CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 13
A couple months had passed since I had called Jack's phone and a girl answered it. I didn't really know what was going on, but I tried to just let things go and move on with my life. It was rough for me, but I couldn't let the baby suffer from Jack's wrongdoing. Work was good and the baby was healthy. I hadn't tried to call Jack since that one night. Jack had called the house a few times, but I told Evelyn and Bobby that I didn't want to talk to him.
I was sitting on the couch, watching T.V. with Evelyn when the front door opened.
"Jackie!" I heard Evelyn yell as she got up and walked towards the door.
My heart felt like it had stopped when I heard her say Jack's name. I looked over towards the door as I saw Jack and Evelyn hugging.
"I didn't know you were coming home today," Evelyn said as she hugged Jack.
"I wanted to surprise everyone," Jack said as he pulled back from the hug.
Jack looked around and saw me sitting in the living room. He walked towards me and had his arms out to hug me. I shook my head as tears came to my eyes. I stood up and started to walk towards the steps. Jack finally had noticed that my tummy was bigger. I ran up the steps with tears going down my cheeks. Jack felt like his legs were going to give out and he sat down on the couch.
"W-what happened while I wasn't here?" Jack asked as he looked at Evelyn.
"Jackie, you should have kept in touch with everyone more. Lacy tried to call you to talk to you, but you never wanted to talk to her. She's having a baby, your baby. She said something a couple months ago about a girl answering your phone. Is this true, Jackie?" Evelyn asked as she stood in front of him.
"A girl? Not that I-," Jack stopped as he remembered what had happened. "Oh my god," Jack said as he pulled his hands up to his face.
"What happened?"
"The one night, the guys and I were at this bar. I was by myself, but the guys invited a bunch of girls to drink with them. My phone was sitting on the table and this girl picked it up and answered it. I swear, Ma, I didn't do anything with her," Jack said as he shook his head.
"Well, you better go talk to her. She's been really upset, Jack," Evelyn said as she walked towards the kitchen.
Jack stood up off the couch and grabbed his bags. He ascended his way up the steps and started to walk down the hallway. He made it to his room and opened the door slowly. I was getting my shoes on. I looked over with tears running down my cheeks and I grabbed my keys off of the dresser. Jack looked over at me as he set his things down. I started to walk out of the room.
"Lacy, it's not what you think," Jack said as tears welded in his eyes.
"Save it, Jack," I said as I choked on my tears and shook my head.
I walked out of the room and down the hallway. I quickly descended down the steps and walked out of the house, closing the front door behind me. Jack came running down the steps as Evelyn walked out of the kitchen.
"Jack, just let her go. Let her cool off," Evelyn said as she stopped Jack from going out the front door.
"Ma, what am I supposed to do? She hates me," Jack said as he watched me go out to my car.
"She doesn't hate you, Jackie. She's just hurt. You're a smart man. I'm sure you'll think of something to get her to listen," Evelyn said as she dried a dish off.
Jack followed Evelyn into the kitchen and sat down in a chair.
"Where's Bobby?" Jack asked as he looked at Evelyn.
"He left a couple months ago. Said he wanted to get out of the city for awhile. Hopefully he comes back," Evelyn said as she put some dishes away.
Later that night, Jack had thought of something to do to get me back. I was sitting on the couch when Jack came downstairs.
"Ma, I'm going to the bar for a little bit. We're doing a show tonight, so I'll be back later," Jack said as he put his coat on.
"Alright. Be careful," Evelyn said from the kitchen.
Jack looked over at me before he walked out the door. I watched him walk to his friend's car. He got it and they pulled away. Cocoa came running into the living room and jumped up on the couch. She layed her head down on my lap. I heard the front door open, thinking that it was Jack coming through the door.
"Ma, I'm home!" I heard Bobby yell.
"Bobby," Evelyn said as she walked over to Bobby and gave him a hug.
I stood up and walked over to Bobby.
"Well, looks like someone is doing better," Bobby said as he hugged me.
"How are you?" I asked as I hugged Bobby back.
"I'm alright. Let me go put my bag in my room," Bobby said as he pulled back from the hug.
Bobby went upstairs as I walked back over to the couch and sat down. A couple minutes had passed and Bobby came back down the steps. He walked into the living room and sat down.
"Hey, I know you can't drink or anything, but do you want to get out of the house for a little bit?" Bobby asked as he looked over at me.
"Sure."
I got up and went upstairs to get changed. I came back down wearing maternity jeans and a black ruched maternity tank top. Bobby and I left the house and walked out to his car. We got in and Bobby pulled away from the house.
"So, did you talk to Jack yet?" Bobby asked as he drove down the street, glancing over at me from time to time.
"Not really. Couple months ago, I called him and a girl answered his phone. I figured that he had moved on, so I haven't bothered with him," I said as I looked out the side window.
"Well, I'm going to have to have a talk with him. That's not the Jack that I knew from our childhood," Bobby said as he continued to drive.
A couple minutes had passed and Bobby pulled into the parking lot of Johnny G's bar. I sat in the car and looked at the bar.
"Just come in for a little bit," Bobby said as he looked over at me.
"Alright," I said as I got out of the car.
We walked towards the bar and Bobby opened the door for me. We walked in and went over to an empty table. I sat down in the seat as Bobby went over to the bar and got himself a beer and me and bottle of water. Bobby walked back over and sat down at the table with me.
"Thanks," I said as I took the bottle of water and opened it.
"So, how's the baby doing so far?" Bobby asked before he took a swig from his bottle.
"Good. I just found out yesterday that I'm having a boy," I said as I looked over at Bobby.
"That's good. A nephew. I can teach him how to play hockey," Bobby said after he took another swig of his beer.
I started to laugh when a guy came up on the stage.
"How's everyone doing tonight!" the guy yelled into the microphone.
A crowd started to gather around the stage as people started to clap.
"Alright, well my name is Shane and I'm the radio DJ for 103.3. We have a special treat for everyone tonight. Now, this band has been on the road for a couple of months. They are brand new and are going to play for everyone tonight. So, everyone get up and welcome The Spares!" Shane yelled as he walked off of the stage.
I choked a little on my water as I heard the man mention Jack's band. I looked over and saw Jack and his band mates walking out on the stage.
"How's everyone feeling tonight?" Jack asked as he grabbed the microphone.
The crowd screamed and clapped as the guys got set up.
"Well, we are The Spares and we are going to play a song for you guys tonight. So, get on your feet and sing along with me if you know the lyrics," Jack said as he looked around at the crowd.
The guys started to play as Jack held the microphone. Jack brought the microphone up to his face and started to sing.
A strangled smile fell from your face
It kills me that I hurt you this way
The worst part is that I didn't even know
Now there's a million reasons for you to go
But if you can find a reason to stay
I'll do whatever it takes
To turn this around
I know what's at stake
I know that I've let you down
And if you give me a chance
Believe that I can change
I'll keep us together whatever it takes
Jack looked over at me as he continued to sing again.
She said "If we're gonna make this work
You gotta let me inside even though it hurts
Don't hide the broke parts that I need to see"
She said "Like it or not it's the way it's gotta be
You gotta love yourself if you can ever love me"
I'll do whatever it takes
To turn this around
I know what's at stake
I know that I've let you down
And if you give me a chance
And give me a break
I'll keep us together, I know you deserve much better
Jack continued to sing as he looked over at me.
But remember the time I told you the way that I felt
That I'd be lost without you and never find myself
Let's hold onto each other above everything else
Start over, start over
I'll do whatever it takes
To turn this around
I know what's at stake
I know I've let you down
And if you give me a chance
And believe that I can change
I'll keep us together whatever it takes
Jack looked over at me as the guys continued to play. The guys stopped playing and the crowd started to clap and cheer.
"Thank you," Jack said with a smile as he walked off the stage.
Bobby continued to clap as he turned back and looked at me.
"I didn't know what he was going to be here," I said as I looked over at Bobby.
Jack walked over to the table.
"Cracker Jack!" Bobby yelled as he hugged Jack. "Way to go."
Jack looked over at me and I looked back at him. I stood up and grabbed my purse. I walked out of the bar and Jack ran out behind me.
"Lacy, wait!" Jack yelled as he ran up to me from behind.
"Jack, get away from me," I said as I continued to walk to Bobby's car.
"Will you stop and talk to me?" Jack asked as he grabbed onto my arm and spun me to face him.
"I don't want to talk to you, Jack. You are just like all the other guys," I said as I looked into Jack's eyes.
"What are you talking about?" Jack asked as he looked into my eyes.
"You know exactly what I'm talking about!" I yelled as I turned around and walked away from Jack.
"I didn't do anything!" Jack yelled as he walked after me.
"Oh really, Jack! I've been trying to call you for months! You never wanted to talk to me, you never called me back, and then the last time that I called you some girl picked up!" I yelled as I turned around to face him. "I've been trying to talk to you, but you are the one that didn't want to talk to me! You did do something!"
"Let me explain," Jack said calmly as he walked towards me.
"No, Jack," I said as I turned around and started to walk down the sidewalk.
"Cracker Jack!" Bobby yelled as he came out of the bar.
Jack stopped walking and watched me walk down the sidewalk.
"What am I going to do?" Jack said as Bobby walked up beside him.
"She'll forgive you. Even though you might have fucked up, she still loves you," Bobby said as they both walked over to the car.
Jack and Bobby got into the car. Bobby started up the car and pulled out of the parking lot. He slowed down as he approached me.
"I'm going to talk to her," Bobby said as he stopped the car and put it in park.
Bobby got out of the car and walked over to me.
"Lacy," Bobby said as I turned around. "Let me drive you back. I don't want you walking around out here. It's not safe," Bobby said as I looked at him.
I nodded my head as tears rolled down my cheeks. I walked over and Jack had already gotten in the back seat. I got into the passenger's side and shut the door after I got in. Bobby got in and the whole way to the house, not a word was said. Bobby pulled up in front of the house and we got out. I walked up the steps and went inside the house. I went up the steps and into Jack's bedroom, closing the door behind me. Bobby and Jack walked into the house and hung their coats up.
"Jack, when did you get back?" Jerry asked as he walked over to Jack and gave him a hug.
"Earlier today. How is everyone?" Jack asked as he hugged Jerry back.
"Everyone's doing good. I see that your going to be a father," Jerry said with a smile.
"Yeah," Jack said as he nodded his head and walked into the living room.
"That is, if he doesn't fuck up anymore," Bobby said as he sat down on the chair.
"Language, Bobby," Evelyn said as she came out of the kitchen. "I'm going up to bed. Night, boys," Evelyn said as she went up the steps.
"Night," the guys said in unison.
"What do you mean? What happened?" Jerry asked as he sat down on the couch with Jack.
"Fairy fucked up. He was doing some girl," Bobby said as he flipped through the channels.
"You don't know what happened, Bobby!" Jack said as he defended himself. "I was hanging out at a bar the one night with my band and they brought girls with them. My cell phone was sitting on the counter and the one girl grabbed it and answered it. I didn't do anything wrong," Jack said as he looked at the two.
"Well, I just wanted to see you before I went back home. You two have a good night," Jerry said as he got up and left the house.
"I'm tired. I'm going up to bed. Night, fairy," Bobby said as he stood up and went upstairs.
Jack sat down on the couch and flicked through the channels he was trying to figure out a way to get me to talk to him again.
An hour had passed and I came down the steps to get something to drink. I looked over and saw Jack sitting on the couch, watching TV. I walked into the kitchen and grabbed a glass out of the cabinet. I set it down on the counter as I felt a sharp pain in my tummy. Jack walked into the kitchen and opened up the fridge. He grabbed the orange juice and walked over to the table. He set the juice down on the table as I filled up my glass with water.
"Please talk to me," Jack said as he looked over at me.
I brought the glass up to my mouth and went to take a sip. I felt the sharp pain again and the glass fell to the floor as I put my hand on my tummy. I put my other hand on the counter as I doubled over.
"Lacy," Jack said as he came over to me. "What's wrong?" Jack asked as he placed his hand on my back.
He noticed that I was wincing.
"Lacy, sit down," Jack said as he helped me over to the chair.
"Jack, I'm okay," I said as I winced again.
"No you're not. Just please sit down," Jack said as he helped me sit down.
"Oww," I said as I leaned forward and held my tummy.
"MA! BOBBY!" Jack yelled as he kneeled down in front of me. "MA! BOBBY!" Jack yelled again as he looked towards the stairs.
Evelyn and Bobby came down the steps and noticed that Jack was kneeling in front of me.
"What's wrong?" Evelyn asked as she came into the kitchen.
"She's having pains," Jack said with a worried look on his face as he looked at me.
"I'm fi-," I started to say before another wave of pain came over me and I winced again.
"We're taking you to the hospital," Evelyn said as she placed her hand on my shoulder.
Evelyn ran over and grabbed her coat. I continued to wince as Jack picked me up off the chair and carried me towards the front door. Bobby opened the door and Jack walked out of the house, holding me close to him. I felt my hands shaking as another wave of pain came over me. Jack looked down at me as I winced. I wrapped my arms around Jack's neck as he carried me to the Evelyn's van. Evelyn opened the door as Jack held me in his arms. Jack helped me into the van. I sat down on the seat and held my stomach as I winced again. Evelyn backed out of the driveway and started to drive towards the hospital.
"Lacy, just hold on. We're almost there," Evelyn said as she kept glancing up at me in her mirror.
Bobby looked back at me as Evelyn drove. Jack held me close as he felt my body shake.
"I'm right here," Jack whispered as he held me.
"It hurts," I said as I winced.
"We're almost there. Just hang in there," Jack said as he grabbed onto my hand.
Evelyn pulled into emergency entrance. She stopped the van as Jack and Bobby helped me out. Jack picked me up and carried me into the hospital as Evelyn went to park the van.
"We need some help over here!" Bobby yelled as Jack carried me into the hospital.
"What seems to be the problem?" a doctor said as he came over to me.
"She's four months pregnant and she's having pains," Bobby said as he looked at the doctor.
"Nurse, get a gurney," the doctor said as he looked at me.
The nurse brought a gurney over and Jack layed me down on it. The nurses and doctors brought me down the hall. Jack and Bobby followed them. A nurse turned around.
"I'm sorry, but you can come any further," the nurse said as she stopped Bobby and Jack.
"I want to go back there with her!" Jack yelled as he tried to get past the nurse.
"I'm sorry, sir, but you have to stay here," the nurse said as she stopped Jack from going any further.
Jack and Bobby stood there as the doors closed. Jack watched as they wheeled me into a room. He turned around as Evelyn walked through the doors. Tears welded in Jack's eyes as Evelyn pulled Jack into a hug.
"She'll be okay, Jack. She'll be okay," Evelyn whispered as she held Jack.
Jack knew that this was all his fault. He upset me and now I might lose the baby. Tears started to roll down his cheeks as Evelyn continued to hug him.
I hope that everyone liked this chapter. I'm trying to work my hardest on this story to get a new chapter up every day. Thanks for all the reviews and for reading my story. I hope that everyone continues to read.