Chapter 6
The next few days flew by. David was just heading off to work when he spotted Alan and Billie getting back from Spain as they went into the house. David rushed over to the laundrette to see Carol
"Alan's back" Said David
"Oh right I'd better head off home and talk to him then" Said Carol
"Are you sure you're gonna be ok" Said David
"Yeah I'll be fine it's got to come from me David" Said Carol
"I know I just want to be there for you" said David holding Carol's hand
"I appreciate it and I'll call you when I'm ready" Said Carol
At that moment they embraced and kissed but were startled apart by a slammed door; it was Alan. He looked so angry and Carol actually felt sacred he would hurt her in a way she knew David never would however mad he was.
"So this is why you have been ignoring my calls" Said Alan
"Alan I'm sorry I was going to come and talk to you when you came back" Said Carol
"Yeah right it looks like. You're slapper Carol"
"Oi don't you speak to Carol like that" Said David
"David just go; you're making things worse" Said Carol
"Are you sure" Said David
"Yes" Said Carol and David left
"Alan I'm sorry I never meant for you to see us like that" Said Carol
"So you're shacked up with him now are you? Said Alan angrily
"No not exactly. I wanted us to properly talk to spare the hurt for the kids. I'm sorry but I love David and I just can't forgive you for Frankie. Also things have changed" Said Carol
"Oh don't worry Carol I'll be gone later I've already arranged to move in with Frankie I'm sick of being with a miserable and bossy cow like you." Said Alan cruelly
"At least David and I have tried to spare the hurt on you and the kids" Said Carol
"He's having nothing to do with Billie" Said Alan sternly
"What about Sonia and Robbie?" Said Carol
"They're not mine I have no loyalties to them and what do you mean things have changed?" Said Alan
"I'm pregnant" said Carol leading Alan to believe he might be the father
"Oh Carol why didn't you tell me" Said Alan
"Because you know it's not yours as we haven't slept together in 5 months. I'm 4 months gone and its David's" Said Carol
"You slept with him back then?" Said Alan livid and jealous
"Yeah just after I first knew you and Frankie were having an affair. You see Alan I resisted temptation despite the growing chemistry between David and I but I just couldn't help it when I was betrayed by you" Said Carol
"He'll never be there for you Carol. Look at what happened with Bianca" Said Alan
"We were 14 Alan; we didn't even know who we were let alone how to be committed parents. He was bullied by Derek into leaving Bianca and I" Said Carol
"You just keep telling yourself that and I'll be laughing when it all goes wrong" Said Alan smugly
"Just get lost Alan and you better tell Blossom to stay with her sister" Said Carol
"Oh I will I don't want her anywhere near a cheating whore like yourself" Said Alan as he left slamming the door
Carol began to cry as Alan's words really were like having a knife put through her heart and it seemed all the happy years they had shared had all been a lie. David saw Alan leave in a rage and immediately rushed into the laundrette to see if Carol was alright. He found her sobbing on the bench and he put his arms round her and pulled her to his chest kissing her head
"It's alright Carol shhh" Said David
"You didn't hear what he said" Grizzled Carol
"He didn't mean it Carol; he was just angry and upset. He will calm down and you'll be mates for the kids eh" Said David
"Yeah I suppose" Said Carol
"Oh Carol I'm here it's ok" Said David
"I do love you David; I always have" Said Carol as she turned to face him
"I love you too" Said David
"Come and stay tonight" Said Carol
"What about the kids?" Said David
"We'll all have dinner and we can explain everything to them. I'm sick of hiding how I feel to suit others. I just want to be with you" Said Carol
"Ok in that case I'd love to come to yours tonight. Shall I bring my pj's" Said David flirtaciously with a chuckle
"No I don't think you'll be needing them just bring a toothbrush" Said Carol flirting back with him as they passionately kissed for several minutes
"Listen Carol I've got to shoot I've got a meeting. What time shall I come round later" Said David
"6pm if that's ok" Said Carol
"That's perfect I'll see you then" Said David as he kissed her goodbye and left
Everyone saw Alan moving his stuff from across the square and in a heat of anger and jealousy he cruelly slayed Carol in front of the whole square calling her a slag that will always be a lonely bitter old woman. This really hurt Carol and although her strong exterior hid her emotions Alan really hit a nerve which made her cry. Sonia and Billie were ashamed of Alan's treatment of Carol and began to shout back at Alan for being selfish and nasty. He then went on to reveal to them that Carol was back together with David and they were having a baby which really angered Carol as they had tried so hard to not rush things and make sure the kids were ok with everything. The kids ran inside in shock as they couldn't believe how their lives had been turned upside down. Alan left in shame realising he had made a fool of himself. An oblivious David was in the car lot and had no idea what had happened until Pat came in as he was finishing up.
"David, have you seen Carol?" Said Pat
"Not since this morning mum, why?" Said David
"It's just Alan slayed her front of everyone on the square and told them all about you two and the baby. Oh and the kids all know" Said Pat
"Oh my god, I had no idea. I'm going over there now mum to see if she's ok. Can you lock up?" Said David
"Are you sure that's a good idea David?" Said Pat
"Yes mum. She's needs me and this time I'm not going to let her down" Said David
"Alright David" Said Pat
"Thanks mum" Said David as he kissed her cheek and left
David rushed over to Carol's carrying a big chocolate cake he had brought for dessert after dinner. Bianca answered the door and let him in
"Hello David" Said Bianca hugging him
"Hello darling. Where's your mum? Is she okay? I heard about what happened this afternoon with Alan; mum just told me" Said David worried
"She's a bit upset but she's ok; She' having a lie down upstairs" Said Bianca
"How about Billie, Sonia, Robbie and you? Are you all ok?" Said David
"Yeah me and Robbie are fine but the little ones are a bit upset" Said Bianca
"Where are they?" Said David
"Living room" Said Bianca
David then walked in the house and approached the living room to try and talk to Sonia and Billie who he was keen to make a good impression with.
"Hello you two" Said David
Billie threw a cushion at David which he caught with his lightening reflexes. David knew he had to be careful and not come on to strong so he just tried to be himself
"Good throw mate" Said David humouring Billie
"Go away" Said Billie
"Look Billie, Sonia I know you don't like me and I don't blame you but I'm not going to replace Alan but I do want us to get on for your mum's sake" Said David sincerely
"Yeah ok" Said Sonia and Billie realising that their mum needed them to be grown up about her teenage sweetheart.
"I've got chocolate cake for dessert" Said David with a wink making the kids smile
"Come on let's get dinner started for your mum" Said David
David took the kids into the kitchen and they began to make spaghetti bolognaise. Bianca helped David with the kids as they made dinner and it actually looked as though they were all going to get on. Sonia and Billie realised that David was alright and that he had no intention of taking over from Alan. Dinner was nearly ready and Robbie came in to join them. As Bianca went upstairs to wake her mum; Robbie and David had a chat
"Alright Robbie" Said David
"Yeah, just look after my mum" Said Robbie gently to David
"Of course mate" Said David patting Robbie's shoulder
"What's going on here?" Said Carol as she entered the kitchen with Bianca
"We've made dinner; haven't we kids?" Said David
"Yes chef" Said Billie and Sonia to David
"You've all made dinner together" Said Carol in disbelief
"Yeah spaghetti bolognaise mum. David helped us" Said Billie
"Well let's eat then" Said Carol hugging Billie and smiling over at David
Dinner went well and David really did feel like part of the family. He couldn't help but imagine that life may have been like this had he stayed around when Bianca was little. He also began to realise how he had missed out on happy family memories with Joe and Karen. As dinner ended Carol put Sonia and Billie to bed as David continued to bond with Bianca and Robbie. As Carol returned Robbie and Bianca made their excuses and left to give David and Carol some time alone
"So alone at last" Said David smiling
"David Wicks I'm so proud of you" Said Carol as she kissed him
"They're lovely kids Carol. You should be very proud" Said David
"Have you heard how Joe is?" Said Carol feeling he had missed out on their family dinner
"He's doing much better. The hospital called earlier and said we can go and see him in a couple of days. He's been diagnosed with Schizophrenia" Said David
"Oh I'm sorry. At least he's getting better. We'll both go and see him when he's ready" Said Carol caressing his hand
"Thanks Carol. I'm sure Joe would like that. He's always liked you" Said David
"Aww bless him" Said Carol
After a long pause of cuddling on the sofa Carol said "Shall we have an early night?"
"Are you sure?" Said David
"Yeah" Said Carol dragging David upstairs keen to get him into bed
David and Carol once again couldn't hold back their urges and began ripping each other's clothes off and made love. As they lay in each other's arms in Carol's bed Carol suddenly said
"Move in David; You and Joe when he's better"
"What? I thought you wanted to take things slow for the kids" Said David
"I did but they know about us and the baby now thanks to Alan. So why not?" Said Carol
"Alright then Carol you've twisted my arm" Said David
"Well I don't want you living in that horrible flat anymore" Said Carol
"Oi that's my home" Said David jabbing Carol
"No this is your home" Said Carol as she kissed David and they once again fumbled in bed just hoping the kids would stay asleep and Bianca and Robbie wouldn't hear them when they came in.