ODDS OF LOVE : ONE MOMENT

Episode 28

" We probably should go inside the house," Glory Norland said from the front passenger seat of their dark blue economy car. She looked with concern over at her husband Andrew who sat behind the steering wheel with a strained expression on his handsome lined face.

" We should. Nice neighborhood. "

Glory nodded and looked out the window at her step son's house. It was dark except for a single light downstairs and one upstairs. The porch light was on. " It is. I saw a couple For Sale signs we should look into. Very nice houses too. "

Andrew looked at his wife. " I know we agreed we would come here for Thanksgiving. But when I heard from DuBuis about... the attack I just couldn't stay away. I needed to see my son. " And Spencer was his son, he rejoiced silently as he recalled the paternity results he had received from Samantha. They were all his children. If it had been different..... " But I'm scared, Glo. It's been years. What if I.... disappoint him ? What if Richard won't see me while I'm, we're, here ? "

Glory touched his hand gently. " What if we get killed driving back home? What if I slip in the shower? The what ifs are scary but they can't stop us from living our lives. And frankly I need to use the restroom. That damn coffee we got earlier is rebelling on me. "

Andrew laughed and pressed a kiss to her hand. " Let's go do this thing, baby. "

They got out of the car and walked up the paved walkway to DuBuis and Spencer's house.

As Andrew knocked at the front door Glory saw the fat orange cat yawning on the porch swing and smiled widely at it. " What a pretty kitty cat ," she cooed at it as she scratched the top of its head.

Andrew was going to knock again when the door opened swiftly. DuBuis stood there tying his plaid bathrobe, a questioning look on his handsome dark face. And behind him in his wheelchair wearing his XMen pajamas was Spencer.

Spencer's blue eyes widened and his mouth fell open wordlessly.

Andrew smiled at his son and lifted his hand shyly at him. " Hi , son. "

Spencer's lips trembled and a single tear slid down his face. " Hi , Dad. "

Then Andrew couldn't resist himself. He ran over to his son and fell to his knees before him. He reached out and pulled Spencer to him for a tight hug.

Glory smiled at DuBuis and said," I'm the stepmom but I'm not evil like in fairy tales. Call me Glory or Glo. "

DuBuis smiled back and said," I'm the husband who will do anything for this man. Call me DuBuis. "