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: Now for some happy stuff before the drama comes back. Enjoy!
Chapter 34
A week had gone by, since Vincent's divorce. He was starting new again. A new everything. Including a new publisher and a new book deal…
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"You're kidding me," Vincent said.
"No I'm not. The publishing house wants to publish your other book."
"But I wrote that so long ago and they passed."
"Vincent, what did I tell you? I have connections."
"You know, when they told me that you were going to be my new agent I was a little skeptical."
"And see what I can do?"
"This really is great news, Mr. Sommers."
"Hey, just call me Patrick."
"Okay, Patrick."
"When you walked in here, you seemed a little less than enthusiastic. Is there something wrong?"
"I rather not talk about it."
"Okay, suit yourself. But let me say that I read this work and it's very promising."
"Thanks. I'll keep that in mind," Vincent said getting up to leave.
"Hey, this book will sell. I promise you that."
"Yeah. Well…"
"Oh there is one more thing."
"Which is?"
"A few literary radio stations and local TV stations want to interview you in New York."
"New York?"
"They want you there two weeks from today."
"But the book hasn't…"
"It will be starting tomorrow."
Vincent just looked down in awe.
"Is this all too quick for you?"
"Actually, yeah it is."
"Well you can bring one person along. All reservations and everything have been booked. 'Tis the life of a writer Vincent. Everybody gets their moment to shine."
Vincent just nodded and left.
"Vincent, this is fantastic," Laura said putting down the copy of his novel on the table.
"You thought so?" he said taking a sip of his coffee.
"Yes. This character it's so lifelike and vibrant. There are so many characteristics about him that will make so many to relate to it. It's unbelievable. Also the descriptions of the settings and the surroundings…Vincent, I'm speechless."
"Are you sure because I'm kinda scared of what people might say after the response of the last novel."
"The New York Times liked it Vincent. That means something."
"When are you ever going to show me some of your writings?"
"Eventually once I finish reorganizing my apartment. I'm doing a little bit of spring cleaning."
"I'll love to read it."
"I'll give it to you as soon as I find them."
"What are you main stuff like?"
"Well, I wrote a couple chessy fantasy stories when I was in high school. I have a gazillion songs, poems, and quite a few articles from newspapers I've been featured in. School newspapers that is."
"So are you a poet?"
"I don't know if I'd call it that. Hey, how's your remodeling of the apartment going?"
"Good. We now have an extra bathroom and 3 extra rooms. I'm going to let Ariadne have my old room and take one of the new ones, there'll be one for me and Donna to use kind of like an office and we're still deciding about the other. All I know is that we're going to have a pretty big living room."
"Wow."
"I talked to my agent today."
"And…"
"And they are going to start printing copies of my book tomorrow."
"Vincent," Laura exclaimed giving him a hug, "I'm so happy for you."
"Thanks. It seems like this guy really does have connections. He wants me to be in New York in two weeks for some TV and radio interviews."
"That's a great opportunity. Are you going to go?"
"I don't know. I mean it'll be nice but with everything that's happened…"
"Vincent, you deserve this. This is the beginning of an even more successful writing career. You're going to live your dream and now there's nothing stopping you from perusing it."
Vincent smiled and thought for a moment until something occurred to him, "They said I could bring someone along. Do you want to go?"
Laura sat back surprised. "Me? You want me to go to New York?"
Vincent nodded his head. "I mean. Now that we're friends and you've really supported me through this whole thing. Please come."
"I accept," Laura said.
"Great. To New York in two weeks it is," Vincent said taking a sip of his coffee.