I choose You (The Game 5)

Part 51

Nelson: for real?

Bryson : (looks at his son) that's right..Malachi's about to be a big brother

Trey: (looks at you)

You: (force a smile)

Trey: (smile then look at his food)

Mrs.N: my second grandchild. I can't wait. Congrats you guys.

Meanwhile

Chres: (walks in the house) these kids tiring me out.

Deuce: how? You supposed to be. Chresanto August.

Chres: (Sits down)

Madison: (Walking down the stairs)

Deuce: where is your girl?

Chres: oh she's in Memphis with her fiancé?

Madison: (makes a face then walks out the living room)

Deuce: your girl is in Memphis with her fiancé?

Chres: (Laughs)

Madison: (walks back in) dad.

Chres: (looks back laughing)

Madison: Oh hey cousin Deuce. (Looks back at Chres) my mom is outside.

Chres: (Stands up) what? I thought you were spending thanksgiving here?

Madison: I am. Just saying hi to my grandma and grandpa while they're in town.

Chres: oh. Okay

Madison: (walks out)

Deuce: you not going to speak to your baby mama?

Chres: she's good. (Texting)

That Night

You: (sitting around the camp fire snuggled with Trey)

Bryson: Malachi don't run.

You: (smile a little)

Laura: I bet your son is having a blast at his dads. That big house. Games.

You: Chris has fun anywhere...(laughs)

Bryson: his birthday is Saturday right?

You: yeah. He'll be 9.

Bryson: isn't Chres playing a game Saturday in Alabama.

You: (nods) he's going to be on a flight as soon as the game is over.

Nelson: y'all might as well let me tag along. Im going to be here bored with mom and dad.

Trey: (laughs) you'll survive.

You: you know what. I think Christopher would be happy to see you.

Nelson: (smiles)

Trey: (looks at you)

_Next Morning_

You: (putting things in the car)

Mrs.N: (Walks up to you) you're ready to leave huh?

You:  (laugh a little)

Your POV: yes.

You: nooo. I wish I could stay forever.

Mrs.N: (Laughs) you can always visit... y/n can I talk to you about something serious.

You: (shut the door) of course. (Looking at her)

Mrs.N: is everything okay between you and Trey.

You: yeah. Why'd you ask?

Mrs.N: look I don't want Trey to think I'm being nosey. But I know when something isn't right. He's been drinking lately. Bryson says so. Every time they get together.

You: and you think it has something to do with us?

Mrs.N: it only happens when you're in Atlanta with your ex.

You: (looking at her)

Trey: (walks out) hey my two special ladies.

You: (look at Trey)

Mrs.N: (looks at you then kisses Trey's cheek) Hurry and come back to us.

Nelson: I'm ready! (Walks out with his book bag)

Atlanta

You: (get out the car)

Trey: good thing we could pack light this time around.

You: Home sweet home.

Trey: (looks at you) home?

You: (laugh) anything is better that that plane ride right about now. (Walks to the parking deck elevator)

Nelson: well this still is her home.  Not the hotel but I mean Atlanta.

Trey: (follows you)

You: (looking at your phone)

Nelson: I bet Christopher is too excited for tomorrow huh?

You: he's been texting me all morning. 

Trey: and Chres is okay with us being there to help set up til he gets back from the game right?

You: yes. Babe. (Kisses him)

Nelson: Public Display of Affection.

You: (laugh and pull away)

The elevator opens.

Y'all step in.

Hotel room

Trey: FYI Nelson I told your y/n  you could've gotten your own room but he still thinks you're a baby and needs looking afterwards.

You: Sorry Nelson. You're still that little middle school kid I first met 6 years ago.

Nelson: (laughs) I'm good. So Trey you getting the couch tonight?

Trey: chill bruh. You'll be sleeping in that hallway. 

You: (laugh)

Nelson: just don't get freaky I'll be alright.

Trey: right. Your virgin ears.

Nelson: who?

You: baaaabe.  Nelson please don't respond. I'm already sad about all my babies growing up.

Trey: (laughs) for real Nelson? We gotta talk man to man.

You: (roll your eyes)