Chapter Fifteen: A Long Awaited Talk
***I know finally they speak about what happened, sorry I dreaded writing this because I had no idea what to say***
The day was almost over and Josh would soon be home from school, Lucy and Kevin did everything possible to avoid the talk while still both knowing it needs to be a done. At two, an hour and a half before Josh needed to be picked up they put Jennie down for a long overdue nap and decided to speak. Settling themselves on the couch they began with a silence that seemed never ending. Afraid of the quiet Kevin began by talking off topic about the recent chain of women homicide incidents in the cities rough eastern side. Oblivious to how little Lucy cared he went on and on before finally being interrupted by a scream and sigh. Looking up from the floor Kevin sparked Lucy's thoughts. "See this is exactly what I mean we sit down to talk you either have to go to work, call work or, talk about work. Ever since this dumb case that I really don't care about it is all you talk about, its.. Its as if the case has possessed you. I do not talk about the church or let it interfere with our lives or any crap like that."
"Huh, don't let it interfere, what are you talking about, our children are raised protestant, I do not even go to a catholic church, I adapted your religion and let my children get exposed to it without arguing, lets face the facts your job interferes more than mine I just don't say anything because I know it is what you want, I do all this and I am told to stop talking about my job. Sorry I mentioned this case, its been driving me crazy and silly of me to think you would do anything to help." "Ugh, god Kevin you really are good at twisting my words, you know I would help if I know how but I can not so sweety why do you even ask I did not understand half of all you just said. And as far as the church thing goes you said it yourself the only reason you go to any church is cause of me so I know very well you don't care what religion they learn."
"Yes you did I know you know all of the terminology, you used it against me just a few days ago. I twisted nothing you spelled everything out for me."
"Why am I so stupid honestly, I mean what an idiot I am I buried myself into a hole and in the end I will apologize to you and you, well you're the innocent one. Can you for once stop blaming everyone else for all of your mistakes and simply blame yourself, you caused all this I was at home doing nothing with the kids and you all by yourself made a problem and want me to fix this. And the work ugh don't let me even begin on that, that stupid promotion has changed everything, you come home later you work all the weekend your kids hardly see you and when they do your crabby and you begin to yell at them, especially Josh the poor kid looks up to you and all you do is yell at him. Have you even realized that he spends all his time with Ben and Greg because he thinks it's the only way to be with a man." Seeing Kevin's eyes shifting around the room in shame she continued in a lower voice. "Baby, honestly I am not trying to come down on you all at once its just that I need you to notice him, he loves you and I know you love him just, just show him more."
"Since when have I become such a terrible person. My son is really having to go find someone to spend time with, what the hell is wrong with me." seeing Lucy nod slowly he continued, "why did you not tell me sooner, what about Jennie is she the same way, seriously Luce I.......I need to know what else, what about you other than Mindy what did I do."
"Baby, I am not trying to make you feel guilty honesty I was just telling you and you haven't done anything wrong but ignore us, all three of us, I try to understand and well lately it was getting on my nerves and I really was waiting to start a fight with you and the kids both feel the same way its just that Jennie is to little to do anything but cling to you when you are home. Kev look at me we all love you and I have explained to Josh why you are always so busy he understands it just that he is still only seven and can not except it so he does the next best thing, which is simply to go to your brother."
"Still, I mean Ben should not have to make up for what I do wrong, he is busy too and I should not dump Josh on him. Luce I promise I almost have the case just one full day at the office and it will all be done, over with and I will make everything better just promise me the next time I get wrapped up in work you will smack me."
"I promise and don't feel like a terrible father, the only reason the kids miss you is because they love you."
After a short kiss and a little piece of what life was like before the phone call Kevin spoke up this time not about himself, "Luce, um about the whole Mindy thing I am sorry I really had no right to lie to you and go out with her and you had every right to get mad I would probably have done the same thing but for my defense I did talk about you the whole time, she really got sick of me and the flowers and other things from before that really was messed up I just I wanted to avoid all this."
"Kev, even if you do um see her again could you really not mention it. I mean tell me one time and then go with her to a place that has no meaning to us and really not tell me about it, I want you to be able to meet up with all your old friend but honestly just the fact that you were ever with someone annoys me, so do not tell me again."
Letting out a smile for the first time in a while Kevin continued "so what piece of jewelry do you want, you deserve a piece and I will gladly walk you into a jeweler and buy you a piece." Joining him in the laugh Lucy explained about the necklace that matched the earrings he had bought her, to her surprise, he agreed and what he said had not been a joke as she had thought. They kissed for a bit longer this time before they realized what time it was.
"Why don't you go pick up Josh today sweetie he would be happy to see you."
"No you go today, I um want to apologize to him after the whole case thing has been solved that way I could really spend time with him and everything."
Smiling at Kevin, Lucy laughed as she spoke, "I personally think it is because you're afraid to go pick him up after what happened last time you went but fine I'll go." she gabbed her keys and headed to her car. Leaving Kevin alone. He sat in the living room smiling that his life was slowly going back to normal.
***I know finally they speak about what happened, sorry I dreaded writing this because I had no idea what to say***
The day was almost over and Josh would soon be home from school, Lucy and Kevin did everything possible to avoid the talk while still both knowing it needs to be a done. At two, an hour and a half before Josh needed to be picked up they put Jennie down for a long overdue nap and decided to speak. Settling themselves on the couch they began with a silence that seemed never ending. Afraid of the quiet Kevin began by talking off topic about the recent chain of women homicide incidents in the cities rough eastern side. Oblivious to how little Lucy cared he went on and on before finally being interrupted by a scream and sigh. Looking up from the floor Kevin sparked Lucy's thoughts. "See this is exactly what I mean we sit down to talk you either have to go to work, call work or, talk about work. Ever since this dumb case that I really don't care about it is all you talk about, its.. Its as if the case has possessed you. I do not talk about the church or let it interfere with our lives or any crap like that."
"Huh, don't let it interfere, what are you talking about, our children are raised protestant, I do not even go to a catholic church, I adapted your religion and let my children get exposed to it without arguing, lets face the facts your job interferes more than mine I just don't say anything because I know it is what you want, I do all this and I am told to stop talking about my job. Sorry I mentioned this case, its been driving me crazy and silly of me to think you would do anything to help." "Ugh, god Kevin you really are good at twisting my words, you know I would help if I know how but I can not so sweety why do you even ask I did not understand half of all you just said. And as far as the church thing goes you said it yourself the only reason you go to any church is cause of me so I know very well you don't care what religion they learn."
"Yes you did I know you know all of the terminology, you used it against me just a few days ago. I twisted nothing you spelled everything out for me."
"Why am I so stupid honestly, I mean what an idiot I am I buried myself into a hole and in the end I will apologize to you and you, well you're the innocent one. Can you for once stop blaming everyone else for all of your mistakes and simply blame yourself, you caused all this I was at home doing nothing with the kids and you all by yourself made a problem and want me to fix this. And the work ugh don't let me even begin on that, that stupid promotion has changed everything, you come home later you work all the weekend your kids hardly see you and when they do your crabby and you begin to yell at them, especially Josh the poor kid looks up to you and all you do is yell at him. Have you even realized that he spends all his time with Ben and Greg because he thinks it's the only way to be with a man." Seeing Kevin's eyes shifting around the room in shame she continued in a lower voice. "Baby, honestly I am not trying to come down on you all at once its just that I need you to notice him, he loves you and I know you love him just, just show him more."
"Since when have I become such a terrible person. My son is really having to go find someone to spend time with, what the hell is wrong with me." seeing Lucy nod slowly he continued, "why did you not tell me sooner, what about Jennie is she the same way, seriously Luce I.......I need to know what else, what about you other than Mindy what did I do."
"Baby, I am not trying to make you feel guilty honesty I was just telling you and you haven't done anything wrong but ignore us, all three of us, I try to understand and well lately it was getting on my nerves and I really was waiting to start a fight with you and the kids both feel the same way its just that Jennie is to little to do anything but cling to you when you are home. Kev look at me we all love you and I have explained to Josh why you are always so busy he understands it just that he is still only seven and can not except it so he does the next best thing, which is simply to go to your brother."
"Still, I mean Ben should not have to make up for what I do wrong, he is busy too and I should not dump Josh on him. Luce I promise I almost have the case just one full day at the office and it will all be done, over with and I will make everything better just promise me the next time I get wrapped up in work you will smack me."
"I promise and don't feel like a terrible father, the only reason the kids miss you is because they love you."
After a short kiss and a little piece of what life was like before the phone call Kevin spoke up this time not about himself, "Luce, um about the whole Mindy thing I am sorry I really had no right to lie to you and go out with her and you had every right to get mad I would probably have done the same thing but for my defense I did talk about you the whole time, she really got sick of me and the flowers and other things from before that really was messed up I just I wanted to avoid all this."
"Kev, even if you do um see her again could you really not mention it. I mean tell me one time and then go with her to a place that has no meaning to us and really not tell me about it, I want you to be able to meet up with all your old friend but honestly just the fact that you were ever with someone annoys me, so do not tell me again."
Letting out a smile for the first time in a while Kevin continued "so what piece of jewelry do you want, you deserve a piece and I will gladly walk you into a jeweler and buy you a piece." Joining him in the laugh Lucy explained about the necklace that matched the earrings he had bought her, to her surprise, he agreed and what he said had not been a joke as she had thought. They kissed for a bit longer this time before they realized what time it was.
"Why don't you go pick up Josh today sweetie he would be happy to see you."
"No you go today, I um want to apologize to him after the whole case thing has been solved that way I could really spend time with him and everything."
Smiling at Kevin, Lucy laughed as she spoke, "I personally think it is because you're afraid to go pick him up after what happened last time you went but fine I'll go." she gabbed her keys and headed to her car. Leaving Kevin alone. He sat in the living room smiling that his life was slowly going back to normal.