It’s a half hour since we have left Sammy’s home. We were going to go to the city but we knew that everyone would be looking for us there. We decided to drive and keep on driving until we found the middle of nowhere. Johno and Josh has not stopped trying to get hold of us. Josh started off being nice but he is now just plain right angry.
What have we done?
Sammy is sleeping, she seems exhausted. I have never seen her like this. Everybody is telling her what to do. She needs to make her own decisions. If this is what helps then this is what we going to do.
I am going to phone Josh so he knows that we are okay.
Becca ~”Josh.”
Josh ~”Becca. Where are you?”
Becca ~”We safe.”
Josh ~”I did not ask if you are safe. Where are you?”
Becca ~”I can’t tell you just yet.”
Josh ~”You are.”
Becca ~”I’m not.”
Josh ~”Becca.”
Becca ~”Josh you don’t understand.”
Josh ~”Yes I do.”
Becca ~”No you don’t.”
Josh ~”Then enlighten me.”
Becca ~”Sammy needs time.”
Josh ~”She can have all the time she needs here.”
Becca ~”She can’t.”
Josh ~”Yes she can. Your plan is going to backfire.”
Becca ~”No it won’t.”
Josh ~”Name one of your plans that have not failed.”
Becca ~”You.”
Josh ~”I’m bordering on failing too.”
Becca ~”What do you mean?”
Josh ~”Why don’t you figure it out?”
Becca ~”It’s easier if you tell me.”
Josh ~”Tell me where you are?”
Becca ~”No I can’t.”
Josh ~”Are you lost?”
Becca ~”No.”
Josh ~”Then you can. You are acting impossible.”
Becca ~”No I’m not.”
Josh ~”Do you always have to argue?”
Becca ~”I must go.”
Josh ~”Becca.”
Becca ~”Yes Josh.”
Josh ~”I am going to find you whether you tell me or not.”
Becca ~”You won’t.”
Josh ~”I am.”
Becca ~”How?”
Josh ~”You will see.”
Becca ~”What will I see?”
Josh ~”FFS Becca just tell me where you are.”
Becca ~”No.”
I drop the call just as Sammy wakes.
Sammy ~”Is that Josh you arguing with?”
Becca ~”Yes how do you know?”
Sammy ~”Your one word sentences.”
Becca ~”So what is the plan?”
Sammy ~”I was looking at places in the paper where we can go. I think I have found the perfect place.”
Sammy points at a picture in the paper.
Sammy ~”We just need to stop for some supplies.”
Becca ~”Sammy it is perfect.”
An hour later we pull up in front of the cabin. It is absolutely amazing and so peaceful. I wish the boys could have been here.
Sammy ~”Why don’t you grab a bottle of wine and we can laze in the sun.”
Becca ~”Lucky I brought my swim suite with. I will meet you out on the deck.”
Sammy steps out on the deck.
Becca ~”Babe for a pregnant girl you are looking great.”
Sammy ~”And if you ask me that Josh does not know half the time what he is missing on out.”
Becca ~”He whines more than a cat.”
Sammy ~”I think it is worse. He sounds like an annoying insect.”
Becca ~”He sounds like mom sometimes.”
Sammy ~”He acts like a spoiled little brat.”
We both burst out laughing. Josh is really just harmless that is until he finds us.
Sammy ~”Becca.”
Becca ~”Yes babe.”
Sammy ~”We need to talk.”
Becca ~”Yes?”
Sammy ~”I am so sorry I never told you that I was pregnant.”
Becca ~”It’s fine babe. I know you must have been under so much pressure. Especially with mom.”
Sammy ~”The thing is. Nobody knew and I did not intend to tell anyone. Mom overheard me talking to Johno.”
Becca ~”Let me guess she told the entire town and then the entire family.”
Sammy pours herself a glass of wine and then me. She takes a deep sip and sighs.
Sammy ~”I know what you thinking.”
Becca ~”Thinking what?”
Sammy ~”You know.”
Becca ~”No I don’t.”
Sammy ~”Why I am drinking wine.”
Becca ~”I did not.”
Sammy ~”Yes you did.”
Becca ~”I thought are you thirsty.”
Sammy ~”No you did not.”
Becca ~”Okay I was.”
Sammy ~”You are impossible.”
Becca ~”Why does everyone say that?”
Sammy ~”Cause you are.”
Becca ~”Babe I don’t know what you going through but I am here for you.”
Sammy ~”Becca there was reason why I did not tell you I was pregnant and why I did not want to say anything to anyone.”
Becca ~”Why? What is wrong?”
Sammy ~”I lost the baby three weeks in after we found out.”
Becca ~”Oh Sammy I am so sorry.”
I pull Sammy in for a big hug. I hold her tight until she pulls away
Sammy ~”Babe it’s fine. I am okay.”
Becca ~”But mom?”
Sammy ~”She does not want to stop and listen so I can talk to her. Everything has blown up completely.”
Becca ~”What are you going to do?”
Sammy ~”That is why I am here.”