Post by Admin on Aug 31, 2019 15:26:55 GMT -5
"Don't know. Miss Hayes." Agnes was just as shocked as everyone else.
Maddie turned to Bert with blue eyes blazing. "You must know who she is Viola!"
Bert shook his shaggy head. "No clue Miss Hayes." He looked over at the woman who was with David. "But you know Mr. Addison never has any trouble keeping time with the ladies." Agnes wanted to kick him.
Maddie gasped as Teri moved closer. "She's pregnant!" She whispered urgently.
Maddie made a bee line to David and Teri. She was a woman on a mission.
David saw Maddie approach with fire in her eyes. He actually backed up from the venom spewing from her. "Maddie!"
Maddie pointed her finger at Teri as if it were a loaded gun. "Who is this woman David?" She gave him no time to replay, "AND! " I Just Have One Question for You! Did You Know She Was Pregnant When You and I Were Almost Getting Pregnant?" Maddie was practically frothing at the mouth.
Walter was looking on with horror in his eyes. How on earth could Maddie act in such a way toward David when she was married to him? The realization that he had made a huge mistake washed over Walter.
Teri decided to step in. "No, I am not having David's baby." She told Maddie, "We met when he wanted to practice Lamaze so he would know what to do when you came back!" Teri felt angry at this spoiled blonde in front of her. She wanted her cake and to eat it too, but Teri wouldn't allow it! "But then you came back with a HUSBAND." Teri scowled at Maddie. "You really have some nerve!"
Maddie felt the blood drain from her face. What had she done? Her life was in ruins and it was all her fault. She bolted from the room.
Teri looked at David. "Go!" She waved after Maddie. "I'm fine."
David found Maddie standing outside with her arms wrapped around her body. He could see she was upset but he was upset too. "What the fuck is the matter with you?" He asked her with anger coating his voice. "Are you fucking crazy or what!?"
"I hate it when you curse Addison!" Maddie looked at him with a tear stained scowling face. "Just go away!" She waved towards the party room. "Go back to your baby mama!"
"Are you kidding me?" David's eyes were green chips of ice. "You're trying to make me out to be the bad guy?" He put up his hands in the universal sign of surrender. "I'm done! You're nuts!"
"And you're an asshole!"
David nodded, "Yep I am!" He agreed, "First I let you screw me around with your damn pacts and I lapped up any interest you showed me!" He was on a roll, "and then you tell me we don't belong together. Make me feel that I'm not good enough for Queen Maddie." She spat out with venom, "made me feel like half a man." He continued with fury, "and then you leave in the middle of the night without a goodbye and stay away for 3 months!" Points to himself, "and dumb David waits around like a huge asshole, and then you decide to bring your ass back with Surprise! A husband! Guess a man you knew for 3 days is a better father and husband for you than I could ever be!"
Maddie saw the hurt in his eyes and the reality of what she had done hit her like a ton of bricks. What was she thinking? "David wait," She begged frantically.
David ignored her as the words spilled from his mouth like water from an open hose, "Dumb David even tried to get everything ready for when you decided to come home!" He nodded his head toward the party room. "And Teri?" Head shake, "No, I didn't know her when we were screwing around. I wanted to learn Lamaze to be there for you and she needed a Lamaze partner." He shrugged. "So ba bing!" A lopsided grin ran up his face slowly, "actually I really should thank you."
Maddie felt her heart splinter as she listened to David. He was doing that for her, and she had no idea! She felt sick with dread. "David, "she attempted again.
"Yeah thank you for letting me meet Teri and letting me know how a real woman treats a man." He looked at Maddie icily, "yep, makes me feel like a man not a toy to be played with." He grabbed her arm, "But NOW, I think you need to dry your crocodile tears and get back to the party." He pulled her toward the party room. "Your party! And stop embarrassing yourself. Get a fucking grip. Wally misses you!"
Maddie pulled her arm away from David's grip and walked with her head held high back to the party. Screw David Addison.
Despite her resolve Maddie couldn't keep her eyes off of David and that woman. He was so attentive to her that it made her nauseous. Walter was trying to engage her in small talk, but she ignored him.
Walter was a patient man, but Maddie was making it very difficult. She was blatantly ignoring him as she stared at her partner and that woman he was with. Why on earth did Maddie marry him if she wasn't even going to try and be couple?
The night wore on. Most of the Blue Mooners were having a great time. The food was delicious, the drinks were free, and the music was entertaining. David was doing his best to make Teri comfortable, but she felt awkward; she could feel Maddie's eyes boring into her and she just wanted to leave. She looked at her watch and told herself another hour or so and then she'd say she felt sick. David was attentive and never left her side but was it because he truly enjoyed her company or was it all a show for Maddie? That thought made her feel sad and a bit angry.
Maddie was trying to pay attention to Walter, but she had no interest in anything he had to say. Why hadn't she noticed how boring he was before she married him? She felt nauseous when she imagined spending her life with this man. Had David ruined her for other men? Her eyes once again moved towards David like a magnet to steel. She wanted to scream as she saw David bend his head close to Teri and whisper in her ear. Teri laughed up at David and he pulled her up from her chair. Maddie quickly turned her head when she realized that they were headed her way. She smiled at Walter as he droned on.
Walter acknowledged David and Teri's presence with an ill at ease smile. He had tried to keep away from David Addison all night. He never knew what to say to the man he knew Maddie still was in love with. "I meant to stop at your table and say thank you for the party." Walter lied, "but I couldn't tear myself away from my wife." Dig.
David nodded with his bullet proof smile. "Why I understand Wally. Maddie is very hard to keep away from." David grinned, "Oh have you met Teri Knowles?" He grinned down at Teri with affection, "this one is hard to keep away from too."
Walter smiled at Teri wondering whose baby she was having. And why was David with her? The scene Maddie had caused when she saw the two together was still fresh in his mind. "Hello," He pointed toward her huge belly, "almost time I see?"
Teri nodded at Walter, she just wanted to leave and get away from Maddie and her demon eyes. "Yes, any day now." She nodded. "I was just telling David I'm not feeling too well."
David confirmed her statement with a slow nod, "Yeah sorry to leave the party so early but I need to do what's best for the little lady here," a quick smile, "and that is getting her home," a peek toward Maddie, " and in bed as soon as possible."
Maddie wanted to scream and kick someone, but she put on her fake model smile. "Why of course." She leaned toward Walter, "I understand completely."
David wanted to punch Walter Bishop is his smiling face. "So just wanted to say good night and see if you're enjoying the party."
"Oh yes!" Maddie fake gushed with glee, "such a great party. Thank you, David."
"My pleasure." He pursed his lips and ruffled his hair, "anyway see you Monday."
Teri looked at Maddie, "nice to meet you." She lied, "you too Walter," she smiled and was thrilled to be leaving.
After David left with Teri, Maddie was unhappier than ever. Everything that Walter said she snapped at, everything he did annoyed her. Finally, they said their goodbyes and made their way to Maddie's house in uncomfortable silence.
David drive Teri back to her house and kept up a solid stream of conversation. He didn't want her to see that he was hurting so he used his glibness to mask his hurt. Teri could see through him, but she was too tired and uncomfortable to call him out on it. When they reached her house, David got out and made his way around the car to help her out. "Should I stay?" he asked as he opened her door and led her toward the living room.
Teri shook her head. "I just want to curl up and go to sleep." Teri told him candidly, "I'm fine Addison."
Actually, David was relieved. "You certain?"
Teri nodded. "Ok Knowles. Call me if you need me or just miss me." David joked as he left with a two-finger kiss.
Maddie was making a cup of tea when Walter walked into the kitchen. He was still fully dressed. "I think we should talk Maddie." Walter stated and pointed her to a chair.
She turned off the burner and sat down looking at Walter curiously, "anything wrong?" Everything was wrong.
"You tell me." Walter replied taking a seat in the chair across from her.
"Everything is fine." She lied as her fingers played through her blonde hair nervously.
Walter shook his head; his eyes were sad. "I don't think so." He told her truthfully. "I know you wanted to try. I know you didn't deliberately use me." He scratched his head, "at least I hope not." Maddie listened in silence, "but actually seeing how you look at David." He shrugged, "actually seeing how you act when you're around him shows me that there is no hope for us."
"David?" She lied, "I hate him."
"Stop Maddie!" Walter snapped in ire, "You're in love with the man!" He pointed at himself, "I'm not blind. Stop lying to me."
"I am not in love with that man!" Maddie raged, "he's vile, and sloppy, and irresponsible and…" She put her head in her hands, "and I am crazy about him." She looked at Walter with tear filled eyes, "I am so sorry," She put her hand on his. "I never meant to hurt you. I really wanted to try and be your wife." She continued sadly, "but when I saw him again, I knew I still loved him. And when I saw him with Teri, well I went a little crazy." She gave a short laugh.
Walter smiled, "a little?"
The conversation continued with Maddie and Walter agreeing to get the marriage annulled as soon as possible. Shortly after Walter left leaving Maddie alone to cry herself to sleep.
The loud ringing of the phone woke David out of a dream where he was holding Maddie and kissing her sweet lips, he was pulled awake as he reached for the phone. "Yea?" he barked into the receiver.
"David," Teri sounded like she was in pain, "I think it's time."
David flew out of bed and wiped the sleep from his eyes. He was instantly alert. "I'll be right over!"
"I think its best if you meet me at the hospital." Teri suggested, "I just called a cab. It will be faster that way."
David agreed as he pulled on his clothes.
By the time David got to the hospital, Teri was in the labor room. He ran in and was in just in time to welcome an 8lb 5-ounce little boy into the world. David had tears in his eyes as he watched the doctor hand the baby to Teri with a smile. "Yippy!" David laughed out loud as he kissed Teri on her sweaty brow. "How do you feel mommy?"
"Fine now Addison." Teri hugged the baby to her breast and watched in awe as the infant immediately latched on to her breast and began to suckle. She looked down at the baby, "Ellery." She stated. "I am going to name him Ellery after my dad." Teri had been close to her dad who had died a few years back.
"Great name." David proclaimed happily as he gazed down at the mother and baby dreamily. Suddenly, in his mind's eyes Teri and her baby turned into Maddie and her child. He quickly shook off that thought as he concentrated on being there for Teri.
When she arrived at Blue Moon on Monday, Maddie was disgruntled to find that Teri had given birth and David was with her and would not be in until the following day. She couldn't get the picture out of her head of David cuddling with Teri and her baby. She was in a waspish mood and continued to snap at rage at the staff until Agnes walked into Maddie's office and closed the door behind her. She needed to talk to Miss Hayes before the staff jumped ship.
Maddie looked at Agnes with angry eyes. "Can I help you Miss Dipesto?"
Agnes approached Maddie's desk with her curls bouncing but her eyes were hard chips of brown ice. Maddie had never seen Agnes look so angry and she was taken aback. "Agnes?" Maddie prompted, "What's wrong?"
Agnes threw up her hands, "what's wrong?" She cried, "everything is wrong!" Agnes pointed her index finger at Maddie like it was a loaded pistol, "you should never have come back!"
Maddie's eyes widened in hurt.
Agnes nodded vigorously making her earring tinkle, "you ruined everything!"
Maddie searched Agnes' face, "what are you saying Agnes? What have I ruined?"
Agnes shook her head and plopped in the client chair in front of Maddie's desk, "for years we all watched you and Mr. Addison falling in love," Maddie tried to interrupt but Agnes held up her hand, "and then you go away and when you come back you have a husband!" Tears clouded her eyes, "how could you hurt Mr. Addison that way?" Agnes asked incredulously, "don't you care about him at all?" Maddie opened her mouth to speak but Agnes just continued her tirade, "and now you come in this morning like a shrew treating us all like crap!" She pointed her finger at Maddie again, "we don't deserve it! We've all been here for you!"
Maddie had tears running down her face, "I am so sorry Agnes." She admitted, "I just had some shocking news this morning." Maddie shrugged, "and Walter and I have decided to get an annulment. So, I guess I am a bit cranky and angry." She looked at Agnes, "angry at myself!" Maddie hit her chest with her hands in ire, "I am angry with ME." She shook her head and leaned back in her chair, "When I got the baby books from David, I made a decision to come home and try to make things work." She sighed deeply, "but then when I was on the train coming home, I got scared. I had a nightmare that the baby would change David into Pat Boone."
Agnes listened, "Pat Boone?"
Maddie nodded with a slight smile, "so not the David Addison we know and love."
"But it was just a dream Miss Hayes!"
"But that dream got me worrying. And I wasn't sure if it was David's baby at all," Maddie sighed again, "but now I know."
"You know?"
"I know?"
"Oh."
Maddie put her head in her hands and then looked up at Agnes with tears rolling down her cheeks, "I went to the dr. this morning for a checkup." Agnes waited, "he moved up my due date. I'm not as pregnant as I first believed." Maddie stood up and patted her belly, "Sam was gone by the time I got pregnant. This little one is David's!" She sat back down and wept, "I have ruined everything!"
Agnes went around the desk and put her arms around Maddie, "it will be ok Miss Hayes. Mr. Addison loves you!"
Maddie looked up, "he is with Teri now." Her heart hurt just saying those words.
Across town David was busy getting Teri and the baby set up at Teri's small apartment. He looked around at the crowded room, "you sure you need all this stuff?" He waved his hands around to encompass all the infant paraphernalia.
Teri looked at him deadpan as she placed the sleeping infant in his bassinet. "You mean like a crib?"
"Ha ha," David nodded his head, "like the thing he's sleeping in now." He pointed around the room, "he doesn't need a highchair yet or a playpen."
Teri sighed and plopped on the well-worn sofa. "Well people sent me gifts and believe me I am in no position to refuse." She put her head back on the back cushion, "and babies grow fast. He'll be using these things in no time."
"Whatever happened to your motto – only what you can fit in your car?"
Teri laughed. "Things change."
David smiled and sat next to her, "if you say so mommy." He pulled her into his arms and kissed the top of her head. "Are you hungry? Do you want to order some food?" Teri shook her head. "I'm kind of beat Addison. I think I just want to nap when he's sleeping now."
David felt she was hinting at him to leave. He got up and looked down at her. "You sure? I can stay." He offered.
A quick shake of the head. "No. I'm fine."
"Okey Dokey." David put on his jacket and headed for the door. "Call me if you need anything." She nodded. "And I will stop by tomorrow morning." He told her throwing her a 2-finger kiss and closing the door behind him. He was a bit confused as to why Teri seemed to be pushing him away, but he had to admit to himself that he felt a bit relieved. He had feelings for Teri but taking on a whole new family at this point when he was still so confused over Maddie didn't feel right.
Teri lay her head on the sofa and closed her eyes. She was also very confused. The baby's father had heard through the grapevine that she had given birth and suddenly he wanted to be in the picture. Despite Teri's denials she was in love with Ellery's dad.
When David strolled into his office the following morning, he was surprised to see Maddie seated behind his desk. He knew already from Bert that Walter was out of the picture but at this point none of that mattered. Maddie still had used his guts for a mop and wiped the floor with his heart. He was angry and hurt and sometimes seeing her only made the feelings worse. He pushed a smile onto his face and approached his desk. "Something I need to know?" He waved at her sitting in his chair, "am I fired?" He quipped. Wait, maybe he was. Who knew with that Blonde?
Maddie laughed and stood up. "No. Of course not." She stared into his eyes. "You're the best dick here." Wait, did I just say that? Maddie shocked herself.
David was stunned and his face showed it. "Maddie Hayes." He joked, "I'm fetching to wipe your mouth out with soap." What was she up to? His mind was a jumble of emotions and questions and he despised it. What game was she playing with him now?
"You know what I meant David." She smoothed over.
"Do I?"
"You do."
"Soooo, what has you warming up my chair for me this morning?" He changed direction.
"I wanted to talk." Maddie told him directly as she walked around his desk and stood in front of him.
David leaned against his desk folded his arms and stared at her, "ok talk."
Maddie had her speech all planned – telling David about Walter and trying to explain why she had one the things she had done – but now the words vanished from her mind. She felt suddenly nervous and unsure as she looked into blank green eyes. Maybe he really didn't care at all. Should she tell him it's his baby? No, she chided herself, not the time. Soon though. He has to know the truth.
David saw she was at a loss for words and a small part of him felt sorry for her, "so I hear Wally's gone?" He threw out.
Maddie swallowed hard, "yes, yes he is."
"Couldn't stand the smell of you anymore?" David joked with a glint of spite in his eyes.
Maddie threw him a deadly look, "No, David, we just decided that it wasn't working out between us." She shrugged, "I suppose we jumped into marriage too quickly."
David couldn't help the laugh that sprung from his lips. "Ya think?" He guffawed.
"Stop David!" Maddie fumed, "why is everything a joke to you?"
David's laugh turned into a scowl, "a joke?" He shook his head, "no none of this is a joke to me!" His jaw was tight with anger,"
"Well it isn't a joke to me either!"
David's green eyes searched her face, "what do you want from me Maddie?" he prodded annoyed.
Maddie shrugged, "I don't know maybe go back in time." She walked closer to him, "Can't we forget the past? Start with a clean slate?"
With eyes like green ice, David scowled at her, "Gee a clean slate? You want to start with a clean slate?" He gave a bitter laugh, "Ok let's talk about clean slates. I'm not the one who left in the middle of the night for Chicago. I'm not the one that met some guy on a train and married him." He pushed off his desk and neared her, "I got a clean slate! I did nothing but stay here and wait." He smirked down at her, "I'm the head waiter. And to put the cherry on top, I also spent most of my time preparing to help you with the baby – which you now say isn't even mine."
Maddie held back. This wasn't the time to tell David that it was his baby. He was too angry and too cold. His coldness scared her.
David continued in a low voice, "I got a clean slate."
"Teri?" Maddie couldn't help herself," yea didn't take her long to latch on to you!" Her eyes were blue orbs.
David shook his head, "I told you how we met, and I really do not have to explain my relationship with Teri to you." David brushed her off.
"Do you love her?"
David avoided the question as he pushed by her and headed for the door, "Speaking about Teri, I promised to stop by and see how she's doing." He opened the door, "unlike you I will be back. Not running off – yet." He closed the door with a firm slam.
After David left, Maddie stared at the empty doorway and felt tears pricking her eyes. He did love Teri! Her heart shattered with pain as she plopped on the leather sofa where they had spent many intimate moments and wished she really could go back in time.
Maddie turned to Bert with blue eyes blazing. "You must know who she is Viola!"
Bert shook his shaggy head. "No clue Miss Hayes." He looked over at the woman who was with David. "But you know Mr. Addison never has any trouble keeping time with the ladies." Agnes wanted to kick him.
Maddie gasped as Teri moved closer. "She's pregnant!" She whispered urgently.
Maddie made a bee line to David and Teri. She was a woman on a mission.
David saw Maddie approach with fire in her eyes. He actually backed up from the venom spewing from her. "Maddie!"
Maddie pointed her finger at Teri as if it were a loaded gun. "Who is this woman David?" She gave him no time to replay, "AND! " I Just Have One Question for You! Did You Know She Was Pregnant When You and I Were Almost Getting Pregnant?" Maddie was practically frothing at the mouth.
Walter was looking on with horror in his eyes. How on earth could Maddie act in such a way toward David when she was married to him? The realization that he had made a huge mistake washed over Walter.
Teri decided to step in. "No, I am not having David's baby." She told Maddie, "We met when he wanted to practice Lamaze so he would know what to do when you came back!" Teri felt angry at this spoiled blonde in front of her. She wanted her cake and to eat it too, but Teri wouldn't allow it! "But then you came back with a HUSBAND." Teri scowled at Maddie. "You really have some nerve!"
Maddie felt the blood drain from her face. What had she done? Her life was in ruins and it was all her fault. She bolted from the room.
Teri looked at David. "Go!" She waved after Maddie. "I'm fine."
David found Maddie standing outside with her arms wrapped around her body. He could see she was upset but he was upset too. "What the fuck is the matter with you?" He asked her with anger coating his voice. "Are you fucking crazy or what!?"
"I hate it when you curse Addison!" Maddie looked at him with a tear stained scowling face. "Just go away!" She waved towards the party room. "Go back to your baby mama!"
"Are you kidding me?" David's eyes were green chips of ice. "You're trying to make me out to be the bad guy?" He put up his hands in the universal sign of surrender. "I'm done! You're nuts!"
"And you're an asshole!"
David nodded, "Yep I am!" He agreed, "First I let you screw me around with your damn pacts and I lapped up any interest you showed me!" He was on a roll, "and then you tell me we don't belong together. Make me feel that I'm not good enough for Queen Maddie." She spat out with venom, "made me feel like half a man." He continued with fury, "and then you leave in the middle of the night without a goodbye and stay away for 3 months!" Points to himself, "and dumb David waits around like a huge asshole, and then you decide to bring your ass back with Surprise! A husband! Guess a man you knew for 3 days is a better father and husband for you than I could ever be!"
Maddie saw the hurt in his eyes and the reality of what she had done hit her like a ton of bricks. What was she thinking? "David wait," She begged frantically.
David ignored her as the words spilled from his mouth like water from an open hose, "Dumb David even tried to get everything ready for when you decided to come home!" He nodded his head toward the party room. "And Teri?" Head shake, "No, I didn't know her when we were screwing around. I wanted to learn Lamaze to be there for you and she needed a Lamaze partner." He shrugged. "So ba bing!" A lopsided grin ran up his face slowly, "actually I really should thank you."
Maddie felt her heart splinter as she listened to David. He was doing that for her, and she had no idea! She felt sick with dread. "David, "she attempted again.
"Yeah thank you for letting me meet Teri and letting me know how a real woman treats a man." He looked at Maddie icily, "yep, makes me feel like a man not a toy to be played with." He grabbed her arm, "But NOW, I think you need to dry your crocodile tears and get back to the party." He pulled her toward the party room. "Your party! And stop embarrassing yourself. Get a fucking grip. Wally misses you!"
Maddie pulled her arm away from David's grip and walked with her head held high back to the party. Screw David Addison.
Despite her resolve Maddie couldn't keep her eyes off of David and that woman. He was so attentive to her that it made her nauseous. Walter was trying to engage her in small talk, but she ignored him.
Walter was a patient man, but Maddie was making it very difficult. She was blatantly ignoring him as she stared at her partner and that woman he was with. Why on earth did Maddie marry him if she wasn't even going to try and be couple?
The night wore on. Most of the Blue Mooners were having a great time. The food was delicious, the drinks were free, and the music was entertaining. David was doing his best to make Teri comfortable, but she felt awkward; she could feel Maddie's eyes boring into her and she just wanted to leave. She looked at her watch and told herself another hour or so and then she'd say she felt sick. David was attentive and never left her side but was it because he truly enjoyed her company or was it all a show for Maddie? That thought made her feel sad and a bit angry.
Maddie was trying to pay attention to Walter, but she had no interest in anything he had to say. Why hadn't she noticed how boring he was before she married him? She felt nauseous when she imagined spending her life with this man. Had David ruined her for other men? Her eyes once again moved towards David like a magnet to steel. She wanted to scream as she saw David bend his head close to Teri and whisper in her ear. Teri laughed up at David and he pulled her up from her chair. Maddie quickly turned her head when she realized that they were headed her way. She smiled at Walter as he droned on.
Walter acknowledged David and Teri's presence with an ill at ease smile. He had tried to keep away from David Addison all night. He never knew what to say to the man he knew Maddie still was in love with. "I meant to stop at your table and say thank you for the party." Walter lied, "but I couldn't tear myself away from my wife." Dig.
David nodded with his bullet proof smile. "Why I understand Wally. Maddie is very hard to keep away from." David grinned, "Oh have you met Teri Knowles?" He grinned down at Teri with affection, "this one is hard to keep away from too."
Walter smiled at Teri wondering whose baby she was having. And why was David with her? The scene Maddie had caused when she saw the two together was still fresh in his mind. "Hello," He pointed toward her huge belly, "almost time I see?"
Teri nodded at Walter, she just wanted to leave and get away from Maddie and her demon eyes. "Yes, any day now." She nodded. "I was just telling David I'm not feeling too well."
David confirmed her statement with a slow nod, "Yeah sorry to leave the party so early but I need to do what's best for the little lady here," a quick smile, "and that is getting her home," a peek toward Maddie, " and in bed as soon as possible."
Maddie wanted to scream and kick someone, but she put on her fake model smile. "Why of course." She leaned toward Walter, "I understand completely."
David wanted to punch Walter Bishop is his smiling face. "So just wanted to say good night and see if you're enjoying the party."
"Oh yes!" Maddie fake gushed with glee, "such a great party. Thank you, David."
"My pleasure." He pursed his lips and ruffled his hair, "anyway see you Monday."
Teri looked at Maddie, "nice to meet you." She lied, "you too Walter," she smiled and was thrilled to be leaving.
After David left with Teri, Maddie was unhappier than ever. Everything that Walter said she snapped at, everything he did annoyed her. Finally, they said their goodbyes and made their way to Maddie's house in uncomfortable silence.
David drive Teri back to her house and kept up a solid stream of conversation. He didn't want her to see that he was hurting so he used his glibness to mask his hurt. Teri could see through him, but she was too tired and uncomfortable to call him out on it. When they reached her house, David got out and made his way around the car to help her out. "Should I stay?" he asked as he opened her door and led her toward the living room.
Teri shook her head. "I just want to curl up and go to sleep." Teri told him candidly, "I'm fine Addison."
Actually, David was relieved. "You certain?"
Teri nodded. "Ok Knowles. Call me if you need me or just miss me." David joked as he left with a two-finger kiss.
Maddie was making a cup of tea when Walter walked into the kitchen. He was still fully dressed. "I think we should talk Maddie." Walter stated and pointed her to a chair.
She turned off the burner and sat down looking at Walter curiously, "anything wrong?" Everything was wrong.
"You tell me." Walter replied taking a seat in the chair across from her.
"Everything is fine." She lied as her fingers played through her blonde hair nervously.
Walter shook his head; his eyes were sad. "I don't think so." He told her truthfully. "I know you wanted to try. I know you didn't deliberately use me." He scratched his head, "at least I hope not." Maddie listened in silence, "but actually seeing how you look at David." He shrugged, "actually seeing how you act when you're around him shows me that there is no hope for us."
"David?" She lied, "I hate him."
"Stop Maddie!" Walter snapped in ire, "You're in love with the man!" He pointed at himself, "I'm not blind. Stop lying to me."
"I am not in love with that man!" Maddie raged, "he's vile, and sloppy, and irresponsible and…" She put her head in her hands, "and I am crazy about him." She looked at Walter with tear filled eyes, "I am so sorry," She put her hand on his. "I never meant to hurt you. I really wanted to try and be your wife." She continued sadly, "but when I saw him again, I knew I still loved him. And when I saw him with Teri, well I went a little crazy." She gave a short laugh.
Walter smiled, "a little?"
The conversation continued with Maddie and Walter agreeing to get the marriage annulled as soon as possible. Shortly after Walter left leaving Maddie alone to cry herself to sleep.
The loud ringing of the phone woke David out of a dream where he was holding Maddie and kissing her sweet lips, he was pulled awake as he reached for the phone. "Yea?" he barked into the receiver.
"David," Teri sounded like she was in pain, "I think it's time."
David flew out of bed and wiped the sleep from his eyes. He was instantly alert. "I'll be right over!"
"I think its best if you meet me at the hospital." Teri suggested, "I just called a cab. It will be faster that way."
David agreed as he pulled on his clothes.
By the time David got to the hospital, Teri was in the labor room. He ran in and was in just in time to welcome an 8lb 5-ounce little boy into the world. David had tears in his eyes as he watched the doctor hand the baby to Teri with a smile. "Yippy!" David laughed out loud as he kissed Teri on her sweaty brow. "How do you feel mommy?"
"Fine now Addison." Teri hugged the baby to her breast and watched in awe as the infant immediately latched on to her breast and began to suckle. She looked down at the baby, "Ellery." She stated. "I am going to name him Ellery after my dad." Teri had been close to her dad who had died a few years back.
"Great name." David proclaimed happily as he gazed down at the mother and baby dreamily. Suddenly, in his mind's eyes Teri and her baby turned into Maddie and her child. He quickly shook off that thought as he concentrated on being there for Teri.
When she arrived at Blue Moon on Monday, Maddie was disgruntled to find that Teri had given birth and David was with her and would not be in until the following day. She couldn't get the picture out of her head of David cuddling with Teri and her baby. She was in a waspish mood and continued to snap at rage at the staff until Agnes walked into Maddie's office and closed the door behind her. She needed to talk to Miss Hayes before the staff jumped ship.
Maddie looked at Agnes with angry eyes. "Can I help you Miss Dipesto?"
Agnes approached Maddie's desk with her curls bouncing but her eyes were hard chips of brown ice. Maddie had never seen Agnes look so angry and she was taken aback. "Agnes?" Maddie prompted, "What's wrong?"
Agnes threw up her hands, "what's wrong?" She cried, "everything is wrong!" Agnes pointed her index finger at Maddie like it was a loaded pistol, "you should never have come back!"
Maddie's eyes widened in hurt.
Agnes nodded vigorously making her earring tinkle, "you ruined everything!"
Maddie searched Agnes' face, "what are you saying Agnes? What have I ruined?"
Agnes shook her head and plopped in the client chair in front of Maddie's desk, "for years we all watched you and Mr. Addison falling in love," Maddie tried to interrupt but Agnes held up her hand, "and then you go away and when you come back you have a husband!" Tears clouded her eyes, "how could you hurt Mr. Addison that way?" Agnes asked incredulously, "don't you care about him at all?" Maddie opened her mouth to speak but Agnes just continued her tirade, "and now you come in this morning like a shrew treating us all like crap!" She pointed her finger at Maddie again, "we don't deserve it! We've all been here for you!"
Maddie had tears running down her face, "I am so sorry Agnes." She admitted, "I just had some shocking news this morning." Maddie shrugged, "and Walter and I have decided to get an annulment. So, I guess I am a bit cranky and angry." She looked at Agnes, "angry at myself!" Maddie hit her chest with her hands in ire, "I am angry with ME." She shook her head and leaned back in her chair, "When I got the baby books from David, I made a decision to come home and try to make things work." She sighed deeply, "but then when I was on the train coming home, I got scared. I had a nightmare that the baby would change David into Pat Boone."
Agnes listened, "Pat Boone?"
Maddie nodded with a slight smile, "so not the David Addison we know and love."
"But it was just a dream Miss Hayes!"
"But that dream got me worrying. And I wasn't sure if it was David's baby at all," Maddie sighed again, "but now I know."
"You know?"
"I know?"
"Oh."
Maddie put her head in her hands and then looked up at Agnes with tears rolling down her cheeks, "I went to the dr. this morning for a checkup." Agnes waited, "he moved up my due date. I'm not as pregnant as I first believed." Maddie stood up and patted her belly, "Sam was gone by the time I got pregnant. This little one is David's!" She sat back down and wept, "I have ruined everything!"
Agnes went around the desk and put her arms around Maddie, "it will be ok Miss Hayes. Mr. Addison loves you!"
Maddie looked up, "he is with Teri now." Her heart hurt just saying those words.
Across town David was busy getting Teri and the baby set up at Teri's small apartment. He looked around at the crowded room, "you sure you need all this stuff?" He waved his hands around to encompass all the infant paraphernalia.
Teri looked at him deadpan as she placed the sleeping infant in his bassinet. "You mean like a crib?"
"Ha ha," David nodded his head, "like the thing he's sleeping in now." He pointed around the room, "he doesn't need a highchair yet or a playpen."
Teri sighed and plopped on the well-worn sofa. "Well people sent me gifts and believe me I am in no position to refuse." She put her head back on the back cushion, "and babies grow fast. He'll be using these things in no time."
"Whatever happened to your motto – only what you can fit in your car?"
Teri laughed. "Things change."
David smiled and sat next to her, "if you say so mommy." He pulled her into his arms and kissed the top of her head. "Are you hungry? Do you want to order some food?" Teri shook her head. "I'm kind of beat Addison. I think I just want to nap when he's sleeping now."
David felt she was hinting at him to leave. He got up and looked down at her. "You sure? I can stay." He offered.
A quick shake of the head. "No. I'm fine."
"Okey Dokey." David put on his jacket and headed for the door. "Call me if you need anything." She nodded. "And I will stop by tomorrow morning." He told her throwing her a 2-finger kiss and closing the door behind him. He was a bit confused as to why Teri seemed to be pushing him away, but he had to admit to himself that he felt a bit relieved. He had feelings for Teri but taking on a whole new family at this point when he was still so confused over Maddie didn't feel right.
Teri lay her head on the sofa and closed her eyes. She was also very confused. The baby's father had heard through the grapevine that she had given birth and suddenly he wanted to be in the picture. Despite Teri's denials she was in love with Ellery's dad.
When David strolled into his office the following morning, he was surprised to see Maddie seated behind his desk. He knew already from Bert that Walter was out of the picture but at this point none of that mattered. Maddie still had used his guts for a mop and wiped the floor with his heart. He was angry and hurt and sometimes seeing her only made the feelings worse. He pushed a smile onto his face and approached his desk. "Something I need to know?" He waved at her sitting in his chair, "am I fired?" He quipped. Wait, maybe he was. Who knew with that Blonde?
Maddie laughed and stood up. "No. Of course not." She stared into his eyes. "You're the best dick here." Wait, did I just say that? Maddie shocked herself.
David was stunned and his face showed it. "Maddie Hayes." He joked, "I'm fetching to wipe your mouth out with soap." What was she up to? His mind was a jumble of emotions and questions and he despised it. What game was she playing with him now?
"You know what I meant David." She smoothed over.
"Do I?"
"You do."
"Soooo, what has you warming up my chair for me this morning?" He changed direction.
"I wanted to talk." Maddie told him directly as she walked around his desk and stood in front of him.
David leaned against his desk folded his arms and stared at her, "ok talk."
Maddie had her speech all planned – telling David about Walter and trying to explain why she had one the things she had done – but now the words vanished from her mind. She felt suddenly nervous and unsure as she looked into blank green eyes. Maybe he really didn't care at all. Should she tell him it's his baby? No, she chided herself, not the time. Soon though. He has to know the truth.
David saw she was at a loss for words and a small part of him felt sorry for her, "so I hear Wally's gone?" He threw out.
Maddie swallowed hard, "yes, yes he is."
"Couldn't stand the smell of you anymore?" David joked with a glint of spite in his eyes.
Maddie threw him a deadly look, "No, David, we just decided that it wasn't working out between us." She shrugged, "I suppose we jumped into marriage too quickly."
David couldn't help the laugh that sprung from his lips. "Ya think?" He guffawed.
"Stop David!" Maddie fumed, "why is everything a joke to you?"
David's laugh turned into a scowl, "a joke?" He shook his head, "no none of this is a joke to me!" His jaw was tight with anger,"
"Well it isn't a joke to me either!"
David's green eyes searched her face, "what do you want from me Maddie?" he prodded annoyed.
Maddie shrugged, "I don't know maybe go back in time." She walked closer to him, "Can't we forget the past? Start with a clean slate?"
With eyes like green ice, David scowled at her, "Gee a clean slate? You want to start with a clean slate?" He gave a bitter laugh, "Ok let's talk about clean slates. I'm not the one who left in the middle of the night for Chicago. I'm not the one that met some guy on a train and married him." He pushed off his desk and neared her, "I got a clean slate! I did nothing but stay here and wait." He smirked down at her, "I'm the head waiter. And to put the cherry on top, I also spent most of my time preparing to help you with the baby – which you now say isn't even mine."
Maddie held back. This wasn't the time to tell David that it was his baby. He was too angry and too cold. His coldness scared her.
David continued in a low voice, "I got a clean slate."
"Teri?" Maddie couldn't help herself," yea didn't take her long to latch on to you!" Her eyes were blue orbs.
David shook his head, "I told you how we met, and I really do not have to explain my relationship with Teri to you." David brushed her off.
"Do you love her?"
David avoided the question as he pushed by her and headed for the door, "Speaking about Teri, I promised to stop by and see how she's doing." He opened the door, "unlike you I will be back. Not running off – yet." He closed the door with a firm slam.
After David left, Maddie stared at the empty doorway and felt tears pricking her eyes. He did love Teri! Her heart shattered with pain as she plopped on the leather sofa where they had spent many intimate moments and wished she really could go back in time.