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: So now they are friends. But will it always be that way? Who knows…
Chapter 32
"So how are you holding up?" Laura asked concerned to Vincent.
They were both sitting in the college campus coffee shop having a conversation.
"The best that I can."
"It'll be okay Vincent," Laura assured.
Vincent smiled and said, "I did what you told me. You know about the 10 good things."
"Really?"
"Yeah. Do you want to hear them?" he said taking out a list.
"Sure."
"Okay, number ten, today I realized that I'm actually a good teacher."
"How so?"
"I gave a lecture and some students thought it was so emotional. It kinda scared me when this one gothic guy started to cry."
"Talking about deep," Laura said with a laugh.
"Yeah."
"So what's numero nueve?"
"Nine is 'I can't believe that I made it through the day without receiving criticism from my mother.' "
"Which is an accomplishment to you?"
"Sadly, but yes."
"Eight?"
"I got a new agent."
"Book agent?"
"Yeah. I got the phone call this morning, his name is Mr. Sommers. He's supposedly got all these connections but I don't know about getting media exposure. He's a little old."
"But it could help as a writer."
"That's why it should be a good thing and it's on my list."
"Seven?"
"Got a couple new story ideas."
"Congratulations."
"Thanks. Six is that I should be thankful I have bought the apartment next door."
"What do you mean?"
"The apartment is overcrowded. Now that Donna has a better paying job and Ariadne is getting older we have plans to buy the now empty apartment next door and connect it to ours so it can be larger and have more rooms. We talked and since over the years that place has been too much of a home for us we couldn't get rid of it so we hopped on the band wagon as soon as we could and we're just going to expand it. They're coming in later today to see what they can do about the wall separating it."
"That sounds like fun."
"Yeah. It does."
"Five?"
"Here," Vincent said handing her a folder with pages.
"What's this?" she asked.
"A copy of my novel that the publisher is sending out. You told me once how you liked my other novel and I thought you'd want to read this one if you want. It might not get published though but I want you to read it still. Think of it as an advanced copy that hardly no one has seen or probably never will."
"Vincent. I don't know what to say."
"I usually don't this but just since I am in a desperate need of hearing a reader's response I was wondering if you might read it and let me know what you think."
"Thanks. I will. What's four?"
"Ariadne made me the cutest little picture today."
"She's a little artist."
"Yeah."
"Okay, now top three."
"Three, I had lunch with my sister which I haven't done in a long time."
"Amy? How is she?"
"Good. Still in the middle of a few jury criminal court cases though but she loves juvenile court so much. But number two is that I'm having a better day than yesterday and I'm guessing you are too."
"We're friends now Vincent. We should just leave that behind us."
Vincent just nodded his head also realizing the faint wandering off of Laura's voice when she said that.
"That kind of leads me to my number one."
"Which is?"
"Having a friend like you."
Laura was silent.
"We've known each other for a short time Laura but you're really great and really supportive and understanding with my writing. I'm really glad that we met."
"I don't know what to say once again. I'm glad that you're happy though."
Vincent was silent for a moment before saying, "There's something I want to ask you."
"Ask away."
"Tomorrow I have to go to the lawyers office to officially sign my divorce papers and get them approved and sent. Donna's coming but I really would appreciate if you'd come. I mean, if you were up to it."
Laura thought for a moment before saying, "I'll go."
"Great."
"Yeah. Just great," Laura said.
All she could think about was how much hurt she was feeling inside.