Chapter 2
When MacGyver woke up he opened his eyes to Melody's face. He smiled. She looked so small and innocent. He quietly got out of bed and went downstairs. He started fixing a big breakfast. Usually he'd just have cereal, but not today. Melody needed more than cereal. As he fixed breakfast he hoped he could convince her to get help. He would hate to see her back on the street.
Melody awoke to a very pleasant aroma. She sat up and stretched. This was the first time she actually had a good night's sleep. She headed downstairs. She saw MacGyver fixing two plates of bacon, eggs, and toast.
"Something smells good." she smiled as she sat down at the counter.
MacGyver looked up and smiled.
"I'm hoping this will convince you not to leave."
"What would happen if I didn't?" she asked tentatively.
MacGyver was surprised she was even thinking it over.
"Well, I would first contact my friend Pete Thornton. He has friends everywhere and probably knows a doctor or two to check you out with no cost to you. Then, I'd take you for some new clothes. And finally, you'd come back here until we found you a job and a place to go."
"Well, I would agree to all of that, but a doctor. The last time I went to a doctor, it didn't have a good outcome. Plus like I said, I'm fine. That shower did me wonders."
MacGyver wasn't satisfied but figured as long as she stayed he could keep an eye on her.
"Okay." He said relenting. "If you stay you don't have to see a doctor. Is it a deal?"
"It's a deal" Melody shook his hand and smiled.
After breakfast they went shopping for some new clothes. Melody wouldn't let Mac spend over ten dollars on her, no matter how much he insisted. Besides clothes, Melody got other essentials such as disposable razors. When they got home, she took a shower, shaved, and got dressed in her new pair of shorts and T-shirt. She put her long black hair up in a twister that she had also gotten. She walked down to MacGyver fixing lunch.
"Let me do that." Melody said. "I used to be a pretty good cook."
"Okay." MacGyver knew she needed to feel like she was contributing.
As Melody cooked they got to know each other better. MacGyver told of some of his adventures and Melody told some stories about when she was in school. MacGyver thought maybe she'd open up to him more, so he asked:
"What happened after graduation?"
Melody got quiet as she continued cooking.
"I'm sorry." MacGyver apologized. "You don't have to tell me."
"No," Melody said. "I should tell you. You're taking me into your home. The least I can do is be honest with you." She took a deep breath. "In high school I had my first boyfriend, Jeremy. He taught me how to kiss and...other things. It was only once, my senior year, but enough. The last time I went to the doctor I found out I was pregnant. I told my mom and dad and they kicked me out of the house. They told me never to come back. I was devastated, but knew I could count on Jeremy. He loved me. I was wrong and he said he wanted no part of our baby's, or my, life." She continued cooking as she talked and tears welled up in her eyes. "I had no car, no home, and after I was fired for being homeless, no job. I learned to survive, and I did, but my baby didn't. I lost it after a couple months of being pregnant. I coped for years and did pretty good considering. But then last night...well, you know the rest." She wiped the tears from her eyes.
MacGyver got up and went around the counter to where she was. He put his arm around her shoulders.
"Thank you for telling me. Now I know you a little better. I'm sorry you've been through so much, but don't worry, as long as I have anything to do with it, you're not going back on the streets."
Melody turned and gave him a big hug.
"Thank you MacGyver. You're wonderful!"
After lunch they sat for hours just talking. MacGyver was glad this was a day off for him. It couldn't have been better timing. In fact everything seemed like perfect timing. Like he was meant to find her and help her.
That night after dinner they debated on sleeping arrangements. Melody thought she should have the couch and MacGyver thought he should. Finally they decided to share the bed again like the night before. Melody went to the bathroom, brushed her teeth and got into a nightgown they had gotten that morning. She went to the bedroom while MacGyver was locking up downstairs. He went to the bathroom and got ready for bed, then went into the bedroom. He saw Melody in her light blue nightgown and smiled. She was very pretty, already her color was getting better and the circles around her eyes were fading. Melody turned to him.
"I was thinking..." Melody said nervously, "Since we know each other a little better, if you want, you can sleep under the covers tonight."
"Are you sure that won't make you uncomfortable?"
"I'm sure"
MacGyver climbed into bed beside Melody. They lay side by side. And that was how they slept for the first two weeks.
