Hey here is next chap. This will probably be the last one i post here since again only Mee and Natiblue left a review. honey i guess you won't mind if i don't post it here anymore and well natiblue i think you know where to go if you wanna keep reading my story. I didn't thought i would have to end doing this... it was really fun at the begining since a lot of people let me know what they though about it but since they don't anymore... anyway i hope you'll enjoy this chap ... and well i don't think it's necessary anymore seeing the effect last times but well you never know; please review.

(He slowly moved to let Mel see who was there. Mel really wasn't expecting this...there stood... Vince McCoy, Timothy's dad.)

Chapter 21

-Hi, I'm so sorry to show at your door like that. I just... I was walking outside and I saw you and... Can I come in?, said Vince looking slightly embaHe slowly moved to let Mel see who was there. Mel really wasn't expecting this... there stood... Vince McCoy, Timothy's dad. rrassed.

Jim looked at Mel who had sit up in the couch, with only a look Jim understood, he moved on the side and opened the door a bit more so the man could come in. He stood by the entry while Jim went behind the couch, put his hand on Mel's shoulder; and leaned to whisper at her hear.

-Are you sure you want to do this now?, he softly asked.

Mel took his hand in her and kept it.

-Yeah, I'm fine don't worry. Plus I don't think it's going to take long..., answered Mel whispering too.

She had a feeling that Timothy's dad wasn't ready to deal with his son's issue yet, which meant that she had no idea why he was here.

-So, Mr McCoy what can we do for you?, asked Mel.

She showed him the chair in front of her so he could sit down.

-First call me Vince, please, he answered while sitting down. Then I would like to apologize for the way I talked to you... It's just that... I can get very emotional when it comes to my son and hearing you saying things so... unbelievable made me really upset on the moment.

-On the moment. So what about now?, asked Mel suspicious.

Jim was now seated close to Mel and they were both looking at Vince intensely, waiting for his answer. The man took a while before speaking.

-I'm sorry... but I don't believe what you said... it might be true for others but but for me it's just something nuts.

-Hey, if you came here just to insult my wife once again you better leave! And quickly!!

Jim who had stool calm and silent till then had now got up and was clearly threatening Vince.

-I want to know how you manage to play with people minds like this! You must be really good since you even convinced my wife that something was going on and-

-What are you talking about?! I never talked to your wife! I don't even know her name!

Mel got up too, she stood half behind Jim though, since he put his arm in front of her, in an attempt to keep her away from Vince.

-I'm being serious! You really should leave now, said Jim pointing his finger at Vince then pointing the door.

The man got up and raised his hands up.

-Alright, I leave but it won't be necessary to come to me again about your crap!

-Look around you; this is our house! Already forgot that you're the one that came here? Now go! And don't ever approach my wife again! Am I clear?, Jim said furious.

The man knew Jim was serious and right about him being here, so Vince nodded and left the house slamming the door.

Jim looked him by the window a moment.

-I'm sorry Mel, he started still looking outside, I know you don't like seeing me acting like this with people but-

-It's ok. I'm actually glad you did...

Jim turned himself to face Mel. Even though she was trying to smile, he immediately saw how sad and confused she was. He softly took her in his arms and started rubbing her back.

-Hey, babe come here, shh... , he slowly whispered.

Mel hold him tightly, resting her head on his neck, appreciating his comfort. After a few minutes, she pulled away and lifted her head up to look at Jim. She didn't need to say anything, her smile said it already.

-You want to talk about it?, he still asked.

They both sat down on the couch.

-I just don't get it! He comes here all sweet and apologizing. And seconds later he accuses me of talking crap and-

-Mel, don't even try to figure him out. He's not worth it.

-Yeah,... You're probably right, Mel said looking down and sighing. I'm just glad Timothy wasn't there to see it. He seemed pretty upset with what happened with his dad last time.

-Let's just forget about this for a while, ok? It's been a long and tiring day for you and remember you have to take it easy. You only stayed at the hospital for a day, and this time I'll be sure you won't have to go back there., said Jim being very serious.

-Yeah, I know don't worry I'll be more careful, replied Mel smiling at him.

She went closer to him, took his arm and put it around her shoulder. Jim put his free hand on Mel's stomach while she rested her head on his chest, and put a hand on top of the one Jim had on her stomach. They stood silent a few minutes.

-You know what?, Mel then asked.

She looked up at Jim who was looking at her a bit surprised.

-I'm starting to be hungry, Mel added.

-Woo that's a very good thing!, Jim said honestly pleased. I have an idea, why don't you go take a shower, or even better: a nice hot bath, while I finish what I started to cook before.

-Hmm... sounds very good, Mel answered already enjoying the idea. You're wonderful! Thanks.

She kissed him passionately and they both got up. Mel went at the bathroom to start the water on the bathtub while Jim went back on the kitchen.

When Mel joined him in the kitchen to wait while the tub was filling up with water, Jim was mixing eggs to make an omelette. Mel went behind him and wrapped her arms around him, putting herself against his back.

-I'm sorry I can't do much, that's all I found that could make a lunch, apologized Jim.

-Anything from you will be great. Don't worry, Mel reassured him.

Then Mel went back in the bathroom and started to get undressed and put herself in the hot water. She closed her eyes and tried to relax, it made her feel better very quickly.

By this time Jim was still cooking, trying to enhance his omelette with whatever he could find in the cupboards. Then he let it heat and went to the bedroom to change, since he hadn't change since the day before. When he got out of the room and walked by the bathroom level he heard something very sweet. He stopped at the doorstep, but without entering the room and listened more carefully. The sweet melody he heard was Mel singing softly. Jim stood there long minutes, without moving, just enjoying Mel's amazing voice.

-I can see your shadow, you know, Mel suddenly said.

-Oh! Ohh... , Jim said embarrassed while entering the bathroom.

-Why did you stay behind the door?, Mel asked him frowning her eyebrows.

-Didn't wanted to interrupt you, simply answered Jim kneeling down and kissing Mel's head.

-Oh, no... Don't-

-You have a wonderful voice! I already told you that but for some reason you don't want to let people hear it so when I have a chance to, I don't want to end it.

-You're too sweet, Mel said blushing a little. It's not that I don't want to let people heat it -well maybe it is- it's just that people notice me enough already with all my weird behaviors I don't want them to look at me any more and make fun of me...

-First, they would never make fun of you you're too good. Plus I'm not saying you should become a star, although you'd probably be great I'll be too jealous, Jim said with a wink that made Mel laugh. I just think you shouldn't say no every time friends ask you to do a karaoke or stuff like that, or stop interrupting yourself when I surprise you singing.

-Ok, I think I can do that, or... try at least, Mel said shyly.

-Just do what you want. I don't want to force you, ok?, Jim clarified caressing Mel's hair. I just hope you'll let this little one enjoy your amazing voice, Jim added looking Mel's stomach.

Mel followed his gaze and smiled at the idea of singing lullabies to her baby.

-I'm pretty sure I will, she stated. Ok, now stop or you'll make me blush.

-Ah... but you already do..., Jim said with a cute smile.

-Alright, out!, Mel said laughing.

-Going out soon?

-Yeah, as soon as you'll be out, Mel said playfully.

-Ok...

So Jim got up and went to take a large towel, opened it and handed it above Mel, so she got up and let Jim wrap her in the towel.

-Thanks Jim, she simply said while he kissed her softly.

-You'll manage to do the rest alone?, he asked jokingly.

-Not sure...

A few minutes later Mel joined Jim in the kitchen, where he had set the table. She sat down in front of him and they finally ate. They started talking about their mother's invitation again.

-So should we invite them as soon as we come back?, Mel asked.

-Maybe it'll be better to wait a little, you know take the time to 'be' back. I'm guessing you'll be exhausted by the trip so will I, and then going back to work will tired us too so we should wait like a couple of weeks for us before, Jim pointed.

-Makes a lot of sense, you're right again, Mel said laughing.

-What? Is it that rare?, Jim said faking to be hurt.

-Aww... ,Mel mocked him, while getting up to console him and kissing him on the cheek as if she was consoling a kid.

Jim suddenly picked her up and lifted her on his shoulder.

-Oh! Ok please stop!, Mel barely managed to say since she was giggling.

Jim softly put her on the couch and kissed her tenderly.

-Ok you stay here and rest while I clean things up, Jim said slowly going away.

-Oh ok, Mel said. Well I think I'll even go to bed take a late nap.

The afternoon was already very advanced but their rhythm had been disrupted so it didn't matter.

-Good, Jim said pleased to see her really taking it easy. I might join you later then.

-Nice, Mel commented. Can't wait. Oh and by the way your meal was excellent.

-Aw glad you liked it, Jim said.

They hugged quickly and Mel went in the bedroom while Jim went at the kitchen to clean up.

It was already late in the evening, it was dark outside. Mel and Jim were both asleep in each other's arms, they hadn't woke up since the afternoon and they seemed ready to sleep till the next morning when Mel started to be agitated in her sleep. After a while she even woke up sounding very scared, sweating and her heart beating really fast.

-Oh, no, this can't happen, she slowly whispered.