A Little Sane

Chapter 58

Mercedes opened their P.O. box in the apartment complex lobby. She examined the mail. Her heart raced. She was staring at a fancy envelop addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Valeska. 

"No way!"

Mercedes ran to the elevator. She pressed the button as fast as she could. She ran down the hallway to their apartment unlocking the door. Jerome was still where she had left him. Sitting on the couch playing video games. Mercedes held the envelop tightly and dropped the rest of the mail on the coffee table. 

"Jerome!"

Jerome continued to play his game. Mercedes jokingly groaned. She walked over to him and climbed into his lap, straddling him. Jerome smirked and kissed her neck. 

"Hey baby."

He continued to look over her shoulder with his arms around her. He was still holding the controller and playing the game. Mercedes tilted her head. She shifted so her face blocked  his view of the tv. Jerome paused the game and gave her a questioning look. He pecked her lips.

"Did you just want a kiss?"

He chuckled and tried to return to his game. Mercedes kept blocking his view. Jerome jokingly tilted his head and laughed.

"Doll face come on. I'm on a good level."

Mercedes held up the envelop.

"Jerome we got mail. Look at this! I think I know what it is!"

Jerome gave up and jokingly set the controller down. He raised his hands and gently cupped her face.

"Okay okay. You got my attention."

Mercedes leaned forward and pecked his lips. She excitedly opened the envelop. She gasped.

"I knew it! Look!"

Jerome shook his head smiling. He examined the letter.

Save the date! You and your family are invited to celebrate this very special day. The wedding of Edward Nygma and TaTyana Williams. 

Jerome looked at Mercedes who was smiling like an idiot. He chuckled. 

"Well, they finally decided to sign their lives over to each other."

Mercedes laughed and shook with enthusiasm. 

"I'm so excited!" 

Mercedes noticed a smirk on Jerome's face. 

"What..?"

Jerome shook his head smiling as he leaned forward to kiss her. 

"You're so pretty."

Mercedes smiled back as Jerome leaned back in. Mercedes laid the invitation on the couch. She gently Jerome's cheek. He slipped his tongue in her mouth. Mercedes started sucking on his tongue and trapped him. She finally released him and giggled at his smirk. Jerome leaned back in. When they finally pulled away they stared at each other smiling.

"Mommy... what are you doin..?"

Both of their heads shot towards the kitchen and the hallway. The twins were standing there confused. Jessie had spoken.

"Uh.. mommy and daddy were just joking around."

Aislinn shook her head.

"No. You and daddy were grown up kissing.. Ewwww..."

The twins both looked digusted. Mercedes buried her face in her hands. Her and Jerome fell out laughing. Jessie shook his head.

"Eww..."

Mercedes turned to the kids.

"Are you guys hungry? Lunch?"

Their expressions changed instantly. Mercedes nodded and hopped off of Jerome lap. She grabbed the invitation and headed towards the kitchen with the kids. Jerome shook his head chuckling. He turned his video game back on. 

Jerome followed Mercedes into their bedroom. Mercedes turned around and gave him a small smile. Jerome gave her a serious look.

"We haven't talked about since I got back.. but.. you went to see your dad didn't you?"

Mercedes closed her eyes and stepped back. Jerome set forward. 

"Hey.. I don't want to fight.. I just want to know the truth.."

Jerome gently grabbed her hand and pulled her forward. Mercedes kept her eyes closed. Jerome gently lifted her chin.

"Look at me..."

Mercedes slowly opened her eyes. Jerome gave her a reassuring smile. 

"Yes.. I went and saw him... twice actually.."

Jerome tilted his head. Mercedes sighed.

"My mom told me what I needed to know..."

Jerome tried his best to keep a straight face, but he narrowed his eyes. 

"Mercedes..."

She shook her head. 

"Your beggin would work if.. I hadn't already discussed it with Diablo and he likes it..."

Jerome groaned and let go of her. He turned away. Mercedes gently grabbed his arm to turn him back around.

"I considered your thoughts I really did. I was going to listen to you... I just... I just drove to him and told him..."

Jerome let out a heavy breath through his nose. 

"I understand that you think you are protecting us, but when I said I didn't agree... How could you go behind my back..?"

Mercedes gave him a straight stare.

"I don't remember most of these past weeks without you here. You know I have these episodes.. and I can't remember hardly anything and I act stupid as hell.. I just did it.. I wish I had more to tell you.."

Jerome's expression softened. He leaned forward and gently kissed her forehead. Mercedes sighed. Jerome looked at her with a questioning look.

"I have to see someone Jerome.. a therapist..."

Jerome shook his head vigorously. He cupped her cheek.

"You can't do that. They'll just tell you you're crazy. They'll make you look insane. What about all the crimes you've done? They'll lock you up. No. I won't let them make you feel like you are anything less."

He used his other hand to place her hair behind her ear. 

"I won't let them make you feel like a horrible person or that you are some sort of psychopath. I'm the bad guy.. not you.."

Mercedes gave him a loving smile then it faded.

"I love you.. I know you are worried about me talking to someone.. but something is wrong with me...  I can't live like this anymore.. I've thought about killing myself when I really don't want to... I'm scared I might actually try.." 

Jerome shook his head gently.

"I.. won't let you.."

Mercedes sighed.

"I could have tried while you were gone... Jerome.. I appreciate your efforts, but I really think this can't be fixed with just you.. I can talk to Lee.. she can help find me someone who won't turn me in.. I trust her.." 

Jerome pulled her into a hug.

"I don't agree with any of this... but.. I love you and I trust that you really do feel you are doing the right thing..."

Mercedes wrapped her arms around Jerome. 

"Jerome... please.. I can't live like this anymore... I can talk to Lee.."

Jerome sighed and ran his fingers through her hair. He gently pushed her back to see her face.

"Can you just... try to give me a little bit to be okay with that..?"

Mercedes nodded, but then shook her head slightly.

"But I don't have forever..."