Finally, turning to Tea she asks,"Do you feel up to answering some questions?"
"I don't know if I have the answers to the questions you want to ask," Tea says.
"Tea, I don't want to pressure you. You know I can't keep this from Todd. It's not fair," Viki says in a calm voice.
"Viki, I know what this looks like," Tea begins.
"It looks like your pregnant with my brother's child. I hope I'm not offending you but it is Todd's, correct?" Viki asks.
"Yes," Tea answers.
"Do you intend to tell him?" Viki asks.
"Yes," Tea answers.
"When?" Viki wants to know.
"As soon as I can find the courage to deal with his anger," Tea answers honestly,"and as soon as I get some answers," Tea adds.
"Answers to what?" Viki asks.
"Answers to questions like who is that blond woman I saw with Todd?" Tea asks.
"Jenny? Jenny Rappaport?" Viki questions.
"Jenny Rappaport? She's related to Sam?" Tea asks.
"She's Sam's daughter," Viki answers.
"Wonderful," Tea mutters. "Is she Todd's girlfriend?" Tea asks.
"Truthfully Tea, they do spend a lot of time together. However I don't know the extent of their relationship," Viki says.
"Oh. So, Todd doesn't talk to you about her," Tea asks.
"No, but you know Todd, he doesn't talk about feelings. Tea I'm getting the sense that it bothers you that Todd might be interested in another woman. Considering the fact that you left him, why is that?" Viki asks gently.
Tea turns herself away from Viki, seemingly staring off into space. "Viki, it's very complicated and I can't give you all the details but to your answer your question I still love him. I never wanted to leave him in the first place. It wasn't my decision, no , I take that back. I had two options believe it or not I chose the less painful one," Tea answers.
All of the sudden they hear noises in the hall. It sounds like someone arguing with a nurse.
"Look I don't give a damn about your rules! I want to know where my sister is right now!Viki! Viki! Where are you," Todd bellows. "Damn it Viki! You better answer me right now! I'm not playing games with you," Todd yells with fear in his voice. He is opening and closing doors as he walks down the hall.
"Oh God,, Tea says,"He's gonna get me or himself thrown out of here. Viki please go stop him from yelling."
Viki knows this situation is going to blow up sooner or later so she goes to the door.
"Todd calm down", she says walking out of the room into the hall.Their are sick people in here and they don't need you scaring them."
"What the hell is going on? I asked that stupid maid of your where you were and she said you were at the hospital! You don't look sick to me. So why are you here?" he asks.
"I'm not the one who is sick," she answers.
"So, who is?" he asks.
"Todd, maybe it would be better if we went and got some coffee and talked," Viki says gently.
"I don't want coffee. Me, coffee and hospitals don't mix well. What's going on?" he asks again. "Who's in there?" Todd asks trying to peek around her.
"Todd, this is one of those times it's best to listen," Viki says.
"It's a good thing I still have trouble with my hearing then. I'm going in there," he says walking around her.
He pushes the door open, revealing Tea lying in bed. The covers are pulled up to her neck but her prominent belly still shows.
"Delgado?"
To be continued...........
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