Chapter 6
Justin sat next to Isabel, although they said nothing. Isabel was mortified that Justin found out, and Justin was to angry with her to even look at her. They had been on a flight back to Memphis, where they would meet up with their son.
[He’s not your son, J. Get it out of your mind. He’s not your blood] Justin thought to himself. [Roland Jackson Timberlake sounds way better than Roland Jackson Chasez, anyways.] He pouted. [I can’t let him go. I don’t know how to let him go.]
About 20 minutes later, they were landing at Memphis Regional.
"This is your captain, I’d like to thank you for flying with American Airlines from New York to Memphis. We are landing now. The temperature in Memphis is a cool 70 degrees. The time is about 1:30 PM. If you wanna set your watches back an hour, we’re in Central Time now. Thank you."
Justin looked at Isabel out of the corner of his eye. She was looking out the window, and her hand graced her stomach. Her head unexpectedly turned to him, and he set his stare straight ahead of him as if he wasn’t watching her.
"Justin, I know this is a bad time to talk to you about this, but, I can’t hide it much longer.
Justin’s head slowly turned until he was looking at her.
"Do I even wanna know?"
Isabel rolled her eyes.
"Cut the crap, J."
"Cut to the chase, Is."
Isabel had a stare of determination, and this worried Justin.
"Fine. I’m pregnant."
"Again." Justin muttered.
She turned in her seat even more, her mouth slightly open.
"Yes, Justin. Again. And this time, I’m positive it’s ours."
"Sorry, don’t take this the wrong way, but… I don’t believe you."
Justin turned away from her and they didn’t speak another word to eachother until they were walking through the tunnel and into the airport gate.
"Daddy!"
Justin heard Roland’s voice before he even came all the way out of the tunnel. Then Roland came into sight, running like the wind to Justin. Justin swooped Roland up and into his arms, but it wasn’t the same. This wasn’t his son.
"Daddy, I missed you." Roland said, his arms around Justin’s neck.
"Hey, I missed you too, little man."
Justin put Roland down and Isabel smiled at Roland.
"Hey big guy!" She said, picking him up.
"Hi Mommy!" Roland cheered. "I’m so glad your back!"
"Oh me, too, baby!"
For only being 3, Roland could somehow pick up on the coldness between Justin and Isabel.
"Mommy, Daddy, what's wrong?"
The two looked at each other and smiled.
"Nothings wrong, Rolls."
Justin took Roland’s right hand and Isabel took his left as they walked together.
Later That Day
JC couldn’t believe what had happened. He couldn’t get the look on Justin’s face out of his mind. No matter what he did, he still kept seeing it. Over and over again.
"… Jace, I have to tell you… I’m pregnant. Again. And this time I’m sure it’s Justin’s."
Isabel waited, but JC had nothing to say.
"Great." He muttered.
"Josh, I could really use some help here. I’m scared."
"So am I. I’m scared of what it’s gonna do to Roland when he finds out that Justin isn't really his dad. Plus, I mean, Justin’s been a part of Rolands life since Roland was born. Roland wont know how to adapt to those kind of changes."
"What are you saying?" Isabel asked.
"I’m thinking that Justin should adopt Roland. I’m not cut out to be a father just yet anyways."
"But you ARE a father."
"Biologically, yes. Physically, no. I’ve never been in the position where I’ve gotten to BE his father."
"JC…" Isabel kind of whined.
"Isabel…" He mocked her.
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