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Here we go with the second chapter.

Chapter 2.

Alex stared at the two men before her in shock. Of course she could see the similarities between them but not once in their relationship or even before had Gene mentioned the fact he had a child. She could feel Gene reach for her hand but she pulled away and stormed into the kitchen.

Gene winced as he heard the slamming of kitchen cupboards. Why the hell did this have to happen now? He should be upstairs, in bed with Alex now, not dealing with this.

"Are you gonna let me in or what? I'd rather have the happy reunion inside y'know".

Gene sighed but stood back and let his son into their house. Directing him towards the living room, he watched as Adam threw his bags on the sofa and peered at the photos that were placed around the room.

"Right, yer goin to tell me what yet doing here or do you want to snoop around some more?"

"It's mam isn't it. She kicked me out. Said I was too much like you, a pain in the arse. Wasn't happy that I was bunking off school. She gave me the details of where yer lived and worked so I rang the station and they sent me here."

Gene growled in annoyance. This was typical of his ex-wife, Sandra. Sending the lad up to live with his dad without even giving him notice or a chance to sit down and tell Alex. He sat down beside Adam and nodded for him to go upstairs.

"First bedroom on the right is yours. Bring yer bags up. Go on, I'll see yer in the morning. We can talk properly then. Night lad."

Adam grinned and headed upstairs, whistling, making sure that Alex could see what was going on. Throwing her a wink, he grinned and turned to go into the bedroom. Shutting the door and letting out a snigger, he flopped on the bed. This was going to work.

Gene walked cautiously into the kitchen to see Alex stirring her cup of tea absentmindedly.

Deciding that he may as well get the ear bashing over with, he took a seat opposite her and nodded towards the cup.

"Got one for me?"

Alex shot him a glare and nodded towards the kettle.

"Well there's the kettle. I presume you know where the milk and sugar are? Or do you need me to point them out? After all, we've only been together two bloody years. We know everything thing about each other don't we. Or at least I thought we did!"

Gene tried to take her hand but she shrugged out if his grip and stood up angrily.

"Bolls, listen-"

"No Gene. You listen to me for a change! We've known each other 4 years now and have been together for nearly two. I've told you everything about me including Molly! Why the bloody hell didn't you mention him sooner? Did you know he was coming?"

Gene got up and shut the kitchen door, not wanting to be overheard. From what he knew and remembered about Adam, he had the hearing of a bat and often used it to his advantage. Turning back to Alex, he spoke in a quieter tone.

"Right listen, I know I should have told yer but I didn't know when the right time would be, I thought that 'e didn't want to know. He was a surprise, me and his mam hadn't been right for years, both strayed and well I liked the drink and fags, not to mention that I was married to the job and she liked to nag, moan and make me life a bleedin misery! We were drifting apart and probably would have split but then we found out she was expecting. We'd been to a police do and both had too much to drink and then went home and well yer know... We lasted until he was about six. Now, he's been kicked out by his mam and has nowhere to go, so I've said he can stay here for a bit."

Alex put down her mug and tried to squash the rising anger inside her. Was this really how it was going to be? Him making all the decisions and to hell with what she thought. Did he just see her as a silent partner?! Well enough was enough. With fire in her stomach, she glared at Gene.

"Oh yes absolutely. Why wouldn't you ask him to stay. Don't even bother to talk to me about it. I mean, I'm only your partner and it's not like we BOTH own this house is it? You could have asked me. Tell you what Gene, before I say something I know I'll regret, I'm going to go to bed. Is it ok if I sleep in OUR bed or do I have to ask your permission?!"

Alex stormed out of the kitchen and stomped upstairs, not bothering to be quiet. She could hear Gene calling her back but she didn't care. Bloody idiot. Who did he think he is? As she sank down onto the bed, she thought back over the evening and cringed as she thought about what Adam would make of her.

"Probably a mad spoiled bitch who hates his guts and treats his dad like crap! ".

She thought sourly to herself as she punched the pillow. She thought it over and she decided that it was Gene she was mad with, not Adam. It wouldn't be fair of her to take it out on him for his dad's pig-headedness. As she drifted off to sleep, she decided that she would make a better effort with him in the morning.

"Bloody woman!"

Gene punched the cushions into submission as he sank down onto the couch, pulling the blanket down to cover him. Why the big deal about Adam staying? What did she expect him to do? He couldn't turn him away.

I'll make it up to her in the morning. With that Gene let the tiredness wash over him and he drifted to sleep.

Slowly and carefully creeping down the stairs and checking that the coast was clear, Adam closed the door leading into the sitting room, not wanting to be overheard. Picking up the phone, he dialled an all too familiar number.

"Mam, yeah it's me. We're on."

~TBC~

Will Alex feel differently in the morning?

What exactly is Adam's plan?

Tune in next time ;)

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