Father's Day

Chapter 9
"Destiny's complications"

Terry seemed indifferent. He didn't answer Kelly's question and he entered the room to go speak to Susanna, who was still smiling. Terry wanted to strangle her!

- Susanna? What's the meaning of this?

- Well, since you needed another baby to save Angel, I'm going to carry it for you… I wanted all the attention, of your attention, to prove my love for you, I'm ready to give birth to a baby I'm going to give up… I want to be part of your daughter's healing… I want to spend all my time with you and her, while I wait for our wedding… because now it's guaranteed that your daughter is going to be fine…

Terry turned to Kelly and her cameras and looked at her scornfully. Kelly understood and told her people:

- Ok guys, that's enough, let's go get something to eat, we've been here since dawn…

Kelly left the room and Candy took advantage to get in the room angry!

- You bitch! You stole my embryo! How dare you? That's my embryo, my baby!

- It's my fiancé's sperm! Did you forget about that?

- He's my daughter's father! It's my baby!

- Well for the moment, its mine…

- I'm going to go to the police! Said Candy.

- Candy, started Terry.

- No Terry, she stole our baby!

- She won't be able to keep it; you know that, it's our baby…

- If you look at the situation the other way, you'll see that she's the one who's going to suffer the labour pain to give birth to the baby and she'll have to handed over to you after, said Michael.

- Michael, suffering was not a problem for me, said Candy angry; I wanted to carry my baby!

- Terry's baby you mean, said Susanna.

- Is that your problem? That I carry Terry's baby for a second time?

- I'm the one carrying it Candy and you better make sure I'm not too stressful, or I might lose this very special baby who is going to save your daughter…

Candy looked at Michael.

- Can we do another in vitro fertilization?

- If it was a normal fertilization, I would've said yes, let's go right now, but it's a special fertilization, with specialists who make sure the baby will be a match with Angel before they inseminate you. You don't find them anywhere; they are very busy and to have then again, will take months! Let's pray this baby Miss Marlowe has would stick…

- In other words, we're at her mercy, said Terry angry.

- Michael, said Candy, I'm going to go see Angel, you want to come with me?

Terry saw that Candy didn't talk to him.

- Candy, he said.

- Not now Terry! She said walking away.

- Tell Angel I'm coming, said Terry sadly.

Candy got out of the room with Michael. Terry turned to Susanna. They were alone.

- What are you up to? Asked Terry.

- But darling, I wanted to help your little girl by carrying the baby who's going to save her life…

- Stop it! Don't give me that! What do you want?

- When we went to visit the house, I thought you were buying it for us, when we went back to the hospital, Candy was avoiding your eyes… then I learned you spent the night with her…

- Get to the point…

- You want to make me look ridiculous Terry! You're going to marry me or you can say goodbye to this special baby…

- Goodbye how? You're going to get rid of it? Said Terry outraged.

- Just when you're going to think everything is fine… stress can cause a miscarriage…and goodbye the salvation for your daughter…

- You're a horrible person Susanna… this child is also mine and you're threatening it? How could you do that?

- This child is all I have left to hang on to you… this baby is my insurance in becoming Mrs. Terrence Grandchester and I'm going to use it to the fullest…

- I repeat: what do you want?

- A wedding…now…not after the birth, or during the pregnancy…now.

- We'll know in 8 days If you're pregnant or not…

- So you better get ready to marry me in 8 days… You think you can be engaged to me and bang your whore and disrespect me behind my back? You better change your mind honey! And right away!

- B*itch!

- And the marriage will not be a marriage of convenience. I want you in my bed every night, no exceptions! No more spending the night at the hospital! Your wife is going to need you during the night, in her bed!

- You don't want me to spend the night here at the hospital with Angel?

- It didn't really bother you last night while you were banging Angel's mama! You're my fiancé! When you were banging your whore!

- She's my daughter's mother and I love her! Said Terry.

- Well too bad for you my love! You have one week to arrange everything: when my pregnancy is going to be confirmed… I don't want any stress, I don't want to see your whore… when I go visit Angel, she better not be in the room!

- I want to strangle you! Said Terry angry.

- You're not going to risk arming this baby Terry, I know you…You wouldn't dare… and Kelly is keeping an eye on you… You're going to play the caring fiancé and confirm my surrogate mother story… and stop banging your whore!

- Shut up! I'm wondering what good I've ever saw in you! You're a monster!

- I love you too my love! Said Susanna smiling.

Terry didn't reply and left the room. He went to Angel's room.

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Candy was in her daughter's room with Michael.

- Mom? Are you all right? The baby is in your belly?

- Oh Angel! Said Candy taking her in her arms with tears in eyes.

- Mom? What's going on?

Candy knew she had to be honest with her very smart little girl.

- Baby, I don't want you to panic…

- What's going on? You and daddy didn't kiss and make up?

- Angel… I got here this morning for the insemination, but I found out it was impossible…

- Impossible? Why?

- Because another woman has our baby in her belly…

- What?

- Susanna Marlowe...

- Daddy's fiancée?

- Yes… she's the one who got the baby in her…

- Oh, so you're not having a baby?

- No sweetie… but Susanna is going to give me the baby as soon as it's born….

- So you're going to have a baby, it's just not going to be in your belly… I wonder if it's going to be Juliet or Sonny…?

- Juliet or Sonny?

- My little brother and my little sister…

- Oh Angel…

- I'm still going to get better, right mom?

- Yes, of course… this baby is going to be a match with you and you're going to get better and don't forget, it's my baby…

- What about you and daddy?

- Let's not talk about that now.

- You're angry because daddy's fiancée took your baby right?

- Oh Angel…

- Now she's going to have daddy's baby, she won't be break up their engagement.

- That depends on your father, but it doesn't look good at all…

Terry arrived in the room and he went to hug his daughter.

- Daddy, said Angel

- Mummy told you? Asked Terry.

- Yes…, said Angel, it's over, isn't it?

- What's over?

- You and mommy…

Terry looked at Candy, with sorry eyes. Candy looked away.

- Well Susanna is going to have a baby...

- That's mommy's baby!

- Yes, I know, that's why I have to stay near her to make sure everything is going to be fine with her and the baby, so she won't lose the baby, that she eats properly… I want this baby to be healthy so it could save your life… I don't want anything to happen to it, I want your mummy to have a healthy baby

- Daddy, you don't have to talk to me like you talk to a baby, I'm a little genius…which means that your fiancée is forcing you to stay with her or she might hurt my little brother or my little sister in her belly… right?

- You're way too smart for your age, you know that? Said Terry.

Candy stood up.

- Angel, baby… I'm going to go for a walk…

She kissed her little girl on the cheek and left.

- Candy! Said Terry standing up, wait!

He looked at Angel…

- Go ahead daddy, but I don't think you'll be able to salvage anything…

- You're not very encouraging...

- She's very angry daddy…

- I'll catch up with her...

He kissed his daughter and got out of the room. Candy was taking off her protective suit… Terry arrived.

- Candy…

- What?! Say it!

- Candy, please…

- Say it!

- I'm forced to stay with Susanna for our baby…

- F*uck you Terry! Said Candy leaving.

Terry finished taking off his protection suit and followed her.

- Candy! Wait! Candy!

Candy entered in a little empty room. Terry got in with her and closed the door behind him.

- Try to understand, Said Terry.

- To understand what? That you're leaving me again for her? How long did our reunion last? 5 minute?!

- Candy, please! I want to make sure the baby is fine… she could hurt it…it's your baby too! Please understand!

- Yes, my baby she stole and now she wants to use it to keep you?!

- I want to make sure that the baby is fine…

- I can make another baby…

- Yes, but this one is alive Candy… its concrete… its part of us… I have to save it.

- Oh Terry, said Candy with tears in her eyes.

- She knows we spend the night together…

- That's why she schemed all this?! The bitch! Using my baby like that!

- So you understand me?

- No Terry, I don't want to understand! That crazy woman stole my baby, she's threatening to hurt it, or you wouldn't be here ready to sacrifice me one more time!

- No Candy, don't think like that, please…

- I need you Terry… our daughter is sick… that crazy woman stole the only hope of making her better and now you're going to leave me to comfort your fiancée!

- I love you Candy…

- You loved me too, 5 years ago, Terry…

- Candy…

- It's over, Terry… I need to be alone to think…

Candy opened the door and got out. Terry didn't follow her. Candy went to Michael's office and jumped to his neck sobbing. This last one was used to consoling Candy.

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Terry went for a walk when his cell phone rang.

- Terry?

- Mum?

- Baby? What's wrong?

- Nothing…

- I know you Terry. What's going on?

Terry told her the whole story.

- Of course, she knows you're not going to let her hurt that baby… I told you she was a b*itch!

- You were right from the beginning mum…

- I'm sure that accident she saved you from was planned!

- Don't start with you conspiracy theory… I've had it… I wanted a family with Candy, Angel and the baby… Candy is very angry…

- I'm not surprised! All your plans are up in smoke because of your one legged fiancée!

For once, Terry didn't say anything after her mother's insult for Susanna. He had had really enough of that woman!

- When are you coming back mum?

- In a week… hang in there baby...

- I can't wait to see you mum. I love you.

- I love you too, baby…

Terry finished his conversation with his mother. He was depressed. He had lost Candy, once again.

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Candy was with Michael drying her tears. She had to move on. She had to stay strong for her daughter. Her project with Terry didn't work out, once again… Destiny was dead set on separating them and keep them apart despite the fact they were going to have two children together…

- Are you feeling better? Asked Michael.

- Yes, I'm fine…

- You have to be strong…

- I know…

- It's not only because of the stolen egg, right?

- Terry and I we got back together last night… we were supposed to make our lives together, get married , have a family with our children, said Candy in tears, it's like the first time; with that damn accident which made her lose a leg… Susanna Marlowe and her drama! She's really the drama queen!

- I'm sorry Candy and I suppose she's blackmailing Terry… and he doesn't want to risk the life of his baby…

- It's my baby too, and I feel like by refusing for Terry to be with Susanna, I don't care about the baby… but it's not the case! I'm not selfish! It's my baby! I don't want anything bad to happen to it…

- I know Candy…

- I'm going to see Angel… I need comfort.

Michael hugged her hard.

- It's going to be ok sweetie. You can count on me, night and day, ok?

- Thank you Michael…

She kissed him on the lips, without knowing why. She felt lost… She had to hang on to something. Michael responded to her kiss, he knew she was doing it for comfort …

- Hum hum, said someone.

Candy and Michael separated. It was Terry who was looking at her with sad eyes.

- You wanted to see me doctor? Said Terry.

- I'm going to get out, said Candy.

- No, you can stay…

- What's going on? Said Terry.

- Well, I called you here to tell you that you're a match for a little boy…

- Oh, that's wonderful, said Terry smiling.

- Who? Asked Candy smiling.

- Evan Wood, said Michael.

- Great! Said Terry with a smile.

- He's an orphan, his grandmother is in a retirement home.

- And of course he's got no medical insurance, said Terry, no problem, I'll take care of his problem, I'll pay for everything.

- All right, I'm going to try to find some sort of coverage, said Michael and you'll get your money back

- Money is not a problem, said Terry.

- I know, but it will allow me to get familiar with the system for other cases to come, said Michael.

- All right.

- You want to come with me to tell Evan?

- Of course, said Terry.

- Angel would like to see that, said Candy.

- Very well, said Michael, let's go get her, and we'll all go to Evan's room…

- Great! Said Candy smiling.

They all went to Angel's room with a big smile.

- What's going on? Asked Angel when she saw him. I hope it's not another bad news…

- No Angel, said Terry smiling, we found a donor for Evan!

- That's wonderful! Said Angel smiling, who is it?

- It's me, said Terry.

- You daddy? Oh thank you! Evan had nobody! Thank you, thank you, thank you, she said hugging him smiling.

Terry, Candy and Michael were all laughing, all happy.

- Let's go tell him, said Candy.

- Can I come mommy? Asked Angel.

- Yes, said Candy, we came here to get you…

- Yay!

The all went to the big room where there were a lot of children with their parents. Evan Wood was all alone, no family. His face lit up when he saw Terry and his group.

- Angel! Mr. Grandchester! It's nice of you to come and see me.

- Hello, said Candy smiling.

- Hello Angel's mommy, said Evan, hello doctor.

- Hello Evan, said Michael.

- We have great news, said Angel.

- Really? Your mommy is pregnant and you'll be able to get better? Said Evan.

- My mommy is not pregnant and I'm still going to get better, my parents are using a surrogate mother…

- Oh, said Evan.

Candy and Terry looked at each other; Angel had taken care of the situation pretty well. Better than her parents, that's for sure!

- What we came to tell you is that we found a donor for you! Said Angel with a smile.

- Really? Said Evan.

- Yes! Said Angel.

- Yeah! Who is it? Where does he live?

- It's my daddy! Said Angel with her most beautiful smile.

- Terrence Grandchester? Terrence Grandchester is my savior? Said Evan jumping to his neck! That's awesome! Thank you Mr. Grandchester!

- You're welcome Evan, said Terry hugging him moved.

Seeing a sick child so happy and so full of hope had moved Terry to the tears. He was happy to be able to help the little one. It was a positive point to this horrible day. The hopes for Candy and him were dashed, but he will be able to save little Evan Wood… The sensation was good. Evan had nobody he was a ward of the state… But Terry wanted to take him in. He called Hunter to make an official request at social service to take care of Evan.

Yes, the day had started badly and it was ending on a happy note, with hope for a little sick boy.

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One week later, Susanna Marlowe was as the hospital for the pregnancy test, to see if the insemination worked. Terry was with her…

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Candy had an appointment with her gynecologist when she thought she was going to have the insemination. So she went to see her.

- Why did you keep your appointment, if you didn't have the insemination?

- For routine tests. I'd like to go on the pill…

- All right, let's do the tests… I will need your urine sample too…

- All right, said Candy

Candy had decided to move on with her life… Michael. She wanted to be on the pill in case Michael and her become lovers… She had to get Terry out of her head and Michael was perfect, because she was attracted to him physically and he was very nice with her…

"I'm looking for excuses… oh my God Terry…" She thought heartbroken.

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The doctor came back in the room where Terry and Susanna were waiting.

- So doctor? Asked Terry.

The doctor looked at his sheet of paper:

- The result is positive… you're pregnant, Miss Marlowe…

Susanna had a happy scream and jumped to Terry's neck, who despite everything, was happy to learn he was going to have a baby… Susanna kissed him on the lips and Terry went along with it, he didn't want to stress Susanna, so she won't lose the baby…

"This is a nightmare! Happy Father's Day, Grandchester!" Thought Terry in his mind

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Candy was waiting for her gynecologist to come back…

- I've got the results of your blood work and your urine sample… everything is fine, said the gynecologist.

- Can I leave now? Are you going to give me a prescription for the pill?

- Candy, she said, the pill is it to fix your cycle?

- No for contraception…

- I can't prescribe you the pill…

- But why? I'm not allergic, not that I know of… I've got a new boyfriend…

- Did you have sexual intercourse with him already?

- What's with all the questions? I want to be on the pill to eventually start to have sexual intercourse with him…

- So you've never slept with him?

- No, why?

- Because you're pregnant…

- WHAT? Are you sure?!

- And certain! The blood test doesn't lie…

- But I used condoms…

- A lot of them don't work…

- OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!

"Oh Terry… Happy Father's Day!" Said Candy in her mind.

Destiny wasn't done with Candy and Terry; in fact things were only getting complicated…