Michael Part II

I'm Not Ready!

"Ez, wake up," Michael said as he shook Ezra.

"No," Ezra said as he rolled over and hugged his pillow.

"Why are you on the couch?" Mika asked.

"Fortune," Ezra mumbled.

Michael sighed.

"You do know there are two other empty rooms right next to yours right?" Mika questioned.

"Mhm, now ssshhh," Ezra mumbled.

Michael patted Ezra on the back and wandered into the kitchen with Mika.

"So, I have to goto an interview in a bit. You okay to watch the three babies by yourself?" Mika joked.

Michael laughed, "I don't know. I'm sure I can handle Nola, but the oversized ones might be an issue."

Mika pressed Michael against the counter, "I'm sure, but when I get back you're all mine."

"Oh yea?"

Mika nodded and undid Michael's pants. "All mine," he said again as he grabbed Michael.

Michael let out a faint moan, "how about right now?"

Mika looked over his shoulder and then back at Michael. He let out a devilish grin before getting on his knees. He started to kiss Michael's stomach when Fortune walked in.

"Seriously Fortune!"Michael shouted as Mika jumped back up.

"You do know this is a kitchen and not your bedroom? Oh, and that your SON is in the next room? Right?" Fortune rudely asked.

"Well someone's a little grumpy this morning," Michael said as he and Mika rolled their eyes.

"Shut up."

Michael shot Mika a pissed off look as he zipped his pants back up.

"Well this is going to be a fun day. Can't I just go with you to your interview??" Michael begged Mika.

"You can if you want love, but we should bring Nola. I think Fortune and Ezra need some alone time."

Michael and Mika took off shortly after with Nola. Fortune sat angrily in the kitchen eating some cereal. Ezra stepped into the kitchen and made himself breakfast completely ignoring Fortune. They both sat in silence as they ate.

"Are we fighting?" Ezra asked Fortune.

"Are you still pissy?" Fortune snapped.

"What is your problem? Is it me or Nola?" Ezra asked as he threw his plate into the sink.

Fortune through his bowl into the sink before snapping, "you. You're my problem. We got into a fight and you cheated. You neglected to tell me. You would have never told me if Nola wasn't born. And you expect me to be okay with it? You expect me to help you raise her?"

"No," Ezra said softly as he fought back his tears.

"Then what Ezra? You are so fucking selfish. You and your father. You expect us to do whatever you guys want. Neither one of you care about what we want."

"Why are you bringing my father into this? This, right now, has nothing to do with him. So, leave him out of it!" Ezra shouted as he pushed Fortune back.

Fortune shoved Ezra right back. Ezra smashed the back of his head off of the fridge, but Fortune continued, "it has everything to do with him. Everything's about him. Mika has sacrificed so much for him. He's canceled tours, interviews, everything just to sit by your fathers side. I almost wish he would just die. Just so things can maybe go back to normal."

"What the hell!" Ezra shouted as he tackled Fortune. "Why would you say that?!"

"Because it's true Ezra. And you fucking know it!" Fortune shouted back as he pinned Ezra to the floor.

They wrestled for ten minutes before Fortune pushed Ezra off of him. Ezra flew backwards and smashed his head off of the floor.

"Shit! I'm sorry Ezra. Are you okay?" Fortune asked as he rushed to Ezra's side.

"Get the fuck away from me!" Ezra shouted as he pushed Fortune away. "We're done Fortune. Happy?" Ezra asked as he stumbled getting up.

"No, Ezra...I didn't want to break up," Fortune said as he tried to help Ezra.

Ezra pushed him away again.

"You need to sit down Ezra."

"No," Ezra said as he rubbed the back of his head. "You need to leave or I'm leaving."

"I'm not leaving ezra. Please, don't do this," Fortune begged.

Ezra grabbed the keys to his car and walked out the front door. Fortune beat him to the car.

"Move Fortune," Ezra demanded.

Fortune shook his head 'no' and continued to block the car door.

"Move!" Ezra yelled.

"Ezra your not supposed to drive. Plus you can't even stand straight. You need to lay down."

"What I need is for you to move!"

Fortune shook his head again refusing to move. Ezra threw the keys at Fortune. He started to walk towards the end of the driveway, but fell. He kept trying to stand up, but continued to fall.

"Ezra!" Fortune yelled as he ran over to him.

"For-Fortune, I don't feel good," Ezra said as he threw up.

Fortune started to rub his back. Ezra stopped puking and wiped his mouth.

"You okay," Fortune asked.

Ezra shook his head 'no,' "I think I need to lay down."

Fortune helped him up and guided him into the house. Ezra laid down on the bed. Fortune took his shoes off for him and helped him under the blankets.

"I'm sorry Ezra," he said as he kissed his forehead. "I love you. I really do."

Ezra struggled to keep his eyes open as he stared at Fortune. He started to mumble nothings and then drifted to sleep. Fortune sat next to him for thirty minutes before leaving the room.

Mika and Michael returned home shortly after. Fortune was waiting in the living room debating whether to tell Michael what had happened.

"Why is there a pile of puke in the driveway?" Mika asked Fortune.

"Ezra puked," Fortune quickly answered.

"Okay? Is he sick?" Michael asked with concern.

"Yup," Fortune answered and got up. "I'm going to go meet up with a friend. Let Ezra know I'll he back late."

"Okay?" Michael said with question as Fortune darted out of the house.

"Grandpa someone needs a diaper change!" Mika said laughing holding Nola up to Michael.

"Don't call me that. I'm not ready!" Michael replied with a huge smile as he took his granddaughter.