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Post by rorygilmore on Mar 9, 2007 20:01:39 GMT 10
You were right about the 'kleenex', Donna. I've used them all, it's so dramatic, everything...first Jeneri, now Maggie...and the worst is...that I LOVE Maggie! She's one of my favorite characters... I'll have to wait for a miracle for her... EXCELLENT UPDATE, HUN!
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Post by jacobsmommy on Mar 9, 2007 20:53:03 GMT 10
Ok more kleenex needed for the next couple of chapters. Don't worry, people will be happy again soon.
Chapter 38 Abby's Pov: I wake up the next morning with the worlds worst hangover. I try to get out of bed, but my head feels like a 100 pounds on my pillow. I finally pull myself out of bed, and head to the shower. I let the hot water wash over me. When I am done, I dry off, and get dressed. I head downstairs. The kids and Luka look at me. "Well good afternoon." Luka tells me. I look at him, "You mean morning don't you?" Luka again looks at me, and tells me that it is in the afternoon. Why didn't you wake me up? I yell at him. Luka tells me to calm down, everything is ok. Maggie has been taken care of. He also informs me that a Hopsice nurse is going to be coming by each day, to help care for Maggie. I tell Luka that I am not sure I want some stranger taking care of my mother. He tells me that I need to have a break. You cannot do this all on your own, Abby. He tells me. I finally give in and accept the fact, I do need some help.
Luka's Pov: After getting Abby to agree with having a hospice nurse come in and help out. I suggest that she and Jeneri go out, and have a mother daughter day together. Both her and Jeneri agree. While Abby is getting ready to go. I hear the door bell ring. Jeneri yells that she has it. A few seconds later, Jeneri yells up to me. Dad there is a strange man standing here at the door. He says he wants to talk with mom. I head downstairs, and come to where my daughter is standing. I look at the man standing there. He has on some shabby looking clothes, his breath smells of liquor, and he is slurring his words. I take another look at him, and then it dawns on me who he is. Abby's long lost brother Eric. I ask him what he wants. He tells me that he went to Minnesota looking for Maggie, and her next door neighbor told me, that she had moved here to Chicago. Also told me that I would find Maggie here, that she is living with Abby now. I tell Eric that Maggie is living here with us., but she is very sick right now. Eric looks shocked, he wants to know if he can come in. I tell him to hang on for a minute. I turn around and see Abby standing there. She has heard me talking to her brother Eric. Abby tells me that she has some words for her brother.
Abby's Pov: I cannot believe that my brother Eric is standing there. I walk over to the door, and I ask what him what he is doing here. He tells me that he wants to see Maggie. I tell him Maggie is in a coma, and I am sure she would not want to see you. Where in the hell have you been for the past 10 years. You didn't even know that we have a daughter now did you? I yell at him. Eric looks at me, and tells me that I do not know what he has been through. He tells me that he is sure, that Maggie has not been taking her medication. I yell back at him, and tell him that he does not know what has been happening in Maggie's life. Did he know that she almost lost both of her grandchildren, and then to find out, that she has ALS. You do not know what she has been through I yell at him. The tears are now flowing. I wish my brother would just leave. I cannot handle this right now. I turn to Luka, and calmly Luka tells Eric that he needs to leave. Eric looks at Luka, and tells him that he is not going to leave, he had every right to be there. Not if you are not invited says Luka. Eric takes a swing at Luka, but falls on the porch. Eric gets up, and again he swings at Luka, this time he connects with Luka's jaw. Luka hits him back, and the two end up on the lawn. I am yelling at both of them to stop. While they are fighting, I hear Jeneri's voice behind me. She is telling me that Grandma has quit breathing.
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Post by lubylover08 on Mar 9, 2007 22:44:25 GMT 10
wow.. ! GREAT UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by jacobsmommy on Mar 10, 2007 3:10:06 GMT 10
Chapter 39 Abby's Pov: I look at Jeneri, and ask her to repeat herself. She tells me that Grandma has quit breathing. I yell for Luka. He gets up, and leaves Eric laying in the grass. We both rush in the house. Right away Luka feels for a pulse, but cannot find any. I yell for Jospeh. He comes down the stairs. Hey mom what's going on he asks. I tell him that grandma, has just passed away. He looks at me, and tells me that it is not fair. I give him a hug, and tell him that everything is going to be ok. I am saying this to my son, as the tears are streaming down my face. I tell Joseph that I want him to take Jeneri over to Aunt Neela's. He tells me that he wants to stay and help out. I tell to please do as I tell him, and take Jeneri over to Aunt Neela's. He gives me worried look, as he and Jeneri walk out the door.
Josephs Pov: It has sure been a hard year for my parents, especially my mother. First there was my car accident, then there was Jeneri's kidnapping, then some derranged woman hit my mother, and then grandma comes and tells us that she is dying. She has been so stressed out. I overheard dad on the phone the other day. I think he is going to suprise mom with a trip, just him and her. They really deserve it. I am not sure how Jeneri is going to take it. Since her kidnapping, she will not let my mom or dad out of her site. She is only comfortable around a few people. Like Aunt Neela, Aunt Susan or Aunt Kerry. When she comes to the hospital, she walks around and will not say hi to Jerry, Frank, Morris, Ray, or Pratt. I am worried about her. When we get to Neela's house. I ring the doorbell, a few seconds later Ray answers the door. Jeneri looks at him, turns around and starts running down the walk way. I apologize to Ray, and go after my sister. I catch up to her. I ask her what is wrong. She tells me that Ray will try and hurt her. I tell her that Ray is a good friend, he would not hurt her. Tears are now streaming down her face, she tells me that she wants to go home, and be with mom and dad. I tell her that mom and dad wanted her to stay at Aunt Neela's for a little bit. Just until they get done taking care of grandma. I tell her that I would stay with her. Jeneri gets a big smile on her face. She tells me thank you. I call up Ella, and tell her that we will have to postpone our date for some other time. I tell her what is going on. Ella understands, tells me good bye and hangs up the phone.
Luka's Pov: The hospice nurse arrived about 10 minutes ago. She is in talking with Abby. She is asking Abby what funeral home, she wants to come and pick up Maggie. Father O'Mally from the church is here as well. He has already done the last rites. Abby tells the hospice nurse that she wants Crown Memorial to come and pick up Maggie. Her arrangements are already made there. Susan and Kerry have just arrived. They are sitting in the room with Abby. Abby is sitting on the bed next to her mother. She is talking with her, rubbing her hand, and telling Maggie that she is grateful for getting to be her daughter. She also tells that she knows that she was not the best mother, but she tried, and did her best. The funeral home arrives, and they remove Maggie out of the house. It is then that Abby breaks down, and starts crying. Something she has not done in almost a year.
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Post by strizzy on Mar 10, 2007 4:09:25 GMT 10
This is so good! I've just sat and read the whole thing and it has all been really believable and genuine. Great job!
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Post by jacobsmommy on Mar 11, 2007 3:37:55 GMT 10
Chapter 40 It is three days later, and the Kovac family is getting ready to go to Maggie's services. Abby's Pov: Today I say my final good byes to my mother. Life was not easy when I was growing up. I finish putting on my dress and do my makeup. Jeneri walks in the bedroom, she wants me to braid her hair. As I am doing her hair, Jeneri asks me if I would be upset if she wanted to become a cop, instead of a doctor. I turn to her, and tell her that she could be anything she wanted. Then I ask her why a cop? She tells me that she wants to help find missing children, like Olivia does. I give her a hug, and tell her that Olivia is a very special person. After I am finished with her hair, Jeneri walks out of the room. I just finish putting my make up on, when Luka walks in the room, and informs me that we need to get going. Ok I tell him. First he wants to talk to me about something. He wants to know, where I would like to go for a vacation? Just you and me? I ask him. No I was hoping to make this a family vacation, you know get away from Chicago for a month. Where would we go? I ask Luka. Why don't we ask the kids what they would like to do for vacation? Alright lets ask them.
Luka's Pov: I call the kids into the room. Have a seat I tell them. Your mom and I have been talking, and we have decided to take the family on a summer vacation. Our question is, where do you want to go? The kids start talking at once. Jeneri says she would like to go to New York, and see the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and she would also like to go and see Olivia. Ok that is one place to go. Joseph how about you, where would you like to go. Joseph sits there and thinks for a few minutes, you know dad, we have never been to Disneyland. I think it would be fun, to go and make a trip out to the west coast. Good I tell him. Abby how about you? Abby tells me that she would really like to go and see Doug and Carol. We haven't seen them, since they Chicago. Their twins must be out of college by now. Then it is settled. We are going to go to New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle. I tell everybody that we will leave just right after school is out for the summer. I look at my watch and tell everybody, that we need to get going to the cemetary.
Josephs's Pov: I grab my jacket, and we are out the door. The ride to the cemetary seems somber. I am sitting here thinking to myself. Why did my grandmother have to die? I know she is in a better place, but still God took her to soon. When we get to the cemetary, we notice that there are police cars all around. My dad pulls the car up to the gate. A police officer walks over to us, and tells us that we cannot enter. My dad is getting miffed. Why not? He demands. We have funeral to attend today. The officer gives us the run down on what is going on.
Officers Pov: We have a gentelman middle to late 30's. He is drunk and high on what looks like PCP (Angel Dust). He is sitting in one of the newly fresh dug graves. He has a gun pointed to his head, and he is mumbling something about how is mother, and sister do not care for him. He deserves to go straight to hell. He has been sitting there for about two hours now. Everytime somebody gets close to talk with him, he becomes more hostile. We have decided to lock down the cemetary, until the situation is resolved.
Abby's Pov: OH DEAR GOD, that is my brother Eric I tell the officer. I tell him that Eric has a history of being Bi-Polar. I need to talk with him right away. The officer opens the gate, and we drive in. I tell Luka to pull up the car over by oak. I step out of the car, and walk over to the empty grave. I look down, and see that it is defintly Eric. He has three bottles of Jack Daniel's in there with him, and now he is totally naked. I ask him, what the hell he is doing? He tells me that he is attending a funeral. I look at him, and tell him to grow up, take some responsibilty in your life. Oh yeah I forgot, my sister is so perfect, she has the perfect job, the perfect husband, and the perfect children. You know what I have? I have nothing, not a DAMN thing. He yells at me. I ask him what he wants. He tells me that he wants to be normal again, live a normal life, and not out on the streets begging for food, or a warm place to sleep for the night. I tell him that he needs to get into treatment, both for his alcholism, and his drugs. Then he needed to be back on the medication. Eric is now rocking back and forth in the grave. He tells me that he is so sorry for what he has done in the past. He wants to change. I tell him that if he gets into treatment and back on his pills, I would help him try and get into college, or to find a job. He agrees. We shake hands, and the police get him up and out of the grave. They wrap a blanket around him, and escort him to the police car. I tell the police to take him to County, and tell them that Dr. Abby Kovac wants him admitted to the Psych Ward. I will be there later to talk with him.
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Post by strizzy on Mar 11, 2007 4:06:09 GMT 10
Nice chapter!
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Post by jacobsmommy on Mar 11, 2007 13:13:34 GMT 10
Chapter 41 Luka's Pov: The services for Maggie were beautiful. Father O'Mally did the euology, and Haleah sang a beautiful solo. Joseph and Jeneri read a poem that had written about their grandmother. After the services the kids went back to the car. Abby just stood at her mothers grave site. Tears are falling from her cheeks. "Why couldn't we have a mother daughter relationship, while I was growing up? Why did it have to take until I was an adult?" Abby tells me. I am not sure how to answer her. Finally Abby is ready to go. She tell me that she would like to stop by the hospital. She wants to find out if they admitted Eric in the Psych ward. As we are driving toward the hospital. I tell my beautiful family, that in two weeks, we are leaving on our vacation. Everybody seems excited about the trip.
Abby's Pov: We arrive at County General. We enter through the ER. A multiple car accident has come in. I find Jerry, and ask him if Eric had been admitted to the Psych ward. Jerry tells me that nobody has come down to look at Eric yet. I am now totally pissed off. I get on the phone with Psych, and tell them to get their butts down here now. I ask Jerry where Eric is? Jerry tells me that he is in the suture room. When I walk in the suture room, I notice that Eric has been sedated. As I am sitting here with Eric. Kerry walks in the room. "Oh hi Abby, how was the funeral? She asks me. I tell her that the funeral was lovely. I then as her "why Eric was sedated?" Kerry tells me, "that Eric was very violent when he came into the hospital." " He managed to break the restraints, and attack Morris." I looked at my brother, I prayed to God that he follows up on his promises and gets the help he needs so badly. "Hear you are going on vacation in two weeks?" replies Kerry. I tell her that we are going to be going to New York, California, and Seattle. Kerry tells me to say hello to Doug and Carol for her. I tell her that I will. After we are done talking Kerry walks out of the room. 10 minutes later, a psychologist from psych comes down. He takes a look at Eric, has me sign some papers, and then they transport Eric up to the psych ward. The psychologist tells me that Eric will have to be here for about 90 days. Then he can start entering his treatment programs. I shake hands with him, and thank him for helping Eric.
Joseph's Pov: Only two weeks before I leave on this wild vacation with my parents. I decide that I am going to spend the next two weeks with my best friends, and my girl friend. When we get home, I change out of my suit, and into my everyday clothes. I tell my parents, that I am headed over to Ella's house for a while. When I arrive at her house. I notice that the car is gone, and nobody seems to be at home. I go to the front door, and notice there is a note on the door. It reads: Dear Joseph, I have gone to England for the summer to visit my mother. I will be home at the end of August, so I can start my studies at the University of Chicago. Have a great summer. Love, Ella. I stuff the letter in my pocket, and head to Cosmo's house. When I get to Cosmo's house. We head up to his room. We start talking about what we are planning to do for summer vacation this year. I tell Cosmo, that I am leaving for New York in two weeks. I will be gone for about 2 months. Cosmo tells me that he has been elected to attend Space Camp in Florida for the summer, he will be leaving the day after we get out of school. I cannot believe that my two best friends will be entering their senior year in September. Then they will graduate and move on with their lives. I wonder if we will stay close friends?
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Post by strizzy on Mar 12, 2007 4:36:27 GMT 10
Great update!
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Post by jacobsmommy on Mar 13, 2007 3:12:02 GMT 10
Chapter 42 THE KOVAC VACATION
Luka's Pov: The alarm clock rings. It is 4:00 in the morning, I push the snooze button, and roll over to give Abby a kiss good morning. I tell her that we start our vacation today. We get up, and Abby heads for the shower, while I go and wake up Jospeh and Jeneri. Joseph I have a hard time getting up, he rolls back over in the bed, and wants to go back to sleep. Jeneri on the other hand is up, dressed, and ready to go when I knock on her door. She has been looking forward to this trip. She is excited about getting to go see Olivia. We decided to make our visit to New York a suprise for both Olivia and Fin. We talked with their partners, and both have promised not to tell them we are coming. I head down the stairs and start the morning coffee. 20 minutes later I am joined by Abby and Jeneri. I ask Abby if she heard the shower running yet. Just as she is ready to tell me something our joyful 16 year old comes down the stairs.
Joseph's Pov: Gosh I cannot believe it is 4:30 in the morning. It is still so dark out. I come down the stairs, and grab a seat on the couch. My parents ask if i want some breakfast. I tell them no. I really wanted to stay behind, so I could be with my friends, and my girlfriend, but instead I have to be drug on this wonderful family adventure. My sister is excited about the trip, and she should be, with what she has gone through. At 5:00 am I here the sound of a horn beeping. The van has come to pick us up to take us to the airport. I grab my bag and head out to the van.
Abby's Pov: The driver for the van, helps us load our bags in the back. We lock the doors, and we are on our way to the airport. I am sitting here reflecting on the past year, so much as happened. I sit back and enjoy the ride to the airport. When we get to the airport. Luka pays the driver, and then he helps Luka unload the bags. We take the bags into the terminal, and up to the ticket counter. The lady checks our bags. "Four going to La Guardia." She asks us. Yes Luka tells her. She runs our tickets, and then shows us where to go. "Your flight leaves at 7:55am with one stop in Cinnicati, you will arrive at La Guardia at 12:39pm." She tells us. We thank her, and head for our gate. When we arrive at the gate, we take a seat and wait for our flight to be called. We still have 30 minutes to wait. Joseph sits there with his head phones on listening to his I-Pod, Jeneri has found the airline magazine to read, and Luka and I sit here holding each other. What seems like forever, our flight is finally called. We hand the ticket agent our tickets, and board the plane. After the announcements are done, the captain has announced they are ready for take off. In just a little over 5 hours we will be in New York.
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Post by rorygilmore on Mar 13, 2007 18:27:27 GMT 10
OMG!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE I MISSED SO MUCH!!! (and i can't believe I didn't brought my kleenex! Maggie's death buaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! buaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! It's gonna take a while after I recover from this episode. This story is so dramatic! You're one of our new drama queens, Donna! Olivia and Fin are gonna be completely surprised when they see them!...(but knowing you, i fear you're going to make the plane fall...you aren't going to that...right?
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Post by jacobsmommy on Mar 14, 2007 1:42:58 GMT 10
Chapter 43
Abby's Pov: After what seems like forever, and a lay over in Cinnacinti, we finally land at La Guardia in New York City. We get off of the plane, and head inside. We are to meet detective John Munch. He is going to take us to the precint. We find our way to the baggage claim, grab our luggage, and head back upstairs. We find the resturant that Munch has told us about at the airport. We grab a seat, and wait. 20 minutes later a man in a suit, with black hair, and sunglasses approaches our table. He introduces himself as John Munch. I shake hands with him, and introduce my family to him. I am Abby Kovac, this is my husband Luka, and our children Joseph 16, and Jeneri who will be 11 next week. "Glad to meet you everybody." He tells us. We grab our bags and follow Munch to the car. He tells us Olivia and Fin have no idea that we are coming. He is going to take us to our motel first, so we can get settled in, and then he will take us to the precint. We arrive at the Ramanda Inn. We go in and register with the front desk. I tell the man at the desk that we have reservations for 4. He gives us our keys, and go up to the rooms. We put our luggage away, freshen up a little. We are then ready to head to the precint with John Munch.
John Munch's Pov: This is the family that Olivia and Fin were talking about. Very nice people. It is amazing how one family can go through so much, and still they are one strong family. I wish my own marriages would have worked. I take them down to the precint. We enter the building, just as we enter we are almost knocked over by a huge guy. Elliot Stabler yells after him. Just as he passes us, I stick my foot out, and trip up the guy that Elliot was chasing. The guy falls to the floor. I put my knee in his back, and Elliot comes over and puts the cuffs back on him. Thank you John, I took the cuffs off of him, and he jumped me, and ran. He helps me pick up the man. "Ok Randall, are you going to behave yourself now?" Elliot asks the berated man. I look at Elliot, and introduce him to the Kovac family. This is Luka, his wife Abby, and their children Joseph and Jeneri. "Glad to meet all of you, if you will excuse me I have to get Randall back in his cage." Elliot leaves,and I take the family to meet Captain Craigen.
Luka's Pov: We walk around the precint. There is a lot going on here, and I thougth the ER could be a busy place. We head into a room, and are introduced to Captain Donald Craigen. He has just gotten off of the phone. "Munch, just the person I wanted to see." he tells John. "That was Melinda she has the result of the autopsy. She would like to see you right away about it." John tells him ok. First he introduces us to Captain Craigen. We shake hands with him. He tells us that Munch has some business down at the cornorers office. He also tells John as soon as he is done with Melinda. He then needs to give the report to Casey. Captain Craigen tells us to have a seat. We sit down, and wait. Captain Craigen steps out of the room. He asks us if we would like anything to drink. I tell him that Abby and I would like some coffee. I ask the kids if they want anything to drink. Jeneri says she will have a soda, and Joseph tells captain Craigen he would like a juice.
Jeneri's Pov: This has been such a great trip so far, the plane ride, the ride in the cop car, and the excitement of the police station. I look around captain Craigens office. I am looking at a picture of a blonde woman on the wall. I wonder who she is. As I am still looking at the picture captain Craigen walks back in the room. "Here you go, coffee, juice, and a soda for the young lady." He tells us. I ask him who the blonde lady on the wall was. Captain Craigen tells me that her name is Alexndra Cabbot. She was our A.D.A." I go and sit down by my mom. Captain Craigen tells us that he sent Olivia and Fin out on an assignment, so that way Munch could get us in the precint without them seeing us. We are talking with Craigen, when all of a sudden Olivia bursts through the door with Fin. They look very upset. "What the hell, are you doing?" "Sending us on a goose chase to buy donuts for everybody." Yells Olivia, as she throws the bag at Craigen. Craigen tells her to calm down, and slowly turn around. She looks at Craigen with a weird look. Finally Olivia composes herself, and slowly turns around. The look on her face is price less.
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Post by jacobsmommy on Mar 16, 2007 6:03:00 GMT 10
CHAPTER 44
OLIVIA'S POV As I turn around, I cannot believe who is sitting in there chairs directly in front of me. I try to say something, but the words will not come out. Jeneri gets up, and comes over to me. "Are you suprised to see us, Olivia." as she gives me a hug. I tell her that I am very suprised. "When did you arrive in the citÿ?" I ask Abby and Luka. They tell me, "they arrived in this afternoon, Munch picked them up at the airport." "That is why Munch wanted me to go and talk with Casey earlier, about the case we are working on." I tell Craigen. Craigen sits there and nods his head. I turn back around and ask Abby and Luka "how long they are planning to stay in New York.?" They tell me that they will be here for two weeks, and then they are heading out to the West Coast. "Well then, let's get ready to have some on the town." Just as we are heading out the door, a call comes into the precint.
Jeneri's Pov: I can't believe it I am finally standing in the same precint that Olivia and Fin work in. Everybody has been so nice here. Olivia has informed us that her and her collegues would be taking us out for dinner tonight. I am so excited, and nervous. New York, is such a big city, but I am use to living in a big city. As we a re walking out, a call comes in. Olivia looks at us, and tells us that she has to go out, and see about this case. I turn to her, and ask if I could ride along. First Olivia has to find out what kind of case it is. She gets the details of the case. It is a domestic dispute call, there is a little girl in the house around 10 years old. She has just witnessed her father beat up her mom, again. Olivia agrees to let me go. "It will do the other little girl some good, to meet another victim of crime." Olivia tells my parents. They give their permission, and Olivia, Fin and I head to the squad car.
Abby's Pov: After Jeneri leaves with Olivia and Fin. Luka and I decide to head back to the hotel, and rest up before this evening. We tell Craigen to have Olivia and Fin to bring Jeneri to the hotel when they get back. Craigen agrees, and he walks us out of the precint. We head back to the hotel. We arrive back. Joseph heads for the swimming pool, and Luka and I head to our room, we lay down and fall asleep, we are both exhausted from the trip. What seems like only a few minutes we hear a knock on the door. Luka gets up, and answers the door. "Hey sweety, how did things go?" I hear him ask Jeneri. I get up and go over and give our daughter a hug. "Oh mom, dad it was amazing. We got to the house, the mother was outside with her daughter, she pointed to the inside of the house, Olivia and Fin went in and arrested the man. I stayed out and talked with their daughter. Her name is Jasmine, and she is 10 years old, just like me. She is in a honors class here in New York." Jeneri tells us. I can see she is full of excitement and bubbliness, something we have not seen in such a long time. I tell Jeneri that we need to start getting ready to go to the resturant for dinner. Olivia and Fin tell us that they would see us at the resturant.
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Post by jacobsmommy on Mar 19, 2007 4:30:51 GMT 10
CHAPTER 45
ABBY'S POV: We finally get ready to go. We head downstairs. The front desk clerk tells us that a Captain Craigen will be picking us up. We thank him, and go wait outside. The kids have really enjoyed their trip to New York so far. Five minutes later Captain Craigen pulls up. He gets out, and opens the door for us. "Good evening folks, Olivia, Fin, and the rest of my crew are waiting at the restrurant. I thought I had better come and get you, rather than try and give you directions." He tells us. We thank him. After everybody is buckled in, we head to the resturant. "What is the name of the resturant we are going to?" Asks Jeneri. Captain Craigen tells her, that she is going to dine at one of New York's finest resturants, Babbo. We arrive at the resturant. Craigen parks the car, and we head inside. Captain Craigen tells the hostess that he is with a party of seven. Fin spots us, and waves us over to the table. Captain Craigen introduces us to the rest of his crew. "Everybody this is Luka, Abby, Joseph, and Jeneri Kovac." He tells his crew. We say hello. He then introduces us to his crew. "You already know Olivia and Fin, you met John Munch at the airport. I would like for you to meet. Elliot Stabler, Olivia's partner, on his right is A.D.A Casey Novak, to her left is George Huang he is our psychologist, and sitting across from Olivia is Melinda Warner, she is our coroner. We all shake hands with everybody. After the introductions, we take a seat. The waiter comes to our table. He asks if we would like to look at the wine list. Captain Craigen orders a bottle wine. The waiter brings it to our table. We all start talking, about New York, and Chicago. Jeneri keeps looking around at the resturant, this is the kid's first time in a five star resturant. The waiter comes back and we are ready to order. He tells us that the chefs special is Goat cheese tortellini, served with a fresh salad, and the chef's famous garlic bread." Everybody orders. As we are waiting for our food. Luka stands up. "I have an announcement to make. "I would like to thank Olivia and Fin for helping us bring our daughter back home safely to us. Without them, we would have never found Jeneri." Luka breaksdown at the table.
Olivia goes over to Luka, and gives him a big hug. "It is our pleasure," she tells Luka. The food finally arrives. Everybody eats dinner. After dinner, the waiter clears away our plates, and tells us that the chef has fixed a special dessert. He goes back to the kitchen, he then returns with the chef. I look over at Joseph his jaw has dropped to the floor. "Hey mom, do you know who our chef is?" He asks us. "No honey I don't know." I reply back to him. "Oh gosh mom, our chef is non other than Mario Batali." Joseph says. "You mean the guy from Iron Chef America?" Jeneri asks with enthuaism. Joseph nods to her. Chef Batali makes us the most delicious Cherries Jubilee. After dessert we head outside. It is now dark out. We decide to head back to our hotel. We have been informed that tomorrow is going to be a big day for everybody. Casey is going to take us all to see the broadway version of the Lion King. We tell everybody that we do not know how to thank them. "There is no thanks, it is our pleasure," says Olivia.
Jeneris's Pov: Today has been an exciting day. I got to go on a case with Olivia and Fin, and help a young girl in trouble. We then went and ate at this real fancy resturant where our chef was Mario Batali. I am completely exhausted and ready to turn in for the evening. Tomorrow promises to be a great day. We are going to go site seeing, at the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, then in the evening Casey is going to take us to see the Lion King on Broadway. I want to go shopping while we are here. Mom tells us that she is planning on inviting Olivia, Casey, and Dr. Warner to go out shopping with us, while Daddy, Joseph, Craigen, Fin, Munch, Elliot, and Dr. Huang go out to see the opening day of the Yankees baseball. We get back to the hotel. I slip on my night gown, and lay down on the bed. I keep thinking of the day we all had, before I know it. I drift off to sleep. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For those who are curious to know who Mario Batali is. He is a famous chef and resturanter in New York City. He has been featured on Iron Chef America. He is one of my favorite TV Chefs to watch cook. I would love to eat in one of his resturants. Enjoy the update.
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Post by jacobsmommy on Mar 23, 2007 7:18:16 GMT 10
This is going to be my last chapter for this story. To those who read it thank you. Enjoy the last chapter.
To make everything fall in place I have jumped a few months ahead of where I was at in the story.
Chapter 46.(Part I) Abby's Pov: Our vacation to New York, was wonderful. We had to cut our trip short, because they needed Luka and I back at work. We were invited to come back again from Olivia and Fin. We in return told them and their collegues anytime to Chicago. In September the kid;s went back to school. Joseph entered the 10th grade, and Jeneri entered her first year of junior high. Both kids are doing very well. Joseph decided he wanted to take some on line classes, so he could graduate early. He really wants to graduate with Henry and Cosmo. Luka and I told him, if he could do the work, and keep up with his classes in school, we would give him permission to do it. He proved that he could do it. Last week we got a letter from the school, saying that Joseph would be graduating in June. I was so excited, I called Luka at work. "Hello County General, this is Frank speaking." I hear Frank's voice. "Frank, this is Abby. Is Luka busy? I ask Frank. "No he is standing right here, do you need to talk with him?" Frank asks me. "Yes, Frank." I tell him. Luka gets on the phone. "Abby, is everything ok with kids and yourself?" He soundes worried. "Yes everything is good, no everything is great. We got a letter from the school today, saying that Joseph will be graduating in June." I tell Luka. I can hear Luka yelling in the background, and then I hear clapping in the background. I tell Luka that we need to tell Joseph tonight. I hang up the phone and get ready for the kids to come from school.
Luka's Pov: Everything at work as been very hetic today. We have had two mva's, a gsw, two ladies gave birth in the er, and I had to do an impaction on a 300 pound man. When Abby called, all I could think was that something happened to one of the kids. I got very excited. When she told me that Joseph would be graduating from high school in June. We decided that we would take Joseph out for dinner tonight, to tell him the good news. Joseph told us that he wants to attend the University Washington in Seattle. We talked to Doug and Carol about it, and they agreed he could stay with them, while he was attending college. I found Kerry and Susan, and told them the good news about Joseph graduating with Henry and Cosmo in June. "Oh wow, congratulations." Kerry tells me. Can't belive our babies have grown into three fine young men, who are going to graduate, and move out on their own. Susan tells us. After I finish up with a screaming child. I grab my stuff, clock out and head out the door ready to go home.
Joseph's Pov: I get done with my final class of the day. "Remeber you have to turn in your projects by the middle of May." Mr. Turner tells us. The bell rings. I get up, and head to my locker. I see Henry and Cosmo coming down the hall way. "Hey let's go to the mall." Henry tells me. "I can't I have to go home finish my home work and then do my classes online. I am hoping that I will be able to graduate when you and Cosmo graduate." I tell Henry. "Oh ok, we will see tomorrow." Cosmo tells me. I head to the bus. It seems like the longest 30 minute ride home. When I get home. I go inside, hang up my jacket, and yell for my mom. "Hey mom, I'm home." I tell her. She comes out of the kitchen, comes over to me, and gives me a big hug. "What was that for mom?" I ask her. "Nothing, just to say how proud of you I am." She tells me. I look at her strangely, grab my books and head upstairs to do my homework. I wonder to myself, what my mother has up her sleeve.
Jeneri's Pov: This past year was not very good for my family. Everything turned around during the summer, when we went to New York for vacation. I entered junior high this year. Things are great in the sixth grade. I am in the advanced classes, so I am taking some high school classes along with my junior high classes. Iam taking Algebra I class, that is not usually offered until the eigth grade. I am walking distance from home. After school, I grab my books, and tell everybody that I would see them tomorrow, and head out the door. When I get home, I open the door, my mom is all excited. "Hey mom, what is going on?" I ask her. "Look , just look, Joseph is going to be graduating high school in June." She tells me excitedly. I look at her. "Your serious?" I ask. "Yes, here is the letter from the school." She tells me. "Does dad and Joseph know about this yet?" I ask her. "Your dad knows, but we are keeping this a secret from your brother until tonight when we go out for dinner." She tells me. I wink at her, and head to do my home work.
Abby's Pov: "Come on Joseph we need to get going, we have reservations for 7:00 pm." I yell at him. Joseph comes down the stairs. "Well it's about time." I tell him jokingly. We head to The Silver Palm. We walk inside, the hostess seats us. We order our drinks. While we are sitting waiting for our drinks to come. I turn to Joseph, and tell him that I have some news for him. He turns to me. "What is it?" He asks me. I pull a piece of paper out of my purse. "Do you know what this is?" I ask him, as I hand him the piece of paper with a smile on my face. He takes the paper from me. He reads it. "Oh my God, this is saying that I can graduate in June with the Senior Class. I guess all my work payed off." I tell my family excitedly. "That means I can go onto the University of Washington in September." He tells us. "Yes it does." I tell him, as I am chocking on my words. ___________________________________________________
I am writing this in two parts. The next part I will write either later on today or tomorrow.
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