A/N: Okay, this is not the HisBlitzLaw story…This is one of my own little creations and I could not wait to get started with it, so here it is earlier than expected. The HisBlitzLaw will be up soon though so keep an eye out. I love this story idea, so enjoy the start to the madness! As always, I love your feedback! :)
Alex sat on the stairs of her home watching her life fall apart in front of her eyes as she held her sleeping child in her arms. Her soon to be ex-wife, Madeline, was loading her SUV with fierce determination. The blonde woman wanted nothing more than to leave her and move out of this small town and back home to NYC faster than anything. Alex didn't know what to do anymore.
As much as Alex may have been confused the night she came home to find divorce papers waiting on the kitchen counter for her, she was even more distraught when she discovered Madeline's intentions to leave Vermont and move back to New York City. They'd left the city five years prior to move up here and start their lives. It was the only place their child called home. They'd built this house. Alex had built her practice here and so did Madeline. Although, now Madeline was done and taking George with her. How could this be?
"Please, I am begging you Maddy, please don't move. I am fine giving you the divorce if that's what you want, but please don't take our son from me." Alex begged in a whisper.
"Jesus, Alex you sound pathetic. I literally told you that I was cheating on you for months and want a divorce so I can marry that person and you are still begging me to stay." Madeline sighs loudly while throwing a bag over her shoulder.
Alex can feel her tears building up behind her eyes and desperately tries to blink them back not wanting to give her soon to be ex the satisfaction. "No, I don't want you to stay with me. I want you to stay in town so I can see our son and help you raise him. I want to be a part of his life Madeline. Why is that so hard for you to understand?"
"Because he isn't your son, Alex! He is my son. I gave birth to him. You just lived with us. Now I am marrying someone else, and I am finally getting out of this godforsaken one horse town you drug me to all those years ago and getting back to the city. You, meanwhile, will stay here I don't doubt it. You never do anything fun." The blonde huffed angrily.
"How can you say that? Are you seriously that much of a cold human being? Seriously, Madeline? All I have ever done is try to make you happy. I am sorry if we haven't been able to travel the world, but we have both been building businesses and we had a baby. You never seemed miserable until you took that case that caused you to travel back and forth to NYC over the last six months. Oh," Alex said softly, the knowledge of what had occurred sinking in. "You met a woman there, that's why you are adamant to move now."
Alex's words stopped Madeline at the door. Spinning on her heel, the blonde looked at Alex with a viciousness in her eyes as she spoke, "God, you are so stupid. I've been screwing a man Alex. I'm pregnant. I am marrying him. George deserves to be with his siblings. You should just be happy I have agreed to let you off with minimal child support and some visitation."
"I'd give you every penny I make if you'd let me see him everyday. I'll give you whatever you want if you let me see him more." Alex pleaded.
"Bring him to the car, Alexandra. I am ready to go." Madeline says firmly walking out into the cold misty fall morning.
Alex, brushed her sleeping toddlers brown curls from his eyes. He'd clearly gotten their donors curly dark hair, but had managed to get Madeline's green eyes. He was a beautiful little boy and this house would never feel the same without him. Every one of her happiest memories here contained him.
Kissing his little forehead, she stood despite her weak knees and slowly walked out the front door. Every fiber in her body fought her forward progression. She didn't want to put him in his seat and she absolutely did not want to see Madeline drive away with him. Taking one last deep breath, Alex pleaded again, "Madeline, please leave him with me while you go get settled in and I will bring him down this weekend. That way, you can get unpacked and settled and not have George underfoot the whole time. You're pregnant, it will be easier on you that way. You can rest at night."
Madeline seemed as if she were thinking the proposition over in her head. Shaking her head, the blonde replied, "No Alex, he needs to be with me right now. You need time to process, it won't be healthy for him to be here with you just yet without me. Load him in please."
The cold glimmer in her eyes told Alex all she needed to know. Madeline's answer had nothing to do with Alex being bad for George, and everything to do with Madeline wanting to hurt Alex. This was unbelievable. She didn't know how this whole mess could be happening.
Buckling her son in his car seat, the little two year old woke up. Looking at Alex with his mischievous green eyes the little boy smiled brightly and sleepily said, "Mommy."
"Hey baby, good morning." Alex replied softly choking back her tears. "How did you sleep?"
"Good," he giggled in response. Looking at Madeline, George said, "Mama, go drive?"
"Yes, Georgie. Mama and you are going for a drive. Say bye-bye to Alex now." Madeline sighed. This goodbye was taking longer than she would like, she had plans to be in the city by lunch time.
Alex seeing her wife's frustration couldn't help but roll her eyes. Smiling happily at George, she said, "Okay George, I love you all the way to the moon and back. You have fun with Mama and I will see you in two weeks baby." As she finished she gave him lots of hugs and kisses. "Okay sweet baby, I love you."
"Love you Mommy!" The little dark haired boy called back as Alex closed the door slowly.
Touching her hand to her sons through the window, Alex called back, "I love you too, George. Mommy loves you too. I will see you in two weeks, okay."
Seeing Madeline put the car in drive, Alex bit her lip to keep from crying as she waved goodbye. She was unable to stop her tears from spilling from her eyes, but she would at least try to keep it halfway together until George was out of sight. Watching them drive down the driveway, Alex could feel her heart breaking into a million pieces. Nothing could help her now.
As they pulled onto the main road and out of sight, Alex fell to the ground and cried for all it was worth. Her dog seeing her ran over and laid down beside her while she held on and continued to cry. Some while after, she managed to muster the strength to stand and make her way into the house.
Going straight upstairs and to her room, she stripped down to her underwear and climbed into bed. The rest was a bit of a blur. She was aware of getting up from time to time to get some water and use the restroom, but it wasn't until she heard Olivia, Amanda and Kim in the house that she was aware that any real length of time had passed.
Hearing her friends enter the master bedroom, she worked out a small greeting. "Okay, Doc, we brought you dinner and booze, so it's time to get up." Amanda blurted out jumping on the bed.
"Real tactful Rollins," Olivia chided.
Feeling a hand rub her shoulder, she heard Kim say, "We brought stuffed peppers for dinner and wine, Alex. Oh, and I brought some silly movies and sad movies whichever your up for...or we could go down to the basement and use Madeline's pictures for target practice..."
"Now, you are talking." Alex said with a weak smile as she sat up in bed. "I like that idea, but let's order a pizza and drink my beer instead. I need your help."
"With what?" Olivia asked cautiously. The mention of shooting pictures of Madeline seemed to perk her friend up a little too much.
"Helping me find the best damn divorce and family law attorney in the state of Vermont. I am going to fight for custody of George." Alex answered with a wild grin.