"Playing fetch"

Pulling up to my parking spot behind the bakery. I placed my truck into park. I jump out and grab the bags from my truck bed. Beau must have heard me because he's already out the door.

"Everything all good here?" I ask. Knowing I would have gotten a call if things weren't.

"Everything is fine. Nova and Eleanor just got done baking some cookies. They just took them upstairs. I was just cleaning up the mess down here." I look around and see he's mostly got it covered.

"I'll finish the rest up." I set the bags down and head for the sink.

"You sure? I don't mind finishing it. It took me some time to get Nova to go away." I chuckle at that. Nova probably fought him about cleaning the mess up herself.

"I'm sure. You go ahead and head back to the clubhouse. See if anyone needs any help over there." He nods and heads out. "Later Beau."

After he locks the door I get started on the mess. There is a mixing bowl, a baking sheet and some wax paper left out. I wash up the dishes and set them up to dry. Then I head to the pantry to put up the wax paper.

I grab my bags and start to head up to the apartment. I instantly hear giggles and shouts of happiness coming from behind the door. I can tell that Eleanor is having the time of her life.

When I opened the door I was met with a complete disaster. The kitchen table has been moved into the living room and turned into a fort. The chairs are on top of the table making the blankets hold better.

"What in the world is going on here?" Nova and Eleanor peak from under the blanket and giggle together. Eleanor climbs from under the fort and runs towards me.

"Hey uncle Madz! Is that chocolate milk!" Eleanor screams and jumps up and down. She's had way too much sugar but that's okay. She will just crash later on tonight.

"Hey pipsqueak. What are you doing here?" I hear a meow and look down and notice Shortcake climbing my pant leg. Bending over I grab the little fucker from ripping my legs up.

"Oh uncle Madz. I've been having so much fun and little Shortcake is soooo cute. I love her so much. Do you think she can have some of my chocolate milk? I could share with her." With that Nova crawls out and shakes her head no.

"Chocolate milk is for you, not the kitten. It would upset her tummy or make her really sick. We don't want that, do we?" Nova says.

"I didn't know that but I'm glad you told me. I don't want to make Shortcake sick. Look uncle Madz! We taught Shortcake a trick." With that Eleanor runs over to the couch and grabs a toy mouse.

Eleanor chucks the mouse and Shortcake goes after it as quick as can be. Little paws sliding all over the kitchen floor. "So you taught a cat how to play fetch huh." I replied.

"Eleanor did. I was making our fort when she was playing with Shortcake. It didn't take her long either. I gave her the treats and they just went to work." I'm glad we got a smart cat. Might but a little shit though.

"Well it sounds like you've all had a lot of fun tonight. What's for dinner?" Nova waves her phone at me and shows me she has ordered pizza.

"Nova ordered pizza and she even let me bake cookies with her. We are SO going to have fun tonight. I even brought my favorite movie 'Tangled'." She runs over and grands her bag. Throwing out everything in her way.

"Well that sounds fun. How about we get the fort taken down so we have a place to eat when it comes. Then we can start your movie." Eleanor gives me a pout and I chuckle at her. "Come on, I need your help."

Nova starts to pull things down and I head over to help her. Eleanor walks off with the kitten to keep her busy. "I missed you today." I kiss the back of her head.

"I missed you too. Are you feeling any better?" I pause. How did she know something was wrong?

"I'm okay. Just had a lot going on at work. We fixed the problem though. Everything should be fine now." She gives a light nod and we get to work.

Folding the blanket is the hardest part because this is the biggest blanket I've ever seen. Nova just laughs at me as I tangle it up and just toss onto the couch.

"What fucking size is this blanket Nova." I swear it's like a California king size. I can't tell where it begins or ends. Nova and Eleanor just look at me and laugh.

"It's from the blanket company. It is a 10x10 blanket. I love it but it's so hard to wash. Heavy when you take it out of the washer too." I can believe it.

We get the table set up and back to normal when I hear the doorbell ring downstairs. "I'll go grab that. Did you leave a tip?"

"No, the tip is on the counter over there. I'd rather give them cash so they always have something on hand." Nova's right. The tips get taxed as well if you leave it on a card.

I head down and grab the pizza giving him the $20 tip Nova left on the counter. The pizza man gives me a wide smile. "Thanks man." He walks back to his car and drives off.

Nova meets me at the door and tries to take some of the items. "Shoo, I got it. You go get the plates and start the popcorn." I hope Eleanor doesn't get a stomach ache.

Cookies, pizza, pop corn and chocolate milk. We're in for one wild night. I remember my mom having nights like this with me. I'm so glad Nova is allowing her to spend some time with us.

"Okay Eleanor. Nova is getting our plates ready. How about you give me your DVD and we start the movie." She tosses the movie to movie and walks over to Nova.

"Need any help Nova?" She nods over to one of the plates.

"Can you grab your plate? I already put the popcorn in the living room. That would help me out." Eleanor grabs her plate and slowly walks so she doesn't spill anything.

She plops down on the floor and wraps a blanket around her shoulders. "Are you guys ready for the best movie ever?"

"Duh." Nova and I say at the same time. I look over at her and she just has a light smile on her face. She's so beautiful. The movie starts. After a while Eleanor tells us everything that's going to happen in the movie.

Both Nova and I laugh anyway. I've seen this movie too many times to count. Flynn Rider was one hell of a dude. When the credits start to roll I see Eleanor has passed out.

Pizza sauce smeared all over her face. Nova gets up and gets a wet rag and slowly wipes her face off. Eleanor doesn't move much but does roll over.

I pick her up and place her on the air mattress that the girls set up. Hopefully Shortcake wont claw this thing up. I can see her doing that. With Eleanor asleep for the night I walk up behind Nova.

"We can clean that up tomorrow baby." I twist her around so I can hug her properly. I pick her up and she squeaks. Shortcake meows at us and walks over to the bed where Eleanor lays.

She jumps up and curls into a ball next to her head. "I love that cat so much. She's perfect. I'm glad you found her." I nudge her with my nose and she looks into my eyes.

"Know what else is perfect and I'm glad I found? You." Nova sighs softly. She strokes my hair and kisses me.

"I'm glad I found you too. We have Miss. Eleanor to thank for that." We sure do. I'll have to take her out shopping for a toy. "Let's get ready for bed, huh."

I walk us over to the bathroom kissing up and down Nova's shoulders. I set her down and we brush our teeth together and she wipes off her face. Hand and hand we walk into the bedroom and lay down.

"I love you Nova. I'm lucky to have you." Nova snuggles into my chest and we both drift off to sleep.