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Post by jennifer1983 on Apr 30, 2012 23:25:04 GMT -6
Great update to our story Jessie. I hope you update again soon.
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Post by melindajo2000 on May 1, 2012 7:01:59 GMT -6
very good update, I like how this is turning out !
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Post by jessie on May 2, 2012 20:43:33 GMT -6
Chapter 5
Diane and Leroy drove to the diner, and went inside. She remembered how much Jethro liked this place. She didn't know if it was because he hated her cooking. She sat down in the booth across from Leroy , and the waitress said she would go get them a coffee.
"I'm not really hungry Leroy"
"Me either but lets get something the pancakes are great. I remember how much you love the maple syrup"
"Leroy since our divorce have you found someone special"?
"I have had dates, but no one I'm willing to move into my place ."
"I bet because of our divorce , it scared you"
"Maybe I have had some bad memories, but some good ones. I think we were not ready for marriage, and I guess our divorce proved it"
"I regret how it all ended, I think I didn't give us a chance. It was one of my biggest regrets. Victor was different, he seemed to love me, but I think we both needed someone in our lives, and we took the big step, but maybe we should have went slower"
"Well you can't go back, and change your past. Victor was lucky I'm sure he was happy, and I'm sure he loved you"
"I don't know why I'm talking about our past, and my problems with Victor. I guess what I'm trying to say is I'm sorry for being a horrible wife. I will say you were not always there for me, but I knew what I was getting into. I should have admired you because you always thought about Shannon, and Kelly, but I was jealous. I wanted you to think about me the way you thought about her"
"I did but I will never forget them Diane. They were taken from me, and I'm never going to forget my only child, I wonder what she would be like, and wonder if she would have followed in my footsteps, or would she be like her Mother. I work with crime, and death everyday but knowing my child died, and I was not there to protect her will always make me feel horrible. I know it was not my fault but tell that to my heart"
Diane reached over touching Leroy's hand making him take hers, as they smile at each other. The waitress brought their coffee, and asked them if they were ready to order. Leroy said they both were having pancakes with maple syrup. They also said they wanted some fruit. She walked away, Leroy looked at Diane.
"I am here for you today, I promise you I will help you get through this"
"I know you will , I'm just scared"
Leroy smiled as his cell phone went off. He pulled it out of his pocket, and answered it.
"Hello"
"Jethro it is Duck just checking in on you"
"Duck I took the day off , I will be in tomorrow"
"I know I was calling as a friend , I wondered if Diane slept over last night"
"Yeah she did Duck, she needed a friend"
"Be careful Jethro she is a Ex for a reason"
"Thanks for your concern Duck I will call you later."
"Take care, I'm always here for you"
"Bye" Leroy hung up, Diane smiled, 'The Office they miss you already"
"No they probably are having a party, it was Duck checking up on me"
"He is worried how sweet"
"OK lets keep the sweet conversation for when we have our maple syrup"
The waitress came over, and put their food down. Leroy smiled as Diane said thanks, as the waitress walked away, and Diane , and Leroy started to eat.
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Post by Sanda on May 2, 2012 21:36:31 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. :)I LOVE the talk between Diane and Leroy in this chapter. I am glad that Leroy is their for Diane during her difficult time. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon.
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Post by jennifer1983 on May 2, 2012 23:23:55 GMT -6
Great update to our story Jessie. I hope you update again soon.
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Post by melindajo2000 on May 3, 2012 17:09:42 GMT -6
love this, wonderful update!
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Post by jessie on May 4, 2012 22:07:35 GMT -6
Chapter 6
Diane and Leroy got to the funeral parlor. Leroy could feel Diane freeze up, and he stopped, and looked into her eyes.
"I know this is hard but I also know you can do this"
"I know I'm stubborn, and mean at times Leroy, but I had to be that way dealing with men like you, Tobias, and Victor.
"I know I'm scary Diane but when you were mad you gave me chills"
"I scared my Shannon Leroy"?
"Yes you were crazy scary mad"
Diane held his hand, and whispered, "Lets go in we are late". Leroy walked into the funeral parlor, he was strong but he hated these places. He dealt with death everyday, and seen enough to last a lifetime. Diane squeezed his hand, "You OK Leroy you look pale"?
"I'm fine"
A man walked over "Hello may I help you"
"We are here for Victor"
"Oh my condolences please follow me to my office. I'm Eric Stewart I will help you today to make your decisions on how you would like the funeral to go"
Diane and Leroy walked down the hall, and went into the office. Diane sat down, and Eric asked if they wanted Victor buried or was he to be cremated"?
Diane looked at Leroy, "Oh my God he never told me if he wanted to cremated or buried, what should I do"?
"I don't know if he didn't say whatever you choose would be fine"
"No you should always go by the persons wishes. He never discussed it with me "
"Well you were married 6 months Diane, I'm sure you had other things to discuss, beside you didn't know this was going to happen"
"What would you want Leroy"?
"Oh don't go by my choice go by what is in your heart"
"Leroy please"
"Bury him some people are against cremation, and if he never said he wanted it , go with the burial"
"Your right we will go with the burial, we will need a coffin, and a burial plot"
"Would you like one near some lovely trees or the fountain in the west wing of the cemetery"
Leroy whispered, "I don't think he will care"
"He loved the outdoors by the trees would be fine" Diane said
"Great now we will take you to see the coffins, we have some lovely ones to choose from"
"Lovely coffins are not lovely they are depressing, and creepy". Leroy said, and Diane whispered, "Leroy he is trying to help us"
"I know but this is creepy talking about things the guy will not care about. This is a money making business just show us the coffins, and we will pick one"
"Sorry if I upset you both". Eric got up, Leroy took Diane's hand, and they followed him.
They walked in seeing coffins, Diane felt like she couldn't breath. He touched her face, and walked over to a coffin, and whispered, "This looks like a nice coffin for a guy, I'm sure Victor wouldn't want something fancy"
Diane touched it, and whispered, "This one is fine"
"Great choice, we could go back to my office, to make the rest of the arrangements". They went back they asked for a service that was done in one day. They wanted a simple service for family, and a selected group of friends, and colleagues. Diane signed the papers, and her , and Leroy left.
Diane walked to the car, and Leroy opened the door, and she got inside.
Leroy got in, and looked over at her asking her if she was OK?
"Yes I'm fine that was hard but you were tough on the guy"
"I know, I'm sorry but all that cheery talk doesn't help families that lost someone they love"
"They are helping, but I understand. I think Victor would feel the same way you do, you would have liked him Leroy"
"You think so maybe not you are my Ex"
"Yeah but you are friends with Tobias, and he is sort of a friend to you"
"Me and Tobias get along not sure if we are friends. I don't really have friends, I have employees, and business associates"
"You lie my Shannon Leroy you adore the people you work with"
"Adore are you kidding"
"If you say so tough guy"
Leroy smiled as he started the car, and he said he was going to take her back to his place so she could rest. The funeral is tomorrow, she needed some rest because tomorrow was going to be real hard.
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Post by jennifer1983 on May 4, 2012 23:26:08 GMT -6
Great update to our story Jessie. I hope you update again soon.
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Post by Sanda on May 5, 2012 0:32:44 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. Poor Diane having to make funeral arrangements for Victor. I am so glad that Leroy was their to help Diane at with the funeral arrangements at the funeral home.
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Post by melindajo2000 on May 5, 2012 6:18:33 GMT -6
great update, that would be tough, I'm glad they had each other
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Post by jessie on May 6, 2012 22:39:46 GMT -6
Chapter 7
Leroy, and Diane were driving home, but they stopped to get her some clothes to take to his place. Diane was staying at a hotel while Victor was kidnapped, and they got their going inside. She was packing up her things, Leroy said to stay at his place, and sign out of the hotel. She sat on the bed the last couple of days took so much out of her. She put her hands over her face, and started to cry. Leroy walked over touching her shoulder, and whispered, "It will be OK you will get through this Diane"
"Really Leroy I'm so tired of all the drama, and heartache in my life"
"Hey it keeps you alive, and I basically hate it too. You know life sucks, and it only gets worse"
"Leroy you really are a ball of happiness sometimes"
"I know I get told that a lot"
"By who other ladies"?
"Yeah I have had dates but I have been alone for a while now"
"Sorry Leroy"
"Don't be I'm fine but lets get you back to my place, you can sleep, and I will order something in for dinner"
Diane didn't know why she did it but she touched Leroy's face, and brought her lips to his, and kissed him. Leroy first impulse was to push her away but he didn't , and he didn't know why either. They had many fights while they were married but they always had a strong, and healthy sex life. The door opened to the hotel suite, and they heard someone yell, "Mother"
Diane jumped up, and she saw her daughters face she was shocked.
"Emily"
Fornell touched Emily, and whispered, "Go out in the hall a minute, I want to talk to your Mom"
Emily walked out, and Fornell shut the door.
Diane walked over , "Bring her back in we did nothing wrong but kiss. We had the worst day Tobias, so don't give me that smug look"
"I'm not I'm just surprised that is all"
Leroy touched Diane's shoulder, "I will be outside in the car, take your time,and talk to your daughter". Leroy looked at Tobias, and left the room. He saw Emily standing down the hall staring at the floor by the elevators. Leroy walked down the hall, and looked at her.
"You are Leroy my Mom's ex husband right"?
"Yes she is my Ex, and I know you are confused Emily, I'm sorry about that"
"Confused no she talks about you a lot Mr. Gibbs, so does my Dad"
"Really"?
"Yeah I asked him once if he ever regretted losing my Mom. He said he will always be grateful for me, but Mom's heart was always with you, is that right Mr. Gibbs"?
"Call me Leroy Emily, and I don't know about that"
"Why did you kiss her than"?
"Can I be honest"?
"Yes "
"I don't know why we kissed but I care for your Mom, and I know she loves you Emily"
"Thanks Mr. Gibbs oh right Leroy"
He smiled telling her to go talk to her Mom. She turned to walk away, and he watched as she went in the room, and shut the door. He pushed the elevator button, and went downstairs, and walked to his car. He got in just staring not sure what just happened. He laid back shutting his eyes, and waited for Diane to come down.
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Post by Sanda on May 6, 2012 23:20:21 GMT -6
Great update Jessie. I am glad that LeRoy is their for Diane and her daughter Emily. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon.
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Post by jennifer1983 on May 7, 2012 2:02:23 GMT -6
Great update to our story Jessie. I hope you update again soon.
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Post by melindajo2000 on May 7, 2012 20:33:56 GMT -6
great update, this is turning out so well. update soon!
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Post by jessie on May 10, 2012 21:14:39 GMT -6
Chapter 8
Gibbs was still in the car with his eyes shut when someone knocked on his door. Gibbs looked to see who it was it was Fornell, Gibbs got out of his car, and asked where Diane, and Emily were?
"They are talking upstairs, what are you doing Gibbs"?
"Waiting for Diane"
"I know that but Diane was your worse nightmare your words not mine"
"She was but she needs my help, and I'm not a guy who would turn my back on her"
"The woman that cleaned out your bank account, and took your Grandfather's watch"
"Fornell enough the funeral is tomorrow, and I'm going to get her through it"
"Wow Gibbs your face gives you away, you still have feelings for her don't you"?
"I don't want to talk about it Fornell especially with you"
"Well I'm the other guy who lived with her so you should listen to me. I know I didn't listen to you but I'm telling you she is trouble"
Gibbs smiled when Diane walked up behind them with Emily.
"Thanks Tobias nothing like kicking a lady when she is down"
"Sorry Diane I'm not trying hurt you"
Emily walked over hugging her Mom, and smiled at Gibbs, and grabbed her Dad's hand.
"Dad lets get going I'm spending one more night with you. Mom is going to be fine with Mr. Gibbs"
"Yes I think she will be" Tobias smiled as Gibbs waved as Emily walked away, and waved at them.
"She is amazing Leroy"
"I know I had a little talk with her tonight, she is really grown up"
"I wanted her to come with us but she said her Dad needs her, but I think she wanted to give me some alone time with you"
"Tobias is worried about me Diane "
"Oh my Shannon Leroy , I will not hurt you much"
Leroy smiled as he opened the door to his car, and she got inside. He shut the door, and ran around to open his door. He got in, and was driving back to his place. They got home, and went inside, Leroy grabbed her bag from the hotel. They went inside, and he took her bag to his room.
"Leroy do you even live upstairs you have nothing really personal around. You only have one picture up, and it is a sweet picture of Kelly. I know you loved them, and I know you miss them, but there is more to your life than your job. You are getting older, and so am I, and I don't want to waste anymore time fighting, or keeping secrets"
"What you talking about"?
"I have missed you Leroy, and I regret how we broke up. I was jealous of Shannon, and Kelly but more than that I was jealous of your job. It was like you were married to your job"
"Diane I have had many relationships, and a lot of marriages so I gave love a chance"
"Did you really Gibbs why so many divorces"?
"Oh I wanted to beat Elizabeth Taylor"
"funny Leroy you are bad"
"I will order something why don't you freshen up, and I will be out in the kitchen"
"Sure but no pizza Leroy"
"No pizza , I remember" Leroy smiled, and walked out of the bedroom leaving Diane alone to get freshen up.
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