Chapter 12: Love, Hate And Doubts
"Let's go find them" – She said as she left her bags in the hotel
"You need to rest. We'll look for them tomorrow"
"John, I can't wait! I don't know if they are gonna be here tomorrow" – She nervously said – "Oh…"
"What? Contraction?" – He asked, running to help her
"No, it's soon for that. One of the babies just kicked"
"What? And I missed it?" – He asked with a disappointed tone
"Don't worry. They will kick again"
"Yeah, but not for the first time"
"Let's get something to eat and then sleep. We'll have a busy day tomorrow, since you won't let me go tonight"
Next day…
"Mom, where's Eric?"
"Abby, he's… Oh my god! When?"
"Hey Maggie… John Carter, remember me?"
"Yes, yes" – She said, ignoring him – "When, Abby?"
"5 months ago"
"And who's the father? Is it twins?"
"Yes, it's twins, mom"
"And the father?"
"Well…"
Abby glances at John and is about to continue, but her mother interrupts her
"My god, Abby! Him?" – She asked, disappointed – "Why him?"
"Mom! It just happened. And he's the man I wanna spend the rest of my life with"
"No, he's not! Luka is! You're supposed to be with him! He's the right guy for you!"
"You can't tell me what or who is right for me or not! And stop talking about John this way! You don't know him, so don't say what you don't know!"
"I just want your best"
"No, you don't! If you did, you wouldn't have said those things!"
"You'll regret so much of this decision!"
"No, I won't! You know why? Because I have my own family now and I'll fight to hold it together"
"Oh, really? Even if the babies are bipolar?"
"What?"
"That's what you heard"
"You know what? You're only telling me this because you know I'll be a better mother than you!"
"Oh, c'mon! You know they can be bipolar"
John, noticing that Abby is about to cry, decides to interrupt
"All right. Enough, Maggie. You could let Abby down. Are you happy?"
"No! I didn't finish. She will feel everything she put me through"
"She didn't do anything! It's not her fault if you're sick and crazy! Stop making her feels bad!"
"I can't believe I spent my time coming here. I really thought you'd have changed. But people never change" – Abby said, involved by John's arms – "C'mon, John. Let's go back to Chicago"
In the way back to the hotel…
"I'm sorry"
"For what?"
"For bringing you with me. I mean, you were right, I shouldn't have come"
"Honey, it's ok. This was going to be something we'd have to deal, anyway"
"Yeah, I hope so. But… I think she might be right. Maybe they can be bipolar. I hate to admit it, but it's true"
"We're not sure yet"
"But there are good chances to be"
"Actually, genetically no. But let's not worry about this now, ok? We don't even know if they are or not"
"Ok. I'm sorry again. You know, for my mother's behavior"
"You don't have to apologize. It's not your fault that she's sick" – He said, holding her hand – "I just want you to be ok. Let's not worry about the others"
"The babies are kicking"
"Really?" – He puts his hand on her belly – "Wow, they are kicking a lot"
"Yes, but it still feels so good"
"Our family… our little family"
"It will grow much more"
She looks away and sees a really beautiful wedding dress in one store
Oh, that's beautiful!
"You know what? Let's get married" – He placed his hand on hers
"Here? Now?"
"I saw how much you liked that dress"
"But without telling anyone?"
"Yes, isn't that what you want?"
"Yeah, but not here… but let's do it"
And that night, they finally become husband and wife
"Finally" – He said, hugging her – "Married. We have to celebrate"
"I think we'll have to wait about 6 months. But I promise it'll be unforgettable"
"Ok, I can't do anything"
"I'm sorry, but babies weren't in my plans, at least not now"
"I know"
"Let's get some rest. We're leaving tomorrow"
"Wherever you say, Mrs. Carter"
"Oh yeah! I'll have to get used to being called Mrs. Carter"
2 days later, they're back to Chicago
"Oh my… I can't believe! Married?" – Susan asked, happy and disappointed for not being there to see
"Yeah"
"Congratulations!" – Neela said
"And how are things with Luka?"
"Good, he doesn't know yet, but I'm pregnant"
"Really? It's great"
"Everybody is jealous of us, honey. But only we are gonna have twins"
"John, stop being so irritating"
"I'm going to tell Luka"
"Good luck"
"Thank you"
Neela starts looking for Luka to tell him the news.
"Hey, I was looking all over for you"
"For what?" – He asked, kissing her.
"I have something to tell you"
"What is it?"
"Sit down" – She said, also sitting.
She takes his hand and puts it on her belly. He smiles.
"You are…"
"Yes, I'm pregnant"
"Honey, this is great!"
"Yes, isn't it?"
And they hug.