Finding Love

Chapter 2: Talking to Dad

(In John's Point a View)

When I had finished talking to Scott I found myself heading to Dad's office, needing to ask him for the time off. I know that both Virgil and Jo want to come with me however, I don't think that Dad will allow the three of us to go. I am so glad that it was Virgil and Jo that knew about this baby rather than Dad. However, in saying that I need to give Dad a good reason why I need the leave without him knowing about the baby. Arriving at the office I knocked on the door.

"Come in."

"Hey Dad would it be possible for me to get a couple of days leave and I need to leave within the next 24 hours or so?" I asked my Dad hoping that he would not pick up that something was wrong since I wanted the leave so quick.

"I don't know John, to be honest with you Jo and Virgil are due to go to the mainland tomorrow and I don't really think that I could spare you." When Dad had said that to me I guess I just saw red.

"Oh no Dad it's ok for Alan to get away and leave me up in five while he gets away with not doing his duty. We are lucky that Alan has stayed up there this long. To be honest Dad I really think that Alan needs to grow up!" I said to Dad as I tried to calm myself down .

"Ok son what is it that you need to go to the mainland for?" asked my Dad as he walked me towards the sofa.

"Well for the last few months I have been dating Jo's best friend and Jo got an email saying..." That was as far as I got before putting my head in my hands.

"Go on son. What did she say?" asked my Dad as he put his arm around my shoulder to give me some kind of support.

"Well she had told Jo that she had a one year old boy that could be mine Dad, what do I do now?" He didn't look mad about it but at the same time I wouldn't call him happy. It was clear that he wanted to give me the support that I needed though.

"So you want to go over and look into this then and find out what is going on?"

"Yeah Dad both Virgil and Jo said that they would come with me to find out. I am thinking of telling Louise that I want a DNA to prove it you know." I explained to my Dad as he took his seat behind his desk.

"John you are taking the right steps there son. If Jo were not related to Penny then I would have asked Virgil to get a test done. Nevertheless, in saying that your brother is a good Dad and I am sure if you are this little boys Dad you will do a great job. Just like your brother."

"Thanks Dad so can I leave for the mainland with Virgil and Jo tomorrow? I will only be away for a couple of days to get this sorted, after that it's up to Louise if she wants me to see him." I really didn't know how I felt right now.

"Let me know how you get on with this John, one more thing?"

"Yes Dad?"

"Does Louise know anything about IR?" Dad asked me carefully I really don't think Louise knew anything about it but I really hadn't thought about it to be honest.

"No Dad but don't worry I don't intend to tell her anytime soon. Until I know what is happening with her and the...baby, I won't say anything."

"Ok why don't you go and meet your brother at the jet with Jo. While I go and get Robyn because it's my turn to watch her." said Dad with a laugh. He always has enjoyed watching little Robyn from time to time for her parents. Sometimes all of us would be fighting over her.

A/N: A big thank you to my beta reader. Got lots of ideas for this story now.