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.
Chapter 81
"Happy Valentine's Day," Vincent said as he led Laura into a fancy restaurant.
"Thank you sweetie."
"This way," the waiter said leading them forwards. "Here are your menus. Enjoy and I shall be back in the moment. Anything to drink?"
"Yeah can I have a coke?" Vincent asked.
"Certainly, monsieur and for the lady?"
"I'll have a Shirley Temple if you don't mind."
"Very well. Enjoy," he said leaving.
"Thanks."
"Thank you."
"Also, umm…happy
six month anniversary."
"Thank you," Laura said giving him
a quick kiss.
"So much has gone on since we've become a couple."
"I know. I mean we've even helped Sean and Donna get together."
"I can't believe that it actually seems to be working out. I was all skeptical at first but apparently it was a match-maker heaven."
"Like us."
"Absolutely."
Suddenly a couple was heard screaming happiness at a table nearby.
"Yes! I will marry you!"
Then they were seen hugging each other as Vincent and Laura watched the group of musicians play some romantic violin music.
"Wonderful!" the waiter exclaimed. "How long have you known each other?"
"Just two months!" the man exclaimed as he and his now wife-to-be kissed.
Vincent and Laura stared at them in shock.
Then Vincent looked at Laura as she just smiled at the couple in awe.
After all the commotion calmed down, the two went back to reading their menu.
Laura remained very silent as she read through. This gave Vincent an un-easy feeling.
"Laura…" he said softly.
"Yeah?" she asked still looking at her menu.
"Are you alright?" Vincent asked her.
She looked up surprised and asked, "Yes. Why do you ask?"
"Never mind. Forget it."
"Okay…" she said looking back down at her menu.
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah. Are you okay?"
"I'm good and all. Don't worry about me."
"Great."
After a peaceful meal, they finally went home and into the bedroom they now shared.
"Thank you Vincent," Laura said giving him a quick kiss a going to the bathroom to change into her nightgown.
"No problem. I just hope that you enjoyed it and all."
"I did," she said coming back and putting some of her jewelry in her jewel case box.
"Can I ask you something?" Vincent wondered.
"Anything."
"Did seeing that couple in there today make you jealous?"
Laura stood silent for a moment and turned around, "What?"
"Did you get jealous? I mean seeing that they were getting en…"
"This is why you're so silent."
"I thought that's why you were so silent."
"Vincent, I may not be as jealous as you are now but you are aren't you."
"Well, if we were to-well you know…what would you think?"
Calmly Laura went up to him and kissed him, "Vincent. We've been through a lot. I understand how you must feel. I can wait. I mean you're waiting for me. I can wait for you."
"You mean…"
"I didn't say anything Vincent. I'm just telling you that I can be patient and I love you and, if I'm not, wrong you love me too. Sometimes, that's all we need."
Vincent just smiled, "I'm the luckiest man in the world."
"And I'm the luckiest girl. Now, you look tired so lets go to sleep okay?"
"Okay…" he said getting underneath the sheets and snuggling near Laura who was now laying on her side.
He then looked down still worried but unsure.
Laura just held back a few tears that had formed in her eyes as she slipped into sleep.