Chapter 9

Later that night, Lizzie and Gordo are watching movies on the couch in her suite. Gordo wraps his arm around her shoulders, and the couple begins making out. Jo comes downstairs. "I just wanted to say goodnight."

"Goodnight, mom."

"Goodnight, Mrs. McGuire."

"Oh, and break it up, kids," Jo warns.

"Uh, sorry mom."

"Don't stay up too late."

"We won't," the pair replies in unison. Jo leaves.

"Whew!" Lizzie breathes a sigh of relief, "That was close."

"Now, where were we?" He pulls her in closer. Lizzie giggles.

After the movie ends, Gordo starts to leave. "Don't leave."

"But we need to get some sleep."

"We can sleep in my room," Lizzie purrs. She begins planting gentle kisses on his face, and leads him into her bedroom.

The next morning, Lizzie rolls over in her bed. "Good morning." Ohmygosh! Gordo's in my bed! I can't believe this is real!

"You were amazing." He gently kisses her on the lips.

"You, too." She returns the kiss. Oh, this is real!

"I love you."

"I love you, too. Now we need to get out of bed before my mom catches us."

"I'm hungry anyway. Do you want to get some breakfast?"

"Sure, let's go." The pair go up to the kitchen.

"Hi Gordo, hi sweetie," Jo greets. "How did you sleep?"

"Fine. I love my new room, mom," Lizzie beams.

"How about you, Gordo?"

"Good. I fell asleep on the couch."

Jo raises an eyebrow. "Do you two have any plans today?"

"I think we may catch a movie. Wanna come, mom?" Lizzie invites.

"No thanks. Having a mom who's 6 and 1/2 months pregnant with twins tagging along on a date wouldn't be my idea of a good time. Plus, I've got some housework to catch up on."

"Mom, we can do it."

"Sure, Mrs. McGuire," Gordo agrees. "We thought we'd do dinner and a movie tonight, so if you need us, we can help."

"Thanks, guys."

"It's the least we can do, since you worked a lot on my suite."

"Well, okay. I'm going to go work in my bedroom. Could you two start down here?"

"Sure, mom." Jo leaves the room. Whew! We're safe. Lizzie breathes a sigh of relief.

"Do you think she suspects anything?"

"I don't know. I don't think so. Let's get started in the living room."