Episode
2.22
Siobhan’s
Apartment
The
television news was on as Siobhan put a pot of water on the stove and started
the heat. She went to the cabinet and took down a box of rice when she heard
the knocking at her door, “Come in!” she called out and a moment later Conner
stood in her kitchen.
As she was
measuring the rice out she looked up, “Conner what’s wrong?”
“Maggie.”
“What about
her?” Siobhan asked hoping she wasn’t giving any sign she had seen her.
“I was in
the food court yesterday, this is pathetic really I mean I’m dating Grace,
she’s a wonderful woman.”
Siobhan
sighed, “Point, now McKay. Before the water boils.”
Conner
rolled his eyes, “I could’ve sworn I saw Maggie and I was so filled with joy
that I ran across the food court and came face to face with someone that wasn’t
Maggie.”
“You really
do love her to the moon and back, listen Conner if you and Maggie are going to
make it you will. Let’s say if or rather when she’s ready to handle the part of
her life that you fit into you’ll find her in your arms again.”
He sighed,
“So this means you haven’t heard from her, no calls or e-mails?”
Siobhan
nodded, “I can honestly say I haven’t gotten any calls or e-mails from Maggie.
I do know that Kevin sent her divorce papers so she’ll be free from her
marriage soon. But when he and I talked last, it sounded like there were a few
other things she wanted to deal with first.”
“What if
she never comes back though?”
“Then you
need to move on Conner.” Siobhan hated not telling him about Maggie, but it was
far from her place.
“I can only
try right? Besides Maggie will come back, I know it; I trust that her heart and
mine are joined. She’ll be back, she has to be.”
“I hope
your right, for your sake Conner.”
He chucked,
“I hope so to.”
Pinõn
Hallow Airport
Maggie ran
a hand through her blond hair, “When do your classes start up again?”
Luke looked
up and gave her a half smile, “End of August, but remember if you ever need
anything I’m just a phone call away.”
“Thank you,
if you need me, call me.” She took out her address
book and wrote down a number, “This is my new number as of today.”
“Flight
7309 is now boarding rows 18 thru 12.”
Luke looked
up, “Well that’s me. I’ll call you soon, I promise.”
He and
Maggie both stood up and he kissed her cheek before joining the line of
passengers.
Maggie
watched him board the plane before leaving the airport.
Hallow
Hills—Main House
The
afternoon sun was bright as Adel stepped out onto the patio. The door slide
open and Jeff came out.
“Don’t you
work?” Adel asked him.
“Yes, but
what I do takes me out at nights, what about you?”
“I was in
meetings all morning, I also have a very dedicated staff that is organized an
on task.” She folded her arms over her chest, “Usually I have charity meetings
in the afternoon, but today my schedule was clear.”
“Ahh, good excuse.” He stood next to her looking out at
the skyline, the mountains in the distance, “I love this place, something so
comforting about it.”
“Yeah, I
wish I had grown up here, thankfully
Jeff looked
down for a moment, “Who knows maybe I have a few kids out there and just don’t
know it.”
Adel
smiled, “And why haven’t you gotten married?”
Jeff’s eyes
looked into hers for a moment, “All the good ones are taken.”
Adel felt a
blush caress her cheeks, “You’re such a cad.”
Jeff cupped
her chin in his right hand and smiled, “Only because I can’t have you.” He said
in a half whisper before letting his lips meet hers.
Adel began
to kiss him back before she pulled back, just looked at him for a moment before
shaking her head and retreating into the house.
Kathryn’s
Apartment—
Kathryn
walked into her living room and saw Doug standing there with a piece of paper.
“Evening Kathryn, we have something to discuss.”
Kathryn
perked up, “You’re leaving Adel!”
Doug shook
his head and tossed the paper on the couch and took several menacing steps
towards her, “I am not leaving Adel, I want
“Are you
saying your going to take my daughter?”
A somewhat
evil smile crossed his face, “I’m taking my daughter, and this little paper
gives me full custody.” He picked it up and unfolded it, “And you signed it
today at the office. You my little kitten have signed away any right you have
to her.”
Kathryn
shook her head, “No, you are not taking my little girl.”
Doug leaned
in face close to hers, “I am, she’ll be raised by me and Adel and you Ryn will be far, far away from her.” He pushed her down
onto the couch and then went into the Nursery. He picked up the baby and
carried her into the living room. “Jerome!” he called out.
A moment
later a large man came in dressed in black, “Yes sir?”
“Make sure
Miss Layden doesn’t come after me and my daughter.” Doug looked down at the
terrified Kathryn, “Sorry Darling, but I will not be kept from any child of
mine, I never have been before.”
“Doug
please do not take my daughter.” She pleaded with
tears in her eyes.
Doug stood
in the doorway, “You kept her from me, what’s fair is
fair. Jerome, take care of her.”
Siobhan’s
Apartment
Conner had
left a little while before and Siobhan sat down on the couch to watch
television when the knocking began again, “Come on in.” she called out,
seriously starting to wonder why everyone came to her for advice.
“Hey, Siobhan.” Maggie said as she closed the door.
Siobhan
looked up, “I didn’t expect you to come to the building, is something wrong?”
“No, why?”
Maggie sat down on the chair by the couch, “What’s going on?”
“Conner was
here just a little while ago.” She sat up and looked at her friend, “He thought
he saw you in the mall and chased some poor woman down.”
Maggie
closed her eyes for a moment, “yesterday in the food court?”
Siobhan
nodded, “How did you know?”
“I saw him
and I left before he could see me. Maybe he saw me but in the excitement
spotted another woman similar and chased her down?”
“Probably,
but Maggie you can’t hide from him forever. He’s going to see you sooner or
later.”
“I know,
but I mean I don’t know what to do when I see him, the last time I saw him I
had just miscarried and saw my mother for the first time in over ten years,
before that, God I we had made love and then he found out I married Kevin.”
Tears were forming in her eyes, “I made mistakes with him Siobhan, I don’t know if he can ever forgive me. I think its better,
honestly better if I stay away from him.”
Siobhan
nodded, “Maggie, if you love Conner give him a chance,
a real one this time. No pushing him away for a silly reason. Truly give him
you’re heart.”
“And if he
pushes me away?”
Siobhan
smiled, “Trust me, I doubt he’ll do that.”
Maggie
stood up, “I’ll think about it, Siobhan, if he asks if you’ve heard from me,
just could you tell him I’ll be in touch with him soon.”
“Yeah, I’ll
do that next time he asks. Go home and get some sleep.”
Maggie
chucked, “Not likely, I have a whole house to unpack. Thankfully I still had my
furniture in storage.”
“Where are
you living?”
“
“Wow,
definitely a step up from
Maggie
stood up and went to the door, “I’ll call in a few days. Thanks Siobhan.”
“No
problem, now go before Conner shows up and you two nut cases actually have to
talk to each other.”
“I’m going,
night.” Maggie said before leaving.
Siobhan
turned back to the television and then picked up her cordless phone, hitting a
speed dial number, “Hey when are you coming over tonight? Yeah I’ve got star
crossed lovers invading, I’d much rather have my lover.” There was a pause for
a moment; “Alright I’ll see you then. If I don’t answer the door I’ll be in the
shower, just use the spare key.