Wow, those reviews were awesome and direct! I loved them all !
CodeName-M.e: Michonne is being a lady and she is trying her best for her daughter and her love for Rick. She really wants to make things work, but they should stop pushing her; because eventually she will…I promise she will.
lanie-love09: It will be hard for them to make their relationship work. The mother does not want to accept her son's decision and it is a small town where everyone knows everybody, although there is no ZA, societal structures, certain expectations and belief systems are alive and well. So, yeah, it will be difficult for either of them to integrate into each other's life. There will be many struggles, but in order to be successful, they will need to do it together, but will they?
Siancore: It was sad that she did not ask about her granddaughter or wanted to see her picture or something. All she wants is for her son to return to what she considers to be "right" despite that they (Rick and Lori) were not happy towards the end of their relationship. Who knows, if Momma Grimes (the uptight stroppy cow, LOL, loved that!) keeps it up, she might miss out on an awesome granddaughter and a potential awesome daughter in law.
focusedOnProsperity: Momma Grimes is having difficulties accepting Rick's choices and doesn't want to believe that he is certain with what he wants. Rick is from Kings County, in Georgia and there are certain societal divides and beliefs that makes it difficult for those around him to accept. Ms. Grimes feels that the perfect person for her son is Lori, but they were never actually perfect for each other. Let's see if she ever will accept that.
So let's see what happens, shall we?...
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Can you remember?...
The ride back to the house from the restaurant was quiet and the silence followed them to Rick's house. Michonne decided to stay at Rick's house for the weekend, after his insistence. They left Jade in the care of Beth Greene, the daughter of the local veterinarian and very close friend of Rick's. Michonne entered the house with Rick walking slowly right behind.
Beth was sitting in the living room doing her high school work with the baby monitor on the coffee table next to her books. She looked up when she saw Michonne enter the home and walk straight upstairs towards the bedroom where Jade laid asleep. Beth could tell that Michonne was not in a good mood but Rick stopped to speak with the teen.
Rick walked towards Beth and sighed deeply, "Hey Beth. How was everything?"
"Oh, that little baby of yours is awesome and just beautiful. Call me anytime, I just love her." Beth said with a genuine smile.
Rick smiled and nodded and handed Beth her payment for her babysitting service. She picked up her books and left after saying her good-byes and slightly looking towards the upstairs.
Rick entered the bedroom and saw Michonne sitting next to the crib watching her baby sleep peacefully. He stood next to Michonne and didn't say anything. He placed his right hand on her shoulder and squeezed it lightly.
"She didn't even ask her name…" Michonne shared as she continued to look at her daughter. Her eyes filled with tears. Rick looked down and nodded and a solemn look came upon his face. After a few minutes past, Michonne stood up and went to her room to get ready for bed. Rick looked down at his daughter and softly caressed her face. The child instinctively reached for his hand and held on to his index finger, but did not wake up. He bent down and got close to the crib.
"I'm here Jade…Always." Rick whispered. Jade smiled as if she heard and understood her father. She later let go of her grip and continued sleeping.
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It was the evening and Rick could not sleep. He laid on his back and looked up to the ceiling. There were many thoughts in his mind and he knew that he was not going to make everyone happy. He looked over to Michonne who laid on her side facing the opposite way. He turned slowly and placed his right hand on her shoulder and caressed her, hoping to wake her slowly. Unbeknownst to Rick she was also awake and struggling with similar thoughts.
Rick was bear chested with pajama bottoms while Michonne wore tank top/short pajamas. As he lowered the strap on her shoulder he continued to caress her bare skin and whispered her name. Michonne slowly turned to face Rick and in the darkness she could see his stare. His glare encompassed concern, desire and sadness. She placed a hand on his face. He moved forward and kissed her on the lips. He positioned her on her back as he hovered over her toned frame.
"I'm here…for you and Jade…I'm here." Rick said as he parted from their kiss to take a breather from its increased intensity. Michonne pushed him up to pull his face from hers to look at him. She wanted to read the sincerity in his look. She wanted to make sure that he was going to do this…with her. She knew they were going to make many sacrifices and there was an uncertainty down the road that they would even make it as a couple. But, if Rick was willing to do this with her, then she was going to battle with him, by his side.
"What?" Rick asked with a puzzled look.
"I'm here too Rick…With you." Michonne pulled him into a kiss.
The kissing progressed to full desire. Rick pulled Michonne's top off and through it to the floor, off the bed. With a free hand, Rick began to pull down his pajamas as Michonne did the same with her shorts. Rick moved his mouth to her chest and kissed her breasts passionately. He didn't seem to favor one over the other as he gave them each all his attention with kisses and sucking that drove Michonne over the edge. Rick held Michonne tightly as he entered her with intensity, but care. With every thrust he whispered in her ear.
"I am here…always…for you…you and my family…" Rick panted and moaned as he professed his loyalty to Michonne as they held each other and connected physically and emotionally.
Rick placed his hand between Michonne's legs to rub her robustly to get her to her climax as he was approaching his own. It was almost simultaneous when they reached that ultimate moment as Rick filled her with his warm seed. Michonne held him tightly.
"I…I am not going anywhere." Michonne whispered. She closed her eyes tightly. There was something else she wanted to say, but was too afraid to say it. Not now, not yet.
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It was the following day and Rick was called into work, despite having the day off to spend it with Michonne and the baby. He went to check the problem and wanted Michonne to be ready when he came back in a couple of hours. They planned to go to the park with Jade and stop at the local baby clothing store and pick up some things. They really wanted to spend some time together, out in the open and the beautiful weather was a great indicator that their decision was the right one.
"Door bell ringing"
Michonne walked towards the door and answered.
"That was quick. I thought you were going to take more…"
"No, sorry to disappoint you. It's not Rick." Said Lori as she walked into the house without being asked. Michonne stood at the doorway. She took a moment, looked up to the ceiling and sighed deeply. Michonne knew that the unexpected visit was not going to be a pleasant one.
"Hi Lori. Can I help you?" Michonne asked with a smile she tried to muster from deep within.
"Well, not really. I came to drop off some of Rick's stuff he left at my place. " Lori said with her back turned as she smiled to herself. She then turned to face Michonne. "Oh, don't worry. It wasn't recent. You see I'm not you…I don't take other people's men."
Lori opened a plastic bag and poured the item on the floor in the living room. There was a cap, shirts, gloves and a button dress shirt. Lori picked up the shirt and smiled as she looked at it.
"He loved to see me in this…Oh…and the things we did. Here, use it when he gets tired of you." Lori tossed the shirt towards Michonne. It fell on the floor and Michonne stood motionless but with a stern look on her face. "We all know he's with you because of that baby, anyway." Lori asserted as she proceeded to leave and faced the door.
"It must really piss you off." Michonne declared. Her words stopped Lori from walking. "It must get under your skin that he got tired of your flat ass!"
Lori looked at Michonne and motioned to walk towards her, but Michonne stood strong and gave her a glare with a raised eyebrow that told her not to be too brave for her own good, and Lori read her body language loud and clear and stayed where she stood.
"What happened between Rick and I was never planned. If you want to know why he ended his relationship with you, then you should ask him…But…Careful when you mention my child." Michonne stated, opened the door and held it wide. "Oh, next time you come into this house without being asked, I will consider that trespassing and that will be a problem you do not want…Of the legal kind, I guarantee you do not want me to come after you that way."
Lori walked towards the door, glanced at Michonne and walked out. Lori felt the breeze when the door was slammed behind her which was also accompanied by the loud sound it made. Lori sat in her car and all the frustration she felt was targeted towards the steering wheel before her. She hit the wheel and yelled and cried out with anger. Her hair was all over her face when she was done. She smoothed her hair back with her hands, took out a small make up mirror from her purse and fixed her make-up. When she was done, she turned on the ignition and drove away.
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"Knock, knock, knock, knock!"
Lori answered the door to find an angry Rick on the other side.
"Come in…is everything OK?" Asked Lori, trying to appear innocent, but knowing why Rick was suddenly at her place without warning and in his present emotional state said everything.
Rick entered abruptly as Lori closed the door behind him. "Why did you come over, Lori?" Rick asked in a stern tone and a glare that matched.
"Rick…what did she say?" Lori replied nervously.
"She didn't say much, but I saw what you brought and…I know you." Rick replied and placed both hands on his hips.
"OK…I wanted to see the woman that ruined my life…The woman that hurt me and broke your mother's heart!" Lori yelled.
Rick looked down and clenched his jaw. The last thing he wanted was to hurt people that cared for him and that he cared about and seeing Lori's pain in front of him made it so evident.
"Lori, I am sorry for everything, but please don't take it out on her. It was my decision, not Michonne's." Rick looked at Lori and turned to leave. Lori ran towards him and put her arms around his shoulders.
"Rick, can you remember everything we went through together? Can you remember how we laughed and all the things we did together?...Everything?" Lori was face to face with Rick. She looked at his lips. Rick tried to look away, but Lori placed both hands on his face and held it towards hers. She moved in closer but when he turned his face she put her lips to his ear.
"Can you remember how I made you feel?" Lori took one hand off his face and placed it on his crotch. "Rick, we can go back to that. I can give you everything… I can give you kids, ones that you know are yours…Besides, how do you even know that one is really yours anyway?"
Rick looked at Lori, placed his hands on her shoulders and pushed her away. "Lori, I can remember everything… but I can also remember when we weren't happy together." Rick looked firmly at Lori. "Lori, don't fuck with my family."
Rick walked towards the door and slammed it behind him.
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Rick and Michonne may not be facing walkers, but they still face a battle. Hopefully they can do it together, especially for the sake of little Jade. Lori is not going to stop and she has Momma Grimes on her side. We will see where this goes and how far the haters of their relationship are willing to go and do…
What do you think so far?