Chapter Seven: Home

Author's Note: This chapter features the song "Home" by "Micheal Buble" from his CD, "It's Time." Enjoy!

-CelestialTime93


Fall had finally arrived, and Matt still grieved over the loss of his mother that his father now knew about.

Every day, after Matt would return from school, he wouldn't speak. Not even to his father. He barely ate. He felt like he was away from home...

Another summer day has come and gone away,

In Paris and Rome,

And I wanna go home,

Mmmmm, home...

Now a days, everybody will ignore Matt, but whenever his friends tried to talk to him, he would brush them away from his mind.

Maybe surrounded by a million people I,

Still feel all alone,

Just wanna go home.

Oh, I miss you,

You know.

Everyday, Matt will write letters to his mother that he hoped to somehow send to her. But for now, he kept them.

And I've been keeping all the letters that I wrote to you,

They each were a line or two.

I'm fine, baby, how are you?

I would send them but I know that it's just not enough,

My words were cold and flat,

And you desrve more than that...

Every morning, an airplane will pass by Matt's room. He wanted to fly that high, so he could reach the heavens...

Another airplane,

Another sunny place,

I'm lucky,

I know,

But I wanna go home.

I got to go home.

Let me go home!

I'm just too far,

From where you are,

I want to come home!

Matt no longer felt like himself. Brave, couragous, unpatient, joyess. Now, he was scared, timid, patient, and unhappy. Infact, bitter. He felt like he just stepped outside into the cold, out of the warmth of his family.

And I feel just like I'm livin' someone else's life,

It's like I just stepped outside,

When everything was going right.

And I know just why you could not come along with me.

That this was not your dream,

But you always believed in me.

Now, fall had become winter, and Matt didn't feel like celebrating Christmas. His father tried to persuade him, but he said no. Not without his mother. And now, spring was here. A whole year had passed, and his birthday was nearing. He didn't want to celebrate.

Another winter day,

Has come and gone away,

In even Paris and Rome,

And I wanna go home.

Let me go home.

And I'm surrounded by,

A milion people I,

Still feel alone,

Let me go home.

Oh, I miss you,

You know...

It was just one more day until Matt's birthday, and now, Jackie and Inez were fed up! They didn't want their best friend to be so droopy!

Finally, one day, Inez confronted Matt.

"Matt!" Inez cried, "Get a hold of yourself! Look at you! Ever since your mother's death, you've changed! And I don't want you to change!"

Matt just stared at Inez.

"Matt!" Inez cried through gritted teeth, "Don't give me that look! Listen, you've got to be normal! I'd love it if we celebrate your birthday after seven years! Okay, eight years now, but still! You're turning 19, at least enjoy it! What if I never see your old self again?"

Before Matt could answer, Inez kissed him.

"Consider that as a birthday present." Inez whispered.

Matt smiled, and answered, "Fine. I'll hold the birthday party." Then, Matt kissed Inez softly.

Let me go home!

I've had my run,

Baby, I'm done!

I've got to go home!

Let me go home!

It'll all be all right...

I'll be home tonight...

I'm comin' back home...


Hey, romantic, isn't it? A very nice birthday present! Not much action in this chapter, but it is heartwarming, and bittersweet. The next chapter is gonna be Chapter Eight: Matt's Birthday Present. Here's a sneak peek...

"Matt," Inez said, still holding onto the bundle, "Why don't Jackie go next?"

"Uh, okay." Matt answered, "What do you have, Jacs?"

"Who, me?" Jackie said, "Well, it's pretty big..."

"Spill it, Jacs." Slider said.

"Oh, fine!" Jackie cried, "Here." Jackie pulled out a large box, "I think Obi would be happy."

The box shifted, and out popped a female golden labrador.

Obi quickly noticed. The two labradors nuzzled each other.

"Oh, they're so cute!" Jackie squealed.

"Finally," Matt said, "Obi found a soulmate. Okay, you're next, Nezzie."

"Uh, okay." Inez answered, looking down at the bundle.

"Iwonder what's wrong with Inez?" Slider whispered.

"She didn't even mind when I called her Nezzie." Matt mumbled, "Is something wrong?"

"You've also been gaining weight lately." Jackie said, "And now, you're back to normal. What's up?"

"Um, you'll find out..." Inez answered, then handed the bundle to Matt, "Happy birthday. I hope you like the present."

What do you think the gift is? Maybe I gave too much away... Oh, well! Until later, see ya! And please review! One minute I have three reviews, now I don't have any new ones:-( Well, later guys! See ya! ;-)

CelestialTime93