Chapter 5
David awoke full of life the next morning as he could see hope for the future which had been something so absent in his life. He wanted tell everyone that him and Carol were having a baby but knew he couldn't as it had to be done carefully to protect the kids. Joe then entered the room and looked in a dreadful as though he hadn't slept in days and had been cut off from the world. He had stayed over after wanting to get away from Grant and Lorraine at the Vic who he kept saying were devils. David was so worried about him and was just doing everything possible to keep him happy even though he knew that was probably doing more harm than good. David was trying so hard with Joe but at times he wished they never got back in touch as Joe's state made David blame himself.
"Alright Joe" Said David patting Joe's shoulder as he made him breakfast
"Yeah" Said Joe
"Look Joe I'm worried about you mate. What's going on? I want to help you" Said David trying to be a good father.
"They keep getting to me. I've got to wrap everything in foil to stop them getting through" Said Joe to a scared and confused David
"Right, well I've got to go to work now. Are you going to be alright?" Said David
"Yeah just be careful dad" Said Joe.
"I will, I'll pop back and see you for a bit at lunch. See you son" Said David as he kissed Joe's head and left.
On his way to the car lot David bumped into Carol and they both couldn't help but smile at each other.
"Hello you" Said David smiling
"Hi" Said Carol smiling back
"How are you today" Said David staring at her stomach.
"Yeah I'm fine, we're fine" Said Carol clutching her stomach and stroking David's arm.
"Good, I'm in the car lot all day today and I should be alone if you want to pop in and see me today" Said David desperately wanting some time alone with Carol.
"I'll do my best" Said Carol as she smiled and walked off to start her shift in the shop.
David then slipped off to start work in the car lot little did either them notice that someone had spotted their cosy little chat. David was anxious all morning just hoping that Carol would walk through the door. Eventually she arrived and David couldn't help but kiss her passionately as he had been longing to do since he had seen her in the morning. As David sat in his chair Carol sat on his lap and they continued to intimately kiss and cuddle. Suddenly the door slammed and they both looked up to see Pat standing there. Carol immediately retreated form David's knee to face Pat and they both looked embarrassed.
"What's going on here? I thought I spotted you to acting strangely cosy this morning" Said Pat sternly.
"Mum you better sit down" Said David
"Why" Said Pat
"Carol and I are getting back together" Said David boldly holding Carol's hand and kissing it.
"David" Said Carol shocked how honest he was being with Pat.
"Oh my god, when did this happen" Said Pat
"I don't think it ever stopped mum" Said David
"So you're wreaking another family. What's wrong with you David? And Carol are you mad what about you and Alan and the kids?" Said Pat showing genuine concern for Carol
"It's over Pat; Alan has been having an affair for months with Frankie" Said Carol
"Oh Carol I'm sorry I thought you two were solid. So you took advantage did you David. You're no good you never have been" Said Pat angrily
"Oh thanks mum it's always good know what you really think of me" Said David
"Don't you think you've done a good enough job of ruining Carol's life first time around? If this was what you wanted you could have had it back then" Said Pat angrily
"That's rubbish and you know it. No one ever gave me and Carol any support or faith. You never liked us together and if it wasn't Derek beating me up and terrorising us it was Carol being pestered to abort Bianca. I was 14 I didn't know anything; I was scared" Said David putting his head in his hands and crying realising how stupid and selfish he had been.
"It's alright David; it's all in the past now" Said Carol as she hugged him tightly.
"I couldn't believe how lucky I was when Carol told me about Bianca; she's amazing and I'm so grateful to have her" Said David
"This ain't going to be easy David and you can't let the kids down. Are you sure you are both ready to take that on? You're not teenagers anymore you can't go back and find the past" Said Pat
"We're not mum. We're thinking about our future" Said David holding Carol
"And you think you can be a family man like Alan?" Said Pat
"No but I'll do my best, Alan will always be a part of their lives I know that. This is about me and Carol" Said David
"I'm pregnant" Said Carol boldly unable to hide the truth from Pat any longer
"What?" Said Pat in shock
"And before you ask yes its David's" Said Carol
"But you two have only been together a few days" Said Pat
Carol and David at that moment looked to floor in shame as Pat began to lay into them about being irresponsible. They both couldn't help but laugh as it really did feel like they were 14 again. As Pat saw how happy David and Carol were she could see the two children that she watched fall in love and began to wish she had helped them a bit more when they were younger.
"So who else knows about this?" Said Pat
"Just Bianca" Said David
"And how does she feel about this?" Said Pat
"She's shocked but she's ok about it" Said David
"Well I better go I said I'd meet Roy for lunch. You be careful you two; you don't want to hurt any of the kids any more than is necessary" Said Pat
"Yeah we know Pat and thanks"
"You've got my support and trust me you're going to need it" said Pat
"Mum keep this to yourself for now and make sure no one comes in as you go out" Said David with a wink beginning to kiss Carol's neck
"Alright" Said Pat embarrassed but pleased to see the good side of David for once
"David Wicks we can't" Said Carol trying to resist David's temptation of sex
"Yes we can" Said David as pulled Carol into a passionate kiss and they both ripped each other's clothes off and had sex in the car lot office. Just as they were getting dressed Carol was about to pull her top down over her stomach when David turned and said
"Oh my god Carol I can see the bump"
"Yes that is what happens when a woman is pregnant David" Said Carol sarcastically
"Come here" Said David as he pulled Carol towards him and aligned his head with her stomach. He looked up at her face and said
"I love you" and then looked at her stomach and gently kissed it saying "I love you too". He then wrapped his arms around her waist and gently rested his head upon her stomach. She couldn't help but feel warm and she just knew that whatever happened he would always love her and the kids. Carol then pulled his head up and kissed him before leaving to go back to work. Suddenly David realised the time and rushed home to check on Joe as he had promised. He went to the flat but there was no sign of Joe. David then went into Joe's bedroom and was shocked by what he saw and decided enough was enough and that he was going to get Joe some proper professional help. He called Lorraine and asked her to come over immediately to show her the state of the flat and Joe's room which was covered in the word evil and newspaper clippings of disasters. David sat down with Lorraine and said
"Look we have got to get Joe some proper hep Lorraine. I think we should call an intervention as he is going to hurt himself if we don't do something"
"No David we can help him I don't want him taken away" Said Lorraine
"Lorraine we can help him by getting him some help. This has gone far beyond our capability" Said David
"Let's call the hospital together and arrange an intervention now. I'll get Bianca and mum round so we can encourage him and show him he has our support" Said David
"Ok David but I don't want to lose him" Said Lorraine
"You won't I promise" Said David as he gave her a friendly hug.
David then rang the hospital and explained the situation and arranged for an intervention later that day. He told Joe to stay in the flat for the rest of the day and asked Pat to support which she agreed. He then asked Bianca who also said she would be happy to help her brother get some help. It was nearing 6pm and Pat and Lorraine arrived which startled Joe and he held on to David. Then Bianca turned up with Carol who wanted to be there to support David and Joe. Carol's maternal instinct totally came out and she went over and cuddled Joe close telling him that everything was going to be ok and that no one would hurt him. This pleased David so much as he knew Joe would support his and Carol's relationship; however Lorraine was jealous and upset of Carol's ability to stay calm and comfort Joe. The psychiatric team then arrived and after a lot of tears on everyone's part Joe was taken away and sectioned for his own safety. As everyone began to leave Carol stayed behind and embraced David.
"I'm so proud of you David Wicks; you've done the right thing. Now he can get better and rebuild his life" Said Carol
"Thanks Carol" Said David as they kissed which Lorraine saw
"Are you two back together?" Asked Lorraine
"Umm" Said David not knowing what to say
"Yeah but I've got to speak to Alan when he gets back from Spain until we tell the kids so we'd appreciate it if you didn't say anything" Said Carol jumping in to help David explain
"You must be mad Carol. I could never go there but then again you are his childhood sweetheart I guess. I won't say anything I promise" Said Lorraine slightly jealous.
"Thanks" Said Carol as the two women hugged
"Are you two going to be best mates then?" Said David
"We might be. Why would you have a problem with that?" Said Lorraine with Carol's support
"Nah it would just be a bit weird" Said David
"Well if you two are going to be together then I want you to make sure Joe gets included and you still look after him David. He needs you" Said Lorraine
"Don't worry the three of us will be there for him and Bianca. He's a part of our family as well Lorraine" Said Carol
"You're too good for him Carol. Anyway I better get back to the Vic and thanks David. Let's just hope he gets better soon" Said Lorraine
"He will; he's in the best place now. I'll see you soon" Said David
"Bye Carol" Said Lorraine
"Bye" Said Carol
"Thanks for that Carol I didn't have a clue what to say to her" Said David
"I know you're a coward David" Said Carol
"Thanks Carol" Said David disheartened
"A coward but your my coward" Said Carol seductively as she threw herself at David and inevitably they fell on to David's sofa bed and once again made love. They both lay in bed after just holding each other with such love. As Carol began to get dressed David said
"Come back to bed"
"No I've got to go home and see the kids" Said Carol
"When's Alan back?" Said David
"In a couple of days. Why?" Said Carol
"Because I just want to be with you" Said David
"I know but we have to tread this carefully as the kids have to come first David especially Sonia and Billie they are so young" Said Carol
"Yeah but we'll get there Carol one step at a time. Let's have lunch tomorrow?" Said David keen to spend some time with Carol
"Ok" Said Carol
"Great see you tomorrow then" Said David
"Bye" Said Carol
"Carol. I love you" Said David and she responded with a kiss and then left to be with her kids. David knew he was going to have to step up and try and show the kids he cared about them despite the fact that he probably contributed to the breakdown of Carol and Alan's marriage. However he believed that in time they would understand and that as long as he had Carol and the new baby everything would be ok and they would be a strong loving family which is all Carol and in his own way he had always wanted.