In this chapter, its the next day and Brian surprises Kay coming over and taking her to lunch. Miguel is looking for Kay and finds her at the Coffee House with Brian. He tells her that he filed for custody and the first court proceding is in a week.

Chapter 13 *********

Kay was sitting sketching some designs in bed waiting for Maria to get up. She feels Maria stiring next to her in bed.

"Goodmorning sweetie, how ya sleep?"

"Good."

"Well, I am almost done with these sketches and then we will go down and I will start breakfast, ok."

"O Tay! Can I see sketches?"

"Sure." Kay turned the sketch book to Maria.

"OOO Pretty. I like that one." said Maria pointing to a dress.

"You really like it?"

"Yeah."

"Well, lets go downstairs and I will make breakfast ok. We have to be quiet because we do not want to wake grandma and grandpa if they are not awake yet."

"O tay. Shhhh." Maria put her finger to her lips and made a shhh sound. She then tip toed quietly out of the room. Kay just followed and silently laughed. When they got downstairs Ivy was up making breakfast. Which was kind of surprising considering she can't cook.

"Ivy, your cooking!"

"Well, there are somethings I can cook. Your father is teaching me anyway. Have a seat. I made strawberry pancakes."

"That sounds good. They smell good too." Kay breathed in the sent of the sweet strawberries. She picked up a plate and put a little pancake for Maria and then made another plate for herself and sat down.

"Are you seeing Brian today?"

"I don't know. If he comes here, I don't know."

"Well, if you and Brian want to go out, I would love to watch Maria."

"Thanks but I couldn't have you watch her again. I mean..."

"No, I would be happy too. I would love to get to know her. She is such a sweetheart."

"Yeah, she my pride and joy. I don't know what I would do if Miguel won this custody case. I just couldn't live without Maria."

"Kay you don't even know if Miguel will sue. I don't think he is that kind of person. He is just a lot of talk sometimes. I doubt he will sue for custody."

"What!" yelled Sam

"Daddy!"

"Since when is he sueing for custody. When did you see him?"

"Brian, Maria, and I ran into Miguel, Charity, Simone, Reese, Jessica, John, David, and Grace yesterday. Brian had to go, he said he would take me home but I told him no. Then they confronted me and started a big argument on why I was here and all. Then Miguel and I argued about Maria and then he said he was sueing for custody."

"What did you say to him?" Sam asked in a calm voice

"Well, he wanted to see Maria and I said it wouldn't be a good idea right now. She doesn't really know him."

"He is her father Kay."

"Yes but he doesn't know her well. I just don't believe this is the right time and because I said that Miguel is now sueing for custody. Maria does not need all this confusion right now."

"I agree he shouldn't be sueing but I just think he should have a right to see his daughter."

"I know maybe tomorrow I will take her to see him."

They all ate their breakfast. Maria and Kay were headed up the stairs when there was a knock at the door. Kay answered and Brian was there.

"Hi." said Brian. He looked at her atire and thought she looked beautiful. Kay blushed.

"Um...I'm sorry...I am going to get dressed if you will just wait in the living room. Kay stepped aside and Brian walked in and sat in the living room. Kay ran upstairs and threw on a pair of jeans and sleveless black turtle neck sweater. She put her hair up in a simple clip and a little lipstick and coverup. She practically ran down the stairs like a teenage girl. She then walked in and sat next to Brian. Ivy and Sam excused themselves and Maria played happily on the floor.

"What beings you here?"

"I was just wondering if you wanted to go maybe out for a walk in the park or something. Have a little fun, then grab some lunch later."

"Sure, be right back."

Kay walked upstairs with Maria and asked Ivy if she could watch her and Ivy happily accepted. Brian and Kay left for the park. They were walking in the park when she felt something cold hit her coat. Kay looked up and saw Brian had hit her with a snowball. Kay gasped.

"HEY!" Kay picked up and made a snowball. She threw it at Brian hitting him square in the face. She then started to run because he chase after her with a snowball. She caught up with her and threw it at her but missed. They then both fell laughing.

"I....believe...you...hit me a snowball." said Kay trying to catch her breath.

"Hey, I said we were going to have some fun. What do you want to do next?"

Kay looked at Brian, they were still laying on ground, then Kay looked away and thought about something then kissed him square on the lips. Brian responded with lots of passion. They were there for a couple of minutes when they heard some kids.

"EWWWWWW!"

Kay and Brian looked up and laughed. Brian helped Kay up and they brushed the snow off of them.

"Well, now what do you wanna do?" asked Brian

"Well, mmmmm. I don't know. What do you think."

"I think we should build a snowman."

"A snowman. I haven't done one in a few years."

"Well, lets get to it them."

Brian and Kay spent the next few hours making snowman and snowangels. Then Brian suggested that they go have lunch at the Coffee House. When they got there they ordered and took their seats. They were talking for awhile when Miguel walked in with Charity and they walked over to Brian and Kay.

"Kay I have been looking all over for you."

"Hi Miguel. Miguel, Charity this is Brian. Brian this is Maria's father Miguel and his girlfriend Charity." Brian, Miguel, and Charity exchanged hellos and then Miguel started to speak to Kay.

"As I was saying before. I have been looking everywhere for you. I wanted you to know that the first court proceding is next week."

"Miguel! You are actually sueing me for custody. I thought it was just some ploy to see Maria."

"It is. I think that she would be better raised with Charity and I."

"I don't think so. I can't stay here forever with this court thing. I have to go back home and finish all my designs and be at the opening of my new line."

"Well, ask yourself this question. Whats more important keeping your daughter or your show?"

"I guess I have no choice. But would it help if I brought Maria over to see you at your house?"

"It would help but I would still sue for custody."

"Why. All you wanted is to see Maria."

"Yes, but not for just one day. I want her here all the time. I don't want you to take her to California."

"Well, fine then. I hope you have a good lawyer and you can forget about seeing her tomorrow at all. I also will inform you that Maria will definetly be coming home with me."

"Well, whatever you want to think Kay. Goodbye."

Miguel and Charity left.

"What was that all about?"

"Miguel is sueing me for custody because I will not let him see Maria."

"Why don't you just let him see Maria."

"She doesn't know him that well and you just heard him. He doesn't just want to see Maria just one day he wants her to be here all the time." Kay was about to cry.

"Don't cry. Come on. Don't you have a good lawyer?"

"Yeah, he cost a fortune but I can afford it. I don't think Miguel can afford a lawyer though."

"Well, don't worry. You need any help I will help anyway I can."

"Thanks Brian."

Brian and Kay had a good lunch. Then they left. Kay wanted to go back to her Dad house and spend some time with Maria. She feels that she didn't spend enough time with her. Brian, Kay and Maria played in the living room for awhile. Kay asked Brian to stay the rest of the day and to stay for dinner. They had a nice dinner and Brian left. Kay saw him to the door with a quick peck on the lips. Kay put Maria to bed and started to work on her sketches. Kay fell asleep thinking once again about Brian with a smile on her lips.

Next chapter***************Its a week later in the court room. The first proceding in the custody battle over Maria.