CHAPTER SEVEN:
"Daddy, can we go back to the Pandas now?" Maria asked, holding George's hand as they walked away from the otter pond. It was the last animal in the zoo.

"I think we can," George said smiling sweetly at her. She giggled and pulled him toward the Pandas again. When they got there, George stood next to Maria and he read all about the pandas to her. Pattie stood on Maria's other side and they giggled and pointed out all the funny or cute things the bears did. After they stood there watching the Pandas, someone recognized George. It was a boy and a girl who looked to be around the age of eleven or twelve.

"Hey aren't you George Harrison?" the boy asked. George cocked and eyebrow.

"Yes, but be quiet about it." he said nodding to Maria, "I'm here with my daughter and I'd rather not be ambushed." The boy nodded.

"Well could we have your autograph?" he asked holding out a map of the zoo that you get when you walk in. The girl produced a marker and George took it. He signed it quickly and nodded to the kids before they ran off to tell their mums and dads.

"Daddy who was that?" Maria asked reaching her arms up to him. He picked her up and shrugged.

"I don't know." He said smiling at her. He looked at Pattie, "We better go before the word gets spread." She nodded and they headed out of the zoo and to the car.

The words spread faster than George expected, and by the time George was getting into the car, they were nearly surrounded.

"Daddy why are all these people here?" Maria asked in slight horror. George had no idea how to answer her. As he started to drive off, the question sort of faded and George didn't have to worry about it because Maria was looking out the widow and watching the buildings and things they passed, "Daddy? I'm hungry." George looked at his watch and nodded. It was getting close to lunchtime.

"Me too, why don't we stop somewhere and get a burger?" he asked. Maria giggled.

"OK," she said, "Are you coming too Pattie?" Pattie seemed taken aback by her question.

"Uh, do you want me to come?" She asked looking at George. She was unsure of what exactly to do.

"Well not really, but my daddy says that I have to be nice." Maria said, making a face. George nearly choked.

"Maria!" he said looking at her in the rear view mirror. She looked back at him and shrugged.

"You did," she said sheepishly. Pattie giggled and shook her head.

"I'll go with you, but only if it's OK with you." Pattie said turning around in her seat to look at Maria. She sighed and she nodded.

"OK," she sighed. Pattie laughed and nodded.

When they got to the restaurant they were gonna eat at, George got out and walked over to Maria's door. He opened it and Pattie tapped him on the shoulder.

"Um, can you give me a second with her?" she asked. George cocked an eyebrow at her, but he nodded and went on into the restaurant to find a table for them. Pattie knelt down in front of Maria as she got out of the car.

"Where'd Daddy go?" she asked looking over Pattie's shoulder. Pattie sighed.

"He went inside," She said. Maria started to walk toward the door, but Pattie grabbed her hand, "But I wanted to talk to you." Maria looked at her and nodded.

"OK," she said shrugging. Pattie took a deep breath.

"Well I just wanted to say that I'm sorry." she said.

"What for?" Maria asked frowning.

"For trying to keep your Daddy from you." She said, "I had no right to do that. Could you ever forgive me?" Maria looked thoughtful for a second, but she nodded.

"Sure," she said, "You're nice sometimes." Pattie frowned.

"Well I can be nice more than sometimes." she said with a giggle. "I promise I'm not gonna try and take George from you anymore, and I want to get to know you more." Maria nodded.

"OK," she said. Pattie smiled and stood up. Maria took her hand with a grin, "Will you sit next to me?" Pattie smiled and nodded.

"Sure, love." she said as they walked into the restaurant. They found George at a table in the back and they sat down across from him.

"Well hello," George said smiling, "Nice to have my two favorite girls here finally." Pattie and Maria giggled.

"But I'm your first favorite right?" Maria asked, suddenly worried. George laughed.

"Of course you are!" he said, "Now who's hungry?"


After lunch they went around town and did a bunch of random things. By the time they got home, it was dark. George was sitting on the couch playing his guitar while Maria sat in Pattie's lap and watched TV. George was thrilled Maria didn't hate Pattie anymore, but he could tell there was still a little bit of doubt still when it comes to Pattie.

When it was time for bed, George picked up Maria and started to carry her to her room. George had bought her some pajamas and he helped get those on before he tucked her in bed.

"Goodnight, Maria," he said before he kissed her forehead.

"Daddy can I sleep in your room with you?" she asked grabbing his arm. George giggled.

"No, because Pattie's spending the night and that's where she sleeps." George said shaking his head.

"But I want to sleep in there! And then where do you sleep?" Maria asked, "You can sleep in here with me!"

"No, I sleep in my room too." George said, "Now you go to sleep." Maria sighed and let go of his arm.

"OK," she said sounding disappointed, "What are we gonna do tomorrow?"

George bi this lip, "I have to work tomorrow." he said ruffling her hair. She made a face.

"Can I go with you?" she asked poking out her lip in a pout. George rolled his eyes.

"Yes you can come with me," he said before he kissed her cheek, "Go to sleep now." She nodded and George left. He went back to the living room and found that Pattie wasn't in there anymore. He went back down the hall to his room and he found her as she finished up changing clothes. He smiled at her and he wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Thank you," he said kissing her cheek. She put her arms around his neck and she pecked his lips.

"Well I don't want her to hate me." she said putting her head on his shoulder.

"Well she definitely doesn't hate you now." George said, "She still isn't sure about you though."

"I know." she sighed, "I feel so terrible for the way I acted towards her." George kissed the top f her head.

"It's alright, she doesn't seem too worked up over it." George said. They got into bed after that and Pattie snuggled up to him. George held his arms around her and he found he missed her more than he thought he did.

He went to sleep quickly and found he was very comfy.

Late at night though, Maria came into the bedroom with Petie and she climbed up on the bed. She saw Pattie with her head on George's shoulder and George's arm around her and she frowned.

"Daddy," She whispered shaking his arm. George woke up with a start and he looked at Maria, "I'm scared."

George brushed her hair off her face and frowned, "What're you scared of?"

"I keep hearing noises," she said. George sat up and he wrapped his arms around her.

"Wha kind of noises?" he asked kissing the top of her head.

"Scary ones."

George had a hard time not laughing at that. He shook his head with a slight chuckle as she put her arms around his neck.

"Can I stay in here with you?" She asked. George sighed and gave her a doubtful look. No matter how much George thought he was just coming up with a reason to sleep in his room, she really did look scared and after a minute of looking at her he felt bad for her.

"Maria, love, you can stay in here if you want to," he said hugging her again, "I'll keep you safe and sound." She nodded and she cuddled up to him as he laid back down in bed. He didn't go to sleep until he was sure Maria was asleep.

The next morning, George woke up with Maria tangled around him. One leg was thrown over his stomach while her arm was stretched over his chest. Her head was on his shoulder and she was still sound asleep. He looked over and he saw Pattie was facing away from them with the blankets pulled tight over her. George untangled himself from Maria before he pulled himself over to Pattie. He kissed the back of her neck and she turned over to look at him. He slid his arm around her waist and he pulled her closer. He kissed her and she sighed as her arms moved around him. When he pulled back she was awake and grinning at him.

"Good morning." she said quietly. George smiled at her and he kissed her again when Maria popped up and climbed over George and in between them.

"Why don't I get any kisses?" she asked crossly. George laughed and he kissed her cheeks and nose. She giggled and started to jump on the bed when she got free from him. He laughed at her and Pattie got up.

"I have to go," she said looking at the clock, "I have a shoot today." Maria stopped jumping and she looked almost sad.

"You're leaving?" she asked walking to the edge of the bed near Pattie. Pattie nodded and she made a sad face at Maria.

"Yes, love," she said walking closer. Maria hugged her and George grinned.

"Bye," she said. Pattie giggled and she spun her around.

"Bye, little Maria." she responded. She let go and got dressed. George got out f bed and walked her out the door. He kissed her and she told him goodbye before she left.

George went back inside and found Maria in the kitchen standing at the fridge looking for something to eat. He scooped her up from behind and she laughed as he kissed her cheek. He fixed her some breakfast before they got dressed and went to EMI.