We got the apartment and were able to close in three weeks. We actually moved in a week ago. There are still so many boxes we need to unpack but the at least the big furniture was moved for us. Derek decided to lease his old place rather than sell it and is actually making a profit. Only he could manage that. Broadway is now only a month away and work is more consuming than ever. Everyone is getting along and without Ivy around the drama seems to have faded away.
Speaking of Ivy no one has heard from her since Boston. After Tom found out Ivy's mother came to the theater that day, He and Sam never returned to the hospital. Sam had to tried calling her but the number had been disconnected almost immediately. Sam had wanted to talk to Ivy he had so many questions he wanted answers too. As for Derek and I, it was probably best she didn't want to talk. I honestly think Derek would would have done something he'd regret if given the chance to confront her. Me, I didn't care. No matter what Ivy would have told me about Derek, it wouldn't have made a difference. I trust him unconditionally. There have been many times when he didn't know I was watching and I've seen women coming on to him. It amazes me though how much he's changed. Where as the old womanizing Derek would be flirting with each of them; the new Derek doesn't even notice. He'll always be charming but I have no doubt where his heart belongs.
"Love, I can't seem to locate the box containing the rest of my workout clothes" "Babe I labeled the boxes did you check both closets?" "No, why would I check your closet" "Derek seriously?" I can't help but laugh. "Your closet has so many more boxes than mine, I don't have time" He pouts; God his lips look sexy when he does that. "Well you better make the time or you'll have to show up to rehearsal naked" I grin. "I'll make it worth your effort" He tells me as his lips place ghost kisses up and down my neck. "Mr. Wills are you trying to bribe me?" I whisper. "Is it working?" he asks "It feels great I say in a husky voice" but "Nope, your going to have to help me sort through the boxes if you want to make it to rehearsal on time and in clothes" I laugh "Fine" He extends his hand and we make our way to the closet.
Seven boxes later we finally find his clothes. "Thank you Love, I promise your reward will be worth it tonight" He pulls me close and into one very intense kiss. "But right now we have 30 minutes to make it to theater." Panting, breathless and desperately wanting more I moan "can't we be just a few minutes late" "A few minutes?" He questions smugly "Since when have we ever taken just a few minutes" I can't help but burst into laughter. "Fine but you don't have to be so smug"
We hail a cab and make it to the theater with five minutes to spare. We are about to enter when we hear someone call my name. When we turn around we are both shocked to see the person standing in front of us "Ivy" Derek calmly says never letting go of my hand. "What are you doing here?" he asks. "I need to talk to Karen" she says "Whatever you have to say Ivy; you can say in front of Derek." Her eyes start to well with tears and she looks scared "I'm pregnant" she says almost in a whisper "What?" I ask "I'm pregnant and its Dev's" her voice trails off. I look at Derek and we both know that cameras are everywhere. "Lets go inside Ivy" I take her hand and lead her into the theater. As we make our way inside almost immediately I see the jaws drop on everyone's face. Julia and Tom are the first to make their way towards us but Derek cuts them off leading them instead across the isle. I can hear him yell to Linda to start rehearsal with Tom's song Smash. Ivy and I find a seat. I try not to sound callus but I have to ask "What do you want Ivy?" "I don't know how to reach him" She tells me. I can see vulnerability in her eyes. "I figured he would still be trying to reach you; am I right?" She questions I nod. "Look, I don't expect him to want the baby but financially I can't do this alone." "My mother has kicked me out because I want to keep the baby. Right now I'm looking for a place to rent" "All I want from him is to help with money." She explains "Do you think he'll do that?" she asks "Ivy, to be honest I don't know" I answer her. "The Dev I thought I knew would but now I can't say." "I'll give you his number." "Wait, will you call him for me please? I don't think he will take my call" She pleads Not sure what to do I look up at Derek and I see him give me a wink and a smile. That alone affirms my decision. "Sure I say. Let me get my phone" I stand up and make my way to where Derek, Tom and Julia are standing. I explain to them what Ivy has asked me to do and all three tell me to take as much time as we need. Tom also offers when we are done to give us a ride where ever we need to go and to spend the morning with us. Derek lets me know he will work around me.
I head back to Ivy and taking a seat next to her she grabs my hand. Together we take a deep breath and I dial a number I never thought I would use again. "Hello" I hear a British accent say on the other line. "Karen, is that you?" I hear him say as I pass the phone to Ivy.