Chapter 4

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Sheila came down stairs the next morning to find Dominic at the breakfast table, staring in to space. She sat down and poured herself a cup of tea and spread a piece of toast, they sat in silence for a few moments before she finally decided to speak.

"For a Boy who's going to America for 6 months, you don't look to happy about it." She smiled.

"Huh, oh yeah."

"Dominic, what's going on?"

"What do you mean?"

"I think you know….look, I know you're worried about leaving me on my own now that Eddie's left but you really don't need to be worrying about me. It's only for 6 months, the time will fly by." She smiled.

"That's the thing Sheila, I don't think I want to go anymore."

"What….why?"

"I just changed my mind."

"You changed your mind, you don't just change your mind like that Dominic. You obviously have a reason for it, now what is it."

"LOOK, I don't wanna talk about it…okay."

"No it's not okay, your tickets and your flights booked and you leave tomorrow. You can't just change your mind like this…."

"Well I have, look I'll get a job and refund you the money. I'm sorry Sheila, I just can't go…not now."

He got up from the table and stormed out of the house, nearly taking the door of it's hinges and he went.

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Davey was pouring himself some coffee when Sheila walked into the kitchen quarters, he could see by the look on her face that she was in a bad mood already.

"Morning Shelia….coffee, you look like you could use it?"

"Oh please Davey, I've had a hell of a morning."

"That bad huh." He asked, placing the coffee down in front of her.

He took a seat at the end of the table and started to drink his own cup.

"So what's the lad done now?"

"He's just informed me that he's not going to America now."

"Has he….did he say why?"

"No, just said that he couldn't go right now."

"Maybe he doesn't want to leave you right now."

"No it's not that….I don't know what's going on with him, well that's not true."

"Oh, what's he said?"

"Nothing as such, it's doesn't matter. He said he'll refund me the money for the tickets and flights but that's not the point. He was so excited yesterday about going, what could have changed his mind in such a short space of time."

Davey was about to answer when Sam walked into the kitchen looking more than a little pale. Sheila was busy emptying her cup when she turned around and saw the state of Sam.

"My god Sam, are you alright…you look awful."

"Well, good morning to you to Sheila."

"Sorry, do you want me to call a Doctor for you?"

"No really Sheila I'm alright."

"Sam you really don't…"

"SHEILA….I said I'm fine, please stop fussing."

"Fair enough, I'll go and make a start on the rent books."

"Thanks Shelia, I'll be up in a bit."

"Take your time."

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Sam turned and noticed the look Davey was giving her, she decided to ignore it and went to pour herself a glass of water.

"She's just worried about you." He stated.

"Yes I know but lets face it, when she discovers the truth…she'll not care less."

"So I know that performance just now was for Sheila but you're talking to me now…so how are you, really."

She took the seat beside him and let out a small sigh before sipping some water.

"I feel awful, I've been up since 7am with this constant morning sickness that's decided to rear it's ugly head."

"Do you want something to eat?"

"God no, I couldn't eat a thing. I very much doubt I'd keep it down."

"Listen, a heads up…Domininc told Sheila this morning that he's not going to America."

"What, did he tell he why." She asked, panic clear in her voice.

"Don't worry, he didn't tell her the reason why….just that he'd changed his mind."

"Well thank god for that."

"So, have you decided?"

"Well give me a chance, I only found out 2 days ago."

"Sam, things have a way of sneaking up on you."

"I know, I just don't know. Perhaps I…."

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They both stopped talking when the kitchen door opened and Dominic poked his head around the door. Sam's eyes went to the ceiling and Davey mirrored her.

"Is Sheila around?" He whispered.

"She's in the office, why…do you want to see her?" Sam asked.

"Of course not, it's you I came to see." He said, stepping inside.

Davey got up from his seat and went to put his cup in the sink before walking back over to them.

"I should get back to work."

"You don't have to leave David." Sam begged.

"I think I do, you need to talk…alone."

"Thanks mate." Dominic smiled.

Davey gave him a look that could kill and moved just a little closer to him so that they were face to face.

"Listen, I'm not your mate. I'm leaving for Miss Hagen's sake before I do something I regret, you better do right by her and that baby or you'll have me to deal with…got it."

"Sure."

"I'll be outside if you need me Sam."

"Thank you David." She smiled, slightly.

Davey made his way out, closing the door behind him. Dominic turned back to face Sam and offered a small smile before handing her a small packet.

"What's this." She asked, looking into the bag.

"Supplies, you know…for next time." He grinned.

"Is this a joke?"

"No, why."

"Dominic, I'm already pregnant…giving me condoms is a bit late, don't you think."

"I just thought, you know for next time."

"When are you going to get it through your head that there isn't going to be a next time, not now…not EVER. God I can't believe I'm having this conversation with a Boy."

"You didn't think I was a Boy that night…"

"Dominic please, you have to stop this. I have enough on my plate right now without having to worry that you'll pounce on me the next chance you get."

"Alright, I'm sorry. You're right, it was a stupid thing to do. Have you thought anymore about it."

"I've made an appointment for tomorrow with my Doctor, she's in Glasgow…thank god. I don't think I could bare seeing the local Doctor."

"Can I come?"

"You are the Father, it's your choice."

"Are you having it then?"

"Look, can we see how tomorrow goes. I need to know there won't be any problems with it before I make a decision."

"Of course, I understand."

"The appointment's at 10am, I'll pick you up at the end of the road at 8am so that we'll get there in time….is that okay?"

"Yeah it's fine, I'll see you then."

"You better go, if Sheila comes down..."

"Sure."

He made a bee line for the door but turned back.

"Sam…"

"Yes, what is it."

"Thanks."

"What for?"

"For telling me about it in the first place and not just getting rid of it."

"I'll see you tomorrow Dominic." She said, softly as he left.

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To Be Continued…