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Chapter 15
Tammy's POV
Oh my God! I've been carrying around this secret for almost a month and I'm dying to get it out! I can guarantee you that Kenny still doesn't know! I'm going to make sure he finds out. I even have picture proof if he doesn't believe me.
I head to the kitchen and I see my mom baking cookies. "Where are Sadie and Johnny?" I ask her.
"Doing their homework." She responds.
"What about Maddie and CJ?"
She stops what she's doing and looks at me. "They're with Craig...why?"
"I'm going out with Sadie and Johnny for a bit."
Mom raises her eyebrow. "What are you up to Tammy?"
"Nothing, I'm going to take them to see Kenny."
"Why?"
I shrug. "Because Sadie wants to see her dad."
"Well if you're not back within the next few hours, I'm calling the police."
"Why?"
"I have to make sure you're not trying to play dead again."
"I'm not! Oh and please don't tell Craig where I am."
Mom gives me a suspicious look. "Does it matter?"
I nod. "I don't want him to come over and beat Kenny up."
She chuckles. "Since when are you worried about Kenny?"
I shrug. "I'm not, but I don't want the kids to see him get his ass kicked!"
"If you say so…"
"I'll see you later!" I call Sadie and Johnny. I tell them I have a surprise for them and to get in the car. Not only will Kenny learn the truth…they will too!
Kenny's POV
I'm on the phone with Mayor trying to plead my case on getting Kevin's body exhumed. She's already denied me twice, and it looks like I'm getting rejected for a third time. "Thank you for your assistance ma'am." I hang the phone up and throw it down.
"What happened?" Stan asks. He came over to try to keep my calm during this process and I will say it's helped. If it wasn't for him, I would've flipped out on the mayor by now.
"My request to have Little Kevin's body exhumed was denied...again."
"Did she say why?"
I nod. "She claims my reason isn't justified. What the fuck?"
"Damn dude. So now what?"
I bury my face in my hands. "I don't know. I can't give up until I figure out what happened to my son."
"Maybe he really is gone."
"I want proof of that! I don't trust anything that comes out of Tammy's lying mouth!"
"So no what are you going to do? I mean, how can you prove it?"
I shrug. "I don't know dude. But I can't give up."
"I'll do what I can to help."
Suddenly the doorbell rings. I answer it and it's Tammy, Sadie, and Johnny. "Hi kids!" I greet them.
"Hi daddy!" Sadie hugs me.
"Hey dad." Johnny answers. I swear the more time he spends with Tammy and Craig, the more disconnected from me he gets…
"I'm glad you guys are here." I look at Tammy and frown. "Why are you still here?"
"I have news for you!" She smirks.
"If it's not about the kids, I don't want to hear it."
"It is…sort of." Tammy continues smirking as she walks in. "Oh good Stan, you're here!"
"What do you want?" He asks.
"I have some news for Kenny and the kids. I'm so glad you're here to hear it."
"Cut the crap Tammy!" I snap. "What do you want?"
She looks at Stan. "Some friend you are Stan."
"What are you talking about?" He asks.
"You're keeping a big secret from Kenny. Such a shame!" I look at Kenny. "Now that I have everyone's attention, I'm going to make my announcement. I'm sure Stan knows what I'm going to say." I see Stan's eyes widen.
"Just spit it out!" I say standing up. "Or get out!"
Tammy hugs me. "I think congratulations are in order. Your family is growing!"
I raise my eyebrow. "What the hell are you talking about?"
"Tammy, shut the fuck up!" Stan blurts out.
"Do you want to tell him or should I?" She smiles.
"Tell me what?" I ask in an annoyed tone. I wish someone would tell me what the fuck is going on.
"Red's pregnant!"
My jaw drops in disbelief. "What?"
"She's pregnant with your baby!"
"Get out of here! Red isn't pregnant!"
Tammy glares at Stan. "Ask your best friend. He knows the truth." I see her digging in her purse. "But if he won't tell you the truth, I do have proof to back up what I'm saying."
I look at Stan and he has his head down in shame. "Stan?"
"It's true dude..." Stan says without looking up.
"This can't be happening..." I say as I begin to feel a tightness in my chest.
"It is happening." Tammy smirks. "Your oh so precious girlfriend is pregnant and is keeping the truth from you. I would never do that!"
"She pregnant..." I whisper as I sit down clutching my chest. The pain is getting worse.
"Some friend Stan is! He knew and didn't tell you! Tell Kenny how far along she is!"
"Why don't you get lost?" Stan barks at her.
"I'm not! I think Kenny and my kids have a right to know! Sadie and Johnny, you're going to have another sibling! How does that feel?"
"I don't know..." I hear Johnny say.
"Daddy, are you ok?" Sadie whispers in my ear. "You're sweating…"
"I'm sorry..." I continue clutching my chest.
"For what?"
"I know you had your concerns about Red and I having a baby...this wasn't planned."
Sadie shakes her head. "I'm not worried about that. Right now, I'm worried about you! You look like you're in pain!"
"I'm ok sweet...heart..." Now I'm becoming short of breath.
"You're a complete bitch for this!" I hear Stan tell Tammy. I'm beginning to feel dizzy while they argue.
"At least I told him..."best friend". What kind of friend are you?"
"That was Red's business to tell him, not mine."
"That didn't stop you and Wendy from taking her to the doctor. Sounds like you made it your business!"
"She's our friend, we wanted to let her know that she's not alone."
"All the while leaving Kenny in the dark."
"Stop acting like you care! What was the point of you doing this?"
"I told you, Kenny and the kids had the right to know!"
"You guys, stop fighting!" I hear Sadie step in. "Something is really wrong with daddy!"
"You ok dude?" I hear Stan ask.
"I'm...fine..." I tell him trying to catch my breath. The pain in my chest is getting worse by the second.
"No you're not!" Tammy steps in. "You look really pale and you're sweating..." She almost sounds like she's concerned.
"I just need to lie down…my chest hurts…"
"Dude, I'm calling 911! This isn't the first time you've complained about chest pain." Stan reminds me.
"Yeah, I've seen you clutch your chest like that before too." Tammy adds in. "Let us help you."
I shake my head. "I'm fine…I'll lie down…and I'll…be…fine…" I tell them as I close my eyes. I can hear Stan and Tammy talking, but their voices sound faint and far away.
