Okay, finally got to the last chapter. Thanks to everybody that reviewed, you gave me motivation to get this thing finished. Possibly thinking of doing a sequel but don't get your hopes up because it was only a thought. I don't actually know what would happen in it but I'd be open to suggestions. Anyway, read chapter 10 and tell me what you think just this last time. Thanks! x
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Lindsey found the pair in that same position the following morning as she came downstairs in search of breakfast. Catherine slept peacefully half on top of Gil with his arm wrapped protectively around her shoulders and their conjoined hands rested on Gil's chest. Lindsey watched them, feeling slightly confused and unsure about what to do and perhaps a little uncomfortable by the fact that Gil had no trousers on. She decided it was best not to wake them and instead went into the kitchen to prepare some breakfast.
Quietly, she made toast for the three of them, since her cooking skills were limited, and brought it into the livingroom. By this time her mother had woken and was half sitting up, trying to gain her bearings.
"Hey, good morning Linds," she whispered, feeling a little shy in the knowledge that her daughter had seen her sleeping beside a trouserless Gil on the couch.
"Good morning," Lindsey replied before going back into the kitchen for some orange juice.
Catherine looked down at the sleeping man beside her and smiled lovingly. Placing a hand against Gil's cheek, she made an attempt at waking him. "Gil? It's time to get up." Gil's eyelids began to part slowly as he felt her touch and he squinted against the daylight. Finding Catherine looking down on him with the sunlight from the window behind her highlighting her form, he smiled sleepily at her. "You look like an angel."
Catherine laughed softly, feeling her heart swell with love. "And you're half naked so you better get dressed before Lindsey comes back," she smiled. With that, she patted his chest and moved from beside him to stand up and stretch.
Gil was fastening his trousers just as Lindsey returned from the kitchen with juice for all of them. "Good morning uncle Gil. I used your bread, I hope that's okay." She placed the glasses on the table.
"Of course, it's fine Lindsey. Thank you for making breakfast." Gil reassured her, hoping he sounded relaxed. He felt very awkward about the whole situation and was worried about what Lindsey now thought of him.
As Catherine caught her daughter's gaze, it was obvious to her that Lindsey wanted some answers about what had happened the previous night and that she would have to explain. Although she had wanted to discuss things with Gil before revealing their newfound relationship to Lindsey, it now seemed that would have to wait until later.
Settling down for breakfast with Gil and Lindsey, Catherine decided to get the talk over with and made the first move. She leaned forward with her elbows on her knees, her hands clasped anxiously. "Lindsey, you're probably wondering what's going on. I mean with how you found me with Gil today. Umm…" Lindsey raised her eyebrows in affirmation as she chewed on some toast, causing Catherine to swallow nervously, unsure of how to continue. She glanced at Gil and, sensing her discomfort, he leant forward beside her as a supportive gesture. Turning back to Lindsey, she went on, taking a deep breath inwards. "Well things didn't work out so well with Tyler last night," she exhaled. "I got a little upset and came here after you were asleep." Gil reached for Catherine's hand hoping to relieve some of her nerves. Lindsey noticed the motion and smirked but let her mother continue. Catherine eased a little, realising her daughter already had some idea of what she was about to say and that she seemed comfortable with it. She stroked the back of Gil's hand as she proceeded. "Anyway, we go to talking and…" she tucked her hair behind her ear nervously. "Well I love him Lindsey." She blushed, avoiding eye contact.
Gil spoke up. "And I've discovered that I love her too," he squeezed Catherine's hand gently, earning a loving smile from her.
Lindsey was feeling quite proud of herself for predicting this. "Well you know… I-" She was about to boast before noticing her mother's narrowing eyes and changed her mind. "Congratulations," she grinned. "So… No more Tylers, or Adams, or-"
"No," Catherine firmly halted her. "Gil is my only now," she smiled at him as he leaned in to kiss her softly.
"So I should probably stop calling you 'uncle' Gil now," Lindsey laughed. "Because that just makes things weird." She screwed up her nose, causing Gil to laugh too.
"Call me whatever you feel comfortable with Lindsey."
She smiled. "Gil it will be then… By the way, did you guys sleep there?" She raised an eyebrow.
Catherine felt a blush creep up her neck and flood her cheeks. "Well yes… but I promise we only kissed Lindsey."
Lindsey's face contorted into one of horror. "Oh my God mom! I REALLY wasn't going to go there. I just meant it couldn't have been comfortable." She rolled her eyes.
Catherine, feeling sufficiently embarrassed replied, "Oh… Umm I guess it wasn't too bad." She glanced at Gil, finding him blushing also.
"Great," Lindsey rolled her eyes again and bit into a slice of toast.
"Lindsey you need to stop doing that," Catherine scolded as she caught the eye roll and tried to take back control of the situation. "Okayyy." Lindsey continued eating.
They shared breakfast together as a family. Gil watched and listened as Catherine and Lindsey chatted animatedly and he felt like he finally fit in somewhere. He felt happy at last and eagerly anticipated the changes that Catherine and Lindsey were going to bring to his life. Wrapping an arm around Catherine's waist, he gently tugged her closer beside him on the couch. Turning to look at him, she smiled brightly then planted a kiss on his cheek before returning to her conversation with Lindsey. He was very happy. And in love.