If it's not one thing....

“Joe go call the police.” Paul told his son.

“But Dad?” Joe said not wanting to leave his father.

“I said go call the police I have this.” he said again as Joe went in to call.

“Ok jackass give me your hand before you wreck my cover.” He told the intruder as he pulled him out and had him lie face down with his hands over his head until the police arrived.

When they got there they read him his rights and put him in the squad car. They told Paul that they would let them know what they find out. Inside Cecelia was all upset as Beth was trying to calm her down. Paul told them all not to let on to Ellie on what happen yet only because they didn’t know what this was all about and when they did he would explain to them.

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It was the next day and Jon had gotten up early only because Jimmy had climbed in bed with them sometime during the night. Luckily he had fallen asleep just as fast when his head hit the pillow and Ellie got out and threw on a night gown she had brought with her just in case something like this happened and Jon then rolled him to her and put on some sweats. I guest he was going to have to get use to this and boy was he ever happy too. When morning came and Jimmy’s foot was sticking in his rib he let out a little laugh so he got up anyway. He was just making his coffee when the phone rang so he quickly went to answer it so it wouldn’t wake anyone. It was Tom and he didn’t have good news for them. He told Jon that Michael had gotten out due to this program for good prisoners and was released on an early parole system. They were supposed to inform her that he was being released and should have gotten the official letter that was sent. Jon told him he wanted a copy of that letter immediately so Tom said he would get on that. He also told Jon that he was sending over a security team for him to sign off on and the lead man Oscar Paulson would be handling it. They would be over about eleven a.m. Jon thanked him for everything he did and to stay close in case he needed him. Tom told him not to worry he’ll be here and good luck. Jon paced the kitchen wondering how he was going to tell the woman he loved that the maniac that nearly killed her was loose.

A few hours now went by when a little head peaked over the hallway door as Jon was drinking his umpteenth cup of coffee while watching the news. “Well hello there little man you want to come and sit with me?” Jon asked his son. Jimmy shooked his head and ran to his Dad.

Jumping up on the couch and sitting as close as he could he looked up at him with those big blue eyes of his and said, “Daddy?”

Well Jon’s heart nearly jumped out of his chest with pride. He didn’t know that the word Daddy would hit him like this. Choking up a bit he answered back, “Ya Jimmy?”

“Could we watch cartoons please?” he asked his Dad as Jon thought he was looking into a mirror.

“Ya sure let me see what’s on ok?” he said as Jon was channel surfing. Before he knew he found Bugs Bunny and asked him if this was ok and Jimmy told him that it was. So the two of them were watching it as Ellie finally got up and saw the two of them watching cuddling on the couch. She nearly died when she saw her two men sitting there before Jon caught her watching them. “Hey what are you looking at beautiful?” he asked her smiling from ear to ear.

“The most beautiful site ever.” She told him smiling back with tears in her eyes.

“Mommy, Daddy and me are watching cartoons. It’s Bugs Bunny.” Jimmy told her pointing to the t.v.

“I see that, have you eaten?” she asked them.

“Oh Babe I forgot to feed him. I got so caught up with sitting here and well I…” Jon stumbled.

“It’s ok really I’ll get him something. Do you want anything?” she asked him.

“No I’m fine really.” He told her as he showed her his coffee cup.

“Yeah? How many of those had you have?” she asked him giving him the eye.

“I’m not the kid ok? Just take care of Jimmy and yourself please.” He said giving her the eye.

“Don't do that to me.” She told him with her arms crossed.

“What? What did I do?” he asked her not knowing.

“You gave me your stink eye. You think I don’t know that by now. You’ve been doing it since you’ve been sixteen years old. You know you haven’t changed that much Jon. I’ll see what you have and you’ll eat too. Oh Men!” she said and walked into the kitchen.

Jon just looked at her with his mouth open. Then looked down at his son. “Is she always like this?” he asked him.

“Yep she’s a pain but you gotta love her.” He said with a straight face as he continued to watch t.v.

Jon’s eyes went wide when he heard his son’s comment. Where the HELL did he hear that! He was shocked to say the least. Again his mouth went wide as he sat there. He thought to himself that this would be fun even thou they had all these problems that were in the mix. He watched Ellie at the counter getting breakfast ready. He would talk to her after they ate.

After the breakfast dishes were taken care of and Jimmy was watching his shows Jon knew this was the perfect time to talk to her before his security team got there. He told Jimmy that they were going to go into the bedroom to talk and if he needed anything or heard anything to come and get them. Ellie wanted to know what this was all about. She could see that there was something wrong and she was a little scared because she had a feeling she knew what this was about.

“Ellie I got a call from Tom this morning and it wasn’t good. He found out that Michael got an early release from something called the Good Prisoners Release Program so he’s been out now for a week. Tom is going to get a copy of the letter that was supposed to be sent to you and when it was sent to you. He’s also sending out my security team out here around eleven a.m. so we need to tell them everything there is about him. Ellie are you listening to me?” he asked her as he notice she was looking off into the distance. “Baby look at me please are you ok?” he asked her again.

Shaking her gently she finally looked at him, “Jon oh yeah I’m really fine and I’ll tell them what I can.” She told him still looking like she had seen a ghost. Then she told him, “Jon then it was him on the phone wasn’t it? It was him on the phone. That Son-of-a-Bitch! He called here.” She was getting all upset now.

“I know Baby that’s why we’re getting the security so he can’t get to you. I’ll talk to this Oscar Paulson and we’ll do what he suggests and hopefully Michael will screw up enough that we can throw him back into jail.  That’s if I don’t kill him first. Ok now why don’t we get dressed and then we’ll get Jimmy dressed. Maybe after everything we can do something as a family how’s that?” he told her trying to get her to smile.

Eleven O’clock came and Oscar Paulson and his men came to the apartment and Ellie put Jimmy in his room with some of the toys Jon had bought for him and told him the grownups had to talk but they would go out for a surprise later.  Oscar brought four of his best men and Jon also knew them as he had worked with them on the tour. Jon asked Oscar that he would need these guys to stay on Ellie and his son when they go back on tour and Oscar actually suggested that it might even be a good idea for them to go with him only because it would be harder for Michael to follow them with all the Bon Jovi security around. Ellie wasn’t sure and she was concerned for her family. Oscar had some news for her on that front and didn’t want her to get upset and Jon could tell something was up but told Oscar that it was ok to tell them. Oscar had just gotten the police report on what had happen at her parents’ house and how this man was scouting out for Michael everything that Ellie was doing. He was supposed to break in and see if he could find Jon’s schedule so he knew where Ellie would be when they went back on tour. But luckily your father and brother were able to stop him before he broke into the house.

Ellie was beside herself only because it was touching her family now. This sick psycho was wrecking her life and he was loving it. But if he touched Jimmy then he was in for a world of hurt.
“Baby this isn’t your fault and you can’t blame yourself so stop it.” Jon told her.

“That’s right Ms. Anderson if you keep blaming yourself you’re feeding into his fantasy. You have to show him that you’re a strong, independent woman and that you’re in a committed relationship. That you’re over him and that you have no hard feelings for him and I know that’s going to be that hardest thing but we need to show him that you show him no bad ill will. That way he might not want to hurt Jon and even you so we can grab him. Now the worst case scenario and he’s too far gone. You’ll have to pretend that you still love him so he won’t hurt you and well you get it. Do you think that you can do that?” Oscar asked her.

Looking at the men then to the love of her life she told them yes. Jon and Oscar then went over security procedures and how two men will stay with them at all times. Ben Harris and Jared Contex will be the first shift as Davis Powers and Leo Mathers will be the second shift. Ellie didn’t want to live like this and she certainly didn’t want her son too. But she sure as hell didn’t want Michael to grab Jimmy. She also thought how was she going to explain all this to Jimmy because he wasn’t a stupid child. He noticed everything and she knew he was going to notice two extra men hanging around. Oscar also explained to them that they would also take care of them on tour. If it was ok with Jon he would get four other men to replace these guys for the tour only because he trusted them to keep an eye on them as opposed to just working on the tour. Jon had no problem with it his family came first. Once the initial meeting was over Oscar took his men and went over the apartment and went over the nooks and crannies then went outside and did the same. They wanted to know every place where someone could hide and get access into the apartment without being seen. They would also talk to Jon’s landlord and make sure he knew what was going on so he wouldn’t let anyone into the place at all. Oscar didn’t want anyone without Jon’s personal ok; it had to come from him. Finally Jon thanked Oscar for everything and Ben and Jared took up their positions. 

Jimmy was told that Ben and Jared were friends of Daddy’s and they were here to watch over them because entertainers sometimes had bodyguards. Jimmy looked at Jon and seemed confused so Ellie knew how to put it to him the only way she knew. She explained to him it was like Elvis and the Memphis Mafia as they were his body guards because he was The King of Rock and Roll and sometimes people like to grab Elvis because they loved him so much. Well Daddy does the same thing he sings and is in a band and the girls and his fans go crazy for him and like to grab him so they can touch him. So Daddy needed to have bodyguards like some of the rock stars do. Jimmy looked at the two of them and just said, “Oh ok.” And then wanted to go for his surprise. Well they looked at each other and smiled holding in their laughter. Jon then took Ellie by her arm and told Jimmy that they would be right back.

Standing just outside his door, “Babe can I ask what was with the Memphis Mafia?” he asked her looking a little shocked.

“What? You were trying to explain why we have the men in our home and that they’re bodyguards so I just thought I’d make it a little simpler for him that’s all.” Ellie explained to him smiling.

“So you used Elvis and the Memphis Mafia analogy to a five year old? But what kills me is he got it. He fucking got it.” Jon said still shocked.

“JON! Would you please watch your language you know we have a five year old around remember? I know it’s hard Babe believe me but no swearing. In fact you’re going to have to tell those guys of yours the same thing when were around them.” She scolded him.

“Oh Babe I’m sorry. I totally forgot and I will tell the guys to watch it I promise. Forgive me?” he asked her giving her that special look that he gives when he wants something.

“You know I do and stop that he’s right in there and awake! Plus we have two others walking around only God knows where.” She told him giggling.

“Oh crap this is going to kill me not being able to just take you when I want to and throw you in my bed.” He told her as he kissed her passionately.  Jimmy came out to see where they were when they heard ICK! They both looked down when they saw him with a sour puss on his face and walked backed into his room.

“Damn ok well I guess I should go explain to him that it’s ok to kiss you like that and not just well you know a peck on the lips or cheek.” Ellie said as she started to go in.

“No I’ll go talk to him you know guy to guy. You need to call your folks and tell them that you two are ok and tell them what I set in plan so you’ll be safe and not to worry.” Jon told her as he turned her around, smacked her ass and sent her off. She looked back and gave him a dirty look and then giggled.

Jon talked to Jimmy and he was fine with him kissing his Mommy because as he told Jon that’s what Mommies and Daddy’s do. Meanwhile Ellie told her Mom what was going on here and what Jon did and that she now has bodyguards. Her Mom was relieved that Jon took the lead and was taking care of her kids. Ellie also explained to her that they were coming home with them also until she packed a few things and they were going on tour with Jon for a while per consult with his head of security. But she told her that she would go over it more when she sees them.

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An hour later Jon and Ellie set out for a Mario’s Pizza. It still stood in the same place and Mario still owned it. He had cut his hours down has his kids now ran the business but he still showed up several days a week. Luckily today was one of them as they walked in and got a table in the back. The waitress’ were fighting over who got to wait on Jon and Gino, one of Mario’s sons put his foot down and told Missy to just go over there and treat them just like any other customer. She told him no problem and went over there and took their order. They were enjoying eating their dinner as Jared and Ben were in another booth having theirs’s as they never stopped watching them or strategizing . They had finish they’re dinner and had ordered dessert and while Jimmy was eating his ice cream someone had walked into the restaurant and saw the family eating. She was there with her sister and couldn’t resist going over there and saying Hi.

Ellie and Jon were sharing a strawberry cheesecake and she almost lost hers when she saw who was making her way to their table. She kicked Jon under the table. “Hey! What the hell Ellie…” Jon asked when he heard her say.

“Well what a cute little family. I heard that you had a child.” Dorothea said standing there with her arms crossed.

“Dot I’m going to grab us a table ok? Nice to see you again Jon.” Colleen said as she left.

“What do you want Dot can’t you see we want to be left alone when it comes to you.” Jon told her unapologetic.

“Now Jon how am I supposed to know that? You guys look like any other normal family to me. Besides it would be rude of me not to come over and say Hello wouldn’t it?” Dot informed them.

Ellie was stilling tapping Jon under the table. She did not want her near Jimmy or Jon for that matter. Plus she was trying to hold her tongue in front of Jimmy that’s all she needed was Jimmy to think that it was ok to talk to people the way she wanted to tell off Dorothea.

“Dot I’m going to give you ten seconds to go join your sister or I’m going to take you personally got that?” Jon told her pissed off that she intruded on their family time.

“Oh really Jon you don’t have the balls to make a scene in public. But maybe if you say pretty please.” Dorothea laughed.

“Look you Bit…jerk if you don’t leave I do have them so you turn right around now or I’ll do it do you understand me.” She said firmly. 

Dorothea looked at both of them and said, “Fine but Jon you really did get yourself into a mess didn’t you? I told you she would be trouble back then and she came back to bite you in the ass. They will drag you down…” she was telling him when he shouted back.

“DOT! Stop this now! Just go and I’m really sorry that you can’t stand that I’m happy.” Jon told her as he raised his hand.

Ben saw this and told Jared that he was up. Jared walked over to the table. “Jon what can I do?”

“Please take my ex over to her table because she needs to leave.” Jon told him. Jared did what he was told as Dorothea couldn’t believe that they had a body guard. She did what Jared told her and when she asked Jared questions Jared told her that he doesn’t answer to her and went back to his table. Needless to say they didn’t stay much longer. When Jimmy finished up his ice cream Jon went to pay the checks and then they left for the apartment.

It didn’t take long for them to get home but before they could go in Jared went in first to look around and when the coast was clear Ben escorted them in. Ellie just looked at Jon as they went in and he knew they were in for a very long discussion later. To keep her mind off of things Ellie took Jimmy in the bathroom to give him his bath it had been a long day and he had ice cream all over him. Jon was sitting on the couch with his guitar as he heard the water running. He was smiling as he was just playing anything that came into his head when all of a sudden this little streaker came running out as his mother came chasing after him. “Jon grab him!” she yelled.

Jon started laughing and put his guitar down on the couch and was able to scoop the little streaker up. “NO! no bath!” Jimmy yelled.

“Ok so why doesn’t he want his bath?” Jon asked Ellie who was all wet.

“I forgot his bath toys. So he doesn’t want to take his bath without them. Can you just put him in the tub for me please?” Ellie asked Jon since he had a good hold on him.

Smiling Jon had an idea. “Why don’t you let me give him his bath.” He asked her.

“You want to give him his bath?” she asked him surprised.

“Sure why not? Hey I have to start getting use to do these things right so let me do this while you change into something a little drier how’s that?” he asked her hoping that she would let him.

“You sure?” she asked him again.

“Yeah I am.” He told her again with confidence.  

“Ok then I’ll get changed and you can get all wet. Jimmy give me kisses.” She asked him as he gave his Mommy a big smooch and not to be out done so did Jon.

Jon brought Jimmy into the bathroom and put him into the tub. At first he wasn’t too keen to going in there but Jon told him all the big boys take baths to get clean. He told him that he takes his almost every day because he jumps around on stage to sing like Elvis does and gets all sweaty so he needs to take one because Mommy doesn’t like the smell. Jimmy listen to him and asked his Dad if he smelled and Jon told him no but when he gets all dirty and sticky Mommy doesn’t like that so he needs to take his bath just like Daddy does. So in a way he’s like Daddy and needs to get clean for Mommy. Well Jimmy liked that so he asked his Daddy to help him. When they were finished Jon helped him put on his P.J.’s and he ran out to show his Mommy.

“Mommy wook I’m all clean like Daddy is. You happy now?” He asked her as she looked at the two of them.

“Um yes I’m very happy now Honey. And you want to know something else?” she asked her son. Jimmy shooked his head yes. “You look like your Daddy when he was your age too. And your freckle look (and she had Jon bend down) see Daddy has the same one too.” As she pointed to it on Jon.

“Wow look Mommy Daddy does have it too.” Jimmy said as he touched Jon’s as Jon was smiling and looking at Ellie.

“Ok time for bed Sweetie.” Ellie said as they both brought him in and put him to bed.

Coming Home

    It was now the end of February and in a week would be Jon’s twenty-fourth birthday. She had to skip the last week from seeing him only because it was school vacation and she didn’t want to leave Jimmy alone with her parents the whole time. She wanted to spend it with him. Plus she had something and wasn’t feeling up to it anyway. Yeah she had gotten it before when she was with him and they found other ways to be together but in the beginning it’s just that she feels crappy and icky and it’s just hard to explain to him. So she was glad this time she didn’t have to. Oh for men to get this just once! She thought. Jimmy came running in waving some paper in the air.

“Mommy I donn.” He told her while handing her his masterpiece.

“Let me see. Oh Honey this is wonderful. Daddy is going to love this. I’ll pack this with everything else ok?” she told him.

“Ok can I watch tv now?” he asked her.

“Sure go ahead.” She went with him to put on Sesame Street when her brother Chick walked in.

“Hey Jimmy did a great job on Jon’s card.” He told her.

“Didn’t he? He’s excited that he gets to come with me this time.” She told her brother.

“Well it’s not like you two are going to a hotel right? You said you’re going to his apartment?” Chick asked her.

“Yeah that’s right. But I guess it’s a real guy’s, guy’s apartment he said so he’s already there and wants to clean it up before we get there and get a room ready for Jimmy. He’s so excited too it’s kind of funny.” She told him laughing.

“Well he’s not used to having a kid around remember. So remember go easy on him.” He told her.

“Whoa really? “she asked him.

“What?” Chick wanted to know.

“You’re the second one who’s given me that lecture on going easy on him about Jimmy. Don't worry I will. And you can tell Daddy I do get it. God you guys stick together don’t you? I thought you guys would be the toughest.” She laughed at him.

“No just Joey he’s not too keen about this whole thing.  I thought he’d come around by now but…he’s just too stubborn.” He told her shrugging his shoulders.

Smiling, “Don't worry about Joey he’s been going thru a lot I think.  Something’s up with him and Mary don’t you think? Well look if something does happen call me I don’t care ok. The number of Jon’s place will be on the frig. Look I need to run down to the mall and I’ll be back shortly can you watch Jimmy so Mom can finish dinner?” she asked him.

“Yeah sure if it’s ok if I ask Dave to come over here then we can eat and then split later?” he asked her.

“Make sure if it’s ok with Mommy first.” She told him. Chick went and asked his Mom and she told him that would be fine. So Ellie ran to the mall to pick up a few things and she wanted to pick something up for Jon’s Birthday to bring with them.

As she was walking thru the mall she felt as if she was being followed but when she turned around she couldn’t make out anyone that she knew or could recognize. Ellie did what she had too and she was in and out only because she hated to shop. She got what she needed and then headed over to the store to grab some milk. When she got home she didn’t want to mention what happened in the mall and scare her parents only because she could have been wrong. She also hated to basically run into the house because the paps would get out of theirs cars when she would either come out of the house or when she came home. She did exactly what Jon told her and tried her best to ignore them. But they love to throw out little things like ‘How’s Jon doing with his new conquest. And ‘We saw Jon we a groupie the other night.’ And she would have to block all that out and not believe them. All they wanted was her re-action so they could get a picture of her and sell it.

A few days later her brother Chick took them to the airport and Jimmy was in awe of all the airplanes. You would think he would be tired seeing it was like in the middle of the night for him. It was four in the morning. He stayed with them until it was time for them to get on the plane. It was just easier also for Ellie to handle Jimmy too. Once inside she got him settled and the plane took off. What she didn’t know there was someone else on there too.

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 Jon was waiting at the airport as the plane was finally coming in. They were forty-five minutes late. They had to fly over until the fog lifted so they could land. It really didn’t take them long to get to New Jersey by plane seeing they were next door but Jon wanted them with him A.S.A.P. He was waiting at the gate when he finally saw them walking down the ramp and waited very impatiently for them to get to him. When they finally got to him he grabbed Ellie and kissed her hard.

Letting her go finally, “Hey Baby how was the flight?”

“It was fine. Jimmy thought it was great didn’t you?” she asked him as he looked up at her as he held on to her leg. All he did was shake his head yes.

Getting down to his level Jon asked him, “So are you glad you’re here Jimmy?” Again Jimmy just shook his head. Patting him on his shoulder and getting up, “He’s not talking a lot is he?” he asked her.

“He’s just playing shy right now. Wait til he meets the guys he won’t open up for a while until he knows them. But he should be fine once we get him back to the apartment. Speaking of which it is livable right?” she asked him.

Smiling, “Yes Honey it’s livable I’ve spent most of the week cleaning it. Oh and I cleaned the spare room for Jimmy so he’d have his own room so he wouldn’t spend it with us if that’s ok with you?” he told her.

“That’s fine because if he did you wouldn’t be getting anything if you know what I mean.” She told him giggling.

“That’s why I did it.” He said giving her his pearly smile.

They went and got their bags and headed out to the beach where Jon’s apartment was. Jon didn’t notice that he was being followed all the way back from the airport. This guy was a real pro. Entering the apartment Ellie was impressed that Jon had indeed cleaned it up. It wasn’t bad for a guy that was on the road most of the time. “Well does it meet with your approval?” he asked her.

Looking around it didn’t look half bad. “It looks fine Jon. What do you say Jimmy did Daddy do a good job?” she asked him. Again all Jimmy did was shake his head yes. She noticed that he was also yawning. “Um Jon you want to show me Jimmy’s room?” she asked him as she pointed down to him.

Jon noticed what she meant and showed them both his room. “Oh sure come this way. Right here I hope you like it Jimmy you can decorate it anyway you want. I didn’t do it because I wasn’t sure what you liked.” He told him a little sad.

“Well I’m sure he can come up with a few ideas but right now I think he needs to get some sleep what do you say?” she asked her son. All Jimmy did was nod but also waved to her to come to him. She did and he whispered to her if she could stay with him until he fell asleep. She told him of course she could and he also asked if Jon could too. Well that sent Jon over the moon. They both stayed with him until he drifted off and they quietly left him to sleep hopefully for quite some time Jon hoped. He wanted to spend some time with his Mama.

 Back in the living room, “So now I finally get you all to myself.” Jon told her as he wrapped her up in his arms and kissed her properly. “So how long does he nap for?” he asked her as he nuzzled on her neck.

“A few hours and probably more if I let him only because the flight took a lot out of him he was really excited about coming.” She told Jon.

Jon parted from her and looked at her strangely. “Really? Well he didn’t seem it when I met you two at the airport or when we got back here in fact he hasn’t opened his mouth.” Jon told her a little hurt.

“Oh Honey don’t be like that. This is all strange to him plus remember he’s only five. He’ doesn’t see you all the time so he doesn’t know how to act around you. Or what to call you. I mean I call you Daddy so he knows that you are his Daddy he says Daddy back at the house but give him time to actually say it to ok?” she asked him giving him a small smile.

“Yeah I know I guess I just want everything to fall into place at once. Sorry. I’ll try not to rush him or you for that matter. I guess I’m just really nervous.” He told her.

“I know and it’s ok really. And he really doesn’t bite. He really doesn’t he knows better I taught not too I hate kids who bite!” she told with a big smile.

“Oh very funny.” He said thru gritted teeth and grabbed her and started tickling her.

“Jon! He’s sleeping stop! Come cut it out will ya!” she kept telling him trying hard not to yell so he wouldn’t wake up. So Jon covered her mouth with his and was kissing her good when there was a noise outside. Like something was knocked over. Jon’s head shot up.

“What the hell was that? Those stupid paps! Look you stay and I’ll get rid of them for good. There’s no way in hell they’re hanging around here when you and Jimmy are here.” Jon said pissed. Jon got up and grabbed his baseball bat.

“Jon don’t do anything stupid please.” Ellie asked him as she saw him grab the bat.

“I’m just going to show them that I mean business Baby that’s all. I’m not going to hit anyone ok?” he said as he opened the back door and looked out first before he walked out. He knew it could be a reporter, fan or anything and didn’t want to scare her. He looked around on the deck and didn’t see anything. So he walked a little farther to the end of the deck and still didn’t see anyone. When he finally turned around at this black and white cat jumped out from behind him and made him jump. ‘Jesus!’ he yelped to himself. He still didn’t feel good about the situation thou. Just something in his gut told him. He would have to make a call later. He walked back inside. “Well couldn’t see anything except a damn cat.” He told her putting the bat back.

“Did the cat attack?” she asked him trying to hold in her giggles.

Turning around and looking at her, “Are you laughing at me? I went out there to protect my family and all I get is laughing? Oh oh oh are you so going to get it.” He told her as he started to saunter over to her as he was giving her this look.

“No no no, I’m not laughing at you Babe really I’m (she said as she started to back up on the couch) um I’m was just oh yeah asking that’s all and trying to be encouraging um you just stop right there Mister!” But she didn’t have time as he grabbed her and put her over his shoulder and carried her into the bedroom as he slapped her ass.

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Ellie was in the bathroom cleaning up as Jon had put on sweats and a t-shirt. He had walked into the kitchen just as he heard Jimmy calling out to his mother. At first Jon thought to get Ellie but then he decided to try to put his Daddy skills to use. So he went into the bedroom to see what he could do. “Hey big man you’re awake.” He said sitting on the side on the bed and laying his hand around Jimmy‘s side.

Rubbing his eyes, “I want Mommy.” He told Jon who was feeling a little uncomfortable.

“Well Mommy is in the bathroom right now. Can I help you?” he asked his son hoping that he would let him.

“No I want Mommy.” He said firmly.

Jon didn’t see Ellie hiding in the door way as she watched the two of them. She really hoped that Jon could handle this situation on his own.

“Well Jimmy I’m your Daddy so you know I can help you too. I want too. I was really hoping that you and I could be really close like you are with your Mom would that be ok?” he asked his son as he held his breath.

Jimmy looked at his Dad and thought about it for a few minutes. Ellie was trying not to giggle because she knew that was the same face Jon usually made. He was his father. “Well I guess so. I welly need to go to the bathroom.” He told Jon.

“Oh, oh well come I can show you where that is you know we don’t need your mother for that. I mean where guys so we should stick together for those kind of things while you’re here dontcha think?” he asked his son who was pondering it over.

“I guess so. It is a boy thing wight?” he asked his Dad.

“Hey it is. Come on let’s go.” So Jon helped him up and as they turned around there was Ellie at the door.

“Mommy! Daddy and I are going to the bathroom. Only we guys can go ok?” he asked her.

“Oh ok that’s fine you and Daddy go right ahead.” She told them holding in her laughter. As they passed her Jon gave her a wink and the biggest smile. She went into the kitchen to see what she could get Jimmy as a snack when the phone rang. She heard Jon yell out to answer it. So she picked it up and said Hello but when she did at first there was no answer but she knew there was someone on the other end on the phone. “Look I’m going to hang up if you can’t say something.” She told them. But then the voice on the other end came on.

“I don’t think you want me to do that. You’re mine and always have been and don’t forget that. I will be seeing you soon Ellie.” And he hung up. Ellie just stood there ash white. The receiver hit the floor as Jon and Jimmy walked out of the bathroom. Jon saw her and didn’t know what was happening. He thought she was going to faint so he ran to her and grabbed her.

“Baby are you ok? Talk to me please?” he asked her but she wasn’t talking so he helped her to the couch. Jimmy was starting to get upset. “Hey there Jimmy come on why don’t you come and sit next to Mommy ok?” he told him as Jimmy jumped up and sat next to her. Kneeling in front of her he took her hand and kept trying to get her to talk as Jimmy just put his head on her shoulder. It took about ten minutes before she was able to come around and see straight.

“Hey.” Was all she could say at first.

“Hey, are you back with us Baby?” he asked her still scared out of his mind.

“The phone? He’s on the phone!” she yelped and nearly jumped off the couch and almost knocking off Jimmy.

“Hey calm down, now tell me who was on the phone?” he asked her concerned.

She just stared at him like she had seen a ghost. He was supposed to be in prison she thought for another ten years. And how the hell did he get Jon’s number? But how did he know where to find either of them in the first place? She looked at Jon then she looked at Jimmy and tilted her head towards their son.

 “Hey Jimmy you want to watch some t.v.?” he asked his son.

“Ok. But is Mommy ok?” he wanted to know.

“Yeah she’s fine you know how she gets her headaches right?” he asked him and hoped he did. Jimmy shooked his head yes.

“Well good I think this is one of those times so I’m going to bring her in the bedroom and you can watch some t.v. ok? What’s on that you like Honey?” he asked him.

“Just put PBS on for him all his shows are on there.” Ellie told him. Jon did what she told him and then he guided her in the bedroom. Once he got her to the bed and sat her down he sat beside her and put his arm around her.

“Ok Baby now do you want to tell me what the hell is going on please your scaring the hell out of me.” He told her.

“That phone call.” She said.

“Ok so it was a crank call I get them all the time. It’s probably just a bunch of girls calling here and how they find my new number is beyond me. I change it all the time. What did they say to upset you so much?” he wanted to you.

“Jon it wasn’t a bunch of girls it was…Michael.” She told him as she gave him a horrified look.

“Michael? How the hell could it have been him? Isn’t he in jail?” Jon asked her stumped.

“I…I don’t know how. But I know his voice Jon and that was Michael on the phone I’m sure of it.” She told him still shaking.

“No I believe you. Look I’ll make some phone calls ok. Find out what the hell is going on with this Michael. Baby don’t worry I promise you he will never hurt you again. Look at me, I swear if he comes near you or Jimmy that will be the last thing he’ll ever do.” He told her as he put his arms around her so she knew she would feel safe.

Once she felt a little bit better and composed herself she left the bedroom and saw Jon and Jimmy sitting on the couch and Jimmy was explaining why Oscar the Grouch was living in his trash can. Jon saw her come and was smiling. “Boy he really knows his stuff doesn’t he?” Jon said of his son.

“Oh yeah he does. You should see him and my Dad debate over why Oscar lives in the can. Jimmy says it’s because he likes it because of all the goodies that get throw in his trash can. My Dad tells him it’s because he just likes to live in a mess. They debate this out all the time. Daddy does this on purpose because he thinks that Jimmy is a genius because he can have an intelligent conversation with him more than he can with most adults.” She told him smiling. 

“You do know your Father is right.” Jon told her smiling as well. She just shooked her head.

“You’re too funny.” She told him smiling at him.

“Well I’ve been called worse. You hungry?” he asked her.

 “I could eat but just a little ok?” she told him looking a little defeated.

“Well you do need to eat a little something. I did go out and buy some sandwich meat yesterday so we can make ourselves some sandwiches if that’s ok with you?” he asked.

“That’s fine, I know what Jimmy likes and myself of course but if you could make your own?” she asked him.

“That’s fine Babe come on I have the stuff over here.” He told her as they started to get things together. As they ate Jon told her while she took her nap he called his lawyer Tom to see what he could find out about Michael and to get back to him. He also called his security team from the tour and asked if his lead guy could find someone to come out and watch the apartment and see about a body guard for Ellie. They told him also they would get back to him as soon as possible. In the meantime Jon wasn’t going to let either one of them out of his eye sight.

Ellie knew what her next move was and she dreaded doing it but she knew she had too. She asked Jon to entertain Jimmy while she called her parents. He told her he would as she dialed the phone. Her Mom picked up and she explained what happened. Cecilia had to sit down when she learned of what happened. Her first concern was of Jimmy then asked how she was doing. She explained what Jon was doing and was glad that Jon was being so pro-active for her daughter and grandson. She asked her Mom if they had heard anything about Michael being released and of course her Mom said no and why would we keep something like that from you. She told her she didn’t know and wasn’t really thinking and was just scared. Cecelia understood and told her that she would tell her father everything when he returned home. Unfortunately Joe and Mary are no longer together. Joe found Mary in bed with someone else and he kicked her out. So your Dad is with him now only because he called your brother Chick and he was pretty drunk. Ellie knew something was up with those two because in the last few weeks Mary wasn’t able to look her in the eye. She told her Mom to tell Joe that she loved him and to hang in there and she’ll be home soon. Hanging up the phone she turned to Jon.

“Is everything ok you don’t look to good again?” he told her concerned.

Trying not to yell, “No I’m not. I told Mom everything and they didn’t get anything about Michael and she’s going to tell Daddy but they have a lot on they’re plate. Little Mrs. Whore was caught in bed when Joey came home from work! I am so going to rip her heart out of her chest!” she told Jon and he knew that she meant it.

“Whoa baby calm down. Who caught who?” he wanted to know.

“My brother caught his cheating whore of a wife in bed with some scum when he came home from work. To be honest I’m surprised that they’re both still alive!” she told him.

Jon just looked at her and laughed to himself only because she’d probably belt him, that her whole demeanor changed when it came to one of her siblings hurting more than her. “Ok but what about Michael Babe, I need to know about him. Not your brother. Honey I’m sorry about Joe I really am but we need to stay on track here did your Mom know anything about Michael?” he asked her.

“I’m sorry Honey no she didn’t and she’ll let me know if Daddy knew anything when he gets back but if he didn’t and finds out that Michael just called me? He’s gonna flip.” She told him.

“Ok well let’s just wait and see what we can do when we get the info back then we can set a plan into action sounds good?” he asked her.

“Oh sure and in the meantime I don’t know if he’s watching us or if he’s still in prison Jon. You don’t know the hell he put me thru. I’m scared.” She told him as she looked into his blue eyes.

“I know you are but I told you I’m not going to let anything happen to either one of you. It will be alright.  Just then the phone rang and they both jumped.

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As Cecelia was getting dinner ready she was nervous now herself knowing that something was up with that scum bucket Michael. The only thing that got her thru this was knowing that Jon was with them. She heard a car drive up and saw that it was her husband and her son Joe. She was glad that he was able to talk him into coming home for dinner. As they got out of the car luckily they didn’t see any paps around so they knew that Ellie wasn’t here this week. But when they got closer to the house they saw someone in the backyard sneaking around. Joe whispered to his Dad to go around to the garage side where they had the other gate. So Paul when over there as Joe slowly open this gate and went in. He slowly went next to the porch where the man was standing in front of and next to pool so if he turned to his left he could see Joe but Paul had opened the gate at the other end of the yard so the man quickly turned to his left out of habit without looking and ran right into Joey and they both were about the same match for each other. But Joe was ready for him he didn’t know that Joe was there so who landed on the pool cover and got all wet? 

Miscommunication

They were getting ready for the tour when Jon got a call from a Jason Harper from the record company. When Jon got off the phone with him he was livid! He started screaming at nothing just to get the frustration out. Richie heard him from across the way and ran into the room to see him hitting the bar. “Hey Kidd what the hell is wrong?” he asked his best friend.

Taking a gulp of the relaxing drink, “You are not going to believe what that Fuck of an ex-manager did to us!” Jon belted out.

Richie just looked at Jon and poured himself one and asked, “Ok now go what did our Jackass of an ex manager do now?” Richie asked backed.

“He cancelled our European tour. He went behind our backs and cancelled the whole damn thing stating irreconcilable differences between the two parties. So now I need to get Tom involved because he’s suing us as the record company needs a fall guy for the money they already put out even thou he’s sending Motley over there in our place. The Bastard!” Jon shouted!

“He can’t do that, can he?” Richie asked him.

“How the hell do I know that’s why I got Tom on it. I swear to God I’m going to kill him.” Jon said as he took another gulp.

“Look Jon we have a great following over there so don’t worry about it. We’ll get thru this.” Richie told him trying to cheer him up.

“I did do the right thing didn’t I Richie?” Jon asked Richie.

“Yes you did, he was bringing us down Jon. Look why don’t we just reevaluate everything and then we can start fresh how does that sound?” Richie asked him.

Jon looked over at him and smiled. “Thanks.”

“For what?” he asked.

“Just for understanding. I think I’m finally on the right track Rich. Getting rid of Doc and having Ellie in my life. You guys who understand where I want to take everything. Normally I would be more nuts but I’m not. Yeah I think we can do this.” he told him finally breathing easily now.

“Yeah so do I Kidd. We’ll show all of them.” Richie agreed with him.

Later that night Tom had gotten back to Jon and told him that right now the European tour would be put on hold for now until things got straighten out with the record company, Doc and them. It would just take time and money unfortunately but if they win it, it would come out of Doc’s accounts. And if they were really lucky they could get a look at the books and see what he did and maybe they could sue him for a lot more than they think. Jon gave him the ok and do what he thought was best. All he really knew was he needed Ellie right now. He sat back and wondered what she was doing but just then his door opened and the guys came in and grabbed him to go out. He hadn’t been out in a while so he said what the hell and threw on his coat.

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Months had gone by and still no answer with the suit with Doc. It was still ongoing as Doc was dragging his feet giving the court his documents. Jon and Ellie were doing good with going back and forth in their relationship as Ellie was bringing Jon drawings that Jimmy was making in Kindergarten.

The only problem was there was one other person checking up on them as well. Michael was getting ready to be released as he was trying to be the perfect prisoner so he could be released within the next week. Yes he did his research very well. He did everything he was supposed to do to get his early parole and it damn well nearly killed him. He had newspaper clippings of Bon Jovi’s appearance’s and where they were going to appear. This way he knew that Ellie would sooner or later be with him or that he wouldn’t be with her. He would figure out his plan when he got out. That was his main concern right now. Getting out and getting a place to stay. And once that was done then he would get Ellie so they could live out their lives together.

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The Anderson’s were having their house sided by Macy’s Siding Company and Roy Macy and his crew were just about finishing up as Paul was going around the house looking at the work that was done. He was talking with Roy and going over everything as the boys were out with their Dad also looking over what the guys did. They also noticed the paps were waiting to see if Ellie was going to show her face. Paul apologized for having the paps hanging around and Roy told him again it was alright and said he was sorry that they had to go thru this. Roy told him that they would have to come back tomorrow just to finish a few things. Once they got to back to their work shop Roy got on his phone and made a phone call and told the person on the other end that everything was going as planed but Ellie wasn’t there this week she was staying with her boyfriend. I guess it was her week with him. He heard the other man growl on the other end of the receiver then he told him to make sure what her schedule was. He told him he would try to verify it for him and hung up. Roy was pretty sure what her schedule was but he wanted to make sure before he gave it to him.

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Jon was just getting off the stage as he was all sweaty but was also energetic and happier than he could remember. The guys were standing about when he came down the stairs waiting for him and they all were slapping and hugging each other for a job well done. The concert went off without a hitch. It took Jon some doing but he was able to get the American tour back on schedule. He still had some things to iron out for the European but he thought between himself and Tom in a few more weeks that should be fixed as well. Things seemed to be looking up and one of them was standing by his trusted friend and sound engineer Obie O’Brien. He couldn’t believe how lucky he was that she was actually with him and standing there looking so beautiful. Richie looked over to him and chuckled knowing that his best friend had it bad. She had her back to him as he walked up behind her.

Wrapping his arms around her, “Hey beautiful whatcha doing?” he asked her as he kissed her neck.

“Ewe! You’re all wet and stinky Jon!” she yelped as she tried to get out of his grip but he wouldn’t let her go as Obie was laughing his head off.

“You know Jon you better watch out or you’ll be sleeping on the couch.” Obie said laughing.

“No I won’t she can’t resist this smile or these baby blues.” He said showing his pearly whites.

“Oh you are such a dumbass!” she yelped out still trying to get away giggling.

“Nope you have to take me stinky and wet too Baby!” he told her as he planted one on her.

The guys walked up to them making kissy noises and howling. Finally Dave said, “Oh will you two get a room! We haven’t told Tico the facts of life yet.” Dave said straight faced.

Well that just made everyone break down laughing as Dave just stood there acting like he didn’t understand what was so funny. After the guys showered and changed they headed back to the hotel. Hand in hand Jon opened the door to his room. Turning on his light he picked up Ellie as she yelped.

“Jon you put me down this instant.” She told him giggling.

“And what are you going to do if I don’t?” he asked her as he started to head towards the bedroom.

But there was a coughing noise and Jon stopped dead in his tracks. “I swear to God if one of you Bozo’s don’t leave us alone…” Jon started to say as Ellie cut in.

“Um Jon put me down right now. Just put me down right now!” she was very demanding.

“What the hell” he asked her as he put her down and turned around to get the shock of his life.

“Mom! Dad! What the hell are you guys doing here?” he asked them a little surprised.

“Well Jon I haven’t heard from you in a while so I told your father I wanted to see if you were still alive. I see that you are.” She told him none too happy as she stood there at what she saw.

“Hello son sorry for barging in like this. Ellie how are you?” John Sr. asked.

“We’re fine Dad um I’m sorry why don’t you come in.” Jon said to them as Ellie hit him from behind.

As they entered the room they went and sat on the couch and Jon and Ellie went and sat on one of the plush chairs, Jon in the chair as Ellie say on the arm of the chair. They sat there in complete silence for a few minutes until John Sr. asked how the concert went tonight. “So Jon how did everything go tonight?” his Dad asked him.

“Great the crowd was just great. Everything went well even the guys didn’t screw up once. Ha ha.” Jon told them as he tried to make light of everything.

“That’s fine Jon but we saw the press conference and when you didn’t call us or returned our calls I finally talked your father into coming with me to see you. When you said that you were seeing Ellie and then that you fired Doc well those are major’s changes in your life son. Don't you think you should have at least talked them over with us? I mean Jon dumping Doc as your manager well who is going to do that job for you?” she asked him as John Sr.’s eyes were now rolling in the back of his head.

Jon just sighed and squeezed Ellie’s hand. “Mom everything has been taken care of.” Jon told her feeling a little inadequate as she would make him feel at times.

“Jon how? How is it taken care of?” she started to badger him.

“It just is ok? Lay off. I’m doing it right now with our lawyer and so far things are going fine and I don’t need you butting in right now.” He told her matter of fact. Ellie was proud of him for telling her straight out and so was his father.

“Jon I’m just thinking of your welfare that’s all. I heard that the European tour was cancelled. Wasn’t there a lot of money involved and don’t you have to pay for that? I mean how in the world are you going to pay for that Jon?” she was now ranting at him.

Jon was now getting very frustrated at his mother and Ellie could see it. She started to rub his back as Carol looked on in a not so nice way. Apparently she wasn’t too keen on public affection.

“Ok Carol I think Jon is smart enough to know what he is doing don’t you?” John asked his wife.

“Yes I do believe Jon is smart enough but I don’t think he should have to do it. He has enough on his plate than to also manage his band on top of it. He’s a very important man and shouldn’t have to do everything. Plus he isn’t thinking right with this this girl whatcha-ma-call-it here making his libido go crazy!” she shouted.

“Watch what you’re saying Ma. I won’t have you saying anything bad about Ellie do you understand me!” Jon shot back at her pissed.

“Fine and while we have that subject open where is my grandson? Please don’t tell me you have one of the girlfriends or worse one of the crew members watching him.” She asked them almost horrified.

Jon was about to answer her when Ellie put her hand on his shoulder to tell him that she had this. She had been waiting years to be able to say her peace. “No Carol he’s not. In fact he’s not even here. He’s with my parents back in Massachusetts. You see I haven’t quite signed off on Jimmy being in this environment yet. Plus he goes to Kindergarten and he can’t miss school. But what makes you think that I would allow you to see my son in the first place? After what you did to me and your son you think that I would let you of all people see my SON! You’re insane Lady!” Ellie belted out as Jon jumped up and grabbed Ellie. Carol got up after the shock wore off but John Sr. made sure he kept her between him and his kids.

“What I did. You got yourself pregnant to trap my son!” Carol yelled to her.

“MOTHER! I told you to watch it!” Jon snapped at her angrily.  

“Well I thought you told me you would show me pictures of my Grandson Jon and I haven’t seen any yet.” She told him.

Ellie just turned with her arms crossed and gave Jon a little smirk. Jon felt like a deer caught in the headlights. “Yeah I did say that didn’t I. Um I just hadn’t gotten around to it yet, as a matter of fact the only pictures I have are the ones that Ellie has given me.” He told his Mom.

Squirming Ellie looked at Jon and said, “Look next time I come I’ll, oh, bring an extra picture of his school and Christmas one how’s that.” She said thru gritted teeth.

Jon looked at her so lovingly that Carol could have thrown up. “Ellie that would be so nice of you to do that for us Thank You.” John Sr. said.

“No problem John for you I would be glad to do it.” She told him.

Turning to his wife, “Carol don’t you have something to say?” John asked her.

“Thank You Ellie that is very nice of you.” She told her as it killed her.

“Yeah your welcome.” She said back unfeeling.

“Well if that’s all do you guys have a room for the night?” he hoped.

“Yes we do. Luckily they were able to get us a room on the third floor and being your parents also helped because they’re basically booked. I take it you guys had a full house these few nights?” his Dad asked him.

“Yeah we were sold out last night and tonight and day after tomorrow too. Detroit is good to us. After when we come back from the European there’s talk about the third album and maybe going to Canada for it. But first were coming home we need the time off.” Jon told them.

“Well that’s wonderful. So I can get your room cleaned up for you then.” Carol told her son.

“Ma I have my apartment by the beach and I want Ellie and Jimmy to join me. That is if I can convince her to come.” he said as he looked at her. Well this was the first she was hearing of this as she looked at him and now she was trying hard not to give him the stink eye. 

“Oh really that ratty old apartment. Well we’ll see because Ellie hasn’t seen it yet now has she.” Carol told her son as she looked at Ellie as she was just standing there trying to smile. “Well Ellie what do you say in this matter?” Carol asked her.

“Well Jon and I will discuss this later when we’re alone Carol.” Ellie told them as John took Carol’s arm and started to move her towards the door.

“Dear I think that’s our cue to leave. Jon I’ll call you before we leave tomorrow ok?” John Sr. told him.

“Oh I thought we could spend the day with them. “Carol said as Jon’s eyes went wide and his Dad saw this.

“No Sweetheart I need to get back and we do have two other sons if you have forgotten. You two enjoy your day. Come Dear.” John said and led his wife out the door.

Ellie sitting down and blowing out her breath and Jon making sure that the door was locked this time turned to her and said, “Oh My God! I so did not know that was about to happen.” And walked over to the bar and poured himself a drink. Ellie noticed that he was drinking a lot lately and how his voice was sounding off.

“Jon your voice sounds raspy to me. Is it sore?” she asked him.

“No why?” he told her annoyed.

“Just wondering that’s all.” She said. She would have to watch his drinking. It ran on both sides of her family and she didn’t like it. Plus it caused trouble to her Mom with her older brother and sometimes Daddy. Luckily Daddy only got silly and passed out. Her brother didn’t. We don’t really see him anymore. Daddy’s side their all stupid drunks. So she didn’t want to end up with one herself. Plus she didn’t like the mood change in him all of a sudden.

“Boy that was a mood killer huh? Look I’m a little tired so I think I’m going to try and get some sleep ok?” she told him as she got up and went towards the bedroom.

“Yeah I’ll be there in a minute ok?” he told her as he took another sip.

She went inside and went into the bathroom to take off her makeup and to do whatever else. When she finally came out he was sitting on the edge of the bed taking off his other boot. He smiled at her and went inside the bathroom now too.  She sat on the edge of her side of the bed and just let what happened run thru her brain and try and figure out what happened between them when they first entered and when his parents left. And why his mood had changed. Ok was it the comment about his voice or the maybe the look about his drinking? It could have been a number of things and he was just waiting for the ball to drop on him.  She didn’t know what to do. He had this rule for bedtime and she didn’t feel like doing it and if she did put on her sweats he would give her a hard time about it. He didn’t take long as he came out and saw her sitting on the bed with her eyes closed. He wondered what that was all about and why she wasn’t already lying in the bed waiting for him.

He walked around to his side of the bed and took off his shirt and asked her, “Are you going to bed or what you’re still dressed?” he wondered.

“Yeah I am but I’m not feeling that great my head is starting to hurt. I guess I’m more upset than I thought. I just took something for it. Would you mind if I just throw on a t-shirt?” she asked him and probably knowing his answer.

“But I thought we were…no I guess not. I’m sorry my parents ruined our night. No you go ahead and get some sleep ok and maybe we’ll get some time in the morning. Night.” He told her as he took off his leather pants and slid into bed. Ellie got up and took everything off except her panties and threw one of Jon’s t-shirts on and got into bed. She knew Jon must have been annoyed with her because he had his back to her so she did the same. He has only seen her temper once or twice and probably really doesn’t remember it because she never really let it go on him. But if he kept this up God help him. She had gone up against her Aunt who is also Italian and she always thought she’d win. But between her and her Dad she would always lose. Just because she could win with her husband was one thing but them they wouldn’t back down. Irish never loses. But her Mom always thought cooler heads prevailed. During the night Jon automatically had turned over in his sleep and he reached out for her. He was so used to her being there that he just put his arm around her waist and pulled her in to him. Ellie was a light sleeper so she woke up when he would do this. She still wasn’t used to sleeping with him. Not that she didn’t like it. She loved it, as a matter of fact she loved curling up to him and staying warm and playing with his cheat hair and just knowing the feeling that she felt safe lying in his arms. But tonight she was just annoyed with him that he didn’t know why she was annoyed with him.

It wasn’t just his parents. It was the way he spoke and acted to her. His whole demeanor had changed after his parents had left. Was his angry at her for the way she spoke to them? Was he angry when she asked him about his voice? Why couldn’t he just tell her if he was?  OH MEN! If he isn’t going to tell her what is bothering him now how is their relationship going to work. He’s always telling her that. She didn’t move and just let him hold her. She did however mold into him and as usual he wasn’t wearing anything. Now to just get thru the night and not give in, her headache was throbbing enough and sometimes she did give in to shut him up and those baby blues just killed her.

When morning came she could feel his morning erection in its full glory. He was just starting to come around also and she was feeling a little better since her medication had taken effect in the night. She decided that she would turn around so she could face him. When she did she kissed his nose as his eyes fluttered open. “Well morning beautiful how are you feeling this morning?”

“Much better it’s down to a very dull roar.” She told him as she took some hair out of his face smiling. “Sorry about last night but I just don’t think I could have handle one of our rounds of making love sessions with the headache I had. So Thank You for understanding.” She told him now with a half sad smile.

Making a little duck face back at her, “I sorry for being an ass. I shouldn’t have said anything about or made a pissing well you know about not being able to…” he was trying to apologize when Ellie interrupted him.

“It’s ok Jon we’re still trying to find our rhythm. We’ll get there. But I hate to tell you there will be more nights that I probably will be telling you that I do have a headache and can’t perform or that my period is longer than usual than other girls and I’m not making that up. So you’ll just have to be patient with me ok? I’m sorry I have a lot of health problems but I do and if you want to call it quits right now just say so and I’ll understand…” she told him when now he interrupted her.

“Hold on a second I didn’t say that I wanted to break up did I? No like you said we just need to find our footings and we will I promise. Ellie I love you and we’ll get thru these little bumps if you promise to just stick by me thru my ups and downs and I promise to do the same ok?” he asked her.

“Ok I promise so then you’re not mad at me for telling your Mom off last night?” she asked him.

“Oh God no I was so proud of you. And I just hope you weren’t mad at me when I promised her pictures of Jimmy to shut her up.” He asked her as he watched her face.

“No she is his grandmother and if it got her off your back a few pictures a year wouldn’t hurt I guess.” She told him as she kissed him. Well that was all he needed and that got him back in the mood and he started to kiss her passionately and quickly took off her t-shirt and when she didn’t object then he removed her panties. That gave him permission to make love to her the whole morning and that’s what they did. Everyone in their group knew they had the day off and not to bother the couple. So they stayed in all morning loving each other and making up for last night.   

Changes Are Good Right?

“Rich get Ellie inside now! Michael you come with me.” Jon told Rich as Ellie balked at leaving him.

“Jon wait I don’t want to leave you to see him by yourself?” she told him upset.

“Babe I’m taking Michael with me now go!” Jon told her as Doc was getting closer.

Rich had to grab her and to start to almost pushing her when the guys got there and saw Doc reach Jon. They ran over and Tico told Alec and Dave to help Rich take her into the conference room as they ran over to Jon as Michael was holding the two of them at bay.

“You Son-of-a-Bitch what the hell are you doing here!” Jon yelled at him.

“What the hell do you think you’re doing? Having a Press conference for what? It sure had better be that you’re denouncing that you’re the father of that Bastard kid because if you’re not so help me Bon…” but before he had the chance to finish Jon punched him dead in the mouth and he landed with a thud on the floor as Jon shook his hand out.

Tico grabbed Jon to check his hand. “Kidd you didn’t break it or sprain it did you?” he asked concerned.

“No I don’t think so it seems fine see.” Jon said as he opened it and closed it and told them it wasn’t hurting.

“Man Jon you could have broken it you know.” Richie blurted out concerned.

Getting up Doc was not happy. “You’ll pay for that Bon Jovi. I can make these gigs stop as fast as they come.” He told them.

“We already have the contract for the European tour Doc so there’s nothing you can do about that.” Jon reminded him.

“No you’re absolutely right about that but I can make your lives so miserable you’ll be begging me to get you off that tour. So you do as I say and everything will be fine. Don't and well you’ll see. And if you ever touch me again Bon Jovi next time I won’t go down so easy.” He told them.

“Yeah right Doc if someone like Jon can knock you down with one blow what do you think I can do to you? So back the fuck off! You just stay the fuck away from us until after the tour then we’ll discuss anything you want got it!” Richie told him pissed. Michael and Richie stood in front of Jon as Tico held Jon back. Doc had his fill and knew he had better get out of there.

Once gone Jon looked at Richie and said, “What the hell do you mean someone like Jon!” Richie and Tico just stood and stared at him.

“What are you talking about Kidd?” Richie asked him.

“When you told Doc that when I knocked him down it was someone like me. What the hell did you mean by that?” he wanted to know.

“I didn’t mean anything by it Jon. Why?” Richie asked him.

“Well were you two surprised that I knocked him down?” Jon asked him.

“Are you kidding me? You want to do this? Fine. Remember last year when we were at this bar and you were loaded and this guy who also was drunk came up to you and thought you were a girl and was hitting on you? And you kept telling him you were a guy? And he didn’t believe you because he thought you were to pretty and that you were just trying to blow him off.” Richie asked him smiling. Jon just nodded as Tico was smiling also. “Ok then you had gotten up and stumbled to the Men’s room and when you came out he was waiting for you and he pinned you to the wall and started to feel you up and was trying to kiss you right?” Richie asked him again as Jon was making a face now and Tico was chuckling. “Now who by chance took that guy off of you and threw him across the room and who is grateful that I did it? Oh, oh I know you. You were in no condition to help yourself that night Jonny now were you? No. Now I know you can handle yourself but there are times you can’t why can’t you just admit it?” Richie asked him.

Biting the inside if his lip and looking around everywhere else but on Richie he finally said, “I’m sorry ok? Doc just got me all riled up that’s all. And please don’t tell Ellie that story ok? And I don’t look like a girl!” Jon told them pouting.

“OK, ok but look Jon we’ll always have your back you know that. And you’re right I don’t know how anyone can mistake you for a girl with that forest on your chest!” Richie said as he and Tico started laughing. Again Jon would just give them the Jersey salute. They headed back to the conference room where everyone was waiting for them. As soon as Ellie saw him she jumped up and ran into his arms.

“Hey everything is ok Babe we took care of him he shouldn’t be bothering us for a while.” He told her.

Parting, “You sure everything is ok?” she asked him.

“Yes so now we can concentrate on what will happen during the conference. It should run smoothly now nothing should go wrong and I have security all over just in case Doc decides to come around again.” He told her.

They had finished checking everything to make sure things would go off without a hitch. Michael went to check on security and everyone was in place. He went back to let Jon know so he shouldn’t worry. They let the press in which was a fairly large room when they open the other adjoining side. Once everyone was in the band came out first and leaned up against the back of the wall. Then Rich and Michael escorted Jon and Ellie in. The flashes started going off when the guys entered but as soon as Jon entered they were blinding and Ellie wasn’t used to that so she clung to Jon’s hand until he got to the podium. He raised his hand to try and quiet everyone down which took a minute.

Once everyone was quiet Jon started. “First off I want to thank everyone for coming today. My band is here to give me moral support as you see so the rumors that they’re not cool with this is nonsense. I will state that our Manager Doc McGhee is not in agreement with what I’m about to say so with the band’s permission and with my lawyer’s advice we are dropping him as our manager.” Jon told them as they could hear gasps and whisper’s and when he turned to Ellie saw shock on her face. She shooked her head but Jon just mouthed to her ‘it will be ok’ and turned back to the reporters.

“Now I want to introduce to you my girlfriend and the mother of my son Ellie Anderson.” And he turned around and held out his hand and smiled. Ellie was scared stiff but took his hand and stood beside him as the reporters started yelling things out to her as her heart started pounding.

Raising his hands again as she went back to where she was standing, “Please look she doesn’t want to say anything because this isn’t her gig. We are not going to take questions. Yes I have a child with Ellie. We were kids when it happened. How and why well that’s our business. And yes we are together now so you all can stop bothering both of us and her parents because no one is going to answer any more of your questions about this. It’s done. Thank You for all for your time.” He then took her hand again and looked at the guys and nodded and they started to leave as everyone started to yell more questions at them. But they ignored them as they left. They quickly got in the awaiting car and headed back to the hotel to wait for the after effects. But Jon really didn’t care he had what he wanted and that was Ellie finally and his son and this finally out in the open.

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Meanwhile in another state there was someone else watching the news that night. The trusted inmates were in the recreation room and were there for their free period when the news came on. Mark one of the inmates got Michael’s attention when he saw the press conference come on because one: he was Michael’s cell mate and two all he ever heard about was how he was in love with Ellie Anderson and when he heard her name he quickly got Michael. Michael thought he was nuts and hearing things but went over to the t.v. to see what he was talking about. But there she was standing next to Jon Bon Jovi.

“Fuck! She’s back with that Asshole! Ha and all this time I thought she was lying to me. Well if she thinks that she’s going to make me look like the fool she’s got another thing coming to her.” Michael growled out.  

“Well what the hell are you going to do about it?” Mark wanted to know.

“You idiot. I only have about five more months to go before I’m up for my good faith parole. Once I get out Ellie will drop that jackass and come back to me.” Michael told Mark.

“What if she doesn’t?” Mark asked.

“Well then it will be her mistake now won’t it. We belong together and she knows it. No she’ll know better once I get out.” Michael told him.

“But wasn’t it Ellie that put you in here?” Mark asked him curiously.

“No she didn’t do it. It was her crazy ass family that didn’t like me. I mean you smack a person once or twice and they get all bent out of shape. I wouldn’t have done it if she didn’t deserve it you know? I kept telling her she has to listen to me but she never did. Nah he can keep the kid but she’ll just come with me. I’ll show her what a man really is. And this time she’s not going anywhere and God help one who gets in my way.” He said cold heartily.

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They finally reached the hotel and they all ended up in Jon’s room. They were talking about how the conference went and they ordered dinner as they didn’t want to go out to eat seeing that the press would bomb them with questions not just about Jon and Ellie but about dropping Doc as their manager.

 As they were eating they’re was banging on the door as they also heard yelling outside the door. Jon finally got up followed by Richie as Jon told the rest on the guys to watch Ellie. Opening the door again standing in front of him was Doc as the security team had him secured.

“Bon Jovi tell them to let me go!” Doc said thru gritted teeth.

“Why?” Jon asked him.

“Because we need to talk that’s why!” he told him squirming.

“Richie do you think we should have them let him go?” he asked his best friend.

“Not on your life Kidd.” Richie said smiling back.

“You heard him Doc no fucking way.” Jon said smirking.

“Look you little shit! You can’t fire me we have a contract!” Doc spat out.

“Oh about that. Yeah I can you see I called Tom Jackson and he said since I hired you I can fire you. And as long as I see fit that you no longer are representing the band the way I want I can fire you. You’re fired. Guys get him the fuck out of here NOW!” Jon demanded of his security team. They took McGhee kicking and screaming from the floor and put him in the elevator. Then they radioed down to they’re other team members to make sure that they escort him out of the hotel. Jon and Richie stepped back inside the room where they explained what happened and hopefully that they won’t see him for quite some time. After they ate and just tried to relax talking and playing together and laughing Jon noticed that Ellie was getting tired so he suggested to the guys that it was time go.

Once they left Ellie tried to clean up and leave the dirty dishes on the tray when Jon came up to her. “Hey Babe room service will get all this come on and come relax with me you look a little jet lagged.” He told her as he took her hand and brought her over to the couch.

“Yeah well I’m a little tired but I’ll be ok I do run after a five year old you know.” She reminded him.

“I know and I do appreciate that. Here let me help you take some stress off turn around and let massage your shoulders for you.” He told her as he helped turn her on the couch. Ellie gave him a suspicious glance as she did turn and let him start his massage. She moved her hair to her side getting it out of the way as he started and boy did it feel good. A lot of her stress was in her shoulders, neck, and back. Also her head but right now she was enjoying it too much to push it. Jon knew what he was doing. He was such a good boy that it was killing him. He’s had blue balls since she left him til now. He slowly started kneading her shoulders and digging into her shoulder blades like he knew she liked it and after about a few minutes  looking at the one side of her bare neck he couldn’t take it any longer so he shifted on the couch so he could get access to that side of her neck. So he leaned in and started with her ear lobe as she jumped a little as he held her down in her sitting position and was still massaging but this time was going up and down her arms.

“Jonnn…” she moaned out.

“Shhh…just relax Baby and let me take care of everything.” He whispered as his hot breath lightly caressed over her ear sending a chill all over her body. Jon could feel her shiver and he knew he had her. He started to kiss and lick her neck as she melted into his arms. She was letting out little moans as his hands were starting to roam her body and when he came to her breast and started to massage those a little bit more eagerly she let out a yelp that not only told him that he was getting to her but it sent a surge right down to her core. He let out an evil little chuckle in her ear with a lick. “Baby tell me are you all wet for me?” he whispered again in her ear as she nearly slipped off the couch in a puddle of goo. “We can take this in the bedroom if you’d be more comfortable Ellie?” he asked her as he continued he assault.

“Um yeah that would be nice.” She tried to get up.

Smiling Jon then stood up and lifted her up surprising her a little as he carried her into the bedroom.  Laying her down on the bed she looked up at him lovingly as he stripped off his clothes as she just admired his gorgeous firm body. She dreaded him taking off hers only because she wasn’t as confident as he was about his body. He moved in on her as he hovered over her and as gently as he could laid on her and started to kiss her with slow, deep kisses. She felt them right down to her soul. About after a few minutes he slipped off of her as they both tilted on their sides as their legs were entwined with each other and his hand was in her hair. Slowly as he was taking his hand and removing it to move it down to her chest and then down to her stomach so he could start to remove her shirt upward she gasped and clutched his hand.

“Baby what’s wrong? Did I do something wrong?” he asked her worried.

Taking a deep breath, “No, no I just um well I just um oh God.” She was trying to tell him something when he blurted something out.

“Oh Ellie I’m sorry I’m such an idiot. Do you have your period ?” he asked her afraid.

“No, I don’t. I…I well you know it’s winter and I live at home and well Mom likes to cook and bake…” she was trying to get out as tears were coming down her face.

Jon was trying real hard to figure out what was wrong but not having sisters himself he just wasn’t understanding why she was upset. “Baby I hate to be a jackass here but I don’t understand why you’re upset and crying. Can you help me here a little.” He asked her with a sympathetic face.

Wiping her face with her sleeve, she looked at him sadly and tried again to tell him. “I…I…Oh Jon I gained weight. At least ten pounds and I tried losing them before I came here but my parents caught me not eating and they got pissed at me. Well actually both Beth and I weren’t eating because she gained weight too so she wasn’t eating either. We didn’t think they’d notice if both of us didn’t eat because right now the boys are coming in at different times so Mom’s leaving the food in the frig and well they’re eating for us. But they caught on.” She explained to him.

“You’re not eating? With your headaches you’re not eating? How the hell can you not eat!” Jon asked her pissed.      

“You’re asking me that! You’re hanging around girls that you can get your hands around and you’re asking me that! I want you to be attractive to me like I am to you. You try and not eat the damn homemade brownies or chocolate chip cookies or cake which we have twice a month or every other in my family with birthdays for crying out loud. Mom love’s to bake. And your son just love’s to share with Mommy can I help I’m raising a little gentleman.” She told him welling up.

Jon was really trying not to laugh. He really couldn’t see any difference in her body shape or weight right now. But he also knew that this was a serious issue for her. Kissing her cheek he looked lovingly at her. “Baby I’m not in love with anyone else but you. To me you are the most beautiful woman in the world. I don’t want a stick thin woman if I did then I’d have her. I want someone who has beautiful curves but nobody told me that I would get someone who would be my soul mate. Who knows me inside and out. You don’t tell me what to do or question my every move. But most you believed in my dreams since we were kids and til now you always believed in me. I love you ok?” he said to her kissing her again.

“Ok?” she said quietly.

Jon looked at her evilly now as he laid besides her and said, “So why am I the only one who is lying here naked?”

Smiling, “Because I’m smarter than you?” she told him as she started giggling uncontrollably.

“Oh really well let me see if I can change that!” he told her as he started to tickle her. She was laughing now and trying to wiggling out of his grip but he was so much stronger than she was. Finally he got her in a grip where she couldn’t move her legs and he pinned her arms behind her. He was nuzzling her neck when he rolled her on to her back so her arms couldn’t get free and he started to lift up her shirt above her breast. She was breathing now so hard that her chest was heaving up and down so Jon just pushed up her bra because it was killing him, he needed to get to them before he’d bust. He slowly went from one to the other as he could hear her coo and move underneath him. When he tugged at her nipple it sent an electricity thru her that she even yelped and she heard him give her a little chuckle. When he had his fill and needed more he finally let her go and started stripping her of her clothes. Once she was, he showed her just how much he loved her. He started off slow as he tenderly kissed her and worked his way down making her see stars. She knew he was also aching and when she tried to help him he wouldn’t let her. “No Baby not tonight. Let me show you how much you mean to me.” He told her as he continued his assault on her. His foreplay went on for a little while as she thought she was going to have a stroke. Finally she begged him to make love to her.

“Oh God Jon you’re killing me here please, please I need you please.” She begged him.

Smiling, “Say it. Say what you want Baby.” He growled to her.

Blushing, “I did, I told you I need you Sweetheart badly.” She whined out as the wait was killing her.

“No I want you to tell me where you want it. Come on talk dirty to me Baby.” He said to her growling and nuzzling her neck all at the same time.

Poor Ellie she’s never done anything like this before and felt a flow of emotions go thru her. She knew he wanted to push her to her limits. She knew she could be herself with him but also knew how people could turn and repeat things on a drop of the hat. But there was also one thing to, “Jon it’s not that I don’t want to I don’t know how? I know it sounds stupid but…”

Jon looked at her lovingly, “Really? Baby its ok I just thought it would spice things up that’s all. Look it’s all right I’ll teach you ok? In fact I’ll teach you anything you want and believe me there is so much that I want to teach you. And when you relax a little more I’ll even show you a few games we can play, but in the meantime why don’t you just spread them (as he took his foot and helped move her legs apart) and let me love you like you should be love Baby. We’ll start out slow ok? Stop me if I hurt you and I mean that.” He told her he realized last time that she let him continue when she was hurting.

Jon entered her slowly as she inhaled but she told him it was ok because it was a good feeling as he started pumping her faster and faster. She clung on to him as if her life depended on it and she clamped onto his shoulder as she let out a scream of pleasure that ran thru her whole body. She must of did this to him at least four or five times before she saw this look come over Jon’s face before he stiffen up and then let out this groan of satisfaction and then collapsed on her. She rubbed his back for a moment before he carefully rolled off of her and kissed her sweetly on her lips. He got rid of the condom and climbed back into the bed and scooped her up in his arms.

“Are you ok Babe?” he asked her rubbing her back now and kissing the top of her head.

“I’m perfect why?” Ellie asked him.

“Just making sure that’s all. Are you ok with me seeing and touching your naked body now?” he asked her chuckling.

“Don't be an ass. It’s just that I gained weight and well all girls have problems with that. I love when you touch me just give me some time to get used to all of this ok? I’m not used to having someone who actually loves me Jon.” She told him.

“Well start getting used to it because I’m not going anywhere and I plan on touching, loving you and making love to you all the time.” He told her as they drifted off holding each other.