Searching

Ch7

"So how is it that you meet those two? They don't really seem the museum type," said Rick as he was buttoning his shirt.

"As a matter of fact I met them there. They were inquiring about the new artifacts that we had received. It was the day that you sent Alex with that interesting message…" said she giving him a raised eyebrow look.

"Message? What are you taking about…"

"Oh, you don't seem to remember the…I won't even repeat it."

As she said that he closed the distance between them, he stood behind her and put his arms around her waist.

"I can't believe we are going to have another one," said he with a huge grin.

"Another what?" asked Evie being playful.

Instead of responding with words, he began to rub her tummy.

"Mr. O'Connell, are you trying to seduce me?" continued Evie playfully.

"I thought I had already done that. If I seem to remember correctly, you are carrying my child…for the second time. But if you want I am up for it."

"Up for what?"

"You know," said Rick kissing her neck and slowly pushing her top down.

"No, I don't know…and for the moment I would rather keep it that way. Otherwise we will be later for supper at the O'Connors."

"But" said Rick with saddened features.

"If you're a good boy we can always play later. Now hurry, I don't want to be late."

"You're the one that always makes us late, so you hurry up and I will watch…"

"Since I seem to be the tardy one, why don't you go check on Alex, make sure he is ready."

"Fine, evil lady," said he with a smile as he left the room.

"Gee! Dad do we really have to go?"

"Yes"

"Why? We don't even know these people"

"Well we'll get to know them better. Ok. Now no more whining and just finish getting ready."

Alex began to mumble but kept getting ready knowing that there was no way for him to get out of going. After the family was ready they began on their way to the O'Connors.

While at the O'Connors…

James paced back and forth as nervous as never before. He sat down but quickly stood to continue on pacing.

"James you're going to wear out my floor," said Mary fidgeting around the house.

"Sorry"

"Its alright…just relax…take a couple of breaths…inhale…exhale…"said Rich comically trying to ease James' nerves.

"Shut up Rich, James do you want to help me with dinner. It might help you calm down if you are busy with something."

"Yes, thanks. I think that will help. What would you like me to do?"

"How about you make the salad?"

"Great"

As James got on preparing the salad, Mary pulled Rich to the side.

"Do you think he will be ok?"

"Yeah, he'll be fine."

"I hope so"

"To tell you the truth, I do too."

"How is the salad coming?" said Mary going over to James, but as he was about to answer the doorbell began ringing.

End OF Ch 7