Chapter 44

John did not get home until 6:45, his usual time for coming home. I was in the living room with Little Johnny. I was on the living room floor with him, playing.

"Daddy's home," John said, walking into the living room.

"Dada," Little Johnny said with excitement. He held his arms up and out to John. John came over and picked him up. I got up from the floor. John wrapped an arm around me, hugging me.

John wanted to put Little Johnny back down on the ground, but he wouldn't have it. Little Johnny wanted to stay in his daddy's arms. John kept him happy. The three of us all went and sat down on the sofa. I gave Little Johnny a pacifier. It was something that would keep him quiet while John and I talked.

"I don't know what to say or do John," I said.

John nodded his head. "I know."

"I have been thinking nonstop since I got off the phone with you."

"What have you been thinking about?"

"I was thinking about the baby and then Joseph. He ruined a good day. I have been thinking about Joseph nonstop. I have asking myself a million different questions. I have been asking if he knows where we live, where I work, and how long has he been following me. It has been three weeks since we saw him at Cenas'…"

"…I have been wondering the same thing too. He must have been following you. He followed you to the doctor's office. I want to know what his unfinished business with you is about."

"He has a sick obsession with me as a child. Now he has a sick obsession with me as an adult. But this time, I can fight back. I can fight him off if he tries anything."

"I want to track him down and get rid of him. He has not broken any laws, because he hasn't done anything since his jail time and probation time. All that ended when you were twenty-one. Stalking and harassment are crimes in the United States, but we need him to actually do something to you."

I shook my head. "This is so frustrating," I said as tears streamed down my cheeks. "I never thought I would have to deal with this asshole ever again. That was why my parents moved to the United States with me and my sisters."

"Well, I'm going to find him myself," John said.

I gave John a look.

John shrugged. "I might only be an officer, but I have the resources to find him. I can see if he has established himself at a hotel or something. I can find out which advertisement firm he does business with. You know he only came here, because he was originally doing business, but I can find out what company. We'll get him, Trish. I won't let him anywhere near you, Little Johnny, or our unborn child."

I smiled. "Our second baby boy."

"Yep. We need to figure out what we are going to name him."

"Yeah, we also need to tell everyone."

"That will be done." He pulled his cell phone out of his pocket and began pressing buttons. He sent a massive text message to everyone on his side of the family letting them know the news. I did the same to everyone on my side of the family.

Despite Joseph showing up and threatening me, it was a good day. I was having another son. I was giving Little Johnny a little brother. He would be a great older brother just like his daddy.