Chapter 17
The next morning they woke up to the sun's rays shining in. The storm was finally over and the sun was shining bright. Dean got out of bed and walked towards the windows. Small tree limbs and sticks were scattered around the yard. Dean rubbed his temples and put on some clothes. Dolph yawned and got dressed as well. "I'll help clean up." "I couldn't ask you to do that babe." "Don't worry. I don't mind at all. Plus you'll get done fast."
Dean smiled as they walked outside and began to gather up the debris. They stacked up the limbs and sticks behind the house. Dean dragged a barrel from the garage and put all of the debris inside. They returned inside the house and cleaned up. "Let's go out and get some breakfast," Dean suggested, stopping Dolph from getting out any pots and pans. "Sure." They got into the car and drove to a diner. Dean greeted the waitress with a smile and hug. She was an elderly woman who was like a grandmother to him.
She was always there for him when no one else was by his side. He even called her grandma and was always glad to see her. "Well if it isn't my little Deanie." She held his face in her hands and smiled at him. Dean hugged her close. "Hey Grandma. It's been a while since I've been here. Sorry about that. Been busy with work and all." "That's okay Deanie. I know how hard your job is. Keep up the good work. Who's your handsome friend here?" Dolph blushed and smiled nervously. "This is Dolph. He's more than a friend, Grandma."
She let go of Dean and walked up to Dolph and smiled at him. "Well it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Jessie. I'm kinda like a grandmother to Deanie. I'm glad to see he's with someone that makes him happy." She took his hands and gave them a squeeze. Dolph smiled at her happily. "It's a pleasure to meet you too, miss Jessie. I promise to keep a smile on his face." "Please, dear. Call me Grandma Jessie. Everyone calls me that and I like you all ready. Make sure you keep Deanie out of trouble."
Dolph smiled and nodded as she showed them to a booth and gave them menus. "Let me guess, Deanie, the usual?" Dean smiled at her and nodded. She turned to Dolph and smiled. "How about the breakfast special? It's pancakes, bacon, sausage, omelette, and toast?" "Sounds great. I'll take that." She smiled and walked to the kitchen. Dolph looked at Dean and raised his eyebrow. "What?" "Deanie?" Dean blushed and looked out the window. "Shut up." Dolph laughed and grabbed his hand, rubbing it against his cheek.
"Don't be embarrassed. She is awesome and that nickname is cute for you." Dean smiled and looked at him. "My mom was hardly around so I use to come here a lot and she use to sit and talk to me. I use to tell her everything and she would listen. I never opened up to anyone before and I was finally glad to have someone listen to me. There were times I didn't even go home and she would just let me sleep on the couch at her place. She really is like a grandmother to me."
"At least you was able to find someone to open up to. Hopefully, one day you could open up to me." Dean smiled as Jessie returned with their plates. "You two look so adorable together. Enjoy your breakfast." She set the plates and glasses of orange juice in front of them and left. Dean immediately dug in. Dolph took a bite out of his pancake and sighed happily. "It's good isn't it?," Dean said between bites. "It's amazing." "Like I said, I cone here all the time when I'm too lazy to cook."
"I see why. Everything is so delicious. I just want to stay here." Dean laughed as he chewed on his bacon. They chatted as they ate their food. Dolph leaned back and rubbed his stomach. "That was so good." Jessie came back and smiled at them. "I'm glad to see you enjoyed your first breakfast here. Hopefully Deanie will bring you back for dinner sometimes." Dean smiled and paid the bill. He stood up and hugged her. "I promise we'll come back again." Dolph stood up and faced. "It was a real pleasure to meet you."
He extended his hand out but instead she gave him a hug and whispered to him. "Keep my Deanie happy. You two deserve each other." Dolph smiled and nodded as they left the diner and returned home. "She really is awesome." Dean smiled. "Yep that's my grandma Jessie for you. She is always there when I need her. I'm glad she likes you." Dolph leaned over and kissed Dean on the cheek.