Chapter 4
Beth and Jacob sat at a booth at Karen's Café. Chris walked into the café and Jacob ran over to him and hugged him.
"Chris!" Jacob cheered.
"Hey there," Chris said.
"Hey Chris," Beth said walking over to him.
"Hey," Chris said. "So what did you want to see me about?"
"I've been thinking about how Chuck and I are getting married in July," Beth said. "Since my father is dead and my biological father has been MIA since I was 14, do you think you can walk me down the aisle?"
"Of course," Chris said. "Chris Keller would be honored to walk you down the aisle."
"Thank you!" Beth cheered.
Beth gave Chris a big hug. As she hugged him, she saw someone in a car across the street she had feared seeing again because. It was Wade Scolnik.
"Chris," Beth said. "Will you watch after Jacob for just one second?"
"Sure," Chris said.
"Thanks," Beth said.
Beth walked out of the café and across the street to Wade's car.
"Give me one reason why I shouldn't call the police!" Beth shouted.
"I want to see my son and my grandson," Wade said.
"Go away!" Beth shouted.
"Beth please," Wade said.
"No!" Beth shouted. "Chuck and I are happy! We're getting married and Chuck is happy! I'm happy! Jacob is happy! Get out of our lives!"
"Beth," Wade said. "I just want to see my son and my grandson one time."
"Okay," Beth said. "I'll try to convince Chuck to meet you at the gazebo where the River Court used to be. But I have to be there."
"Thank you," Wade said. "That's all I wanted."
"You're welcome," Beth said.
Wade sped off in his car and Beth walked back to the café. As she entered the café, Jacob ran over to her.
"Mommy," Jacob said. "Grandpa Chris offered to take me to the beach. Can I go Mommy? Please?"
"Okay," Beth said. "But please be careful."
"Thanks Mommy," Jacob said.
Beth whispered into Chris's ear.
"I just saw Wade Scolnik," Beth whispered. "Please keep a close eye on Jacob and don't let him out of your sight."
"I promise," Chris said.
"Thanks," Beth said.