A/N For the record, I started this at 9:20 PM on Sunday. (The project and
the rest of my homework is done before my bedtime) I probably will not
finish this tonight as I am writing because I have to go to Kinko's in a
few minutes to bind everything fancily. Also, thank you for the reviews,
and for the person that asked, I did change the ending a little bit in
Chapter six. (I saw a grammatical error and got carried away lol.) Also,
for the person that said I should make a sequel involving the older Jeremy,
I have actually thought of that, and I will look into it. This story is not
stopping. I meant the chapter was stopping. Lol.
I own Jeremy, and no one else.
Chapter Ten
Lizzie walked down the stairs, followed by Jeremy to meet Gordo.
Lizzie: Hello, Gordo.
Gordo: Hey!
Lizzie hugged Gordo and Gordo kissed Lizzie on the cheek. Then, Gordo picked Jeremy up off the ground.
Gordo: Hey big guy! How are you?
Jeremy: Good.
Jeremy laughed as Gordo tickled his stomach. Lizzie and Jo stood there watching.
Jo: You sure are good with kids. If I didn't know any better, I would say you have had some practice.
Gordo: Thank you. Actually I have. During high school, in the summer, I once worked at a preschool camp. I had a lot of fun, but it was wild.
Jo: I bet it was.
At that moment, Sam walked into the room from the kitchen. He shook Gordo's hand.
Sam: Hey, Gordo? What have you been up to lately? I bet you were shocked to find out about Lizzie's surprise!
Gordo laughed.
Gordo: Let's just say that today has been a big bay. I think its been good, but it has definitely been eventful.
Jo: What did your parents say, or have you not told them yet?
Gordo: I haven't told them yet. I wasn't home very long, but I plan to tell them really soon.
Jo: Well they are in for a big surprise!
Gordo: Yeah, they are.
Jo: Well, come on, and let's go in the dining room and eat!
Everyone followed Jo into the dining room. They all sat down. Seating arrangements were: Gordo, Jeremy, Lizzie, Matt, Jo, and Sam. The meal was served, and it was hot dogs and French fries, which happened to be Jeremy's favorite meal. After that, a cake with no chocolate was served. After dinner, they all went into the living room to watch Jeremy open presents.
Matt: Here, buddy. Open mine first!
Lizzie: Matt, you sound like a six year old telling him that.
Matt: Well, I am a kid at heart. Go ahead and open it, Jeremy.
Jeremy opened the Matt's present, which was a CD player, and a few CDs to listen to that were filled with kids' songs. Jeremy did not fully understand what this was.
Jeremy: What is it?
Matt: It is a CD player. You can listen to music.
Jeremy: Oh. Is it a toy?
Matt: I guess you could say it is a toy, but you can' throw it or anything. You turn the buttons and listen to the sounds that come out of the machine.
Jeremy: Oh.
Lizzie: Thank you so much, Matt. That is a nice present.
Matt: You are welcome. I thought he could learn simple things and make his vocabulary better. Also, the CDs I included all have kid songs that we grew up with.
Lizzie: Cool.
Jeremy: Another present!
They all laughed as Jo handed Jeremy a lot of little presents.
Lizzie: Mom! You really didn't have to do this!
Jo: I know, but I wanted to. He deserves to be spoiled. It is his third birthday, and how many of those do you get in one lifetime?
Gordo: She has a point.
Jeremy opened them all to find a bunch of computer games, more DVD's, toys, and books.
Lizzie: Thank you so much, mom! This is so awesome! Jeremy, what do you say to your Grandmother?
Jeremy: Thank you!
Gordo: Hey, Jeremy? I have something for your birthday. It isn't much, but it is something that I hope you will enjoy.
Lizzie looked over at Gordo, who opened the bag he brought, and got out a stuffed dog that looked vaguely familiar to Lizzie.
Gordo: I used to have one just like it when I was your age. My mom accidentally threw it away when I went to college. When I was looking for something to get you, I came across this at an old toy store, and I remembered how much I loved mine, so I thought maybe you would enjoy it.
Jeremy: Thank you.
Jeremy looked at the dog and examined it.
Lizzie: That was really nice of you, Gordo. Thank you. I can tell just by looking at him that Jeremy likes your gift a lot.
Gordo: I hope he does.
Jeremy opened the rest of his presents, including Miranda's picture frame. After that, Lizzie could tell that Jeremy was getting tired, so she took him upstairs, got him ready for bed, let him go downstairs and say goodnight to everyone, and then Lizzie tucked Jeremy into bed while Gordo talked with the rest of the McGuire family.
When Lizzie came downstairs, Matt announced that he had to go.
Matt: Thank you for inviting me! I will talk to you later. It was nice seeing you Gordo!
Everyone Else: Bye!
Matt walked out the front door. Jo, Sam, Lizzie, and Gordo cleaned everything up. Gordo still had not had a chance to speak with Lizzie. At around nine, Jo and Sam announced that they were going to go to bed and told Gordo he could stay as long as he wanted.
Gordo: Thanks.
Lizzie: Goodnight, mom and dad! Sweet dreams! (Turns to Gordo) This has been an interesting day for you, has it not?
Gordo: It certainly has! (In a more serious tone) Lizzie, is it okay if I talk to you about something?
Lizzie: Um, sure. Let's go outside.
Gordo: Okay.
Gordo followed Lizzie onto the backyard porch.
Gordo: This house really does not change does it?
Lizzie: I don't think it ever has. It just would not be the same different, though.
Gordo: True.
Lizzie: So.what do you want to talk to me about?
Gordo: Actually, I have been meaning to talk to you about us.
Lizzie: What about us?
Gordo: Well, last night, we got pretty close, but nothing was ever established. What are we?
Lizzie: Sigh. I guess I knew this question was going to pop up sooner or later. I guess it came sooner than later.
Gordo: Lizzie, I don't know how you feel about me, but I really like you.
Lizzie: I really like you too; it is just.(pause)
Gordo: What?
Lizzie: It is just that I don't want to get too close to you too fast.
Gordo: I am not going to hurt you. I love you too much to hurt you. I also love Jeremy.
Lizzie: You just met Jeremy and Jeremy just met you. I don't want to confuse Jeremy. I want him to ease into the idea that he is going to have a father in his life from now on. Now that you have met him, you aren't going to stop seeing him, are you?
Gordo: I would never do that! He is my son. I love him, and I also love his mother.
Lizzie started to cry.
Lizzie: I love his father, but how do I know you are not just saying this because you just found out you had a son.
Gordo: I wanted to talk to you before I knew about Jeremy. Now that I know about Jeremy, I want to spend more time with him and also with you.
Lizzie: I would like that. I would love for Jeremy to have a father, and you being his biological father would be my first choice. I guess what I am trying to say is that during this vacation, we can see more of each other as a family, and you and I can go on "dates" and if things do not work out between us, when we go back to Texas, I will work out a way for you to be able to see more of Jeremy. If things do go well between us, then we will continue to see each other and discuss everything to a further extent when it happens. I want to take things slowly.
Gordo: Okay. I know everything will work out.
Lizzie looked at her watch.
Lizzie: It is getting late. Maybe you should go home now.
Gordo: Are you sure?
Lizzie: Yeah, I am pretty tired myself.
Lizzie and Gordo walked back through the house, and to the front door.
Lizzie: Goodnight, Gordo! I will talk to you tomorrow.
Gordo: Yeah, I will call you. I want to tell my parents about Jeremy, and I would like them to meet him. I will call you tomorrow!
Lizzie: I am looking forward to it! Bye! Drive safely!
Gordo walked outside to his car. "That conversation went well." Gordo thought. "Lizzie and I are now officially dating again. It is official."
I own Jeremy, and no one else.
Chapter Ten
Lizzie walked down the stairs, followed by Jeremy to meet Gordo.
Lizzie: Hello, Gordo.
Gordo: Hey!
Lizzie hugged Gordo and Gordo kissed Lizzie on the cheek. Then, Gordo picked Jeremy up off the ground.
Gordo: Hey big guy! How are you?
Jeremy: Good.
Jeremy laughed as Gordo tickled his stomach. Lizzie and Jo stood there watching.
Jo: You sure are good with kids. If I didn't know any better, I would say you have had some practice.
Gordo: Thank you. Actually I have. During high school, in the summer, I once worked at a preschool camp. I had a lot of fun, but it was wild.
Jo: I bet it was.
At that moment, Sam walked into the room from the kitchen. He shook Gordo's hand.
Sam: Hey, Gordo? What have you been up to lately? I bet you were shocked to find out about Lizzie's surprise!
Gordo laughed.
Gordo: Let's just say that today has been a big bay. I think its been good, but it has definitely been eventful.
Jo: What did your parents say, or have you not told them yet?
Gordo: I haven't told them yet. I wasn't home very long, but I plan to tell them really soon.
Jo: Well they are in for a big surprise!
Gordo: Yeah, they are.
Jo: Well, come on, and let's go in the dining room and eat!
Everyone followed Jo into the dining room. They all sat down. Seating arrangements were: Gordo, Jeremy, Lizzie, Matt, Jo, and Sam. The meal was served, and it was hot dogs and French fries, which happened to be Jeremy's favorite meal. After that, a cake with no chocolate was served. After dinner, they all went into the living room to watch Jeremy open presents.
Matt: Here, buddy. Open mine first!
Lizzie: Matt, you sound like a six year old telling him that.
Matt: Well, I am a kid at heart. Go ahead and open it, Jeremy.
Jeremy opened the Matt's present, which was a CD player, and a few CDs to listen to that were filled with kids' songs. Jeremy did not fully understand what this was.
Jeremy: What is it?
Matt: It is a CD player. You can listen to music.
Jeremy: Oh. Is it a toy?
Matt: I guess you could say it is a toy, but you can' throw it or anything. You turn the buttons and listen to the sounds that come out of the machine.
Jeremy: Oh.
Lizzie: Thank you so much, Matt. That is a nice present.
Matt: You are welcome. I thought he could learn simple things and make his vocabulary better. Also, the CDs I included all have kid songs that we grew up with.
Lizzie: Cool.
Jeremy: Another present!
They all laughed as Jo handed Jeremy a lot of little presents.
Lizzie: Mom! You really didn't have to do this!
Jo: I know, but I wanted to. He deserves to be spoiled. It is his third birthday, and how many of those do you get in one lifetime?
Gordo: She has a point.
Jeremy opened them all to find a bunch of computer games, more DVD's, toys, and books.
Lizzie: Thank you so much, mom! This is so awesome! Jeremy, what do you say to your Grandmother?
Jeremy: Thank you!
Gordo: Hey, Jeremy? I have something for your birthday. It isn't much, but it is something that I hope you will enjoy.
Lizzie looked over at Gordo, who opened the bag he brought, and got out a stuffed dog that looked vaguely familiar to Lizzie.
Gordo: I used to have one just like it when I was your age. My mom accidentally threw it away when I went to college. When I was looking for something to get you, I came across this at an old toy store, and I remembered how much I loved mine, so I thought maybe you would enjoy it.
Jeremy: Thank you.
Jeremy looked at the dog and examined it.
Lizzie: That was really nice of you, Gordo. Thank you. I can tell just by looking at him that Jeremy likes your gift a lot.
Gordo: I hope he does.
Jeremy opened the rest of his presents, including Miranda's picture frame. After that, Lizzie could tell that Jeremy was getting tired, so she took him upstairs, got him ready for bed, let him go downstairs and say goodnight to everyone, and then Lizzie tucked Jeremy into bed while Gordo talked with the rest of the McGuire family.
When Lizzie came downstairs, Matt announced that he had to go.
Matt: Thank you for inviting me! I will talk to you later. It was nice seeing you Gordo!
Everyone Else: Bye!
Matt walked out the front door. Jo, Sam, Lizzie, and Gordo cleaned everything up. Gordo still had not had a chance to speak with Lizzie. At around nine, Jo and Sam announced that they were going to go to bed and told Gordo he could stay as long as he wanted.
Gordo: Thanks.
Lizzie: Goodnight, mom and dad! Sweet dreams! (Turns to Gordo) This has been an interesting day for you, has it not?
Gordo: It certainly has! (In a more serious tone) Lizzie, is it okay if I talk to you about something?
Lizzie: Um, sure. Let's go outside.
Gordo: Okay.
Gordo followed Lizzie onto the backyard porch.
Gordo: This house really does not change does it?
Lizzie: I don't think it ever has. It just would not be the same different, though.
Gordo: True.
Lizzie: So.what do you want to talk to me about?
Gordo: Actually, I have been meaning to talk to you about us.
Lizzie: What about us?
Gordo: Well, last night, we got pretty close, but nothing was ever established. What are we?
Lizzie: Sigh. I guess I knew this question was going to pop up sooner or later. I guess it came sooner than later.
Gordo: Lizzie, I don't know how you feel about me, but I really like you.
Lizzie: I really like you too; it is just.(pause)
Gordo: What?
Lizzie: It is just that I don't want to get too close to you too fast.
Gordo: I am not going to hurt you. I love you too much to hurt you. I also love Jeremy.
Lizzie: You just met Jeremy and Jeremy just met you. I don't want to confuse Jeremy. I want him to ease into the idea that he is going to have a father in his life from now on. Now that you have met him, you aren't going to stop seeing him, are you?
Gordo: I would never do that! He is my son. I love him, and I also love his mother.
Lizzie started to cry.
Lizzie: I love his father, but how do I know you are not just saying this because you just found out you had a son.
Gordo: I wanted to talk to you before I knew about Jeremy. Now that I know about Jeremy, I want to spend more time with him and also with you.
Lizzie: I would like that. I would love for Jeremy to have a father, and you being his biological father would be my first choice. I guess what I am trying to say is that during this vacation, we can see more of each other as a family, and you and I can go on "dates" and if things do not work out between us, when we go back to Texas, I will work out a way for you to be able to see more of Jeremy. If things do go well between us, then we will continue to see each other and discuss everything to a further extent when it happens. I want to take things slowly.
Gordo: Okay. I know everything will work out.
Lizzie looked at her watch.
Lizzie: It is getting late. Maybe you should go home now.
Gordo: Are you sure?
Lizzie: Yeah, I am pretty tired myself.
Lizzie and Gordo walked back through the house, and to the front door.
Lizzie: Goodnight, Gordo! I will talk to you tomorrow.
Gordo: Yeah, I will call you. I want to tell my parents about Jeremy, and I would like them to meet him. I will call you tomorrow!
Lizzie: I am looking forward to it! Bye! Drive safely!
Gordo walked outside to his car. "That conversation went well." Gordo thought. "Lizzie and I are now officially dating again. It is official."