As Christina slowly crept into the room, she could see the look of sadness; on her sister's face. With one motion she then sat down beside her, knowing what had happened, " How about we talk in another room?"
Lilly slowly followed her sister into the next room, as she sat down on the bed; while Christina closed the door behind," I'm filing for divorce, found out that Scotty had secret bank account and he's also been cheating on me."
" He's not, I know that for sure. Wouldn't ruin your marriage by doing that. I think Scotty still longs to have his own life back," which was something that Christina had been sensing," He just need sometime to think, but walking out on both Isabella and Katie, would never happen."
Christina shared something with her sister," We both fear that because of our dad walking out on us, fearing that who we love will do the samething. Scotty loves you Lil, he's not thinking about divorcing you either. "
" What are you not telling me Chris?", Lilly asked, realizing that her sister knew nothing," You're right, I guess he does yearn for his old lift. Yet, be he could never live without the girls. Scotty still lied to me where this secret account came from."
Though she knew what her sister was saying was true, Lilly decided to let him have sometime. He did need some space, away from everybody," I heard what happened, sorry," knowing that Christina was now going to be raising two children alone, " You don't seem to be upset."
"I knew it wasn't going to work out, he took the van. We're using Laurie's car to get back home, her and dad are flying back up."
Lilly could see that Christina's mind was on both Johnathan and her unborn baby. That part was good, at least she was putting her kids first, " Hopefully one day, I'll get to see my little sister get married."
" Datings off limits for me. Might be better for the time being not to date anyone. I like just being a mom and having you living closeby," as Christina glancing over at Jonathan whom was sleeping in the playpen. Yet, Lilly was glad that her sister was happy just living her own life.
A little later on, she sat down on the couch beside her father,"I heard that the girls were a handful."
Paul chuckled softly," I'm the one who opened the account, to make sure that my daughter and grandkids, are taken care of. He needs to stop spending, I had the account locked," wanting to take care of his family. It was important for him to do this," Your sister also has one. I want to give my grandkids something that my girls didn't have."
" You can't blame youself dad for what happened. You should have told me, but Scotty tends to overspend a lot, we've fallen behind on some bills. He had to go ahead and buy a bigger TV, and other stuff."
" How much?" asked Paul," Let me help you Lilly, you are better at money than he is. We nearly got into an heated argument before the wedding over something."
Lilly knew just what that was about," He only pays one bill, I pay the rest. I think Scotty's yearning to be single again; going through some odd phase. We had a fight and he drove off angry, he'll get over it."
Although the next day was quiet, she still didn't hear anything from Scotty. Yet that was to be expected, but on the other hand; still wasn't about to give up on their marriage. The day went by fine, the next one seemed to be one that both sisters were dreading.
Although they were on the road, starting at 5:04 am; Lilly was beyond worried about Scotty. She had left quite a few messages on his cell; but he never returned any of her calls. Perhaps he just simple shut off his phone, and decided to clear his mind.
Whatever the case was, Lilly still feared that Scotty was never going to return home. That simply wasn't the case at all, in fact he had ever intention of returning. For now, he needed to clear his mind. For months now, Scotty wasn't thinking straight. He was overly stressed plus in addition to spending money that his father in-law had set up for financial purposes.
He did feel guilty about what he had said to Lilly, but more importantly the fact that he had also lied to her. The affair wasn't true, but in his hands was both her engagement and wedding rings; after she had given them to him; during their fight.
Could they possible reconcile after this, Scotty had hoped so. He didn't want to break up their family, Although the yearning to be single was still there, he knew that being married meant more to him that being alone.
Especially being a father now, which made him think about his twin daughters. How much he already was missing them. Yet couldn't face Lilly yet, after all he had said to her.
Meanwhile on the road, Lilly wasn't at all pleased to be driving in an old late 80's station wagon. Nonetheless, it having a broken radio, which made her extremely irritable. Not to mention, that Christina was now pestering her to pull into a rest stop," You see the traffic, I can't just pull over!"
Both sides of the highway were blocked due to both construction and a car accident up ahead. That was just the beginning, as Isabella grew even fussier in the backseat. Letting out another groan, Christina knew that they were going to have to pull over; once the traffic moved again," Bella has his attitude."
" Tell me about it, Katie's more reserved. She's the oldest, but more independent."
Christina nodded," Just as stubborn as her mother, think it's a Rush thing."
"Dad's just as stubborn, you are too Chris," Lilly replied," Would have been much better if we're able to have flown home instead. Getting the girls off to daycare the dayafter we return is going to be hell. Especially since I haven't any idea when Scotty is supposed to come back."
Although for now, Lilly had to concentrate on getting everyone home safe. Once the traffic had picked up, she got off and onto a better route. It had seemed as if they entire day was based on stopping to change diapers and to get some food to go; not exactly what both sisters had in mind.
Somewhere in George, Lilly found a regualar hotel but paid for a single room. That was fine since it had two separate beds. Once everyone had gotten settled, Christina ordered some takeout to be delievered. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, until Scotty decided to finally call Lilly.
Once inside of the bathroom, she knew it was better that way," Where are you? "she asked.
" I'm still in Florida, I'm sorry Lil."
" Just come home, I'm not mad at you. Just miss you," wanting to be with her husband again," The girls need their dad."
Scotty sighed from the other end,"Tell Bella and Katie that I love them. Should be home in a few days, just drive carefully Lil. "
" I love you," Lilly said, hearing him saying the samething back. After they had both hung up, she felt even lonelier now. Still the trip back home was far from over yet.
