"Yeah- well, I don't know E, I will have to sit down and talk to Lily about all this" Rick sighed and leaned back in his big leather chair, listening carefully as his son spoke to him.
"I know. I am keen to know" Rick paused while Eli tried some more convincing.
"I just don't know how she'll take it……..how Grace will-" Rick paused, and decided not to end that sentence.
"Look, you know I am proud of you know matter what?" Rick rubbed the back of his neck while Eli spoke softly into the phone;
RICK as a parent you want to always be there for you're children……
"Why cant you just tell me what this is all about over the phone?" Rick asked once Eli had finished talking.
Rick laughed as Eli protested profusely "Ok, ok- let it remain a mystery then! Look E- I will talk Lily into it. I mean, if you have a big announcement to share with the family………" Rick sighed and thought for a moment.
"OK- I will put my foot down and insist that you come over tomorrow. OK?" Rick smiled as he heard the lightness in Eli's tone "Ok, take care E. See you tomorrow- probably around 7, ok love you" Rick hung up the phone and sat back in his chair.
RICK now to face the wrath of Lily.
"WHAT?" Lily threw the tea towel down, that she was using to wash the kitchen bench with.
Rick sighed and ran a hand through his hair "Lily- if you could just hear me out-" Rick began, but Lily was in total anger-stubborn- don't undermine me- mode.
"Rick! It hasn't been long enough………I mean, Grace is very fragile at the moment-" Lily stared into Rick's eyes, pleading with him.
"How do you know?" Rick asked, blurting the words out before he could stop and think.
Lily frowned "What do you mean?" she asked coldly.
Rick frowned, thinking hard about how to say his words; "I mean, when was the last time you sat and talked to her? She might have met someone new……..she might be totally over Eli-" but Lily wouldn't let Rick finish.
"Excuse me? Are you telling me I don't know my daughter……that I don't communicate with her? As a WOMAN I know that she is probably still hurting and still very fragile! And seeing him would just conjure up whatever feelings she had for him- it wouldn't be good for her-" Lily sighed and took a seat on one of the stools by the kitchen bench.
Rick walked over and stood behind her, rubbing her shoulders gently "I'm sorry" he said softly "-it's just, Eli is still my son, no matter how disappointed I was in him for starting something with Grace-" Lily opened her mouth to say something, but Rick wouldn't let her "-and exiling him from the house is not something that strengthens a father/son relationship! Now, Eli has some big news to share with HIS FAMILY" Rick turned Lily's shoulders so her body was facing him "-this is still his family, you know? And besides………we are going to be here, what could he and Grace possibly do under our supervision- if, indeed, they aren't over one another which I think they would be by now?"
Lily sighed, and opened her mouth to say something, but Rick cut in again "Lily- I thought I lost Eli when we asked him to move out. I know he thought I was betraying him and hurting him on purpose. He wouldn't let me come over, answer my phone calls- - and now he has something to SHARE with us- with me!" Rick sighed, feeling the strain of the last few weeks without Eli confront him "- I miss him! And I am glad that he's even talking to me! So please, let him come over her tomorrow night. Let me have a chance to be proud of him" Rick sighed again, and stared into Lily's eyes "-let me see my son" he said softly.
LILY this is my chance to shed the 'evil stepmother' image.
Lily was silent for a moment, averting her gaze away from Rick's earnest stare; "Ok" she said in a soft murmur, and a smile spread like butter across Rick's face "thankyou" he said quietly, and placed his lips softly against Lily's.
When they pulled away Lily smiled "it wont be so bad" she said, convincing herself more than anything.
"ELI! My long lost brother is coming home tomorrow night! It's about goddam time……..and what the heck is this 'big announcement' you have for us? Hmmm……you and Grace had better be careful when you play 'footsies' under the table, dad and Lily especially will be keeping an eye on you two. Anyway- dad told me to tell you, to come over at around 7, and he says that if you want you can bring some stuff over and stay the night cause he's not keen on the idea of you driving home too late at night. OK! I will see you tomorrow-big bro E! Love you" BEEP.
Eli smiled and pressed the 'delete' button on his machine.
He guessed that the invitation to stay the night was more of a courtesy than an actual suggestion-
ELI Lily probably replayed the morning she and Rick found Grace and I in bed together over and over in her mind- -
Eli smiled to himself, remembering the other night in the backseat of his car again- though the idea of Grace losing her virginity in 'the back seat of a car' was very Un-Grace like; it was still a magical moment. One that he had played and replayed over in his mind all day long.
Eli walked into his room, and peeled off his jacket- he was craving a hot shower!
Just as he began to unzip his pants the phone rang- Eli cursed silently under his breath and ran back into the kitchen, lifting the phone off its hook.
"Eli here" he said, a little breathless.
"Hey good lookin- you going to abduct me tonight?" Grace spoke in a low, sultry tone.
Eli smiled, appreciating the sexiness of her voice "Hey you!" he said, sounding much more upbeat now; "sorry, no kidnapping tonight-"
"What? -" Grace's voice sounded urgent "-but I am in need of some hot lovin! So get you're butt over here and sweep my off my feet!"
Eli laughed-
ELI sex really changes girls – they become very aggressive, demanding…….generally sexier, if you ask me!
"How about I come over tomorrow night?" Eli leaned against the wall, s
"Why cant you come over tonight, I really want to SEE you! -" Grace whined.
Eli smiled as he listened to Grace's voice; "You know, they say you only fall in love once- but I don't think that's true, because every time I hear you're voice I fall in love all over again" Eli smiled at his own charm.
Grace let out a little laugh "flattery will get you everywhere-" she began "-usually anyway- but not tonight! I really want you to come over," she pleaded, and had Eli been there, he would have seen her turn on the 'puppy dog' eyes.
"Grace, I WILL be over there tomorrow night, at 7" Eli smiled.
"7! That's a bit early……everyone will be awake….."
"Well I sure hope so"
"What do you mean? Eli, please explain this to me-"
"I'm coming over for dinner tomorrow night at 7"
There was a long pause while Grace registered what Eli had just said; "Really?" she asked happily.
"Really truly"
"THIS IS GREAT!" she squealed, and Eli smiled wider.
"Sure is," he said.
"Oh- but mum and Rick will have us both on a very short leash- hold on, why are you coming over?" Grace asked.
"I have a big announcement," Eli said proudly.
"What?"
"I'm announcing it tomorrow at 7!"
"Well, can't you tell me now?"
"Nope"
"Pleeeeeeeaaaaaaase?"
Eli smiled "Nope"
"Oh c'mon- let me in on the big secret"
"HA! No way, you can wait until tomorrow"
"No I cant! I need to see you now"
Eli closed his eyes, as he imagined Grace's naked body. Her smooth bare skin. Supple breasts, toned body…………."I want to see you aswell"
"So come and get me"
"Nah, I cant- I have to practice-"
"Ohhhhhh. Fine! Wanna have phone sex instead?"
Eli opened his eyes abruptly- and let out a cough of astonishment- he'd turned Grace into a sex fiend!
"Ha ha ha, oh wow!" Eli rubbed the back of his neck. He REALLY wanted Grace tonight!
"Hey Eli-"
"Yeah?"
"We can skip the sex part and just talk for a few minutes"
Eli smiled "Ok, but don't try and pry the 'big secret' outta me"
"Damn!"
"Hey Grace-"
"Yeah?"
"I love you"
"I love you too- my little sex toy!"
Eli let out an abrupt laugh again "Geez Grace! You got it bad-"
"Yeah, I got you bad!"
"Hmm, yeah, you got me……….."
"You really wanna see me tonight Eli?"
"God yes"
"I really want to see you aswell- I want climb into the back of you're car, rip you're clothes off and……"
Eli smiled wider, closing his eyes as he listened to Grace speak.
"And-" he urged
"And, you have to go and 'practice!'"
"WHAT?" Eli opened his eyes; he REALLY wanted to see Grace now!
"I gotta go, but I will see you tomorrow"
"Tease!"
"Sorry" Grace giggled "Love you"
"Love you too"
Grace clicked off and Eli was left with a smile on his face……..and a terrible longing.
AUTHORS NOTE:
Geez, I have seriously turned Grace into a little sex-holic!
Sorry bout that- but c'mon, its SHANE WEST! Don't tell me you wouldn't be craving to have sex with him!
He he he, ok, check back for the next chapter when Eli goes over for dinner to make his 'big announcement'. It will be up on Monday.
Thanks for reading!
