Chapter 25
As Elaine walked she couldn't help but wonder what Alex had been up too since he had written the letter.
Back in New York City…
Alex was doing alright, he missed Elaine something awful but he wasn't going to let it bring his whole life down. It had been two months since Elaine had moved to Chicago. Sadly, he was starting to get used to things without her. The hardest part about not having her around was that when he really needed to talk she was the one he went too. He supposed he could have called her but he learned after he had talked to her that one time that it reminded him just how much he missed her.
One day at the garage, Alex and Tony were sitting and playing cards when Latka wearily walked in. Alex looked up at Latka and said, "Hey Latka, how are you? You seem kind of tired."
Latka walked over to Alex saying, "I am tired, Alex. Simka has been having her morning sickness and it starts at four in the morning. And when she isn't having her morning sickness she is complaining."
"Complaining about what?" Tony asked curiously.
"Oh everything. The weather, dinner, our apartment, but especially Elaine." Latka answered.
Both Alex and Tony frowned at the mention of Elaine. They did feel really bad though because it must be hard not having a woman who knows what she's going through to talk too. Alex spoke up, "Do Simka and Elaine ever talk?"
Latka nodded, "Yeah, they talk every now and then on the phone. She says it's not enough though. She misses her terribly."
Tony sighed, "So do I."
"Yeah… I do too." Agreed Alex.
"Do you think we will ever see her again?" Tony wondered.
"Yes," Latka began, "she promised to come when Simka is having her baby. She told me to call her when she is in labor."
Tony perked up, "Really? Alright!" Alex, on the other, hand had mixed emotions. He was thrilled to know that he would get to see her again, but after all of his attempts for closure, this would undo everything, wouldn't it? His happiness about knowing that he'd be seeing her again prevailed over the other, he smiled, "That's great!" he said joyfully. I guess there's no knowing what will happen until the time comes… he thought. He'd just have to wait and see.