Here and Now
Author: Sparkling-Diva
Rating: PG-13 (possibly more later)
Genre: Drama/Romance
Feedback: Yes! Please! But be nice!
Summary: Vincent Gray, now 33, is at a depressing stage of his life. When he meets a young girl, his life will change forever.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to the show Judging Amy whatsoever and in no way am I affiliated with it.
Author's Note: The drama is growing stronger that's for sure. Anyways, I'll be posting chapters more frequently now. I hope that you'll enjoy the chapter!
Chapter 29Laura finished placing some files in a cabinet and walked over to her desk to see Maxine standing there.
"Maxine," she said.
Maxine just smiled and said, "Donna called to remind you about picking Adriane up in an hour."
"Oh, thanks," Laura said rearranging a couple of things on her desk.
"She also wanted to check how you were holding up after what happened between you and Vincent."
Laura stood still.
"Why didn't you tell me, Laura?"
"Maxine, he's your son."
"So? You're my friend and I don't like to see friends in pain."
"Maxine…"
"You don't need to explain. Donna called me during her break and explained all the details."
"So Vincent must've told her?"
"Apparently he came home and was back to an all-time low depression state. She put all the facts, the bits and pieces together, and guessed the rest."
"Is he okay?"
"Are you?" Maxine asked as Laura just sat and folded her arms across her chest. "This isn't like him. I know how much he meant to you…"
"Maxine," Laura started, "I-."
"You didn't say anything but it was pretty apparent," Maxine finished moving close to her.
"It's not like we were serious."
"That doesn't matter Laura. The fact is that you cared and the heart can still hurt."
"He's so special Maxine."
"I know."
"He didn't tell me about Carole or his divorce. He really didn't tell me anything."
"My son. The puzzle in the family. Only so few can figure him out at times You actually managed to a get a chunk of the clues."
"I think he- I mean we did the right thing. He's going through a lot. I have problems too. If our worlds collide…"
"Laura, what's in your past were problems. Now they aren't. You can start again."
"I don't want to hurt him, Maxine. I want him to be happy. If he wants some space. I'll let him."
"But you can't go on like this forever."
" I…"
"I'm here. And no matter what, I care. You can talk to me."
"Thanks."
Maxine just nodded her head.
"I've gotta go pick up Adriane."
"Sure," Maxine said, "Say hello to her."
"I will," Laura said leaving. She then stopped and turned around.
"Maxine?"
"Yes?"
"Thanks for understanding me through all these years."
Maxine just smiled and Laura kept going.
"Laura!" Adriane exclaimed as she jumped up to hug her friend.
"Hey, did you miss me?"
"Yup. So did Vincent."
"Really?" Laura said taking her backpack and holding it in her other hand.
"Yeah. He misses you."
Laura smiled sadly.
Noticing that, Adriane said, "Mommy told me you would take me to the dentist."
"I am."
"I'm scared."
Laura then lowered down to face her level.
"You know, when I was little I was scared too but I got through it okay. It's just a check-up. I promise it'll be done sooner than you think."
"Will you come in with me?"
"Yes, I will," Laura said.
"Good," the little girl said taking her hand.
Laura smiled and said, "C'mon let's go to the car. Maybe later we can stop for ice cream. Would you like that?"
"Yeah!"
"Good. I would too."