And so it goes…
I still don't own any of the rights to RENT. All I have are these stories, which aretotally mine.
A few nights later, an eternity in Maureen's mind, she lay awake watching her girlfriend sleep. Her chest rose and fell steadily, peacefully.
She even sleeps perfectly Maureen thought a little sullenly.
Maureen was still trying to get her act together. So far, she was failing miserably. She had been an increasingly heavy drinker since the ninth grade, it wasn't an easily dropped habit. Then there was the matter of the no-holds-barred shopping sprees, that occurred more often than not.
Maureen had wanted to adopt a little girl as far back as she could remember. Was Joanne right? Would it be impossible for the self-proclaimed drama queen to share the attention and sober up? Usually when people had their doubts, Maureen made it her mission to prove them wrong, but this time she wasn't so sure she could.
"Joanne?" she whispered, shaking her gently.
"What's wrong baby?" the lawyer asked, eyes still closed.
"I don't know if I can do it." Maureen admitted softly.
"Do what sweetheart?" Joanne said sitting up, more alert now.
"I don't know if I can clean up. I don't know if I can be a mom. I just don't know." The diva gushed.
Joanne hugged her, and started to stroke her thick and wavy hair soothingly.
"It's just gonna take some time. You can learn, just have a little patience."
"Are you sure?"
"Honey, I know you. You want everything done before you even know what you're doing. If you don't think you can handle this yet then we can wait. We don't have to adopt this year or anything. We can start with a puppy if that's what it takes."
"But I want a baby."
"I know you do, I do too, but not until you're sure you're ready. There isn't any turning back once they put that child in your arms. I see cases of child abuse all the time, because the parents weren't ready. We have a choice, of when we get a baby, and you can take all the time you need."
"I'm scared. What if I'm never ready?" Maureen asked in a child like voice.
"We have plenty of time for you to be ready. I can wait. Just take it one step at a time."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
"Pookie?"
"Yes?"
"I love you."
"I love you too, Maureen Johnson."
Joanne laid back down, preparing to go back to sleep.
"Hey Pookie?" Maureen said sweetly.
"Yes?" Joanne replied, only slightly annoyed.
"Were you serious about the puppy?"
"Um, yeah I guess so."
"Are you busy tomorrow?"
"I should be done at the office by three, why?"
"Ok I'll meet you at the office at three then."
Joanne rolled over to face her.
"Why?"
"So we can get the puppy, silly!"
Joanne groaned inwardly. She knew who was going to have to train the puppy and who was going to have to walk the puppy when Maureen was too hung over to get out of bed before noon.
"Maureen."
"What?" she answered excitedly.
"Nevermind."
To be continued soon, i already started writing the next chapter... reviews/suggestions please!