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Chapter 12
Georgie entered the Ouartermaine mansion, hoping to see Dillon. She walked into the living room and found Tracy on the couch, drink in hand.
"Should you be drinking?" Georgie asked.
"If you lived with these people, you would need a drink too." Tracy replied and Georgie smiled.
"Yeah I guess that's true." Georgie said. "So, I know you're probably sick of hearing this but how are you feeling?"
"You're right, I am sick of it. I'm as fine as I'm going to be." Tracy replied. "I'm guessing you're looking for Dillon right."
"Yes but I'm glad I ran into you though."
"Really?" Tracy asked surprised.
"Yeah, I wanted you to know that I meant what I said at the hospital. I mean no one deserves to be hurt like that especially someone who raised such and amazing person like Dillon."
"Dillon being the way he is I'm sure is in spite of me, you of all people should know that."
"I don't think that's true. Whatever you did or didn't do, it made Dillon who he is. He might act like you are the worse mom and maybe you are but I know you love him and he loves you."
"Thank you but why are you telling me this and why are you being so nice?"
"Because this family needs at least two people who can forgive and forget and stop fighting. For Dillon's sake and maybe our sanity as well." Georgie replied and Tracy nodded her head.
"I agree, it would be a refreshing change." Tracy said and Georgie turned to leave, walking towards the door. "Uh Georgie," Georgie turned back around, "I'm glad Dillon has you in his life because I know he loves you too." Georgie smiled bright and Tracy smiled back.
Tracy's Bedroom-
Ned knocked on the door before entering. To his surprise he found Luke there.
"Hey I haven't seen you around lately. Where have you been?" Luke asked.
"I was away on business and I just got back. I thought I'd come and see how my mother was doing." Ned replied.
"Oh, she's downstairs in the living room."
"Thanks Luke. Um, I'm just curious, why are you in my mother's bedroom?"
"Oh well you see I kinda told Alice she could have the day off and I was cleaning the room so hopefully she won't find out and you know, kill me."
"Okay then. One more thing before I let you continue, I've heard that you two have been getting along lately. Is that still happening?" Ned asked and Luke sighed and smiled.
"Ned my boy, its beyond that. We've gotten quite close."
"What do you mean by 'close' and how close have you gotten?"
"More than she would probably admit to. What I mean is, I have very strong feelings for her and vice versa."
"But I thought that you wanted Skye."
"That is no longer the case. I've realized that it could never work with Skye, we just aren't meant for each other."
"See this is what I'm not getting, but you're meant for Tracy Quartermaine. Since when?"
"Since I've come to my senses. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go ask her something." Luke said and walked downstairs. Ned soon followed.
Living Room-
Luke walked in and saw Tracy on the couch. He smiled and sat next to her.
"You're in a good mood. Did I miss something?" Tracy asked.
"I have my reasons. But that's not what I want to talk about." Luke replied.
"Okay, then what do you want to talk about?"
"I had a terrific idea and I want to now what you think of it."
"Alright, I'm listening. What's your idea?" Tracy asked.
"Okay, now I know that our marriage was only because of the money.."
"Yeah, what are you getting at?"
"Well Vegas was a lot of fun and so was the little ceremony we had."
"For those who remember it."
"Yes that's my point. What would you say if we, you and I, have a real talk of the town wedding extravaganza?" Luke said excited and Tracy's jaw dropped. Suddenly Ned burst into the room followed by Alan, Monica, Edward, Dillon and Georgie.
"What, where did you all come from?" Tracy asked.
"We were eavesdropping." Alan answered simply and Tracy rolled her eyes.
"Mom you can't do this. Just divorce him already." Ned said.
"What?" Tracy asked confused and slightly ticked.
"I tend to agree with Ned." Alan said.
"Well I don't!" Monica said. "I think its sweet."
"Thank you Monica." Luke said.
"I agree with Monica too. That's a very sweet thought Luke." Georgie said. "What about you Dillon?"
"I...um... if that's what my mom wants to do, sure." Dillon responded.
"Well this family is on a roll already, Edward do you wanna throw in your opinion?" Monica asked.
"Its really not up to me, I mean I'm not thrilled but its not like you'll listen to me anyway. Tracy I just want you to be happy. Will having this wedding make you happy?" Edward asked.
"Oh its my turn to talk?" Tracy responded sarcastically. "Well Let's see we have two votes towards no, two yes, and two undecided."
"Never mind what everyone else thinks." Luke said. "What do you want?"
"After all that's happened between us and everything else, I'm not sure what I want anymore. Also it seems every time I've had an actual wedding it has ended in divorce and I don't want that to happen with you." Tracy said.
"So you don't want to do this?" Luke asked a little hurt.
"Did you hear me say that?" Tracy asked.
"No..but..." Luke began but Tracy interrupted him.
"You didn't let me finish. You are so different from any man I would even consider marrying and that's why I think this wedding will be different too and not end in disaster." Tracy replied. Luke looked confused.
"So are we going to have a wedding or not?" Monica asked.
"Of course we are! Nothing could ever make me not want to!" Tracy said and smiled at Luke, who perked up and smiled bright.
"Yes! Oh spankybuns, you don't know what this means to me!" Luke exclaimed and hugged her very tight. Alan and Ned rolled their eyes, Edward and Dillon looked at each other then back at the couple, and Monica and Georgie smiled bright.
"Luke.. I know you're happy...so am I, but... I can't breathe." Tracy gasped. Luke gently let go.
"Sorry, my bad."
