I'm back! I just wanna say to all my readers, Merry Christmas and have a happy new year!

Date: December 24, 2005

Author's note: I have decided to hold off on the final battle until the next chapter or so because of the holiday. This time, I feel it's time for the mother to get the piece of the action and I decided to add another twist to this story.

By the way, this is FICTION! I know Mr. Michael is GAY but this is purely fiction and I plan on keeping it that way! I love his music and I would NEVER disrespect him in any way, shape or form!

Nightfall came quickly. Fresh snow fell from the sky. It was a picture perfect night in New York City.

Tossing and turning all over the bed, Lisa couldn't contain the excitement lurching in her. Grinning, she turned over and saw her fiancé sleeping so peacefully.

It felt so good to be in his arms again.

"How long have you been awake?" Randy asked. He slowly began to wake up.

"For a while. I couldn't sleep. I'm just too excited," Lisa admitted with a smile.

"Excited about what, baby girl?" he took her in his arms.

"Everything. I'm excited about the holiday. I'm excited I got my mother back. I'm excited that my favorite singer is now my best friend. And I'm excited that I'm gonna be spending my first Christmas with my soon-to-be husband," she admitted with a grin. Then she leaned over and kissed him sweetly.

"Since it's Christmas Eve, do you want your gifts now?" Randy asked.

"Sure. I don't care," Lisa said. She then sat up on the bed.

He got out of bed and grabbed a handful of shopping bags. Rubbing her hands together, Lisa could only giggle when he hopped back on the bed and handed her the bags.

"Open this one first. It's from George," Randy said when he handed her the first bag.

She grabbed it and ripped it open, not caring about the mess she made. Once the last piece was gone, she pulled out a collection of his CDs. Tears fell from her eyes because this was the greatest gift he ever gave to her.

"How did he know?" Lisa cried.

"I told him how much you love his music. So, he and his cousin pulled some strings for you to have them," Randy said. Then he kissed her forehead.

"I have to thank him when I get a chance. That is, if my loving mother decides to let him go." she giggled.

"Alicia's holding him hostage? How did that happen?" he laughed.

"Ever since she saw him at the after party, she couldn't stop being around the guy. I mean, I actually told her George was gay! But, even that didn't stop her from pursuing him," Lisa said, shaking her head.

Randy scratched his head. "I wonder what she's doing to him now?"

She smiled. "Whatever Mom's doing, I hope she doesn't end up sleeping with George. She'll just end up with another broken heart."

X

"Alicia, darling. Come back to bed. You're making me worry," George said as he sat up on the bed.

She turned from the window ceiling and smiled at him. The truth is, she couldn't sleep, either. All day long, mixed emotions filled her head. Learning that her husband (or rather, her soon-to-be-ex-husband) and her former son-in-law tried to take her daughter away and having been in this intimate moment with the pop star (although they haven't had sex) was taking a toll on her.

Come on, Alicia. You know the man is gay. It's time for you to realize that. You're 37 years old. It's time to explore other opportunities. You deserve better, a voice in her head told her.

"Darling, are you all right?" George climbed out of bed and came her way.

"I'm fine. I just have a lot on my mind," Alicia said, which was partially true.

"Does this have something to do with your husband?" he asked.

She began to cry. "I can't lie. I can't stop thinking about what's he gonna do next. I mean, he lied to our daughter that I was dead and he took Lisa away from me. My sister Lucy died from a broken heart because of what Marcus did to me and my family."

"Oh, darling. I'm so sorry he put you though this. I wish there was something I can do to make you feel better," George said. Then he took her in his arms.

Alicia smiled at him. "You being here is making me feel better. I wouldn't have it any other way."

"I'm glad, darling." he leaned down and, to her shock yet again, he kissed her. This time the kiss was more intense, his tongue slipped inside and giving her mouth full excess.

Alarm sounds rang in her head so she pushed him off of her and crossed the room. Alicia knew this was not right for her to take advantage of a man who was sexually confused and now got his love life at the palm of his hand.

"I-we can't do this. I'm still married and you have a boyfriend," she said. She felt her body shaking.

"Darling, I know Lisa told you about my situation but she didn't tell you my boyfriend dumped me four months ago," George admitted in his strong British accent.

Alicia looked at him. "Get out! What happened?"

"Ironically, he fell in love with a girl. He also told me he's gonna be a father. Last time I heard from him, he and the girl got married. I was heartbroken at first, but my heart began to mend and I just moved on. Ironically enough, I started going out with women again," he admitted.

She went into his arms once again and began to relax under him.

"I'm so sorry to hear that, George. But, I can't have sex with you until I divorce Marcus, which it's gonna cost me a lot of money. Just once, I would like to go through a divorce without any problems. I just want to be away from him as soon as possible." she groaned.

"I can get a lawyer for you. He'll fly anywhere in the world and get a quickie divorce for you. I know you wanna be away from Marcus as soon as possible. Let me make that happen." he leaned down and kissed her again.

This time, she didn't push him away nor pull away. Alicia wrapped her arms around his neck and edged him closer to her. She could feel the growing bulge in his jeans (no pun intended) and suddenly felt at ease with him.

Without a second to lose, George scooped her up in his arms and carried her back to the bed. Suddenly, she threw caution to the wind and decided to give herself to this British God, even if it means one night.

"Alicia, before we go any further, I just want you to know that I do have feelings for you. I love you," George declared before he began removing her clothes.

He WHAT? The pop star said he loved her! She couldn't believe this was happening. All Alicia wanted was to be loved and wanted. Since Marcus didn't really give it to her (or rather, didn't want to), someone came along and rescued her from heartbreak and insecurity.

"I-I love you, too," Alicia finally admitted when the last piece of clothing was removed from her body.

With the falling snow illuminating the bedroom, Alicia smiled when she saw George strip. Never before had she been treated to such royalty by someone. Whenever her and Marcus have sex, he wanted to be in control, always tossing her sexual needs out the window.

Not tonight.

For the first time in her life, someone was gonna make love to her, not have sex with her. If George turned out to be the man of her dreams, than maybe being married to Marcus was a sham all along.

But the only good thing that came out of their marriage is their daughter Lisa.

"Darling, I hope after tonight, neither one of us will regret this moment," George said before he began removing his clothes.

Alicia hoped things would turn out to be more than a one night stand.

X

"I can't believe she escaped! Why didn't you tie her up more tightly?" Marcus exclaimed.

"Don't blame me. Like I knew Lisa would turn out to be MacGuyver! I'm just as pissed off as you are!" Jeremy yelled in his face.

Marcus hissed. "I can't believe you let her slip away again! Do I have to do everything by myself now?"

Jeremy was confused. "What are you talking about?"

"I'm sick and tired of you failing me all the time. All you had to do is get Lisa back and marry her again but you blew it! Now I'm gonna take care of my daughter by myself!" Marcus ranted before he pulled out a gun.

Jeremy grew fearful. "What are you doing with that, man? Put that down!"

"Maybe selling Lisa to you was a bad idea after all. I could've sold her to a rich tycoon. At least she would've been living the good life. Now, I know what I have to do," Marcus said.

Jeremy began to run but it was too late. Marcus pulled the trigger and shot him at point blank. His former son-in-law fell onto the wet snowy ground. Slowly, Marcus pulled the trigger again and shot him three more times until Jeremy laid there, not moving.

"I'm sorry, Jeremy. I had to do this," Marcus whispered before he turned around and disappeared into the night.

Jeremy Jackson was dead!

(Suspense music played in the background). What a twist! Stay tuned in the next chapter because the final confrontation will finally take place.