AN: Thank you to all of the reviewers wanting more…any ideas for the plot are appreciated
Chapter Two
My parents were waiting at the door for us when we arrived. There was around of hugs and we finally made it over to the dining room table. Dinner was Pot Roast with Pineapple Upside-down Cake for dessert. Then the questions started but they weren't what I expected and Marcus kept up.
"So, when did you get into town? Any reason in particular?" Asked my father.
I looked at Marcus and shrugged. "Just traveling the coast. We met in here so we decided to stop by. We got in earlier in the afternoon."
They seemed to accept that as an answer. We ate in silence for a moment then came question number two. "So, what have you been doing? New jobs? Plans for a family, or looking to move?"
Marcus looked at me and I smiled back. He signed to me and I was about to translate to my parents when I noticed there shocked faces. "Marcus is deaf." I explained. "He said, 'Michele is a secretary for my firm.' He is a Network Manager for a small company in Chicago. So far we haven't thought too much about starting a family. And no, at the moment we aren't planning to move. Why miss me already?" I teased.
"When did you learn to sign?" My father asked.
"I learned a little in high school. But I have learned more in the past five years. It's not that hard once you get used to it. But I am not that good. Thankfully Marcus reads lips. It has helped a lot in the communication department."
My father nodded and went back to eating. "So you're not bounty…"
"No. I quit when I left, Mom." I cut her off. I didn't like to think about my life as a bounty hunter. Too many things that could jeopardize my relationship with Marcus. I didn't really want to loose him. I have adjusted to the fact that I have had the same car for over two years. I liked feeling safe in my bed at night and I liked knowing when my paycheck was coming in the mail.
"Are you going to visit your friends? Mary Lou, Lula, Connie, Joe?" Great. Marcus looked over at me and signed, 'Who's Joe?'
'Old friend. Used to date. Cop.' To my mother I asked. "What is everybody doing now? We all kind of lost contact when I moved."
"Joe got a promotion. Mary Lou is still with Lenny. Lula got married and has two kids. I'm not sure what Connie is doing. I think she might still be working for Vinnie. You should drop by and say hi. Or at least give everyone a call."
"I'll think about it." And I will.