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: Maxine has discovered the truth but can she possibly make her son understand and come to terms with what he has done?
Chapter 30
"Mom, this is a surprise," Vincent said looking at his mother standing in his apartments doorway.
"What have you done?" she asked seriously.
Vincent then noticed what she meant, "Is this about Laura?"
"It very much is."
"I can explain…"
"She's a mess Vincent. She doesn't even have to say a word for everyone to figure that one out."
"I didn't want to hurt her."
"I know but you did."
"Don't stand out there," he said, "Come in."
"So explain."
"Mom, I can't. You don't know what I'm going through."
"You know, you're right. I don't. But if you understood what she has gone through in the past you would understand why in her behalf I stand here before you and speak."
"What do you mean by 'her past'?"
"You'll understand in time," Maxine said, "Vincent, I've seen you in your ups and your downs. You're my son."
"Mom…"
"She may not be the prettiest woman to you or the ordinary type that men are looking for."
"Mom, what are you saying? I feel we are moving extremely off topic here."
"Overall, divorce is hard Vincent. It can drive people insane. You saw what it did to your sister. I can only imagine how it must feel for you."
Vincent just looked away.
"Have you even considered the fact that it may not even matter that you're marriage is ending. You need to start anew. Vincent this is your chance."
"What chance?"
"To get out of your depression and be happy with your life. Look, Laura is here. Why don't…"
"Mom, if you want to hear I'm sorry. well here. I'm sorry!" he yelled before claming down. "I just am in a lot of pain…"
"Yes, but don't take it out on her."
"Mom…"
All of the sudden, the door opened and Donna and Adriane walked in.
"Hey Maxine," Donna said.
"Hey Vincent," Adriane said.
"Laura met with me outside. She was a little nervous about coming up but she says hello," Donna said to Vincent.
"She took me out for ice cream and it was good!" Adriane exclaimed.
Vincent smiled slowly and asked, "Is she okay?"
"You should talk to her Vincent," Donna said.
"She's sad," Adriane continued.
"I'm leaving," Maxine said, "Vincent, I don't need to figure out what your heart is telling you to do right now."
Vincent just nodded.
"Goodbye," Maxine said.
"Bye Grandma!" Adriane called out.
"Vincent?" Donna asked once Maxine left.
"I'm going to go talk to her," Vincent said answering her unsaid but deeply felt question.
Donna just nodded her head and led Adriane to the kitchen as he took his coat and went out the door.