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Chapter Nine: Where Have You Been?
"Jason? Is that really you?" She asked.
"Lex, I have missed you!" He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her cheek.
"They told me you were dead, I buried you!" She was in shock.
"I'm sorry. I am here now?" He smiled.
"Yes... But it's been two years. Where have you been all this time?"
"I will explain everything, if you let me in." She hesitated before she nodded. "Why did you move to St. Louis?"
"Life just kind of brought me here! What happened to you?" She asked changing the subject as they took a seat on the couch.
"We were on a mission and we were ambushed. I was pulled out of the truck. They held me captive, and made it look as if I had been killed."
"Why didn't you get in contact with me sooner?"
"About 6 months ago, I managed to escape and fortunately found other soldiers a few days later. They arranged for me to come back to the states. I was in pretty bad shape and didn't want you to see me like that."
"I would of been there if I had known. Are you okay?"
He smiled. "I know you would have. I am fine babe, damn I missed you."
"I'm glad your okay... I missed you too!" She was honest.
"It took me awhile to find you. Your parents were never home, and the numbers I called, was someone else."
"Alot has happened since you have been gone."
"Well tell me. What have I missed?"
She took a deep breath. "I guess I should start by telling you, we have a son. His name is Ryder. He will be one in a month and a half."
A smile crept along his lips. "I'm a father. I would never of left you, if I had known."
"I know. Jason, I moved on. It took me a long time to get over you. I loved you so much and was left alone to raise our child by myself." She was nervous, and the words slipped from her lips.
"What are you trying to say?" He was confused.
"I am suppose to be getting married in a few days, to a wonderful guy."
He stood to his feet. "Who?"
"His name is Randy."
"I can't believe this."
"I thought you were dead. I didn't expect to fall in love again, but I did!" She stood up hoping the beating in her chest would stop. He shook his head. "Please don't be angry."
"It wasn't suppose to be this way. We were suppose to spend the rest of our lives together. I can't deal with this right now!"
"Jason please! I don't know what to say." She pleaded.
"Say you'll come back with me, so we can be the family we were meant to be." He grabbed her hips pulling her close to him.
"I can't. Things have changed. I love Randy now!" She pulled away from him.
He dropped his head, and a single tear slipped from his eyes. "But your my wife!"
She placed her hand on his arm. "I know and I am sorry. I truly am, but I can't continue from where we left off."
He looked into her eyes searching for his. But the place where he had once been her only one was now gone. "If this is what you want, I won't fight it. I'll get in touch with my lawyer first thing in the morning! Where is my son?"
"He is with my parents."
"I want to see him!" He demanded.
"I will give them a call."
She picked up her phone and waited for someone to answer. "Hello?"
"Mom I need you to bring Ryder home!"
"Is something wrong?"
"I will tell you when you get here."
"Okay we won't be long."
She hung the phone up. "They are on their way. Can I get you something while we are waiting?"
He shook his head. "No."
She paced back and forth until someone knocked on the door. She rushed to answer. "What's going on?" Her father asked.
"Come in and see for yourselves."
Her mothers mouth dropped. "Jason." She managed to speak.
He smiled and took her into a hug. "Son is that really you?" Her father spoke. Jason smiled from the sight of the little boy Jackson had in his arms. He immediately reached out for him. He hugged Ryder tight with tears in his eyes. After he had held his son for a little longer, he began to explain the situation to his in-laws.
"Well we sure are happy that your back!" Jackson replied.
"Glad someone is." Jason retorted.
Lexi dropped her head as she looked away, knowing that comment was directed toward her. "Jason, sweetie we all love you, but put yourself in her shoes for just a moment." Her mother spoke, knowing what her daughter had been through, she didn't deserve to be treated like this.
He thought about it. "Now tell me, would you do the same and move on?" Carmen asked.
He nodded. "Your right, I am sorry Lexi. I was just so happy to see you and find out that I am a father, then you told me about this other guy. I felt angry. You didn't deserve that."
She half smiled. "It's okay, I would probably be the same way."
"It's getting late so we are going to go. I'll call you in the morning sweetie. Get some rest." Carmen said as she hugged her daughter. "It was good to see you again Jason. Stay in touch!"
"I will." After her parents left, she just watched as Jason tried to bond with Ryder. Everything was okay, until Randy came home, then it became awkward.
"Hey babe, what are you two still doing up?"
Lexi practically jumped off the couch. "Why are you home so soon?"
Randy looked back and forth from Lexi to the guy he had never seen before. He was confused about the way she was acting. He had never felt angry towards her until now. He hoped that the idea of her cheating on him was wrong, but the sight he was seeing was telling him he was right. "I talked Vince into letting me come home sooner."
She smiled nervously. "Oh, let's talk in the kitchen."
He sat his bags down and took one last look at the guy playing with Ryder before he followed her. Once they were in the other room. He questioned her. "Who the hell is that guy?"
She took a deep breath. "That's Jason!"
"Jason who?" He demanded.
A tear fell from her eyes. "Ryder's father!"
Randy leaned back against the counter. "How is that possible?" She explained and hoped he would understand. "Where does this leave us?"
She held her hand up showing him the ring he had placed on her finger. "Engaged."
He pulled her into his arms, hugging her tight. "Good, cause I don't think I could of handled losing you."
She smiled. "Babe we are not going anywhere. We're a family now, you, me, Ryder, and..." She put his hand on her stomach.
His eyebrows raised. "Your pregnant!"
She nodded. "I was going to wait and tell you on our honeymoon. But given the circumstances, and not being for sure when that will be. I decided I should tell you as soon as possible, before I started to show."
He picked her up and held her close to him. "Damn baby, you have made me so happy. I love you Lex."
"I love you too!"
The couple walked back into the living room to join Ryder, and Jason. "It's getting late, I should go, so little man here can get some sleep."
"Dada." Ryder pulled away from Jason and reached out to Randy.
Randy smiled at the little guy. "Sorry Jason, he's been calling me that for awhile now."
Jason put his head down. "It's okay. Your the only one he has ever known. Thanks for taking care of them!"
"It was my pleasure." Jason hugged and planted a small kiss on Ryder's head before leaving. Now that their lives had changed drastically, only time will tell if or when everyone will have a happy ending!