew something happened he grabbed her hands. "Oh God Melinda what happened"?

She wiped tears from her face, and he touched her face, "You can trust me Melinda"

She has held in all her pain, and heartache hoping if she didn't talk about it , maybe it would go away. She knew she needed to tell someone about her past, and maybe Henry was that person, but she didn't trust so easily, but her heart was telling her to open up to Henry, and she sat back, and finally told her story.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Melinda and Henry are cute together but I still don't like Henry for telling Reid that he wasn't good role model for young Jessie and young Sanda becuase he is gay. I think that Melinda needs to go very slowly with Henry after the comment he made about Reid not being a good role model for the girls. I definitely wouldn't date Henry after that comment. Please update this awesome story soon.

[melindajo2000]

awesome story, it was a good step that Henry was honest about what he said and why. I feel bad for melinda and her kids...great update

[jessie]

I love this story, I love writing for kids, I guess you can tell. Hope you like this chapter.

This is a sad chapter.

Chapter 27

Henry touched her face, "Melinda"

"Henry I love my girls so much, but I tried to make my marriage work. We were happy when we first married, we did everything together. I got pregnant he was happy at first, but than it all changed. He had an affair while I was 7 months pregnant, and he blamed it on me because the Doctor told us not to make love because I was having problems. He was a total jerk, but I stayed for the girls. He said he wouldn't see that other woman, but I'm sure he did, because of all the late nights, and secret phones calls"

"Oh God Melinda"

"I know I'm a fool for staying but where would I go with Twin girls. They became my life, but I had to give him more attention or he would become very angry. He never hit me but the verbal abuse was bad, sometimes I wonder if a beating would be less painful"

Henry held her hand, "It got worse Henry, my Girls got me through it. He was so jealous of them, I sometimes thought he hated them. They were babies he didn't like to hear them cry or make a mess. I would play with them all day, and run around doing my housework. I prayed everyday they would fall asleep just after supper, I didn't want him yelling at them. You know kids they don't always do what you pray for. The girls 3rd Birthday was coming up, and they were so excited. They wanted a pretty cake, and balloons, and they wanted toys, but they didn't ask for much. My Ex said they were young, he wasn't going to pay for a fancy cake, he wanted me to make it. They wanted a Piglet, and Barbie cake. I said I needed to get a Special cake for them, but I knew he would ruin the day if I didn't listen to him. I bought all the ingredients, and I made the most beautiful cake. It was better than a store bought one it had Piglet on one side Jessie's favourite, and Barbie on the other side for Sanda. I made hot dogs, and fries, and we waited for their father. They were so excited even Jessie ran to her Dad telling him it was their birthday. I knew he was in a mood, and it killed me, he couldn't come home one day happy for them. He walked into the kitchen, I sat the girls down putting their party hats on, and they wanted me, and their Father to put theirs on too. He wasn't going to do that so I did, and he laughed saying I looked like a idiot. I gave the girls their hot dogs, they were all dressed up in their party dresses, I bought them for their special day. He looked over Jessie made a mess by dropping her milk over. He went into a rage she was three he grabbed her off her booster seat , and spanked her , and yelled at me to put her in her room. I should have done it, but I was so angry, I said no they were going to finish their dinner, and have their cake, and than open their presents. He was shocked, I don't fight him on anything, not in front of the girls. He grabbed Jessie "You made a mess but I guess Mommy thinks it is OK, so here lets spoil the stupid brat". He sat her in her seat, she didn't cry she just stared at him. Melinda wanted to die she could see all the excitement they had all day went out of their eyes. Sanda stared at Jessie, he yelled at them to eat. They did but I never hated anyone like I hated him at that moment. My brave girls didn't cry, they actually smiled at me, they were letting me know they understood, but I didn't I hated myself. He sat staring at Me as I got up, "I made the most amazing cake for their birthday, I'm proud of myself". She walked over to the fridge pulling it out, and walked to the table. She whispered, "I will get the candles, but do you like it"? Sanda laughed, "Mommy it has Barbie, and Piglet, this is beautiful". Jessie pointed" Piglet, I love piglet".

"I know you do baby, Mommy made this special for you , and Sanda"

Jessie and Sanda were so excited they had tears in their eyes. Melinda turned to get the bowls, and ice cream, and the lighter to light the candles. Jim lifted up the cake, "You think I'm a fool, you didn't make this cake"

"Jim please I did I didn't buy it, don't ruin this for them"

Jessie and Sanda whispered, "Daddy"

Jim yelled, "I said no store bought cake" He threw it at the wall making the girls jump, and Melinda went crazy running at Jim.

[Sanda]

OMG Jessie this is a sad chapter. Poor Melinda, young Sanda, and young Jessie and what they went through with her awful ex husband Jim. Thank god Melinda, young Sanda, and young Jessie have Reid and Luke in their lives. I hope that Henry will be able to change his attitude and get with the program and be their for Melinda and her chidren.

[melindajo2000]

this was so sad, I hope Melinda can heal, Hopefully Henry can be mature to deal with all of this

[jessie]

Chapter 28

Henry looked at Melinda' Oh God what happened next"?

"I wanted to kill him for ruining Jessie's and Sanda's birthday. They were 3 years old, and their Father was so horrible, and I felt so guilty. I ran over, but Sanda and Jessie cried out for me, and I realized seeing me, and their Father fight would have scared them even more. I turned around, they both were pale as ghosts. I ran over to them, and lifted up Sanda, and tried to comfort her she was crying. It was surprising normally it was Jessie she was silent, and I saw she was withdrawing even more than before. I knew that moment I had to leave, I couldn't stay there anymore. Jim wouldn't let me walk out, but I had to go, and I had to leave soon before it got worse. I took them to their bedroom, and put them on their bed. I tried to comfort them, but they were so scared, they didn't want me to leave them. I finally got them down, I went downstairs, and Jim was watching TV. I went into the kitchen, and cleaned up the mess. He walked in, "Are they asleep"?

"Yeah they are sleeping"

"Good but this is your fault you spoil them, I said not to waste money on a stupid cake"

"I made that cake from scratch for our babies"

"You made it"?

"I said I did why can't you believe anything I say. You smacked our child on her birthday for dropping milk, that is beyond cruel".

Jim smiled, "They will forget by tomorrow, they didn't open their gifts"

"Really Jim why is that"?

"This isn't all my fault you are a horrible Mother they are spoiled brats. Jessie needs Mommy 24 hours a day, and Sanda is just like her Ma, Ma she is 3 years old, and talks back"

"She is terrified of you, I hardly think she talks back"

I heard the girls crying, I ran to go upstairs, but Jim grabbed my arm. "Let them cry, I need your attention for a change. They can wait, lets go sit on the couch"

"No they probably woke up scared, you were awful tonight"

Melinda went to run up but Jim yelled, "Go to them, I will make you regret it, but they will pay not you"

"What did you say"?

"You heard me, I need some attention "

I could see a rage on Jim's face, I didn't know what to do. I walked down the stairs, I knew if I didn't he might lose his temper , and hurt me or my babies"

I sat on the couch, and he smiled, "This is nice isn't it". I tried to smile Jim was worse than ever, I never seen him this bad. I was happy that the girls stopped crying but my heart sank I heard their door open. Jim looked to the stairs seeing Jessie, and Sanda at the top of the stairs.

"Mommy I'm scared" Jessie whispered, Jim jumped up, and ran up the stairs, and I lost it. I ran after him he didn't hit them thank God but he picked them up almost throwing them on the bed screaming at them to be quiet, and that Mommy wasn't coming to them. They were scared they cried more, and he yelled louder. I ran to the phone, and called the Police, I was so scared"

"You did the right thing"

"I know I did they took him away, I got a lawyer, and I got custody of them. Jim was so cruel he cut all the credit cards, and canceled the bank account. He was paying for the girls, but he got a wonderful Lawyer, I had to sell the house, I had nothing really. I ended up living in my car, I couldn't get a job, but all I cared about was keeping my girls away from him. You know he actually said he would give up on them if he didn't have to pay. I wanted him out of my life, I signed the paper, but with no money coming in, I lost everything."

"No you didn't you still had your beautiful girls, and he was dead wrong you are a wonderful Mom"

"I don't know about that"

"Oh you are , I'm so sorry I hurt you, and your girls, I want to make it up to you"

"Henry having children around is a big responsibility, you really have to change especially when your with them"

"I know that, I want to try, will you help me"? Melinda smiled, "Well it is common sense you have to watch what you say, and do"

"I know, I swear I didn't mean to hurt Jessie today"

"I know that but with kids you have to watch them like a hawk. Jessie and Sanda are great kids but they get into things. Jessie is my little sensitive girl, and she has so many mishaps, and Sanda is my strong, and very sweet girl, I wouldn't change one thing about them, except Jessie feeling down on herself"

"They never had their 3rd birthday Party, that is so wrong"

"They got their presents, but no cake, Jim ruined that. They will be four in 4 months"

Henry jumped up, "Lets have a 3rd birthday party, balloons, you make that cake. We can get a pony, Reid and Luke can help. We can have Katie, and Jacob, lets do this"

"Henry their birthday is over"

"No they deserve this lets do this together , with Reid and Luke. I will pay for the hot dogs, and fries, or pizza"

Melinda had tears in her eyes, Henry sat down, "You think it is stupid, I was even going to dress up like a clown, maybe Reid would too, that would be cool me and Reid being funny together". Melinda smiled, "You would do this for my girls"?

"Yes in a minute, can we please"?

"Sure where would we do it, I have to ask Reid and Luke if their place is OK"?

"I know Snyder's pond, I will ask Emma for Luke. She has a pony Jacob told me, oh that would be perfect". Melinda smiled, as Henry grabbed her hands, and she whispered, "Yes it would be perfect, what a wonderful idea". Henry was so excited he ran over to grab a pad of paper to write all the details down.

[Sanda]

OMG Jessie this was such a sad update but it was also soo sweet at the same time. Henry is so sweet wanting him, Reid, Luke, and Katie to give young Sanda and Young Jessie the birthday party that father ruined for them. I just hope and pray that Reid and Henry can patch things up and that they can work together to plan the perfect belated 3rd birthday party for Young Sanda and Young Jessie. I would like to know Reid and Luke are doing with young Sanda and young Jessie at McDonald's.

[melindajo2000]

This could either be a good idea or a bad idea. I hope it doesn't backfire on Henry . great chapter

[jessie]

Chapter 29

Reid and Luke got to McDonald's, they ordered the kid's meals for the girls, and of course Reid wanted a Double Big Mac combo. Luke got chicken nuggets which made Jessie smiled she loved the nuggets to. They went to the table, and they got a booth. Jessie sat beside Luke and Reid sat beside Sanda. They got everything ready Jessie and Sanda were so happy they got Hello Kitty toys. Luke laughed, "Maybe the toy should stay right here until after we eat"

"I want to hold it". Jessie said making Luke laugh, "How can you eat, and play"?

"Ok" She put it down, and picked up her nugget. Reid whispered, "You like your Burger Sanda"?

"Yes it is so good but your Burger is to big". Luke smiled, 'Yes it is Sanda he should have a big Mac, not a Double one"

"I'm a growing boy, I need a double". Jessie and Sanda giggle, Reid laughed, "See they agree"

Jessie grabbed Luke's arm, "Uncle Luke"

"Yes Jessie"

"If I eat this can I have a pie, I like them better than the chicken". Reid laughed, "Sure we will get you a pie"

Sanda laughed, "Mommy makes better pies than here, she makes them yummy"

"Oh really well Mommy will have to make us a pie"

Jessie laughed, "I want a pumpkin pie, they are good"

"Pumpkin not Apple"?

"It is Halloween soon pumpkin is better". Luke whispered , "I agree, but I love apple too"

Sanda whispered, "I like Apple pie better too Uncle Reid, Jessie likes weird stuff"

Reid noticed Jessie put 2 nuggets in Luke's box. He laughed she wanted the pie, not the nuggets"

"Sweetie you have to eat your Lunch"

Luke smiled, "Why what happened Reid"?

"Oh nothing eat your nuggets Luke". He winked at Jessie who smiled at him. Luke noticed that she put 2 nuggets in his box, but he didn't say anything.

"Uncle Reid can we go in the playroom after we eat"? Sanda asked

"Sure but don't get sick on us"

"We won't promise". They were eating, Reid put his burger down. "Luke Halloween is Monday"

"Yeah it is"

"They don't have their costumes yet"

Jessie smiled, "I want to be a Princess , or a Bunny with floppy ears"

Sanda giggled , "I want to be a Doctor like my Uncle Reid"

Jessie smiled, "I want to be a pretty princess or a cute bunny".

Luke whispered, "You already are a pretty princess, but a cute bunny sounds cool"

Reid touched Sanda's face, "You want to go out as a Doctor"

"Yes like you". He was so proud, he looked at Luke. "We will go get their costumes after here, and candy. Do you think Melinda will allow me and you to take them out, she can stay at the house, and give out candy"

"Reid we can't ask that she would want to be with the girls"

"I want lots of candy" Jessie giggled

Reid laughed, "Yeah you can share with me". Sanda laughed, "Yeah but I get the M&M's"

"Ok deal"

Sanda whispered, "I have to go to the bathroom badly". Reid and Luke stare at each other.

"Oh Reid what should we do"? Reid got up, "They have a family washroom, I will take her". He walked away with Sanda, Luke smiled, "You don't have to go do you"?

"In a minute I will". He laughed thinking he will wait for Reid to come back, and he could take her too.

Jessie smiled, "I can't eat this Uncle Luke, but I want a pie". He couldn't resist he whispered, "Ok but next time you have to eat more of your Lunch"

"I will but the pop made my tummy full, Mommy makes us have milk"

"Oh great your telling us now"

"I wanted Pop"

Luke laughed, "You did, well now your tummy is full, next time milk"

"I won't tell Mommy she won't be mad"

Reid came back, "She had to go we just made it".

"Guess what Reid"?

"What"?

"Jessie has to go to"

Reid smiled, "I see you don't want to take them"

"I'm nervous, but you are amazing with them". Reid lifted up Jessie, "Lets go to the washroom, than we will get your pie". He walked away, Sanda whispered, "Uncle Reid is just like Mommy"

"Oh don't say that to him"

"No he puts paper all over the seat, it is funny"

"Oh that is the proper thing to do" Luke didn't think of that, he was glad to have Reid around he really was great with kids.

[melindajo2000]

this was so good, Reid and Luke are wonderful with the kids, Melinda is never going to want to leave lol. Thank you for writing this awesome story