Chapter 6

A few days later Divya is sat on the couch watching a film when Jeremiah returns to the house after a consultation, carrying grocery bags.

"Hello Divya"

"Hi Jeremiah, so how did it go? Is Mrs Tyler ok?"

"She's fine, she's resting in hospital"

"Good, what's with all the groceries?"

"I went to stock us up on food"

"Okay then, but isn't that a lot of food for just the two if us?"

" I invited Hank over for dinner tonight"

"Ooh, what are you going to make?"

"I thought a chicken dish, that's not only packed with lots of vitamins for you and the baby but tastes good too and then maybe a fruit salad for desert"

"Sounds good, I look forward to eating it"

"What are you watching?" asks Jeremiah.

"It's called The Blind Side, it's got Sandra Bullock in it"

"Is that the one based on the life of Baltimore Ravens Left Tackle Michael Oher?"

"Yes, how did you know?"

"I took my mother to see it for her birthday when it came out, when i have finished putting away the groceries would you like something to eat or drink?"

"Yes please, may I have a glass of water and an apple?"

"Sure, give me a few minutes and I'll bring them right over"

A few hours later at 5:15 p.m. there's a knock on the door, Jeremiah answers it and sees Hank standing there.

"Hank please, come in, Divya is outside, it's a nice evening, we both agreed it would be nice to eat outdoors".

"Okay thanks"

Hank then walks outside and sees Divya sat on a lounger by the table reading a book.

"Hey Divya, how are we today?"

"Hi Hank and I'm okay, thank you for asking, though I think I may go crazy"

"Why?"

"You know why, I'm stuck here for another 6 weeks"

"Divya!"

"I know, I know, it's for the baby, but I'm either gonna go crazy, or, when it does come time for me to leave the house again I may develop agoraphobia and not want to leave".

"You'll be fine"

"I know, and thank you for visiting me as often as you do"

"You're welcome, hey I heard Marissa came over a few days ago"

"Yes, she brought Carlos, he's gotten so big"

"I know right"

Jeremiah then comes outside and says "If you would like to take your seats, dinner will be ready in a few moments".

"Miss Katdare, will you allow me to escort you to the table?" asks Hank, offering Divya his arm.

"Why Mr Lawson I would be delighted".

Five minutes later Divya, Hank and Jeremiah were tucking into their food when suddenly Evan and Paige came around the side of the house.

"So, did ya miss us?" asks Evan.

"Evan, Paige, what are you doing here?"

"Duh, we've come to surprise you bro"

"Don't call me that"

"Right, so how was the honeymoon?"

"Oh it was fantastic, we saw so much, it was amazing" answered Paige.

"I'm glad you had a good time, you deserved it"

"Thanks Divya, but the question is, how are you?"

"I'm fine, my guard dogs have been looking out for me".

"Good"

"Evan, Paige, if you would like to sit down, I'll go and get your food".

"Wait, hold on Jeremiah" says Divya, "You knew they were coming?"

"Yes, I'll be back in a moment".

Jeremiah then pops back inside the house and Hank turns to look at his brother.

"So you told Jeremiah you were coming back and not me, your brother"

"We wanted it to be a surprise, was it?"

"Yeah, it was"

"Good, now where's this food, I'm starving"

"I see some things don't change"

"What, me, change, never"

End of Chapter