My Heart Don't Understand It
Chapter 9
Daddy's Girl
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EPOV
Damn, I didn't to tell Steph what her mom said. I'll check on Uncle Frank and then go back up. I wonder if anyone has made it to the Clip N Curl yet? "Uncle Frank, any word from the doctor?" I ask, afraid of his answer.
"No Eddie. Still waiting for word. Valerie is on her way and Carl sent Big Dog to get Edna."
"Is there anyone else you would like me to call? I can call my mom and dad if you want them to come here and wait with you." I offer.
"No, let's wait to see what happens."
"Um, Uncle Frank, Stephanie is having her own crisis upstairs. She's in room 713 if you want to go check on her. I will stay here and wait. What's the doctor's name?"
"Dr. Alexander. What's wrong with Stephanie?"
"She needs to tell you herself. Why don't you run up there and see her." I suggest again.
"Ok, but call me if the doctor comes out."
"Ok, I will do that Uncle Frank."
FPOV
What is wrong with Stephanie? First my wife now my favorite daughter. I don't know if I can stand to lose one or both of them. Here's the room.
"Daddy!" Says Stephanie crying. "This is all my fault. Mom heard that I was in the hospital and came to get me and I told her I was staying overnight. She left in a huff and then got in an accident!"
"I'm sure there is more to the story. Why are you in here?" I ask gently.
"I am pregnant and I just found out today. I have high blood pressure and I kind of went into shock when I found out the news."
"Where's Joe Morelli? Shouldn't he be here with you? Isn't this his child?" I am really confused.
"Um, no it's not. And we broke up when I told him he wasn't the father."
"I see. I take it then that Mr. Manoso here is the father?" I give him a death glare.
"Yes."
"Stephanie, you need to take care of yourself and my grandson. Manoso, I want to talk to you out in the hall."
"Babe, I will be right back." He said kissing my daughter on the lips.
We step out in the hall. "What kind of game are you playing with my daughter? You get her pregnant and then run off and then come back when you find out she's engaged to someone else?"
"No sir. We were together briefly then I had to leave for a government mission. I sent her back to Joe Morelli because I thought she would be happier with him."
"Why would you think that? She was miserable after you left. She was only marrying Joe because she was tired of listening to all the 'burg gossip about her. Listen to me: I saw the new ring on her finger. As soon as she is able, you are going to marry my daughter. That will put an end to the gossips and calm down her mother. Is that clear?" I don't break eye contact. "Don't forget that I worked for the government too, I know people who can make you disappear. I don't want my little girl crying anymore."
"Yes sir. I will convince her to marry me as soon as possible. Thank you for giving your blessing."
"You will have to earn my blessing. Make my little girl happy." I go back in the room. "Pumpkin, I have to get back downstairs. I will come back as soon as the doctor lets me know how your mom is doing. You rest now."
"Ok, daddy. Bye, I love you!"
"Love you too Pumpkin." I say as I kiss my daughter and give Manoso another death glare.
