Michael stares in shock at the young boy who looks like him.
"He's mine?"
"Yes Michael."
You don't look thrilled or even happy by that affirmation.
"I...why..."
"I tried to tell you five years ago when I was pregnant and you said, to my face, it couldn't be yours. As if I wasn't dating you."
Michael stares before the young boy turns, sees his mother and smiles.
"Nana!"
Donna smiles as she catches the young boy and hugs him.
"Hey Raven!"
"Hello Donna. Andre wanted to see you and Michael."
"Well, PawPaw should be coming inside right about now."
"PawPaw!"
"It's the little warrior!" Michael exclaims and picks his grandson up.
Michael just stares in shock as his parents coo over Andre.
"Let him spend the night. You look like you could use a day to yourself."
"I can't. I..."
Donna nods, understanding. You had been devastated when Michael rejected Andre before he was even born. You moved out immediately after he did that. You eventually moved back to NYC with Andre but come back to Cali often so Andre can see Donna and Michael.
"Well, at least stay for dinner."
You smile and nod.
"Need help in the kitchen?"
Donna smiles as you two walk off.
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Donna hugs you before kissing your forehead.
"You are doing great Raven."
"Thanks Donna. Andre say your last good byes!"
Andre hugs Michael before running to Donna. She kisses his forehead and you two leave, Andre bouncing on his heels. You honk the horn as you pull off.
Donna closes the door before looking at Michael.
"Momma..."
"I don't want to hear a word Michael. You hurt that girl. She loved you and do you know how much it took to get her to keep Andre? Do you?"
Michael looks down.
"You leave her alone."
"But if that—"
"That is your son. We did a paternity test. We are his fraternal grandparents."
Michael blinks.
"I'm a dad."
"No you're not. Leave her and Andre alone."
"But—"
"Leave her alone!" She snaps and walks away.
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Michael's thoughts keep drifting to you and Andre. The little boy really looks like a miniature Michael.
He arrives in NYC and asks your friends where you live. Reluctantly, Vanessa tells him. He knocks on the door of the brownstone and is greeted by Winston.
"Hey Michael!" He hugs him.
"Hey. I thought Raven..."
"She's in the kitchen. Come on in."
He follows him inside.
"Shoes off."
Michael obeys and follows after his friend and cast mate. They enter the kitchen and see you cooking. Music plays and you sing along, dancing around the kitchen. Winston grabs your hips and you look up.
"Who was it?"
"It's Michael."
You stop chopping the cabbage and turn. Michael looks at you and smiles.
"Why...no. Andre go to your room."
"But mom—"
"Now. I'll make it up to you."
Andre nods and runs upstairs.
"Why are you here?"
"I want to be in Andre's life."
"Why? You didn't want him years ago."
"I...I just..."
"Admit it: you didn't want a son."
Michael frowns.
"I wasn't ready for a child at 28."
Winston takes the knife from you and rubs your back.
"Love...he is his father."
"No he's his fucking sperm donor."
You take a deep breath.
"I don't want you anywhere near my son. I don't want you near me. Get out."
"Raven—"
"Out."
You grab a small plate and put a small round cake on it.
"I want him gone Winston by the time I come back down here."
You disappear upstairs.
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Michael keeps trying to see Andre but you are protective of the boy. It also doesn't help you are now engaged to Winston and the man also keeps Andre away from Michael.
The cast is having a small get together and lupita holds Andre. Michael takes that time to walk over.
"Hey Lupita. Hey Andre."
"Hey Michael."
"Momma said not to talk to you."
Michael sighs.
"I'm your father though."
"I know. Momma still doesn't want me talking to you."
Michael frowns.
"I've had enough of this."
He walks off and sees you and Winston talking quietly in the corner.
"Michael—"
"If you won't let me see him and be in his life I'll take you to court."
You blink before growling.
"I hate you."
Winston glares at Michael as he follows after you.
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Andre looks at Michael before looking at you.
"I'll be upstairs."
You disappear upstairs and Andre looks at Michael.
"You want to play mario?"
"Sure."
The two sit down to play.
Winston rubs your back as you quietly cry.
"He pretty much threw me out when he found out I was pregnant. He didn't want him but now he wants to play dad! I hate it!"
Winston hugs you, rubbing your back as you cry. He kisses your forehead as you sob into his chest.
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"You know, you're hurting her."
Michael looks at Winston. The two men are seated in the backyard and are having a drink together.
"Huh?"
"You're hurting her. When I met her, she was so broken. She was struggling with taking care of Andre and going to work. People kept asking her who the father is and she would just lie and say he died."
Michael looks down.
"You caused her so much pain and I mean she's happy you want to be in his life and you're willing to step up, it hurts it took you five years to own up to him."
"I never meant to hurt her. I think...I was scared."
Winston nods.
"How did you..."
"When I met her she was struggling with Andre in the grocery store. I helped her and it was love at first sight. Andre enjoyed having someone to climb on."
Michael laughs.
"Babe."
Winston turns.
"Andre wants you to tuck him in this time."
"Duty calls."
You chuckle as he kisses your cheek and goes inside. Michael looks at you.
"I'm sorry. I know it won't fix five years but—"
"Better late than never. I am happy you want to be in his life."
Michael smiles before you hug him. He hugs back.
Andre and Winston smile from the bedroom window.
"Told you they would work it out."
Andre grins.
