Sharon was walking out of the house while all this was taking place inwardly laughing at her son’s antics. “Howard leave your sister’s girlfriend alone. Girls how are you?” Dana walked over and slapped Howie on the arm. “Get your own girlfriend and leave mine alone. Mom we’re fine.” Then Sharon turned to Alice who was still red faced over Howie’s show of affection. “How are you Alice?” Alice lift her head and told Sharon. “I’m good, no great. How are you?” Sharon smiled at Alice’s awkwardness then she did something that shocked everyone, she hooked her arm into Alice’s and walked her into the house. “I’m great also, so tell me what been happening with you lately.”

Howie and Dana just stood there with their mouths wide open wondering what was happening. Dana turned to her brother and asked. “What the ***** was that about?” Howie just shook his head. “I don’t know sis, maybe she just glad to see you settle for nice down to earth girl. ***** if I know.”

Even though Sharon had obviously waved the white flag of acceptance Alice still couldn’t help but be a little nervous. There was a formality eating with the Fairbanks family she just wasn’t accustomed too. You could tell this was very natural for Dana’s family. They ate with class while they all talked about things going on in their lives. Alice wasn’t use to this, her family rarely ate together, and when they did was usually loud and informal with her being the target of picks and jokes. Dana’s family really seemed to like and care about each other, something she hadn’t noticed in the past, but it did help Alice understand certain things about Dana. Dana had never felt the feeling of abandonment maybe that was why she always assumed Alice would be there for her. People didn’t walk out of Dana’s life to never come back. They were always there accepting her even when they didn’t agree with her.

LATE THAT NIGHT AT ALICE’S APARTMENT

Dana was walking Alice to her door to say good-night before she headed back to her own condo. They were walking down the hall hand and hand to Alice’s apartment when Alice turned to Dana and said. “You know Dana I had a good time today with your family. Who would have ever thought that was possible?” Dana pulled Alice’s hand to her lips and kissed it before replying. “See mom not so bad, even if she does scare you shitless.” Alice just chuckled at Dana repeating her words back to her. “You’re lucky Dana, your family really loves you, and they seem to care what’s going on with you. I know you think they have rejected you from time to time, but I really don’t think your family is capable of rejection, maybe just a little disapproval now and then.” Dana had to agree with Alice’s view of her family she never had to worry about not having her families love or acceptance. She wasn’t sure if Alice had the same type feelings about her own family, but she wasn’t going to get into that tonight with Alice, things had just gone to well for the mood to be ruined.

As they approached Alice’s door Alice smiled up at Dana. “You sure you don’t want to stay tonight?” Dana just reached over and gave Alice kiss, as the intensity of the kiss started to build Dana pulled away. “Night Al, and yes I would love to spend the night with you. But I haven’t courted you properly, and I won’t take advantage of my women until I court her properly.” Alice just smiled. “Oh please, take advantage.” Dana just lightly kissed her on the lips and turned to head home. “Night Al.”

TBC

Just a little fluff to help lighten the day. I know I said I wasn’t going to post for a few days, but this was floating around in my head so I had to get it out. Fluff, Fluff, Fluff. Okay now I feel fluff less. That’s until it builds up again in my head and I have to get it out. Deb