Two Bodies, One Soul (A Michael Jackson Love Story)

Chapter 11

Date: December 15, 1987

Shayne's POV

I was in the living room sitting on the couch by the huge window, watching the rain fall in the pasture Michael was gone because he was working on his short film Moonwalker and Julie had left to Colorado for her dads funeral So, I was alone

I sighed heavily and laid my head on the arm of the couch Without Michael here, it can be pretty boring All of a sudden, the phone rang interrupting my thoughts I got up and walked into the kitchen and picked up the phone

Shayne: Hello.?

Miranda: Well, hello to you too, eldest daughter of mine

Shayne: Mom, how did you get this number.?

Miranda: Never mind that Why haven't you called me since September.?

Shayne:(Sighs) I'm sorry mom A lot has been going on

Miranda: So much that you call to check on your elderly mother.?

Shayne: Your 46 I hardly think that's considered elderly

(We laughed together.)

Miranda: I was calling to ask if you were coming for Christmas

Shayne: If everything goes how I planned, then yeah I am

Miranda: Are we finally going to get to meet Michael.?

(As if on cue, Michael walked into the kitchen. He came over and kissed my cheek. I smiled while he walked over to the refrigerator and started to make himself a sandwich.)

Miranda: Shayne.?

Shayne: Sorry Mom But I don't think he'll be coming

Miranda: Why not.?

Shayne: Well, he doesn't celebrate Christmas

Miranda:(Shocked) Really.? Why.?

Shayne: Thats just how he was raised Mom

Miranda: Well, we won't do anything major Please try to convince him

Shayne: Alright Mom I have to go

Miranda: You make sure you call me so I know that your really coming, ok.?

Shayne: Yes mom I'll talk to you later

Miranda: I love you Shayne

Shayne:(Smiles) I love you too mommy

(I hung up the phone and looked at Michael, who was sitting at the counter, stuffing his face.)

Michael: Let me guess: Your mom.?

Shayne:(Nods) Yeah She was asking if we were coming to visit on Christmas

Michael: You know, I don't mind Shayne Plus, I'd love to meet your family

Shayne: Alright It's a plan then

(I walked up behind him and wrapped my arms around his neck.)

Shayne: What are you doing back so early.?

Michael: Rain messed up the set What were you doing before your mom called.?

Shayne: Watching the rain.... You know, it's very boring around here without you

Michael: You see how I felt before you moved in

Shayne: Yeah The quiet is unsettling

Michael: Maybe we should pop out some babies so there will be the pitter patter of little feet around the house