Chapter 6
"Joanne, you've been really impressive today." Maureen smirked, as the two walked around the park, their arms looped together. "I've even seen my mom smiling a bit."
Joanne nodded, her lips curving into a smile, "I've seen that too. Do you think she's slowly starting to accept us?"
Maureen shrugged, "It's possible." Her eyes wandered around the park until her eyes landed on a pavilion with bathrooms attached, "Come here, I have an idea."
Joanne had no choice but to follow as the diva dragged her towards the bathroom. Once they entered Maureen pulled them into a stall and locked the door.
"Maureen?" Joanne questioned, but soon grew quiet as Maureen pulled her into a kiss.
"We haven't had any alone time since Thursday. It is now Saturday. I need you." Maureen said her lips on Joanne's neck as she carried on, "Plus, you're kind of turning me on with the way you're being all impressive and winning over my family."
Joanne didn't deny Maureen as she nibbled on her neck, letting her hands roam her body.
"Okay, but we're not going all the way. Let's just make out for a few minutes." Joanne moaned, tangling her fingers in Maureen's hair.
"Okay, but I'm sneaking into your room tonight while everyone is sleeping." Maureen said, quickly placing her lips over Joanne's so the lawyer couldn't protest.
Ten minutes later the two stumbled out of the bathroom, both with matching smiles, and holding hands.
"Thanks for letting me grope a boob." Maureen smirked, kissing Joanne's cheek.
Joanne simply grinned as the two began their walk back to the picnic tables. For the next few hours, the family sat around and caught up with family members they haven't seen in a long time.
Joanne seemed to make a great impression on most of the family. A few of the older people weren't to thrilled when they found out she was a lesbian, but Grandma Johnson came to Joanne's rescue, and told her they weren't that close with the family anyways, so not to care what they thought.
Joanne was relieved to hear that, and continued on making her rounds meeting everyone. Soon it was time to go. Nikki practically skipped all the way to the car, Maureen closely behind her, while Joanne walked with their Aunt Monica discussing Harvard.
"Aunt Monica can I have Joanne back please? She's our driver." Maureen begged, trying to pull Joanne from her conversation.
"Sorry Maureen." Aunt Monica apologized, "We are going back to your house, I guess I'll talk to you there Joanne?"
"Of course." Joanne smiled, turning to walk to her car, but before she could leave Uncle Randy came up to stop her.
"Maureen said you like playing poker? You in when we get back to the house Joanne?" He eagerly asked his eyes sparkling like Maureen's did when she was excited.
"Of course." Joanne repeated, smiling to herself.
"See you there!" Uncle Randy grinned, and ran for his car. "Eddie!" He shouted, earning his brother's attention, "Race ya back to the house?"
"You're on!" Eddie shouted, jumping in the car, Nancy and Grandma Johnson both rolling their eyes.
"I'm in too!" Uncle Stuart added, already in his car, with the engine running.
Joanne laughed as she climbed in her own car, turning to face Maureen, "This family really is competitive huh?"
"Yes, but in totally different ways." Maureen stated. "The women like to make themselves look better, while the men like to have fun and make it a game."
"You have a fun family Maureen." Joanne stated. "I don't know why you were so worried."
"Oh and word on the street…" Nikki began from the backseat of the car, "I heard mom bragging about you Joanne. You should feel lucky."
"I do." Joanne smiled, starting the car, and pulling out of the parking lot.
Back at the Johnson household, Uncle Stuart, Uncle Randy and Eddie set up the poker table, while, Drew and Corey hooked up the video game system they brought to keep themselves occupied, and the rest hung out in the living room, and just like she promised, Joanne had continued her conversation with Aunt Monica.
A few minutes later, Uncle Randy walked in the room and over to his wife, "Uh Monica dear, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to steal Joanne away from you, we need her for poker."
"Oh yes of course honey." Aunt Monica smiled, kissing his cheek.
Joanne smiled at the both of them, coming to the conclusion that the two of them were her favorite relativities of Maureen's.
"Anyone else want to play?" Uncle Randy asked before he left the room.
Greg nodded standing up and walking with them, everyone else declining. Maureen however followed Joanne pulling her aside for a second.
"You'll be okay with them?" Maureen asked to make sure. "I'd play, but I never had the patience to learn how."
"Don't remind me." Joanne said, playfully rolling her eyes. "You broke a glass and made me sleep on the couch that night."
Maureen giggled, "Oh yeah."
"But yes honeybear, I'll be okay. I get along with the men remember?" Joanne smiled, chastely kissing Maureen's on the lips.
"Okay." Maureen said with a smile. "Have fun. I'm sure I'll come visit you during your game."
"Okay, you have fun too." Joanne said, and then the two walked their separate ways, which wasn't very far, since they were only a room apart and could see each other from where they sat.
"You want something to drink?" Maureen offered her grandma, Amy and sister, who were sitting with her in the living room. They all shook their heads no. Maureen smirked and headed for the kitchen, "I'll be right back."
Maureen stopped when she reached the kitchen hearing her mother and aunts talking. She heard her name and Joanne's pop up, so out of curiosity she hid behind the wall and began listening.
"So you really don't care she's dating another girl?" Aunt Betty asked with disbelief.
"I personally didn't even think anything of it." Aunt Monica replied, "If they are in love let them be. Plus Joanne is such an amazing person. Have you talked to her yet? I think she's great for Maureen."
Nancy shrugged, "I have a little bit of a problem with the same gender thing. I grew up learning that it was wrong. And I always liked that Mark kid."
Maureen frowned at hearing her mother's thoughts, and was ready to burst in and yell, but the sound of her mother's voice stopped her.
"But then I watch Maureen with Joanne…and I've never seen Maureen this happy before." Nancy said. "Joanne also seems to know how to keep Maureen calm. My daughter changed…for the good."
"I like Joanne." Aunt Monica said raising her hand, "I hope Maureen keeps this girl around. You know how Nikki and she are about relationships."
"Yeah," Aunt Betty laughed, "Your daughters might be single for the rest of their lives. No grandchildren for you Nancy."
With that Aunt Betty left the room with a grin on her face, knowing the word had stun a soft spot with Nancy.
As the night went on, everyone began to grow tired. The women were now waiting for the poker game to be finished so they could go home.
"Is anyone out yet?" Aunt Monica called out. "I'm getting tired."
"I bet Joanne and my dad are." Amy smirked,
"I am out yes…" Uncle Stuart (Amy's dad) replied, "Joanne is still in the game."
"How is Greg doing?" Amy asked.
"I was the first one out." Greg said, sounding a little disappointed.
"It's between Randy and Joanne now." Eddie replied.
Grandma Johnson smiled, "That girl is very remarkable."
"Tell me about it." Maureen said, "She even speaks French!"
Amy and Aunt Betty scowled.
A long twenty minutes later the game had ended, unfortunately Randy had won, but Joanne was a good sport about it and shook his hand.
"Good game." Joanne smiled.
"Can we leave now?" Aunt Monica asked, her eyes shifting to her twin boys, who were fast asleep, "They are even sleeping and they usually have all the energy in the world."
"Yes, let's go." Uncle Randy smirked.
Soon Uncle Randy, Aunt Monica, Corey and Drew said their goodbyes, and were off back home.
Before the others left, Joanne quickly went into the kitchen to grab a drink, Aunt Betty following her, making sure no one else was with them.
"So I'll see you at the next family gathering?" Joanne smirked, taking a sip of her water.
"Don't count on it." Aunt Betty said, "You're lucky you even managed to stay with Maureen for this long. I give her another month before she gets rid of you and finds someone else. A boy this time, her phase with you is almost over."
Joanne was taken back by the sudden impoliteness of the woman, "Maureen loves me."
"For now." Aunt Betty snorted, "It's hard capturing a Johnson's heart you know. It's only time before Maureen finds someone else."
With that Aunt Betty walked out of the room leaving a bewildered Joanne alone.
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