Everyone scattered to their rooms.
"Damn, our family has money." Said Patrick, surprisingly.
"Watch your mouth, son." His dad corrected him.
Zac and Fatima went into their room to talk.
"Can you believe all of this?" Fatima questioned. "In what 48 hours, I just met my estranged family, inherited part of the family business, and received a million dollars."
Zac was just as speechless.
"Well, Journee will be set for life." He said.
"Yep. I'm in awe though. How did she know so much about us?" She asked.
"Your grandma is rich, practically a billionaire. She probably hired private investigators to look for your dad and his family."
"You're right. I can't believe Mom was so ruthless though."
"That's your mom. No disrespect but she doesn't surprise me."
Pat thought staying married to Fred and marrying off Fatima would get her closer to the family money. As soon as that wouldn't work, she chose blackmail. She was holding on to letters that she wrote Fred.
Mrs. Lucille was waiting for her son to divorce her. She always knew she would leave him some inheritance, but the sooner he divorces her the better.
Even though Pat left the divorce with $500k from selling the house, she still gets $2000 a month in alimony for 15 years, which is not enough to sustain the lifestyle that she wants.
Fred kept playing back everything since they arrived in Napa. He was a little nervous about coming. Now he doesn't know if it's real or if he's dreaming.
On their final day there, Fred, Francesca, and Mrs. Lucille spent a lot of time together. Gia and Romeo took Fatima and Zac around the city while Patrick and Lil Mario played video games. Later that evening they have their last family dinner together before heading back to Atlanta.
The next morning, they said their goodbyes.
***
Two weeks later things started going back to normal, sort of. Patrick started getting texts from Pat, asking how much money he got from his grandmother.
Mom: Hey son, how was your trip? Did you get any money from your grandmother?
Patrick: Not yet, but guess what? My college is already paid for and then I will receive $1mil once I graduate😁. Isn't that cool? Mom, Nana, and them are rich🤑
Mom: Oh. Tell your dad to call me. Love you.
Patrick: ❤️u 2
As soon as he saw his dad he told him that his mom texted him and wanted him to call her. A few hours later she ended up calling him.
Fred: Hello, Patrice. What do you want?
Pat: Did your son tell you I told you to call me?
Fred: Yes, and he also said you asked him if he got any money. What do you want?
Pat: I'm coming to Atlanta next week. We have a court date scheduled. They should contact you shortly.
Fred: What is this for?
Pat: To up my spousal support.
Fred: Lady you are crazy. I got to go.
He hung up, shook his head, and immediately called his attorney.
After talking to his attorney, he called Fatima to make sure she got a financial advisor.
The following week he went to the appointment at the courthouse. Ms. Pat told the judge that her ex-husband just came in contact with a large sum of money, and she believes she deserves $3000, instead of the $2000.
The judge asked he why was she was wasting her time. Even if he has a significant increase in taxable income or receives large sums of money after the divorce she will not benefit from it. Since she does not have full custody of the child, she does not have a right to any of the money or increase in support.
"Well, can I get custody of my son back!" Ms. Pat requested.
The judge responded. "Ma'am please get out of my courtroom."
"Judge may I please speak?" Asked Fred's attorney.
"Go ahead." She said.
He continues. "My client would like to pay her a lump sum of $350,000, instead of a monthly payment. This way he could be financially free from her. She is welcome to see the kids if they agree to it. As far as them two, he doesn't want to have any dealings with her.
The judge agreed to it and ended the session.
Patrice was happy with the money, even though it wasn't an increase.
Outside of the courtroom
"So what mad you decide to give me a lump sum?" Pat wondered.
"So I can be done with you. And this way you can't try to touch any of my inheritance. Greed is of the devil and right now you look just like him. I don't know why I thought you would make a good First Lady, mother, or husband. You're evil and you're lucky I got to see my mom face to face,and hear her apology before anything happened to her."
"Or what?"
"Get out of my face Patricia." He walked away, leaving her face on the floor and her dignity lost.
Pat drove back to Savannah not even stopping by to see her kids or grandchild. She called up Mrs. Johnson (Paris' mom).
"I got a lump son. We can get away for a while. Take that trip we've always wanted. Just the two of us." Pat suggested.
"How much is it?" Mrs. Johnson asked.
"$350,000." Said Pat.
"That's not enough for a vacation and for you to live the rest of your life on."
"Who cares about that. I just want to be with you, and I figured we can go on a romantic getaway, since you won't leave that husband of yours." Ms. Pat wanted to be with Mrs Johnson anyway possible.
