"I Love Lucy. " I'd never really watched this show, but she said she loved it. We stayed in bed for a couple hours. Then my stomach growled so loud, I swear she jumped. She looked at me and we both started to laugh. "I guess my stomach wants to eat."
"Can I make breakfast for everyone?"
"Really?"
"Yeah. I mean, everyone will probably be hungry when they wake up. Your dad was so great to let me come and stay here. I just want to do something nice."
"You know you're cooking a huge dinner tonight, right?"
" We are cooking a huge dinner tonight and, yes, I know. I've never been in this kind of a family environment, though, and I just thought it would be nice for us all to have breakfast together. It's no big deal if you don't want to."
I leaned over and gave her a quick kiss. "I know you don't know it, but you're perfect." I could see that telltale blush creeping up her cheeks again. I loved that I had that effect on her. My stomach growled. "Come on. Let's go make breakfast before he gets angry."
Maddy made pancakes and bacon. I handled the very important job of making the coffee. My dad and Anthony came out just before it was done. They walked over and sat down at the table. I got us all coffee, and Maddy made everyone a plate and brought them over.
When she handed my dad his plate, he looked at her and said, "I didn't know I had pancake mix in there."
She laughed. "You didn't, but that's what Carter wanted so I made them from scratch."
Everyone started eating and Anthony looked up from his plate with a mouth full of food. "She's hot and she can cook? If you don't marry her, I will, Carter!" Then he winked at Maddy and started eating again.
We all started laughing and then my dad added, "I second that."
When she was done eating, she started cleaning up and went to work starting things for dinner. I came up behind her at the sink and lowered my mouth to her ear. "I can clean up since you cooked." I felt her tremble beneath me and I loved that she was affected by me.
She turned around and looked at me. "I have this. Why don't you hang out with your brother and your dad? You don't get to see them a lot." Then she stood up on her tiptoes and gave me a kiss.
"I don't know what I did to get so lucky and find you." I put my arms around her, lifted her up a little and spun her around. She squealed and laughed. I put her down and gave her another quick kiss. I started to walk away, but then I remembered I was supposed to help her. "Let me know when you want me to come help with dinner."
"Please don't let him help with dinner!" yelled my dad and brother from the other room. Man , they really knew how to sell a guy out, but she just laughed and went back to what she was doing.
My sister , Holly , came strolling in about an hour later . She'd slept over at someone's house and was shocked to see Maddy standing in the kitchen. I rushed over and introduced them. Holly went to get in the shower and I stayed in the kitchen to help Maddy. By help I mean hand her things she asked for and not touch anything.
Dinner was absolutely delicious, and my family was officially as in love with Maddy as I was. This was the first time I ever brought a girl home and, if I had any say, she'd be the last girl I brought home.
My phone buzzed in my pocket and I saw that it was Nicole.
Happy Thanksgiving! What happened with Maddy yesterday?
Happy Thanksgiving, she came home with me.
Thank the Lord! Tell her I said Happy Thanksgiving and an early Happy Birthday!
Birthday? When is her birthday?
I knew she wouldn't tell you! It's on Saturday. The only reason I know is because of the roommate fact sheet I got. When I brought it up, she said she hasn't celebrated it in years. Be a good potential boyfriend and make it special for her.
I definitely will.
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