"Alright, buddy. Let's just put this hearing-aid in his ear and test it out." Doctor Robert said, looking at Michael and I.
I nodded, feeling Michael's hand slip under mine.
Michael squeezed my hand as he looked at me.
Giving me the, It'll be alright look.
I sighed loudly, feeling my heart race.
What if the hearing-aids don't work? What can we do about it then? Michael wants to give his all in helping little Mike but what if everything goes wrong?
Mike looked up at me as Doctor Robert gently put the hearing-aid in his ear.
"Alright, now we'll just turn it on a little.." Doctor Robert softly said, turning the ear-aid on.
I held onto Michael's hand tightly.
"Can you hear me, Michael?" The doctor loudly asked Mike.
Mike looked at Doctor Robert with no emotion.
He suddenly turned to me as he started giggling.
I bit my lip, "Michael, baby? Can you hear mommy?" I cooed.
I waited for a response.
Mike just sat there on the bed, bouncing around, showing no emotion.
I bit my lip harder, feeling my eyes water up.
Doctor Robert sighed, gently taking the hearing-aids off. "Ms. Gordy-" He sighed again, loudly.
"I'm afraid it seems like Michael hear is going to be deaf for..... A while." He gently said.
I tilted my head, "W-What do you mean?" I quietly asked, my voice shaking.
The doctor shrugged, "Hearing-Aids don't work for everyone. Michael just happens to be one of them.." He shrugged again, "I can't think of anything else we can do.."
I let go of Michael's hand as I walked closer to Doctor Robert.
"N-No surgery? Nothing!?" I panicked.
"Ms. Gordy, surgery would be deadly. Because it may help Michael but it could easily make things worse." He calmly said.
"Like what?" I snapped.
Doctor Robert sighed, "Like aching ears for the rest of his life. You, being his mother, wouldn't want that for your child, would you?" He said.
I sighed, "No.." I mumbled.
The doctor shrugged, "I'm sorry." He said, walking out of the room.
I covered my mouth, watching Mike play with his hands.
I slowly felt tears fall. My poor baby..
"Mia.." Michael softly said, placing one hand on my shoulder.
"It's going to be alright. We'll figure out a wa-"
I swatted Michael's hand away, "S-Stop saying that!" I raised my voice, gently pushing Michael away from me.
"Not everything in the world with children will be alright!" I shouted.
Michael's eyes widened.
"It doesn't matter how much money you have in the world, Michael! You know why? Because the doctor even said they can't do anything about it." I snapped.
"I appreciate you helping, Michael. B-But just stop thinking that there is always a way!" I cried.
Michael slowly shook his head, "Mia, there will always be a way. God does everything for a reason." He gently said.
I picked Mike up, squinting my eyes at Michael. "Why would God bless my child with deafness? Huh? I'm starting to lose my faith." I spat, walking out of the doctors room.
"Mia, come on!" I heard Michael's voice following me.
"Mia, stop!" Michael yelled.
I walked faster, hearing footsteps run closer to me.
"Mia." Michael sternly said, turning me around.
"You have to keep the faith." He sternly said, holding my arms.
"How can I, Michael?" I cried.
"I don't know how to take care of a deaf child!" I raised my voice.
"Don't label him like that." Michael firmly said.
"He is your son, no matter what. I'll help you, no matter what." He smiled.
"I'm his Godfather.. Let me do my job!" He softly chuckled.
I glared at Michael.
"Everyone is special. Mike is a happy little boy... It shouldn't be that hard." Michael smiled.
I rolled my eyes, "Just wait until he grows older, Michael. It's going to get harder."
"That's where I come in!" Michael exclaimed.
I huffed. "Stop worrying, Mia. Just continue to love and protect your son.. We'll figure out a way." Michael said.
I sighed, "Why can't his father be more like you?" I murmured.
Michael smirked, "We've got the rest of our lives to figure that out." Michael chuckled, wrapping one arm around me as he walked out of the doctors office.
"Do you and Mike want to come with me to the studio?" Michael suggested.
I sighed, "Mike can't hear, what's the po-"
"I wanna show you something..." Michael smiled, holding my hand.
I smirked, "Fine.." I sighed.
"It shouldn't hurt to go, I guess.." I mumbled.
Michael smiled widely, "You're gonna love it! I've got a few toys for Mike as well!" He excitedly said.
I giggled, "Alright, alright, show the way!" I smirked.
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"Hey, Quincy!" Michael chirped as we walked into the studio.
"Ah, smelly! We didn't think you'd make it today!" Quincy smiled widely.
Michael blushed, "Yeah.. I hope you don't mind I brought Mia and Mike with me.." He shyly said.
Quincy smirked, "Of course not! The Gordy's are great friends of mine!" He smiled.
I forced a smile. Sure we are.. You keep telling yourself that.
"Mia, you can just wait here with Quincy as I record, okay?" Michael gently asked.
I smiled, "Of course." I said, putting Mike down beside some toys.
Michael smiled widely running towards his recording microphone.
"A song just for you, Mia.. I can't believe how much you've inspired him." Quincy smirked, getting his things ready.
I blushed. Really? Another one for me? I smirked, trying to hide my excitement.
"The Way You Make Me Feel, take one!" Quincy loudly said, starting the music.
I watched Michael, seeing him suddenly stomp his feet and snapping his fingers.
Boy, does he get into his music. I smirked.
Hee-Hee!
Ooh!
Go On Girl!
Aaow!
Hey Pretty Baby With The
High Heels On
You Give Me Fever
Like I've Never, Ever Known
You're Just A Product Of
Loveliness
I Like The Groove Of
Your Walk,
Your Talk, Your Dress
I Feel Your Fever
From Miles Around
I'll Pick You Up In My Car
And We'll Paint The Town
Just Kiss Me Baby
And Tell Me Twice
That You're The One For Me
The Way You Make Me Feel
(The Way You Make Me Feel)
You Really Turn Me On
(You Really Turn Me On)
You Knock Me Off Of My Feet
(You Knock Me Off Of
My Feet)
My Lonely Days Are Gone
(My Lonely Days Are Gone)
I Like The Feelin' You're
Givin' Me
Just Hold Me Baby And I'm
In Ecstasy
Oh I'll Be Workin' From Nine
To Five
To Buy You Things To Keep
You By My Side
I Never Felt So In Love Before
Just Promise Baby, You'll
Love Me Forevermore
I Swear I'm Keepin' You
Satisfied
'Cause You're The One For Me
The Way You Make Me Feel
(The Way You Make Me Feel)
You Really Turn Me On
(You Really Turn Me On)
You Knock Me Off Of My Feet
Now Baby-Hee!
(You Knock Me Off Of
My Feet)
My Lonely Days Are Gone-
A-Acha-Acha
(My Lonely Days Are Gone)
Acha-Ooh!
Go On Girl!
Go On! Hee! Hee! Aaow!
Go On Girl!
I Never Felt So In Love Before
Promise Baby, You'll Love Me
Forevermore
I Swear I'm Keepin' You
Satisfied
'Cause You're The One For
Me . . .
The Way You Make Me Feel
(The Way You Make Me Feel)
You Really Turn Me On
(You Really Turn Me On)
You Knock Me Off Of My Feet
Now Baby-Hee!
(You Knock Me Off Of
My Feet)
My Lonely Days Are Gone
(My Lonely Days Are Gone)
The Way You Make Me Feel
(The Way You Make Me Feel)
You Really Turn Me On
(You Really Turn Me On)
You Knock Me Off Of My Feet
Now Baby-Hee!
(You Knock Me Off Of
My Feet)
My Lonely Days Are Gone
(My Lonely Days Are Gone)
Ain't Nobody's Business,
Ain't Nobody's Business
(The Way You Make Me Feel)
Ain't Nobody's Business,
Ain't Nobody's Business But
Mine And My Baby
(You Really Turn Me On)
Hee Hee!
(You Knock Me Off Of
My Feet)
Hee Hee! Ooh!
(My Lonely Days Are Gone)
Give It To Me-Give Me
Some Time
(The Way You Make Me Feel)
Come On Be My Girl-I Wanna
Be With Mine
(You Really Turn Me On)
Ain't Nobody's Business-
(You Knock Me Off Of
My Feet)
Ain't Nobody's Business But
Mine And My Baby's
Go On Girl! Aaow!
(My Lonely Days Are Gone)
Hee Hee! Aaow!
Chika-Chika
Chika-Chika-Chika
Go On Girl!-Hee Hee!
(The Way You Make Me Feel)
Hee Hee Hee!
(You Really Turn Me On)
(You Knock Me Off My Feet)
(My Lonely Days Are Gone)
(The Way You Make Me Feel)
(You Really Turn Me On)
(You Knock Me Off My Feet)
(My Lonely Days Are Gone)
Quincy stopped the music as Michael started laughing.
"Oh, Quincy.. I wasn't done!" Michael groaned.
Quincy chuckled, "You gave it your all, it sounds great." He smiled.
Michael smirked, setting his headphones down, walking towards me.
I felt my face grow hot, "Michael.." I smirked.
"What did you think?" Michael said, catching his breath.
I bit my lip, "That was amazing.." I shyly said.
Michael grabbed onto my hands.
"I'll leave you two alone." Quincy smirked, walking out of the room.
"I'm um.. I'm glad you liked it." Michael shyly said, biting his lip.
"Did you really write that song for me?" I shyly asked, feeling hopeful.
Michael smirked, looking at the floor. "Yeah.. All by myself." He softly said.
I blushed, "You're so sweet.." I shyly said, chuckling.
Michael looked at me, gazing into my eyes.
He slowly leaned down, closing his eyes.
I stared at him, watching him pout his lips.
I started to close my eyes.
Wait, Mia. I told myself, opening my eyes again.
Remember what happened last time? Don't do this. Don't hurt Michael like that and don't hurt yourself like that.
My eyes widened as I quickly let go of Michael's hand.
I looked up at the clock, Michael stopped as he stared at me.
"I, um.. Kevin is gonna be home soon... He'll wonder where I've been." I said, shaking.
Michael's face turned red, "Oh um.. Right. We'll just go to the car a-"
"No, Michael. You don't need to come with us." I smiled.
"It's alright." I said.
Michael bit his lip.
"I'll see you later. Call me." I smirked, walking over to Mike, gently picking him up.
"Bye." I softly said, waving to Michael.
"Um, Bye.." Michael shyly said, waving back at me.
I quickly walked out of the studio, feeling guilty.
Michael looked hurt...
Guess he was gonna be hurt either way... I sighed.
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Mike fell fast asleep in his bed.
I washed my plate, waiting for Kevin to come home.
I sighed. Another late day at work..
Suddenly the door swung open as Kevin dragged his feet on the ground.
"Oh, baby.." He groaned, looking at me as he slammed the door.
"Kevin, Michael is sleeping. Shh.." I softly said.
Kevin smirked, stumbling towards me. "Baby.." He whispered again, wrapping his arms around my waist.
He began kissing my neck.
"Kevin.." I sighed.
I took a deep breath. He smells like alcohol?
"Come on, baby.. Give me a break.." He breathed as he moved his hips in a circular motion.
I sighed, "Kevi-"
Kevin spun me around, smashing his lips against mine.
"I need this.." He breathed as we slowly laid down on the ground.
I stared at Kevin, watching him undress himself.
"Baby..." I cooed.
"Shh.." Kevin said.
"Don't speak." He slurred as he pressed his lips against mine with full might.
"Kevin.." I softly moaned.