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Chapter 5: Reconcile by Yinx
Mercedes sat at the small bistro her mother had said she wanted to meet at. Sam wanted to come and support her but she told him no and that she needed to do this by herself.
"Hey, Baby Girl" her mom said sitting down
"Mom, how are you"?
"I've been better. How are you and Sam"?
"We are good Mom." Mercedes smiled.
"And the baby" her mother asked with a concerned look on her face.
"He's fine" she said feeling her bump.
"It's a boy"
Mercedes nodded.
"Mercedes I asked you here today to tell you I'm sorry. I can't speak for your father but I want to be a part of your life and be a grandmother to your child." She reached over and took Mercedes hand in hers
"Oh Mom" Mercedes said getting up and hugging her. "I hope you would come around."
Her mother squeezed her back. She pulled back and looked at her daughter tears streaming down her cheek as she rubbed Mercedes' baby bump.
"Is there any chance dad could be okay with me and Sam"?
"I don't know child I'll try my best but it maybe we should go at it slowly" she wiped away her tears then Mercedes. "Now have you pick names yet."
Mercedes sat talking to Stacie as she French braided her hair when Sam, Mr. Evans, and Stevie came in sweaty from a game if football.
Sam came over and sat on the arm of the chair.
"Ewe Sammy you smell" Stacie said holding her nose as Mercedes finished the last braid.
"There go look in the mirror" she told Stacie patting her shoulder.
"How was it" Sam asked watching Stacie run to the bathroom
"She apologized and wants to be a part of our family" she said looking up at him.
Sam smiled "What about your dad."
Mercedes shook her head sadly she said "She'll try to talk to him."
Sam kissed her as he got up to go take a shower.
Damon's wedding day was here. Mercedes and Sam sat a few rows back from the rest of her family during the ceremony. He felt her tense in his arms when her father turned around to look at them. He squeezed her hand reassuring her of his presence.
The reception was better. Mercedes sang her Maxine Nightgale song as the newly wedded couple danced for the first time. Sam sat smiling up at her as she sang to him. Mercedes father approached him.
"Sam"
"Mr. Jones"
"Are you still with my daughter"?
"Yes sir and I always will be" Sam said standing.
"I see" he clinched his jaw. "Look son I know you treat my daughter well but..."
"There's no buts sir, I treat Mercedes with the love and respect she deserves which is more than you and your wife have done these past months. Yes I've made a mistake with breaking up with her but believe me it was the worst three years of my life. When I went to her show in New York I swore I would never let her go again and sir I plan to keep that promise."
"You sure didn't let her go getting her knocked up" Mr. Jones hissed back
"Getting Mercedes pregnant wasn't my intension but i say that I'm happy it happened" Sam said
Mr. Jones nodded. "I'm not saying it's going to be easy."
"I know it won't sir."
"I hope you prove me wrong, son" he said and walked away.
An hour or so later it was Sam turn to sing as the final song before the newly wedded couple retired for the night. He joined his love on stage with his guitar as they started singing an acoustic version of Myra song. Their voices meshed well together, singing together like this brought back memories of glee club duets they did senior year. Once the song ended he kissed her as they walked off the stage when Les came up to them.
"Mercedes you look absolutely lovely tonight. Sam surprised you are still around."
"Thank you Les, are you enjoying the wedding" she asked him
"Yes but I would enjoy it more with you on my arm." Sam went to grab him but Mercedes sensed it first and stepped in front of him. "But since you are devoting your life to the white boy behind you; I'll have to settle for second best. But if you ever come to your senses remember I'll love your child like my own." He smirked smartly at Sam as he turned and walked away.
Mercedes felt Sam start to shake with anger and decide it was time to leave. She grabbed to keys out of his pocket and escorted him to the car. Only when she pulled into the Evans driveway did Sam speak.
"Mercedes if you don't want to marry me I understand. I mean we can share custody of Simeon and..." he started in barely a whisper.
"Okay Samuel Evans I'm going to stop you right there before anymore bullshit comes out your mouth. When it comes to emotions and swinging hormones I'm the only one here that's allowed to have them. I case you forgot I remember you telling me that you were in this for the long run or was that a lie."
"I would never lie to you Mercedes."
"Good I would hope not because I'm in this for the long run, Baby" she cupped his face and kissed him softly.
"I remember in high school you use to say 'Don't let the haters get you down'." He smiled.
"I meant it Sam."
"No more Haters, Yawne I promise".