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"Hey mom," Coop said as he walked inside his mom's house, Maryanne was confused about why was her child with her today. Coop looked a lot like his father and it reminded her of what happened "It's so good to see you again." Coop continued, trying to hug her but she had to do some work before asking "What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be with your father?"
"I just... Left home and wanted to come see you mom." Coop said "Can I stay with you tonight?" Maryanne didn't know what to do, she was so confused about the fact that she was going to look after a child but this might be an opportunity to spend some time with her son, who she hasn't seen in 7 years because of divorce.
"Um mom?" Coop asked "Can I spend the night with you? Like you know, watch a movie or go to the park?" Maryanne smiled and said "Sure Coop. But first, let me get ready for our quality time together, as mother and son." Coop nodded as he said "Let's keep it, family goodness." Maryanne responded "I know what you're talking about."
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As Coop Burtonburger and Maryanne were walking around the park while Coop Burtonburger explained about his life "So my little sister, Millie... She adopted a cat, named Mr. Kat," Coop Burtonburger explained "That cat kept ruining my life but playing the victim on the spotlight, I was starting to feel... Unappreciated in the family."
"Oh dear Cooper," Maryanne said "I'm so sorry for what happened... Do you want to know why I wasn't around?" Coop nodded, they found a bench and Maryanne sat down "Your father and I got divorced, because we became somewhat distant from each other and because I was a very busy person at my job, I couldn't look after you or Millie."
"So dad gained full custody of me and Millie?" Coop asked his mom, who nodded with sadness "Yes, I was supposed to pay child support but your father wanted nothing to do with me and just took you and Millie away from me. I've been waiting for years for at least you or Millie to come back and stay with me but... You came."
"I did," Coop said "I'm so happy for you to see your child again." Coop gave his mom a hug, hugging her like a pillow and the two hugged before starting walking around the park again, for some fresh air.
As they chatted, they saw the long small river, Coop Burtonburger ran to the river, took off his shoes and gently placed his feet onto the water. "Ohh! It's cold!" Coop said, hating the temperature of the water, Maryanne giggled. She remembered how much her son hated cold water but he probably already got used to it.
"Don't worry son," Maryanne said "Do you want some company or you got this?" Coop looked back at his mom and said "I'm okay, just relax and let me play alone in the water."
Maryanne sat down on the grass and watched as her son was playing with his imagination of adventure. She misses him. She finally got a chance to reunite with him after all these years.
Coop left the water and realized that he's all wet from playing in the water "Oops! Did we forget to bring towels?"
"You're in Kid," Maryanne said "I always bring towels for the occasion." She pulled out 3 towels and gave two to her son. Coop Burtonburger laid one of the towels onto the ground and dried himself up with the other towel. After drying himself up, Coop rested with his hair wet and Maryanne said "Look at you, all grown up."
"Yeah, life without you wasn't very simple," Coop said "I always questioned who my mom was and why I didn't have one... I'm eleven years old now and for seven years, I never got a chance to see her. From my earliest memory of you, mom... You were arguing with my dad about, something that has to do with money or was it divorce?"
"It was about divorce," Maryanne said "Your father and I became distant with each other because of my job. Somehow, I left my job and became a manager of a small business here."
"You're still single or something, like after you divorced my dad... Are you still lonely?" Coop asked, curious if his mom was still in a relationship with someone new. Maryanne shook her head "No, I decided to stay single. For my own safety and privacy."
"Okay, I have a girlfriend." Coop said to his mom "Her name is Fiona Munson, I usually call her Fiona. She's related to Old Lady Munson, you know... That old lady next door?"
"I know what you're talking about," Maryanne said, giggling "We didn't get along back then and when I had Millie, I was confused about why Old Lady Munson preferred her better. Which was strange."
"I don't know why Old Lady Munson hates me or dad," Coop explained "What did I do to deserve her hatred?" Maryanne didn't have an answer for her son's question, maybe she knows but it's been a very long time since she last saw Old Lady Munson. She doesn't remember why she preferred Millie Burtonburger, like why?
"Well Coop..." Maryanne said "Let's head back to my house, or should we go somewhere to eat?" Coop looked back at his mom and said "Um... I'm actually tired, is there a guest bedroom or something?"
"I have a spare bedroom," Maryanne said to her son "Let's go home and did you bring any spare clothes with you while you left Bootsville?" Coop nodded, he did indeed bring some spare clothes, just in case he were ever to use them. He didn't bring his Captain Blastroid collection because he didn't have enough space for his bookbag and he didn't bring anything but his clothes and other accessories.
"Yes I did mom." Coop said, smiling before getting up and headed out with his mom back to her car. They went back home for Coop Burtonburger to change into his new clothes after showering and came downstairs to see his mom watching some television.
"Hey mom," Coop said, walking towards her "Have you ever thought of having custody of me or something?" Maryanne looked at her son and said "I haven't... Maybe I can but I'll need a lawyer or something. I'm not too familiar with any of those things."
"Makes sense but I'll be here until tomorrow because... Although it's summer vacation, I do want to spend the summer with you." Coop said "As mother and son, you know... Nothing bad."
"I know, I do hope I can get back together with your father," Maryanne said "I've missed him... I also miss my young little princess, Millie Burtonburger." Coop smiled, he hated his sister but she could secretly care for him. Who knows but he would do anything to stay with his mom, only for the summer vacation.
He was so happy to reunite with his mom, wishing that she was able to take care of him... For now, he'll come back to Bootsville when it's over.
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