*Finally, I update! In case anyone needs to be reminded, in my story Casey
is alive now and married to Ricky, and they have a daughter (she was still
an angel and all that but I didn't write about her before so I'm just
pretending that that's what would have happened if PC would have continued,
lol). Anyway thank you to all who reviewed, and keep the reviews coming* =)
Rafe was lucky to get out of the hospital with only some stitches on his forehead. When they got home, Rafe and Alison immediately started to clean up the mess that the tornado had made of their house.
"Oh this is going to take forever!" Alison sighed as she pulled her hair back into a ponytail.
"Angel, go get some sleep. This is the last thing you should be doing."
"But Rafe, I have to stay up. I need to find out if Makala and Ed are ok. You know I won't rest until I find out."
Rafe walked over to her and picked up, which took her by surprise. "You, young lady, are getting some rest. I'll let you know when I hear from Lucy."
Alison laughed. "Ok fine. But you better let me know the minute you hear anything."
He carefully set her on their bed and gave her a short but sweet kiss. "I love you."
"I love you more!"
Rafe laughed as he walked out of the bedroom. "You know it's even. Now get some rest."
At the park, the tornado had only broken a few windows in the bathroom and caused a few tree branches to fall. The sun was shining brightly again, peeking through the few clouds that were left in the sky. Ed called Lucy and his parents to let them know that he was ok and that he would be home by dinner time. Mia found a basketball by the basketball court and threw it to Ed, catching him off guard.
"Want to play a little one on one?"
Ed laughed. "Oh sure. This ought to be easy."
"What do you mean?"
"Well I just mean that you're a girl, and I'm a guy. And you know that means I'm going to kick your ass."
Mia giggled. "Yeah maybe. If I don't kick your ass first." She kicked his leg firmly but playfully, and just enough to make him mad. He gave her a look that made her go running in the other direction, and he chased after her.
"You can hide but you certainly can't run," Ed teased as he caught up with her and put her in a strong headlock. "Come on tough girl, let's see you get out of this one."
Mia groaned as she tried to free herself from his headlock. She reached her arms up around his neck to pinch him, and he responded back by tickling her with his free arm. She squealed and slipped, causing them both to fall to the ground. Ed fell on top of her.
"You know," Ed said as he ran his hand through her silky hair and looked into her eyes, "you're really beautiful."
Mia felt her heart beat faster by the minute. She forgot what her heart beating fast felt like, considering she had been dead for almost 2 years now. "And you're really..um, gorgeous." Mia felt her whole body shaking because she was so nervous. She never felt like this before.
"Would you mind if I kissed you?" Mia was barely able to shake her head yes because she was so surprised. Ed put his hands on both sides of her face and gave her a few sweet kisses. Mia immediately responded by putting her arms around his neck and kissing him with more passion. She swirled her tongue over his, losing herself in the kiss. They continued for what seemed like hours and probably would have kept it up but they heard someone clearing their throat. They immediately broke apart and looked up to see Lucy standing there.
"Hey Eddie. And hello, I don't think we've met before."
Mia laughed nervously, still embarrassed by being caught. "Hi, I'm Mia Embers. My mom and I moved here from Hawaii a few months ago."
Lucy shook her hand. "Nice to meet you Mia. Ed your parents have been worried about you! They want you to call them." Lucy handed him her cell phone. "Oh! By the way, all the schools in Port Charles have been cancelled tomorrow because of the damage from the tornado. I know that will probably make you happy since tomorrow is the first day of school."
Ed and Mia each let out excited outburst, making Lucy laugh. "Ok I'm going to go wait by the car. I'll bring you both home when you're done talking to your parents." Lucy walked back to the parking lot. Ed dialed his number.
"Hey dad it's me. Just wanted to let you know that I'm ok and I've been at the park."
"Oh thank goodness!" Rafe called into Alison. "Hey Ed's ok!" Alison immediately jumped on the phone. "Sweetie, don't you ever scare me like that again!" Alison said, partly joking.
Mia tapped Ed on the shoulder. "Hey I'm going to walk home. Thanks for everything. I'll call you later."
"Who was that?" Alison asked.
"Oh that was Mia."
"Why don't you invite her over for dinner?"
"Mia!" Ed called out to her. Mia turned around, startled. "Would you like to have dinner with us?"
"Well, sure. If your parents wouldn't mind. I'm sure my mom is just going out on some blind date again," Mia said, making an excuse for her non existent mother. Well she existed alright, but just not in Port Charles. And she certainly had no idea that Mia was sent back to earth for a while to complete a mission.
Ed said a quick goodbye to his parents. "When my mom found out we were hanging out she invited you."
"How nice of her."
Ed took her hand and they went to Lucy's car. The whole way home Ed held Mia's hand. Mia felt like she was in heaven all over again!
As they walked in the door, Alison came over and gave Ed a hug. "I'm so glad you're home sweetheart. So glad."
"Me too mom." Ed kissed her cheek and then Rafe came over and gave him a hug. "Glad you're safe."
"Thanks dad."
Makala stuck her tongue out at Ed in her usual greeting, making him laugh. "Thanks Makala, I needed that."
"Hi Mr. and Mrs. Kovich, Makala. Nice to see you again."
"Nice to see you too, Mia. I hope you like spaghetti and meatballs, because that's what we're having."
"Sounds great. Thanks for having me."
"Anytime honey."
They all sat down to eat, talking and joking with one another. Mia observed that they were a very close family, and she envied that almost. At one point Ed reached under the table and started caressing Mia's leg. She smiled at him and did the same to him.
After dinner was over, Mia helped clear the table and even offered to do the dishes, but Rafe wouldn't hear of it.
"There's no way I'm letting a guest in our house be a slave." Mia laughed at the joke and thanked them for dinner.
"I'll walk you out," Ed said, handing her coat to her as they walked outside on the porch.
"I really had fun today."
"So did I." Ed sighed as he tried to come up with the courage to say what he wanted to. "Ok this is really hard for me to say, so I'm just going to spit it out. I really like you, if you haven't noticed. I think you're really funny, smart, sweet, and not to mention beautiful. So I was wondering if you would like to go out with me."
Mia stood there with her jaw dropped for at least a minute. She never would have believed that Ed would have feelings for her. After all, she was just a plain, ordinary girl..or in her case, that would be plain, ordinary angel. What was she supposed to say to him? 'Sorry Ed, but I can't go out with you because I'm an angel and I have to go back up to heaven in 6 months. Oh yeah that will really work', Mia thought to herself. 'Here goes nothing.'
"I really like you too Ed. I hope that you don't mind if I don't give you an answer right away. I'll definitely give you one by the end of the week though." Mia smiled at him, hoping that he wouldn't mind. 'Wait a minute stupid, you were supposed to tell him that you couldn't go out with him, not that you would give him an answer at the end of the week! Oh man I've really done it now,' Mia thought to herself again.
"Nope, don't mind at all. In fact, I'm really surprised you didn't turn me down on the spot!" Ed laughed.
"Oh Ed come on. You're awesome, and you know that."
"Yeah, maybe." Ed winked at her. "Well babe, have a good night. And not to mention a good day off school tomorrow! Even though it was technically our first day. Maybe I'll see you tomorrow."
Mia laughed. "Good night Ed."
Ed walked closer to her and gave her a kiss. He only intended for it to be a short goodbye kiss but somehow it turned into more. Mia put her arms around his neck and they were very into until they heard giggling noises. They stopped and turned around to see Makala and her friend Angie, who immediately started singing a popular tune.
"Ed and Mia sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!"
Mia laughed a little and felt the blood rush to her face while Ed rolled his eyes. "Ok don't you think you two are a little too old for that song?"
Makala and Angie just laughed again and went into another chorus of the song, and probably would have kept on doing it if it weren't for Angie's mom Casey pulling into the driveway. She got out of the car to greet them.
"Hey guys. Angie go get your stuff please. Your grandma just called and needs some help at her house cleaning."
"Oh joy!" Angie exclaimed sarcastically as she and Makala went in to get her things.
Rafe poked his head out the door. "Hey Casey, how are things?"
"Great, thanks. How about you?"
"Good. Alison said to tell you hi and that she's sorry she didn't come out to greet you herself but she's very tired and not feeling well."
"Oh I'm sorry to hear that. You make sure you take good care of her!"
"You know I will." Rafe went back in the house to finish cleaning up.
"Oh, sorry Casey. This is my friend Mia. Mia, this is Casey."
"Nice to meet you." Mia extended her hand and tried her best not to make direct eye contact with Casey. Ed noticed that and found it kind of weird but just decided to let it go.
"Nice to meet you too. You know, I've got the strangest feeling we've met before. Where are you from exactly?"
"Alas....I mean Hawaii."
"Cool! I guess I wouldn't know you then. Who knows, maybe you have a long lost twin running around that I've run into before!" Angie came out with her things finally. "Well I guess it's time to get going. Maybe I'll see you around Mia. Bye!"
"Do you want a ride home?"
"No that's ok. I could use a good walk. I'll see you around." Mia gave Ed a quick hug and kiss on the cheek before turning and walking away.
Ed and Makala went back in and got out a deck of cards to play War.
"So Ed, can I ask you something?" Makala asked as Ed shuffled the cards.
"Shoot."
"Are you and Mia boyfriend and girlfriend?"
Ed smiled. "Why don't you mind your own business shorty?"
"Hey, I'm not short!"
"Yeah you are."
Rafe listened in from the kitchen to their teasing and smiled. This was how he wanted them to get along. Without any arguments.
Alison came into the kitchen to get a glass of water and yawned. "Rafe, are you going to come to bed soon?"
He laughed. It wasn't even 9pm yet but Alison probably thought it was near midnight because she fell asleep right after dinner. "Yes Angel."
"Good." She affectionately ruffled his hair and whispered in his ear, "You know we have to tell the kids about the baby soon."
"I know. We'll tell them tomorrow, don't worry."
"Ok. I'm going back to bed." Alison put her cup in the sink and then slowly made her way back to their bedroom. Rafe grinned. After all these years she still looked good in silk pajamas.
As Mia was walking through town, she was suddenly pulled back above by Ed.
"Mia Renee Embers!" Mia cringed when she heard her name. The only time Ed referred to her by her full name was when he was angry.
"Yes oh wise one."
"I'm not in the mood for jokes dear girl. Now listen to me. What in heaven's name were you thinking when you told my grandson that you would give him an answer to his question of going out with you?! Are you nuts?"
"Well, I thought...."
"You thought nothing! Does the word 'angel' mean anything to you?"
"Ok I screwed up. I apologize."
"Yes you did screw up, big time. Mia this is the second time you made a mistake. I'm sorry, but if you make a mistake again I will have to take away your guardian angel privileges."
"Ed, come on. Give me a chance."
"I have given you a chance, Mia, that's the thing!" He sighed and came up to her and put his hands on her shoulders. "I know you like my grandson Mia, but you have to face the facts. The only reason you are down there is to save him, not start a romance with him. And if you get involved with him now, there will be too many consequences later that you will BOTH have to deal with." Mia nodded.
"Do you understand what I'm saying here?"
"Yes."
"Alright then. Please don't screw up again!" Ed snapped his fingers and Mia was back down on earth again. She brushed off the dirt that covered her clothes because of where she landed. "Thanks Ed! I really appreciate that! Now I have to find a laundry mat." Mia looked up and came face to face with Casey.
"Who were you just talking to?"
"Oh you see, whenever I fall I always blame my, um, dad. You see he died a few years ago and...."
Casey held up her hand. "Save it Mia! I know who you are, and I know you know me too. Now the question is what are you doing here?"
Rafe was lucky to get out of the hospital with only some stitches on his forehead. When they got home, Rafe and Alison immediately started to clean up the mess that the tornado had made of their house.
"Oh this is going to take forever!" Alison sighed as she pulled her hair back into a ponytail.
"Angel, go get some sleep. This is the last thing you should be doing."
"But Rafe, I have to stay up. I need to find out if Makala and Ed are ok. You know I won't rest until I find out."
Rafe walked over to her and picked up, which took her by surprise. "You, young lady, are getting some rest. I'll let you know when I hear from Lucy."
Alison laughed. "Ok fine. But you better let me know the minute you hear anything."
He carefully set her on their bed and gave her a short but sweet kiss. "I love you."
"I love you more!"
Rafe laughed as he walked out of the bedroom. "You know it's even. Now get some rest."
At the park, the tornado had only broken a few windows in the bathroom and caused a few tree branches to fall. The sun was shining brightly again, peeking through the few clouds that were left in the sky. Ed called Lucy and his parents to let them know that he was ok and that he would be home by dinner time. Mia found a basketball by the basketball court and threw it to Ed, catching him off guard.
"Want to play a little one on one?"
Ed laughed. "Oh sure. This ought to be easy."
"What do you mean?"
"Well I just mean that you're a girl, and I'm a guy. And you know that means I'm going to kick your ass."
Mia giggled. "Yeah maybe. If I don't kick your ass first." She kicked his leg firmly but playfully, and just enough to make him mad. He gave her a look that made her go running in the other direction, and he chased after her.
"You can hide but you certainly can't run," Ed teased as he caught up with her and put her in a strong headlock. "Come on tough girl, let's see you get out of this one."
Mia groaned as she tried to free herself from his headlock. She reached her arms up around his neck to pinch him, and he responded back by tickling her with his free arm. She squealed and slipped, causing them both to fall to the ground. Ed fell on top of her.
"You know," Ed said as he ran his hand through her silky hair and looked into her eyes, "you're really beautiful."
Mia felt her heart beat faster by the minute. She forgot what her heart beating fast felt like, considering she had been dead for almost 2 years now. "And you're really..um, gorgeous." Mia felt her whole body shaking because she was so nervous. She never felt like this before.
"Would you mind if I kissed you?" Mia was barely able to shake her head yes because she was so surprised. Ed put his hands on both sides of her face and gave her a few sweet kisses. Mia immediately responded by putting her arms around his neck and kissing him with more passion. She swirled her tongue over his, losing herself in the kiss. They continued for what seemed like hours and probably would have kept it up but they heard someone clearing their throat. They immediately broke apart and looked up to see Lucy standing there.
"Hey Eddie. And hello, I don't think we've met before."
Mia laughed nervously, still embarrassed by being caught. "Hi, I'm Mia Embers. My mom and I moved here from Hawaii a few months ago."
Lucy shook her hand. "Nice to meet you Mia. Ed your parents have been worried about you! They want you to call them." Lucy handed him her cell phone. "Oh! By the way, all the schools in Port Charles have been cancelled tomorrow because of the damage from the tornado. I know that will probably make you happy since tomorrow is the first day of school."
Ed and Mia each let out excited outburst, making Lucy laugh. "Ok I'm going to go wait by the car. I'll bring you both home when you're done talking to your parents." Lucy walked back to the parking lot. Ed dialed his number.
"Hey dad it's me. Just wanted to let you know that I'm ok and I've been at the park."
"Oh thank goodness!" Rafe called into Alison. "Hey Ed's ok!" Alison immediately jumped on the phone. "Sweetie, don't you ever scare me like that again!" Alison said, partly joking.
Mia tapped Ed on the shoulder. "Hey I'm going to walk home. Thanks for everything. I'll call you later."
"Who was that?" Alison asked.
"Oh that was Mia."
"Why don't you invite her over for dinner?"
"Mia!" Ed called out to her. Mia turned around, startled. "Would you like to have dinner with us?"
"Well, sure. If your parents wouldn't mind. I'm sure my mom is just going out on some blind date again," Mia said, making an excuse for her non existent mother. Well she existed alright, but just not in Port Charles. And she certainly had no idea that Mia was sent back to earth for a while to complete a mission.
Ed said a quick goodbye to his parents. "When my mom found out we were hanging out she invited you."
"How nice of her."
Ed took her hand and they went to Lucy's car. The whole way home Ed held Mia's hand. Mia felt like she was in heaven all over again!
As they walked in the door, Alison came over and gave Ed a hug. "I'm so glad you're home sweetheart. So glad."
"Me too mom." Ed kissed her cheek and then Rafe came over and gave him a hug. "Glad you're safe."
"Thanks dad."
Makala stuck her tongue out at Ed in her usual greeting, making him laugh. "Thanks Makala, I needed that."
"Hi Mr. and Mrs. Kovich, Makala. Nice to see you again."
"Nice to see you too, Mia. I hope you like spaghetti and meatballs, because that's what we're having."
"Sounds great. Thanks for having me."
"Anytime honey."
They all sat down to eat, talking and joking with one another. Mia observed that they were a very close family, and she envied that almost. At one point Ed reached under the table and started caressing Mia's leg. She smiled at him and did the same to him.
After dinner was over, Mia helped clear the table and even offered to do the dishes, but Rafe wouldn't hear of it.
"There's no way I'm letting a guest in our house be a slave." Mia laughed at the joke and thanked them for dinner.
"I'll walk you out," Ed said, handing her coat to her as they walked outside on the porch.
"I really had fun today."
"So did I." Ed sighed as he tried to come up with the courage to say what he wanted to. "Ok this is really hard for me to say, so I'm just going to spit it out. I really like you, if you haven't noticed. I think you're really funny, smart, sweet, and not to mention beautiful. So I was wondering if you would like to go out with me."
Mia stood there with her jaw dropped for at least a minute. She never would have believed that Ed would have feelings for her. After all, she was just a plain, ordinary girl..or in her case, that would be plain, ordinary angel. What was she supposed to say to him? 'Sorry Ed, but I can't go out with you because I'm an angel and I have to go back up to heaven in 6 months. Oh yeah that will really work', Mia thought to herself. 'Here goes nothing.'
"I really like you too Ed. I hope that you don't mind if I don't give you an answer right away. I'll definitely give you one by the end of the week though." Mia smiled at him, hoping that he wouldn't mind. 'Wait a minute stupid, you were supposed to tell him that you couldn't go out with him, not that you would give him an answer at the end of the week! Oh man I've really done it now,' Mia thought to herself again.
"Nope, don't mind at all. In fact, I'm really surprised you didn't turn me down on the spot!" Ed laughed.
"Oh Ed come on. You're awesome, and you know that."
"Yeah, maybe." Ed winked at her. "Well babe, have a good night. And not to mention a good day off school tomorrow! Even though it was technically our first day. Maybe I'll see you tomorrow."
Mia laughed. "Good night Ed."
Ed walked closer to her and gave her a kiss. He only intended for it to be a short goodbye kiss but somehow it turned into more. Mia put her arms around his neck and they were very into until they heard giggling noises. They stopped and turned around to see Makala and her friend Angie, who immediately started singing a popular tune.
"Ed and Mia sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!"
Mia laughed a little and felt the blood rush to her face while Ed rolled his eyes. "Ok don't you think you two are a little too old for that song?"
Makala and Angie just laughed again and went into another chorus of the song, and probably would have kept on doing it if it weren't for Angie's mom Casey pulling into the driveway. She got out of the car to greet them.
"Hey guys. Angie go get your stuff please. Your grandma just called and needs some help at her house cleaning."
"Oh joy!" Angie exclaimed sarcastically as she and Makala went in to get her things.
Rafe poked his head out the door. "Hey Casey, how are things?"
"Great, thanks. How about you?"
"Good. Alison said to tell you hi and that she's sorry she didn't come out to greet you herself but she's very tired and not feeling well."
"Oh I'm sorry to hear that. You make sure you take good care of her!"
"You know I will." Rafe went back in the house to finish cleaning up.
"Oh, sorry Casey. This is my friend Mia. Mia, this is Casey."
"Nice to meet you." Mia extended her hand and tried her best not to make direct eye contact with Casey. Ed noticed that and found it kind of weird but just decided to let it go.
"Nice to meet you too. You know, I've got the strangest feeling we've met before. Where are you from exactly?"
"Alas....I mean Hawaii."
"Cool! I guess I wouldn't know you then. Who knows, maybe you have a long lost twin running around that I've run into before!" Angie came out with her things finally. "Well I guess it's time to get going. Maybe I'll see you around Mia. Bye!"
"Do you want a ride home?"
"No that's ok. I could use a good walk. I'll see you around." Mia gave Ed a quick hug and kiss on the cheek before turning and walking away.
Ed and Makala went back in and got out a deck of cards to play War.
"So Ed, can I ask you something?" Makala asked as Ed shuffled the cards.
"Shoot."
"Are you and Mia boyfriend and girlfriend?"
Ed smiled. "Why don't you mind your own business shorty?"
"Hey, I'm not short!"
"Yeah you are."
Rafe listened in from the kitchen to their teasing and smiled. This was how he wanted them to get along. Without any arguments.
Alison came into the kitchen to get a glass of water and yawned. "Rafe, are you going to come to bed soon?"
He laughed. It wasn't even 9pm yet but Alison probably thought it was near midnight because she fell asleep right after dinner. "Yes Angel."
"Good." She affectionately ruffled his hair and whispered in his ear, "You know we have to tell the kids about the baby soon."
"I know. We'll tell them tomorrow, don't worry."
"Ok. I'm going back to bed." Alison put her cup in the sink and then slowly made her way back to their bedroom. Rafe grinned. After all these years she still looked good in silk pajamas.
As Mia was walking through town, she was suddenly pulled back above by Ed.
"Mia Renee Embers!" Mia cringed when she heard her name. The only time Ed referred to her by her full name was when he was angry.
"Yes oh wise one."
"I'm not in the mood for jokes dear girl. Now listen to me. What in heaven's name were you thinking when you told my grandson that you would give him an answer to his question of going out with you?! Are you nuts?"
"Well, I thought...."
"You thought nothing! Does the word 'angel' mean anything to you?"
"Ok I screwed up. I apologize."
"Yes you did screw up, big time. Mia this is the second time you made a mistake. I'm sorry, but if you make a mistake again I will have to take away your guardian angel privileges."
"Ed, come on. Give me a chance."
"I have given you a chance, Mia, that's the thing!" He sighed and came up to her and put his hands on her shoulders. "I know you like my grandson Mia, but you have to face the facts. The only reason you are down there is to save him, not start a romance with him. And if you get involved with him now, there will be too many consequences later that you will BOTH have to deal with." Mia nodded.
"Do you understand what I'm saying here?"
"Yes."
"Alright then. Please don't screw up again!" Ed snapped his fingers and Mia was back down on earth again. She brushed off the dirt that covered her clothes because of where she landed. "Thanks Ed! I really appreciate that! Now I have to find a laundry mat." Mia looked up and came face to face with Casey.
"Who were you just talking to?"
"Oh you see, whenever I fall I always blame my, um, dad. You see he died a few years ago and...."
Casey held up her hand. "Save it Mia! I know who you are, and I know you know me too. Now the question is what are you doing here?"
