Jonathon had been awake for over an hour unable to sleep. Ever since Tony had made the big announcement things had been tense in the house. Sam was upset, his grandma wasn't her usual joyous self, and his mom? well she was as miserable as he had ever seen her. As for Jonathon he was angry. Angry at Tony, angry at Kathleen, angry at the whole damn situation. He couldn't even stand being in the same room as Tony now. Every time he saw Tony in the house he would turn and walk away. He knew he was hurting him and he knew he was acting like a spoiled little boy but he didn't care. Tony was destroying the family all for another woman. How could he do it to them? How could he do it to his mom? Did Kathleen really mean more to Tony than they did? He didn't want to believe it but the fact that Tony was seriously considering moving in with her only made it seem all the more true. He slipped out of bed and headed downstairs in search of something to eat. He swung the kitchen door open and was greeted by the sight of his Mom at the stove. Her back was to him but he could tell by the shake of her shoulders that she was crying. The tea kettle whistled and he walked over and turned it off gently urging her to sit down at the table. He made them both a cup of tea and scrounged around in the cupboards until he found the box of cookies he was looking for.

They ate and drank in silence for a few minutes both of them lost deep in their thoughts. He wanted to find some way to comfort her but for some reason was unable to do so. He wished there were some magic words that would make her feel better but what could he possibly say to make her feel better about all this? The man who had been like a Dad to him since he was 7 years old had broken his Mom's heart all over another woman. He had never imagined in a million years that Tony would ever do something like that. But he had and it made Jonathon furious every time he thought about it. A part of him still loved Tony and he knew he always would but for now the angry bitter side was winning. He watched as his Mom got up from the table to put her cup in the sink.
His heart broke when he saw how sad she looked.

"Mom?"

"Yeah honey?"

"I'm sorry."

"For what?" perplexed she turned to look at her son.

"For what Tony is doing to you."

"Oh Jonathon Tony isn't..."

"Mom, I know Tony is breaking your heart. I know he broke your heart. You don't have to pretend in front of me." he said gently.

"Honey, you don't have to worry about me."

"You're my Mom. Of course I'm going to worry about you. I've been worried about you ever since Tony started dating Kathleen." disgust filled his voice as he said her name.

"Jonathon," she sat back down at the table and clasped he hands together. "Are you okay with Tony moving out?"

"Like I said when he told us I really don't care."

"Honey, you don't mean that."

"Sure I do. If he doesn't care about us then why should I...."

"Tony loves you."

"If he loved me then why is he doing this? Why is he destroying the family over another woman? Why doesn't he care that he is hurting you and causing you pain?! Why is the man who I've thought of like a Dad all these years acting like this?!"

"I guess this is something he needs. I guess she is someone he needs."

"What about us? Doesn't he need us anymore?"

"Of course he does."

Shaking his head Jonathon leaned back in his chair. "If that were true Mom he wouldn't be thinking of moving out. But I guess I should be used to it. After all this won't be the first time my Dad left me.... and you."

"Honey, I know you were hurt when your Dad and I got divorced."

"Yeah but......"

"What?"

"It didn't seem so bad because I had Tony. I mean I kind of had the best of both worlds. I had Dad the big adventurer with all these cool stories and I had Tony to help me with my homework, with girls, with basketball......." trailing off he lowered his head so his Mom wouldn't see his eyes that were now filled with tears.

"Oh sweetheart I'm so sorry."

"Mom?"

"What?"

"How would you feel if he actually did move in with her?"

"If it was what he truly wanted then I'd be fine with it."

"Mom, don't do that."

"Don't do what?"

"Don't sugarcoat it and don't hide your true feelings. Tell me honestly how would you feel?"

Sighing heavily her voice and hands shaking she whispered "I'd hate it. I'd feel like my heart was breaking all over again." Tears fell down her cheeks and his as he got up from his chair to put his arms around her. Once again he wished he knew of some magic words to make her feel better. But for now letting her cry on his shoulder was enough.
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Sam sat at the head of her bed her knees tucked under her chin. She had been awake for over an hour trying to decide what to do next. Vinnie had called her after he and the rest of the guys had gotten done talking to Tony. He told her that they had said all they could to convince him that moving in with Kathleen would be the biggest mistake of his life.

"I don't know how well it worked Sammy."

"Thanks for trying Uncle Vinnie. And tell the other guys thanks too."

"Ya got it!! Bye Sam!"

"Bye!"

Shaking her head Sam sighed and stretched her legs out. There was one more thing she could do but it was a long shot. A verrrrrryyyyy long shot.
"Something out of this world." she laughed softly. But she would anything short of murder to stop her Dad from moving in with Kathleen. "Well here goes nothing." she sighed and began.

"Mom? It's me Sam. But I guess you know that." smiling she ran her hands through her hair. "I need to talk to you. Dad is in trouble- big trouble. He's thinking about moving in with this woman he's been dating. I know that probably doesn't sound like a big deal but it is. Dad he- he doesn't belong with her. They're all wrong for each other. Everyone can see that. I can, Mona can, Jonathon, Uncle Vinnie, Tiny, and the rest of the guys from the old neighborhood...... But you know Dad, stubborn as a mule. I know that he knows that she isn't the woman for him. Angela is and I know that he knows that. You should see the way he looks at her and talks about her. It's just like he did with you." smiling softly lost in her memories Sam sat silent for a few minutes. "Anyway I know this is a lot to ask but could you maybe oh I don't know find some way of stopping Dad? I just can't stand the idea of Dad being with the wrong woman. Dad belongs with Angela. I really need your help here Mom. Dad needs your help. Before he makes the biggest mistake of his life."
Sam crawled under the covers and before drifting off to sleep she whispered "Good Night Mom. I love you!!"

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A beautiful dark haired, dark eyed woman quietly entered Sam's room. She leaned down and brushed her hair from her forehead kissing her softly. "Don't you worry my beautiful Samantha. I will do all I can to help." She stood up and began to leave as quietly as she had entered. Before she left she turned around and blew a kiss at her sleeping daughter and then quietly slipped out the door and into the hall.......