Chapter 12 : Going Home
Part 1: Returns
The trial had been over for about 2 weeks Keisha was going home that night.. Lucy and Kevin decided to take a trip out to Glen Oak for the weekend. Lucy and Kevin were packing the overnight bags and Kris's large Diaper bag. they could fit all of Kris' stuff in it..
Kevin: Lucy are you excited about this weekend?
Lucy: yes I am This is the first time that we can see my mom and brothers and sisters.. I am also nervous this is the first time I have been in Glen Oak since last year
Kevin: yeah I am excited too. Kris' first plane trip.. I understand and I will be there for you all the way thru the trip
Lucy: yes I know hopefully he will sleep thru the flight
Kevin: I am sure he will
Keisha: I can not even thank you 2 enough for all the help you have given me..
Kevin and Lucy: don't worry about it.
Lucy, Kevin, Kris and Keisha left for the airport. The flight went very smoothly Kris slept most of the way he only woke up to take a bottle but went right back to sleep.. They arrived in Glen Oak about midnight Eric and Morgan picked them up and took them back to their respective houses.. Lucy and Kevin stayed in the apartment over the garage.
~~~The Next Morning~~~
Lucy and Kris walked in to the main house.. Kevin was still asleep because Kris was awake most of the night when they home and Kevin stayed up with since Lucy needs the rest with the baby one the way..
Annie: hey Luce.. Let me see my baby.
Lucy: here he is.. Mom please don't spoil him this weekend. I really don't like that..
Annie: oh posh.. He is my only and first grandson I can spoil if I want too..
Ruthie came down stairs to get breakfast..
Ruthie: Hey Kris it your aunt Ruthie.
Lucy: I remember when people actually talked to me.
Ruthie: oh hi Lucy giving Lucy a hug but going back to Kris taking him from Annie.
Annie: watch his head.
Ruthie: I know I know
Ruthie took Kris upstairs and started playing with him.. Kevin comes in downstairs.. Kevin entered the Kitchen as Lucy and Annie were talking..
Lucy: Mom, its really great to be home
Annie: Yes Luce its really good to see you.
Kevin: Were is Kris?
Lucy: upstairs with Ruthie
Kevin * heading upstairs* I'm just going to pop my head in and check on him..
Lucy: Leave him alone he is fine she came down stairs and got a juice bottle for him. Let her spend some quality time with her nephew..
Kevin: ok then. Luce do you want to go for a walk just the two of us since Kris is being entertained?
Lucy: sure.. Mom you don't mind keeping an eye on Kris do you? Annie: of course not you two go enjoy your selves
Lucy: thanks mom
Lucy hugged and kissed her mom and her and Kevin walked out the door..
Kevin: so where does everybody hang out at?
Lucy: the promenade
Kevin: then lets go there..
Lucy: sure
Lucy and Kevin walked to the promenade.. While walking to the promenade Kevin asked Lucy more about the surprise meeting with Andrew Nayloss on the day of Keisha's..
Kevin: Luce, The day of the trial when I called you said that you ran into an ex of yours..
Lucy: yes Andrew Nayloss.
Kevin: you told me earlier that he was a "girly" man.
Lucy: yeah. he wanted me to pay for him on everything and His dad sent him to Europe to get away from me because I was a "bad seed"
Kevin: you a bad seed.. HAHAHA.
Lucy: yes I know But remember I was known a the make-out queen
Kevin: yes I know.but should I be Jealous of Andrew?
Lucy: by Andrew NO WAY.. He is male chaffinest pig.. And His dad is worse than him.
Kevin: good.. I Love you Lucy Anne Kinkirk..
Lucy: and I love you Kevin James Kinkirk.
Lucy and Kevin finally made it to the promenade..
Kevin: this is really nice..
Lucy: yeah it is.
Lucy and Kevin walked arm and arm around the promenade for about an hour and half. Lucy told Kevin all about the promenade. They eventually started getting hungry and stopped at ate at Pete's Pizza. They sat down outside and ordered there pizza. While waiting for their pizza Lucy began to feel uneasy.
Kevin: Luce, honey are you ok?
Lucy: yeah I just feel like everyone in talking about me. Lucy was right.. They looked up and saw everybody pointing and talking about Lucy.. Lucy was known as a PK (preachers Kid) and Lucy was the most behaved out of all the Camdens.. So it was surprise to the whole town when they found out Lucy's secret.
~~~Camdens~~~
Ruthie: Mom , I am getting hungry .. I putt Kris in my bed he is snuggled between two pillows so he won't fall off..
Annie: Ok Ruthie lets get the twins' baby monitors and put it with Kris.. So we can here him cry..
Ruthie: sounds good..
Annie: I can't believe how big he ahs gotten since this photo ( as she picked up a photo of Kris in the incubator that Ruthie had framed)
Ruthie: I know.. He is such a sweet baby.. I love him so much..
Annie: so do I.. Lets go fix lunch..
Ruthie and Annie went down stairs and fixed a couple of sandwiches.. They were barely finished when Kris started to cry..
Eric: (from upstairs ) I will get him
Annie: thanks Eric, he probably wet and hungry so bring him down and I will feed him
Eric: (coming downstairs with Kris in his arms) I will change and feed him you got to feed him breakfast and Ruthie put him down for his nap.
Annie: ok. his bottle in the warmer and here is diaper.
Eric: thanks.
~~~Pete's Pizza~~~
Lucy and Kevin were finishing up their pizza when Lucy heard someone call her name..
Voice: LUCY CAMDEN HOW,. HOW COULD YOU SHOW YOU FACE HERE?
Lucy turned around and saw her best friend from before she left.. Shelby
Lucy: Shelby. What do you mean me show my face here.. I am eating with my husband
Shelby: You with him
Lucy: you mean Kevin my husband?
Shelby: Yes you were the daughter that every set of parents wanted.. You do what you were told.. You are were even going to major in theology.. Then you go off to New York and make the BIGGEST mistake of your life.I mean Lucy you were so prefect.. Why would you miss up your life for him.You would help any one no matter the problem..
Lucy: Listen here Shelby.. Me and Kevin are very happy and I seriously doubt that I am the daughter that everyone wanted.. I know for fact that a lot of Parents that could not stand me.. So to call me a role model of some sort that's ridiculous..
Shelby: but still your son was a mistake right?
Lucy was growing angrier and angrier by the minute.
Lucy: MY SON IS NOT A MISTAKE.. Ok I did make some rash judgments and I paying for them now.. But to call my son a mistake.. NEVER.. SO Please LEAVE ME AND MY FAMILY ALONE.
Lucy and Kevin got up paid for their pizza and headed home.
Lucy: I can't believe that I mean she called Kris a mistake to my face..
Kevin: Luce, don't fret about little things like that. .She doesn't know how happy we are.. Lets go back to your parents house and enjoy or time with your family..
Lucy: I love you so much and Thank you
Kevin: for what?
Lucy: for making me so happy for the first time in my life
Kevin: for that well you are welcome.. and thank you for the same
Lucy: your welcome.
Lucy and Kevin reached the Camden house around 1:00 in the afternoon they had been gone for about 3 hours and missed Kris already.Lucy and Kevin went inside and headed for the kitchen..
Lucy: MOM, DAD were back..
Annie: good dad is upstairs telling Kris about you as a baby and showing him old photos..
Kevin: baby pics of Lucy!!
Annie: yep
Kevin: cool
Lucy: no way you are not looking at them
Kevin: why are you embarrassed?
Lucy: umm.. No
Kevin: yes you are..
Ruthie: came in behind Annie. hey Luce catch.. Ruthie threw a picture of Lucy in the tub..
Kevin: awww look at the cute tooshie..
Lucy: *blushing* shut up.
Luce and Kevin raced upstairs before Eric got to involved with the pictures and the stories.
Lucy: dad.. Kris needs to eat..
Eric: no he doesn't he just ate..
Kevin: come on Luce lets go back to the apartment and spend some time together
Eric: yeah go he is fine.
Lucy and Kevin headed to the apartment..
Chapter 12: Going Home
Part 2: Explaining the Unexplainable
Lucy and Kevin woke up early the next morning realizing that they left Kris at the main house all night.. Lucy jumped out of bed and got dressed. Kevin was close behind her.. They walked in the kitchen and found Kris being fed some baby cereal..
Annie: You left his bag and the bag had some cereal and there was one bottle left from last night
Kevin: We left HIM here last night
Ruthie: that's ok We had a sleep over in my room..
Lucy: I am so sorry Ruthie did he wake you?
Ruthie: no he slept thru the night.. Kevin: WOW that's the first time
Lucy: yeah I know.
Ruthie: well I am going to get ready for church.
Lucy: Ok I am going to go get Kris ready and then myself..
Annie: oh Luce he is not finished eating yet.. He has his dress clothed in his bag I can get him ready..
Ruthie: No I will come on Kris..
Ruthie picks Kris up out of the highchair and takes him upstairs.
~~~About 1 hour Later~~~
The whole Camden/ Kinkirk clan left for Glen Oak Community Church They soon arrived and made their way inside. Lucy headed for the nursery to put Kris in. Kevin and Lucy finally were able to make their way into the sanctuary.. While walking down the aisle Lucy were getting smirks and stares.. They finally made sat down next too the rest of The Camden family. Eric walked onto the altar and started the sermon.
Lucy: (whispering to Kevin) I feel so awkward in here its been over a year and half since I have been here..
Kevin: I know Luce but just ignore them..
Lucy: I know but still
Kevin: Lets just sit down
Eric: as you can tell my wonderful daughter Lucy and her loving husband are back home to visit.. And I know everyone knows their circumstances.and this is what my sermon is about this week GOSSIP and what is does to a family and friends..
Eric went on and on about how gossip wrecks the lives of the ones that spread the rumors and the ones that's the rumors are about.. They finally closed with prayer and Lucy went got Kris from the nursery.Lucy was walking down the hallway And Mike Pierce getting a baby from the nursery.. Lucy wondered why he was getting a baby..
Lucy: MIKE.. Wait up
Mike turned around and smiled when he saw Lucy.
Mike: hey Luce what's up?
Lucy: nothing much just getting Kris
Mike: Yeah I heard about you having a son..
Lucy: want to see him
Mike: sure
Kevin walked up behind Lucy as she was getting Kris..
Kevin waved at Mike and smiled..
Lucy: Oh Kev. I am so sorry this is Mike Pierce.. He and I dated very briefly in school.. And we went on to be Best friends.. Mike this is my husband Kevin Kinkirk and This is my little guy Kristopher Matthew Kinkirk..
Kevin: Its nice to meet you..
Mike: likewise..
Kevin: who is the gorgeous girl?
Mike: this is my daughter Kylie Jo Pierce.. But I call her K.J.
Lucy: she is so cute how old is she?
Mike: she is 4 months today
Luce: she is so cute..
Mike: how old is your son?
Kevin: lets see umm.
Lucy: he almost 7 months
Kevin: I knew that..
Lucy: sure whatever.
Kevin: Would you like to join us for lunch..
Mike: that would be great
Kevin: good.. Do we need to wait on your wife?
Mike: no I am not married.
Lucy: well who is K.J.'s mom
Mike: lets not discuss that here..
Lucy: oh ok..
Kevin: Ok well I am starving and I told your mom that we were going out to eat with Kris so can we please go.
Mike: I am ready do you want me to follow you?
Lucy: that's great
Mike: ok.
Mike, K.J. , Kevin and Lucy and Kris left the church and headed to a nearby restaurant.
Lucy brought out a bottle and fed Kris. Mike did the same with Kylie.. A short time later the waitress came over and got their drink orders.. She came back with the drinks.. The gang ordered their food and ate.. They finished there dinners and sat around and talked but the fun times came to an abrupt end.Lucy had taken Kris to the bathroom to change his diaper. Kevin had gone to the bathroom himself leaving Mike and Kylie alone..
Female: MICHAEL ALLAN PIERCE WHAT RE YOU DOING WITH HER.. YOU TOOK HER TO THAT CHURCH DIDN'T YOU.
Mike: Shelby, Look I can do whatever I want, you signed over your maternal rights and I have full custody of her.. So you might not want to tell what I can do with her..
Lucy returned shortly..
Lucy: SHELBY what are you doing here?
Shelby: asking you the same I thought you "happily" married..
Kevin: we are we were just having lunch with some new friends..
Mike: Lucy. Kevin this is Kylie's MOTHER.
Shelby: Yes I am HER mom..
Mike: NO MOTHER.. You signed over your rights to me. So leave us alone..
Lucy: Shelby.. You did what? Just yesterday you were badgering me about me and my lifestyle..
Shelby: just shut the HELL up Lucy..
Mike: Look Shelby you need to leave NOW before I have him (pointing to the host) call the cops and tell them that you are harassing me.
Shelby was very angered by this and walked out.
Lucy: why did She sign Kylie over to you?
Mike: she did not to be a mother she never felt anything for her.. Even when she was pregnant she knew I was against abortion but she tried to do anything to hurt K.J. the day she was born Shelby just had the nurse hand her to me and rolled over and went to sleep. She wanted to put her up for adoption but I did not strangers raising my child so I am now single father and loving every moment..
Lucy: I can't believe that
Mike: we were together for about 7 months and then we found out she was expecting and things fell apart..
Lucy: I am sorry to her about that..
Mike: thanks.. I am trying to find a job outside California so I can get Kylie out of this hostile environment..
Kevin: what do you do?
Mike: I am a licensed social worker..
Kevin (smiling) Umm how do you fell about Michigan?
Mike:.
Chapter 12: Going Home
Part 3: Angels and Owed Favors
Mike:. What do you mean Kevin?
Kevin: The division of the police department I work for is looking a social worker.. You should come back with me and Lucy and apply for the position..
Lucy: Mike that's a great idea
Mike: Yes it is and thank you
Lucy: we are leaving tomorrow night do you think you can get a plane ticket?
Mike: I think I can..
Kevin: Good
Mike: but I don't want to take K.J. with me right away I don't want her to get use to a place then me not get the job..
Kevin: that is completely understandable
Lucy: couldn't your mom watch her?
Mike: oh Luce I am so sorry I didn't tell you my mother passed away 2 months before K.J. was born
Luce: Oh Mike I am so sorry to hear about that
Mike: thanks
Luce: I bet my mom would watch her..
Mike: No I don't want to be inconvenience I will take her along it will be good for her..
Luce: are you sure
Mike: yeah I am
Luce: ok Lets go home Kevin
Lucy Kevin Kris and K.J. and Mike leave the restaurant and head to their perspective houses..
~~MIKES~~
Mike lived in a cramped 1 bedroom efficiency K.J.'s crib was up in the dinning room..
Mike (to K.J): daddy is going to try to make a better life for us.. Mike checked the messages on the answering machine..
Shelby: MIKE I HAVE DECIEDED THAT I WANT KYLIE BACK.. YOU ARE NO GOOD FOR HER.. I AM GOING TO COURT TO GET MY MATERNIAL RIGHTS BACK.. I WILL HAVE HER AGAIN.. SHE IS MINE NOT YOURS.
Mike (to himself) : she can not do that can she Mike hurried and packed bag for him and Kylie..
Mike said a prayer right after hearing the message..
Mike: Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to you and give all my worries and tribulations to you. I know that you can help me in the way that you want me to.. Please say hi to my mom.. I miss her.. Thank you for K.J. she is my little angel..
AMEN Little did Mike Know his prayers were already being out in motion.
~~Camdens~~ (Kitchen Annie and Luce are talking)
Luce: I can not believe what Mike has gone thru.. OH man He had non one to lean on when his mom died and taking care of Kylie.
Annie: yes I know it was hard for him
Luce: how do you know?
Annie: he came to your father and asked for some help in arranging the funereal for his mom and then asked for some money to get him an apartment for him and Kylie..
Luce: OH my goodness..
Eric: hey girls
Luce: hi dad
Eric: what's wrong?
Luce: I ran into Mike Pierce and his daughter..
Eric: Oh.. Has he found a job yet?
Annie: I have volunteered to take of Kylie while he looks for a job but he takes along everywhere,.. He told that she is responsibility and he does not want to be burden on anyone..
Luce: no.. yeah I know, While we were at lunch Kevin asked him what he does and Kevin told him that the division of Kevin's department was hiring a social worker and he is taking Kylie along.
Annie: Oh thank goodness he deservers it
Eric: Man, That young man deserves a good job. he is trying so hard to support Kylie and himself Have you seen the apartment he lives in?
Luce: no why?
Annie: Lucy its in the bad part of town..
Luce: you mean over off of Winkler and Edgebrook..
Annie: yeah..
Luce: Oh man..
~~~Living Room~~~ (Kevin is the telephone working some kind of miracle)
Kevin: Captain Davis, this is Detective Kinkirk and I was wondering if the position of the Social Worker still available?
Davis ( the Captain in charge of hiring new people). yes why Kinkirk?
Kevin: because I have a friend that needs a job he has a 4 month old daughter and the mother refuses to support him.. He is flying back with me and Lucy tomorrow for a job interview.. Can you help out any?
Davis: Do you what college he went to?
Kevin: no but hold on..
Kevin yells for just Eric to come.(Eric of course was in on the plan to help Mike)
Eric: yes Kevin..
Kevin: its one my bosses tell him about Mike..
Eric: oh ok.
Eric: Captain Davis?
Davis: yes?
Eric: Mike Pierce attended Crawford University.. He graduated from high school in December and went right to college in the spring he took a full course in the summer and the fall.. a mini over Christmas and a full course in the Winter. all this while working at a local Pizza Restaurant here and taking care of young child.
Davis: this person sounds incredible.. Tell him to sell his house and move here.. I will take a chance with him and hire w/o an interview.
Eric: ok thank sir and you will not be disappointed
Davis: I am sure I won't be..
Eric and Davis hung up the phone and Eric told Kevin the good news..
Kevin went to the kitchen and told Lucy and Annie about the news..
Kevin: Annie, do you have Mike's number?
Annie: yeah why?
Kevin: because he has the job
Lucy: HUH? BUT how, when , HOW
Kevin: just say someone owed me a favor..
Lucy: Oh Kevin. lets not tell him over the phone lets go to his house..
Kevin: Luce me and Eric will go Eric told me about the neighborhood he lives in.. I will bring him back tonight with us.. And his stuff that he absolutely needs..
Kevin and Eric left for Mikes apartment.
Part 1: Returns
The trial had been over for about 2 weeks Keisha was going home that night.. Lucy and Kevin decided to take a trip out to Glen Oak for the weekend. Lucy and Kevin were packing the overnight bags and Kris's large Diaper bag. they could fit all of Kris' stuff in it..
Kevin: Lucy are you excited about this weekend?
Lucy: yes I am This is the first time that we can see my mom and brothers and sisters.. I am also nervous this is the first time I have been in Glen Oak since last year
Kevin: yeah I am excited too. Kris' first plane trip.. I understand and I will be there for you all the way thru the trip
Lucy: yes I know hopefully he will sleep thru the flight
Kevin: I am sure he will
Keisha: I can not even thank you 2 enough for all the help you have given me..
Kevin and Lucy: don't worry about it.
Lucy, Kevin, Kris and Keisha left for the airport. The flight went very smoothly Kris slept most of the way he only woke up to take a bottle but went right back to sleep.. They arrived in Glen Oak about midnight Eric and Morgan picked them up and took them back to their respective houses.. Lucy and Kevin stayed in the apartment over the garage.
~~~The Next Morning~~~
Lucy and Kris walked in to the main house.. Kevin was still asleep because Kris was awake most of the night when they home and Kevin stayed up with since Lucy needs the rest with the baby one the way..
Annie: hey Luce.. Let me see my baby.
Lucy: here he is.. Mom please don't spoil him this weekend. I really don't like that..
Annie: oh posh.. He is my only and first grandson I can spoil if I want too..
Ruthie came down stairs to get breakfast..
Ruthie: Hey Kris it your aunt Ruthie.
Lucy: I remember when people actually talked to me.
Ruthie: oh hi Lucy giving Lucy a hug but going back to Kris taking him from Annie.
Annie: watch his head.
Ruthie: I know I know
Ruthie took Kris upstairs and started playing with him.. Kevin comes in downstairs.. Kevin entered the Kitchen as Lucy and Annie were talking..
Lucy: Mom, its really great to be home
Annie: Yes Luce its really good to see you.
Kevin: Were is Kris?
Lucy: upstairs with Ruthie
Kevin * heading upstairs* I'm just going to pop my head in and check on him..
Lucy: Leave him alone he is fine she came down stairs and got a juice bottle for him. Let her spend some quality time with her nephew..
Kevin: ok then. Luce do you want to go for a walk just the two of us since Kris is being entertained?
Lucy: sure.. Mom you don't mind keeping an eye on Kris do you? Annie: of course not you two go enjoy your selves
Lucy: thanks mom
Lucy hugged and kissed her mom and her and Kevin walked out the door..
Kevin: so where does everybody hang out at?
Lucy: the promenade
Kevin: then lets go there..
Lucy: sure
Lucy and Kevin walked to the promenade.. While walking to the promenade Kevin asked Lucy more about the surprise meeting with Andrew Nayloss on the day of Keisha's..
Kevin: Luce, The day of the trial when I called you said that you ran into an ex of yours..
Lucy: yes Andrew Nayloss.
Kevin: you told me earlier that he was a "girly" man.
Lucy: yeah. he wanted me to pay for him on everything and His dad sent him to Europe to get away from me because I was a "bad seed"
Kevin: you a bad seed.. HAHAHA.
Lucy: yes I know But remember I was known a the make-out queen
Kevin: yes I know.but should I be Jealous of Andrew?
Lucy: by Andrew NO WAY.. He is male chaffinest pig.. And His dad is worse than him.
Kevin: good.. I Love you Lucy Anne Kinkirk..
Lucy: and I love you Kevin James Kinkirk.
Lucy and Kevin finally made it to the promenade..
Kevin: this is really nice..
Lucy: yeah it is.
Lucy and Kevin walked arm and arm around the promenade for about an hour and half. Lucy told Kevin all about the promenade. They eventually started getting hungry and stopped at ate at Pete's Pizza. They sat down outside and ordered there pizza. While waiting for their pizza Lucy began to feel uneasy.
Kevin: Luce, honey are you ok?
Lucy: yeah I just feel like everyone in talking about me. Lucy was right.. They looked up and saw everybody pointing and talking about Lucy.. Lucy was known as a PK (preachers Kid) and Lucy was the most behaved out of all the Camdens.. So it was surprise to the whole town when they found out Lucy's secret.
~~~Camdens~~~
Ruthie: Mom , I am getting hungry .. I putt Kris in my bed he is snuggled between two pillows so he won't fall off..
Annie: Ok Ruthie lets get the twins' baby monitors and put it with Kris.. So we can here him cry..
Ruthie: sounds good..
Annie: I can't believe how big he ahs gotten since this photo ( as she picked up a photo of Kris in the incubator that Ruthie had framed)
Ruthie: I know.. He is such a sweet baby.. I love him so much..
Annie: so do I.. Lets go fix lunch..
Ruthie and Annie went down stairs and fixed a couple of sandwiches.. They were barely finished when Kris started to cry..
Eric: (from upstairs ) I will get him
Annie: thanks Eric, he probably wet and hungry so bring him down and I will feed him
Eric: (coming downstairs with Kris in his arms) I will change and feed him you got to feed him breakfast and Ruthie put him down for his nap.
Annie: ok. his bottle in the warmer and here is diaper.
Eric: thanks.
~~~Pete's Pizza~~~
Lucy and Kevin were finishing up their pizza when Lucy heard someone call her name..
Voice: LUCY CAMDEN HOW,. HOW COULD YOU SHOW YOU FACE HERE?
Lucy turned around and saw her best friend from before she left.. Shelby
Lucy: Shelby. What do you mean me show my face here.. I am eating with my husband
Shelby: You with him
Lucy: you mean Kevin my husband?
Shelby: Yes you were the daughter that every set of parents wanted.. You do what you were told.. You are were even going to major in theology.. Then you go off to New York and make the BIGGEST mistake of your life.I mean Lucy you were so prefect.. Why would you miss up your life for him.You would help any one no matter the problem..
Lucy: Listen here Shelby.. Me and Kevin are very happy and I seriously doubt that I am the daughter that everyone wanted.. I know for fact that a lot of Parents that could not stand me.. So to call me a role model of some sort that's ridiculous..
Shelby: but still your son was a mistake right?
Lucy was growing angrier and angrier by the minute.
Lucy: MY SON IS NOT A MISTAKE.. Ok I did make some rash judgments and I paying for them now.. But to call my son a mistake.. NEVER.. SO Please LEAVE ME AND MY FAMILY ALONE.
Lucy and Kevin got up paid for their pizza and headed home.
Lucy: I can't believe that I mean she called Kris a mistake to my face..
Kevin: Luce, don't fret about little things like that. .She doesn't know how happy we are.. Lets go back to your parents house and enjoy or time with your family..
Lucy: I love you so much and Thank you
Kevin: for what?
Lucy: for making me so happy for the first time in my life
Kevin: for that well you are welcome.. and thank you for the same
Lucy: your welcome.
Lucy and Kevin reached the Camden house around 1:00 in the afternoon they had been gone for about 3 hours and missed Kris already.Lucy and Kevin went inside and headed for the kitchen..
Lucy: MOM, DAD were back..
Annie: good dad is upstairs telling Kris about you as a baby and showing him old photos..
Kevin: baby pics of Lucy!!
Annie: yep
Kevin: cool
Lucy: no way you are not looking at them
Kevin: why are you embarrassed?
Lucy: umm.. No
Kevin: yes you are..
Ruthie: came in behind Annie. hey Luce catch.. Ruthie threw a picture of Lucy in the tub..
Kevin: awww look at the cute tooshie..
Lucy: *blushing* shut up.
Luce and Kevin raced upstairs before Eric got to involved with the pictures and the stories.
Lucy: dad.. Kris needs to eat..
Eric: no he doesn't he just ate..
Kevin: come on Luce lets go back to the apartment and spend some time together
Eric: yeah go he is fine.
Lucy and Kevin headed to the apartment..
Chapter 12: Going Home
Part 2: Explaining the Unexplainable
Lucy and Kevin woke up early the next morning realizing that they left Kris at the main house all night.. Lucy jumped out of bed and got dressed. Kevin was close behind her.. They walked in the kitchen and found Kris being fed some baby cereal..
Annie: You left his bag and the bag had some cereal and there was one bottle left from last night
Kevin: We left HIM here last night
Ruthie: that's ok We had a sleep over in my room..
Lucy: I am so sorry Ruthie did he wake you?
Ruthie: no he slept thru the night.. Kevin: WOW that's the first time
Lucy: yeah I know.
Ruthie: well I am going to get ready for church.
Lucy: Ok I am going to go get Kris ready and then myself..
Annie: oh Luce he is not finished eating yet.. He has his dress clothed in his bag I can get him ready..
Ruthie: No I will come on Kris..
Ruthie picks Kris up out of the highchair and takes him upstairs.
~~~About 1 hour Later~~~
The whole Camden/ Kinkirk clan left for Glen Oak Community Church They soon arrived and made their way inside. Lucy headed for the nursery to put Kris in. Kevin and Lucy finally were able to make their way into the sanctuary.. While walking down the aisle Lucy were getting smirks and stares.. They finally made sat down next too the rest of The Camden family. Eric walked onto the altar and started the sermon.
Lucy: (whispering to Kevin) I feel so awkward in here its been over a year and half since I have been here..
Kevin: I know Luce but just ignore them..
Lucy: I know but still
Kevin: Lets just sit down
Eric: as you can tell my wonderful daughter Lucy and her loving husband are back home to visit.. And I know everyone knows their circumstances.and this is what my sermon is about this week GOSSIP and what is does to a family and friends..
Eric went on and on about how gossip wrecks the lives of the ones that spread the rumors and the ones that's the rumors are about.. They finally closed with prayer and Lucy went got Kris from the nursery.Lucy was walking down the hallway And Mike Pierce getting a baby from the nursery.. Lucy wondered why he was getting a baby..
Lucy: MIKE.. Wait up
Mike turned around and smiled when he saw Lucy.
Mike: hey Luce what's up?
Lucy: nothing much just getting Kris
Mike: Yeah I heard about you having a son..
Lucy: want to see him
Mike: sure
Kevin walked up behind Lucy as she was getting Kris..
Kevin waved at Mike and smiled..
Lucy: Oh Kev. I am so sorry this is Mike Pierce.. He and I dated very briefly in school.. And we went on to be Best friends.. Mike this is my husband Kevin Kinkirk and This is my little guy Kristopher Matthew Kinkirk..
Kevin: Its nice to meet you..
Mike: likewise..
Kevin: who is the gorgeous girl?
Mike: this is my daughter Kylie Jo Pierce.. But I call her K.J.
Lucy: she is so cute how old is she?
Mike: she is 4 months today
Luce: she is so cute..
Mike: how old is your son?
Kevin: lets see umm.
Lucy: he almost 7 months
Kevin: I knew that..
Lucy: sure whatever.
Kevin: Would you like to join us for lunch..
Mike: that would be great
Kevin: good.. Do we need to wait on your wife?
Mike: no I am not married.
Lucy: well who is K.J.'s mom
Mike: lets not discuss that here..
Lucy: oh ok..
Kevin: Ok well I am starving and I told your mom that we were going out to eat with Kris so can we please go.
Mike: I am ready do you want me to follow you?
Lucy: that's great
Mike: ok.
Mike, K.J. , Kevin and Lucy and Kris left the church and headed to a nearby restaurant.
Lucy brought out a bottle and fed Kris. Mike did the same with Kylie.. A short time later the waitress came over and got their drink orders.. She came back with the drinks.. The gang ordered their food and ate.. They finished there dinners and sat around and talked but the fun times came to an abrupt end.Lucy had taken Kris to the bathroom to change his diaper. Kevin had gone to the bathroom himself leaving Mike and Kylie alone..
Female: MICHAEL ALLAN PIERCE WHAT RE YOU DOING WITH HER.. YOU TOOK HER TO THAT CHURCH DIDN'T YOU.
Mike: Shelby, Look I can do whatever I want, you signed over your maternal rights and I have full custody of her.. So you might not want to tell what I can do with her..
Lucy returned shortly..
Lucy: SHELBY what are you doing here?
Shelby: asking you the same I thought you "happily" married..
Kevin: we are we were just having lunch with some new friends..
Mike: Lucy. Kevin this is Kylie's MOTHER.
Shelby: Yes I am HER mom..
Mike: NO MOTHER.. You signed over your rights to me. So leave us alone..
Lucy: Shelby.. You did what? Just yesterday you were badgering me about me and my lifestyle..
Shelby: just shut the HELL up Lucy..
Mike: Look Shelby you need to leave NOW before I have him (pointing to the host) call the cops and tell them that you are harassing me.
Shelby was very angered by this and walked out.
Lucy: why did She sign Kylie over to you?
Mike: she did not to be a mother she never felt anything for her.. Even when she was pregnant she knew I was against abortion but she tried to do anything to hurt K.J. the day she was born Shelby just had the nurse hand her to me and rolled over and went to sleep. She wanted to put her up for adoption but I did not strangers raising my child so I am now single father and loving every moment..
Lucy: I can't believe that
Mike: we were together for about 7 months and then we found out she was expecting and things fell apart..
Lucy: I am sorry to her about that..
Mike: thanks.. I am trying to find a job outside California so I can get Kylie out of this hostile environment..
Kevin: what do you do?
Mike: I am a licensed social worker..
Kevin (smiling) Umm how do you fell about Michigan?
Mike:.
Chapter 12: Going Home
Part 3: Angels and Owed Favors
Mike:. What do you mean Kevin?
Kevin: The division of the police department I work for is looking a social worker.. You should come back with me and Lucy and apply for the position..
Lucy: Mike that's a great idea
Mike: Yes it is and thank you
Lucy: we are leaving tomorrow night do you think you can get a plane ticket?
Mike: I think I can..
Kevin: Good
Mike: but I don't want to take K.J. with me right away I don't want her to get use to a place then me not get the job..
Kevin: that is completely understandable
Lucy: couldn't your mom watch her?
Mike: oh Luce I am so sorry I didn't tell you my mother passed away 2 months before K.J. was born
Luce: Oh Mike I am so sorry to hear about that
Mike: thanks
Luce: I bet my mom would watch her..
Mike: No I don't want to be inconvenience I will take her along it will be good for her..
Luce: are you sure
Mike: yeah I am
Luce: ok Lets go home Kevin
Lucy Kevin Kris and K.J. and Mike leave the restaurant and head to their perspective houses..
~~MIKES~~
Mike lived in a cramped 1 bedroom efficiency K.J.'s crib was up in the dinning room..
Mike (to K.J): daddy is going to try to make a better life for us.. Mike checked the messages on the answering machine..
Shelby: MIKE I HAVE DECIEDED THAT I WANT KYLIE BACK.. YOU ARE NO GOOD FOR HER.. I AM GOING TO COURT TO GET MY MATERNIAL RIGHTS BACK.. I WILL HAVE HER AGAIN.. SHE IS MINE NOT YOURS.
Mike (to himself) : she can not do that can she Mike hurried and packed bag for him and Kylie..
Mike said a prayer right after hearing the message..
Mike: Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to you and give all my worries and tribulations to you. I know that you can help me in the way that you want me to.. Please say hi to my mom.. I miss her.. Thank you for K.J. she is my little angel..
AMEN Little did Mike Know his prayers were already being out in motion.
~~Camdens~~ (Kitchen Annie and Luce are talking)
Luce: I can not believe what Mike has gone thru.. OH man He had non one to lean on when his mom died and taking care of Kylie.
Annie: yes I know it was hard for him
Luce: how do you know?
Annie: he came to your father and asked for some help in arranging the funereal for his mom and then asked for some money to get him an apartment for him and Kylie..
Luce: OH my goodness..
Eric: hey girls
Luce: hi dad
Eric: what's wrong?
Luce: I ran into Mike Pierce and his daughter..
Eric: Oh.. Has he found a job yet?
Annie: I have volunteered to take of Kylie while he looks for a job but he takes along everywhere,.. He told that she is responsibility and he does not want to be burden on anyone..
Luce: no.. yeah I know, While we were at lunch Kevin asked him what he does and Kevin told him that the division of Kevin's department was hiring a social worker and he is taking Kylie along.
Annie: Oh thank goodness he deservers it
Eric: Man, That young man deserves a good job. he is trying so hard to support Kylie and himself Have you seen the apartment he lives in?
Luce: no why?
Annie: Lucy its in the bad part of town..
Luce: you mean over off of Winkler and Edgebrook..
Annie: yeah..
Luce: Oh man..
~~~Living Room~~~ (Kevin is the telephone working some kind of miracle)
Kevin: Captain Davis, this is Detective Kinkirk and I was wondering if the position of the Social Worker still available?
Davis ( the Captain in charge of hiring new people). yes why Kinkirk?
Kevin: because I have a friend that needs a job he has a 4 month old daughter and the mother refuses to support him.. He is flying back with me and Lucy tomorrow for a job interview.. Can you help out any?
Davis: Do you what college he went to?
Kevin: no but hold on..
Kevin yells for just Eric to come.(Eric of course was in on the plan to help Mike)
Eric: yes Kevin..
Kevin: its one my bosses tell him about Mike..
Eric: oh ok.
Eric: Captain Davis?
Davis: yes?
Eric: Mike Pierce attended Crawford University.. He graduated from high school in December and went right to college in the spring he took a full course in the summer and the fall.. a mini over Christmas and a full course in the Winter. all this while working at a local Pizza Restaurant here and taking care of young child.
Davis: this person sounds incredible.. Tell him to sell his house and move here.. I will take a chance with him and hire w/o an interview.
Eric: ok thank sir and you will not be disappointed
Davis: I am sure I won't be..
Eric and Davis hung up the phone and Eric told Kevin the good news..
Kevin went to the kitchen and told Lucy and Annie about the news..
Kevin: Annie, do you have Mike's number?
Annie: yeah why?
Kevin: because he has the job
Lucy: HUH? BUT how, when , HOW
Kevin: just say someone owed me a favor..
Lucy: Oh Kevin. lets not tell him over the phone lets go to his house..
Kevin: Luce me and Eric will go Eric told me about the neighborhood he lives in.. I will bring him back tonight with us.. And his stuff that he absolutely needs..
Kevin and Eric left for Mikes apartment.