May 2029
Finals were fast approaching and both Katy and Michael had been studying hard since they wanted to get into their respective schools and this was Michael's last chance before he graduated.
"So how are you getting on?" asked Katy when she decided to take a break from her maths revision.
"I'm answering questions on the experiment to investigate the rate of decomposition on the presence on hydrogen peroxide solution in the presence of magnesium oxide. It sure is fun." he answered with a hint of sarcasm in his voice. "How about you?"
"Well, geometry is my favourite subject." said Katy equally sarcastic. "Why don't you take a break before your head fries?"
"This is my last chance to get into medical school. If I don't pass then I've screwed all our futures up."
"Hey, you won't screw up. I won't let you but you are not going to pass if you refuse to take breaks. So, do you want to go to the park for an hour with Leah and feed the ducks?"
"Okay, my daughter is more important than work." said Michael picking up his jacket.
"Hold on I have to get her ready first." Katy said walking over to the pack and play and lifted a grumpy Leah out of it. "You know you look like your Grandpa Hodgins when you pout." she said to the seven month old.
"I thought she looked like your dad when she pouted." said Michael grabbing the pram.
"No she's definitely a Hodgins."
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It was a bright Spring Sunday and families had taken their children out to play because it was neither too hot nor too cold to sit or move about. There was a small pond near the playing field which had a bench where families could sit and relax.
"This is fun." said Michael throwing breadcrumbs into the pond.
"Are you glad I pulled you away from the rate of decomposition on the presence on hydrogen peroxide solution in the presence of magnesium oxide then?" asked Katy.
"Yes, you guys are more important." said Michael sitting next to her. "However I am going to revise with Marion Dubois tomorrow."
Katy turned her head sharply giving a look that was in between shock and annoyance. "You mean Marion Dubois who has been in love with you for years?" she asked.
"She isn't in love with me." Michael insisted.
"She is, and for your information Michael Hodgins, Marion gave me the stick eye at lunch on Friday."
"I really doubt she did. Look, Marion is only an acquaintance who has offered to help me with my revision."
"What am I then, someone who just lives with you and had your baby?"
"No you are not. I love you and Leah and would never cheat on you. Marion is just in a similar position to me and can help me better than you can."
"Fine." said Katy not looking at him.
"You don't look fine." said Michael trying to turn her face towards him.
"If I say that I am fine, then I am fine. Why wouldn't I be?"
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Michael looked around Marion Dubois' bedroom. It was very different to Katy's old room and his sister Kathy's room. It was girly, pink and covered in posters of boy bands and teen 'heartthrobs.'
"So I made some lemonade before we could start work on Biology." said Marion walking into the room with a tray that had two glasses filled with lemonade and ice.
"That sounds good." said Michael gulping a little.
"Maybe Kate was right." he thought.
"So what do you need help with?" asked Michael.
"Well, I have been struggling with human reproductive hormones. Maybe you could help with that." she answered with a rather flirtatious smile. Marion sat on the bed next to Michael with a book in between them.
"Okay, well, you know the reproductive systems for men and women don't you?" Michael asked nervously.
"Of course. I know my ovaries to my testes, but I don't know the difference between oestrogen and progesterone."
"That's simple, progesterone completes repairs the uterine lining after menstruation while oestrogen starts it. Progesterone also maintains the lining during early pregnancy."
"So which one makes women sexually aroused." asked Marion in a husky voice.
"Um…. maybe we should move onto FSH and LH since they are important in female reproduction. LH stimulates ovulation which occurs around the fourteenth day of the menstrual cycle which is when a woman is most fertile."
"Oh I know all that. To be honest I know it all."
"I don't understand." Michael said in confusion. Marion pushed him back and claimed his lips with hers. "Whoa, what are you doing?"
"I am finally making you see that I am better for you than Kaitlyn. I'm not stupid enough to get myself pregnant." answered Marion kissing him again.
Michael pushed her off him and he stood up. "Well, if she is stupid then so am I. I'm the one who got her pregnant."
"Michael you are better than her."
"What someone who actually tries hard for herself and our daughter? Someone who has loved me for a lot of her life? Someone who doesn't give a shit what anyone else thinks? Unlike you, Marion, she isn't self absorbed enough to try and break up a happy family." said Michael angrily. "Now if you do not mind, I am leaving to spend time with my family who I love."
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"Come on Leah, I thought you liked spinach." said Katy attempting to feed Leah mushy spinach. The front door shut and Michael walked in looking dishevelled. "What's wrong?" asked Katy looking rather worried.
"Marion kissed me." answered Michael.
"She did what?" asked Katy raising her voice on the last word.
"She kissed me."
"Did you kiss her back?"
"No, I pushed her off me. I should have listened to you."
"Damn right you should have. I told you she was in love with you but you didn't listen or you were too blind to see it."
"I know. I'm sorry." said Michael sitting on the chair next to Katy. "Katy, I'm really sorry. Marion is just obsessed with breaking us up. She said you were not good enough for me."
"Am I good enough for you?" asked Katy.
"Are you kidding, you are way too good for me." Michael said kissing her softly.
"I don't think that is enough though."
