Chapter 15

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Davey walked into Sam's room and she immediately started crying the minute she locked eyes with him. He was by her side in seconds and came to sit on the edge of the bed as he gathered her in his arms.

"Oh David…I…."

"It's okay Sam, you're both okay….ssssh."

"I really thought I'd lost the baby David, I…."

He sat back and stared into her now red eyes, brushing the tears away with his finger.

"Sam, you're okay. The Doc said you just need to take things easy, no long hours at work."

"I know, he told me. Has Dominic left?"

"Yeah, he seemed in a hurry to get out."

"I think I may have been a little harsh on him, it always seems like he's trying to hard."

"The lad was worried about you, both of you. He's pretty angry at Sheila, he blames her for what happened to you."

"I very much doubt she was the reason."

"Well, I'd say she was part of it. She shouldn't have hit you Sam, especially not in front of Clients."

"No she shouldn't have but the damage has already been done, no more Clients, no more Estate Manager."

"You'll find another."

"Not like Sheila, she ran that office like a well oiled machine. She knew my business inside out, I simply don't have the time to begin training anyone else."

"What are you saying Sam."

"I think you know very well. I want Sheila back David, I need her. I can't run that place without her, as much as I'd like to convince myself otherwise."

"You want me to talk to her?"

"Would you?"

"Okay…for you I'll do it, just don't get your hopes up on her saying yes though."

"Just try for me David, please."

David leaned down and kissed her gently before getting up from his place on the bed.

"Get some sleep okay, I'll come by in the morning and collect you."

"Thank you David, we're very grateful."

"We?"

"The baby and I." She smiled.

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Sheila was sitting drinking a coffee when Dominic came storming into the house, nearly taking the door of the hinges.

"Where have you been?" She asked.

"I needed air, clear my head."

"Sit down Dominic."

"I've got stuff to do…."

"SIT."

He gave her a look before taking a seat in the chair furthest away, waiting for her to speak.

"Look, I'm sorry for the things I've said about Sam and I'm sorry she's in Hospital."

"Are you…really?"

"Dominic, as angry as I am with Sam right now…I don't wish her harm, her or the baby. I just wish you'd both thought a little harder before you slept together."

"I already told you she….."

"I know, she was drunk and you wanted to comfort her but there are other ways to comfort someone rather than sleeping with them."

"I know alright, it wasn't my finest hour I know but…Sheila, how ever much we might regret what happened…the fact is Sam's having my baby and we just have to make the best of it."

"I'm not saying it will be easy Dominic…but I will try."

"Really?"

"Try."

"It's all I ask, thanks Sheila."

Dominic got up and was about to head upstairs when there was a knock at the door. He opened it to find Davey on the other side.

"Sneddon, what are you doing here…is it Sam?"

"No lad, Sam's fine. Actually I was wanting to speak to Sheila if she's in?"

"Sure, come on in."

Davey came inside and followed Dominic through to the sitting room.

"Sheila, Sneddon's here to see you."

She looked up when Davey walked in behind Dominic.

"Davey, what can I do for you?"

"Can we talk…alone."

"I'll just…leave you too it."

They waited for Dominic to leave before Davey came and sat down across from Sheila.

"So, what can I do for you. Is this about Sam?"

"Yeah."

"I see."

"Listen Lass, I know Sam's done a lot of damage to your Family right now and I know you may never forgive her for it but…."

"What?"

"Whatever she's done, is it really worth quitting your job over."

"I can't work along side her after what's happened."

"Sheila, that Woman needs to take things easy, rest up. She hasn't got the time or frankly the energy to begin training someone from scratch."

"What are you asking here Davey?"

"She needs you Sheila, she needs you to run that Estate. You're the one who knows that place inside out."

"She can't ask me to do that, she's got a bloody nerve."

"She's not asking you Sheila, I am…for the sake of the baby, your Grandchild, come back to work."

"I don't know Davey, I could say something I'll regret."

"I'm sure you'll manage, please."

"A trial run alright, if I feel it can't work then I'm gone."

"That's all I ask, thank you Sheila and Sam will appreciate it."

"I'm not doing it for her, I'm doing it for the sake of Dominic and his Child."

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To Be Continued…