Chapter Twelve
"How long will it take?"
Kurt looks at the two envelopes he has just placed on Will's desk. They contain hair samples from him and Kenny and he's already anxious to get the results of the DNA testing.
"If we take it to a private lab, they can do it in two days, but it will cost more."
"That doesn't matter, I want to know it as soon as possible."
The possibility of knowing the answer in two days is worth everything for him. He knows the answer with her heart anyway, but once he has proof he doesn't have to fall for Miranda's lies anymore. He hopes she will change her attitude once he shows him the results and they won't have to go to trial, but he's prepared for that as well.
"I'll call you as soon as I get the results."
"Thank you. I know Diane and you aren't on the best terms, is it a problem for you or should I look for another lawyer?"
No matter how Diane feels about him involving Will, he doesn't regret his decision to call him. He is aware that they had an ugly argument a few months ago and haven't talked ever since, but he likes to think they will be able to mend their friendship someday.
"No, it isn't, but if you prefer someone else."
"I don't."
He trusts Will and he knows Diane trusts him too, she is probably just still angry with him. These two would need to actually sit down and talk about that fight, apologize and try to forgive and forget.
"She was here this morning."
"Diane?"
"Yes. She doesn't like that you want me as your lawyer."
For a moment Kurt thought Diane was there to talk to Will about the past, but he should have known she'd try everything to undermine his decision to hire him. He doesn't like that she's going behind his back, that they don't talk about things properly anymore, but he knows it's his fault, he managed to break her trust and it will be hard to get it back.
"I know, but she will come around. I know it's none of my business, but you two were friends for so long, is there any chance for you to work it out?"
He's aware that their marriage is just as much in trouble, but there's probably nothing he can do about it until they settle this matter with Miranda. But afterwards he will do everything in his power to make sure Diane regains her trust in him and they could find their lost happiness again.
"I'd like to think there is, I'm willing to try."
Kurt likes Will's attitude and he is willing to help him for Diane's sake. She needs her friend now more than ever.
"I know she wouldn't say it, but she misses you and the firm. She likes her new job, but she loved the old one."
Diane would probably kill him for saying this to Will, but he wants to help them. He knows Diane wouldn't admit to missing her previous life and it has nothing to do with her being married now. Kurt knows she's been happy in the marriage, but it isn't exactly true for the rest of her life.
"I miss her too and what we had."
"You can fix it. Diane wouldn't forgive me if she knew I interfered, I'm on her black list already, but if I can help without her knowing, I'm willing to do it for her."
"I appreciate it, thank you."
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The silence at the dinner table starts to annoy Kurt. He has been waiting for Diane to say something about her visit to Will, but she hasn't. She said a few words about her busy day in the office and they have been eating silently ever since.
"I gave the samples to Will. He said the results will be ready in two days."
"Okay," Diane nods and continues eating without saying anything else.
Kurt doesn't want to reveal that Will told him about her visit, but maybe they should talk about it, instead of ignoring the subject.
"I insist on him as my lawyer and I'd like you to accept this."
"You don't need my permission. You do what you want anyway."
Kurt cannot help sensing the bitterness in her response and he could just leave it, but instead he decides to react.
"I can't change the past, Diane. However it happened, if Kenny really is my son I want to be there for him and you have to try to accept this."
"I am trying, but can we just not talk about this for two days? At least until then I could still hold onto the hope that none of this is true."
"If that is what you want," he sighs and turns his attention back to his plate.
Diane isn't like this, she doesn't hold onto denial instead of facing the problems and trying to find a solution. He knows that she is hurting because of him and hates that he isn't allowed to do anything about it.
"I want my husband back."
He lifts his head to look at her and their eyes meet.
"I am here, I will always be here."
He doesn't think about it, just puts his hand on hers and he is surprised that she doesn't pull it back. But he is even more surprised when she suddenly leans in and kisses him. He has been waiting for feeling her lips on his for so long, but he has given up on it happening anytime soon.
"As long as you let me love you, we can get through anything together," he says after their lips part.
"I know," she replies and pulls back, but she doesn't move her hand from under his.
And Kurt cannot help hoping he was finally able to break the ice between them, for another two days at least.
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