Chapter 25
Robbie Ray Doesn't Want To Turn Older
Anneliese, Miley and Jackson are downstairs sitting on the couch watching the Doodlebops. Harmony is sitting on Anneliese's lap. Robbie Ray walks through the living room into the kitchen. Anneliese knows something is wrong because usually in the morning when he comes downstairs he pulls her close than tells her that he loves her than kisses her. Anneliese looks at Miley.
"Can you hold onto your sister for a few minutes?" Anneliese asked.
"Yeah sure Anneliese." Miley answered.
Anneliese passes Harmony to Miley than goes out the kitchen where Robbie Ray is sitting at the table. Anneliese sits next to him.
"What's wrong?" Anneliese asked.
Robbie Ray doesn't answer. Anneliese looks into his green eyes.
"Come on Robbie Ray Stewart you can tell me anything." Anneliese said.
Robbie Ray gets to his feet than grabs Lucky Lulu than goes outside and sits on the back patio. Anneliese walks into the living and looks at Miley.
"Do you have any idea what's wrong with your father today?" Anneliese asked.
Miley looks at the calendar and gasps than nods her head.
"It's my dad's birthday today but he always hated turning old especially since mom died." Miley answered.
Anneliese walks over to the patio door and he hears Robbie Ray singing "You and Me Together." Anneliese walks outside and sits down next to Robbie Ray.
"Are you still giving me the silent treatment?" Anneliese asked.
Robbie Ray smiles a little than stops playing Lucky Lulu than puts her on the ground beside his chair. Robbie Ray gets to his feet than pulls Anneliese up into his embrace and kisses her. A few minutes later they break apart.
"I'm sorry darling but I'm just not myself today." Robbie Ray answered.
Anneliese hugs Robbie Ray. A few minutes later Robbie Ray gets to his feet.
"I'm going for a jog." Robbie Ray said.
Anneliese kisses Robbie Ray than he leaves for a jog. Anneliese walks back inside.
"Miley, Jackson can you help me get a surprise party set up for your father?" Anneliese asked.
"Sure Anneliese." Miley and Jackson answered at the same time.
Anneliese takes off to the mall to get Robbie Ray a present. Anneliese looks around the mall.
"I don't even know what to get him." Anneliese said to herself.
Arica, Jon and Lisa are there too. They see Anneliese so they walk over to her.
"What are you doing here sis?" Lisa asked.
"I'm trying to figure out what to buy Robbie Ray for his birthday but I'm drawing a blank." Anneliese answered.
Arica whispers something to Anneliese.
"No way I'm not getting that and you're sick sis." Anneliese said.
"I have an idea of what you can get him sis." Lisa said.
"What is it sis?" Anneliese asked.
"Well since he gave you his only leather jacket to you maybe you should get him another one." Lisa answered.
Anneliese smiles.
"That's a great idea but I want to get him something else too." Anneliese said.
"How about getting him a necklace?" Jon asked.
"Thanks Jonathan that's a good idea." Anneliese answered.
Anneliese walks into the jewelry store.
"How may I help you miss?" The person in charge asked.
"I'm looking for a necklace for my boyfriend's birthday." Anneliese answered.
"What kinds of things does he like?" The manager asked.
"He likes music and guitars." Anneliese answered.
The guy walks over to a special section and Anneliese follows him. Anneliese looks at them for while than suddenly a gold music note necklace and gold guitar necklace catches her eyes. Anneliese looks at the guy.
"I would like to buy two of them, which are the gold music note and that gold guitar one in the corner." Anneliese answered.
The guy takes them out.
"That will be 40 dollars for the both of them." The guy said.
Anneliese gives the guy the money for the necklaces than he puts them in a bag for her and she leaves the store than walks to the Men's store. The guy working there walks over to her.
"What can I help you with miss?" The guy asked.
"I was wondering if you had any brown leather jackets because I want to get my boyfriend a new one." Anneliese answered.
"What happened to his old one?" The guy asked.
"I got cold one day and he gave it to me to use than he told me I could keep it." Anneliese answered.
Anneliese looks around than notices the perfect leather jacket for Robbie Ray. Anneliese buys it than goes to the gift store and buys a blue bag. Anneliese sits down on the bench than puts everything into the bag than walks home. Miley and Jackson are just finishing decorating. Anneliese looks around.
"Wow you two did an awesome job." Anneliese said.
"Thanks, Anneliese." Miley and Jackson said at the same time.
All of a sudden they hear Robbie Ray singing than Anneliese looks at her future children.
"One of you turn off the lights and than let's hide." Anneliese said.
Miley turns off the lights than hides behind the couch. Anneliese pulls Harmony onto her lap. Robbie Ray comes into the house.
"Why are the lights off in the middle of the day?" Robbie Ray asked.
Anneliese puts her hand on her mouth and giggles a little. Robbie Ray turns the lights on than Anneliese, Miley and Jackson jump out from their hiding place.
"Surprise, happy birthday!" Anneliese, Miley and Jackson shouted.
Robbie Ray's mouth drops open in shock.
"Whose idea was this?" Robbie Ray asked.
"It was Anneliese's idea." Miley answered.
Anneliese walks over to Robbie Ray than kisses him.
"Happy birthday sweetheart." Anneliese said.
Robbie Ray looks at Anneliese.
"How did you know it was my birthday?" Robbie Ray asked.
"Your daughter told me." Anneliese answered.
Robbie Ray smiles a little just as Miley passes him a present.
"This is from Jackson and I." Miley said.
Robbie Ray opens it to find some new guitar picks, new gold earrings just like his silver ones and a shirt that says #1 Dad. Robbie Ray laughs a little than looks at Anneliese and she passes him the bag of what she got him. Robbie Ray opens the bag than takes out the leather jacket and necklaces. Robbie Ray looks at them all than goes to say something but nothing comes out.
"I had a feeling that was going to happen." Anneliese said.
Robbie Ray hugs Anneliese than kisses her very passionately. Miley and Jackson exchange looks.
"Wow I didn't know he had that in him." Jackson said.
"Neither did I and I'm glad they have each other because it's really good to see dad happy like this again." Miley said.
A few minutes later they break apart. Harmony coos and reaches out for her father. Robbie Ray smiles than picks up Harmony and sets her on his lap. Harmony looks up at her father and giggles. Robbie Ray notices her eyes than gasps.
"What's wrong sweetheart?" Anneliese asked.
"I just noticed that she has one blue eye and one green eye." Robbie Ray answered.
Anneliese looks at Harmony and sees it too.
"Wow you're right sweetheart she does." Anneliese said.
"Do you know why that happened?" Robbie Ray asked.
Anneliese shakes her head.
"No I don't." Anneliese answered.
"It probably happened because my eyes are green and yours are blue." Robbie Ray said.
Harmony wraps her arms around her father's neck than falls asleep. Anneliese smiles than lays her head on Robbie Ray's shoulder. Anneliese looks up into his gorgeous green eyes. Miley goes up to her room and Jackson goes to work.