A Little Sane

Chapter 19

A few weeks had gone by and they had only done three jobs for Diablo. They knew that was only the beginning. Mercedes had been checking in with Lee and even got her stitches looked at. She smiled the whole drive home after Lee had rolled her eyes and given her the okay to have sex again. Mercedes enjoyed normal cuddles and making out though. Movies on the couch or in bed. It was actually a breath of freshness to take a break from sex to her, but she was tired of the break. Mercedes laughed to herself for her inappropriate thoughts. She felt very childish. She was rushing home. She missed her babies, even though she was gone an hour. Abbe seemed to adjust into her new surroundings. Mercedes was going to ask her to just stay with them. She already spoke to Jerome about it, and he thought it was an okay idea. Mercedes was adjusting to the new job they had with Cruize. They could pay someone to come check their leaking ceiling. They had plenty of groceries. The kids had clean clothes and baby shoes. Mercedes also admired the four new tattoos she had gained. Jerome would tell her she was more sexy with every tattoo. Mercedes was in love with tattoos, but only got them after she made sure they paid for everything else. They didn't have enough money to leave the Gotham ghetto close to the narrows, but they were more comfortable now. Abbe didn't have to pay for food, though she insisted she would get a part time job to help with things around the house. Abbe don't want to take advantage of them.

Mercedes ploped on the couch next to Abbe. She leaned over and kissed her cheek.

"Hey there friend. What's goin on?"

Abbe laughed and shook her head.

"Just trying to find something on the tv."

Mercedes nodded. She couldn't see the slight blush on Abbe's face. Mercedes gently snacked her on the thigh.

"Well are you hungry?"

Abbe instantly turned, beaming.

"I could go for food."

Jerome stepped out of the kitchen.

"We have pork chops. I can season them and throw them in oven with some potatoes."

Mercedes eyes grew wide. She stood off the couch.

"The bag of broccoli, califlower and carrots mix!"

Abbe's eyes grew wide too. She nodded.

"I'm definitely down for that dinner."

Jerome shook his head laughing. He returned to the kitchen. Abbe looked at Mercedes.

"How is his cooking..? You've usually done most of it.."

Mercedes laughed and set back down next to Abbe.

"He's really good. You'll like it."

Without thinking Mercedes continued to speak.

"Now Jeremiah. He's amazing at cooking."

She stopped and couldn't help her shocked face.

"Well I mean... you know.."

Abbe nodded, giving her a questioning look.

"Just don't Jerome I said I that... please.."

Abbe felt amused and laughed while nodding. Mercedes stood up.

"Hey if you find something good on, we can come out here and use the coffee table to eat. I'm gonna go see if Jerome needs some help."

Abbe saluted Mercedes.

"On it boss."

Mercedes fell into laughter. Jerome tilted his head when he turned around.

"Just Abbe being her goofy self."