Short and sweet chapter. I apologize for not updating in eons, I hate making my wonderful readers and reviewers wait, school has been such a royal pain and I've just had no time to write. Anyway, I hope you guys like this chapter. Please enjoy and if you haven't checked out my new story "In My Solitude", give it a read. Hope this new installment makes up for my absence - MJ123

Norma cleared her throat and scanned Julie over for the third time. She was a beautiful girl, her red hair was vibrant and curly, she had green emerald eyes that anyone would kill for. Norma smiled sweetly at the girl, ready to ask a boatload of questions. She never really paid attention to the girls Dylan would date, but she was ready to change that. As Alex grasped her hand under the table, she knew she was ready to start talking.

"So, how did you two meet?" she asked, feeling her maternal instincts come through towards Dylan more than ever before. Internally, Norma was happy for her son, he was at the age where he should find someone to start a future with.

Dylan smiled at Julie and reached for her hand. "Actually, Remo introduced us. Julie is his sisters daughter" he explained, looking at her from across the table, signalling that she should tell the rest.

Julie gave him a slight nod, propping her elbow up on the table, and adverting her gaze on Norma and Alex. "I was in town with my mom and Dylan happened to be at my uncle's house the night we arrived. We just started making small talk and he offered to show me around town. He's just such a gentlemen, he really cares about people, you have raised quite a son" she chuckled, gripping his hand.

Norma smiled and cocked her head to the side. "I try my best" she chuckled. "How long have you two been seeing one another?" she asked, directing the question towards Dylan. He grinned at her, then flicked his eyes on Norma. He cleared his throat and sat up straight.

"Um...we've been together about four months now" he smiled, rubbing her hand with his thumb.

Julie looked back at him, her eyes lit up in delight. "The greatest four months of my life" she giggled quietly.

"You two are a cute couple" Norma commented, exchanging glances between her son and his girlfriend.

Julie smiled at her and nudged her head towards she and Alex, who was currently gripping her hand under the table. "You guys are too" she giggled, and rested her head in her hand. "So, how did you two meet?" she asked.

Dylan automatically exchanged a nervous glance towards Alex and Norma. She met his eyes anxiously and took a deep breath to redeem herself. She tried to stay calm, but feeling Alex squeeze her hand so tightly and knowing her son's eyes were watching her, waiting for her next story. Norma didn't want to lie, but she didn't want to tell the truth, she was caught in between her morals and reality.

"Um...actually, Alex and I met when I first moved here. I was moving some stuff into the house and it was pretty late, he and another deputy were driving by and they decided to check up on me" she smiled, flicking her eyes on Alex.

Alex knew it was his turn to continue their story, he couldn't promise it was going to be "meet cute". He cleared his throat and propelled his body forward. "So, I walked up to her, introduced myself, and made sure everything was okay. Then we got to talking...and that was pretty much it. She has this wonderful sense of humor and the prettiest pair of eyes I'd ever seen in all of White Pine Bay" he exclaimed, being cheesy in the best kind of way. Norma's heart softened at his words of praise, she leaned over and kissed his cheek, under the table she rubbed the top of his hand affectionately.

"Aw, that's so cute!" she squealed, her young heart soaring at the sweet story he told. Even Dylan was taken aback by the way Alex spoke of his mother...it was certainly a difference from Sam or George

Dylan gave a slight nod and rose from the table, feeling a little tense. "Well, it's getting late, and we've been here a while. Are you ready to go, sweetie?" he asked, looking at Julie. She rose with him and shrugged. Norma scanned them both up and down. "Well, it was nice meeting you" she smiled, waving to the young girl.

"You as well" she replied as her and Dylan departed from the table. Norma watched them go and proceeded to snuggle herself into Alex's shoulder. "She seemed nice" he said, rubbing his hand along her arm. Norma nodded and glanced up at him.

"I'm just a little miffed Dylan didn't tell me he was seeing someone. You would think if they've been together for a whole four months he would have said something...or at least hinted at it" she scoffed, picking up the menu that sat at the corner of the table.

"Eh...when I was his age, I was really quiet about my girlfriends too. I wouldn't worry about it too much" he reassured her, kissing the top of her head.

Norma shrugged and flipped through the plastic pages of her menu. "Your probably right. I mean...we were always pretty distant. We only started re-connecting a few months ago" she explained.

"Yeah, it's totally normal for him to store that information from you. Sometimes it's really hard for a guy to open up and admit he is seeing somebody...especially to his mother" he admitted, gently rubbing his fingertips along her hip.

She stayed silent, eyeing the Long Island Ice Tea on the menu.

"Now, what do you want to drink?"


Alex and Norma left the bar a few hours later, both a bit tipsy. They made their way to the car and headed back to the motel, Alex being extremely cautious as he drove through the winding roads of White Pine Bay. Norma leaned on his shoulder as he drove. Alex peared at her, the moonlight accenting her face perfectly, not missing one bit of her.

The stayed silent, pulling into the closest lot towards Norma's house. She twisted her body so she faced him, "Wanna sleepover?" she asked, grinning at him.

"What kind of question is that?" he joked, getting out of the car, and making his way over to her side, opening the door for her. She got out and smiled at him, loving what a gentleman he was to her. Norma clutched his hand and started walking towards her house.

Alex pulled back, letting their hands break apart for a moment. "Wait, I need a pair of pajamas from my room if I'm going to spend the night" he claimed, his eyes darting towards room 11. Norma let a sultry smile fall over her lips, "In what instance would you need clothing if you're staying over?". He chuckled and nodded in agreement.

They re-locked hands, making their way up her stairs. Norma reached down to retrieve the key under the welcome mat. She opened the front door, motioning for him to move inside. Once they were both in the house, Norma moved into the living room and sat on the couch. Alex entered the room and looked around, his eyes automatically hitting the record player perched in the corner. He paced over to it, seeing the stack of old 45's next to the player, he skimmed through them.

"Are all of these yours?" he asked her, holding a dusty 45 up with a curious look on his face.

She shook her head in silence. "No, actually. When Norman and I moved in, we found a bundle of ancient records. We just decided to keep them here as oppose to throwing them away" she explained, looking relaxed. Alex put one of the records on, watching it spin, and soon the soft crooning of The Everly Brothers started to fill the room.

He extended a hand out to Norma, she met his gaze and gave him a grin, accepting his hand. She hummed softly to the music as they danced around the room slowly. She tucked her head into his chest and he let his hands hold onto her waist tightly as they moved in time with one another. He lowered his mouth down to her ear, "You know how much I love you, right?".

This made Norma's heart swell with affection and adoration. She loved it when Alex said these kinds of things to her, it made her feel good about herself and their relationship. "Of course, but I never tire of hearing it" she smiled, kissing the side of his ear. "And you know I love you, don't you?" she cooed.

Alex nodded, kissing the side of her temple, and rubbing his thumbs over her waist. She pulled away with a mix of desire and passion in her dazzling orbs. "Why don't we finish this upstairs?" she asked seductively. Alex nodded, taking her hand as she led them both up the stairs. They both knew the magic of the night was far from over.

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