Chapter 8

Mel took the few steps and turned her head where the sound seemed to come from, and there she saw a very impressive waterfall, Jim had followed her and they both looked at this huge fall.

-You think Timothy drowned there?, asked Jim laying his arm around Mel's hips.

-Well, we can only guess; he hasn't told me yet how he died but it would be logical... . Poor little guy...

-Yeah, it's very sad. Die this young, it's really unfair! I can't imagine either what it's like for the parents, it must be devastating; having a kid and...

-Having a kid is devastating?, asked Mel joking.

-Yeah, answered Jim rather seriously.

There Mel wasn't joking anymore.

-What?

-I'm kidding, Honey! hurried to replied Jim seeing that Mel was worried. You know i would never say that, I meant loose a child is devastating! You know what having a kid represents for me, especially with you, he added seeing that Mel was smiling again.

-Especially with me, uh? Said Mel trying to get away from his embrace, laughing.

-Only with you!

He took her in his arms and they laughed together.

-But you were right before, added Mel serious again, it must be devastating for the parents. Let's hope we'll never have to deal with this...

-Hey Mel, I don't want you to even think about this! Ok? ... Let's just talk about something else now.

-You're right. I'm sorry.

They got back on the cabin and started to settle in.

-Can I ask you something?, said Mel.

-Sure!

-Do I have to be worried about the moment where I'm going to open my bag?, she asked timidly.

-You mean, for your clothes and all your 'girl stuff', well if there is so many bags, he explained showing the big bag pile in the middle of the room, it's because it took pretty much all I could find in the drawers, in your closet and in the bathroom. So I think you won't miss anything, you even may have too much things.

-Ah, but women never have too many things!, she said, laughing at herself. Thank you, you really planned everything, that's why my clothes were already out when I got out of the shower, so that I couldn't see that the closet and all were empty, she said thinking back about the beginning of the day. I'm impressed.

-You're welcome, said Jim kissing her softly.

After having unpacked everything it was already time for dinner so they went back to the biggest cabin since there was a restaurant there. They were waiting patiently to have a table when Mel gasped:

-Ouch!! ...

-Mel! You ok?, asked Jim. Can't you be careful!, he yelled at the man that had just hit Mel in the stomach.

-I'm sorry Ma'am, I hadn't seen you were behind me. Are you ok?

-Yeah, I think so... You think it can be dangerous?, she asked Jim, worried.

-I don't know, it depends on how hard it was. How do you feel?

-Fine, not even in pain.

-Oh, ok then, I'm glad everything is fine, said the man relieved.

-No, it's not, Jim yelled at him.

He then turned back at Mel and said:

-Well it's a good sign if you don't feel any pain now, but you may feel some later if something is wrong, you will have to pay attention to it. And to any bleeding too...

-I don't understand, said the man a bit lost, what's wrong? You both seem very concerned but it's not that serious.

-Yes it is, now will you stop interrupting us, please!

Jim started to get really mad at him.

-Hey, baby, calm down, he couldn't know, said Mel trying to calm him. Excuse us, she said to the man, it's because I'm pregnant and you just hit me on the stomach so we're afraid...

She couldn't say it.

-Oh my god! I'm so sorry! I don't know what to say... I...

Just then a waitress arrived to tell them they had a free table for them.

-Well i guess you won't have to say anything, finished Jim still very upset.

They followed the waitress, leaving the man in the hall, feeling sorry. Jim apologized to Mel for being so rude, but she understood why he was, she was afraid too but didn't wanted to be pessimist so she proposed that until any bad sign, they shouldn't worry about this, he agreed. So they started to talk about other things, like what they were going to do the next days. The waitress took their order, then Jim told Mel that there were all kinds of activities organized, most of them on nature theme.

-At least, that's what they say on the Internet, explained Jim.

-Sounds great!

Soon the food arrived. Just when they were about to start eating, Timothy appeared:

-¡Hola, buen apetito!

-Gracias, said Mel amused.

-I'm sorry, said Jim confused.

-Timothy's talking in Spanish now, she explains.

-It's just a few words I learned with a cousin, don't know much more, though. So you met my dad?

-What? Why do you say that?, asked Mel surprised.

-I saw you talking to him just before, can I ask why Jim seemed so angry?

-Wait a minute, he's your dad?, she said looking at the man who was now sat too.

Jim followed Mel's look and saw the guy.

-No... don't tell me he's Timothy's dad.

-Yes he is..., simply said Mel.

-What's wrong with that?, asked Timothy who obviously hadn't seen what had happened.

-Don't worry sweetie, it doesn't concern you.

Mel felt that Timothy didn't need to know, it wasn't his problem, he had enough to deal with.

-Ok, then. I'll let you eat I'm going to stay with my dad. Bye!

And he was gone. Mel saw him reappearing at his dad's table, on a chair just in front of him, just as if they were eating together.

-I can't believe it!, said Mel.

-What?

-That it's his dad! Oh, don't worry, Timothy's gone, added Mel seeing Jim look, he's sitting with his dad.

-Well I guess it's not going to help you.

-Yeah... that's a great way to start things, said Mel ironically. Well the first thing I need to do is find how he died. I don't need to talk to his father now, Timothy will tell me.

They stopped talking about this and just enjoyed to spend some time together. After dinner they went out for a walk in the forest but didn't stay too long because it was pretty cold and night had already fall. So they made their way back to their cabin, and took directly the direction of the bedroom.

-So, since I'm not that tired, do you think I deserve a little something special?, asked Jim with a wink...

-Oh, yeah..., answered Mel, starting to kiss him.

The next morning, the sun rays slowly awoke them. They had spent a great night, and they felt really good. They got up and took their breakfast (there was all they needed in the cabins since the restaurant didn't propose breakfast). They were both relieved 'cause Mel hadn't feel any pain and hadn't have any bleeding, so things seemed fine. While Jim was taking a shower Mel got outside; she was so glad that she wasn't sick that she wanted to enjoy the fresh air and the sun. Suddenly Timothy appeared:

-Hey Melinda. Good morning.

-Good morning, Timothy. It's a good thing that you came.

-Why?

-I need you to tell me how you died...