I took Anna to the studio for the very first time. She was so excited and all of the producers loved her. "Daddy what does this do?" she asked sweetly.

"It helps control the sound babygirl." I said smiling at her.

"Oh Michael she is so beautiful." Teri said smiling.

"Isn't she? She warms my heart." I said back

We started recording and Anna sat with Jessie reading a book. The album was almost done and I had to keep my eye on the prize.

Teri was there to help with her and keep he busy because she got easily unimpressed with things.

I took a break and I heard Teri talking to Anna about me. "I think my daddy likes you Teri. I like you too ya know. Jessie as well." she said smiling wide.

Teri blushed and I did as well. "That's enough missy." I said moving her to the chair. Teddy walked in with bags of food. "Who wants Chinese?" he said smiling. "OH I DO I DO!" Anna said excitedly. Teddy set out the food and fixed her a plate.

"Are you hungry MIke? I got shrimp fried rice." he said to me

"Nah...you guys eat. Im gonna work on the sounds." I said messing with the soundboard. They were still eating and Teri had finished. "You never stop for nothing do you?" she asked me.

"No. I never stop until its perfected. You know how I am." I said smiling at her.

"I wish you two would stop gawking and flirting and just go out with each other. It would make things so much smoother around here." Frank said sitting down.

"I dont think Teri is into me like that." I said

"How do you know? You never asked. You've always been so shy." Teddy said. Anna nodded and giggled.

"ALRIGHT ALRIGHT! Im into Teri so what?" I said in front of everyone. Teri smiled and I winked at her.

Anna giggled and started talking about when she was going to show Teri her room and her doll collection. I picked her up and gave her a huge hug.

"Daddy you're squshing me!!" she said irritated yet lovingly. I let her go and smiled. "Sorry. I just love you too much." I said kissing her forehead. She smiled and kissed my cheek. "So when are you going to make it official and adopt her?" Frank asked

"Im not sure yet. I dont want to address this to the state or they might take her from me. I have to do it the right safe way."

"And that is?" Teddy asked

"Get a good lawyer and concoct a plan that will show the court Im a good father to her. I cant lose her. I love her so much." I said back

Teri rubbed my back and let me know that it was going to be OK. Now that Frank had mentioned it I had to work on gaining full custody of Anna.

We finished wrapping up at the studio and I invited Teri home. Anna was so excited because she told me that her and Teri were going to play dolls. We were in the house and Mary was in the kitchen cooking dinner.

"How are we today?" she asked

"We're good Mary and you?"

"Fine my dear. And who is this lovely lady?"

"This is Teri Mary! Daddy's new girlfriend!" Anna said loudly. I blushed. Mary smiled and stirred the veggies. "Nice to meet you Teri. I assume you'll be staying for dinner?" she asked

"Only if you'll have me." she said looking at me. "Of course. There's plenty of food to go around in this place girl." she said smiling at Teri.

"Mary can I help?" Anna asked

"Sure hun. Why dont you two go watch a movie or take a walk around Neverland while Anna and I cook? she said smiling. "Yes ma'am. You be good babygirl." I said kissing her forehead.

"Yes daddy. Bye Teri have fun with daddy!" she said waving. I grabbed her hand and we walked out the door. We were walking around Neverland and her eyes glistened as the ride lights reflected on her.

"Michael this is amazing." she said smiling.

"I just love to create things that people can enjoy." I said smiling back

"Anna is so lucky to have you as a dad. You're a wonderful father to her."

"Thank you. I love her like life."

"I can tell you do. I adore her. I just love children. I would like to adopt one day. There are so many children that dont have parents in their life."

"That is true. I would like to adopt all the children of the world."

"I can help." she said giggling. I giggled back

"Why didnt I approach you earlier?" I asked

"Because you were being a gentelmen, and its not entirely your doing. I couldve told you how I felt too." she said

We walked to the Ferris Wheel and got on. "Its so beautiful out." she said looking up at the night sky. I looked at her and I fell breathless.

"You're beautiful." I said looking into her eyes. Her curly sandy hair whisked in the wind and her smile beamed at me. I was wanting to kiss her so badly.

"Teri?" I whispered

"Michael you dont have to ask. Im yours now right?" she asked

I smiled and nodded. "Well then kiss me baby." she said so nice and perfect. I leaned in and planted my lips on her soft lips. A moan escaped her while I kissed her and carressed her side.

She laid back and I kissed her more. Her hands rested on the sides of my neck and I could hear our bodies screaming for more.

"I love you Michael." she said in between kisses. I smiled and pulled her close.

"I love you too Teri."

~TO BE COUNTINUED~