I AM CHANGING

Mercedes Jones. 23. I got the best job in the world. I'm a Mom. Still singing though.

[jazzandjonesing]

SKYPE CALL ⇆ Samcedes

His old look of confusion crossed his face. This was definitely angry Mercedes. The past couple of days had been hell for him and he was hoping that she would have missed him or something: "Babe, I'm so sorry if I scared you. I ... Is Joel there?" He asked wanting to make sure that the little boy didn't overhear anything scary. He didn't want his son worrying about him too much.

The look of confusion on his face, softened her expression. Nodding her head at his question, she shifted about to call him before she remembered. Joel was sleeping and not worried about his dad: "I- I understand the job gets hectic and all that. No worries Sam. And he's asleep right now, but I can still get him if you want to see him." Her voice no longer held its hard edge and she cleared her throat one more time. "And you should probably stop that. We don't want him getting confused."

[jazzandjonesing]

SKYPE CALL ⇆ Samcedes

Sam could tell just from how she was talking that she was ticked off. He was sure they had been worried, but he was expecting more of a joyous greeting than a ticked off one. Had she really said something to Joel after only a couple of days? As soon as the computer started ringing he hit the answer button, sliding earbuds in his ears as he waited for their internet connections to align: "Mercedes" He breathed with a relieved sigh. Even though she was ticked, it was so good to see her.

His voice disturbed her angry thought process. Even she didn't know why she was so angry with him, she just was. She could tell from the look on his face, he had expected more from her but she just wouldn't give it to him. Looking up at him she breathed a sigh of relief, one she hadn't realized she'd been holding since she'd gotten the message from him. Clearing her throat she replied: "Sam." Giving a curt nod, she waited for him to speak.

[jazzandjonesing]

SKYPE CALL ⇆ Samcedes

Mercedes knew she was out of line for talking to Sam like that, but she was so angry at him. After his voicemail, Mercedes thought for sure she was going to have to tell her son that his father was going to come back home. But there he was just minutes ago on her computer screen. Angrily clicking the green phone, she waited for his face to appear before her's: Hurry up and answer the call Sam.

[tanatheking]

Well, I have tomorrow off and I think it’s only right I order a big pizza for dinner because I am not in the mood to eat anything that’s without grease or large amounts of fat.

[jazzandjonesing]

That's a great logic I guess. 

[thenextcaptainamerica]

Sam Evans is now ONLINE

[thenextcaptainamerica]

Sam Evans: Call me then. Is he okay? What did you tell him?

[jazzandjonesing]

mercymercyme: He's fine. I'm fine. And I'll call you soon. 

[thenextcaptainamerica]

Sam Evans is now ONLINE

[thenextcaptainamerica]

Sam Evans: Babe, I’m so sorry. I’m right here. 

[jazzandjonesing]

mercymercyme: Don't babe me. Your son needs to see your face.

[thenextcaptainamerica]

Sam Evans is now ONLINE

[jazzandjonesing]

mercymercyme: Get your ass online NOW.

[jazzandjonesing]

The Dream || Mercedes & Joel

[jazzandjonesing]

TAGGING: Mercedes Jones and Joel Evans

LOCATION: Meltanody house

TIME: Early evening

GENERAL NOTES:Shhhh. Let’s get cute alright?

Joel scooted onto her lap and gave her a very serious look, wanting her to know that this was important. Even more important than turtles. “Mommy, it was real. Daddy telled me those things and he wants to make sure you’re otay. He wrapped his little arms around her neck and hugged his mommy tight. “But yeah, that’s what I want more than anything. I miss daddy lots. Other kids at school have their daddies at home already… So I telled them that my daddy is helping people. That’s what daddy does right? Cause Ruby telled me that daddy makes people died.” The little boy had his dad’s habit of rambling but he worried about these things, even though he was young. He just wanted to understand.

MERCEDES

Mercedes didn't mind him scooting closer to her. She had always been affectionate with her son giving him hugs and kisses, always allowing him to snuggle into her side if he had a bad dream. He was her baby boy and though she couldn't always get him everything he wanted, she could always give her love. Under typical circumstances Joel's serious face made her laugh. But something about this caught her off about this. He had the same look on his face that her brother had on his face when he said he had finally left the crazy baby mother to be with Sonja. "Well the next time you see Daddy, you tell him I am fine okay?" His next question suddenly brought back memories of her high school days discussing their futures. Sam always wanted to save and protect people and the fact he was still doing that blew her mind. Nodding her head adamantly she continued, "Daddy does save people. He also protects them when they're scared. Your dad's one of the good guys Jay. I promise." 

[jazzandjonesing]

The Dream || Mercedes & Joel

[jazzandjonesing]

TAGGING: Mercedes Jones and Joel Evans LOCATION: Meltanody house TIME: Early evening GENERAL NOTES: Shhhh. Let’s get cute alright?

The little boy cuddled up into Mercedes’ side and looked up at his mommy, who he thought was the most beautiful person in the whole world. “I was playing ball with daddy and he telled me that he would be home for Christmas, and Daddy wanted me to tell you that he’s okay and that you should stop worrying ‘cause God is taking care of him.” A grin spread across his little face. His mom hadn’t told him that anything had happened, but he could tell that she had been sad today. He waited for her reaction, but to him it had just been a dream, even though it seemed like he had really been right there with his daddy.

Mercedes

Making room for her boy, she opened up her arms situating him comfortably on her side. Smiling as she waited for him to begin, she leaned against the wall for a beat before he began. As he spoke, her eyebrows crept higher and higher on her face. "Joel, you dreamed all that? " Pausing to get a better look at him, her eyebrows wrinkled. "Daddy said all that?" Were her hopes rising because of a dream her almost four year old son told her? Mercedes gave a dry chuckle as she continued. Joel didn't need to be exposed to adult fear just yet. "So your dad's coming home for Christmas huh? Is that what you asked Santa for?"

[jazzandjonesing]

The Dream || Mercedes & Joel

[jazzandjonesing]

TAGGING: Mercedes Jones and Joel Evans LOCATION: Meltanody house TIME: Early evening GENERAL NOTES: Shhhh. Let’s get cute alright?

Joel had always loved staying over with his Uncle Brody. It was kind of like having his daddy, even though he hadn’t been around his dad that much. It had been a really fun day playing at the beach with his aunties, and Aunt Mel always snuck him candy. He’d been really hyper the whole day and when they’d finally gotten back to his aunt’s and uncle’s house he’d crashed, hard.

He’d had a really weird dream during his nap though, not the kinds of dreams he usually had with turtles and fishies. His daddy had been there but not here. He was with his daddy in Egypt the place far away where daddy was helping take care of people. He blinked a couple of times and pushed his long locks out of his face, dark eyes looking up at his mom. 

Without any introduction he asked, “Mommy are dreams sometimes God telling us things?”

Mercedes

To say the least Joel's question had caught her off guard was an understatement. "Joel-" but the rest of the words fell from her lips. How would she answer this? And when did her son start thinking about things like that? Her voice quieted a bit as she answered. "Well I'd like to think so. Not the scary dreams though, those are just your mind playing mean tricks on you." Sitting on the bed next to Joel, she looked onto his face wondering. "What did you dream about Jay?"

[jazzandjonesing]

Text || Mercedes + Rachel

Rach: Hey, I wanted to apologize for the other night. I was extremely inebriated. How are you?

Mercy: I figured Rachel, it's all cool I promise. You feeling better?

[jazzandjonesing]

The Dream || Mercedes & Joel

TAGGING: Mercedes Jones and Joel Evans

LOCATION: Meltanody house

TIME: Early evening

GENERAL NOTES: Shhhh. Let's get cute alright?

 Opening the door she was surprised to find her son sitting up, a thoughtful look on his face. God, if he didn't look like his father. The same glint in his eye, his hair right thrown haphazardly in his eyes, and his lips slightly parted, a small Sam Evans. The sight made her stop in her tracks and just watch him. She wondered what was on his mind. Was he thinking about his dad? Was he wondering why she seemed so sad during parts of the day? Or was he just thinking about trying to watch Finding Nemo again? 

"Jay? Hey little man," crossing the threshold she spoke again, "Joel, you there?"

[kurt-hu-mmelarchive]

I have an announcement to make!!

As of tonight, Blaine and I are officially engaged!

We’ll either be having a Spring or a Fall wedding, depending on how busy our schedules are. Not much else is planned at the moment, but just know that we’d love to have all of you there, if you can make it.

[jazzandjonesing]

NO! CONGRATULATIONS

[tanatheking]

So my day of fun was interrupted by my boss at Boulevard3 calling me to come in. Even though the club is closed during the week. Dude sounded far from happy.

[jazzandjonesing]

Everything alright?

[teethemisfit]

I got to decorate a client’s cake for the first time today!

Guess who is moving on up!?

[jazzandjonesing]

Go Tina! 

You know your doing Joel's cake right?

[rightguarddave]

Man.

It feels like I haven’t been on this thing in months. How is everyone doing?

[jazzandjonesing]

I know the feeling, how're you Dave? 

[jazzandjonesing]

[text] You're welcome. I'm totally getting details out of you once you're drunk. [text] You almost here?

[text] No, I will politely sip my glass of wine and stare at that skype screen.

[text] Getting Joel in the car now. Little man fell asleep early tonight.