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Post by melindajo2000 on Dec 18, 2010 17:48:29 GMT -6
oh this chapter was so funny, I loved Cliff in this. I do hope Cfiff, Santa Claus brings them a puppy, that would be so cute. great chapter Jessie, that is a good one
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Post by Sanda on Dec 19, 2010 0:49:51 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. I hope that Santa Claus Cliff brings Emily and Max a puppy.
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Post by jessie on Dec 19, 2010 21:34:03 GMT -6
Chapter 19
Melinda came out dressed, and walked over seeing the three of them watching Sesame Street.
"Hi, I have to get going, who wants to give Mommy a kiss goodbye"?
"We are watching TV Mommy", Max says which shocked Melinda, she turned and grabbed her purse. Cliff jumped up, "Hey I would love a kiss, they are just excited that I'm staying here with them".
"I know, I'm not use to leaving them".
'You trust me don't you Melinda'?
'Don't be silly, I wouldn't leave my babies if I didn't ". Melinda kissed Cliff, and smiled, "I better get going". Emily got off the couch, "Mommy I want a kiss". Melinda lifted Emily, 'You promise you will be a good girl for Cliff".
"I promise", Emily kissed Melinda, she put her in Cliff's arms. Cliff walked to the door, and Melinda ran to the car, and got in waving. She heard Max yell, "Mommy wait". Melinda saw Max running to her, and she laughed, "OMG it is cold out her, you don't have your shoes on young man". She lifted Max carrying him back in the house. "What is wrong Sweetie"?
"I will miss you sorry" He started to cry, she hugged him. "I know Sweetie Mommy wasn't mad". Max kissed her cheek, she wiped the tears from his eyes. "I will see you really soon, I love you "
"I love you too Mommy". The three of them, watched as she drove off. It was the hardest thing for her to do, but she trusted Cliff with her kids.
Cliff knelt down, "Now that Mommy is at work, who wants to go find a beautiful tree, and a present for Mommy"?
"Me , Me", Emily and Max yelled. He took their hands, "lets go get dressed, and we can leave". He took Emily in her room, changing her diaper, and putting jeans and a sweater on her. He lifted her up, "now sweetie lets go see how Max is making out". Cliff walked in, he didn't want to laugh but poor Max had his shirt inside out, and he couldn't get his pants done up.
"Oh Max your shirt is on wrong". Cliff put Emily on Max's bed, and told her to sit. He helped Max get ready, and told him to go to the bathroom. They all got their coats on, and walked out to the car. Cliff was happy Melinda left the car seat in his car. He got them settled they were off to the mall. He got there they went inside, and were looking around. He saw a jewelery store, he walked in, and was looking at the displays. He saw a ring, and something inside of him, wanted to ask Melinda to marry him. He smiled, and decided he would do it this Christmas. He didn't know her size, but the man said he could buy one, and if it wasn't the right size he could bring it back. He bought size 7, and put it in his pocket. He grabbed Max's and Emily's hand, they went into the perfume store, Cliff got some perfume, and than he bought Melinda a new pair of slippers, and nightgown. Max smiled, "Mommy is getting a lot of stuff, she is going to be happy".
"Your Ma Ma deserves to be spoiled Sweetie". Cliff saw Sanda, and he smiled, "Would you like to get a picture with Santa"?
"Yes Daddy, Emily started to run she was so excited". Cliff took them over, and ordered what photo selection he wanted. They walked up, but Emily wouldn't sit on his lap, unless Max sat with her. They got a picture together, and both of them asked for a Puppy. Cliff smiled as they walked over, and Emily showed Cliff the candy cane she got.
"Oh yum how about we wait until later to eat that"?
"Ok Daddy". Cliff lifted Emily they went outside to see the trees. They saw one they liked, the man helped him tie it to the car. Cliff was so excited, he hoped Melinda had decoration at home. They got to the house, he got the tree inside, and got it set up. The kids watched there eyes were so happy they obviously never had a real tree before. Cliff looked in the closets, and was happy when he saw a box which said Christmas decorations. He pulled it out, and smiled, "Great tree decorations". Max, Emily and Cliff were decorating the tree, after Cliff put the lights on the tree. Cliff moved back the tree was beautiful, Max and Emily hugged his leg they were so happy. Cliff heard Melinda's car drive up, he ran and grabbed his presents he bought her, and ran and put them under her bed. He ran back, and opened the door, seeing Melinda walking up the stairs.
"Oh my feet are killing me, I need to rest a minute, than I will start dinner". She walked in Emily and Max ran over grabbing her hand.
"Mommy look at the tree, isn't it beautiful". Melinda never seen anything more beautiful, she turned to Cliff, and she was so happy, she ran into his arms, and cried tears of joy.
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Post by Sanda on Dec 19, 2010 21:48:12 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. Cliff is soo good with Max and Emily.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Dec 21, 2010 10:47:09 GMT -6
I'm surprised Cliff didn't suggest they order out lol. I loved this chapter, I only hope that Melinda will say yes and not be too proud . loved this chapter
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Post by jessie on Dec 23, 2010 0:54:08 GMT -6
Chapter 20
Melinda kissed Cliff, than smiled, "Cliff you are amazing, you didn't have to do this"
"Yes, Christmas is in a couple of days Sweetie. Look at them, they are so excited". Max yelled, "I'm hungry to".
Cliff walked over kneeling down, "Go get your coat Max, I will take you to get take out food".
Emily ran over, "Me too Daddy". Melinda smiled, "Emily you stay home with Mommy ok".
Emily sat on the floor pouting, "I want Daddy Mommy". Cliff lifted her up, "You can come with me Sweetie, Mommy can take a warm shower, and be all relaxed when we come back". Emily was so excited, Melinda got her coat putting it on.
"You be good with Cliff Sweetie".
"I will Mommy". Emily wouldn't let go of Cliff, she was so excited. Melinda loved seeing her children so happy. She touched Cliff's face, "where are you going"?
"McDonald's of course". Max screamed , "Yes McDonald's Emily". Melinda laughed, "I will have the 1/4pounder with cheese , fries and a apple pie".
"Oh you can eat girl". Melinda giggled, "Yes, I was on my feet all day, I'm starving, and sore".
Cliff walked over kissing Melinda, "I have to buy some mistletoe, so I can kiss you all the time".
"You don't need mistletoe for that Cliff".
"Later me and you in bed, foot rub".
"Oh God Cliff , that sounds amazing". Cliff turned grabbing Emily and holding Max's hand. Melinda walked to the door, and waved, as they drove off. She locked the door, and walked down the hall. The phone rang, she ran thinking it was Cliff.
"Hello".
"Hey it is Seth". Melinda legs almost gave out, she hadn't heard from him in over a year.
"What do you want Seth"?
"To see my kids for Christmas, I want them Christmas day".
"You are kidding, that isn't happening, you sorry excuse for a human being. You haven't called, sent a birthday gift, or paid your support payments. You are not coming in now, and ruining my Christmas with my babies. Don't call again, or I will get my Lawyer involved."
"Do it Melinda, I already did, I will see my kids". Seth hung up, Melinda sat on the bed her hands were shaking. Why now, just when she finally was happy? Melinda sat for what felt like forever when she heard the door open, and Max yelling for her. She got up wiping tears from her eyes, she didn't want to tell the kids anything. She walked out, Cliff could tell something was seriously wrong. Melinda was pale, and she had been crying. Cliff put Emily in her booster chair, and told Max to sit at the table. He walked over, "Melinda what is wrong"?
"Nothing I'm just tired"
"Something is wrong, please don't keep things from me".
"I will tell you later, can we eat first, they are waiting".
"Sure I got you a chocolate shake too".
"Oh you know me so well", Melinda hugged him, and they walked over to eat with the kids.
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Post by Sanda on Dec 23, 2010 12:04:49 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. Cliff is soo good with Melinda, Max and Emily. I hope that Melinda ex husband Seth doesn't cause problems for Melinda and Cliff.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Dec 23, 2010 21:18:20 GMT -6
I knew something bad would happen I hope Cliff gets really good lawyers involved or something, very good update
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Post by jessie on Dec 29, 2010 21:28:47 GMT -6
Chapter 21
Melinda tried not to let the kids see she was upset. Cliff knew something was wrong, but he tried to act like everything was ok too. Max and Emily wanted to watch a Christmas movie, Melinda put on Home Alone Max loved that film. Emily was watching so seriously, she turned, "Mommy you won't leave me will you"? Melinda handed Emily to Cliff , and ran to the bathroom. She felt sick, she just knew Seth was going to try to take her babies. Cliff was shocked, he sat Emily beside Max, and asked him to watch her for a minute. Cliff ran down the hall, knocking on the door. Melinda said she would be out in a minute. She opened the door, Cliff touched her face, "what is wrong, did I do something wrong"?
"No, everything was perfect until he called "
"Who Melinda"?
"Seth their Daddy, he wants them on Christmas, he is a jerk".
"Christmas it is 4 days, he isn't taking them from us".
"He said he got his Lawyer involved Cliff". Melinda hugged him, he whispered, "No one is taking our babies from us". Melinda looked at Cliff, "Our babies"?
"Yes, I love your kids, how dare him think he can do this". They turn Max and Emily were staring at them. Cliff ran over, "I thought you were watching Home Alone". He lifted Emily, and smiled, "how would you guys like to go somewhere special"?
"Yes, Daddy where". Melinda was shocked when Cliff smiled, "I have a beautiful cabin, it is winterized, the four of us are going right now". Melinda smiled, "Cliff we can't what about my job"?
"You are taking a few days off, and after we will go to the Lawyers. He isn't taking them , we are having the best Christmas. Pack up stuff for a few days, and we are off". Melinda knew it might be wrong, but she could careless , she wasn't going to let Seth ruin her Christmas. She ran over hugging Cliff, "Are you sure "?
"Yes, go pack, we can leave tonight, you will love the place". Melinda ran to her room, packing for herself, she grabbed some garbage bags, and put the kids toys in them. She grabbed their stockings, and she sat on the bed. Cliff walked in, "Max is packing up some toys, we will have to stop and get some food."
"Seth will say I took them so he couldn't have them".
"Phone your Lawyer , and say your going away until after Christmas. Don't tell him that Seth wants the kids, so when his Lawyer calls, he will say your away'.
"Cliff your bad, but it might work". She called her lawyer, she was surprised, he was still in his office. She told him everything, he laughed, "Go have fun, don't worry". Melinda turned, "He doesn't seem to think I will get in trouble".
"He would know Sweetie". Melinda jumped into Cliff's arms, and hugged him. Emily walked in crying, Melinda got down, "what is wrong Emily"?
"Will Santa find us Mommy"?
Melinda lifted her, "Oh yes, he will find, us don't you worry". Cliff walked over, "Santa knows where all kids are". Emily smiled, "I was scared".
"Come on Emily lets go get some clothes , and toys for you". Melinda walked out, she laughed, Max packed so many toys, it would take up most of the car. Melinda let Cliff explain, he couldn't take them all. Cliff walked over, "Max, remember Santa is coming, so only 4 toys ok".
"Only 4 toys"?
"Yes, beside we will go tobogganing, and make snow Angel's, and have snow ball fights". Max picked out four of his favourite toys, A back to the future car, a board game, Woody talking Doll, and his favourite Teddy bear. Cliff took the bags of toys out first putting them in the trunk. He took out Emily's , Max's and Melinda's stuff , putting it the trunk. He pack some stuff, and than they locked up, and drove to a Grocery Store grabbing enough food for a few days. He grabbed a Turkey , and tons of goodies. They were driving , Melinda turned around Max and Emily were sound to sleep. She whispered, "they are out, Cliff thank you for this".
"Don't thank me this is going to be the best Christmas ever". Melinda smiled, she loved Cliff, she didn't know what she would do without him, but she never planned to find out.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Dec 29, 2010 21:48:12 GMT -6
great chapter, I love how cute they are together
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Post by jessie on Jan 2, 2011 0:49:58 GMT -6
Chapter 22
Cliff drove up to the cabin , it was dark outside. They took the kids inside first, and laid them on the couch. Cliff ran out getting the other stuff. He handed Melinda the bags of Christmas presents, and stockings for the kids. He pointed to their room, she took the stuff, and hid it in the closet. She looked around, the bedroom was lovely, and so comfortable looking. She laid on the bed, just smiling when Cliff walked in, "they are sleeping on the couch, but don't look so beautiful, I will jump in bed with you this instant".
"Where will they sleep"?
"I have 2 other rooms, lets get the beds set up. He ran and got clean sheets, and blankets. "Max can be in here, it is a double bed, he will be fine". They made the bed, Melinda smiled at Cliff he was so amazing.
"What is something wrong "?
"No, I might be in trouble for doing this, but I don't care. He isn't ruining my Christmas".
"I have to go in town tomorrow for a few things, I will get the Turkey, you want to cook a turkey right"?
"Yes, I do".
"Oh no a tree, we have to get another tree, and ornaments".
"We will , we have 3 days yet".
They turn as Max walked in dragging Emily with him. "Mommy I have to go to the bathroom badly".
Cliff ran over grabbing Max, and ran him to the bathroom. Emily smiled, "I peed in my diaper Mommy".
"You did, we are going to toilet train you soon Sweet girl".
"Yes, I'm hungry, my tummy is making noises". Melinda lifted her up, "Can we put your nightie on, and change you, and than have a snack"?
"Yes". Melinda grabbed Emily's bag, and went to the other room. Emily got all excited, "My big bed Ma Ma".
"Yes it is a twin bed, like Mommy wants to get you, but I'm scared Emily".
"Why"?
"Oh you are so small Sweetie". Cliff walked in, "Oh Mommy is being a worry wart, Emily will be fine, how about I push one side against the wall, she will be fine".
"Ok". Cliff moved the bed, "Melinda changed her diaper, and put her nightgown on. Cliff smiled, "who is that on your nightgown".
"Boo".
"Who is Boo"?
"You don't know Boo from Monster Inc Daddy"? Max laughed
"No Monster Inc, that sounds scary'. Emily jumped on the bed, and Melinda grabbed her so quick it startled Emily, and Cliff.
"Oh God Emily Mommy doesn't like you jumping".
"Sorry Ma Ma". Emily laid her head on Melinda shoulder, and hugged her tight.
Cliff took Emily putting her on the floor, "go to the kitchen Max with Emily, we will get you something to eat".
"Peanut butter sandwich Daddy".
"Sure "Emily and Max ran to the kitchen. Cliff walked over, "Melinda you are scared of something, is something wrong"?
"When Emily was a baby she rolled off the couch, I was changing Max, it was a accident. I felt horrible, what Mother would do that"? Cliff hugged her, "It happens Sweetie, OMG you must have been feeling guilty all this time".
"Yes she was my baby Cliff, I remember her cries, it haunts me".
Cliff smiled, "When we go home we will get rails, I will find something to make sure she doesn't hurt herself".
"I'm sorry, I'm being silly".
"No your being a good Mom, lets go feed them, than we can sit by the fireplace, when they go to bed". Melinda smiled, "Oh it sound like right out of a movie"". Cliff laughed, "Well tonight is your night, we will just relax, and forget about all our problems.". He ran out of the room, she smiled, and ran after him.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Jan 2, 2011 12:07:15 GMT -6
love the update, they are really good with the kids, cant wait to see what happens next
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Post by jessie on Jan 7, 2011 21:59:36 GMT -6
Chapter 6
Cliff and Melinda were getting Max's and Emily a snack. Cliff moved real close to Melinda, she shut her eyes. He was driving her crazy, but she giggled.
"Be good Barnes, my Babies are watching". Cliff put the CD player on in the kitchen. It was playing "Lets hear it for the boy". He started to dance, Melinda stopped watching him. She laughed so did Emily and Max. Cliff was not a great dancer, but he was adorable, Melinda whistled, "Oh move Cliff, shake that". She put her hand to her mouth, as she noticed Max and Emily staring at her. Cliff laughed as he was doing some wild moves. Emily yelled , "can I dance to Daddy"? Cliff ran over lifting her out of the booster chair. He put Emily on the ground, she was dancing, Melinda had tears in her eyes, her baby was so adorable. Emily wiggled her butt, Cliff was clapping, Max shook his head. Melinda ran over, "come on Sweetie dance with us". Max smiled he got off his seat, and the four of them were dancing. Cliff whispered, "Lets tire them out, fast". Melinda kissed him, "you are bad Cliff".
"Ok lets play follow the leader. He lead the group , and they danced around the kitchen. Emily was having so much fun , she was laughing so hard. Melinda lifted her up, "your getting dizzy Emily".
"I like it".
"Me too". Melinda turned round and round with Emily in her arms. Cliff smiled, Melinda was a great Mother, he loved her, he finally found what he has been waiting his whole life for. Max stopped, "Ok I want my snack". Melinda handed Emily to Cliff, and she kissed Max. "Sorry Baby snack coming right up". Emily didn't want to stop, Cliff danced with her in his arms. Melinda walked over putting the peanut butter sandwiches on the table. She went and got them all a nice glass of milk. They all finally sat down eating, Cliff held Melinda's hand. She smiled as he looked at the kids, they were not his, but he felt like they were. There is no way Melinda's ex is going to take them away now. They finished, and Melinda washed the dishes putting them into the cupboard. Melinda saw Cliff in the living room, making a fire in the fireplace. She smiled walking out, she looked on the couch, Emily and Max were out, this was a long day for them. Cliff stood up, they are out, I really think they are out for the night". Melinda whispered, "We better get them to bed". They lifted them, Cliff took Max to bed, Melinda walked Emily into her room. Cliff walked in, "She will be fine, but I put all these pillows on the floor, just in case". He turned, "Come on lets go enjoy the fire". Melinda put her hand in his, she brought her lips to his. He touched her face, and whispered, "I have never seen anyone more beautiful than you".
"Oh Cliff, I'm falling head over heals in love with you". He smiled, "Thank God, because I'm not letting you go". He put his hand out, she took it, and they walked to the living room.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Jan 7, 2011 22:30:14 GMT -6
this was a fun chapter, I liked this one a lot, Cliff and everyone were so cute dancing great update Jessie
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Post by Sanda on Jan 9, 2011 15:49:26 GMT -6
Great updates Jessie. I hope that Melinda's ex husband Seth doesn't find Melinda and the kids at the cabin with Cliff.
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