Love Sick
I know I deserve to be put in front of a firing squad for not updating in a month but things have been stressful & writing hasn't been a priority but things are better so hopefully I can update more often now...thanks for the reviews from the last chapter. You guys are great!
"Mom we're home." Kody called out when they walked in the house.
A few minutes later Paige and Mark made their way downstairs.
"Hey my sweethearts, how was the rec. center today?" She asked hugging them.
"We had fun." Kasey said.
"That's great." Paige said as she looked up and greeted Glen with a smile.
"Paige I want to introduce you to my best friend. This is Glen known by many fans as the "Big Red Machine" Kane. Glen this is Paige known by me as "Punky Brewster." Mark said with a smirk when he saw the expression that crossed Paige's face.
"It's very nice to meet you." Paige said as she walked past Mark and elbowed him in the gut. She held out her hand for Glen to shake and was stunned when Glen lifted her in his big arms for a hug.
"Sorry little lady but you are pretty much family now and handshakes just aren't how family greets each other."
"Not a problem." Paige said smiling sweetly at him.
"That's right and as family if you ever need me to kick his big ass just give me a call I'll be glad to do it for free." Glen said motioning over to Mark.
"Thanks I'll be sure to keep that in mind." Paige said.
"Keep running your mouth Glen." Mark said to his friend.
"So kids I hear that Glen was nice enough to take you out for pizza."
"Yeah it was great." Kody said.
"Well it's still pretty early so you two can either go play in your rooms or go downstairs and find something to keep you occupied until bed time."
"Let's go watch a movie." Kasey suggested to her brother.
"Sure, but only if I can choose."
"Fine, but nothing scary."
"You two go choose your movie I will prepare you some snacks and bring them down for you."
"Thanks mom." The twins said before running downstairs.
"You have great kids Paige." Glen said.
"Thank you. They didn't give you a hard time today did they?"
"No way they were great. We had a good time."
"Yeah, Glen is just a big kid at heart I'm sure he found it easy to relate to Kasey and Kody."
"So, did you two work things out?" Glen asked.
"Yes we did." Paige blushed as she thought about the way she and Mark worked things out.
"A few times." Mark said pulling Paige close to him.
"Mark." Paige said smacking Mark's arm as her blush deepened.
Glen just laughed at the two. They were so cute together and Glen hoped that they knew how lucky they were to have each other.
"So, Paige, Mark told me about the party you two are planning for Kasey and Kody. Is there anything I can do to help?"
"I think we have everything under control, but thanks for asking."
"If you think of anything I can do just let me know."
"All you have to do is show up big guy." Paige said. "I better get some snacks down to the twins before they think I forgot about them." Paige said as she fixed a tray of nachos with cheese and fruit punch to carry down to them.
"You found yourself a keeper Mark, you better not do anything else stupid or else I will kick your ass." Glen said seriously.
"Trust me if I mess this up with Paige I will let you kick my ass."
"Glen where will you be staying while you are here?" Paige asked when she came back into the kitchen.
"I am going to grab a hotel room." Glen said.
"No way, Mark has plenty of extra rooms here. Pick one and Mark will carry your bags up."
Glen looked at Mark who was looking none too happy with the way Paige was volunteering him for a job that he definitely didn't want.
"That's alright Paige I can carry my own bags up a few stairs."
"That's nonsense, you're a guest here besides I'm sure Mark doesn't mind."
"In that case, come on Mark my bags are in my rental." Glen said suppressing a laugh as he and Mark left Paige alone in the kitchen.
"That Paige really is a sweet little thing inviting me to stay here with all of you." Glen said intentionally trying to push Marks buttons.
"Shut up Glen you never had any intentions of checking into some hotel anyway."
"Maybe I did maybe I didn't guess now you will never know." Glen said with a shrug. "Here are the keys to the rental try not to scratch my luggage would ya." Glen said tossing Mark his keys.
"Wait one damn minute I am not your bell hop Glen you carry your own damn bags." Mark said tossing Glen back his keys.
"But Paige said that you wouldn't mind."
"Paige was wrong. Put your bags up and meet me in the garage when you're done." Mark said walking off towards the garage.
"One day I really am going to kick your big dead ass Mark." Glen yelled as Mark continued to walk away.
Paige was in the kitchen preparing dinner when her cell rang.
"Hello?"
"Goodness Paige what happened to you did you fall off the face of the earth or something?"
"Oh hey Frank." Paige said to her longtime friend and current financial advisor, Frank Richmond.
"Oh hey Frank. Is that how you greet the man that just saved your house."
"What are you talking about Frankie?" Paige asked confused.
"Cooper has been trying to sell your house."
"You mean his house."
"No, Paige that house belongs to you. Yes Cooper's money paid for it but everything is in your name and unless you give him permission he can't touch anything in that house."
"Are you serious?"
"Yep, so when are you gonna come home and claim what is rightfully yours?"
"I'm not coming back Frank, the kids and I are going to live here in Willow Oaks."
"When did you decide that?"
"When I thought that Coop had threw me out on my ass. Mark has opened up his home to us and the kids love it here, so we are going to stay."
"And what about your life here, your job, your house…"
"Well I know that my douche bag of a boss has already filled my position so I'm not worried about that as for the house Sell it. That will really piss Coop off. Yeah that's what I want you to do, sell the house and send me the check." Paige said seriously.
"Why don't we do this. We will rent the house out instead and that way if you ever decide to come back everything will still be here waiting for you and the kids."
"Sure, do you think you can handle all of that for me Frank?"
"Of course, so where do I send the rent checks?"
"Frank you won't believe it when I tell you, but send them to The Undertaker's house."
"Noway! That's the Mark you were referring to earlier?"
"Yep!"
"You and the Undertaker, how did that happen?"
"I told you that I knew Mark when I was a kid."
"Yeah but I must admit I didn't believe you." Frank laughed.
"Well do you believe me now? We have been living here since I was told that Momma's house was going to have to be put on the market."
"So you and Mark are just friends?"
"We are more than friends but it's new so I don't want to jinx it."
"I can't believe this."
"What that I'm dating the Undertaker?"
"Yeah that and the fact that you won't be coming home. Monica and the girls are going to be heartbroken when I tell them."
"Hey you guys are always welcome to visit in fact I think Emily and Erica will love it down here. We will have to plan a visit for them soon."
"Well I have a client coming in but I will get back to you about the house and everything later this week."
"Alright, take care Frankie. Give Monica and the girls a big kiss for me."
"Will do Paige and you take care of yourself too and call me if you need anything, okay?"
"Yes sir. Bye Frankie."
"Bye Paige." Frank said hanging up.
Paige took the meatloaf out of the oven and checked on the biscuits before she stirred the green beans and started mashing the potatoes. She kept thinking about her conversation with Frank. At least now she knew that if things didn't work out with Mark she always had a place to go.
"So why did you want to meet out here?" Glen asked as he and Mark sat drinking beers in the garage.
"Do you think Kody would like a dirt bike for his birthday?"
"What kid wouldn't?"
"Well there might be a problem."
"Paige?"
"Yeah, I don't think she will be to thrilled if I get this thing without running it by her first."
"I say get the kid the dirt bike and when the time comes I'm sure that you can convince Paige that it wont be to dangerous for him."
"Maybe."
"What are you going to get Kasey?"
"She's been learning to ride Lightning, but he's a bit to aggressive for her, so I am going to get her, her own horse. I found her real pretty little chestnut Morgan Breed named Sweet Pea."
"I bet she is going to love that."
"I hope so." Mark said as he finished off his beer.
"Come on Paige is probably wondering where we got off to." Mark said.
When they got inside Paige was taking the biscuits out of the oven.
"I was just about to call you guys in for dinner." Paige said smiling at them.
"Where did you run off too?"
"Just out in the garage."
"Oh doing guy stuff I guess, huh?"
"Something like that." Mark answered.
"I bet. Well go wash up and come and eat."
"You don't have to tell me twice." Glen said as he left the kitchen to go wash up.
"We will be right back darlin keep it warm for us." Mark said walking over and kissing Paige before following Glen upstairs.
"Kids come eat." Paige said as she tried to hide the blush that was forming on her face.
"What's for dinner mom?"
"Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, and biscuits."
"Sounds yummy." Kasey said sitting at the table. Kody was about to sit beside her but Kasey told him to sit on the opposite side so that uncle Glen could sit beside her.
"You really like Glen don't you?" Paige asked.
"Yes, he's really nice."
"Well I'm glad you think so."
"Uncle Glen I saved you a seat beside me." Kasey said when Mark and Glen came back downstairs.
"Well that was sweet of you sugar." Glen said as he took the seat beside Kasey.
"Hey, what about me?" Mark asked with a pout.
"You can sit beside mommy tonight."
"Gee thanks."
"Sorry Mark she like me better than you." Glen teased.
"Shove it Glen." Mark said sitting down beside Paige as Kasey and Kody laughed.
"Paige that was the best meal I have had in a long while, but I am stuffed so I am going to go and watch a movie before I retire for the night." Glen said patting his belly.
"You should be stuffed you had three helpings of everything including the strawberry shortcake Paige made." Mark laughed.
"Uncle Glen can we watch a movie with you?" Kasey asked.
"Of course you can sugar. You guys come on."
"Mark you go with them while I clean up. I will join you guys when I'm done."
"You sure. I can help." Mark said.
"I'm sure now go on." Paige said swatting Mark's butt as he walked away.
"Oooh baby you know how I like it." Mark teased.
"Get out of here you." Paige laughed as her phone began to ring.
"Hello?" Paige said answering.
"Paige, it's Seth, I really need to see you."
"What makes you think I would even consider seeing you after what you did today?"
"So he told you about our little meeting today?"
"Yes he did. Why would you tell Mark that I kissed you when you know you were the one who kissed me?" Paige asked angrily.
"He made me upset and I just said something that I knew would make him mad."
"It wasn't right Seth."
"I'm sorry. Will you please meet me I really need to talk to you."
"About what?"
"I would rather not say over the phone."
"Why afraid the lines are tapped?" Paige joked.
"Paige please."
"Fine, I will meet you in half an hour at Peg's dinner." Paige said reluctantly.
"I'll be there." Seth said and hung up.
Seth flipped his phone open and dialed the number on the card.
"It's done, she will be at Peg's dinner in half an hour, I've done what you paid me to do, now I'm done. I don't want any part in this from here on out." Seth said before the line went dead.