Empire : A Journey Back to You

My Sister's keeper

Cookie and Lucious stood in by the window in his office hugging and resting in each other's embrace.

Cookie: I would ask why we are doing this but it feels good and your cologne is my favorite.

Lucious: I was watching a documentary and they say it's therapeutic for couples. Cookie looked up at him.

Cookie: So your into couple's therapy now?

Lucious: Would you want us to... go to therapy?

Cookie: I mean.... would you be comfortable with that?

Lucious: For you I am willing to try anything. I love us.

Cookie: I have to tell you something. Please don't...be mad at me.

Lucious: Whatever it is... we can fix it. She could see in his eyes that there was a hunt of fear. Lucious didn't want anyone harassing or causing her pain but this time the situation was different. The baby would be a force that brought them closer together but was he ready to receive this news. He would surely be disappointed that she had not shared the news the instant she found out. In fact, he may even be offended that he wasn't present when she decided to take the test.

Cookie: I-

Mario stepped through the double doors.

Mario: Oh I'm sorry Becky told me you were already waiting. I can come back?

Lucious: No please come in. He turned his attention back to his wife.

Lucious: We can talk about it over dinner okay? She nodded quickly and he led her over to the sofa where they sat and began wedding planning.

Mario: How many guests do you have in mind?

Cookie: Well we agreed on only family and close friends.

Lucious: Around 75 people would do the trick.

Cookie: 100 would be our limit.

Mario: Excellent Mario was one of the best wedding and event planners in the city and always ensured that the Lyons went out with a bang.

Mario: See I have checked the bookings for Legacy Castle and they have an opening for December 27h and January 15th.

Lucious looked at his wife for confirmation of what date would suite her best.

Cookie: December 27th is good. Lucious thought she would have picked January since she always emphasized how important it was for her to have time to properly prepare for everything.

Lucious: I mean we still have a few weeks left in November what are you sure that's okay for you baby?

Cookie: As long as I have my fur I'll be good.

Lucious: Okay December the 27th it is. Mario marked it down in his Calendar.

Mario: Now I have a few dress and tux designs that I would like to show you both. He laid out the binder for them.

Cookie: Baby this classic black tux would look sexy on you.

Lucious: Mmm sexy huh?

Cookie: Yes. She kissed his cheek.

Cookie: Vera has agreed to design my bridal ball gown but I love this pattern here.

Mario: Ball gown? I thought you were going with skin fit.

Cookie: I don't want to put pressure on myself to lose weight.

Lucious: I love your weight.

Cookie: Of course you do.