The Mob Princess

Christmas Miracles

After my father left Joe fell down next to me on the sofa pulling me close.

"Well Brookie I cant believe that just happened"

"I know my father actually knows and now we can be together without worrying about what he might do if he finds out."

"I know but are you alright now you know that you will never have a relationship with your father again?"

"I knew that the minute I stepped out my front door that day"

"you ok"

"Im fine its you I want and I was willing to do whatever I had to to be with you."

"Im just sorry it had to come to that"

"why are you sorry Im not. My decision would never change either."

"I love you Brook you know that right"

"I love you too."

"What you say we go back and sit and eat so we can this dinner you spent all day cooking. Do I have to have 911 on speed dial after I eat this."

I said with a laugh. She shoved my shoulder with a smile and I pulled her into my arms kissing her soft lips.

"Fuck you Joey"

"Maybe after dinner you promised me that for dessert."

"If you keep insulting my cooking the only think happening in our bedroom tonight is you jerking it."

"You gonna help"

"shut up you perv"

"am not."

"whatever."

We both settled in and enjoyed what was left of our Thanksgiving. Like promised Joe got his "dessert" and we both passed out. It was a stressful to say the least. Hopefully now Joe and I can just live our lives without fear of my father. 

The next few weeks passed and soon I was on full christmas mode. Ive been in and out of Target more times than I think Joe could even count and Ive had him up on the roof and the house for the last three days hanging christmas lights and putting out inflatables in the yard. I could tell he was burnt the hell out and just not into the whole magic of Christmas type shit. Cant say that I blame him this is the first year without being with his family. Ive brought it up several times but everytime I do I just keep getting shut down. Part of me misses the typical Christmas that Ive grown up with but thats gone and its not coming back.

I sat in bed late one night I had a week before Christmas and I bought I cant tell you how much stuff for Joe but somehow it didnt seem like enough. I had one present I dont think he would ever expect but I just needed something to put it over the top. I sat thinking for awhile when it hit me. I jumped out of bed and quitely ran into the closest digging through Joe's side. It took me a half a hour but I finally found it, his old business cell phone. I quickly pulled it up and slid it under the pillow on my bed. I knew I had to knock out because in the morning I had to get to work and Joe said he had stuff to do that he would be gone all day so I knew it be the perfect time he wouldnt be home to walk in or distract me.

I woke up early in the morning Brook was curled up in bed still asleep and the smile crossed my face. I leaned over kissing her softly on the head and slid out of bed. I had too get on the road I had a long drive ahead of me to go pick up her christmas gift. Im trying to makesure that I make this perfect for her since she deserves it after all she had been through. Im focusing on her because if I stop and think about it then sadness is going to hit. This is the first year Ill not be home and with my family. Brookie is my family now and I wouldnt change that its just a adjustment is all I guess. I showered fed Duke and got on my way. It was a three hour drive to the small boutique that I ordered Brooks gift from and I have to pick it up.