Family Ties

Look What You've Done !!!

Michael's POV
June 30,2001

As I'm starring at myself in the mirror I can't believe that I am getting ready to finally lay my peace in all of this madness with a record label that I've been signed to since it was Epic records  .  With me being a artist with an very demanding fan base it was hard to actually schedule a meeting with them and I finally got it all it took was a stern talk not plea an actual talk and today on the day that I am to meet my baby girl they are open to meet . I started to say no but I do have a album that is set for promotions soon and I can't stall on that not after it has been six years since my last one . So because Roberta's appointment is at one this afternoon I scheduled this meeting early and guess who begged me to come ... my lovely wife . I argued her down and told her no but she who always wins our arguments won this one and is downstairs making sure that Grace is all set to watch the kids today . She is dressed in business attire and looks very mature and of course beautiful as she is nine months pregnant. She put all that to a side to be by my side in this meeting because this is a tough one I can feel it . Like literally everything including the fact that she is suppose to be preparing herself for the birth of our daughter . I just hope this meeting wont disturb her . That's all I ask .

Roberta's POV
I've done some pretty bold things in my life but this right here just might take the cake . Knowing I'm suppose to be preparing myself for the delivery of my baby girl but instead I'm taking a detour . It's one that I'm willing to see because I need to see why Sony is so strong on giving my husband a tough time . So here I am talking with Grace about today's plan . Yes I'm going to a meeting with mike but when I do get home I'm gonna be home with three children . I'm excited all over again . I'm fully nine months . This is my due date so I'll be seeing the face of my little Maddison soon . Y'all pray for me hahahaha .

Michael's POV
We are now making our way to the top floor of Sony headquarters. My wife who is holding my hand is just as confident as always gives me that extra squeeze that always let me know that I will never be alone in anything as usual . We get there and greet the people who are also responsible for my career since the 80's . Now let the meeting begin .

                    An hour and a half later

Roberta's POV
Man I just knew they was gonna test me today . All I'm doing is trying to make them see that there is something other than tour that can promote mikes album . They talking like Michael isn't the biggest entertainer ever . They already had attitudes because they thought I was here for decoration . What they want me to do is fade in the background .Call it " taking up for my man "but no I'm doing what frank has been working his ass off for soo many years and that is to make sure mike isn't being token advantage of and they are doing a wonderful job at doing that .

Michael's POV
This meeting just got a whole lot hotter . My wife never told me she was in a debate team or anything like that but it doing a very good with hitting them with straight facts and points and no they do not like that at all . I don't see nothing wrong with it this is what I wanted . I wanted for people to see that it isn't just me whitenessing this madness. Before trying to go over what my wife said I saw her take a seat and breath . I kinda forgot she was nine months pregnant but was instantly reminded when I saw her take steady breaths . I know that too well and we need to stop .
Me: babe are you ok ?
Roberta: yeah babe just pain I need to go to the bathroom
Me: are you sure ?
Roberta: yeah let me .... uh oh
Me: what's wrong !!
Sony executive : is everything ok ?
Me: I don't think so baby tell me what's wrong ?
Roberta: I'm having labor pains and I know if I get up I'm going to break my water . This isn't the place for it though so we need to go.
Me: ok ok um I need a phone now !
Sony executive: ok do you need anything we are going to get you help .
Roberta.*still breathing shortly * ok but no ambulance we drive there .