Heart To Heart

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"Okay, baby, let's get down to brass tacks. Why are you acting so different lately? Gene and I aren't in a relationship. I'm not interested in him like that, okay?" "You wear my ring-not Gene."

Taking a long sip of wine, Tommy finally mumbled about feeling like an outsider. His hazel eyes met Paul's brown ones. "I feel-ever since I found out about Hannah not being your daughter I felt like I let you down. I know I'm not the perfect mate but I also know you don't think that. I know you love me but I still doubt at times." "Paul, would it shock you to know that I feel unloved-not by you of course."

Putting his hand over Tommy's, Paul said, "I already know you harbor these feelings. Baby, I love you and I know you know that." "Gene and Eric love you too. So do Bruce and Pat." "Our four beautiful daughters adore you."

Tommy knew by looking into Paul's eyes he was telling the truth. Unfortunately he couldn't answer back because he was hit by a sudden wave of nausea. He hurried to the bathroom, leaving Paul sitting there. Paul got up and followed shortly afterwards.

"Tom, are you okay?" He followed the puking sounds to the last stall and waited outside the door. The first thought that went through his head was that Tommy actually was pregnant again. The second thought was that it was a false one-just a hysterical pregnancy.

"Tommy when you feel better I'm right here." "Do you want something to settle your stomach?"

A mumbled response from the stall as Tommy threw up again.

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