Chapter 6
Two days later...
John has been enjoying spending time with his daughter. He is cherishing ever moment he spends with her since he only gets to see her once a week every month. He is making the most of it. Brady has loved having his sister around to play with. He is a great big brother. He still doesn't understand why Belle can't be with them all the time, John tries to help him understand. He is only four years old and there are a lot of things he doesn't quite understand yet. Brady is happy to know that he, daddy, Belle and Mommy Marlena will be all together soon.
They are all on their way back from the park. Brady and Belle are tired and hungry. Once they get back to the loft, Kelly helps the kids with their baths while John cooks up some dinner for them.
John is happy that Marlena chose Kelly as a nanny for Belle, when he first saw her, he thought she was a bit young but she loves children and knows what she is doing. Marlena wouldn't hire just anyone to watch Belle. John misses that no longer having Chelsea around. Chelsea had to quit her job to take care of her sick mother. Brady misses Chelsea very much.
While John is working on dinner there is a knock at the door. He goes to answer it and is shocked by who he sees standing there.
Meanwhile in San Francisco...
"I will see you Friday at 2:00 then. Okay, take care. Bye."
Marlena hangs up the phone after rescheduling an appointment with one of her patients. This patient has already rescheduled twice. Her other patients have no problem making it to their scheduled appointments but this patient is hesitant. Her husband was the one who encouraged to go to therapy after the death of their son, she hasn't been handling it well. She has never been to a psychiatrist and doesn't know what to expect, Marlena gets these kinds of patients all the time and she eventually gets them to come around. This was will be no exception.
Marlena has been so busy with work that she hasn't had time to think about how much she misses Belle. It's just easier for her not to think about her daughter. That way she doesn't miss her as much. Laura has called Marlena the past couple of days letting her know how Belle is doing. Belle of course, is enjoying the time with her father and brother and Marlena is scared that Belle may not want to come home in three days.
Marlena has finally finished up her paperwork, her last patient for the day was over an hour ago. The paperwork for her patients never seems to end. Now that she is done she can go home, eat something, take a relaxing bath, read and go to bed. She can't wait for Belle to come home. Marlena straightens up her desk, grabs her purse, turns out the light and leaves.
Back in Salem...
"Kristen, what are you doing here?"
Kristen gives John the sweetest smile.
"I came here to let you know that I have a doctor's appointment in the morning to check on the baby, and I was hoping you would be there."
"Well of course, I will be there. I wouldn't miss seeing my baby for anything.''
Kristen has that same sickening sweet smile on her face.
"Well, I'm glad. I can't wait to see our baby either, John."
John opens the door a bit wider, allowing Kristen to enter.
"Come on in, Kristen. I need to check on dinner."
After Kristen enters, she closes the door behind her as John goes to the kitchen to check on dinner. He is making Belle's favorite, chicken fingers, and macaroni and cheese.
Kristen joins John in the kitchen as she watches him stir the macaroni and cheese. She gives John a confused look.
"Since when do you eat macaroni and cheese for dinner, John?"
John only half acknowledges Kristen's presence as he answers her.
"Belle's here visiting and this is her favorite."
Kristen gets a look of surprise on her face.
"Belle's here?"
John nods.
" Yes, she's visiting me for a week. Doc made arrangements with Belle's nanny for Belle to see me for a week every month."
Kristen feigns happiness.
"Well isn't that sweet of her." Kristen replies as she rolls her eyes without John noticing.
John and Kristen's attention is averted to the stairs as Brady comes running down them, with Kelly and Belle not far behind. Kelly is carrying Belle as Belle clutches onto her bear.
"Hi, daddy! Is dinner ready-!"
Brady is stopped in mid sentence as he sees Kristen standing there. He is speechless as he stops suddenly and just stares at Kristen. He is just as shocked as John was seeing Kristen.
Kristen sees Brady staring at her so she plasters a fake smile on her face.
"Hi, Brady!"
Brady stops staring as he answers her.
"What are you doing here, Kristen?" he asks as he climbs up on the stool at the kitchen counter.
"I came by to see your daddy and to tell him about going to the doctor about the baby tomorrow."
Brady just looks at Kristen.
"Oh." he answers as he turns his attention back to his father.
"Is dinner ready yet, daddy?"
"Almost, why don't you go sit down at the table and I will have Kelly help me set the table."
Brady nods as he climbs down off the stool and goes to sit at the table.
Kelly sets Belle down as she runs to join her brother. Kelly grabs the plates off the counter and begins setting the table.
Kristen introduces herself to Kelly while she sets the table.
"Hi, I'm Kristen, you must be Kelly. Belle's nanny."
Kristen holds out her hand for Kelly to take. Kelly takes Kristen's hand and shakes it.
"Yes, I'm Kelly. Nice to meet you."
Kristen smiles at Kelly sweetly and is as nice to her as she can possibly be. What Kelly or John doesn't know is that she is trying to win her trust. Stefano asked her to suck up as much as possible and be as nice as she can be to Belle's nanny so maybe she will tell Kristen where Marlena is and she can tell Stefano.
Kelly lets go of Kristen's hand as she continues setting the table. John starts bringing the food to the table. He had almost forgotten that Kristen was there.
"Kristen, you are welcome to stay for dinner if you want."
"No, I better go and let you spend some time with your daughter. I will see you in the morning."
Kristen replies as she tries to give John a kiss on the cheek. John turns his head slightly to avoid her kiss. Kristen is disappointed as she grabs her purse and heads for the door. Before leaving she turns and watches John help his daughter put food on her plate.
"That will be you and I soon, John with our child, well as soon as I can find one to replace the one I lost. You will never know the truth." Kristen thinks to herself before she opens the door, walks out and closes it behind her.
What exactly does Kristen have planned? And will it work? Stay tuned to find out!
