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Helga relaxed in her home with her son. The two were playing a game of speed and having a good time. It had been a couple of days since she had found out and she was just getting used to the idea. She had taken a few days off and had decided to just spend time with her son.
"So are you excited to be a big brother she asked as they played. She wanted to make sure he was ok with this too, because the last thing she needed was to have him feel as if he was being replaced.
"Yes and no. I don't like that He isn't here. But it's ok that it's gonna be just the three of us. I hope they like baseball." Zack said as he suddenly won the game. Helga smiled. She was sad about that too, but loved that her son looked forward to playing baseball with his younger sibling.
"Why don't you go get your glove and ball and we'll go play some ball?" Helga said realizing that they hadn't played in such a long time. Zack smiled at his mom and ran to his room faster than lightning. . Helga shook her head as she went to her own room and got her glove. She walked out to see Zack at the door waiting. She loved playing with her son. The two left for Gerald field and talked about what names they should call Zack's baby brother or sister. Once they reached the field and started playing catch, they continued their talk.
"What about, Tate?" Helga asked as she threw the ball. Zack barely caught it. She was just throwing a few names around but she knew she had all the time in the world. Seven months in counting.
"Nah, sounds like a bully." Zack said as he threw the ball back. Helga smiled as she caught it. He was extremely cute; the boy clearly had a decent idea about this. It made her heart feel warm. The best part of her past was this little boy. This sweet child, and soon she'd have another that would make the situation better.
"Zack last time I talked to Penny, she said you were a bully." Helga said as she tossed a curve ball at him. Zack jumped to his side to catch it. She knew her kid was a lot like her, trying to be just strong. She knew it was hard for him seeing all the other boys with their dads. The closest thing to a dad Zack had been Phil and occasionally Gerald who would try to include Zack in his and Phoebe's life. The kid was Lucky that was for sure.
"Well, yeah, but there can't be two bullies." Zack said as he caught the ball. Zack looked at the ball for a minute. Helga waited for him to throw the ball.
"Do you think he'll come back now that I'll have a brother or sister?" He asked as he threw the ball. Helga caught it, she knew he meant Arnold. Helga hadn't really given Arnold too much thought. She realized that now there was no chance at him coming back but still she didn't really know how to answer that. It still stung her heart, not that she'd let anyone know.
"He better or I'll find him and show him why he doesn't run out on a child." A voice came from behind Helga. It couldn't be, could it? She saw Zack's Sad face Look behind her in shock. Helga turned and it seemed as if time stood still as she looked to see Arnold walking towards them, no more than a few feet away. She felt as if she couldn't move she didn't want to see him. Not now.
"What are you doing here?" She said just loud enough for him to hear. Zack stood his ground behind his mom. Arnold stared at Helga; she wore short jean shorts that barley covered her ass, and a hot pink tang top with her long blond hair in a ponytail.
"I know Helga, I know you're pregnant, and I want to find him. I want to make things right." Arnold said. Helga stared at Arnold, not knowing what to say at his words. How did he know? Must have been Gerald, she'll get him for that. She wanted to snap at him but still felt frozen. Then an outburst of laughter erupted behind her. She turned to peer at her son who was hunched over and laughing. A slow smile came to her lips as she realized why. Zack knew the truth; the only one who was out of the loop was Arnold. An idea popped into her head just turned to face Arnold. It wasn't quite the right time yet. A wicked grin came to her lips.
"Tell you what football head, Join us for a game and we'll talk, you interrupted my mother son bonding and I don't really feel like talking about that." Helga said with a smirk on her face. Zack stopped his laughing and smiled. He knew what his mom was up to; they did this all the time when someone interrupted a game.
"Fine. Have it your way." Arnold finally agreed. Grabbed his mitt from his back pocket. He had planned on playing with some neighborhood kids but then when he saw Helga and Zack, he decided to put his plan into action. The three got into their spots and Helga threw a hard ball to Arnold.
"So, what made you come?" Helga said as he caught the ball. Her heart nearly stopped as she held her breath for his answer. She hoped that it was for something stupid so he would just be on his way.
"Why do you want to know?" Arnold shot back at her, as he tossed the ball to Zack. Helga glared at Arnold. He was clearly in a mood.
"Cause you left, and out of nowhere your back." Helga said as Zack threw the ball her way. She caught it easily. She also avoided mentioning that she told him to never come back, she meant it but wouldn't let Zack know that.
"I had some stuff to deal with that couldn't wait. I'm back now, what does it matter?" Arnold said as she threw a fast ball his way. Was he really that dense? Of course it matters, she needed to know if he was there for her, not just there because he felt bad.
"You know, it's real cute that you're trying to help and make things better, but the only reason I'm not socking you in the face right now is because I don't want to corrupt Zack." Helga said as Arnold caught the ball. Her words held up her wall but behind it she was still scared still hoping and still hurt.
"And because you wouldn't like it." Zack said as Arnold tossed him the ball.
"I know I messed up. I'm sorry, Helga, really I am. I want to talk this out with you. Really, please, understand I really didn't know what to do at the time. Please let me explain." Arnold said as Zack caught the ball. Helga looked at her son. She didn't know if she should believe him. Her heart wanted her too, but at the same time could she really forgive him? She then knew she would have to trust Zack on this one, because she couldn't trust herself.
"What do you think Zack, Should we give football head a chance?" Helga said. Zack looked at the ball for a moment then at his parents. She hoped he wouldn't lead her on the wrong way with his choice. Zack threw the ball back at Arnold. That right there was Helga's sign that let her knew what Zack wanted. Zack wanted a father, and more or less, He wanted his father. Arnold caught the ball.
"Alright Football head, you better start explaining." Helga said lightly, with her hands on her hips. It was going to be a long night and he had a lot to tell her.