Left Behind

Parenthood

A week had passed and Danny was not himself. After his mothers outburst over the phone he was lost for words. He didn't know what to do or say. Everything Jessica would try to talk to him about it he'd push the situation to the side and act as if he was okay.

Jessica knew that Danny's mother was still going through a hard time after the loss of her husband. Jessica could relate since she saw her mother go through the same state.

One night Jessica was heading into the shower. Before she got in Danny was in their room, reading.

Once she got out Danny was gone. Jessica quickly slipped into her robe and walked around the apartment trying to find him.

After she got clothes on she stepped outside and saw Danny tossing his phone from one hand into the other.

Jessica quietly sat down next to him and rested her head on his shoulder, rubbing his back.

"Baby, why don't we talk about this. I hate seeing you so upset." Jessica says softly

"I'm fine, I just needed some air."

"No... you're upset."

"I just got off the phone with my sister. My moms been like this for a while. She isn't well."

"Maybe you should go see her. I bet she just needs you."

"You're right...."

"...Come with me." Danny turns to Jessica and takes her hands.

"To Minnesota? I go back to work next week."

"It will be a quick trip. My mom can see us together and see that we are happy. That will make her happy, I know it, babe. Please."

Jessica puts her head down then nods. "You don't think she'd mind if I come? She didn't seem too happy about us being together."

"I'm sure. She has always loved you. We can see your family too."

"Okay, I guess we are hoping on another plane?" Jessica chuckles

"Angelica just said my moms going through a funk. If I'm there maybe it will help her. My brothers are coming to town too. We'll see."

Jessica looks into Danny's eyes then nods. She wraps her arms around him and hugs him tightly.

**

Before and Jessica and Danny knew if they were on another plane. The whole trip back to Minnesota Danny was anxious. He didn't know how his mother would react or how she'd be around him.

The plan was for Jessica and Danny to take separate cars. Jessica was going to her moms and Danny was going to his moms.

When they landed their taxi's were both waiting for them. Danny helped load Jessica's bag into the car.

"I'll call you when I get there. I just need to go see what's going on." Danny says holding Jessica's hands in his.

"I understand. I'll let you know when I get to my moms."

Danny kisses her lips then slowly starts walking to his car.

"Hey!" Jessica shouts

He turns around

"It will be okay. I love you."

"I hope so. I love you too."

**

A few hours later Jessica arrived at her mothers. Dorthy was waiting on the patio to greet Jessica.

"Oh, my love you're here!" She runs to the taxi cab and hugs Jessica. Jessica smiles softly and hugs her mother.