Chapter 11
Diana came downstairs after a short rest to find the house deserted. She put the kettle on and prepared a cup of green tea for herself, hoping it wouldn't make her feel as sick as the smell of coffee clearly did. There was a knock at the door which disturbed her thoughts causing her to knock over the cup and saucer and sent it crashing to the floor.
"Diana, it's Siobhan. Is everything alright in there."
"Yes, just a minutes." Diana called out.
She left the shrards of porcelain lying on the floor as she walked out to answer the front door. When she opened it, she was greeted with Siobhan.
"Hi Diana, can I come in."
"I suppose so, go through."
Siobhan walked through to the kitchen and saw the broken cup and saucer lying on the floor. She put her bag on the counter and bent down and started picking up the pieces. Diana walked in behind her and looked down to see what Siobhan was doing.
"You don't need to do that. I can get it."
"It's alright Diana, I don't mind really."
"Thank you. So what can I do for you."
"Huh, oh yeah right. Can we sit down." She asked, placing the cup and saucer in the bin.
"Ofcourse."
Diana walked through to the sofa in the other room and Siobhan made her way through to join her. They sat for a few moments in silence before Diana spoke again.
"Siobhan, what is it you wanted to see me about."
"Look, you can tell me to butt out if you like but I…"
"Butt out of what."
"Jimmy's over the road with Bobby and Kev."
"Oh and?"
"Well he looked a bit down and he and I got talking."
"I see."
"He told me about your news."
"My news, is that how he put it."
"He's really worried about you."
"I'll bet he is."
"You know, not long before Jimmy and I broke up, I thought I was pregnant. I mean it turned out to be a false alarm but still."
"Why are you telling me this Siobhan."
"Because Jimmy was never as concerned about me, the way he is about you right now. When we thought I was pregnant, Jimmy wasn't as enthusiastic as he is about this baby. Which just goes to show that he didn't care about me the same way he cares about you. He and I weren't love, you two are."
"It's just all happened so fast." She whispered.
"I know but Diana there's no doubting that Jimmy loves you and that baby. There's nothing he wouldn't do for you. He's crazy about you."
"And I him. I never thought I'd ever hear myself say that but it's true. The way he's looked after me all these weeks, I just don't know what I would have done without him."
"So what's the problem."
"I'm old Siobhan. Too old to be having another baby, with Jimmy and I together, this baby will be Alex and Molly's Aunt or Uncle, Ann's baby Sister. The whole thing sounds sordid."
"It's life. You can't help who you fall in love with. Officially you and Jimmy aren't related, at least not anymore. What's happened is nothing to be ashamed off."
"How do you think Molly and Alex will feel when they find out about this and Ann, oh my god. My own Daughter will disown me."
"Okay, yeah she'll be angry at first, I mean you can't blame her but she'll get over it in time. None of this will be worth loosing her own Mother over. You and Jimmy will just have to be patient."
"I know you're right."
"So what will you do."
"Ofcourse I'm going to have the baby. I'm just so damn scared, I'm not young Siobhan, there are risks at my age but I do want it and as long as I know Jimmy's behind me, I think we can do this."
Siobhan gave a small squeal of happiness and pulled Diana in for a hug.
"Thank you for talking to me Siobhan. It helped a great deal."
"My pleasure."
Diana and Siobhan started taking baby names and the usual baby stuff for a good half an hour before they heard the front door opening and Jimmy walking through.
"Jimmy." Siobhan smiled.
"Hey Siobhan. Diana."
"Hello Jimmy."
Siobhan noticed the looks Jimmy and Diana were giving each other and the akwardness she was beginning to feel just sitting there.
"I should probably be going. You two need some time alone."
"Thank you for the talk Siobhan."
"Aww Diana you're welcome. See you soon."
Jimmy followed Siobhan to the door to say goodbye.
"Well, how did it go." Jimmy asked.
"Go talk to her and I'll tell you something Jimmy. If you ever do anything to hurt her, I'll kill you myself. Go it."
"Got it."
"See you later."
Jimmy closed the door and took a deep breath before walking back through. Diana was now standing waiting for Jimmy's return.
"You two have a good talk then." Jimmy asked, reluctantly.
"We did, oh Jimmy I'm so sorry for the way I behaved earlier." She said, walking over to him.
"You had good reason."
"I was just so shocked and scared about this. I still am."
"Whatever you decide you want to do, just know that I'm behind you 100%."
"After a long chat with Siobhan, I know what I want."
"You do, and what's that."
"You, Molly and Alex and this baby."
"Really, you mean it."
"I'm still nervous but as long as I know I have you behind me, that's all I need." She smiled.
"I love you so much, both of you."
"I love you too."
To Be Continued…