Milo and Maisie

Chapter The Littlest Outlaw: Wishes Do Come True (Part Two)

Mr. and Mrs. Foster's room looked more like an apartment than a hotel room. It was on Homewood's third story and included a fully-furnished living room, kitchen, and one bedroom with a queen-sized bed.

The brown curtains had been pulled back, and Milo saw the impending storm through the window. He felt like he was lost in a hurricane on the Atlantic Ocean, where Davy Jones himself would drown him. Maybe he would see Luna there. His little Luna. Could he see her at least once to ensure whoever adopted her wasn't Davy Jones undercover? Knowing she was in a good home would lift some of the strain from Milo's heart. That or Feya never told Maisie what happened that horrid last Friday.

Everyone piled into the living room. Maisie and Feya rested on the leather couch across from the two chairs each couple claimed. The women sat while the men hovered behind them.

Maisie let the truth slide. "I'm sorry, Mom and Dad! I tried, but Luna was already gone when we arrived this morning."

Another round of bullets struck Milo's heart. How had he not keeled over yet?

"We know." Mrs. Foster's tone remained sweet, as usual. "Feya texted her parents, and they told us. We're sorry, girls."

"She was perfect, and I failed." Maisie hid her face in her palms.

"At least you tried. That's all that matters," Mrs. Foster added, patting Mr. Foster's hand. "We're proud of you, Maisie. You may have failed, but finding the courage to leave your comfort zone to look for a cat was an accomplishment on its own. This whole Disney College Program has been a huge step for you and Feya."

Maisie sniffed.

Mrs. Fedora jumped in. "And because of that, we each have a gift for y'all."

"Thanks, Mom and Dad," Feya said, snuggling close to Maisie, "but Maisie and I finding each other is the only gift we need."

"Just... hear us out," Mrs. Fedora almost begged, nodding at Mr. Fedora.

He pulled something up on his phone.

Mrs. Fedora gripped her thighs and smiled at Maisie and Feya. "See, there's a convention coming to Coronado Springs next month. Out and Equal: Summit 2023. It honors the LGBTQ Community. Mr. Fedora made reservations for you girls on the day of your pool party, Feya. We thought it would help you understand you're not alone."

Milo felt Maisie's anxiety lifting and tried his best to mimic her.

Mrs. Foster stood and put her hands together. "We talked to your Managers when the hospital discharged Feya, and they agreed to give you the convention days off. It's a Kappa gift for you, Maisie, and a gift for helping our little girl find love again for you, Feya."

"Mom, Dad," the girls said simultaneously, rubbing their eyes. "Why? You didn't have to do this."

Milo saw tears brimming in Mrs. Fedora's eyes. "No, we did. You two have been through so much in the past few years."

"I'm sending the reservations to your guys' phones right now." Mr. Fedora tapped his phone twice. A whoosh sound was heard, followed by a ding from Maisie and Feya's phones.

Mr. Foster slipped away from the crowd and headed for the closed bedroom door. He opened it slightly, squeezed inside, and shut it.

Maisie and Feya checked their phones. Milo saw sadness and happiness in their faces.

"You didn't have to," Maisie repeated.

"Oh, just accept our gift," Mrs. Foster giggled. "You girls will have a wonderful time. Coronado is beautiful. There's a wedding pavilion, and it's around a lake like Magic Kingdom."