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Post by fallingn2ct on Apr 17, 2013 10:37:48 GMT -5
Emmet didn't hear from her after that night and rehearsals started in only a few days. How was it right that she was angry at him? If she had been honest with him, they never would have fought. He didn't judge her for having a child so young, he knew it happened. But she had made the choice to keep Austin a secret and Emmet couldn't help but be hurt by that fact. That Ronnie had assumed that he would be like others and think less of her for having a child so young. He thought they would have moved past something like that. The truth was that he missed her, it had been two weeks since he had gotten a text, phone call or she had shown up randomly at his door. He had actually found himself watching the door on a few different occasions, swearing he had heard something. He had even spaced out at work thinking about everything. The show, Ronnie, missing home; it all muddled together until he was irritable and ready to leave. He climbed into bed the night before rehearsals were to start, wondering what he would be faced with the following day when he saw her for the first time.
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The theatre was dark accept for the stage lighting. The cast and crew meandered back stage and talked among themselves, getting to know each other and discussing the show. Emmet sat by himself by a small lamp with his script in hand. He looked up when he felt a tap on his shoulder.
"Hey" Ronnie said shifting uncomfortably.
"Hey, yourself", he stood up with a stretch,"Need something?"
She bit her bottom lip as she thought,"I don't want to fight any more, Emmet. I know I was wrong."
"Yeah, you were", he said crossing his arms.
"Please, don't make this harder than it is", she pleaded.
"So, what am I supposed to do, Ronnie? Hey, it's fine that you kept your son a secret? It's fine that you assumed I would be like everyone else?"
She looked around at people who were looking at them,"Can we please just go outside for a second?"
"Fine", he followed her.
"You have every reason to be angry with me", she began as the stepped out into the alley behind the theatre,"I was wrong, I shouldn't have said those things or stormed out. But every time Austin comes into the picture, everything falls apart and I didn't want that with you. I care about you, Emmet, more than I thought I did and more than I want to admit to myself."
"Ronnie", he sighed,"I don't know what happened in your life before all of this, before me. But what ever is in your past is just that, your past. You want to protect your son and I get that. But pushing me away and storming out when I haven't even done anything but be there for you. From the moment you spoke to me at auditions, we have been together. Whether texting, talking, or sitting on the fire escape until three in the morning. When, at any moment did I give you the impression that I was going to walk away?"
"You didn't", she shook her head,"and that scared me. I didn't know where you and I were heading and I wanted to tell you about Austin, I did. Just when I thought I had worked up the courage, I lost it again. I don't want to lose you or what we have."
"Then let me in", he said gently stroking her cheek,"Stop running and hiding. Just let me be with you."
"I'm scared", she shook her head,"I don't know how to do this."
"I think it's simple", he said drawing her closer.
"It's not", she nearly whispered as she felt his breath across her cheek.
"It can be", he said brushing his lips gently against hers.
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Post by celticbear on Apr 17, 2013 12:52:15 GMT -5
Glad these two patched things up! Love the sweet kiss at the end!
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Apr 17, 2013 13:18:42 GMT -5
Awwww! I hope she lets him in and lets him love her.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 13:46:06 GMT -5
yay so glad there together again ^_^ cant wait for the next upload
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Post by fallingn2ct on Apr 18, 2013 8:46:57 GMT -5
Rehearsals began to consume the lives of everyone with the show. Emmet and Ronnie were constantly being given rewrites or different notes for all the scenes. Between working and rehearsals, the new couple found themselves worlds apart at times. The most time they had together was usually when they both fell asleep at his apartment after a long day. Spring was beginning to show signs of life as March began to slip by. The sun shining in a bright blue sky with wisps of clouds, flowers peaking their bright colored heads up after a long winter, birds making their nests in the trees and their songs echoing through the park.
"Morning", Emmet smiled as Ronnie wandered into the living room.
"Hey", she squinted against the light,"You're up early", she kissed the top of his head.
"I didn't work until two am either", he laughed sipping on a steaming mug of coffee.
"Good point", she said pouring herself a cup,"Ever feel like one day runs into the next?", she yawned folding her legs as she sat in the recliner.
"Every now and again", he shrugged,"But good thing is, we have a late rehearsal today, I'm off and I do believe you said you were off."
"I am", she nodded,"I got Erin to take my shift, the bar's not happy with me, but that's what ever."
"I know what you mean, Carl has been on me about giving away my shifts or having to work around rehearsals. Anyway, how about a day together. We can go out, stay in, watch movies, what ever you feel like."
"If you give me a choice I am crawling back into bed and you won't see me again until tonight."
"Then you have no choice", he grinned,"Finish that and we are going out."
"I don't wanna", she whined playfully as he tugged her arm.
"Come on, young lady", he finally got her out of the chair,"Go change and breakfast is my treat."
"Oh, you threw in the food offer. Hard bargain there, Ireland."
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"We haven't really talked about your son much", Emmet said as they sat inside the small cafe.
"I know", she sighed,"I am not used to telling people about him. Erin knows and that's about it, besides you now."
"Tell me about him", he encouraged with a smile.
"I found out I was pregnant when I was in my junior year of high school. Austin's father was not the most amiable of people, but because I was always the good girl, I rebelled and dated him. When I found out I was pregnant and told him, he flipped out, said it wasn't his and that was that."
"Is he in Austin's life?"
"No, he signed over all parental rights soon after I told him. My parents hired a lawyer and his parents were all too happy to have the issue dealt with."
"Wow! So his baby was nothing but an issue?"
"To him and his family, yes", she picked at the fruit on her plate,"I had been seventeen for about a week when I went into labor. I still hadn't made up my mind on adoption or keeping him, but when I held him in my arms, I knew there was no way I couldn't keep him. So, I became a single mother of a beautiful baby boy, Austin Edward, after my father and grandfather."
"Yet, you finished high school, then college?"
"I did", she nodded with a smile,"My parents were unbelievable, they were his babysitters when I had classes, exams, everything. We talked about after college and that I had wanted to come to New York to work on a career and that they would visit as often as possible, I would come home for holidays."
"Seems to be working out okay for all of you."
"It is, but I miss him all the time. I make sure to call every day and they send me emails with pictures. I just feel like I am missing so much with trying to make a life that is stable enough for the both of us. He's a lot like me, thankfully. He plays piano, sings, acting in the church Christmas pageant."
"When is your next trip home?"
"Ummmm...... Easter weekend. I promised Austin that we would find some eggs together this year."
Emmet swallowed the bit of bagel and paused,"Would you consider letting me come with you? If you're comfortable with me meeting your son. I don't want to infringe."
"Really? You want to meet him?", she said with a wide smile.
"Absolutely", he took her hand,"You have been a part of my life for a while now, and the only reason you haven't met my family is because they are in another country."
"This is true", she laughed,"I would love for you to meet my son", she leaned across the table kissing him softly,"Thank you."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2013 9:51:05 GMT -5
yay finally found out about her son and so cool that Emmet wants to meet him cant wait to read the next update when they meet
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Apr 18, 2013 10:19:43 GMT -5
Awwwwwww!
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Post by celticbear on Apr 18, 2013 10:35:18 GMT -5
Great update! Glad Emmet wants to meet Ronnie's son!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Apr 18, 2013 15:25:20 GMT -5
The train passed through cities and towns, tunnels, and past dense forests. Emmet began to feel as if North Carolina was another planet. He had barely heard most of the conversation that Ronnie had been carrying on with, not that he didn't enjoy it, but he his own mind was muddled with thoughts of the impending weekend. He was meeting her son, he knew it was the right thing, but it was terrifying at the same time. What if the little boy didn't like him, what if he did? What if they got along and then things went south with Ronnie? Then there was the fact that he had no idea how to deal with children, he was still young himself and suddenly he would be testing the waters of parent hood.
"You okay, Ireland?", Ronnie said giving his hand a squeeze.
"Yeah", he said rubbing his eyes,"Just thinking, that's all."
"You know you don't have to do this right? If you're nervous or unsure, you can back out. There are plenty of hotels."
"No", he shook his head,"I'm just nervous, but I think that's normal. I mean, to him I am a stranger who is showing up with his mom."
"I know", she said with a nod,"All I can say is that he is a great kid. He loves books, music, action heroes. He's a little boy, it should be easy for you."
"Yeah right!", he laughed,"He's what six or so?"
"He'll be six in May actually. Come on, what did you do when you were that age?"
"No idea!"
"Tonight, the three of us will go out for ice cream after dinner. That way he can spend some time with just the two of us."
"No pressure", he said putting an arm around her.
"None at all", she said resting her head against his shoulder.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2013 15:42:25 GMT -5
aww cute little update ^^
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Post by celticbear on Apr 18, 2013 15:59:55 GMT -5
Love how nervous Emmet is about meeting Austin!
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Apr 18, 2013 17:23:15 GMT -5
I hope the meeting goes well!
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Post by meg_cahill21 on Apr 18, 2013 18:32:01 GMT -5
hope the meeting goes well!!!!! update soon!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Apr 19, 2013 8:06:35 GMT -5
Wilmington, North Carolina was picturesque. With it's coastal style houses lined perfectly along the water way. People locals and tourists a like wandered up and down the main street of the town. window shopping, lounging in the sun, and taking photos. Most people who weren't local came to Wilmington to see the small coastal town that had posed as fictitious location in a television show or be a part of a something that was filming, but for Ronnie it was where she had grown up.
Emmet listened as she chattered about where she and her friends would hang out, how they would always try to be in town when anything was filming. Her father still held a law practice in town, but her mother was a retired nurse. Most of her friends had moved away from the small town, but they would still get together during the major holidays or for a milestone event.
He felt the butterflies in his stomach as the cab pulled into the circular drive of a large, two story home with a sloping metal roof that reflected the rays of sun, lace curtains blew back and forth in the spring breeze, rocking chairs moved slightly as if by someone or something unseen.
"This is it", Ronnie said climbing out of the cab.
"It's something, that's for sure", he said quietly. He thought of his own modest upbringing and how his parents as educators had done and provided all they could for their children. His thoughts were disrupted as a child came running out the door.
"Mommy!", cried the little boy with excitement.
"There's my man", she said lifting him up and holding him close,"Told you we would find those eggs together."
"Who is that?", he shielded his eyes as he looked towards Emmet.
"Austin", Ronnie said placing him on the ground,"This is my new friend Emmet, he really wanted to meet you."
"Hi, Austin", he said taking a knee and trying his best not to sound as nervous as he felt,"It's nice to meet you."
"You talk funny", he said leaning against his mother.
"Austin, that's rude", Ronnie said looking at her son.
"No, he's right", Emmet said with a laugh,"I do talk funny, but sometimes I think your mom talks funny." he smiled as the little boy chuckled.
"Do you live in New York like mommy does?"
"I do indeed, your mommy and I are doing a play together. She has told me you like to sing and act as well."
"Sometimes," he shrugged keeping a hand firmly in his mother's,"I'm hot", he said breaking free and running back into the house.
"And that's my son", Ronnie stood up as Emmet paid the cab fare and they took their bags inside.
"It's okay", he said,"I take it I'm the first friend you've brought home?"
"You are", she said closing the door,"What are you doing?"
"Kissing you", he grinned pulling her into the doorway of an adjoining room.
"Emmet", she giggled as he kissed her neck,"I don't want Austin to see us." she was silenced as his lips met hers again. Neither one heard the foot falls enter the room.
"Welcome home?", came a man's voice.
"Dad!", Ronnie said pulling away from Emmet quickly,"Hi!"
"Hello", he looked between the two,"And you are?"
"This is Emmet Cahill, my friend I said was coming with me."
"I see", he eyed the young man who now blushed guiltily,"Edward Parks."
"Nice to meet you sir", he extended a hand and almost winced with strength in the man's grip.
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Post by celticbear on Apr 19, 2013 8:34:46 GMT -5
The first encounter between Austin and Emmet was cute! The best part was Emmet and Ronnie getting caught by her Dad!
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