Chapter 7

'I Love You'

Margaret couldn't remember anything after that moment she had been taken. She couldn't remember his name or why he had taken her. She opened her eyes only to find she was at home in her own bed. "Was this a dream?" It was 1:00am. "Where is Andrew?" she asked herself then decided maybe he had to work overtime, or was out making another ice cream run for her. She smiled, then closed her eyes and dozed off to sleep.

…

Andrew screamed and ran towards the van only to find she was not there. The shot he had heard was to a man in the van. He came to recognize this man as Bob Spaulding and he had just shot himself. He turned to look at the man who was holding his book. "What the hell is going on? Where is my wife?"

The man looked at him. "Look man, I had nothing to do with this. All I know is that she is safe and they took her home before coming here to meet you."

Andrew looked at him like he was crazy. "So you expect me to go home and find my wife there safe and alive?" He grabbed the mans shirt and pulled him to his car. "You will stay with me until I know she is alive and well. Or else…I will kill you! Now get in the car." Andrew shoved the man into the car and slammed the door. He was very frustrated and only wanted to see his sweet Margaret again.

"Look…I'm telling you the truth! She may not remember anything about what happened because he drugged her, but she is a smart one. She nearly had us all fooled when she faked going into labor."

"Wait… she did what?" He laughed. "That's my Margaret. These drugs better not hurt our child or we will have you thrown in prison for this!"

"Just a memory loss. Please I will do anything, just don't send me away to prison. I was forced into this situation with your wife. Forced to take her from you. I had no intention in harming her. Please."

"Fine, just do me a favor and shut the hell up!" Andrew was exceeding the speed limit as it was just trying to get home to her. He had to see her, a part of his feared for what he would find, but the other part of him knew she was okay. He pulled into the drive and rushed to the door. He ran inside and looked around then there she was, asleep on their bed. "Oh thank god." He turned and looked at the man.

"Told you so, now can I go?"

"Fine. Never say a word about any of this and get the hell outta here now!"

The man took off and he was going to keep his word.

Andrew locked all the doors then walked into their room. He sat on the bed and ran his hands through her hair. She awoke to his sweet kiss.

"Where is my ice cream?" She looked at him serious.

"Honey the store was closed, I promise you some first thing tomorrow morning." He kissed her forehead. He never wanted to loose her again. He knew she wouldn't remember but he always would. He wrapped his arms around her and rested his palm on her belly. "How is he?"

"Sleeping right now, I guess, but he did want something sweet." She smiled.

He placed a kiss upon her belly and then kissed her lips. "Goodnight sweetie."

"Night." And so they fell asleep like nothing had happened.

…

Weeks later.

"Oh Andrew… great news. The book is going to be published just in time for Christmas."

"That's awesome. I cant believe this!" He had to call Margaret and tell her the news.

"Hey sweetie." on the phone now.

"Guess what? Our book has been approved and is going to be published in time for the holidays."

"That's amazing! I'm so happy!"

"Me too. When are you coming home?"

"Um I think around 5, but I'll let you know."

"Have you told the family yet?" She asked.

"Not yet but they will be proud. We are going to see them in 3 weeks for Christmas."

"I cant wait." She was so ready to go on a vacation and see the family. She was also ready for January to come because that's when their baby was due. They were going to Alaska from December 20th to January 2nd. She was excited. She had never spent a Christmas anywhere but Toronto and New York.

Andrew made a phone call to tell the family the wonderful news, and they were just as thrilled as he was. "Yes Gammy. We are coming in a few weeks. Tell mom I love her and dad too. Yes I love you too Gammy. See you then. Bye now." He loved his family, and he couldn't wait until his child was born.