A Forbidden Romance

Disclaimer: Rockstar Games owns the rights to "Grand Theft Auto" and the characters of each respective game. I am only a fan.

Sometime after Franklin, Michael and Trevor took out all the threats of their lives like Steve Haines, Devin Weston, Stretch and Wei Cheng, things have been getting a little more peaceful in the lives of the three men.

The trio got a little closer with each other, even Michael and Trevor, despite some things that happened along the way. Michael found a son-figure that he wanted in Franklin, and started getting closer with his own family despite the problems they all still have.

Things started looking up for Michael after his wife Amanda told him that his daughter Tracey is going to college to make something of herself, even though she still wants to get a career in dancing and singing.

At the De Santa house, Michael and Amanda lie in bed together, more in love than they have been for quite some time. Despite the fact that they still have some issues in their marriage, they still have love for each other.

Michael lies under the covers with Amanda wrapping her arms him and leaning her head against him. While that is happening, Michael looks up at the ceiling and starts thinking.

I know my family isn't perfect, but deep down, I want what's best for everyone. I couldn't be anymore proud that my little girl is going to college. I also hope that my son finds a job sooner or later, rather than sit in front of a TV screen playing those video games like he always does. As for my marital problems, I know Amanda cheated on me with that asshole tennis coach, and that even bigger asshole yoga instructor, and I know I'm not perfect either. While they were away, I had gone to the Vanilla Unicorn many times and had my share of affairs with a few strippers.

I also couldn't believe that fucker Dr. Friedlander used me for my money. I don't think he gave a shit about my problems one bit. He cuts my last session short and told me he is going to star in a TV show. He even wrote a book, about me! I can't believe that asshole.

Then you also have the jobs I pulled with Franklin and Trevor. I know Trevor is a nutjob and at some point, he has come around about the problems we've had, and despite everything, I like to consider him a friend, even though he is messed up in the head. The only time I have ever seen him sane was when we had Martin Madrazo's wife with us. That was the first time I had ever seen him sane. It's crazy.

As for Franklin, I like to consider him as the son I wanted. I know I have Jimmy but I want him to grow up. Franklin had my back many times. I could have been dead when those Triads had me in that meat-packing plant. He came for me and saved me from getting cut up. He also pulled himself together in all those jobs we did.

Amanda, not asleep yet, looks over at Michael, who was still thinking about stuff.

"Hey, Michael," Amanda said. "Is something on your mind?"

Michael tried brushing it off. "No, there's nothing on my mind."

"Oh, okay," Amanda said. "Hey, I was thinking. You know that guy Franklin that you hang out with? I was thinking. What do you think if we have him come over for dinner one day?"

Michael turns his head towards Amanda. "That doesn't sound like a bad idea. I might text or call him tomorrow about this."

"Great, I would like to have him over for dinner," Amanda said. "He seems like a nice guy. Jimmy told me that he hangs out with him sometimes."

Michael didn't say anything right then. He had a feeling that those two hung out, but he also wondered why.

Amanda then goes to sleep, but Michael hasn't fallen asleep yet. He gets out of bed and reaches for his phone and sends Franklin a text message.

Hey, F, just wondering, would you like to come to my house and have dinner with my family sometime? Get back to me.

Your friend, M.

Meanwhile, Franklin was out and about with Lamar, and they went to the Vanilla Unicorn. They met up with Trevor at the place and talked with him for a bit. Franklin got a private dance from Infernus, while Lamar got a private dance from Cheetah.

While they were on the way into the backrooms, the two noticed Wade still getting his private dance from two strippers and saying random things to them.

"Man, what's with that dude?" Lamar asked Franklin.

"Oh, that's Wade, he's Trevor's boy," Franklin said. "He aight, but he doesn't seem right in the head."

Lamar still looks at Wade all confusedly. "Yeah, well, it seems whenever we in here, whether it's just you and me, or you, me, the crazy dude or that fat guy you roll with sometimes, that fool is always in that room."

Franklin laughs. "I don't know, that's just what I see all the time. He cool, though."

Franklin is getting his private dance from Infernus. At some point, Infernus leans close to Franklin's ear.

"How about we go back to my place afterwards?" Infernus whispered in Franklin's ear. Franklin nodded, as he has hooked up with her many times, as well as Juliet, Nikki and Sapphire, and also Liz.

Cheetah was done with her dance for Lamar. After that, Franklin told him that he would leave with Lamar. Lamar seemed cool about it and would just stay and hang with Trevor for a bit.

Franklin took Infernus home and spent the night with her like he had many times before.

The next morning, Franklin wakes up with Infernus next to him after a night of sex. Franklin reaches for his phone and sees that Michael sent him that message. Franklin knows he will respond very soon, but he was about ready to take off anyway. He gets out of the bed and puts his clothes on, but Infernus tries to stop him.

"Where are you going, Franklin?" Infernus said. "Come back to bed, baby. Let Infernus give you some more lovin'."

Franklin got all of his clothes on. "Baby, I'd love to stay, but I have some business to take care of. I'll holler at you later."

"Okay, Franklin, be sure to call me when you do," Infernus said. "Bye, honey."

As Michael was leaving Infernus's house, he gets out his phone, just as he is about to get into Buffalo that he parked in the garage. He then calls Michael.

Michael is about to start his morning yoga session with Amanda, who is amazed that he had gotten more into it while she left him before. The phone rings while it was in the docking station. Michael picks it up and sees that it's Franklin.

"Hey, F, what's up?" Michael said.

"Not much, dog," Franklin said. "Hey, I got your message, and I would love to come by and have dinner with your family. When do you want me to come by?"

"Tomorrow night sounds good, or would that be too soon?" Michael said.

"No, tomorrow's good, besides I don't got a lot of things going on," Franklin said. "Just let me when I should be by."

"Will do, Franklin, I'll see you soon," Michael said and hangs up the phone.

Tracey walks into the living room where Michael is sitting watching a movie on TV and noticed that she had gotten off the phone.

"Hey, Dad, who were you talking to?" Tracey asked. Michael looked at her with a bit of confusion because usually she doesn't ask about her own father's personal life, or at least the people he associates with.

"Oh, I was just talking to Franklin, I'm having him come by for dinner tomorrow night," Michael said. "He's been a good friend to me and I feel we should have him over."

Tracey looks at her dad like she doesn't know what to say. She starts thinking right then.

Is he talking about that cute guy I see him hanging out with a lot? That younger guy who lives in Vinewood Hills who rides that green bike? Oh my god, if he comes by soon, I better look my best.

"That's great, Daddy, I would like for him to come by," Tracey said. "He seems like a cool guy."

"I think you'd like him," Michael said.

Tracey nods and turns around and walks away. As she was walking away, she starts to smile.

I think I might like him.