Michael Part II

Christmas Dinner

Everyone is back in London after a very emotional week and a half in Miami. Mama managed to everyone back together for Christmas dinner. Jacob, Josiah, and Jason were back to living with their father and Mika.

"Mika go get Michael for dinner. It's christmas. He can't stay cooped up in his room all night," mama said.

Mika jumped off of the couch and wandered to get Michael. Michael was just getting dressed when he walked in.

"Are you going to eat dinner with us?" Mika asked as he sat on the bed watching Michael get dressed.

Michael nodded as he pulled a shirt out of the closet. Mika grabbed him and pulled him into his arms.

"Not so fast," he said with a huge gin as he tossed Michael's shirt to the side.

Mika began to undo Michael's pants, but Michael backed away.

"Michael.." Mika said with a sigh.

Michael grabbed his shirt and started to walk out of the room. Mika stopped him in the hallway and pinned him against the wall.

"Stop it Michael. Just stop," Mika started to yell, but quickly lowered his voice. "You are not the only person that lost them Michael. We all lost them. Your sons lost their sibling and their mother. And they need you Michael. Stop pushing them away and stop pushing me away."

Everyone gathered in the kitchen and tried to not make it obvious that they were listening.

"It's not that Mika!" Michael yelled.

"Then what Michael?! Please tell me."

"It's you! Okay?!" Michael yelled.

Mika backed away from Michael and leaned against the opposite wall with his arms crossed waiting for Michael to continue.

"I start chemo tomorrow and you're running away to Italy. I need you here Mika. Not in another country."

"Michael I had these things scheduled before we knew when your chemo started. So, don't," Mika said.

"Cancel it Mika," Michael demanded.

"No," Mika said and started to walk away.

Michael stormed back into the bedroom and slammed the door. Mika quickly turned around and stormed into the room behind him.

"What the fuck do you want me to do Michael?! Do you want me to quit?!" Mika yelled at Michael.

Michael looked away and lowered his head.

"Answer me!" Mika demanded.

"I'm not answering that. You know I can't," Michael responded.

"Michael! Tell me now and I'll quit. Tell me!"

"Mika no," Michael said.

"Then stop this! Stop it now!" Mika said before storming out of the room."

Michael debated to himself wether to go eat dinner or not. But he got himself out of the bedroom and made his way into the dining room. He walked up behind Mika and pulled his head back.

"I'm sorry and I love you," he whispered before planting a kiss onto Mika's lips.

"I love you," Mika replied as he kissed Michael back.

Michael sat down next to Mika. "I'm sorry for shutting everyone out the last couple of weeks. It won't happen again," Michael said and gave a reassuring smile.

Dinner was filled with stories and laughter. Everyone piled into the living room after to watch a Christmas movie. Before the movie Mika handed the triplets a box.

"What's this?" Jacob asked as he held the box smiling.

"I don't know! Open it," Mika laughed as he sat next to Michael. Michael leaned into Mika and rested his head on his shoulder. Mika smiled and wrapped his arm around him.

Jacob opened the small box and found a key in it. He held it up and gave Mika and Michael a confused look.

"Please tell me that belongs to a car," Josiah said with excitement.

Mika nodded and the boys piled on top of him and Michael going them a giant hug.

"We can pick it up tomorrow," Michael said as the boys faces lit up as they sat back down. "But!"

"I knew there was a catch.." Jason said rolling his eyes.

Mika laughed as Michael continued, "you have to behave. I don't want any attitude from any of you. You need to pass all your classes. And trust me it'll be the first thing that gets taken away if you act up!"

"And.." Mika added. "You need to promise to be safe. No drinking or doing stupid things. Plus you need to be home by 8:00 every night. Promise?"

"Yes," all three boys said at once.

"Thank you," Jacob said.

"Are you serious?!" Ezra said out of frustration as he held Nola up and away from him.

"I'm not changing that!" Fortune said as he bolted out off of the couch and to the other side of the room.

"Grr," Ezra said as he made his way to his room to change Nola.

Fortune laughed and sat back down.

"Maybe we shouldn't give him his gift," Michael joked to Mika about Fortune.

"Gift? You got me a gift?" Fortune smiled.

"It's for you and Ezra," Mika said with a smile.

"What is it?" Fortune asked excitedly.

Mika got up and wandered into his room. He returned with a similar tiny box as the triplets and handed it to Fortune. Ezra returned with Nola and sat back down next to Fortune.

"What's that?" Ezra asked Fortune.

"A box.." Fortune answers. Ezra shot Fortune a 'duh' look. "It's a gift from your father and Mika."

Ezra smiled and nodded towards the box for Fortune to open it.

"What's this for?" Fortune asked as he held up a key.

"Your house," Mika smiled.

Ezra's jaw dropped, "are you serious?"

Michael nodded.

"Your serious?" Fortune asked Mika again.

"Yes!" Mika laughed.

"Mika..." Fortune said as he got up and have his brother the biggest hug ever and then Michael. "Thank you!"

The rest of the night was peaceful. A well deserved and peaceful night.