Time Goes On

[grumpypirate]

Time Goes On

*A Sequel to Call of Distress*

"Mommy mommy mommy” two little voices yelled as they ran into the room of a sleeping woman. “Mommy it’s snowing” said two year old Megan with her long dark red hair and beautiful blue eyes. Her twin brother Fulton climbed onto the bed to shake his mother, his blond hair falling into his green eyes. “Can we go play outside?” Megan yelled jumping on the bed beside her brother. “Please Mommy! Pretty please!” Fulton begged. 32 year old Elizabeth Casey brushed her long red hair out of her beautiful green eyes and looked at her twin children. “Well” she said teasing her children “of course you can” “Yeah” the twins screamed excitedly as they rushed to change out of their night clothes. Elizabeth looked over to where her husband usually slept. Marty Casey was the lead singer for the Lovehammers and was currently on tour. He’d been away for almost two months now and the kids missed him dearly. She rolled out of bed and turned to look at the pictures on the dresser. There was a picture of Marty and her on their wedding day, one of the twins the day they were born being held by Bobby and Dino Kourelis, Marty’s drummer and bass player, but also best friends. Next there was a picture of her best friend Joan and Dino who were currently dating. There was also a picture of her other best Alex Notts with her new born baby Randy. Her husband, Jack, had run off just shortly after Alex found out she was pregnant. Alex was currently living in New York even though Liz told her hundreds of times she could move in with them. There was also a picture of Bill Sawilchik, lead guitarist of the band, and his family. The last picture there was of Elizabeth and Marty shortly after they began dating. Elizabeth smiled and went into the bathroom to take a quick shower. She stepped into the shower and let the warm water run down her body. She remembered the days back in college when Marty would sneak into her room and join her in the shower. She remembered how good it felt to have his hands run up and down her body as he gently washed her off. She stepped out of the shower and put some clothes one. When she came out the twins were dressed but yet dressed backwards. She straightened the two out and they bounded towards the kitchen. Elizabeth carefully followed them trying to avoid the toys scattered everywhere. “Mommy when can we go?” Fulton questioned as he jumped around the room. “You two can go out to the backyard as soon as you’ve eaten breakfast.” Elizabeth said. “Well what’s for breakfast then?” asked Megan as she walked up to her mother and hung onto her legs. “Well what do you two want?” Elizabeth asked. “Cinnamon rolls” the two kids yelled jumping up and down. Elizabeth went to the fridge and got out some Pills Berry Doughboy cinnamon rolls and put them in the oven. The twins rushed to the second floor to look out the balcony at the newly fallen snow. The entire city of Chicago was a blanket of white. Elizabeth grabbed her coat and joined the kids to look at the beautiful wonderland. The phone rang and Elizabeth ushered the kids inside to answer it. “Hello” Elizabeth said into the receiver. “Liz is that you” the voice on the other end said. “I need your help.” Elizabeth recognized the voice of Alex. It sounded scared and worried. “Randy’s sick and they cut off our power and a blizzard is going to blow in. Can we come stay with you?” Alex asked. “Alex” Elizabeth said “you always know your welcome here. As soon as you get here give me a call and I’ll come pick you up.” “Ok…we’re leaving in a few minutes….see you in a few hours.” Alex said. Elizabeth hung up the phone and returned to the kitchen where the twins were eagerly waiting for the rolls to come out of the oven. Elizabeth ran her fingers through her hair and turned up the heater. Even thought she had been living in Chicago since the time she was 15 she still wasn’t use to the cold weather. The timer on the stove beeped signaling that the rolls were ready. She grabbed a pot holder and took the rolls out to cool. While the rolls cooled, the twins grabbed paper plates and cups from the cabinet while Liz poured the orange juice. When the food was cool enough for the twins to eat, Elizabeth put the icing on them and put one on each of the twin’s plates. The twins stuffed their mouths and ran to put on their coats and gloves. Elizabeth threw the plates away and put the dishes in the sink. She then went to help the twins, who had managed to put their coats on backwards and upside down. The twin rushed to the door while Liz grabbed her coat, or actually Marty’s coat. She opened the door and the twins rushed out only to fall into a mound of snow. Elizabeth fished the two of them out and they ran off to build a snowman. Liz ran back inside and got out her camera. Marty would want to see a picture of the kid’s snowman since he couldn’t be here. By the time she was outside with a camera, and a few things for the snowman, the twins had a good size body going. Elizabeth took a few pictures and sat down the stuff to go help the kids. Within time the snowman came to include, a head, eyes, nose, smile, Marty’s fedora, and a green scarf his mother made him. The kids stood next to the snowman, which they dubbed Jimmy, while Liz snapped a few more pictures. The twins went to go make snow angles while Elizabeth sat down on a snow covered lawn chair watching them. When all of a sudden something cold and wet hit the back of her head.

[njbohemian]

This is good. I think you're way better than me as a writer. LOL.

But this is good.

[grumpypirate]

Thanks njbohemian for the review!!!!!!!!
Here's the next part!

Elizabeth turned around and there stood Joan a snowball in her hand ready to fire. “Get her” Elizabeth yelled to the kids as she grabbed a handful of snow. Snow started to fly in the air after Fulton joined Joan to make the fight even. Around lunch time the two adults went inside the house to order some pizza while the twins stayed outside to play. After Liz had made some hot chocolate and ordered a pepperoni pizza from Pizzeria Uno the two old friends sat down to talk. Joan French was Elizabeth’s oldest friend. They had known each other from the time they had lived next door to each other in Texas. When Elizabeth went to Chicago, Joan had followed her there, coming to visit as much as she could. It was because of Liz that Joan met Dino. Elizabeth had introduced the two while they were still in college. When Elizabeth and Marty had a huge fight, ending with Liz leaving to go live in New York with Alex, Joan was torn in two. She didn’t know whether to stay with the man she loved or to follow her best friend like she always did. The answer came when her older sister Miranda lost her job and her two adopted kids needed someone to care for them. Joan moved back to Texas, leaving a heart broken Dino behind. Around the time that Elizabeth got back together with Marty years later, Miranda was doing much better and was going to move to Utah, and since Joan didn’t want to live by herself, moved back to Chicago where Dino took her in with open arms.

[greeneyes]

Sweet GP! And your heroine has green eyes. ;D

[grumpypirate]

“Have you heard from Dino lately?” Elizabeth asked Joan as she walked over to the window to see what the kids were up to. “Yes” answered Joan as she sipped her drink” he didn’t say much. Just that the tour was going good and everything was fine.” “Marty said the same thing” Elizabeth said as she sat down in her chair. “I think they’re up to something.” “I agree” Joan said with a smile “but then again their always up to something.” The two women smiled as the thought back to memories from long ago when the guys weren’t famous yet and everyone was happy and didn’t have anything to worry about. Its not like life was horrible now or anything, it was just difficult. What with Marty always away and the twins to take care of plus the club she ran, life was difficult to handle but she managed to smile and keep at it. Elizabeth just took another sip of her hot chocolate and went to go get the children inside to warm up before the food came. At hearing their mother’s call, the children rushed inside, faces cold from the snow. Joan helped the twins out of their jackets while Elizabeth went to answer the knock at the door. Elizabeth paid for the pizza while Joan supervised the kids setting the table. “So when do you and Dino plan to start a family?” Elizabeth questioned Joan as they ate their pizza. “Well” Joan replied “things are difficult right now and him being away all the time plus work, kids would be just too much to handle right now.” “I know exactly what you mean Elizabeth said. “It’s hard to juggle two kids plus the club without Marty being here to help. There are times it’s just too much for me to handle.” “I still don’t know how you manage to do it all” Joan stated. “I guess I just take it one day at a time and try not to worry about things too much or it’ll consume me.” Elizabeth said.

[dydoode22]

good times..... good times...... I cant help but smile and laugh every time I read (or re-read) this story!! YOU ROCK GP!!

[grumpypirate]

Here's the next part!!!!!!

The twins took a nap after Joan went home an hour later. Elizabeth sat down and the couch to watch a movie and wait for Alex to call so she could go get her. Elizabeth flipped though the channels until she found a movie that was good. The movie ended minutes later but Remember the Titans came on so she decided to watch it. After all, it was one of her all time favorite movies. Towards the end, the phone rang. “Hello” Elizabeth said into the phone. “Hey baby how are you feeling?” the voice asked. “Marty” Elizabeth said into the phone “I’ve missed you so much! When are you coming home? The kids miss you terrible and so do I. You should see the snowman they made.” “I miss you too.” Marty said. “I don’t know when I’ll be home but tell the kids I love them and miss them.” “If they were awake I would put them on the phone but their taking their nap right now and you know how they can get.” Elizabeth said. “So what are you doing right now?” Marty asked. “Oh just watching a move. Alex finally decided to come here. Something about her power being turned off and Randy being sick. Oh Marty I miss you so much. I need you here. Everything is just so hard.” Elizabeth said. “Hey I’ll be back soon babe. Everything will be alright! I promise I’ll be back before you know it! Just remember I love you and always will.” Marty said. “Now I’m afraid I have to go. Bobby’s about to pull the phone out of my hand. I love you and miss you, and I promise you I’ll be home before you know it.” “Ok, tell the boys I said hi. Take care of yourself and I’ll see you soon.” Elizabeth said. “I love you…bye” Marty said “bye” Elizabeth whispered as she hung up the phone and continued to watch the movie. Remember the Titans ended and the phone rang again. This time it was Alex saying they had just arrived at the airport. Elizabeth woke the kids and put them in their coats. She carried them to the car where they fell back asleep as soon as they were buckled in. Elizabeth climbed into the driver’s side and drove to the airport where she met up with Alex and a sleeping Randy. They put Randy’s car seat in the car and strapped him in. Elizabeth drove Alex back to the house, the two of them talking nonstop about this and that. At home they unloaded Alex’s luggage and put the kids down in their beds. Elizabeth placed Randy on her bed until they could set up his play pen. Little Randy had brown eyes and the beginning of black hair. The two adults tiptoed out of the room closing the door softly behind them so they wouldn’t wake the sleeping baby. Elizabeth and Alex went into the kitchen to grab a drink. “If you want anything stronger than that coke: Elizabeth said “we probably have some Jack Daniels in the fridge or some beer. I think I used the last of the margarita mix last week but whatever you find you can have.” “No thanks Liz” Alex said. “I’m a mother now and I’m trying to cut back on the alcohol a little bit.” “Your choice” Elizabeth stated “but I myself prefer a little something now and again.” Elizabeth sighed as she finished the last of her Pepsi. “So” Alex said “anything new happening in the Casey household?” “None that I can think of except for the fact that my husband isn’t here.” Elizabeth said. “Do you remember the time the guys got drunk on that weekend we spent in Colorado?” Alex asked. “Oh yeah” Elizabeth said. “That was after Aunt Meg died. Dino ended up in the snow outside.” “Yep” Alex said with a laugh. “We looked so stupid looking for him. We were so drunk!” “Remember how Joan thought Bobby was Dino and she started to yell at him?” Elizabeth said. “The look on her face when she found out that wasn’t Dino she was kissing was so funny. When we finally found Dino, Bobby had drank so much he passed our right next to him!” Alex said between fits of laughter. “We had to drag the two of them back to the cabin so they wouldn’t freeze!” Liz said. “I’ll never forget the look on Dino’s face when he asked why he was only in his boxers and why he was so cold.” “Those were the good times weren’t they?” Alex said with a sigh as she went to throw away her coke can. The two of them continued to chat about the “old days” until a sharp cry called out from Elizabeth’s room. Alex moved to get up but Elizabeth interrupted and told her she would get Randy. Elizabeth picked up the baby and moved to grab his dipper bag to change his dipper. The little boy just laid there looking up at her with those eyes. He seemed to be trying to tell her that his mommy was in trouble and needed Aunt Liz’s help

Thanks for reading!

[grumpypirate]

Marty, Billy, Bobby, and Dino....if by any chance you boys read this I want you to know that I LOVE you and in no way is this making fun of you!!!!! I feel honered to write about you boys!!

Now on to the next part!

Later that night, everyone was sitting down to a nice steak dinner made by Elizabeth, when the phone rang. Elizabeth picked it up, listened for two seconds, and then slammed it back down again with a hurt angry expression on her face. She sat back down and continued eating without a word. Alex could sense something was troubling her but she just couldn’t figure out what. After dinner, Alex put a movie on for the kids while Elizabeth went to go take a bath. Alex sat down at the table and looked at her hands. She use to be such a wonderful artist but since the car accident years ago she hadn’t been able to draw or paint anything. She had tried so many times but yet it wasn’t the same. Her skill had died in the crash. Alex took one more look at her hands and pushed the memory to the back of her head. That was the least of her problems right now, she was a single mother, living in a run down house she was about to be evicted from anyways with her baby being sick and barely any money left. Alex went over to the corner of the room, where Liz and herself had set up the playpen, to check on Randy. He was sleeping happily without a care in the world. If only he knew what trouble they were in. It all started after she married that good for nothing pig. He drained her of her money and then left her. If she would have just listened to what Liz had said about him everything would have been fine. But no, she had to be hard headed. Look where it got her. Living off her best friend trying to raise a family. Alex went back to the table to think over her problem and come up with some kind of solution. Alex heard a sound outside the door and she jumped up with a book in her hand ready to terminate whatever stood there. The door slowly opened and Marty walked into the room. “Daddy” the twins screamed as they rushed over to their father. Marty scooped the children up and held on to them tight. Marty used his foot to close the door. He set the kids back down on the floor and put his duffle bag down beside them. “Hello Alex” he said with his smooth charm. “How are you doing this fine day?” “I’m doing wonderful” Alex replied with a laugh as she scooped up Randy from the playpen. “And where would my lovely wife be?” Marty asked with a mischievous grin on his face. The twins had gone back to watching the movie after they had seen their father. “She is taking a shower you naughty little boy!” she said with a laugh and a shake of her head. Marty took off his jacket and took off to the bedroom. Alex watched him walk into the bedroom and lock the door with another laugh and a shake of her head.

[greeneyes]

Thoroughly entertaining, GP... Two thumbs up!

[rockfan]

OMG - great story GP

[grumpypirate]

Thanks GE and RF!!!!! I'll have the next part posted when I get home!

[grumpypirate]

Elizabeth sat there with the lights off and the bathroom aglow with candles soaking in the bubbles. It seemed to take some of the wear and tear of the day away. She closed her eyes and reached to turn her radio louder. The bathroom door creaked open and Marty walked . Elizabeth didn’t notice him until he was hovering over her. Elizabeth opened her eyes when she felt when she felt hands going around her eyes. “Guess who!” Marty said. “Marty” she screamed as he enveloped her in a tight hug. “Why didn’t you tell me you were coming home?” Elizabeth exclaimed as she held on tight to Marty. “I wanted to surprise you. I was hoping to catch you like this.” Marty said as he lifted her chin up and kissed her. “Well I’m glad your home.” Elizabeth whispered into his ear. When Liz and Marty came out, Elizabeth had a huge smile on her face and Marty still had that mischievous smile stuck on his. Alex just smiled, shook her head, and went right back to feeding Randy his bottle of milk. Marty went and sat in-between the kids, who were on the floor, and put his arms around them while Elizabeth went into the kitchen to get some beers. Elizabeth handed Marty his beer and went to go sit on the couch. Marty got up and followed her there. He laid his head in her lap while she stroked his hair. The twin movie ended and Elizabeth flipped the channel to HBO. The move D2 was about to come on, and since the twins loved it, she decided to leave it there. Marty sat up as the twins climbed over to their Mommy and Daddy, Fulton ending up in Liz’s lap and Meg in Marty’s. About halfway through the movie, the twins were sound asleep in their parents arms. Alex had gone to bed 15 minutes earlier with Randy in her arms. It was only 9:30 but it had been a long day and everyone was exhausted. The two took their children and gently put them in their beds. Elizabeth turned the TV off and went to go throw the empty beer cans away. When she came back she sat down and leaned into Marty’s chest. “You seem tense sweetie.” Marty said as he put his arms around her. “It’s nothing babe.” Elizabeth said. “I just got an annoying phone call today, that’s all.” “Ok, what did Joan do now?” Marty asked with a laugh. “It wasn’t Joan” Elizabeth said as she turned to face her husband. “It was John.” Marty scooted closer to Elizabeth. “John Matthews? Your evil godfather?” Marty asked. “He’s no godfather of mine” Elizabeth replied angrily. “I really don’t’ feel like taking about it right now.” “Ok sweetie” Marty said “If you don’t want to talk about it you don’t have to. I’m here now. I’ll protect you.” Marty reached down and gave Elizabeth a kiss on the cheek “What do you say we go to bed now?” Marty whispered into Liz’s ear. “Marty you bad boy!” Elizabeth said as she tried to get up. Marty picked her up and carried her to their room.

[rockfan]

Another great addition, GP

[grumpypirate]

The next morning Alex woke up early and went to make breakfast. It was the least she could do. Besides, Liz and Marty needed some alone time. God only knows what those two did last night. The twins woke up about 10 minutes later ands stumbled into the kitchen. Liz and Marty came in 10 minutes after that with big smiles on their faces and wet hair. Alex put the bacon, eggs, toast, hash browns, and orange juice on the table with a smile. Later that day, Marty took the kids to go spend some time with them at the park. Dino and Bobby met him there along with Billy and his two kids. Tony, Billy’s wife, and Joan came over so they had a girls night plus one sleeping baby. Later on that night, after everyone had left and the kids were in bed, Marty confronted Liz about John’s phone call again. “Liz” Marty said “What did John say to you? Alex told me you were really upset.” “It was nothing.” Elizabeth said with a hurt expression on her face. “Elizabeth look at me” Marty said. “It wasn’t just nothing. I know you, and I know how he treated you before.” “I really don’t want to talk about it” Elizabeth said. “Liz, tell me what’s wrong.” “Oh Marty!” Elizabeth said as the tears finally came. “He threatened me. He…he said I should watch my back if I knew what was good for me.” “Oh Lizzy” Marty said as he put his arm around his beautiful wife. “Don’t you worry about him. I’ll take care of you.” I know you will” Elizabeth said as she snuggled closer to Marty’s chest. The rest of the week Marty spent as much time as he could with his family. On Sunday the boys had to go back on tour in Maine. The twins didn’t take too well to Marty’s leaving. It was hard for them to understand that Daddy was going to go back to work. They thought that he would be able to stay with them longer than he had. They missed having fun with him. About a month after the boys left, Joan called Elizabeth. It was a Saturday night and Alex had taken all the kids out to go see a movie while Elizabeth stayed home to recuperate from the past week. The phone rang and Liz rolled off the couch to answer it. “Hello” Elizabeth answered the phone with a yawn. “Liz….it’s Joan….I think I have a problem but I’m not sure. Do you think I can come over?” Joan asked. “Of course you can. I’m surprised you didn’t show up on my doorstep like you normally do.” Elizabeth told her. “Umm” Joan said. “I’ll be over in 10 minutes.” “Joan are you ok?” Elizabeth asked as soon as she heard the worried tone in her friend’s voice. “I just don’t know Liz. I’ll explain everything when I get there.” Joan replied “Ok” Liz said. “I’ll see you in a few minutes.” “Yeah a few minutes.” Joan said and hung up the phone. 10 minutes later a worried and stressed Joan showed up on Elizabeth’s doorstep. “Come in Joan.” Elizabeth said upon answering the doorbell. “Do you want a beer or perhaps something a little stronger. I think Bobby left a bottle of rum here from the last time he was over.” “ No. I don’t want anything.” Joan said as she sat down on the couch and put her head in her hands. “Joan, what’s wrong?” Elizabeth asked as she came to sit beside her. “I, I well, I think, but I’m not sure” Joan stuttered “I think I’m pregnant.”

[grumpypirate]

I dedicate this next part to njbohemian whose birthday is today!!!!! Check out her story if you haven't already!!!!

“Oh my God” Elizabeth said. “Are you sure?” “No… I’m late and I don’t have a test or anything. And I’m scared. I don’t know what to do.” “Ok” Elizabeth responded. “The first thing is you need to take a pregnancy test. I think I have one here. Hold on and let me see.” Elizabeth went into the bathroom while Joan sat down on the couch. Elizabeth came back with the test and handed it to Joan who went into the bathroom to take it. “It’s pink,” Joan said, “What does that mean?” “Oh my God Joan.” Elizabeth exclaimed as she look at the box. “Oh my God what?” Joan asked with a worried expression. “Congratulations Joan. Your going to be a mom.” “Liz said with a smile. “Oh no.” Joan said as she put her head back in her hands. “What am I suppose to tell Dino?” “Tell him the truth. Call him up and tell him your going to one of the concerts and then take him out to dinner and tell him.” Elizabeth said. “How do you think I told Marty about the twins? He’ll love the fact that he’ll be a father. Everything will work out fine. I promise.” “Ok” Joan said. “I guess that’s what I’ll do. I’m just worried he won’t accept it and just leave me.” “Dino won’t leave you” Elizabeth said. “He loves you too much to do that.” “But how do you know?” Joan asked. “Because he told me. He told me he loves you more than life itself.” “Really?” Joan asked. “Really.” Elizabeth said. “Now you need to go home and get some sleep. Their next concert is in Las Vegas and that’s a ways from here. So go home, take a hot bath, and go to bed.” “Ok” Joan said as she headed for the door. Elizabeth picked up the phone and called Marty. He answered the phone with a “hey babe is everything alright?” “Everything’s fine Marty.” Elizabeth said. “Guess what I just found out.” “What, did you find out that you can open the garage door with the switch on the left?” “Oh ha ha ha very funny Marty.” Elizabeth said sarcastically. “No but guess what!” “What did you find out?” Marty asked. “Joan’s pregnant.” Elizabeth exclaimed. “That’s great news!” Marty said “but with whose kid?” “Bobby” Elizabeth replied. “What!? Oh man Dino’s going to flip!” Marty yelled. “You idiot, of course it’s Dino’s! That is of course she was drunk and didn’t know the difference between the two, but that’s not very likely.” Elizabeth said. “Does Dino know yet?” Marty replied. “No he doesn’t. She’s going to go to the Las Vegas show and tell him there so keep it down low.” “Don’t worry sweetie.” Marty said “I will. I have to go now sweetie. I’ll see you later. Love you!” “Love you too.” Elizabeth said and then hung up the phone. Elizabeth sat down on the couch and turned on the TV. She flipped through the channels and decided to just watch old cartoons like Scooby Doo, Yogi Bear, The Jetsons, and The Pink Panther. Alex soon came home with two sleepy kids and one wide awake baby. Elizabeth put the twins in bed and then told Alex about Joan. A little while later, Elizabeth went to bed. About an hour of not being able to sleep, a storm blew in and the pounding rain put her to sleep. Elizabeth soon felt two little lumps crawling in bed with her. “Mommy” came a scared little voice from underneath the covers. “Mommy we’re scared. We want Daddy” came another little voice from the other side of the bed. “Com here kids” Elizabeth said. The two twins moved closer to her and soon fell back asleep while Elizabeth listened to the rain pounding on the roof.

[rockfan]

Excellent story - GP . Worthy of Oprah's book club ;D.

[grumpypirate]

Oprah's book club? Oh My!!! Thanks for the comment though!

[grumpypirate]

IMPORTANT!!!

My computer isn't working right now so I won't be able to post any of the story because it's not on my lab top. I'll post a big part when it gets fixed.

[grumpypirate]

I'm so sorry everyone but I'll be without a computer for at least two weeks!!!! I'm terribly sorry about this. I'll post everything the moment I get back!

[greeneyes]

Hurry back GP! We need our next installment. ;D