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Post by jessie on May 4, 2012 2:06:02 GMT -6
Chapter 6
They finished their ice creams, and they left McDonald's, and Max's didn't want to go home. Gabe had to admit he didn't want this night to end either but he knew Max's had school the next day, and probably should be in bed early.
Gabe drove them home, and ran around opening the door for Melinda. Max's smiled he seen that in movies, but he didn't think people really did that. Gabe walked them to their door, and Max's grabbed Gabe's hand, and said he wanted to show him all his Titanic stuff before he left. Melinda wasn't to sure about inviting him into her home so soon but she trusted Gabe so she did. She took Gabe's coat , and hung it up, Max's ran to his room, and brought out some of his books, and photos of the Titanic. He ran back, and brought out a photo he made himself, and Gabe was quite impressed.
"You are quite the artist you should keep working on that"
"I am I know I'm good"
Melinda smiled, "Max's had a way with words, but she was so proud of him. He ran back to get his new model kit of the Titanic, and he asked Gabe if he would help him make the model"
"Well he can Max's but not tonight"
"Why Mom"?
"It is 8 you should be in bed soon maybe Friday would be a good night for that if Gabe would like to come over. I can order pizza, and we can watch the Titanic, and build this model"
"Not you Mom me , and Gabe this is a man's job"
"Oh right well I can watch"
"Yeah watching is OK"
Gabe smiled, "OK Friday it is but let me pick up the pizza"
"I like pepperoni, and cheese on mine"
"What about you Melinda"?
"I love chicken but anything is OK with me, but no anchovies"
"I hate them too". Gabe smiled, as Max's yawned, it was obvious this day was a little long for him. He gets up real early, and by this time he is pretty tired. Melinda told him to say goodnight, and go to bed, because he was tired.
Max's didn't fight he actually hugged Gabe than his Mom, and ran down to his room after saying goodnight"
"He is amazing Melinda but so is his Mom"
"Gabe thank you so much for today, I had a really great time"
"Can I call you tomorrow"?
"Sure you can"
Melinda walked Gabe to the door, and he turned, and touched her chin, and asked if it was OK if he kissed her?
"You really shouldn't ask just go for it"
Gabe moved close bringing his lips over Melinda's ever so lightly. He kissed her so tenderly her legs felt like rubber, she knew if he didn't leave soon she would not be able to resist him. He whispered, "Goodnight Melinda"
She watched as he walked down the stairs, and he got in his car, and waved at her. She waved back, and he drove off. She shut the door, and locked it when she noticed Max's looking from his room. She walked down the hall, and he jumped in his bed.
"Max's goodnight"
"Mom"
"Yes Max"
"You like Gabe right"?
"Yes I do like Gabe very much"
"Mom I miss Grandpa so much, Gabe reminds me of Grandpa a little. He likes my Movies, and he likes to do models, and he likes comic books, and he makes you smile. "
"I miss your Grandpa too Max"
"Mom you never smile anymore, Gabe makes you smile , Grandpa made you laugh too. I think he is a keeper Mom"
"Oh Max's where did you hear that from"?
"Grandpa he said when you love someone you should treasure them , and you will know if they are a keeper or not. He said I'm suppose to take care of my Mom, and I think I have but I think Gabe can help out with that job too"
"Oh Max's you are so grown up, and your Grandpa would be real proud of you"
"I miss him Mom, will I ever see him again"?
"You will when it is your time, but that is not for a very , very long time."
"Mom I love you"
"Love you too Max's, now you get some sleep, I don't want you Grumpy tomorrow morning"
Max's smiled getting under the cover, and Melinda walked over turning off the light.
"Night Max's"
"Night Mom don't let the beg bugs bite"
"Oh yuck Max's"
Max's giggled as she shut the door, and walked down the hall to her room, she was going to turn in early, she was a little tired. She missed her Dad dearly, and she knew he would be proud of how she raised his grandson who he adored. She sees a lot of her Father in Max's he taught Max's a lot of good things the short time he spent with him. She really liked Gabe, she wondered if her Father would approve. She sure hoped so, but in her heart she knew he would. Gabe was different than the men she dated in the past. He wasn't a person who thought more about himself, he seemed to really care about her, and her son. She wondered if the right man would ever come into her life, and after today she thought he just might have arrived, she sure hoped so for herself, and her sons sake.
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Post by Sanda on May 4, 2012 12:03:39 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. Max, Melinda, and Gabe are so cute and adorable together in this story. I LOVE reading all of your awesome story Jessie.
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Post by melindajo2000 on May 4, 2012 17:30:12 GMT -6
this almost made me cry! it is my favorite chapter of this awesome story, please update soon, I love this! Great job and thank you for updating
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Post by jessie on May 16, 2012 14:59:34 GMT -6
Chapter 7
The next morning Melinda got up showered, and got dressed. She had to wake Max's up soon for school. She loved to get up early have a coffee, and check her emails or watch a youtube video or two before getting him up. He basically got ready all on his own but sometimes he needed a little push from her to get motivated. She loved mornings it was the one time of the day Max's really seemed happy, and he would talk to her while they ate breakfast. She made her coffee, and was about to log on to her computer when she heard someone knock at her door. She put her coffee down, and walked over asking who it was?
"It is me Gabe, I know it is early but I was in the neighborhood".
Melinda opened the door, and Gabe was holding a bag of bagels, and 2 coffee's, and a orange juice.
"I thought I would bring breakfast, and than I would go to work. I have thought about you both, and I couldn't sleep all night, I missed being with you both. I know this is out of line, and I hope you don't think I'm crazy, but I thought we all need breakfast right".
"Come in, this is very kind of you, I have to wake Max's up now".
"I will set this up on the table, you didn't eat yet did you?
"No I normally just have coffee but Max's will love bagels"
"Don't you know breakfast is the most important meal of the day"
"Yes my Parents told me that all the time"
"I bet you tell Max's that too"
"Yes I do it is important that he gets a healthy breakfast"
"Remember you need to take care of yourself too. I wish I had a Mother like you Melinda, my Mom use to send me to school hungry, she was to lazy to get out of bed. I would eat a pop-tart for breakfast, and most nights I had Kraft dinner. My Mom tried but she basically gave up when my Dad left us, and she took it out, on me, and my Sister"
"Oh that is awful, I don't know what to say"
"I'm OK, I survived, and I learned to have a thick skin, because not to many people like me, but knowing you are willing to give me a chance is really awesome"
"I don't know what will happen Gabe, but you came into my life when I really needed a friend to talk to. I have Max's, but I need someone more my age to relate too. My Son will always come first in my life, but I can see us becoming really good friends"
Gabe moved close as Melinda went into his arms, and they kissed.
They both are kissing when Max's walked into the living room, and whispered, "Mom"
Melinda turned, "Max's I was just about to come, and get you. Look who is here Max's he brought us breakfast, you love bagels"
Max smiled as he ran to the kitchen table, and Melinda and Gabe looked at each other.
"I'm sorry Melinda"
"Don't worry lets go eat'. They walked over to the table, Max's was eating his bagel but he was smiling at his Mom, and Gabe.
"Max's I know your confused about the kiss"
"No Mom now I know you like Gabe or you would never kiss him"
Gabe smiled, "We do like each other, but this kiss just happened"
"I know I saw it, and you both kissed a long time"
Melinda almost choked on her coffee, and Max's smiled.
"Mom it is OK you should have a boyfriend your getting old"
"I'm not that old Max's"
Gabe whispered, "You better finish up the bagel you don't want to be late for school"
"Will you be here for dinner Gabe"?
"I don't know if your Mom says it is OK"
"We are having lasagna tonight you are welcome if you like that"
"I will bring dessert"
"Cool Mom normally gives me pudding in a tube, and Oreo cookies"
"Well that sounds amazing" Gabe said making Melinda laugh as the three of them continued to eat breakfast together.
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Post by melindajo2000 on May 16, 2012 16:38:19 GMT -6
this was so good, it sounds like Max lol. funny and sweet, I love this story!
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Post by Sanda on May 16, 2012 19:17:55 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. Melinda, Max, and Gabe are so cute and adorable together. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon.
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Post by jessie on Jul 19, 2012 17:32:23 GMT -6
Chapter 6
They finished their ice cream, and left to go home. Max's was a little sad he was having so much fun, and he knew he would have to go to bed when he got home. They got to the house, and Melinda invited Gabe in for a coffee, and he accepted. She let Max's stay up a little longer than normal, he was happy. Melinda brought the coffee's to the table, and gave Max's his juice. He was talking to Gabe showing him his Titanic books he got for his birthday. He finished with those, and told Gabe he had to show him one more thing. Max's ran to his room, and Melinda had no idea what he was bringing back. Gabe reached over holding Melinda's hand, and she smiled as they kiss. They heard Max's come in, and he dropped his small suitcase on the floor, and opened it, and Gabe laughed seeing it was full of ties. Max's was so proud he had so many in different colors, and designs.
"Oh my Max's how many ties do you have"?
"Here I don't know but all together over 300 hundred"
"Oh you have quite the collection now I know what to get you for your birthday, anything Titanic, and lots of ties"
"I like gift cards too because than I can buy my own ties. I have so many some people get me the same ones. I have 2 with batman, but that is OK, I like batman. I have a Boat one, but not one with the titanic on it, I don't know if they have one with the titanic. My Mom hates tattoos but when I get bigger I'm getting the titanic on my arm right here. "
"Wow maybe I should get one too"
"Yeah when I'm older by than you might be my Daddy'
Melinda put her hand to her mouth.
"I'm sorry he is just excited"
"No I thought that was cute "
"You are really good with him Gabe, thank you"
"Gabe you work in a office why don't you wear ties"?
"Oh I do Bud but I left my tie in the car."
"Not me I wear mine all the time, I even wore one to the zoo. My Mom made a video for me called Sharped Dress man it was so amazing, and she made a video with the Titanic she is the best Mom in the whole wide world"
"Yes she is your a lucky boy Max's"
"Yes I am but sometimes she makes me mad when she says I have to go to bed or I can't watch Titanic. "
"Oh Mom worry Max's"
"I know she gets worried all the time she needs someone special in her life. She has me but you can be someone special to Gabe if you like"
Gabe smiled, "I would like that very much Max's"
"I can share a tie with you, but only one at a time. When you bring one back, I will lend you another one. These are all special so take care of it, but which one do you want to borrow first"?
"Oh Max that is nice but what if I got mustard on it, I would be so upset"
"Well I get mine dirty you would have to clean it right away so I trust you".
Melinda whispered, "Pick one he really wants you to borrow one"
Gabe was looking through the ties, and saw a Homer Simpson one that made him smile.
"Now this would be a hit at the Office maybe this one"
"Good choice guess who bought that one for me"?
"Let me see Mommy"
"You got it she has great taste"
Gabe smiled at Melinda as Max's continued to talk while they listened, but they couldn't keep their eyes off of each other.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Jul 19, 2012 18:29:02 GMT -6
This was amazing!! I loved every word...this was sweet...one of my favorites of yours. This made my day. Thank you
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Post by Sanda on Jul 19, 2012 20:32:08 GMT -6
This was amazing!! I loved every word...this was sweet...one of my favorites of yours. This made my day. Thank you I agree with everything that Melinda said about this chapter. I hope you update this story again really soon.
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Post by jessie on Sept 18, 2012 20:13:18 GMT -6
Sorry I have not updated in so long, hope you like the update.
Chapter 7
Melinda, Gabe, and Max's talked for about 1 hour, and Melinda told Max's he had to go to bed he had school tomorrow.
"See she always does this"
Gabe smiled, "Well do you have school tomorrow"?
"Yes"
"Well she is right than so go get your PJ's on, and come, and say goodnight to me, and I will see you real soon"
"You really mean it"? Max said with the saddest look.
"Yes why would you say that, I had the best day, and beside I have to return this awesome tie"
"You should take a picture for me, and Mom we would like that"
"OK I will" Max smiled he ran to his room, Gabe turned to Melinda, and moved close.
"Your son is amazing but that is no surprise his Mom is amazing too"
Melinda smiled, "If anyone is amazing it is you. Max's doesn't trust people so easy, but he really likes you"
"Great because I plan to be around for a long time"
Melinda smiled as they brought their lips together, and Gabe reached around, and pulled her close. They were kissing when Max's ran in, and started to giggle.
"Oh Mom you like Gabe a lot"
Melinda smiled as she walked over giving Max's a hug.
"Yes I do Max, say goodnight to Gabe, and off to bed after you brush your teeth"
"OK Mom". Max walked over putting his hand out to Gabe, and Gabe smiled shaking his hand.
"It was fun today Max's, and I promise I will send you a picture of me with this tie"
"Cool you can kiss my Mom again, Goodnight". Max ran over giving his Mom one more hug, and he waved to Gabe as he ran to his room. Melinda turned, and walked over to Gabe.
"You better send that photo he will be waiting for it"
"I will, I guess I have to go, but promise me we can do this again real soon"
Melinda smiled, "Yes real soon I hope"
"How about breakfast tomorrow, I can bring it, and I can drive Max's to school if you like"
"Breakfast"
"Yes, I love bagels, donuts, and lots of coffee"
Melinda smiled, "I would like that Gabe"
They moved close as Gabe touched her cheek, and whispered.
"You are so beautiful, this has to be a dream"
"No dream I'm right here"
They start to kiss as Melinda touched Gabe's chest.
"Gabe you really are a sweet guy, and today was one of the best days of my life"
"Mine too does that mean we are officially going steady"
"This is our first date Gabe but going steady sounds like a great plan"
Gabe pulled out his cell phone, and pulled Melinda close, and took a picture of them. He looked at it, and smiled as he showed her.
"Oh I hate my picture being taken"
"We look pretty good together don't you think"
Melinda smiled as she whispered, "Yeah we do"
Gabe touched her cheek, and whispered, "I better get going, but I will see you about 7:30 OK"
"Yes 7:30 is fine"
"You have anything special you would like me to bring"?
"The only thing special I can think of is yourself"
Gabe smiled he felt overwhelmed he never thought he would be happy but today he couldn't be happier if he wanted to. He sure hoped this would work out great because he was tired of being alone, and feeling like a loser. Melinda changed that in one day she was amazing, and so special, and just being with her, and Max's made him smile. He hasn't smiled in months, but he had a feeling he would be doing a lot of that in the future, and he was so grateful that today Melinda and Max's walked into his life. He kissed her again, and she walked him to the door, as he said goodnight. She shut the door, and locked it, and leaned against the door, with the biggest smile on her face.
Gabe got in his car, and he opened his cell, and smiled as he touched the screen, and whispered.
"Goodnight Beautiful see you tomorrow". He smiled as he started his car, and drove home, he was so looking forward to the morning when he could see them again.
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Post by Sanda on Sept 18, 2012 20:39:27 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. Melinda, Max, and Gabe are so cute and adorable together in this chapter. I hope you update this story again really soon.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Sept 19, 2012 6:53:43 GMT -6
this was sweet and so perfect. I'm so happy Max likes Gabe you write all the relationships so well, this is one of my favorites please update soon
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Post by jessie on Sept 30, 2012 16:49:57 GMT -6
Melinda I'm going to pray this doesn't make you sad. This is a chapter dedicated to you, and your love for your Mom.
Chapter 7
Melinda woke up in the best mood, she got up, and was getting dressed. She knew Gabe was going to show up soon she wanted to be ready. She finished dressing she woke up Max's, and went to the kitchen, when the phone rang. She ran over grabbing it.
"Hello"
"Melinda"
"Mom your up real early are you OK"?
"Yes Melinda, but I needed to hear your voice"
"Mom what is the matter"?
"I'm scared , I have to get the results today for those tests I had"
"Oh Mom it is today, I will come with you"
"No I want to do it alone, I don't know what they will say to me"
"Mom I'm here for you "
"Melinda no, I just needed to hear my baby girls voice, I will call you later I promise". She hung up, Melinda stood speechless, she was empty inside, her Mom needed her but will never admit it. She was brave, but she could hear in her Mom's voice she needed support but would never admit it. Melinda turned as Max's came in wearing his dress pants, dress shirt, and his favourite tie.
"Mom do I look handsome"?
"Very"
"When is Gabe coming"?
"Any moment". They heard someone knocking, and before Melinda could say anything he was running to the door. She followed, and smiled as Gabe came in carrying the food, and drinks.
"Cool I love Tim's muffins, and Mom he brought me a smoothie"
"Yum go sit at the table". Max ran into the kitchen, as Melinda and Gabe followed. She grabbed some plates, she put them down, as Gabe was putting the muffins, and bagels on the plate.
Max's was in his glory, but Melinda didn't want to eat she was way to worried about her Mom, but she didn't want to hurt Gabe's feelings. Gabe could see something was bothering Melinda, but he didn't want to ask when Max's was in the room. They were finishing up, Max ran to his room to get his homework when Gabe asked.
"Melinda is everything OK, are you having second thoughts about me"?
"No never, I'm worried about my Mom"
"Worried is she OK"?
"I don't know she had some tests done, we are worried she may have cancer, she finds out today. She doesn't want me around, and I don't know what to do she shouldn't be alone"
"Go to her, and she will understand you need to be there for her"
"You don't know her she is stubborn, but I love her so much"
"Melinda it is obvious you want to be there for her go or you will always feel guilty you didn't. I remember when my Grandma was sick she went through many stages she was in shock when she first found out. She than went to a anger stage she lashed out at everyone. She went through a pity stage, she must have thought why me, but who could blame her, I would feel the same way. She than went though a stage where she didn't want anyone around, she pushed us all away, and hurt our feelings. She finally accepted the disease, and she allowed us to be there for her we all took turns. It was so hard but together we helped her get through it, and she beat the disease, and had a long life, and when she died it was not from cancer it was just old age"
Melinda smiled, "Gabe thank you, I know what I have to do"
"Let me drop Max's off at school, I will phone into work, and say I need a sick day, and than we can go take your Mom to her appointment, and you can help her , or just be there to support her"
Melinda wanted to cry Gabe was so amazing, she didn't know what she would do if he wasn't in her life right this moment.
"I will go get my things, thank you Gabe"
"Melinda I'm here for you, I'm your support group"
Melinda smiled as she left the kitchen she walked to her room shut the door, and cried, and after she finished she felt she could handle whatever the day had in store for her. She would be there for her Mom no matter what, and knowing she had someone she could rely on made it all that more easy.
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Post by Sanda on Sept 30, 2012 17:40:39 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. Poor Melinda and her mom. I hope that everything is going ok for Melinda's mom in this story. Gabe is so sweet going with Melinda and her mom to the Dr.'s office to get the test results.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Oct 6, 2012 6:18:43 GMT -6
AW this almost made me cry! I loved this chapter, this is one of my all time favorite stories please update soon
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