After they had finished lunch, Mark paid the bill and they made their way back out to Mark's truck. Once inside the cab, they sat in silence as Mark drove back towards Elizabeth's apartment. Elizabeth tried to keep her focus on the moving scenery that flashed by the truck's window as they drove through the small town.
Her focus was broken though, when she heard Mark's voice cut through her thoughts. "I want you to take the housekeeping job back Elizabeth." Elizabeth turned her gaze to look at Mark's face. "You're giving me my job back?" Elizabeth questioned, as she continued to study Mark's face. "Why?" She still questioned. "Aren't you upset with me?"
"I'm upset that you lied to me." Mark said, as he continued to stare straight ahead as he smoothly glided the truck down the quiet street. "I'm even more upset at the son of a bitch that put you in this situation though."
Elizabeth said nothing as Mark's words sunk in. Why was he being so nice about all of this? It wasn't his obligation to take care of her or this baby. "I'm going to pay for your finances and your doctor bills in turn for your work." Mark said, as he threw a glance at her. "I want you to make a doctor's appointment as soon as you can." Elizabeth nodded, but still sat in silence. She couldn't believe things were turning out this way. Just this morning she was so unsure of her future and now, Mark had seemed to work out all of the details.
They pulled alongside the curb outside Elizabeth's apartment and Mark cut the engine. "Lets get your things and inform your landlord that you will no longer be living here." Elizabeth nodded as she slowly opened her door and slid out. Her head swirled as she walked into the building with Mark. All of this was happening so fast and she wasn't quite for sure what to make of it.
"Where is your landlord's door?" Mark asked as they walked down the creaky, old hallway. Elizabeth pointed to a door at the end of the hall, but still remained silent. The shock of all of this was still setting in on her. She had never expected to see Mark again, let alone ever go back to live at his house and work as his housekeeper for a second time.
"You go gather up your things and I will go talk to your landlord." Mark said, as he made his way towards Mrs. Jenkins' door. Elizabeth nodded once again and headed towards her apartment. She unlocked her front door and gently let the door swing open. Before she entered the small apartment, she closed her eyes and took several deep breathes to steady herself and calm her nerves. The effect Mark had on her mind and body was almost numbing. As if she couldn't even think anymore when she was around him.
Elizabeth made her way into the apartment and grabbed a small bag out of the living room closet. She then carefully began to place what few belongings she had into the bag. She had just zipped up the bag when Mark walked through the door. "Everything is settled." Mark replied, as he eyed Elizabeth's weary face. "Are you done in here?" "Yes." Elizabeth replied as she draped the strap of the bag over her shoulder.
"Well, let's lock up then and I will go give your key to Mrs. Jenkins'." Elizabeth locked the front door and then handed the key to Mark. She made her way towards the front of the apartment building as Mark dropped the key off. She stood there reading the fliers on the bulletin board as she waited for Mark. She wondered how Mark was going to act once she was living in his house once again. Was he going to pretend like nothing ever happened between them?
Despite however Mark was going to act, Elizabeth knew one thing for certain. Now that Mark knew she was pregnant with another mans child, there was no way he was going to want anymore nights like the one they had previously.