Chapter 8

Kate arrived home and went to check on her messages, hope that John had called back. A disappointing look came across her face when she read 'no new messages'. Walking into the kitchen she poured herself and glass of water, 'Oh John……what am I going to do?…..I'm carrying you child and your not here..' she though to herself as she headed into her bedroom. Stopping at the bed she looked and saw her reflection in the mirror. 'Just when I think things are going great…they go and get screwed up', she said as she wiped a tear from her eye. Turning around Kate noticed something small on her night table, walking closer she noticed it was her wedding ring and John's wedding ring. Picking them up she remembered when they had taken them off.
Flashback

"Are you sure?" asked John staring into her eyes. Nodding her head Kate smiled. Stepping closer, John kissed her forehead, "Than let's do this right", he said as he walked over to the night stand and placed his wedding ring on it. Kate walked up behind him and did the same.

End flashback

'I lost Roman…and now I've lost John..' Kate cried as she threw her glass of water across the room. Holding her stomach, Kate broke into tears. Just than she felt a sharp pain emerge from her lower stomach. Screaming Kate fell to her knees. "John………..oh god…….John!!" she cried as the pain worsened.

On the island..

After saying good-bye to Marlena, John headed to the one place that he knew he could get his mind off of things. "John what are you doing here, shouldn't you be with Marlena?" asked Caroline as John entered the pub.

"No…..she would rather be with Roman", he said taking a seat. "Vic give me a shot of the strongest thing you have". Nodding his head, Victor grabbed the bottle of whiskey. "Oh dear….John I'm soo sorry." Looking up at Caroline, John smirked. "Her feelings for Roman have risen again, only this time they wont go away…..she wants to be with him…she doesn't love me.." said John as he took a swig of his shot. "Another one Vic". "John…you and Marlena have been through so much…you're the great loves of each other's live…." said Caroline as she placed her hand on John's shoulder. "This island……this island is what did it….maybe it's for the best." John said as he took another swig of this shot. "What about Kate?" asked Victor as he poured John another shot, but before John could answer Bo entered the pub, "John's going back to Salem and taking care of his unborn child", said Bo walking up to his mother and father. Caroline and Victor looked at each other in shock, "What do you mean unborn child?" asked Victor. "Oh John didn't tell you…after Marlena died, he and Kate slept together and now she's pregnant", yelled Bo. Turning around and rising to his feet, John looked into Bo's eyes with a cold stare. "You know damn well that's not what happened." "Oh okay, than tell me John..tell me what made you decide to sleep with my brother's wife." Bo yelled. "Kate and I had both mourned….they were dead, we were just trying to move on with our lived.." John said calmly not taking his eyes off of Bo. "I loved Marlena with my hear and soul..but I guess what wasn't enough for her. Now I'm going to find a way off of this island and get back to Kate, because at least I know she loves me..she need me", John said as he grabbed the bottle of whiskey and headed out the door.

"Bo, why would you attack him like that? Can't you see that he's hurting? He just lost the love of his life…"said Caroline hitting her son in the shoulder. "Mom, what John and Kate did was wrong…they cheated on their spouses…." "Bo, they didn't know anyone of us were alive….they thought that they had buried their spouses…..Bo…what Roman and Marlena did was wrong, they knew that John and Kate were alive. Now I know that I'm probably the last person you want advice from but here it is anyway…..John is hurting, he doesn't have anyone on this island…the though he had Marlena but her and Roman are together, and he can't even get back to Kate because there's no way off this island…now, I think that you should help him out instead of attacking him." Victor said as he took a seat beside Caroline. Looking around, Bo headed for the door. "Your right….your right dad", he said as he walked out the door. Victor and Caroline stared at each other, 'did he just call me dad' thought Victor.

At the Penthouse…

Roman and Marlena had fallen asleep, shortly after John had left. Marlena opened her eyes and watched as Roman slept. She remembered that it has always been Roman that she was meant to be with, and being with John made her forget all her feeling for Roman. She had longed to be with him, she wanted to be with Roman and only Roman…..but the more she thought about it, the more she wondered if he wanted the same thing. "Doc what's wrong?" asked Roman as he turned his head and opened his eyes. "Nothing Roman…I…I was just thinking", she said taking her eyes off of him. "Doc you can tell me". "Roman…do you still love Kate?" asked Marlena. Roman rose from the couch, "Doc, of course I love her..she was my wife……I love her…" he started. Marlena took his hand in hers, "I'm sorry Roman…" Roman shook his head, "No Doc I'm sorry…I love Kate….and you…you belong with John. You've always belonged with John and I belong with Kate. Doc, we had our chance…and you ruined that..I've moved on", he said as he headed to the door. "But Roman…I love you…I choose you.." cried Marlena. Shaking his head, Roman left, leaving Marlena alone and crying. She had thrown John out, and now Roman had thrown her away. 'Why..why Roman….I did I do this…Roman!!" she screamed.

Marlena suddenly woke up, 'oh my god' she thought to herself. Looking around she saw that she was still in the penthouse and that Roman was still beside her. "Doc, what's wrong?" asked Roman as he turned his head and opened his eyes. "Roman I have to know….do you love Kate?" asked Marlena. Roman looked shocked, "Doc, why would you ask me that, when you already know the answer…..of course I love Kate. Her and I were married, we shared a love…but Doc, I belong with you…it's always been you. I love you soo much", he said as he pulled her into a passionate kiss. Pulling away Marlena smiled, "Oh Roman…I love you too", she said as he pulled him into a kiss.