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Stubborn Love- A Modern/AU Walking Dead Story	By : ImagineLayla131 Category: S through Z > The Walking Dead Views: 2907 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Hi everybody! What did we all think of the finale?! I'm just relieved Carol and Glenn are safe... for now :/ I am still waiting for my Gareth action figure to arrive (turns out I ordered the second one, not the first one, even though I'm getting both), as for the stores to have them in stock.
BY THE WAY! I keep forgetting to mention that there is a poll on my profile that I need you all to vote in: Do you think Melody should tell Rick and Lori about Shane now or wait until after Judith is born?
STUBBORN LOVE IS FINALLY THE NUMBER ONE GARETH STORY WITH 213 REVIEWS! EEEE! SO HAPPY! TODAY FANFICTION, TOMORROW THE WORLD! I also want to add that my intention was never to make my "competition" stop writing as one reader seemed to have somewhat implied, because I would never do that and I am not that kind of a person.
More Walking Dead characters in this chapter! Tammy is from the comics, as is Regina (who is really Deanna from the show. The names were changed, Douglas became Deanna and Regina became Reg.), Stone Mountain School, Katjaa and Duck are from the TellTale game, as is Jolene, but the Jolene here is a crossover from my homegirl Hey01ig's Walking Dead story More Than Survival. Also, I have had a few requests about Aaron and Eric making a comeback, so I hope you're all happy! More to come!
Chapter Twenty Six: Status
The Grimes' Residence, Calabasas, 6:00 pm
RICK
"So the meeting is rescheduled for next Wednesday? Alright, I'll let Gareth know. There's not too much to worry about, we've had the pitch done for weeks. Thanks for calling, Regina. Have a good weekend, bye bye."
I hung up my phone as I took the key out of my car, smiling when I saw Lori and Carl pulling into the space next to mine.
"Dad!"
My smile broadened as Carl ran up and hugged me. Even though he's in his teens now, Lori and I are pretty grateful that Carl is still affectionate with us and not totally embarrassed, except for when Lori tries to fix his cowlick when we're out.
"Hey, champ, how are you? How are my two favorite girls doing?" I walked over and wrapped an arm around Lori, giving her a kiss as my free hand landed on her stomach. She pulled back with a smile.
"Great, actually. My checkup went really well, I'm pretty tired though. Maybe we should order in tonight." She opened the trunk of the car and I was kind of shocked with all the Gelson's bags that were in there.
"Lori, Thanksgiving isn't for at least three more weeks, don't you think you got too many groceries?"
"I'm eating for two, Rick, not to mention that Carl and Melody always have friends over, we have to keep the pantry and fridge packed." She rolled her eyes with a smile. "Give me a hand, boys?"
"Of course."
"You've got it, Mom."
The dogs came running into the laundry room as we entered the house, barking happily and jumping up on us, our hands filled with grocery bags packed to the brim.
"Whoa, whoa, calm down guys." Lori glanced at the clock on the wall. "It's past six, Melody should have fed them by now?"
Simba trotted up with a white and grey VANS sneaker in his mouth. Lori looked over at me, both of us smirking.
"Gareth's here."
Melody's dog Simba had an odd habit of taking people's shoes, and Gareth was the only person here with a size 14 shoe. Since we have a five-car garage, we had been letting Gareth use the one next to Melody's, which is why we hadn't seen his car outside when we got home.
"I wonder what they're up to…" Carl wriggled his eyebrows three times in a row, which made me laugh but also roll my eyes.
"Get your head out of the gutter, Cworal." I ruffled his hair before walking into the kitchen. As we set the grocery bags down, the TV could be heard from the family room.
"I guess they're watching TV, but why wouldn't Melody have fed the dogs?"
I followed Lori into the family room, where she was beaming. There was a Domino's pizza box on the table and the Netflix queue was up, Gareth and Melody were fast asleep, laying on the couch in a spooning position with one arm wrapped around her waist and the other behind her head.
"Awww, they look so cute!"
She silently giggled as she snapped a picture on her phone and reached over, lightly tickling Melody's feet, something Lori had done pretty much since her sister was born.
Melody twitched in her sleep, groaning. "Stefon, stop. Just go with Aaron, he's like a Matthew McConaughey clone. He's bigger than Eric, too, and a great kisser, but not like my hot lips." Her feet started kicking lightly, hooking her ankle around Gareth's leg, which made him turn in his sleep.
"Of course we'll go shopping, just get that bunny hopping butt over here." Gareth's hand (what I'm guessing was instinctive) made its way up the outside of Melody's pants and gripped her butt, which was when I started getting uncomfortable. Those two really had a powerful connection if even in their sleep they wanted to be so physically close.
"MELODY! GARETH! WAKE UP!"
LORI
I giggled at how Melody had woken us up two weeks ago and throwing it back at her. Still dazed, the two of them finally opened their eyes, a dreamy grin on Melody's face as they got off the couch.
"Hey, guys. How's it going?"
"Melody, do you know what you were saying in your sleep?" I raised an eyebrow, trying not to smirk.
"Huh? No, what?" She scratched her head before stretching, her tank top riding up underneath her Juicy jacket, exposing her tummy and tattoos. I caught both Rick and Gareth staring at her, which made me uncomfortable, as well as take action by pulling her top down. It had been a while since she was so skinny, and I couldn't help but feel a little jealous as well as self conscious since I was only getting bigger and bigger into my pregnancy. Melody gave me a weird look but shrugged. "What are you talking about?"
"How do you know Aaron is a good kisser?"
Melody blushed and looked away, twirling her hair in pigtails, which was always a nervous habit of hers. "Uh, well…"
Gareth's eyes widened as he looked at her in shock. "What?! You mean Aaron of Aaron Stefon and Eric?"
She nodded, still looking away. "Uh huh. It was at the Gay Pride Parade after party last year and it just sort of happened. Bam, he kissed me, I think Stefon even dared him to and then we started making out. You had already gone home by then, Lori."
"Ahh, yes, I remember now." Last year, Stefon and Eric had convinced me and my sister to join them on a float for the L.A. Gay Pride Parade. It was actually pretty funny; the two of us dancing while the guys were in extravagant costumes grinding up on us. While I am a devoted wife and mother, I still have a little bit of a wild party girl in me, which is definitely something Melody inherited. When we get together, we certainly paint the town every shade of red.
Melody put her hand on Gareth's cheek, who still looked worried. "Hot Lips, you have nothing to be worried about. The trio loves you. Especially Eric, he wants you to bend him over and show him the fifty states." She couldn't hold it together with that last line and almost fell over from laughing. "That movie is hilarious!"
"Ok, crazy girl. Take it down a notch."
"Mom, I'm done emptying the groceries." Carl walked in from the dining room, nodding his head at Melody and Gareth before giving them an odd look and pointing. "Hey, did you guys go paintballing? What the heck is going on with your necks?!"
Simultaneously, their eyes widened. "Huh? What? Nothing!" As they hid the newly discovered love bites, I had to hold my tongue not to laugh, but Carl didn't.
"Oo, I know what's going on. BUS-TED!"
"CA-RL!" Melody ran after him as he took off laughing up the stairs.
"Knock it off, you two!" I turned back to Gareth. "Gosh, I swear sometimes I feel like they're both my children instead of my sister and my son."
"Ha, trust me, it's nothing new. I pretty much raised my siblings, I get what it's like."
"So, how did everything go today?" Rick asked. We were both curious and anxious, since we hadn't heard from Melody all day.
"Really, really well, actually. I think she's made peace with everything, she even ran into Aiden's ex girlfriend."
My eyes widened slightly. "You mean Kendall Donaghy?" Like Aiden, I had met Kendall quite a few times. She was a nice enough girl, but there always seemed something very two faced about her, which is why I told Melody to keep her distance.
Gareth nodded. "Yep, that's the one. We were at Starbucks after going to the Auerbach's house, Melody was getting a new straw and Kendall walked up to her. Apparently, she apologized for being so horrible and admitted that Aiden had feelings for her. They even exchanged phone numbers, but that wasn't the best part. Melody completely trumped these three loser girlfriends of hers, it was awesome!"
Rick and I were smiling, both of us relieved that it had turned out in Melody's favor. "I'm very glad things went over so wonderfully." He said.
"Me, too. Now she can move forward with all the upcoming things, especially with you."
Gareth looked down, which was when I noticed a blush creeping up on his cheeks. "Yeah, you're definitely right, and I'm excited for the future as well."
"Urgh, your son is a little shit, ya know that, big sis?" Melody said as she walked back into the family room.
"He's got his moments, that's for sure. I saw you guys ate, but we were going to order in if you're still hungry."
"I'm stuffed, but thanks."
Gareth shook his head. "I appreciate it, but I have to get going. Autumn Montana has dance class tomorrow and then I'm taking her to see Yo Gabba Gabba at Club Nokia."
Rick smirked. "I remember when we took Carl to see The Wiggles. Fun for him, obnoxious for us."
"Ha, my brother suggested getting stoned before going, but I'd never do that with my daughter around, it's irresponsible."
"Anybody that takes advice from Alex is half a bubble off, to be honest, babe. Actually, there's something Lori and I wanted to ask you." Melody looked over at me and nodded.
"Right, we do. We have a dance competition coming up in the beginning of December with four numbers being entered. A trio, a solo, and a small group all in the junior section as well as a small group for the senior troupe."
"Except for one of our top dancers, Tammy, just broke her foot and will be out for six weeks."
"Ahh, that's terrible, I'm so sorry, guys." Gareth said.
"Thanks, but we were wondering if you'd be able to get Sophia to replace her for us?"
Melody nodded. "Yeah, we really need her, Gareth. Remember that Abby Lee psycho I pointed out? She's going to be there and we gotta prove that Hilltop Colony Dance can sweep the floor with her."
"Don't forget that Candy Apples psycho Cathy." I added. This was unfortunately true. The aforementioned dance studios have been amongst our biggest competition, with our kids and Abby Lee's coming up practically neck in neck. As far as Candy Apples went, they were pretty much considered a joke in the dance world, mostly thanks to Dance Moms. We had actually beaten Abby's kids a lot lately the past couple of years, so Melody and I, along with Hilltop's owner Katjaa, were determined to keep the streak going.
"Lollipop, don't worry. Not only are we going to make candied apple sauce out of Crazy Cathy, but we're gonna make peanut butter and jelly out of Abby Lee Miller."
"We will squash them so bad that they'll be crying all the way back to the EC, Melondrop!"
Melody and I did our secret handshake, which was high fiving before smacking each other on the butt and bumping hips. We noticed Rick and Gareth giving each other a confused look.
"What was that?" Gareth asked, to which Rick laughed.
"Don't read too much into it, these two pretty much have their own language."
I nodded. "That's true. So will you ask Sophia for us? Melody said from her gymnastics tapes that she'd be perfect for it."
"Yes, she's incredible. Will you please ask, Gareth?"
"It's not that I won't ask her, but doesn't a little less than a month seem like short notice? You don't have anybody else? Who's going to be the replacement in the senior number?"
Melody shook her head. "Not on Tammy's level. I'm her replacement for the senior number, I just barely made the cut-off date to compete. To some, it may seem short, but if Sophia agrees to this, I promise I will work with her every day until she's ready. She may be going through a bratty phase right now, but she's a strong girl and these are killer numbers, which could open doors for big opportunities. Please ask her?" She smiled up, batting her eyelashes at him, which of course Gareth fell for with the goofy look on his face.
"Of course I will. How could I ever say no to this face?"
"Thank you, Gareth. You're doing us a solid. Hey, if she works out, maybe we can bring Autumn Montana in also." I said.
"That could be fun, I know she'll love it. I'll see you both tomorrow night for dinner."
"Alright, and tell Sophia that Carl is in the trio, maybe she'll be more inclined to do it." Melody had choreographed a gorgeous lyrical/musical theatre number to "A Heart Full of Love" from the motion picture soundtrack of Les Miserables. Carl was going to be the part of Marius while Tammy was supposed to be Cosette and Enid, a girl around Carl's age that had invited Melody to Aiden's memorial, was going to be Eponine. Melody told me that the number was kind of a present for Gareth since he played Marius long ago.
"Wow, Carl still dances?"
"Yep. His baseball coach Jared even encourages it because it's kept his posture and stance very aligned." Truth be told, Carl had wanted to quit dance all together, but I wouldn't let him because he was a natural and he was able to do both sports. Besides that he's so good, the judges want to keep boys in competition, which is why Carl and Kat's son Duck have won so many times.
"I'm sure she'll be glad to hear that. Night, guys. Have a good one."
"You, too."
Rick and I watched Melody lead Gareth out of the family room by the hand. I was so glad she had gone through with today, there was already a positive difference in her, I hoped and prayed it would last, she deserved it.
TWO AND A HALF HOURS LATER
"Honey pie, I gotta jet."
"I know, I'll miss you is all."
"You're gonna see me tomorrow night, remember?"
"Yeah, but that's a long time without your touch and taste."
The conversation was cut off by muffled moans as Melody and Gareth started kissing again. This had been going on for almost three hours, with Gareth trying to leave to go home, only to get caught up making out. He had actually made it out to his car twice, but my sister chased after him, and they had kissed their way back inside the house both times.
Rick looked over at me, both of us trying not to watch Gareth holding Melody up against the door.
"Those two are like sexual napalm, ya know? You'd think they were teenagers the way they're attached at the lips."
I giggled, resting my head on his shoulder. "Hey, it's kind of like how we were when we were younger. By the way, you owe me a hundred bucks, I told you that he'd be here past 8."
"You're right." He pulled out his wallet and handed me a crisp hundred-dollar bill.
"Get a room!"
We looked over to see Carl hopping off the last step of the staircase, Melody and Gareth still hadn't moved. My sister had her arms wrapped around Gareth's shoulders as his hands were on her hips, lifting her off the ground and against the door. Carl glanced at us and pointed back at them with his thumb. "Can you believe these two? They're like freaking cats in heat!"
As Carl walked by, Rick and I were both shocked that he said such a thing, giving each other a "Did he learn that from you?" expression.
"Melody!" Rick shouted, trying to get her attention, to which they stopped kissing.
"Alright, alright! Ok, I'll see you tomorrow. Bye, I love you." Melody grabbed Gareth's face and kissed him one last time before shoving him out the door, only for him to pull her in by the back of the head.
"I love you more."
They kissed again, the final time, before Melody shut the door for good, a huge smile on her face as she leaned against the door.
"He loves me. Gareth Mandel is in love with me." She looked over at us with a huge smile and a squeal before twirling up the stairs singing the chorus of "Love Is an Open Door" from Frozen.
"You really did a great thing, Lori."
I turned back to Rick, once again resting my head on his shoulder. "You mean we did a great thing, I couldn't have done it without you, babe."
He smiled, wrapping an around me. "We're a pretty great team."
"That we are."
"Except I can't help but wonder if their paths ever would have crossed had we not been involved?"
I didn't even have to think as I nodded. "Of course they would have. They're soul mates, Rick, and they're just like us."
"How?"
"Their relationship has had many obstacles so far in such a short time, and those are far and near, but they have such a powerful love that it will get them through anything."
I looked into my husband's eyes, reminded of when we first met. I was twelve and he was fourteen, I had just transferred to Stone Mountain School. Rick, who was the student body president, had been appointed to giving me a tour around the campus. I knew my face was bright red, I was so entranced by his cerulean blues and pearly whites, not to mention he was very friendly and informative. All I could talk about was how excited I was for my baby sister to be born, Rick happened to be the younger sibling with his older brother Jeff. Almost three months later, we were officially dating and Melody was born. Whenever times were tough, I think back to that first moment and remember that it's worth it.
RICK
"Rick, I know we have our crazy moments, but you know how much I love you, right?" Lori smoothed out the curls in my hair before her hand dropped to my face.
I nodded, grabbing her hand and giving it a kiss. "Of course. It's just pregnancy hormones, I understand. I could never love another woman as much as I love you, even if I tried." I pulled Lori in, her head resting on my shoulder as we resumed watching TV.
This was true. I had psyched myself from that kiss with Melody, thinking that there was something more that could stem from it, but I had been kidding myself. Lori was my girl and had been for twenty years, she's the love of my life. Although, that didn't mean I was any less frightened for when the time would come for us to tell her about the kiss. I just hope that we could overcome it in the end…
The Next Morning, 9:10 am.
MELODY
"Melody, Maggie is here to pick you up!"
"I'll be right there!"
I continued to stare at my computer screen, hovering the mouse over the "Save Changes" button of my Facebook relationship status. This was it; time for us to let the world know that we were together, that the greatest guy I've ever met was my boyfriend. Not a pretend boyfriend, a real-life boyfriend. Even though it wasn't with Aiden, I had moved past that. With the unfortunate loss of one dream made another come true, and Gareth was my dream now. He would forever be my dream, as I was his, and a love like ours was the kind people yearned for.
I had made an album of the two of us entitled "You're My King and I'm Your Lionheart", which was compiled of every picture we've taken since our first date on the pier to the Monster Mash Bash last week. After making it public, I selected a picture that Glenn had taken of Gareth and me with Rick and Lori at the party, which was the one I decided to make my profile picture. Gareth had made his one of us outside of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, his arms around my waist and mine around his neck, I was laughing as he was kissing me on the cheek. With that, I clicked the mouse and looked at my laptop screen as the page refreshed.
Melody Jasmine Silverstone-Blake added a Life Event
In a Relationship with Gareth Adam Mandel
September 5th, 2014
I smiled as our new profile pictures showed up side by side before putting my computer to sleep and slinging my gym bag over my shoulder, leaving the room and singing Jasmine's part of "A Whole New World".
24 Hour Fitness, West Hills, Forty Five Minutes Later
"Be careful, boys! Pretty girls entering!" Stefon exclaimed as Maggie and I walked into the workout studio for our Saturday morning Zumba class.
"He's right, you two are the prettiest in comparison to Stefon and I." Aaron smiled as I jumped into his arms. I'll admit, I had a little crush on him very briefly when we first met, but I got over it pretty quickly. He's turned out to be a good friend to me and I wouldn't want anything to ruin that. I think what bonded us was that we both have a naturally flirtatious demeanor without meaning to.
"Well, I think we all balance each other out." Maggie said as we set our gym bags down in the corner of the room before stretching. "Where's Eric?"
"He's at some license plate convention in Bakersfield, but he sends his love." Eric was an avid collector of worldwide license plates, it was actually pretty interesting.
"That reminds me, my Twitter friends from Hawaii Kai sent me one! I'll have to give it to him when he gets back."
Aaron smiled. "Thanks so much, he'll love it. I'm not sure if he has Hawaii, I just gave him one from Alaska."
"Was it off Sarah or Bris-dull Palin's car?" I stuck my tongue out as the three of us laughed.
"Melody, you're like Ellen 2.0!" Stefon said, rushing off to his mini pack.
"Huh?" Maggie and I looked at Aaron, utterly confused. "What's he talking about?"
Aaron grinned, wriggling his eyebrows at me. "Oh, I think you know, Ms. In-A-Relationship."
"Schyeah!" Stefon came skipping up with his iPhone in hand. "Your updated relationship status and profile picture broke Facebook!"
"What are you talking about?"
"You haven't checked your Notifications?" I shook my head, which made Stefon's jaw drop and his eyes widen in shock.
"Ho-n-ey! That is totally bananas, look at all these likes and comments!" He scrolled down, and I couldn't help but be surprised either.
Melody Jasmine Silverstone-Blake added a Life Event
In a Relationship with Gareth Adam Mandel
September 5th, 2014
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Lori Grimes
EEEE! It's only 9:30 in the morning, but I literally screamed when I saw this! Don't forget to thank me at the wedding. Hearts.
Beth Greene
I pretty much had the same reaction as your sister haha. Garody FTW! You two are made for each other! Triple date soon with @Maggie Greene and @Glenn Rhee!
Noah James
Nice! My soul sista and brother from another mother are FB official. This calls for a mix CD from DJ Onyx Lite, yo!
Glenn Rhee
FINALLY! I'm with @Beth Greene for the triple date. You couldn't be with a nicer guy, you deserve each other!
Rosita Espinoza
@Glenn Rhee or a sexier one! Same for @Melody Jasmine Silverstone Blake!
Rick Grimes
Couldn't be more happier for you two, just don't always be so goo-goo eyed at work @Gareth Adam Mandel and keep covered ;)
Tara Chambler
Likes all around! Congratulations! I couldn't think of two people that were better suited for each other than you.
Daryl Dixon
It's about damn time, you two were only making out from here to Vancouver twenty four seven! Just remember, @Gareth Adam Mandel, you'll be getting a beating from yours truly if you break my baby niece's heart!
Alex Mandel
Tits McGee! #jealousofmybigbrother
Albert Papac
My P.I.C. is taken! Whose going to be my wingman now?!
Martin Coy
@Albert Papac I second that lol.
Sophia Peletier
OMG! I'M SO EXCITED! I GET A BIG SISTER!
Mary Peletier
This was a wonderful start to my day, my son truly is with an angel. Mazel Tov!
Carol Peletier
You mean our son @Mary Peletier. Hehe but seriously, this will put a smile on my face for the rest of the day.
"We all commented, too. You'll probably see it later." Aaron said.
I was trying not to giggle, but I was in pure euphoria right now. The world was just as happy for Gareth and me as I was!
"You deserve it, Melody. We're really happy for you." Maggie patted my shoulder with a smile while Stefon had a confused look on his face.
"Kendall Donaghy? Isn't that-"
I nodded, cutting him off. "Yes, it is. I ran into her yesterday and she apologized for being such a bitch. We even said we'd hang out."
"Wow, that's pretty huge."
"That's not the only thing-"
"Alright, everybody! Are we in the mood to rock it out on the floor today?!" Jolene the Zumba instructor asked as she walked in the class. She was of medium height with long brown hair always worn in a ponytail and a killer six-pack, not to mention her husband was a dead ringer for Ryan Tedder from One Republic. Either way, she was awesome.
"Yeah!"
"Let's kick it into high gear!" Jolene started the music, "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars blaring from the stereo.
When I first started taking Zumba, I hid in the back wearing huge T shirts. Now, I was wearing tight workout tops and dancing in the front row with my friends, watching myself in the mirror. As Aaron, Stefon, Maggie and I laughed while we danced with the others, I couldn't help but reflect on myself in the past few months. I liked the person I had become- a happier, more confident and assertive person- and I wanted to keep things that way. Not to mention I wanted to keep the guy that had me smiling stupid whenever I thought of him.
Lawry's The Prime Rib, Beverly Hills, 7:55 pm
GARETH
"I missed you today, stud muffin." Melody said in between kisses all over my face, which made me laugh. "How was Yo Gabba Gabba?"
"It was entertaining to say the least, and I missed you too, baby."
"Melody, we're in public." Rick said, to which her jaw dropped.
"So what?! I'm in love, Rick, truly madly deeply crazy in love, I've run out of songs to describe this feeling!" She looked up at me, her eyes sparkling. "And I owe it all to you."
My heart skipped a beat as I kissed her hand and pulled her onto my lap inside the booth. "It's ok, Melody. I've been waiting for this for so long." I leaned in and kissed her as we embraced. This was true, I had been wanting Melody to be mine ever since we met and I've wanted to tell her I loved her for over a month, she made my heart flutter and my stomach do 360's. Now that those wishes had come true, I couldn't be happier. I finally had my girl. "I love you so much, my darling." I whispered in Melody's ear before kissing her on the cheek.
"I love you, too. Did Theresa pick Autumn Montana up?"
I nodded. "Yeah, she did. We're going back to our regular schedule next week. My lawyer is still trying to get the case back into court. All I have to say is thank goodness I make as much as I do, because attorney's fees are not cheap." I sighed heavily, this custody battle was taking it's toll on me.
Melody rubbed my back in circles, concern in her eyes. "I understand, sweetheart, it's a lot to deal with. Stay with me tonight? I'll help you unwind. After all, we never did get to finish your massage that one time." She pulled away with a flirtatious smile on her face, which reminded me that it had been exactly a week since we last had sex and I was getting horny just looking at Melody in the little black dress she was wearing that accentuated her perfect cleavage and made her ass look even more amazing than it already was. She could be all dolled up or totally done down, I still think she's the sexiest thing to walk the Earth.
Lori smiled over at us. "I think you two are sweet. I'm also anxious about Mom's new boyfriend."
Rick, Lori, Melody and I were all at Lawry's, a five star steakhouse that resembled a smoking parlor in an English country club with leather chairs, polished wood booths with a decorative leaf design on the inside, as well as paintings of royalty on the teal walls, from Louis XVII to Queen Elizabeth, not to mention it had the best prime rib in town. It certainly cost a pretty penny to eat here, not that I couldn't afford it, nothing was too expensive for my woman, but I was kind of glad that Charlotte said her boyfriend was treating us.
Melody sat up, her beautiful smile still intact. "Me, too! She says she's going to bring him to Thanksgiving! Which reminds me: I want all of our families to be together. I know it's a lot, but I want Gareth and his moms and siblings to be with us. Please, Lori? Please, please, please?"
We had discussed holiday plans on the way back from Oak Park, deciding that we did want to spend them together. I already knew that Rick's parents, his brother Jeff, along with Jeff's wife and two kids, were coming, and Melody mentioned something about her aunt and cousins. After hearing that, I was a little reluctant for her to ask, but she insisted it would be fine.
Lori kind of looked at her almost in confusion. "Well, it is a lot, but I'm sure we could accommodate everybody. Let me just put together a seating chart and I'll get back to you. It would be nice for everybody to be at the same place." She turned to me with a smile. "Is that alright, Gareth?"
I nodded. "Absolutely."
"What do you think Mommy's boyfriend will be like? I bet he's a dead ringer for Hugh Jackman!"
"Yeah, Mom has always loved him! Or that guy that's in all those made for TV movies, Patrick Muldoon!"
"Oh yeah, he's hot, too!" Melody giggled while Rick rolled his eyes.
"Girls, don't put so much on looks."
"Yeah, Rick is right." I said, to which she shrugged.
"I know, I know. It doesn't matter, I have a feeling whomever she's with will be the best pick. Hey, look! There's Mom now!" Melody waved, my gaze fixated on her the whole time when she and Lori realized who Charlotte was with. Both of them had their mouths hanging open, eyes wide, and their skin paled.
"No… No way."
"This can't be happening!"
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