A/N- Hey! I am so sorry. I didn't actually plan on taking such a long time
to update. Anyway, I am updating now and I am really not sure if this is
the last chapter. (I guess technically it isn't because there will be a
sequel) Anyway, review, and tell me what you think. Thoughts are good, and
I do respond.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the storyline and Jeremy.
Chapter Twenty-One
Gordo: Maybe you didn't hear me the first time. Will you marry me, Lizzie?
Lizzie: Gordo, are you serious?
Gordo: Um, yeah. I am serious.
Lizzie: Oh.
Silence.
Gordo: Well, do you have an answer for me?
Lizzie: I don't know. Isn't it a little sudden? I mean we have only known each other for about two weeks.
Gordo: Two weeks plus the rest of our lives. And the rest of our lives we can spend together.
Lizzie: I still don't know.
Gordo: Listen, Lizzie, you don't have to answer today, or tomorrow. Just think about it. I know this is really sudden and we have only just gotten reacquainted, but I love you, and I am pretty sure you love me. I realize asking you over the phone is not as romantic as you imagined, and it is certainly not romantic in my book, but I don't want to loose you. I don't want to loose you or Jeremy . . . again. This way, we can live together and Jeremy won't live a confused life, and we can be happy together.
There was still silence from Lizzie's end.
Lizzie: Gordo, I really don't know. Let me think about it okay? I am not saying no, but I am not saying yes.
Gordo: (a little disappointed) Okay. Take your time. I will see you Saturday hopefully. I have to go.
Lizzie: Bye!
Gordo: Bye.
Lizzie hung up the phone and started to cry. Just then, she remembered Jeremy was sick, so she checked on Jeremy, who was just waking up on the couch.
Lizzie: How are you feeling, Jeremy?
Jeremy: I sleep good. I feel better.
Lizzie: Well, that is good. You want to watch TV?
Lizzie had to talk to someone to rationalize her brain.
Jeremy: I wanna watch Hercules!
Lizzie: Hercules?
Jeremy looked into his mother's eyes as she started to cry.
Jeremy: What is the matter?
Lizzie: Oh, nothing, Jeremy. Mommy is just realizing how much you look like someone I know.
Jeremy: Really? Batman?
Lizzie smiled and gave Jeremy a hug.
Lizzie: I can see a little Batman in you.
Jeremy: I love you, mommy. I hope you feel better. Batman will save you. He has to. It is his duty.
"Jeremy is growing up too fast," Lizzie thought as she listened to her son.
Lizzie: Thank you. I will feel better.
Lizzie got up from her seat and set up Hercules for Jeremy. Then she walked into the kitchen. She didn't want her parents to know about the phone call, but she really wanted to talk to someone. She thought about calling Miranda, but she really didn't want Miranda to know and she figured Miranda was dealing with Ana. She didn't know of anyone else to call, so she called Matt.
Matt: Hello? (looks at caller ID) Mom? Is that you?
Lizzie: No, it is Lizzie.
Matt: Hi, Lizzie. How are you?
Lizzie: Well, lets just say I could really use a friend right now. Can you come over in about thirty minutes?
Matt: Is everything all right? You sound like you have been crying.
Lizzie: Everything is fine, but I really need someone to talk to.
Matt: I will be over shortly.
Lizzie: Thanks, Matt.
Matt: Bye.
Lizzie hung up the phone. A few minutes later, Jo and Sam McGuire came down the steps looking as if they were ready to a party.
Jo: How is Jeremy?
Lizzie: He seems to be doing a lot better. He says he feels better.
Jo: Are you okay? Honey, it looks like you have been crying.
Lizzie was not going to tell her parents about what happened.
Lizzie: I am okay, I promise.
Jo: Did Gordo break up with you?
Lizzie: No. Wait, how did you know I was talking to Gordo?
Jo: Didn't you talk to him this afternoon?
Lizzie: Yeah, but we didn't break up.
Jo: Are you sure you are okay?
Lizzie: I am fine.
Jo looked at her daughter questioningly, but decided she would let it go.
Jo: Okay. Here is where we will be and our number. (She pointed to a piece of paper on the counter) We should be home fairly late. If you need anything, just give us a call.
Lizzie: Okay, mom. Have fun.
Jo: You too. Bye!
Jo and Sam headed to the front door. Just then, Matt walked in.
Jo: Matt? What are you doing here?
Matt: Mom. Hi. I am here to keep Lizzie company tonight. You know, brother and sister bonding?
Sam: That is really nice of you, Matt. We have to go, but bye!
Matt: Bye mom! Bye dad!
Matt walked in the kitchen to find Lizzie, whose head was rested on the table.
Matt: Hey, Lizzie. I brought some dinner over for us.
Lizzie: (looking up) What? Oh, thank you.
Matt sat down next to Lizzie, who had placed her head back down.
Matt: So . . . how is Jeremy doing? I heard he was sick yesterday.
Lizzie: (mumbled) He was.
Matt: Is he feeling better?
Lizzie: Yup.
Matt: Cool.
There was silence. Matt was trying to decide whether or not to let Lizzie tell him what was up, or try and see if he could figure it out.
Lizzie's head went up.
Lizzie: What did you bring for dinner?
Matt: Well, I brought Chinese. I wasn't sure how Jeremy was feeling, but he can have some white rice or something.
Lizzie got up from her stool and walked to the food.
Lizzie: Thanks.
She reached for a plate for Jeremy.
Matt: So, did you do anything interesting this afternoon?
Lizzie: I hung out with Jeremy a lot.
Matt: Cool.
More silence as Matt watched Lizzie fix a plate with rice and chicken for Jeremy. Matt decided he would help.
Matt: What does Jeremy want to drink?
Lizzie: I would give him Gatorade. It is in the refrigerator.
Matt got up from his stool and made a cup for Jeremy. He decided if Lizzie wasn't going to talk, then he would start to talk.
Matt: I have exams coming up soon.
Lizzie: (unenthusiastically) Oh?
Matt: Yeah. I am not really stressed though. I think I am prepared.
Lizzie: Good.
Lizzie set Jeremy's plate of food on a tray and brought it to Jeremy while Matt brought in the Gatorade.
Matt: (to Jeremy) Hey buddy! Are you feeling better?
Jeremy: I feel good. I go the distance!
Matt laughed and gave Jeremy a pat on the head as he followed Lizzie back to the kitchen. Lizzie started to fix herself a plate.
Matt: So, Lizzie, is everything all right?
Matt sat back down on the kitchen stool.
Lizzie: (who sat down next to him) Yeah, I guess.
Matt: Why did you ask me over if everything is all right.
Lizzie: I need someone to talk to.
Matt: Well, I am listening.
Lizzie: You see, I talked to Gordo today and
Matt: Is Gordo okay?
Lizzie: Yeah, Gordo is great. It is just, he called, and out of nowhere he asked for me to marry him.
Matt: (surprised) What?
Lizzie: Yeah, I know I was really shocked myself.
Matt: I am not shocked, I am happy for you. I always wondered when you two would get married. When is the wedding?
Lizzie was silent again.
Matt: There is going to be a wedding, right?
Lizzie: I don't know. I mean, this has just happened so fast.
Matt: Do you love him?
Lizzie: Of course I do. I have always loved him.
Matt: Then what is the problem?
Lizzie: Well, I am not sure I can trust him.
Matt: You know he has never cheated on you.
Lizzie: I know, but how do I know he isn't just asking because of Jeremy?
Matt: Lizzie, he loved you before he even knew about Jeremy. I really don't see the problem here. I cannot tell you what to do Lizzie, but I can give you advice.
Lizzie: I could use some advice.
Matt: Well, you love Gordo and he loves you. You have never stopped loving him and vice versa. He really likes Jeremy and you have known each other since you could remember. Gordo isn't a bad kid, he has never been in jail, and he would certainly never leave you. You have to remember that you left him. He did not leave you. Besides, Jeremy and he get along great, and Jeremy could certainly use a male influence in his life, especially one of Gordo's experience.
Lizzie: I guess you are right.
Matt: Of course I am right. I love you, too Lizzie, and would never lead you in the wrong direction.
Lizzie hugged Matt.
Lizzie: I love you, too.
Lizzie and Matt talked for a little while longer and ate. When they were finished, they decided to join Jeremy who was still watching Hercules, but it was about to end.
Jeremy: I feel good.
Jeremy took a sip of Gatorade.
Lizzie: Well that is good.
Hercules was at the part where they were cutting the string of immortality for Meg. Jeremy turned his head away and covered his eyes.
Lizzie: He always does this. Every time we watch this movie, he does this.
Matt: How cute.
Lizzie: I know.
Soon, the movie ended, and Jeremy wanted to watch another movie. Matt decided it was time for him to go. Lizzie walked him to the door.
Matt: So, what are you going to say to Gordo?
Lizzie: I still don't know.
Matt rolled his eyes and walked outside. Lizzie shut the door behind her. Although she still was uncertain what she was going to say to Gordo, she felt a lot better now that she had talked to someone. Matt can really work miracles sometimes.
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A/N- Review, and I am going to hopefully write the next chapter tonight as well, although I am really not sure yet.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything but the storyline and Jeremy.
Chapter Twenty-One
Gordo: Maybe you didn't hear me the first time. Will you marry me, Lizzie?
Lizzie: Gordo, are you serious?
Gordo: Um, yeah. I am serious.
Lizzie: Oh.
Silence.
Gordo: Well, do you have an answer for me?
Lizzie: I don't know. Isn't it a little sudden? I mean we have only known each other for about two weeks.
Gordo: Two weeks plus the rest of our lives. And the rest of our lives we can spend together.
Lizzie: I still don't know.
Gordo: Listen, Lizzie, you don't have to answer today, or tomorrow. Just think about it. I know this is really sudden and we have only just gotten reacquainted, but I love you, and I am pretty sure you love me. I realize asking you over the phone is not as romantic as you imagined, and it is certainly not romantic in my book, but I don't want to loose you. I don't want to loose you or Jeremy . . . again. This way, we can live together and Jeremy won't live a confused life, and we can be happy together.
There was still silence from Lizzie's end.
Lizzie: Gordo, I really don't know. Let me think about it okay? I am not saying no, but I am not saying yes.
Gordo: (a little disappointed) Okay. Take your time. I will see you Saturday hopefully. I have to go.
Lizzie: Bye!
Gordo: Bye.
Lizzie hung up the phone and started to cry. Just then, she remembered Jeremy was sick, so she checked on Jeremy, who was just waking up on the couch.
Lizzie: How are you feeling, Jeremy?
Jeremy: I sleep good. I feel better.
Lizzie: Well, that is good. You want to watch TV?
Lizzie had to talk to someone to rationalize her brain.
Jeremy: I wanna watch Hercules!
Lizzie: Hercules?
Jeremy looked into his mother's eyes as she started to cry.
Jeremy: What is the matter?
Lizzie: Oh, nothing, Jeremy. Mommy is just realizing how much you look like someone I know.
Jeremy: Really? Batman?
Lizzie smiled and gave Jeremy a hug.
Lizzie: I can see a little Batman in you.
Jeremy: I love you, mommy. I hope you feel better. Batman will save you. He has to. It is his duty.
"Jeremy is growing up too fast," Lizzie thought as she listened to her son.
Lizzie: Thank you. I will feel better.
Lizzie got up from her seat and set up Hercules for Jeremy. Then she walked into the kitchen. She didn't want her parents to know about the phone call, but she really wanted to talk to someone. She thought about calling Miranda, but she really didn't want Miranda to know and she figured Miranda was dealing with Ana. She didn't know of anyone else to call, so she called Matt.
Matt: Hello? (looks at caller ID) Mom? Is that you?
Lizzie: No, it is Lizzie.
Matt: Hi, Lizzie. How are you?
Lizzie: Well, lets just say I could really use a friend right now. Can you come over in about thirty minutes?
Matt: Is everything all right? You sound like you have been crying.
Lizzie: Everything is fine, but I really need someone to talk to.
Matt: I will be over shortly.
Lizzie: Thanks, Matt.
Matt: Bye.
Lizzie hung up the phone. A few minutes later, Jo and Sam McGuire came down the steps looking as if they were ready to a party.
Jo: How is Jeremy?
Lizzie: He seems to be doing a lot better. He says he feels better.
Jo: Are you okay? Honey, it looks like you have been crying.
Lizzie was not going to tell her parents about what happened.
Lizzie: I am okay, I promise.
Jo: Did Gordo break up with you?
Lizzie: No. Wait, how did you know I was talking to Gordo?
Jo: Didn't you talk to him this afternoon?
Lizzie: Yeah, but we didn't break up.
Jo: Are you sure you are okay?
Lizzie: I am fine.
Jo looked at her daughter questioningly, but decided she would let it go.
Jo: Okay. Here is where we will be and our number. (She pointed to a piece of paper on the counter) We should be home fairly late. If you need anything, just give us a call.
Lizzie: Okay, mom. Have fun.
Jo: You too. Bye!
Jo and Sam headed to the front door. Just then, Matt walked in.
Jo: Matt? What are you doing here?
Matt: Mom. Hi. I am here to keep Lizzie company tonight. You know, brother and sister bonding?
Sam: That is really nice of you, Matt. We have to go, but bye!
Matt: Bye mom! Bye dad!
Matt walked in the kitchen to find Lizzie, whose head was rested on the table.
Matt: Hey, Lizzie. I brought some dinner over for us.
Lizzie: (looking up) What? Oh, thank you.
Matt sat down next to Lizzie, who had placed her head back down.
Matt: So . . . how is Jeremy doing? I heard he was sick yesterday.
Lizzie: (mumbled) He was.
Matt: Is he feeling better?
Lizzie: Yup.
Matt: Cool.
There was silence. Matt was trying to decide whether or not to let Lizzie tell him what was up, or try and see if he could figure it out.
Lizzie's head went up.
Lizzie: What did you bring for dinner?
Matt: Well, I brought Chinese. I wasn't sure how Jeremy was feeling, but he can have some white rice or something.
Lizzie got up from her stool and walked to the food.
Lizzie: Thanks.
She reached for a plate for Jeremy.
Matt: So, did you do anything interesting this afternoon?
Lizzie: I hung out with Jeremy a lot.
Matt: Cool.
More silence as Matt watched Lizzie fix a plate with rice and chicken for Jeremy. Matt decided he would help.
Matt: What does Jeremy want to drink?
Lizzie: I would give him Gatorade. It is in the refrigerator.
Matt got up from his stool and made a cup for Jeremy. He decided if Lizzie wasn't going to talk, then he would start to talk.
Matt: I have exams coming up soon.
Lizzie: (unenthusiastically) Oh?
Matt: Yeah. I am not really stressed though. I think I am prepared.
Lizzie: Good.
Lizzie set Jeremy's plate of food on a tray and brought it to Jeremy while Matt brought in the Gatorade.
Matt: (to Jeremy) Hey buddy! Are you feeling better?
Jeremy: I feel good. I go the distance!
Matt laughed and gave Jeremy a pat on the head as he followed Lizzie back to the kitchen. Lizzie started to fix herself a plate.
Matt: So, Lizzie, is everything all right?
Matt sat back down on the kitchen stool.
Lizzie: (who sat down next to him) Yeah, I guess.
Matt: Why did you ask me over if everything is all right.
Lizzie: I need someone to talk to.
Matt: Well, I am listening.
Lizzie: You see, I talked to Gordo today and
Matt: Is Gordo okay?
Lizzie: Yeah, Gordo is great. It is just, he called, and out of nowhere he asked for me to marry him.
Matt: (surprised) What?
Lizzie: Yeah, I know I was really shocked myself.
Matt: I am not shocked, I am happy for you. I always wondered when you two would get married. When is the wedding?
Lizzie was silent again.
Matt: There is going to be a wedding, right?
Lizzie: I don't know. I mean, this has just happened so fast.
Matt: Do you love him?
Lizzie: Of course I do. I have always loved him.
Matt: Then what is the problem?
Lizzie: Well, I am not sure I can trust him.
Matt: You know he has never cheated on you.
Lizzie: I know, but how do I know he isn't just asking because of Jeremy?
Matt: Lizzie, he loved you before he even knew about Jeremy. I really don't see the problem here. I cannot tell you what to do Lizzie, but I can give you advice.
Lizzie: I could use some advice.
Matt: Well, you love Gordo and he loves you. You have never stopped loving him and vice versa. He really likes Jeremy and you have known each other since you could remember. Gordo isn't a bad kid, he has never been in jail, and he would certainly never leave you. You have to remember that you left him. He did not leave you. Besides, Jeremy and he get along great, and Jeremy could certainly use a male influence in his life, especially one of Gordo's experience.
Lizzie: I guess you are right.
Matt: Of course I am right. I love you, too Lizzie, and would never lead you in the wrong direction.
Lizzie hugged Matt.
Lizzie: I love you, too.
Lizzie and Matt talked for a little while longer and ate. When they were finished, they decided to join Jeremy who was still watching Hercules, but it was about to end.
Jeremy: I feel good.
Jeremy took a sip of Gatorade.
Lizzie: Well that is good.
Hercules was at the part where they were cutting the string of immortality for Meg. Jeremy turned his head away and covered his eyes.
Lizzie: He always does this. Every time we watch this movie, he does this.
Matt: How cute.
Lizzie: I know.
Soon, the movie ended, and Jeremy wanted to watch another movie. Matt decided it was time for him to go. Lizzie walked him to the door.
Matt: So, what are you going to say to Gordo?
Lizzie: I still don't know.
Matt rolled his eyes and walked outside. Lizzie shut the door behind her. Although she still was uncertain what she was going to say to Gordo, she felt a lot better now that she had talked to someone. Matt can really work miracles sometimes.
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A/N- Review, and I am going to hopefully write the next chapter tonight as well, although I am really not sure yet.