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DEDICATED TO BEANER AND JOC FOR ALL THEIR CONSTANT SUPPORT AND I SUPPOSE PUTTING UP WITH MY SINGING LOL.
BEANER : The bellowing voice is???? Shown below lol. Thank you for all your support and constant reviewing throughout the making of this story, I don't know what I'd do without you and Joc. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!
JOC : Wonderful song, it reminded me of my school days when we used to sing that on the bus lol. I'm definitely going to tell my contacts in Broadway about you lol. Right here goes the last song I will sing in this story - BACK WHEN I WAS A CHILD, BEFORE LIFE REMOVED ALL THE INNOCENCE, MY FATHER WOULD LIFT ME HIGH, AND DANCE WITH MY MOTHER AND ME AND THEN SPIN AROUND ME AROUND UNTIL I FELL ASLEEP, THEN UP THE STAIRS HE WOULD CARRY ME AND I KNEW FOR SURE I WAS LOVED, IF I COULD GET ANOTHER CHANCE, ANOTHER WALK, ANOTHER DANCE WITH HIM, I'D PLAY A SONG THAT WOULD NEVER EVER END, HOW I'D LOVE, LOVE, LOVE TO DANCE WITH MY FATHER AGAIN - Luther Vandross dance with my father, it always make me cry that song lol. Anyways thank you for all your constant support and reviews you've given throughout this story. What would I do without you. Anyways CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!!
ZOMBIEGURL98 - Thank you for your review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!
SNORTS90 - I'll keep your Adam/Connie pregnant idea in mind for future stories, I promise. Thank you for your reviews. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!!
Chapter 19
CONNIE'S P.O.V
"CONSTANCE"! A voice bellowed.
I could tell it was Terry, Pete was about to turn around when I pushed him forward to keep walking, whispering to everyone to ignore him. I could vaguely hear his brief calling his name, but whether or not he was actually paying attention to her, I don't know.
"Constance, you answer me when I'm talking to you". His hand grip around my arm and pull me backwards, swinging me into the wall. On impact of the wall, I must have winded myself as I felt it difficult to breath.
I felt Gordon and Adam grab hold of me before I sunk to the floor, I also saw Pete step forward toward Terry. That was the last thing I wanted or needed right now, Pete to start a fight with him.
"PETE". I called. "Leave him, I'm fine". I told him once he had turned to face me. I quickly caught my breath back and walked away from Terry. On entering the side room we had been allocated, everyone began fussing around me. "I'm fine, I just knocked the wind out of myself". I told them calmly.
"You didn't, he did". Julie spat.
"Please, just leave it". I almost begged. Eventually everyone dropped it, and we chatted idly amongst ourselves.
Half an hour later, we re-entered the court room. Statements of encouragement were given by the ducks and Pete. I sat nervously at the sided of Gordon, he gripped my hand under the table, I returned this by gripping even tighter.
"ALL RISE". A voice shouted as the judge appeared.
"Be seated". The judge told us as he sat. "This has been a very hard decision for me, as the consequences involve two young and innocent children. However, to come to my decision, I had to think about the attitudes of both Miss Moreau an Mr Gunning, who wanted what is best for the children all along. Normally in cases such as this, I award full custody to the biological parent". I grasped Gordon's hand tighter and held my breath for the following dreaded words. "Upon hearing about the incident outside, half an hour ago and among other things, I award full custody to Miss Moreau". He concluded.
"ALL RISE". The voice boomed again and the judge disappeared.
I felt two arms wrap around me. I couldn't believe it, Kelly and Tyler were mine. This quickly sunk in and I jumped into Gordon's arms, we were quickly encircled by Pete and the ducks.
"Con, you've won". I heard Adam whisper as he lifted me into a hug. I had tears of happiness streaming down my face as I continued embracing my friends. I turned back to Gordon and leapt into a hug with him.
"Thank you so much. I owe you so, so much". I stood back a little.
"Ducks fly together, remember that". He smiled back at me.
We all headed back to my place, where I immediately cracked open the first bottle of champagne. Julie and Charlie offered to go and pick Kelly and Tyler up for me. When they had gone, I went into the kitchen to get another glass for John who had just arrived. Just as I turned around Pete was stood behind me.
"Connie, I have something to tell you". He sounded serious. "I know I told you that I wasn't going to go back to Minnesota, I wasn't going to go when we thought you were going to lose Kelly and Tyler. But the money is too good for me to turn down". He said softly.
"I'm sorry I went off at you weeks ago". I apologised again, even though I had sort of apologised the Sunday after I went to see my mom.
"Forget about it, it was understandable". He pulled me in for hug, pecking my forehead as he did so.
"Well, since we're telling each other stuff, could I send Kelly back with you"? I asked.
"Sure, but why"? He asked, confused.
"One less thing to bring with me, and so that she can start school straight away".
"Your coming back"! He nearly yelped pulling me into another hug.
"Shhh, I haven't told anyone yet, I wanted to be sure that you could put up with Kelly for a few weeks first".
"Course I can".
"When do you leave"? I asked.
"In about a week".
We quickly and quietly organised between the two of us any arrangements that needed to be made, before I excused myself to get changed. On the way to get changed, I popped into Kelly's room and pulled her suitcase out of her closet and began packing some clothes. When I emerged carrying the suitcase, Kelly and Tyler were just walking through the door with Charlie and Julie, they hadn't told them the outcome, but as soon as Kelly saw the suitcase, tears came.
"I don't' want to live with HIM". She spat. "I want to stay here". She ran over to me. The ducks looked at me oddly and I turned back to Kelly and Tyler who were both crying silent tears.
"Sure you can stay HERE, but I'm not going to be here". I told her, immediately seeing confusing cross everyone but Pete's faces.
"But that's my case". Kelly looked at me.
"I know, I'm not leaving for a few weeks yet, you however are leaving in a week. Because you young lady are going with Uncle Pete back to Minnesota". I told her.
"Why me"? Kelly continued.
"So you can have started school before I get there". I said and she immediately jumped into my arms. Tyler wrapped his arms around my legs.
"We're going home"? Kelly asked.
"Yeah, we're going home". I confirmed.
With that piece of news out, the celebration really got under way. Pete left for a little while to collect Jack and Cara, but reappeared with them.
A week later, I stood holding Tyler's hand tightly. The ducks had managed to catch the same flight as Pete, Jack, Cara and Kelly. As well as their own luggage, they had all managed to fit little things of mine in with theirs to help me keep the cost down for the extra baggage I would be bringing with me. Sure I was leaving most of the furniture where it was, having no need for it, but there were little bits and bobs that I didn't want to part with.
"Thank you for this". I went to Pete first, letting Tyler go to say goodbye to the ducks.
"Anytime, I always thought of you as my own, you've done me proud even if you aren't mine". He whispered.
"I love you". I whispered in return, leaving what I thought were a few tears entering his soft brown eyes. I moved onto Jack.
"Take care of the old man, yeah". I pulled him into a hug.
"Anything you say, sis". He replied.
"You two be good". I pulled Cara and Kelly the two inseparable sisters in for a hug.
"We will". They answered like twins, making us laugh.
"Thank you so much for everything Coach". I hugged Gordon tightly.
"Hey, I enjoyed it, wiping the smile off his face". He returned the hug.
"Oh and here". I pushed an envelope into his hands.
"What's this"? He asked opening it.
"What I owe you". I answered him as he saw the money.
"You don't owe me anything". He tried to push the money back in my hands.
"I do, it would be what that other guy would have cost, let me know if it's anymore". I pushed it back.
"Thanks". He hugged me again.
"It should be me saying that". I told him when he released me from the hug.
I moved onto Guy and Emma, who were stood side by side. I hadn't known Emma long, but she already felt like a best friend, just like Julie did.
"I'm sorry, for causing so much hassle for you over the past 3 years, and I'm sorry I missed your wedding". I hugged them both.
"We're just glad your ok. We'll see you when you come home". Emma responded for both her and Guy.
"You will and get the albums out. I need evidence that he was wearing a tux". I replied giggling.
"Hey, you've seen me wear a tux".
"No Guy, that was a shirt and tie with a jacket over the top". I argued.
"No Connie, it WAS a tux". He argued back.
"See what I mean". I told Emma who was laughing. I turned away to see Charlie and Julie stood next to each other. He had his arm wrapped around Julie's shoulders. "OH GUY"! I turned around to see him backing away. "Come here". I followed him. He turned around and began running, I sped after him. "GUY YOU OWE ME $50". I shouted.
I quickly caught him and walked him back to the others holding his ear gently, but he was acting as though I was ripping it off.
"Guy you might as well pay her". Charlie told him. Guy quickly fished in his wallet and passed me the money then quickly stepped away. "Oh and Connie, can you remember me finding out about that bet". Charlie leaned on my shoulder.
"Here". I passed him the $50.
"Thank you". He pocketed the money.
"Huh"? Guy looked confused.
"He found out about the bet, and bet me that IF I won that I would have to fight the money off you". I explained.
"Thanks you guys". I hugged Charlie and Julie. "Thanks for helping me win the bet". I laughed.
"Our pleasure". Charlie nudged me, with his shoulder. They all walked away a little, leaving me with Adam for few minutes before they had to board the plane.
"What can I say. I owe you BIG". I stepped closer to him. "If you hadn't found me, I would probably have lost Kelly and Tyler and wallowing in self- pity".
"Hey, it isn't like I didn't get anything out of this". He laughed.
"I don't think you got half as much as I did. Are you sure you want me and two very noisy kids disrupting your life"?
"Like I have anything better to do with my time". He laughed.
"Adam". I tried to get him to be serious.
"I've never been surer of anything in my life, except maybe that Hockey was going to be apart of it". He leant in a kissed me tenderly. "I'll see you in a few weeks".
"Yeah, you best go, otherwise you'll miss you're flight". I gave him a quick kiss. "Good luck for the game". I shouted after them.
When the disappeared through the gate, I picked Tyler up and resting him on my hip, I headed over to the window. He watched in amazement as he could see the cockpit and was beaming with joy as he realised he was close enough to wave to the pilots and be waved back at. We watched in silence as eventually the plane took off leaving us alone.
"So, Ty, shall we go finish packing"? I asked setting him down on the floor"?
"Yeah". He replied, taking my hand as we headed home.
Right, I've left it here for now, but I will only carry on if YOU want me to. PLEASE R&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DEDICATED TO BEANER AND JOC FOR ALL THEIR CONSTANT SUPPORT AND I SUPPOSE PUTTING UP WITH MY SINGING LOL.
BEANER : The bellowing voice is???? Shown below lol. Thank you for all your support and constant reviewing throughout the making of this story, I don't know what I'd do without you and Joc. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!
JOC : Wonderful song, it reminded me of my school days when we used to sing that on the bus lol. I'm definitely going to tell my contacts in Broadway about you lol. Right here goes the last song I will sing in this story - BACK WHEN I WAS A CHILD, BEFORE LIFE REMOVED ALL THE INNOCENCE, MY FATHER WOULD LIFT ME HIGH, AND DANCE WITH MY MOTHER AND ME AND THEN SPIN AROUND ME AROUND UNTIL I FELL ASLEEP, THEN UP THE STAIRS HE WOULD CARRY ME AND I KNEW FOR SURE I WAS LOVED, IF I COULD GET ANOTHER CHANCE, ANOTHER WALK, ANOTHER DANCE WITH HIM, I'D PLAY A SONG THAT WOULD NEVER EVER END, HOW I'D LOVE, LOVE, LOVE TO DANCE WITH MY FATHER AGAIN - Luther Vandross dance with my father, it always make me cry that song lol. Anyways thank you for all your constant support and reviews you've given throughout this story. What would I do without you. Anyways CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!!
ZOMBIEGURL98 - Thank you for your review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!
SNORTS90 - I'll keep your Adam/Connie pregnant idea in mind for future stories, I promise. Thank you for your reviews. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!!
Chapter 19
CONNIE'S P.O.V
"CONSTANCE"! A voice bellowed.
I could tell it was Terry, Pete was about to turn around when I pushed him forward to keep walking, whispering to everyone to ignore him. I could vaguely hear his brief calling his name, but whether or not he was actually paying attention to her, I don't know.
"Constance, you answer me when I'm talking to you". His hand grip around my arm and pull me backwards, swinging me into the wall. On impact of the wall, I must have winded myself as I felt it difficult to breath.
I felt Gordon and Adam grab hold of me before I sunk to the floor, I also saw Pete step forward toward Terry. That was the last thing I wanted or needed right now, Pete to start a fight with him.
"PETE". I called. "Leave him, I'm fine". I told him once he had turned to face me. I quickly caught my breath back and walked away from Terry. On entering the side room we had been allocated, everyone began fussing around me. "I'm fine, I just knocked the wind out of myself". I told them calmly.
"You didn't, he did". Julie spat.
"Please, just leave it". I almost begged. Eventually everyone dropped it, and we chatted idly amongst ourselves.
Half an hour later, we re-entered the court room. Statements of encouragement were given by the ducks and Pete. I sat nervously at the sided of Gordon, he gripped my hand under the table, I returned this by gripping even tighter.
"ALL RISE". A voice shouted as the judge appeared.
"Be seated". The judge told us as he sat. "This has been a very hard decision for me, as the consequences involve two young and innocent children. However, to come to my decision, I had to think about the attitudes of both Miss Moreau an Mr Gunning, who wanted what is best for the children all along. Normally in cases such as this, I award full custody to the biological parent". I grasped Gordon's hand tighter and held my breath for the following dreaded words. "Upon hearing about the incident outside, half an hour ago and among other things, I award full custody to Miss Moreau". He concluded.
"ALL RISE". The voice boomed again and the judge disappeared.
I felt two arms wrap around me. I couldn't believe it, Kelly and Tyler were mine. This quickly sunk in and I jumped into Gordon's arms, we were quickly encircled by Pete and the ducks.
"Con, you've won". I heard Adam whisper as he lifted me into a hug. I had tears of happiness streaming down my face as I continued embracing my friends. I turned back to Gordon and leapt into a hug with him.
"Thank you so much. I owe you so, so much". I stood back a little.
"Ducks fly together, remember that". He smiled back at me.
We all headed back to my place, where I immediately cracked open the first bottle of champagne. Julie and Charlie offered to go and pick Kelly and Tyler up for me. When they had gone, I went into the kitchen to get another glass for John who had just arrived. Just as I turned around Pete was stood behind me.
"Connie, I have something to tell you". He sounded serious. "I know I told you that I wasn't going to go back to Minnesota, I wasn't going to go when we thought you were going to lose Kelly and Tyler. But the money is too good for me to turn down". He said softly.
"I'm sorry I went off at you weeks ago". I apologised again, even though I had sort of apologised the Sunday after I went to see my mom.
"Forget about it, it was understandable". He pulled me in for hug, pecking my forehead as he did so.
"Well, since we're telling each other stuff, could I send Kelly back with you"? I asked.
"Sure, but why"? He asked, confused.
"One less thing to bring with me, and so that she can start school straight away".
"Your coming back"! He nearly yelped pulling me into another hug.
"Shhh, I haven't told anyone yet, I wanted to be sure that you could put up with Kelly for a few weeks first".
"Course I can".
"When do you leave"? I asked.
"In about a week".
We quickly and quietly organised between the two of us any arrangements that needed to be made, before I excused myself to get changed. On the way to get changed, I popped into Kelly's room and pulled her suitcase out of her closet and began packing some clothes. When I emerged carrying the suitcase, Kelly and Tyler were just walking through the door with Charlie and Julie, they hadn't told them the outcome, but as soon as Kelly saw the suitcase, tears came.
"I don't' want to live with HIM". She spat. "I want to stay here". She ran over to me. The ducks looked at me oddly and I turned back to Kelly and Tyler who were both crying silent tears.
"Sure you can stay HERE, but I'm not going to be here". I told her, immediately seeing confusing cross everyone but Pete's faces.
"But that's my case". Kelly looked at me.
"I know, I'm not leaving for a few weeks yet, you however are leaving in a week. Because you young lady are going with Uncle Pete back to Minnesota". I told her.
"Why me"? Kelly continued.
"So you can have started school before I get there". I said and she immediately jumped into my arms. Tyler wrapped his arms around my legs.
"We're going home"? Kelly asked.
"Yeah, we're going home". I confirmed.
With that piece of news out, the celebration really got under way. Pete left for a little while to collect Jack and Cara, but reappeared with them.
A week later, I stood holding Tyler's hand tightly. The ducks had managed to catch the same flight as Pete, Jack, Cara and Kelly. As well as their own luggage, they had all managed to fit little things of mine in with theirs to help me keep the cost down for the extra baggage I would be bringing with me. Sure I was leaving most of the furniture where it was, having no need for it, but there were little bits and bobs that I didn't want to part with.
"Thank you for this". I went to Pete first, letting Tyler go to say goodbye to the ducks.
"Anytime, I always thought of you as my own, you've done me proud even if you aren't mine". He whispered.
"I love you". I whispered in return, leaving what I thought were a few tears entering his soft brown eyes. I moved onto Jack.
"Take care of the old man, yeah". I pulled him into a hug.
"Anything you say, sis". He replied.
"You two be good". I pulled Cara and Kelly the two inseparable sisters in for a hug.
"We will". They answered like twins, making us laugh.
"Thank you so much for everything Coach". I hugged Gordon tightly.
"Hey, I enjoyed it, wiping the smile off his face". He returned the hug.
"Oh and here". I pushed an envelope into his hands.
"What's this"? He asked opening it.
"What I owe you". I answered him as he saw the money.
"You don't owe me anything". He tried to push the money back in my hands.
"I do, it would be what that other guy would have cost, let me know if it's anymore". I pushed it back.
"Thanks". He hugged me again.
"It should be me saying that". I told him when he released me from the hug.
I moved onto Guy and Emma, who were stood side by side. I hadn't known Emma long, but she already felt like a best friend, just like Julie did.
"I'm sorry, for causing so much hassle for you over the past 3 years, and I'm sorry I missed your wedding". I hugged them both.
"We're just glad your ok. We'll see you when you come home". Emma responded for both her and Guy.
"You will and get the albums out. I need evidence that he was wearing a tux". I replied giggling.
"Hey, you've seen me wear a tux".
"No Guy, that was a shirt and tie with a jacket over the top". I argued.
"No Connie, it WAS a tux". He argued back.
"See what I mean". I told Emma who was laughing. I turned away to see Charlie and Julie stood next to each other. He had his arm wrapped around Julie's shoulders. "OH GUY"! I turned around to see him backing away. "Come here". I followed him. He turned around and began running, I sped after him. "GUY YOU OWE ME $50". I shouted.
I quickly caught him and walked him back to the others holding his ear gently, but he was acting as though I was ripping it off.
"Guy you might as well pay her". Charlie told him. Guy quickly fished in his wallet and passed me the money then quickly stepped away. "Oh and Connie, can you remember me finding out about that bet". Charlie leaned on my shoulder.
"Here". I passed him the $50.
"Thank you". He pocketed the money.
"Huh"? Guy looked confused.
"He found out about the bet, and bet me that IF I won that I would have to fight the money off you". I explained.
"Thanks you guys". I hugged Charlie and Julie. "Thanks for helping me win the bet". I laughed.
"Our pleasure". Charlie nudged me, with his shoulder. They all walked away a little, leaving me with Adam for few minutes before they had to board the plane.
"What can I say. I owe you BIG". I stepped closer to him. "If you hadn't found me, I would probably have lost Kelly and Tyler and wallowing in self- pity".
"Hey, it isn't like I didn't get anything out of this". He laughed.
"I don't think you got half as much as I did. Are you sure you want me and two very noisy kids disrupting your life"?
"Like I have anything better to do with my time". He laughed.
"Adam". I tried to get him to be serious.
"I've never been surer of anything in my life, except maybe that Hockey was going to be apart of it". He leant in a kissed me tenderly. "I'll see you in a few weeks".
"Yeah, you best go, otherwise you'll miss you're flight". I gave him a quick kiss. "Good luck for the game". I shouted after them.
When the disappeared through the gate, I picked Tyler up and resting him on my hip, I headed over to the window. He watched in amazement as he could see the cockpit and was beaming with joy as he realised he was close enough to wave to the pilots and be waved back at. We watched in silence as eventually the plane took off leaving us alone.
"So, Ty, shall we go finish packing"? I asked setting him down on the floor"?
"Yeah". He replied, taking my hand as we headed home.
Right, I've left it here for now, but I will only carry on if YOU want me to. PLEASE R&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!