Hello everyone. English is not my native language, Spanish is. I only translated it into English so that more readers read this story and see if they like it.

I have translated it with the google translator and I don't know if it is good. If not, you can go to the story in Spanish and translate it with the Google Chrome translator. maybe it translates better than what you post. enjoy the story.

Elmore, one of the cities in California, was currently a peaceful city… well, lately. In the past, this city went through great things and adventures. Especially for a certain family, the Wattersons.

This family consisted of Gumball Watterson, who was a teenage blue cat of 16, almost 17 years old, who attended the Elmore school. Darwin, a goldfish with legs that can breathe out of water and adopted son of the family. Anais, a pink rabbit and the youngest of the family and the most intelligent of the three. Richard, A father who is a big fat pink rabbit. And finally there is Nicole, the other feline and mother of the family. Like her firstborn, she was blue in color.

A peculiar… family. But this said family went through a lot. Fights, arguments, affairs… lots of adventures in fact. But all that was left in the past. While the children of the family, which were Gumball, Darwin and Anais, grew and matured. The adventures were left aside and they concentrated on their studies. It wasn't to say the fun died down. No. In fact, they had fun, but now that they were older, they had a sense of responsibility.

Responsibility… Gumball, surprisingly, was the first in the family to adjust well to those strong words. It wasn't because of an argument or a fight that made him responsible. No, it was more because of his Mother, Nicole. He always watched her work hard for her family. She was the only source of income for the family since her obese father always spent lying on the couch watching television or playing video games as a child.

Everyone in the family, including himself to be honest, always thought that she would be the Youngest of the family, Anais, to be the first to mature due to her great intellect.

Gumball always admired, secretly from the family, his mother for the way she was. Her great sense of Responsibility, being Direct in some cases and helping others without receiving anything in return. But it hurt him too to see her since she was the only one supporting a family of 5. Most of the time he would see her tired when she came back from work. Exhausted by the arguments she had with her husband and by the fights that put her in a bad mood at her work.

He loved his father, of that there was no doubt. But sometimes those feelings would change for a few moments filling him with anger. He never did anything and he always spent his time watching television or sleeping on the sofa, leaving the entire burden of the street family on his wife. Since all the children had grown up, he was the one causing the most trouble causing the Wattersons' mother figure to lose her sanity and all hell break loose in the house. And he was also the one making the family's money go down the drain…sometimes literally.

The children were already somewhat… used to arguments, and they knew perfectly well when to interfere, when not to, and when it was time to leave the house and not return for hours. You could say they gained a sixth sense for it in these cases.

Like right now. The three of them were in the patio lying under the shade of a tree listening to her mother yelling at her father. They couldn't make out much, but they figured out it was for agreeing to buy an EXPIRED coupon from a Burger shop that cost him over 100 bucks, pretty ridiculous and stupid from what they were hearing.

The three stopped hearing screams and waited a few minutes, just in case, to enter the house. They looked at each other, nodded and entered with some caution. Not seeing that they were in the kitchen, they went to the living room. They saw their father watching TV as if the argument never happened. He saw them and smiled at them.

Richard: Children, come on! The Demolition races are about to start. I heard today was going to be a disaster on the track. - the fish and the rabbit of the family looked at each other, shrugged their shoulders and sat in the chair next to their father. The feline teenager, who was looking from one side to the other without paying attention to what his father was saying, asked.

Gumball: Where's mom?

Richard: she went upstairs, I think she had to get ready for work. He said with a shrug and went back to watching TV.

Darwin: Mrs. Mom works today? I thought she didn't work on weekends

Richard: That's what she said. oh, the demolition has already begun! - The three began to watch TV and the teenager, who did not join them, ignored them going up the stairs. I walk through the corridors and notice how the door of his parents' room was slightly open. He approaches and began to hear something that hurt him. The cries of his mother. she felt her heart drop in sadness. Peeking into her room he saw her sitting up in bed, her elbows on her knees and her hands covering her face. But even so, he was able to notice how some tears fell on the carpet.

He opened the door without making too much noise and approached her. He literally he was one step away of her and her mother never noticed. He did the only thing he could do at the moment, hugging her causing her to jump. She looks up to see her eldest giving her a small smile and squeezing her tight. She got up and hugged him back as Gumball rubbed her back in a circular motion.

Now that Gumball had grown up he was taller than Nicole by only a few inches. So he let her cry on her shoulder while he soothed her without saying a word. Nicole was really grateful at this moment, she felt alone and she stopped suppressing her emotions knowing that her son would not judge her for it.

Although it seemed like forever to Gumball, only about a minute passed and she stopped crying. She pulls away, begrudging the warm embrace, and they look at each other.

Gumball: Are you okay, mom?

Nicole: yes, honey. I'm sorry. I didn't want you to see me this way. he-he just shook his head.

Gumball: I don't care. But at least I hope I've helped something. - she laughed a little and gives him a kiss on the cheek.

Nicole: You've done more than enough, son. - both heard the sound of a cell phone. Nicole approaches the bed and catches him looking at the message. Giving a small sigh she puts it in her pocket. - I have to go.

Gumball: are you working today?

Nicole: yes, thanks to your father and the stupid purchase he made, I called my boss to see if he could work today so I can get paid overtime.

Gumball: I understand…-she was about to leave, but her hand stopped her, she sees it and felt a pair of lips hit her forehead. She blinked as her son smiled at her. - For good luck. She laughed and gave him a quick hug.

Nicole: Thank you, honey. See you tonight. -she left the room leaving her son alone. He sits up in bed, and a few moments later, he could hear the sounds of the car disappearing in the distance. He took a breath that he didn't know he was holding back and looked at the ground.

Gumball: (I have to stop thinking this way.) He said rubbing his eyes with his fingers in frustration and it was because of a secret that he hid from the rest of the family, especially his mother. And it was that he loved his mother. It was not a love of mother and son, no. It was a love of a Man towards a Woman. He knew what he was getting into by having these feelings for her. He knew that Incest was a crime in the country. But like some phrases I hear around the city: "it is not you who chooses love: love chooses you" or "the heart chooses who to love". He was telling himself that he was cursed… or something for thinking that way.

He heard some screaming downstairs. Most likely it was the emotion of the three of them when watching the program… he didn't remember since he wasn't paying attention. So he decided to go down. He stopped on the steps watching his brothers and parents watching how some trucks and cars collided with each other causing the male members to scream with excitement while his younger sister was just quietly watching. But he could tell that she was interested in what she saw.

The eldest son of the family decided to go out and get some fresh air, but he stopped near the door to the backyard when he saw clothes piled up near the washing machine. He peeks down the hall for a second and directs his gaze into the kitchen. He turns to the nearest window towards the sky thinking and smiled.

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Night fell in Elmore. A certain blue cat was coming home from work in her car while she internally cursed at her job. After eleven hours of boring and harrowing work. I finally get home.

It was almost 10:00 PM. And he could witness the lights off in the house. Most likely, all the family members are sleeping, causing her to sigh. She gets out of the car and she felt her stomach growl at her.

Nicole: (I'm so tired and so hungry at the same time. I wish I hadn't skipped lunch time…I hope there's something to eat or at least leftovers…if there are leftovers.) she said, thinking of a certain pink-colored member of the family.

She enters the house and was able to appreciate how the only light she was on was from the kitchen. She closes the front door and approaches catching a certain smell which made her stomach growl again. When she walked in, she saw her son sitting on the chair looking at her cell phone. Noticing her presence, she set the device aside and smiled at him.

Gumball: Welcome, mom.

Nicole: Gumball, what are you doing up at this hour?

Gumball: okay. I was waiting for you. - she said, getting up from the chair. She watched as he took a jug of juice out of the fridge and grabbed a glass, leaving it on the table followed by the plates and cutlery. Her mother stared at her somewhat surprised by the actions of her son. - I made dinner… although I admit that I had to fight a little with dad so that he didn't eat all the food so I saved your portion. she-she said as she opened the oven and took out a pot and and took out a pot and served him on his plate. - taraaaa! Spaghetti with bolognese sauce along with three meatballs. she-she said happily to her mother that she just kept looking at her. He walks over to her and takes her bag from her, setting it aside on a chair. - come, eat before it gets cold. -She could only nod still dazed, she sits down and looks at her steaming plate of food making the smell reach her nostrils.

Nicole: I...

Gumball: oh, that's not all! she said as she crouched under the table and showed him a basket of neatly folded and clean clothes. - Also do laundry. And don't worry, I made sure to separate the light clothes from the dark ones. you see? She stared at her son without blinking at all times.

Nicole: son... not that it bothers me, but why are you doing all this? He stopped for a moment and just sighed.

Gumball: well... I'm the eldest son in the family, right? I promised myself to be more responsible. besides. - she sees. - I know you didn't have a good start to the day. So at least I decided to help out around the house, so you wouldn't feel stressed all the time. Besides, I wanted you not to have much to do tomorrow and to have a well-deserved rest. - With those words it was enough to make her a little tearful. Without saying a word, she got up and went to hug her son, holding him close to her. He blushed a little at the unexpected hug, but she returned it.

Nicole: Thank you, honey. whispered her mother. That was very considerate of you.

Gumball: you deserve it and more, mom. -She tightened the hug with more strength and he just laughed a little calming her blush. - well, well, I think it's too sweet. - she looks at him with doubt. - Why don't you eat dinner before it gets cold. - She laughed a little.

Nicole: yes, you're right. - both separate and the only male member awake was already missing the warmth that was given to him a few moments ago. She sits down and began to eat moaning with pleasure. - mmm, it's delicious, honey.

Gumball: really? He sits next to her and pours her a glass of juice. - I hoped I hadn't gone too far with the salt in the sauce.

Nicole: no, it's delicious…wait, since when have you been cooking? she said, looking at him while she grabbed the glass and took a drink, mentally thanking her for having served her

Gumball: I've seen you cook several times. she said with a shrug. - It wasn't much… but I have to admit that I had… some problems with the sauce. I didn't know how much salt to put and how much tomato to crush. So I checked the internet a bit.

Nicole: well, it's tasty on you.

Gumball: how was your work?

Nicole: *sigh* tiring… seriously, sometimes I think those documents breed like rabbits. I finish and in an instant another pile appears. Even with the overtime I couldn't make any money back on that stupid purchase Richard made. I'm so tired of always being behind on bills and savings. She knew that she shouldn't tell her son about her financial problems. But it felt so good to talk to someone about it. And who better with the person who has been brightening their days for a long time.

Gumball: I see... I guess with unnecessary purchases.

Nicole: sometimes… but it's also because Richard spends the money when he goes to pay the bills…

Gumball: that... I didn't know...

Nicole: I'm sorry, honey. I know I shouldn't tell you this. I do not want you to worry.

Gumball: Why don't you give the money to me? - she sees him. -Yes, instead of dad I can go in her place. Give me the bills, the money and I'll pay it. I can do it when I get back from school.

Nicole: are you sure? I don't want to get you into compromises and…

Gumball: Completely. You can trust me… plus if I don't you'll karate me and have a headache for over a week… I'm sure I'll do it without fail. She laughed and caressed her head rubbing her hair. - hey, you mess me up!

Nicole: hehehe. Thanks love. If you're sure you can do it, I'll trust you. Changing the subject. Did something happen while she was gone?

Gumball: Nah, not really. Dad, Darwin, and even Anais watched the demolition marathon for about three hours. Then Anais went to a friend's house, Darwin went to Tobias's house, and dad fell asleep on the couch.

Nicole: and you? she said as she took another bite of her delicious spaghetti.

Gumball: I didn't do much. I was cleaning the clothes and while I was waiting for them to dry, I cleaned up the kitchen a bit. I was busy, but it helped me kill time for a bit. Her mother gently grabs her hand.

Nicole: Thanks again, son. He gave her a big smile and her mother reciprocated. Maybe she didn't have a good start to the day. But he was sure that thanks to his "little pussycat" he had made him quite happy at the end of the day.

I hope you liked him, as always soon the next one. bye bye

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