Chapter Eight

"What was Will doing here?" Diane points the question at Kurt the moment he enters the living room.

"Where have you been all day?" he replies with a question himself, but she doesn't let him change the subject so easily.

"I asked first."

"I told you I called him and asked him over."

He did tell her that when she arrived a few minutes earlier, but she needs a better explanation than that. It's painful enough to deal with the kid issue affecting their marriage, she doesn't need to be reminded of a failed relationship in her life in addition to that.

"But why? You know we are not friends anymore."

It's hard to say out these words, she hates that their friendship ended, especially the way it did, but it happened a long time ago and even though it's still painful, she's learnt to accept it. She is surprised Will actually showed up in their house, knowing she might be present. But their conversation that only consisted of a few words is proof enough that whatever was his reason to come, it had nothing to do with her.

"I know, but I was desperate, I needed advice and you didn't answer your phone all day. Where have you been?"

"Shopping, the spa, I needed time for myself," she answers his question finally, it's not a secret after all, she doesn't think she did anything wrong.

"You should have told me."

"And you should have told me about Miranda," it slips out before she can think better of it. She doesn't like the accusation in his voice, even if he is right, she probably should have left a note instead of disappearing without a word.

"I saw her today, she told me the boy isn't mine."

"What? So this was all for nothing, you don't have a son after all?" she cannot help sounding relieved, happy even, but as she looks at him his expression is so much different.

"I'm not sure about that."

"What do you mean?"

"I think she was lying, I think she just doesn't want me in their life."

"I don't want you in her life either," she admits and he must know she means it. All she wants is to get her husband back and she considers Miranda's attitude their chance, even if Kurt might be right and she is lying.

"But if he's my son…"

"She told you he isn't, maybe it's time to chalk this up to a nightmare and try to forget it ever happened."

The solution is so easy, all he needs to do is accept that she is right and they could continue where they left off before he shared the news with her.

"You can't ask me to do that," he shakes his head and she knows he's probably disappointed in her, but she doesn't care at the moment.

"But I'd love you to do that," she's begging him with her eyes too, to think how happy they were before Miranda and her son showed up. Nothing will ever be the same again if he continues to chase rainbows instead of sticking to the woman who loves him.

"I'm going to file a paternity suit."

"What?" her jaw drops and she can see the determination in his eyes.

"Will said I can do it, he's agreed to represent me."

She feels like shouting now. Is this Will's way of getting back at her? Does he want to ruin their marriage, the way he claims she's ruined their firm?

"I really wish you wouldn't do it. Why can't we just go back to normal?" and leave Will out of our life, she wants to add, but she just stares at him instead, hoping to get a little understanding.

"Because I can't, not until I know it for sure."

"You know I had enough time to think about this, to try to accept that you might have a son, but the more I think about it, the less I like this new situation."

She has no reason to hide her feelings, they are just after all. And now that they are offered a way out of this mess, she really just wants him to grab it and choose her.

"I know it must be hard for you, but please try to understand how I feel."

"I'm trying," she sighs, that's what she's been doing all day, trying to understand how they got into this mess and as much as she doesn't want to blame him, it's his fault nevertheless that they are living through the worst crisis of their married life.

"I know you need your space now and I want to give it to you, but it might be easier if you let me show how I feel. I haven't been able to hold you in my arms for so long."

NO, she wants to shout, because the thought of feeling his arms around her makes her shiver already. She's aware that they are married now, she cannot just walk away, they owe each other to try and work this out, but the solution isn't as easy as he thinks.

"I need time," she replies, hoping he will be just as understanding as she's trying to be with him, even though it's not always easy. She doesn't want to fight with him all the time, she's just trying to get used to this new situation.

He nods and if her rejection disappointed him it doesn't show on his face.

"I'm going to take Justice out for a walk."

She's aware that she just got home, but finding Will there gave her other things to think about.

"Don't you want to have dinner first?"

"I'm not hungry."

A/N: I'd like to thank everyone who's following this unusual story, especially those who even take the time to review. Your feedback makes me want to go on.

I'd like to thank Sam for the anon review. I was so happy to hear from you and that you love the story. I'm sure you're not alone with wanting the DW friendship back, unfortunately I can't reveal what I have in store, I need to keep the mystery alive :D I hope you will keep reading! ;)