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Oct-1-2009 05:01


It was the curtain call and Clift Garrett had to put on a smile.

It was not genuine…

It was not even convincing...

It was rather a smile of disbelief…

Oct-6-2009 11:51

quick it seemed to be happening.

Makensie looks at her, then smiles.

Cody giggled to himself, as he was lost in his toy he was playing with.

Vulkie looked over at Cody, then back at Makensie, and said, "He is a nice looking little guy. He looks like his Father, but has the eyes of his Mother"

Makensie smiled, then said, "Thank you! I am....or we are very proud of him, for sure"

Vulkie nods, then said, "I'm sure that you both are. Ummm, Makensie, if you don't mind me asking....is there something still there between you and Clift?"

Makensie grew quiet for a bit, pondering that thought, then said, "I believe there was always be something there between Clift and I, Vulkie. Not only do we share a son together, but, the only reason him and I can't have a life together is because him and I have two different lifestyles. It isn't because we don't care for one another, because we do, very much. I just can't handle the way he is. His need to be FREE. He loves women. I think he loves them TOO much, if you ask me. However, he is a good Father, when he is around....and he has a good heart. He just can't settle down with one woman, no matter what he says or thinks"

Vulkie could see in Makensie's eyes that she still had feelings for Clift, and she had a feeling that Clift shared that same feeling, and she totally respected that, and respected Makensie for stopping here to basically, watch out for her, since Makensie did know him much better than she did right now.

Makensie patted Cody's arm lovingly, letting him know they were going now, and as Makensie rose up, Vulkie did too.

Grabbing Vulkie's hands in a shake, Makensie said, "I want you to know that in no way was this is a visit to tell you stay away from Clift. I want him to be happy, but Im just saying that he is happy with WOMEN, in the plural sense, not just with one WOMAN, and I don't want you to get caught up in that. As thankful as I am to him, for giving me my son, it isn't fair to *more*

Oct-6-2009 12:00

"....anyone for him to go around creating babies all over the place. I saw him leaving , what I will assume, your apartment the other morning. I do hope you both were wise in your situation, if you know where I'm getting at, as Im sure you do. Clift can't seem to control himself with women, so, I hope that you help him along in that area if you choose to be with him"

Makensie smiled, then grabbed Cody's hand, as she wished Vulkie a good day, and stepped out.

Vulkie sat down in her chair, swinging her chair around to look out the window, to watch Makensie walk down the sidewalk with her son. Clift's son.

She saw a fancy car waiting for them to get in, as a note was handed to her, she witnessed.

Makensie was definitely a charming lady, and a friendly one at that, but, she also could see the ruthless protectiveness she had in those big, blue, piercing eyes of hers.

Vulkie was a tough gal herself, but when it came to her romantic life, she seemed to be full of mush. She planned on guarding herself against Clift, until she knew she could trust him, if she ever could.

Growling, she said, "Why did lastnight have to happen with him?" She flung her pencil down on the desk, and sighed heavily.

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Meanwhile, as Makensie and Cody got in the backseat, she told her driver to head home.

Cody looked at Makensie, and said, "Mommy, who was that lady back there?"

"Oh, just a friend of Daddy's sweety", she said, as she looked at this note that was handed to her from her driver.

"I liked her. She was nice", he said, smiling.

"Yes, she was, wasn't she?", she said, absently.

Reading the note, she saw it was from Clift.

It said:

Dearest Mak - Please meet me at Sami's tonight at 6pm. Just you and I. We need this time. Warmly, Clift

She shook her head, and folded the paper, as she stared out the window.

"I need to follow my own damn advice, when it comes to Clift Garrett", she said.

"What Mommy?", Cody said.

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Oct-6-2009 12:05

Looking at her handsome son, she said, "Oh nothing. Just talking to myself honey"

He giggled, and began humming a song that his Daddy always sings to him when they are together.

To her driver, she said with impatience, "Would you please put a move on it, Georgio? I have a dinner date at 6pm"

"Ohhh Mommy has a date. Does Daddy know?" , Cody said.

She smiled, and said, "He does know. The dinner date is with him"

His eyes grew big, and with excitement he said, "Are you guys getting back together?"

Cody's dream was for his father, and myself to get back together and be one big happy family, and that saddened her to have to always tell him that it wouldn't be happening.

"Sweety, we've gone over this before. Your Dad, and I care about one another very much, and we love YOU very much, but, him and I are just special friends, that's all. When you are older, you will understand all this stuff", she said, rubbing his hand with her own.

He turned his head away, and just stared out the window, lost in his own thoughts

When she saw that, it just made her frustrated with Clift, that he wasn't a better family man, than that.

Sighing, she watched out the window, as they drove home.

Oct-6-2009 23:04

5pm - Makensie's Estate

Makensie, for some reason, was a bundle of nerves.

Rushing around the house, she was in search of her favorite pair of gold earrings.

"CLAUDIA!", Makensie yelled, for what seemed the billionth time.

Claudia came running in to the room Makensie was in, and said, "Good heavens, what is wrong with you?"

Makensie put her hands on her hips, and said, "I can not find my earrings! My favorite pair!"

Claudia rolled her eyes, and said, "Really, Makensie, if that man makes you that nervous, why do you even bother to go out with him"

She began rummaging through Makensie's jewelry box, as Makensie responded with, "He does NOT make me nervous. This is hardly a date. We are just talking about Cody, and that is IT"

Claudia, without looking at her, says, "Yeah yeah yeah, you can fool everyone else, but, you can't fool me. I see how you two..."

"Claudia! Earrings....that's what Im looking for. Not your take on the Clift and Makensie situation. Besides, have you forgotten? I'm seeing Carlos!"

"Where has he been these past couple days?", Claudia said, raising her eyebrows.

Makensie sighed impatiently, and said, "He is out of town on a business meeting. He will be back in a couple of days"

"Ohhh sooo, while Carlos is away, Makensie will play, hmmm?", Claudia said, holding up a pair of gold earrings. "Viola! A favorite pair of gold earrings, as you wished"

"Thank you, Claudia...you are a dear!...and NO, this isn't what you THINK it is. It is two friends, who happen to share a son together, having a simple dinner. Now, I think you need to go rest your over active mind", Makensie said, as she ran out the door, putting her earrings on.

Yelling over her shoulder, and blowing him a kiss, she said, "Cody, in bed by 9pm, no later! Love you sweety!"

Out she went, running to the car, as she told the driver, Georgio, "To Sami's! ...and hurry!"

"Who are you in a rush to see? The President?", he said, with a hint of sarcasm.

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Oct-6-2009 23:05

Makensie laughs dryly, and said, "I pay you to drive, Georgio. Not share your sarcastic humor"

He shakes his head, and heads to Sami's.

Oct-8-2009 05:30

4 o'clock. As Vulkie led Makensie out of her office,she murmered : "Clift,you son of a b*tch.." and she sat back in her leather chair. As she spinned softly around,she was thinking of all her "previous" relationships,the longest with "Ace".

"Ace,are you there?" Vulkie murmered. "I'm here" he whispered back and he stood behind Vulkie. "I know you're dead and you're just a hallucination,but I can't seem to go without it.." Vulkie said honestly (see Josèe for reference).

"It's alright... I'll stick to you.." Ace said and he "placed" a hand on Vulkie's shoulder. "I'll always be yours..." Ace whispered in Vulkie's ear and it made her shiver. As Vulkie looked back,she saw that the "hallucination" had disappeared and George stood in the dooropening.

"Oh,sorry George. Those damn hallucinations. What's the problem?" Vulkie asked. "Ehmm,a Mr. Garrett has phoned for you. He's on the phone waiting for you now..." George said hesitating.

"Alright..." Vulkie said and she let out a sigh and so,George left.

"Yes,what is it Clift?' Vulkie said emotionless. "What's the matter sweetie? You sound "despressed". Something happened?" Clift asked.

"Yes,something happened. Your ex-wife,Makensie,dropped by today. And I heard every word what she said. She warned me for your "advances" and baby-making. Don't try to outsmart me Clift,I know better!" Vulkie said,at an angry tone.

She could hear Clift swallow in his throat and he tried to figure out what to say.

"Goodbye Clift" Vulkie said and with that,she hung up the phone and she placed her hands for her face. The most wonderful thing that could happen to her,became a real nightmare...

"Why.. Why does this have to happen? Why..." Vulkie murmered over and over and over. When she faced Makensie,she was still a "lovebird" and didn't care,but now,she was broken... Heartbroken...

Oct-8-2009 09:53


Clift did not understand why Vulkie was acting the way she was. He never told her he would ever commit to a serious relationship. In fact he never made that commitment to any of the women he dated... including Makensie and Violet.

He shrugged and decided to give Vulkie time to cool down and decide what she wanted. Clift never understood women... how they can get too emotionally attached to him when he hadn't given them any assurances or hopes of commitment or monogamy.

Instead they make him out to be some sort of womanizer. Violet Parr and Makensie Brewer could have had miscarriages if they wanted to and he would have happily helped. They both insisted on having the children and Violet went as far as insisting on a farce marriage.

Anyways that was all over now. He had two children and he wanted them both to be in his care. He walked over to his apartment for a quick shower and shave to be ready for his dinner with Makensie.

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Clift entered Sami's half an hour late and saw Mak already at a table waiting for him. He approached her apologised for being late, sat down and ordered dinner for the both of them: Sweet potato soup to start and vegetarian lasagne to dine. He had red wine and Mak stuck with a glass of champagne.

"Clift, I wanted to say sorry if I was a little hard on you earlier." Mak started.

"Well, I heard you paid Victoria, the woman I'm currently dating a visit, somewhat out of character for you don't you think?"

Makensie went red. "I did what should be done."

Clift raised an eyebrow and decided to have some bread and butter before saying. "I want shared custody of Cody. I sent a letter to Violet with regards to Isabella. This basically means I get my children, both of them, during the spring and summer of every year. Similarly you and Violet would get them back for the remaining 6 months during autumn and winter."

Makensie's jaw dropped. "Why you'd never..."

Clift continued. "They would both be in America *more*

Oct-8-2009 09:59

with me during this time. If I had to leave the US for performances in London or Paris they would stay with my mother Gary-Beth."

"This isn't going to happen, Clift." Mak said shaking.

Clift took Mak's hand and kissed it softly. "It will darling. I am tired of being a visitor in Cody's life and an unwanted guest in Isabella's..."

Oct-8-2009 14:21

Makensie, known for her hot temper, grew furious.

Clift could see a change in her eyes. A deadly, ice blue stare boar into him.

"It won't...DARLING, she said, mocking his tone. "You chose to be a visitor in MY son's life. Yes, MY son. He is MINE. I basically raised that child from the time he was a baby. Now, I know you don't truly give a damn about him. You wouldn't have cared at all, had I chose to terminate my pregnancy. So, you know what, Clift Garrett? You don't ANY rights to tell ME, what the HELL you are going to do with MY son. You got that? I no longer am a push over for your pathetic charm. It does not move me in the least. You go around, tramping around the country, not knowing when to keep it in your pants. Well I tell you what, you go do whatever you want with your current lady in your life, and if she is smart, she will drop you like a hot sack of potatoes. The ONLY thing Im glad about, concerning YOU, is MY son who came into my life. You are NOT getting shared custody of MY son. I will make sure of that. I will do whatever I have to do to keep my son with me at all times. If you want a weekend visit with him, you will do so IN New YORK. Nowhere else. When Cody turns 18, he can make his choices but until then, he is with ME, at all times. However, I know where he will choose to be. With the person who took care of him, whose been loyal to him, and who truly LOVES him. All you know how to do is make a baby. .You don't know how to take care of a child. You dont have the TIME"

Clift blew out a breath, that he seemed to have been holding. He's never seen Makensie so dangerously mad.

"I've made my mistakes, Mak, but I dont consider Cody, OUR son, one of them. I want to be a good Father to him....", he said, until Makensie cut him off.

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Oct-8-2009 14:30

She laughed sarcastically, which Clift hated, and said, "So, now that all the tough stuff is over with...or the annoying things, like the crying in the middle of the night, the diaper changes, etc...you want to have something to do with him. Now that its easier on you. You should've thought of this a long time ago, SWEET heart"

Not letting him say anything, she leaned in close to him, and said in a very soft, but deadly tone, "I will do whatever I have to do to keep Cody in my custody. If you want to visit with MY son once in awhile, on weekends, you can do so...IF he is available but, only then. You havent done ANYTHING financially for him at all, so guess what Mr Garrett? You get no say in any of this. I've supported my son financially...ME....not YOU....I'm the sole provider in my eyes, for Cody James Garrett......YOU might do something for him, IF you have the time.....but, Im the one who has provided for him mainly, and you can not deny THAT. You do what you think you have to do to get what you want, but, I will be one step ahead of you, and I will pull all my resources to make sure that you don't get the custody you want. I will fight you, Clift. You can make this easy ...and think about Cody, for a CHANGE....and not put him through this fight. He does want to see you, and I won't keep him from seeing you, but, he will not spend spring or summer with you...or be staying with your mother at ANY time , while you are out doing God knows what"

Clift, who was growing rather upset himself, said, "I love my son"

Clapping, again, with sarcasm, she said, "Bravo, you do love your son, and that is great....but, you still arent having it your way., and you know what? I doubt you will get your way with Violet Parr either. Who do you think you are? Do you think you can just snap your fingers and get what you want? You might be the biological father of Cody and Isabella....but that does not make you a DAD! Remember that"

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