Chapter 6
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Frank entered his apartment quietly. He put his briefcase and the flowers he had bought for Nancy down. It was really quiet and he was wondering what Nancy was doing. He tiptoed to her room just in case she was sleeping because he knew she needed all the sleep she could get. When he got to her room his heart began to beat rapidly. Her room looked clean and unused, the bed made and unwrinkled. Frank looked around and noticed a note on the dresser. He walked slowly over to it, and then picked it up and read it.
Dear Frank,
I'm sorry about coming into your life and turning it upside down. I shouldn't have bothered you. Thanks so much for your hospitality I can always count on you and I know it. If you're wondering where I am right now, I am on my way to Chicago to see Ned. I have to tell him about the baby. I'm not sure where anything is going to go from there, but just remember I will always love you, you are the best friend I have ever had.
Thanks again, for everything.
Love,
Nance
Frank was really upset. Didn't she know he loved her? Why would she go to Ned's by herself, what if he was drunk, he could hurt her and the baby. He knew what he was going to do right at that moment. He called the airport and asked them when their next flight to Chicago was. Then he packed some things, locked up the house, and went out of the door.
In River Heights
Nancy stepped out of the taxi and looked at the house she knew so well. It was her childhood home. She walked up the driveway and to the front door. Taking a deep breath she knocked on the door. As soon as she knocked on it, Hannah swung the door open. Hannah looked at her quietly and then began to smile.
"Nancy, how good it is to see you!" Hannah gave Nancy a big motherly hug and a kiss on the cheek. How are you? It's been so long. Are you hungry?"
Nancy smiled at Hannah's welcome; she was always worried about Nancy being hungry. "Hannah it's great to see you too, I missed you a lot. I will take you up on that hungry thing though, I'm starving."
Laughing the women walked into the house. Nancy looked around and was very glad to see that nothing had changed. She looked at the door to her Father's office and then looked at Hannah. Knowing what Nancy was asking her; she nodded and told Nancy he was in there. Nancy took a deep breath and knocked on his door. She heard her father's deep, familiar voice say come in, and then pushed the door open slowly. Her father was looking at papers on his desk, but raised his head when she came in. Then he saw his face lit up, and a look of shock registered on his face.
"Nancy! Oh I missed you!" Carson stood up and enveloped his only daughter in a big hug.
"I missed you too Dad," Nancy said, her voice muffled from having her head against his chest, "I'm sorry it took me so long to visit."
Carson just smiled at her daughter and told her it didn't matter because she was here now. Nancy looked at her dad and took a deep breath. She knew she had to tell her dad, and she needed to do it now. She told her father she had something to tell him and Hannah that she needed to get out the way. Carson called in Hannah, and they waited for her to come. When she came in, Nancy got up and began to pace nervously.
" Okay, you guys, I have to tell you something. I'm . . . uhh . . . pregnant." Nancy looked at her dad and Hannah and waited for a reaction. Both of them looked shocked at first, and then they were really excited.
" My baby is having a baby," Carson began, " congratulations!" Carson gave his daughter another big hug. Hannah smiled, she was so happy. This girl she had raised had become such a beautiful and strong woman. Now she was having her own baby. Hannah hugged her little girl while holding back sobs. When she pulled away she noticed the not-so-happy look on Nancy's face. She didn't look excited at all. Carson noticed it too, and he and Hannah looked at each other. Then Hannah pushed Nancy down into a chair, and Carson asked her what was wrong. Nancy considered lying, but she knew they would see right through it. So she sat there, and told them the whole truth.
Plane to Chicago
Frank was restless he needed the plane to go faster. He was worried that something really bad was going to happen. He had this strange feeling in the pit of his stomach. He just hoped Nancy hadn't gone to Ned's yet.