Love always has a consequence
The ride to Sadie's was silent. By the time I was 15, my favorite place in the world was Tommy's car. Now I would prefer to be anywhere but here, with a completely different Tommy that knows about our secret baby. Was it a boy after all? I was so scared and sore by then. Maybe it was a girl and I'm just jumping into conclusions. I always wanted to ask Sadie about the baby, but I was too scared to do it. I remember I did it once, and the answer was just "he's ok, let's not talk about that again, ok?". Then I knew it was a boy. But the truth is, I can't remember anything about him but those blue eyes looking at me. Just like Tommy's. When I saw them, I wanted to keep it, but Sadie said it was impossible.
Jude: he had your eyes
I said, almost in a whisper, but Tommy heard it and looked at me as if I was crazy, before get out of the car. I sighed and followed him, trying to hide my fears.
Sadie: what are you doing here?, I thought I wouldn't see you ever again.
He spotted bitterly as she opened the door. I looked around and then at Sadie. She was wearing a pink robe, her eyes and face were messed up, her eyes red. There was no doubt, after Michael's death, she wasn't the same anymore.
Tommy: I thought the same, but it seems like you're very helpful now.
Sadie: I wouldn't help you Tommy Quincy, even if my life depends on it.
Tommy: then I will have to kill you.
Sadie laughed sarcastically.
Sadie: we were married for 18 years, almost 19...you can't even touch me, because you are a coward Quincy.
Tommy just looked at her and swallowed hard. There was an uncomfortable silence.
Tommy: where's my son?
He asked suddenly. I just looked down and then at Sadie. She was shocked by the question. Suddenly she smiled weakly.
Sadie: he's six feet under, I thought you knew...
Tommy: you know what I meant.
Sadie looked at him, totally puzzled.
Tommy: I'm talking about my other son.
Sadie: then you're asking the wrong girl, Tommy, or...you're crazy. We just had a son, because after that you barely touched me again.
I blushed when I heard that, because I was the main reason why Tommy didn't even look at my sister in their last 10 years of marriage. Suddenly I looked up and my gaze met with Sadie's. The way she was looking at me was different from the last time
Sadie: Jude...I called you last night to apologize for the whole Michael thing...and I thought everything was ok between us...so, what are you doing here and with this dork?
I sighed and got closer to her. Tommy just rolled his eyes and walked away from both of us, standing at the door frame.
Jude: Sadie...Tommy knows.
Sadie just looked at me, even paler than before. Her jaw dropped, and looked at Tommy again, still shocked.
Sadie: what does he know?
She asked, almost in a whisper, but Tommy heard clearly.
Tommy: I know Jude had a kid and you gave it up.
There was a silent moment before Sadie could actually react and when she did, she just walked to the living room and sat down on the couch.
Jude: Sadie, I don't know if you find it out, but that baby was...
Tommy: mine. The baby Jude and you gave up was mine too.
Sadie looked at us, totally shocked. Then she looked down and smiled.
Sadie: so...you two were together since Jude came to our house...that's...good to know
There was another silent. Tommy walked towards Sadie and breaking the silence asked her
Tommy: where it is?
Sadie was lost in her thoughts but suddenly looked up at Tommy and laughed evilly.
Sadie: you never loved me, did you? I was just a girl you got pregnant. But tell me Tommy, why Jude? Why did you fall for the woman that made my life a hell?
Tommy looked away, and then at me. His eyes were shinning again, but not like before. Never like before.
Tommy: because she's special...she's not like all the other girls...she's Jude, that's all.
I smiled weakly as our gazes connected, but then Tommy shook his head and looked at Sadie again
Tommy: tell me...where is that boy? Where's my son?
Sadie looked at him and stood up, walking slowly towards the stairs, but Tommy followed her and grabbed her by the wrist
Tommy: you're not going anywhere. Tell me where my son is!!
Jude: Tommy calm down, you're hurting her!
I screamed as Tommy pushed her away.
Tommy: you hurt me too Jude! You hide my son from me!
Jude: and I'm sorry!!...If I knew where he is, I would go for him in a split second, but I don't!
Sadie: I will give you the address.
She said, almost in a whisper. Both Tommy and I looked at Sadie, totally shocked.
Tommy: sorry, what?
Sadie went upstairs and after a minute or two came back with a paper on her hand. She handed it to Tommy.
Sadie: that's all. I don't know how the parents are going to react, but he's there.
Tommy: how do you know?
Sadie: because I saw him a few weeks ago...
She simply said and went upstairs again, not even saying a word.
Tommy looked at the paper and walked out of the house, almost running. I went after him, not knowing what was about to happen.