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Gabe explained how Powell’s offer coincided with Fabian’s life changes, leaving Gabe in the position of buying him out or working with a board of investors. So he’d decided to sell.
“It’s hard to run a business alone,” his father said knowingly. “You made the right choice.”
“Sí, mijo.” His mother nodded. “And it means you built something really valuable if this Power guy wants it.”
“Powell,” Gabe corrected, then huffed out a laugh. “AlthoughPoweris pretty accurate, since he held all of it.”
“What about the work Michelle was doing?” Esteban asked.
“I still have it,” Gabe admitted. “And we paid her. But I left suddenly, and I didn’t explain everything to her.”
“You should do that,” Norma said in a mild tone.
“I’m working on it,” Gabe said. “That’s what I was doing when you got here.”
His father rapped his knuckles on the table like a gavel. “Okay, mijo. You fixed things with the gym. You fixed things with us. Now you fix things with Michelle.”
A smile tugged at Gabe’s lips. “I will, Pop. Don’t worry.”
“We’ve missed you so much, mijo,” his mother said, blinking back tears.
Gabe swallowed hard, and told them the truth. “I’ve missed you too.”
Something eased in his parents’ faces, like those words wereenough. And hell, maybe they were, to start. But they had to be backed by actions.
And despite the confidence in his voice, Gabewasworried. He’d already left Michelle twice. Would she give him a third chance?
He could only hope his words to her would be enough, and that he’d have the courage to follow through on his plans. Because once again, he was going to need her help.
And not just hers. His family’s too. His days of trying to do everything alone were over.
Thirteen years ago
Windows Messenger Chat Transcript
Celestial Destiny: Episode 13 Planning Session
Michelle:
I don’t think Zack should leave.
Gabe:
Why not?
Michelle:
He should stick it out with Riva, even though it’s difficult. Together, they can make things better.
Gabe:
No, Riva should leave with him. They can give up everything related to their old lives and go off to have more adventures across the galaxy for season 3.
Michelle:
Riva won’t leave, though. That would be out of character. Badass bounty hunter, remember? She never gives up.
Gabe:
