Ch. 7

Sell me your shares

Babe was at Fusion two days later, the day after Christmas, typing in the files that Dani had handed to her. She hadn't really talked other than asked the occasional question since she had gotten there 3 hours earlier. Both Simone and Dani had learned from Bianca what had happened. They both worried about what would happen when Kendall showed up.

"Hey Babe would you like anything? I'm going on a coffee run." Dani asked Babe.

"Um, no thanks." Babe said, glancing at the girl and smiling.

"You know, iced cappuccinos are really good."

"Well, I guess it couldn't hurt." Babe said, and Dani walked out of Fusion.

"Do you need some help, Babe?" Simone asked.

"I'm guessing you guys know about what happened?" Babe asked, looking as Simone.

"Yeah, we got filled in. I know how much stuff like that hurts. But I know Kendall didn't mean it." Babe shot her a look, "OK, well maybe she did."

"Thanks for your help, but I'll be fine. I promise. I typed all the files in that you needed me to. Do you need anything else?" Babe asked.

"All I need is this guy contacted about some of our shipments." Simone handed Babe a number.

"Done," Babe smiled and Simone and sat back down and grabbed the phone.

"And after you take care of that guy, why don't you take the day off?" Simone said and then walked back into the office, needing to work on a few other things.

A little while later Dani returned with Babe's iced cap. She handed it to her.

"How much do I owe you?" Babe asked, reaching for her purse.

"Free of charge." Dani smiled warmly at her.

Babe smiled back and watched Dani walk out of the room, going to get some more numbers for Simone.

The elevator doors opened and Zach Slater walked out and he stopped when he saw Babe.

"Just the person I was looking for." Zach stared down at Babe.

"What do you want?" Babe asked.

"I think we have some stuff to talk about."

"Like what?" Babe asked, not taking her eyes off the computer.

"Listen, I know Kendall hates you working here and all the added stress isn't good for a pregnant woman." Babe chuckled a little and took a loud sip of her iced cap causing Zach to stop, and then he continued when she had finished, "So I think you should sell me your shares."

Babe looked up at him and set her drink down, "You think I should huh?" Babe asked, and then saw the look on his face, "You're serious, aren't you."

"What, do I have my joking face on?" Zach asked.

Babe stood up, "Not really. Well I got an answer for you, Mr. Slater."

"Zach, please." He said.

"Fine Zach, no." Babe told him.

"What?" He asked, surprised.

"Can you not hear me? Fine, read my lips. N-O. Sorry, but I like it here."

"I think you might want to reconsider." Zach said, walking around the desk.

"Why is that?" Babe asked, crossing her arms.

Zach walked closer to her, causing her to fall back into her chair. Zach placed both his hands on the chair's sides, not letting Babe stand back up.

"Because one, It is a lot of money, and two, I can make this job a living hell for you, Babe. I know Kendall hates you. Hell I hate you for what you have done to Bianca and Miranda, my niece."

"Oh yeah, I forgot your brother raped Bianca." Babe said to him.

Zach gritted his teeth and placed his face closer to Babe's, "You might want to reconsider, because by the time I'm done with you, you'll be begging me to buy your shares."

"What in the hell do you think you're doing?" JR growled, grabbing Zach and pulling him away from Babe.

"Are you OK?" JR asked Babe, and she nodded shakily, "What were you doing, threatening her?"

"All I wanted was to buy her shares and make her a rich woman, that's all." Zach said.

"She'll get plenty of money working at this job; she doesn't need your cash. Get out, and if I see you near Babe again..." JR didn't finish his threat, and just let it hang in the air.

Zach fixed his suit and laughed, "I'm scared, Junior."

Zach turned to leave and looked back at Babe, "My offer is still open."

"I don't think so." Babe said.

Zach shrugged, and turned towards the elevator and seen Kendall walking out.

"Zach, what are you doing here?" Kendall asked worried.

"I came to talk to Babe, that's all." Zach said, looking back towards Babe.

"Listen, I know what she told you, and I can explain." Kendall said.

"What she told me... Kendall, what are you talking about?" Zach asked, confused.

"She didn't tell you..." Kendall realized, glancing at Babe.

"Tell me what?" Zach asked.

Babe saw her chance, and took it, "That your wife is a cheating skank." Babe said, walking away from JR and towards Zach.

"What?" Zach asked, looking at Babe, "Don't talk about her like that."

"Why not, it's the truth? I wonder where she was last night..." Babe said, looking at Kendall who was glaring at her, and then at JR who was frowning.

"She was at Erica's house." Zach told Babe.

Babe laughed, "Not quite."

Zach looked at Babe, and she could almost see the air bubble form above his head with a question mark inside.

"Would you like to tell him or should I?" Babe asked Kendall.

"Babe, don't do this." JR said, coming up to her.

She looked at him and he was shocked by the pain he saw in her eyes and the coldness of her voice, "Why not?"

Babe glanced at Kendall and when Babe saw she wasn't talking, she went ahead and told Zach, "Your wife was at JR's house last night."

Zach looked at Kendall and then at Babe, "So?"

"Do you know what they were doing?" Babe asked, and Zach kept his expression blank even though he knew what was coming next, "They were in bed, together, naked... I'll let you fill in the rest."

Zach turned and stared at Kendall, the pain evident on his face.

AN: Sorry I had to make Zach so evil, but it was the only way I could have Kendall break his heart. And it also went with my story, so for those Zach and Zendall fans (me included) out there I'm sorry! And BTW, is anyone else excited about tomorrow on AMC? JR looked like he was about to cry as he told Babe he was sorry! I can't wait to see it! -Danielle