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Chance 14

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Esme

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Date Posted: 19:20:08 03/28/01 Wed
In reply to: Esme 's message, "Hi Everybody." on 18:05:12 03/26/01 Mon

Madeleine smiled as she opened the door and the smiling face of Paul Wolfe was revealed. She invited him in as Adam called her from the couch. Michael was at soccer practice and she was babysitting Adam until he came home. It had been three months since they had moved to LA and she was happy that she Michael and the kids had adjusted well to life here.

�Hi Madeleine.� Paul said brandishing a bottle of wine and some Chinese food.

�What�s this?�

�Well this is dinner. I have no idea if wine and Chinese food go together but when in Rome.� He replied as she invited him in.

�I haven�t seen you around for a while.� Madeleine commented as she went into the living room to Adam.

�I know. I apologize. Work has been overwhelming.� He leaned towards her conspiratorially and whispered. �Despite popular belief LA is filled with crime.�

�Very funny. Michael should be home any minute. He will definitely appreciate the food. Is Nikita coming?� Madeleine asked as she carried Adam to the kitchen.

�Yeah. I told her this morning. So how is the new job at the illustrious Jones Ad Firm?� Paul asked as he helped Adam set the table. Monique walked in and began filling glasses with ice.

�Great. I love it. I didn�t know how much missed LA until I began working. Paris was great but this is my home.� Madeleine said.

�I understand. When I was in the military I moved around a lot. When I adopted Nikki I realized that I had to settle down for her sake and mine. I�m glad I did.� Paul said softly lost in thoughts of his daughter.

�So how did you find her?� Madeleine asked.

�I was in Australia on assignment and I was at a burger joint when I first saw her. She was with her mother at the time. I felt bad for her. She was this little girl who was living on the streets you know. A few days later, it was at night I went back with a few of my buddies and saw her huddled in the corner crying. When I went to her she tensed up like I was going to hurt her. somehow I managed to convince her to come into the restaurant and get something to eat.� Paul said softly.

�The next day her mother was there with her and they were arguing about something. Then a guy came out of the alley they were standing in and grabbed her trying to pull he back into the alley while her mother just stood there. I ran over there to help her and heard her screaming no. I went into the alley and got him off of her. I looked at her mother and she didn�t even try to stop it. The next thing I knew I was in social services and they let me take her. It wasn�t easy but I wasn�t going to let anything stop me from helping her.� Paul said his voice husky with emotion.

�She is the light of my life. After my wife died with our unborn son before I came back from �Nam nothing really mattered. then Nikita came into my life and I found a reason to be happy again.� He stated rubbing his eyes with the heels of his hands.

�At least she found someone who cares about her as much as you do.� Madeleine said softly.

�No, I�m the lucky one. She got through all her issues and let me love her.�

�Maman I�m home.� A deep voice called out.

�Daddy�s home!� Adam said as he bolted from the kitchen with Monique following close behind.

�I forgot they were here.� Paul said.

�Don�t worry they were so busy setting the table they weren�t even paying attention.� Madeleine said patting his hand, smiling warmly.
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�Daddy!� Adam shouted as he jumped into Michael�s arms.

�Hey.� Michael said smiling at his son�s enthusiasm.

�Dad, you stink.� Adam said wrinkling his nose.

�Thank you for the information, Adam. Nikita why didn�t you tell me that I smelled?� Michael said softly.

�Michael I stuck my head out the window the whole way out the window.� Nikita said smiling as Monique hugged her tightly.

�Hey where is my hug?� Michael asked his sister.

�Lave-toi and then I will hug you.� She replied seriously.

�Yes sir. Adam let me go take a shower so I could hug Monique.� Michael said putting his son down.

�I�ll be back.� He said smiling at Nikita brightly as he ran up the stairs.
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Nikita sat next her dad laughing at him while he was playing with Adam and Monique. She smiled as Madeleine laughed at the two vibrant children. Madeleine smiled back at her.

�Hey what is going on here?� Michael asked freshly showered.

Nikita looked at him. He wore jeans and a v neck tee shirt. Her eyes drank in every part of him. She sighed inwardly as he sat next to her. She inhaled his clean scent mixed with the smell of cologne.

�Well let�s eat.� Madeleine said serving everyone.

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Subject	Author	Date
Chance 15	Esme	19:21:20 03/28/01 Wed

Lovely Esme. (NT)	MichelleB	20:05:55 03/28/01 Wed

Am still trying to catch up! Nice job, Esme. Will be looking for more from you. (NT)	Kitkat (CathyR)	14:18:42 03/30/01 Fri