Love at first sight Chapter 4
I found it very hard to remain calm as Bill and I discussed our separation… he had a few choice words for me that were uttered under his breath and when I heard him call me a "cheap slut", it took everything in me not to hit him over the head with Maggie's vase that my hand subconsciously was reaching for. Maggie kept a safe distance but would shoot a glare our way if we started getting loud. I knew that it was tough for Maggie to be a witness to this because no matter how much loved me, Bill was her son and once the divorce would be final, I would just be a trinket in her life to be packed away and never to be seen again. I suddenly felt lonely and my heart broke just a little more knowing that things would never be the same between Maggie and I. After Bill's second uttered "cheap slut", Maggie slammed down her coffee mug and walked into the room. "William Scully, have you forgotten where you are?! Who you are?! Your Dad would be ashamed to hear you speak that way to Tara!" Bill Scully looked downright embarrassed that his Mom was scolding him in front of me. "I don't EVER want to hear you call her that, she is the mother of your children, my grand babies, so you better carefully think about the next words that come out of your mouth or you will be leaving the house your father built!" I looked at her with awe and new found respect. Bill uttered "I am sorry." With that Maggie turned her heels and left us alone once more.
Bill and I continued our conversation with as much civility as we could muster all while keeping our children in mind. After a few hours we came to a mutual agreement. We had both agreed to joint custody and I would keep them longer when he was shipped off to sea. We sat in awkward silence, I didn't know how to end the conversation when Bill finally got up, "Well, I am going to say goodbye to the kids …I guess I will see you in court." He turned to walk out to the back and I stood up to follow him out when I nearly walked into his back. He had suddenly stopped before he reached the door and made a low growling sound. He roughly opened the door and stepped out... I had to look around him to see what had caused that sudden reaction and that is when I saw Walter speaking with Maggie in the backyard. I didn't hear his car pull up to the house. I quickly snapped out of it when I realized Bill was purposely walking towards Walter. I then saw Walter turn and pull himself up to his full height and cross his arms in front of him. I felt my heart was in a vice grip as fear coursed through my body and I quickly ran to catch up to Bill.
Bill was quietly seething and he was eyeballing Walter, my only saving grace was that the kids were playing a few feet from Walter. Maggie also stopped Bill with one of her famous Scully glare. "Bill." Walter nodded his head once as he acknowledged him. Bill said nothing in return but I saw how his fists were clenched. Bill then looked to his kids. "Matt! Kat! Come here you guys; give your Dad a kiss goodbye." The kids ran up to him and said their proper goodbyes. I looked past Bill and into Walter's eyes; he gave me a small reassuring smile. I smiled back. Bill then stood and gave Maggie a quick kiss on the cheek and a hug. He then turned to me. "Tara, we'll talk soon." He then purposely brushed past Walter, but Walter must have been expecting it because he didn't budge. Bill threw a disgusted look his way and Walter stepped a little closer. I quickly made my way to Walter and placed my hand on his arm and he slowly backed away. Bill smirked then kept walking and left. I was so relieved to see Walter that when he hugged me hello I fiercely returned his hug with everything in me. When he looked down at me, he brushed his thumb across my cheek. I didn't realize I was crying. He smiled and kissed my forehead. "It's all right, I am here now." With that the floodgates opened and I cried silently into his shoulder as he held me tighter.
Months passed after my meeting with Bill and our divorce was finalized. The kids were attending a private school in D.C. after Bill finally agreed and signed the consent forms. Matt and Kat were unhappy at first going through the whole meeting new friend's thing but after a few months they adjusted and were happy to be there. 11 years of being married to Bill and with two signatures, it was over. I can move on and start my new life with Walter. The same day my divorced was finalized, Walter decided that we should celebrate. He asked that I wear my nicest dress and that a limo would come and pick me up. Maggie showed up to watch the kids and she wished for me to be happy. After finding my little black dress and sexiest pumps, I climbed into the limo and was whisked away. I wondered if this was how Cinderella felt when she was going to the ball. I arrived at a very fancy restaurant and looked around for Walter when I found him, he took my breath away. He stood tall and handsome in his best dark suit and I wondered who I need to thank for sending this beautiful man into my life? I kissed him and he smiled. "You look stunning." I knew I was blushing because he just smiled wider.
We had a lovely meal, we both felt carefree and loving. Walter excused himself and left me with my own thoughts for a while. I was daydreaming and I didn't realize he had walked back towards me and he had a bouquet of the most beautiful red roses I have ever seen. "Tara, you captured my heart the moment I laid eyes on you at the hospital. I can't imagine my life without you and your kids." My heart stopped, is he doing what I think he is doing? "Please do me the honor and become my wife." He bent down on one knee and produced the most beautiful ring I have ever seen. Tears were streaming down my face and I sat there in stunned silence for a heart beat when I finally started to nod. "Yes, yes Walter I will marry you. We will marry you." I placed a hand on my growing belly. He had unshed tears in his eyes as he slipped the ring on my finger. We kissed each other with so much passion; I feared my heart was going to burst.
Walter and I were married soon after. One evening I was helping Matt with his homework at the kitchen table, Kat was quietly playing in the living room floor and Walter was holding our newborn son Oscar in his strong arms. I felt my heart swell with so much love for my family. This path that I was placed on started with so much uncertainty, confusion and heartache. No one tell you that sometimes it gets messy before you get your happy ending, but I have no regrets this is where I was finally meant to be. I am home.