Joe-
It was New Year's Eve. I was on my way to Christina's house. Seeing my cousins get out of their car, I stopped. They had asked me where I was spending they day at. Now I see why.
"What are you doing here?", I asked them.
"We came to visit our girlfriend", Josh said smirking.
I laughed. I was getting use to their jokes.
"Fine I'll play along, she's your girlfriend", I said.
"You're finally getting it", Jon said.
We walked up to her door and knocked. Cora answered. She smiled and let us in.
"The grandparents are here", Cora said.
I got nervous, I've never met them. Seeing Elvis run up to me. I bent down and brushed my fingers through his soft fur. He wiggled and licked my hands.
"Aw Joe, he looks just like you", Josh said.
They laughed and I glared at them.
"I like you guys", Cora said.
"Not surprised there", I mumbled.
She laughed. Chris came into the room, I got up and was about to go towards her but was pushed out of the way by Josh and Jon. They went over and kissed her cheek.
"Hi guys", she said to them.
Seeing her smile, she seemed a little more cheerful today. I've never seen her so happy like this since she got sick.
"Can I have a hug now?", I asked with open arms.
She smiled and came over to me, her arms wrapped around my waist. She leaned up to meet my lips.
"Ew", Cora said.
I laughed.
"Don't like it, don't watch kid", I said.
She stuck her tongue out at me. Chris pulled my arm.
"Come on, you get to meet grandma Elena", she said.
"Wait, what if she doesn't like me babe?", I asked.
"Come on", she said.
I walked into the kitchen with her, followed by Cora and my cousins. Her grandma turned around and smiled. She hugged Chris.
"Good morning my sweet girl", she said to Chris.
"I'm so glad you're here grandma", Chris said.
Her grandma pulled away from her and looked at us.
"So which one of you is Joe?", she asked.
"Me", I raised a hand.
"He is cute", she whispered to Chris.
"I know grandma", she said.
Her grandma came over to me and hugged me tight.
"Who are these gentlemen behind you?", she asked.
"This is Jon and Josh, my cousins", I said.
"It's nice to meet you boys", she said hugging them.
She went back to Chris and kissed her cheek.
"Joe, you and I will have a little chat later yes", she said.
"Yes ma'am", I said.
"Good boy, grandpa should be here soon. He had to go to the store real quick", she said.
She pointed to the food on the table. It was piled high.
"Enjoy boys", she said, pointing at it.
She walked out of the kitchen. Chris looked at me, my cousins and Cora went over to eat. I wrapped my arms around Chris.
"How are you feeling today?", I asked.
"Fine", she said.
I nodded, kissing her again.
"Hey, get your lips off my granddaughter", a man said.
"Yeah, you tell him grandpa", Isaac said.
I turned to see an elderly man. Chris laughed.
"Grandpa, this is Joe", she said hugging him.
"Oh, the famous boyfriend", he stuck his hand out to me and I shook it.
"Nice to meet you sir", I said.
"Likewise my boy, anyone who can make my baby happy is ok in my book", he said smiling.
Chris hugged me.
"Shame I can't say the same thing about her so called mother", he mumbled.
He sighed. Walking out.
"I'm guessing they are your dad's parents", I said.
"Yup, what gave it away", she said.
I chuckled.
"Can I ask you something baby?", I asked.
"Sure", she said.
She picked up Elvis in her arms.
"Why are you so happy? I'm not complaining, I like it", I said.
She smiled.
"I have good news, but that's for later", she said.
"Aw man really? Your going to do that to me", I said.
She giggled.
"I don't have all the details yet that's why. Once I do I promise I'll tell you", she said.
"Ok. Are you sure this is good news?", I asked.
"Yes. My parents didn't finish telling me but they said it was good", she said excited.
"Baby girl I hope so", I sighed, hugging her.
Elvis wiggled beneath my chest. I moved back a little and we both laughed.
"You squished him", she said, hugging him.
"Sorry Elvis", I said, petting him.
We were all watching a movie waiting for twelve to hit. Her grandma came over to me.
"Its time for that talk", she said.
I nodded. Chris smiled at me and I kissed her forehead.
"I'll be right back", I said.
She nodded softly. I followed her grandma to the kitchen, her parents along with her grandpa were sitting waiting. I froze. It had to be important if they were all here.
"Whats going on?", I asked.
I instantly felt my heart drop. I was afraid they were going to tell me Chris wasn't getting better.
"Please sit", her dad said.
I did. They all sighed. I waited, looking between them.
"Joe, Chris is fine. Well she's going to be as soon as they do the surgery on her arm", he said.
"Really? When can they do that?", I asked excited.
Her dad rubbed his chin, he was afraid to tell me something.
"At the end of next month but", he stopped, not able to finish.
"But?", I asked.
"It's in Seattle", her mom said softly.
I licked my lips.
"Your going to take her to Seattle? Washington?", I asked.
Their words replaying in my head.
"They have the best doctor who has done a surgery like this before.", her mom said.