At This, Terry and Aj Burst Into Peals of Laughter

At This, Terry and Aj Burst Into Peals of Laughter

August 9, 2013 by Brittani888  
Published in Motherhood

At this, Terry and AJ burst into peals of laughter.

"I meant," rephrased John, "that I’m paying for the gasoline!"

"Nice save, dear," smiled Izumi, kissing her husband.

The group disbanded, getting everything in readiness for the busy day.

"I forgot my purse," declared Abby, getting up to return to the yellow house. "I’ll be back

in a moment. Don’t leave without me!"

"Jake, if she doesn’t show up," Terry winked, "you can hitch a ride with me!"

“He Forgave Me,” Replied Abby

“He Forgave Me,” Replied Abby

August 9, 2013 by Brittani888  
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"He forgave me," replied Abby. "I didn’t deserve it, but he forgave me. You know, I

could have called Dad or Uncle Terry a baby, and whether I meant it or not, they

would’ve shrugged it off– but not Jake."

"Patience, Abby," advised the mother.

"Last night, when you gave me the baby monitor idea," continued Abby, "I was really

excited! And then when Jake started fighting me on it, I lost my patience and became

frustrated. I mean, what’s a lamb wearing a baby bib compared to those horrible

flashbacks?!"

“I Don’t Need a Baby Monitor!” He Exclaimed. “I’m Not a Child!”

“I Don’t Need a Baby Monitor!” He Exclaimed. “I’m Not a Child!”

August 9, 2013 by Brittani888  
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"I don’t need a baby monitor!" he exclaimed. "I’m not a child!"

"Really?" retorted Abby, losing her patience. "This is coming from a man who sleeps

with the hallway light on!"

Stunned, Jake’s face fell. He could no longer look her in the eye.

"You’re right," he mumbled. "Put it where you want."

"Jake, I’m sorry!" Abby cried after him, as he grabbed his jacket and quickly left the

house. Helplessly, she looked to her mother.

“Good Morning!” Izumi Greeted Him Cheerily

“Good Morning!” Izumi Greeted Him Cheerily

August 9, 2013 by Brittani888  
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"Good morning!" Izumi greeted him cheerily.

"Where’s Abby?" he asked.

"She went to run an errand," explained the mother. "Are you ready for breakfast?"

"Did Abby already eat?" asked Jake, sitting down at the table.

"She grabbed an apple and ran out of here, first thing this morning," answered Izumi.

"You know how she is. Once Abby gets it in her mind to do something, she goes for it.

Would you like some toast?"

"No, thank you, Mrs. Johannes," replied Jake.

It’s Like Something Changed with You, and I Would Like to Know What Happened

It’s Like Something Changed with You, and I Would Like to Know What Happened

August 9, 2013 by Brittani888  
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It’s like something changed with you, and I would like to know what happened."

"I…" he hesitated, "I don’t know… wait, that’s wrong. I do know."

"You can tell me," coaxed Abby. "What is it?"

"I don’t know how I’m supposed to treat you," he said, his face blushing with

embarrassment. "There, I said it. You can go tell your mom and have a good laugh."

"I would never laugh at you," she gently answered. "Treat me like your friend. I didn’t

marry you to be shut out of your life, okay?"

"Okay," he replied in a half whisper.

“You’re Beginning to Sound Like Dr. Jacoby,” Abby Smiled Wearily

“You’re Beginning to Sound Like Dr. Jacoby,” Abby Smiled Wearily

August 9, 2013 by Brittani888  
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"You’re beginning to sound like Dr. Jacoby," Abby smiled wearily. "No, I don’t want to

leave."

"Then, if I were you," advised Izumi, "I would do something about it."

"Such as?" wondered the young woman.

"Sweetheart," replied the mother, "you know him better than I do. Have you eaten dinner,

yet? I can heat up something in no time at all."

"That would be great, Mom," sighed Abby, kicking off her shoes. "I don’t know about

Jake, but I’m starving!"

If You Say It’s All Right, Then I’d Love to Come,” Smiled Izumi, Hugging Her Daughter

If You Say It’s All Right, Then I’d Love to Come,” Smiled Izumi, Hugging Her Daughter

August 9, 2013 by Brittani888  
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If you say it’s all right, then I’d love to come," smiled Izumi, hugging her daughter

lovingly. "But, only if I won’t get in the way."

"Of course you will," smiled Abby, "but I want you to come, anyway!"

"John, if we don’t get out of here, we’re going to be late for our bus!" exclaimed Terry,

coming into the living room with his computer laptop case and two suitcases. "If we miss

the bus, then we’re going to miss our flight!"

"God keep you and the kids safe," said John, kissing his wife good-bye. "I’ll be back as

soon as I can!"

“This Place is Starting to Look Like Your Room, Abby,” Observed Jake, Happily

“This Place is Starting to Look Like Your Room, Abby,” Observed Jake, Happily

August 9, 2013 by Brittani888  
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"This place is starting to look like your room, Abby," observed Jake, happily.

Then Izumi called the hardworking crew to lunch. Jake had gotten caught up in the spirit

of teamwork, and as a result, had lost a little of his shyness around Abby’s family. He still

kept his distance, but didn’t seem so threatened by John or Terry’s presence. Abby quietly

took note of this, and was thankful for this modest step of progress.

Izumi set out lunch on the table, and everyone helped themselves, buffet-style. After

eating, Abby and Jake immediately set about moving her art studio to the living room in

the yellow house. John and Terry, who were not as eager to get back to work, took their

time finishing lunch.

Jake Looked at Him, Puzzled

Jake Looked at Him, Puzzled

August 9, 2013 by Brittani888  
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Jake looked at him, puzzled.

"Just wait, and you’ll see," grinned John. "We’re going to stand here, until the women

make up their minds where to put everything!"

"Yeah," laughed Terry, "and when they do decide, you can be sure it won’t be the last

time!"

Izumi and Abby pointed and planned, rearranging imaginary furniture in every possible

configuration, and doing everything but taking a poll of the men, before at last deciding

on where everything should go.

“Are You Sure You Want Her?” He Asked Jake, with a Tingle of Mirth in His Sobriety

“Are You Sure You Want Her?” He Asked Jake, with a Tingle of Mirth in His Sobriety

August 9, 2013 by Brittani888  
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"Are you sure you want her?" he asked Jake, with a tingle of mirth in his sobriety.

"Yes, Mr. Johannes," answered Jake, half expecting the father to yell at him for being so

presumptuous as to think that he could take Abby away from her family, to go live with

someone such as himself.

"Well," said John, "I won’t be able to help you kids move next week, because your

mother and I have a doctor’s appointment on Monday, and Terry and I have a business

trip to Vancouver that will last for about a week. If you’re both sure you want to do this,

then I suggest we move Abby’s things over, today."

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