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"So Tyler's been back home for a good while?" Mike asked as Lizzy nodded.
"For a few months now. He's been back here since from around mid-February; Mr. Mesareau called Uncle Randy, who then called me one afternoon while I was finishing up a skirt for one of the models asking for Tyler's cell number since he recommended him. And of course, later that evening, he called me to let me know on what he was going to do with both him and Miss Yu. He said that he was not going to stop until your name would be cleared."
Mike blinked back tears couldn't believe after he heard all that his son was doing; secretly working under the quiet to help and restore his father's name and reputation. "Oh, and of course, don't be surprised when you see him in front of the Courthouse Monday morning when we get there, he also announced that he will be in there along with the lawyers as well." The grin on his face spoke volumes thus wiping his eyes once he sniffed giving his daughter another gentle hug.
"Thank you for believing in me, and never giving up on me either. I don't know how I can thank you two enough, you don't know how much this really means to me."
"For you Dad, anything is possible as long as you keep the faith. Everyone loves you and they all have your back; their admiration wins over the stupid rumors and allegations that the media has been trying to turn them against you for years. You are more than just Michael Jackson the Pop Star, and the Performer, but you are also Michael the human who has a big heart, and dedicates his time into helping others especially the little children who show their love and appreciation for you no matter what. And not only that, you are my father, the person whom had helped me after the fateful night when my parents were killed, and helped me to be reunited with my older brother, as well as winning the custody battle from our Uncle Clyde."
"If it hadn't been for you, I would still be bouncing from Foster Home to Foster Home and Tyler would be old enough for the system to let him go and fend for himself. But you never gave up on us. This is also our way of saying thanks for everything that you have done; you were there for us, and now we're going to be there for you."
Sniffling were the only sounds heard; both dad and daughter looked at one another as tears rolled down their cheeks. Their love was like no other as he kissed her forehead with a tender softness which was how Nelson would do when she was little to reassure her that he would come home soon enough before leaving for the office later that day.
They soon parted wiping their faces and smiled as Liz soon asked him if he had plans for the rest of the day only for him to think; he was thinking about staying in the Estate or go inside of his private studio to tinker around with some tracks as he asked why only for him to get another grin in return.
"I was thinking. Luckily, it's Saturday, why don't you, and I, and the kids go out for the day? We can have a nice brunch at this beautiful cafe that I found in Los Angeles, plus, we can even do some window shopping at the Mall. I've also been meaning to meet my friend EZ over there; would you like to meet him?" Michael smiled, but soon got a little worried; he really didn't go out unless if it was to go to Court and he didn't want to be seen by any one who thought that he was out and about finding the next child victim to kidnap and take back here.
"Sounds nice honey, but umm...I'm going to have to pass on the offer; I wouldn't want because of me, you might even get ridiculed too." Liz shook her head.
"No I won't, and trust me, I know the owners. I frequent there at times, and they are big fans of you, but they will know when to tone down the fan Volume; they're on your side too. Plus..." She then whispered into Michael's ear as he got closer. "They're LGBTQ friendly" She winked causing Mike to blush furiously and blink twice.
"What?" Lizzy smirked playfully and giggled.
"Come on Dad, it doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to know how I've seen how the way you look at Tom, He is rather handsome isn't he?"
The red on the Singer's cheeks didn't diminish soon biting his bottom lip. "I-I have no idea what you're talking about.... it's not like that...I'm just happy that he has been helping a lot is all."
"Happy huh? Whenever he's in your line of vision, your face just lights up like Christmas Morning; whoever thought you had a thing for Lawyers especially ones with white hair?" He then covered his face with his hands and whimpered.
"Stop it..."
"Dad, do you really have a crush on Mr. Mesareau?"
"My love life isn't any of your concern young lady, and before you ask, no, I don't need my daughter playing Matchmaker thank you very much." He humphed and looked the other way. Liz's hand was soon placed on his shoulder.
"Oh Dad, I'm sorry, I was just only teasing, I didn't mean anything wrong by it."
"I know, it's just that, with so many rumors of my alleged homosexualality for so many years, they're not...wrong about that..." Lizzy blinked.
"So, you're really gay?"
"More like a closeted Bisexual is putting it mildly. If the media were to get wind of it, everything would really crash down on me. All that I have built for would be nothing."
"You don't have to be afraid Dad, besides, what they don't know won't hurt them, I would never even go that route to let them know that their favorite Pop Icon secretly likes muscles and pecs more than breasts, Stacy Adams, and loafers than high heels." Mike blushed crimson to the point he looked like he was about to turn purple.
"Does anyone else know?"
"I have a feeling that Janet and Latoya know. You can't really keep any thing from them."
"Same here, remember when I came out as Pan? They even got customized t-shirts that say Proud Aunties of a Panny." Liz sweat dropped causing Michael to chuckle.
"Oh honey, your Aunties have been doing that to me when I met April when we were kids back in the early 70s. They would always tease me asking me if I were to marry her someday, or ask if I liked liked her. Those were the days." He shook his head fondly at the memories of the simple times.
Lizzy smiled at her dad, it had been the rarest smiles that she had seen him have in awhile. Besides, he deserved to be happy with whomever he would spend the rest of his life with, if he had the confidence to do that. But she knew how sensitive he was, and was an old-fashioned Romantic at heart. Plus, Tom looked very real and never name-dropped his name to anyone; to him, Michael was a client who really needed help and never got star strucked when Randy had introduced the two.
"Okay, I would be happy to come. Would I need to wear a disguise?"
"Nope, it's fully secluded and private, so no disguises are necessary. They even have a dome rooftop where you can go up there and be just as free without anyone looking." Michael grinned at that, finally, a brunch spot where he wouldn't have to hide.
"Sounds heavenly, but, what do you say we go back to sleep? It's after 3 in the morning, and I would sure like to have as much energy as I can in order to eat." Nodding, the woman soon hugged him once more and was about to turn to go into her room, when Mike called out.
"Lizzy, sweetie, I know you might get tired of me telling you this, but thank you for being a listening ear, and thank you for being a firm believer in my innocence. If it hadn't been for you all, I wouldn't know what to do." Liz nodded and smiled warmly.
"Sure Daddy, I'm always going to be here, I'm not going anywhere. I love you."
"And I love you too honey." She kissed him on the cheek as he smiled seeing her look back at him then went into her room shutting the door.
Once in her room, she then made it over to her desk sitting down gazing at a framed picture of herself at 6, Tyler at 15, and both their parents smiling lovingly into the camera.
"If you guys were here, then I know you both would've cheered him on to push forward. I miss you and love you both." She then kissed the picture holding it tightly to her chest now going into bed.
"I have faith in you Dad. I know you can do it." And she soon closed her eyes giving into sleep.
The End.
There you have it, the end of the fic, it has been so much fun writing it that I will write again here, just need more inspiration. I think you all weren't expecting Michael to have a crush on Tom Mesareau well, 12 years ago, at the time when The Michael Jackson Internet Fan Club was still up before they closed in 2014 July, there was a writer called sodium-amaytal that had done a story called Prima Facie where it was a Michael Jackson x Thomas Mesareau fic about Mike having a crush on his defense attorney. The story can even be found on Wattpad it has been rewritten in the 2018-2019 version. I have the 2013 version in my DropBox. She also has a website on there as well if you all would like the link, let me know.
Thank you all for taking the time to read, and there will be more in the future. Have a nice day and week. Ciao!