Where Do We Go From Here ?

After dinner with Val, Hollie, and Gretchen I was exhausted I plopped down on the couch and turned on the TV but nothing seemed to interest me and everything seemed pretty dull at the moment I need some excitement in my life and I'm not talking about going out to the bar every Thursday night that was starting to get a little played out plus this month will be that I am 3 years sober so I don't want to ruin that by having a few drinks and screwing up my progress. Dan hadn't come home and I was starting to worry... Screw your head on straight Michelle he's going to come home. I thought.

I wanted Dan and I to make this work I really did but I can't be around people who drink or any alcohol for that matter I'm trying to remain sober for at least for another 3 years before even considering having another drink and it wasn't about me I had to remain sober for Claire and I didn't want to be an example to her. Brian would have my head for breakfast and he would want to fight for custody and that was the last thing I wanted. I sat down at the table trying to figure out where I made my mistake in our marriage. Our relationship as parents is stronger than ever since we divorced we were better as co parents than a couple.


I heard my phone ring on the coffee table and it was Dan who clearly was drunk off his ass and accidentally dialed me which wasn't a big deal I just wanted him to come home sober and in one piece he reminded me so much of Jimmy when he would accidentally call Brian and ask for nudes which was a little bit awkward for Brian but he knew Jimmy meant no harm when he was drunk. He was a little loveable towards Brian.

It was my week with Claire so Brian had to bring her over and I need to clean up this house because right now it was just a mess and Tal and Abbie were coming over a little later and wanted to see me and Brian it was hard to believe that they had just gotten married and they were so in love with each other that it made me want to marry Dan. Or maybe that was just my imagination doing the talking and I was just babbling.

"Hey Michelle are you home ?" Val's voice called from outside.

"Yeah just give me a second." I said rushing to the door.

"Alright but hurry up there's someone here to see you." Val yelled.

I quickly made my way to the door and there he was my brother Chris he had grown a few inches since I saw him last he had brought his girlfriend Kiersten and an early birthday present for Claire... This was a surprise. I thought. the last time Val and I saw our brother Chris was after Jimmy died and he stayed with Val for a week before going back home with mom and dad. He would tell stories of his days in Navy and how much of a struggle it was.

"When did you get in ?" I asked pulling him for a hug.

"Yesterday evening." Chris replied.

"How long will you be staying ?" Val asked.

"Three weeks." Chris smiled.

"Oh joy." Kiersten scoffed.

"Is there a problem ?" I asked.

"No she's just a grumpy pants." Chris laughed.

"Oh because she can gladly exit my home now if she has a problem with staying here." I said.

I was never fond my brother's girlfriends especially the snobby ones this one has met her match and if she wants to step into the pit of hell I'll let her go right ahead and pick her poison... This is going to be hell. I thought.

I help Chris with his bags I make up the guest room for Chris and Ms. Snobby Bitch I need a walk before I explode and end up with an assault charge three weeks with her bitching and complaining already made my stomach turn with disgust and I just wanted to enjoy Claire's birthday without bloodshed.


The next morning was no different. I waited for Brian to drop off Claire and set next week's schedule he would always have a plan before bringing her to me he has no idea what he's about to walk into come Friday afternoon. Tal and Abbie were due to arrive by 2:30 and I was more excited to catch up on everything that has been going on

.... But something would forever change my life for the rest of my life.

Notes

HERE'S AN UPDATE.
FOUR MORE CHAPTERS AND I'LL WRAP THIS STORY UP.
NEXT UPDATE WILL BE TOMORROW NIGHT!