ODDS OF LOVE: SEASON SEVEN

Episode 36

" Why are you here ? ," Spencer said from his wheelchair in Richard and Nigel's elegantly decorated living room as their family and friends stood around looking and feeling rather uncomfortable. Except for Melinda Velez who looked smug and amused. She poked at Faith and whispered with glee ," This might be interesting. Thanks for forcing me here. " Faith poked her back hard and whispered back," Shut up, you. "

" You didn't know I was coming? ," DuBuis asked of him. Then he turned to look at Glory who just smiled innocently back. Nigel took that moment to relieve her and Andrew of the food and hurried to the kitchen for reheating duties. Gertrude Klein decided to join him in the kitchen. The kids looked at each other and then Spencer and DuBuis and decided to quickly retreat to Rebecca's bedroom to play with her PlayStation. Melinda pulled Faith over to the sofa and settled down to enjoy the show. Richard and his father exchanged wary glances.

" Woman, you set me up," DuBuis said with a frustrated shake of his head. " You told me he wanted me here. I'm going back home. "

Glory narrowed her eyes and with her cane stepped between him and the front door. " Go towards that door and you will be needing this cane more than I do. You'll need another one though because I will shove it up your ass. What you need to do, both of you, is act like adults and actually sit down to discuss your issues. " She looked at her stepson. " Instead of running away and pouting at your big brother's. " She looked back at DuBuis who at least had the grace to look slightly embarrassed. " Instead of growling around the house like an old wounded bear with a thorn in his paw. Sit down, DuBuis Lane. Now. And talk to your husband. "

DuBuis opened his mouth.

Glory said firmer than ever," Sit down. "

DuBuis sat down in the armchair near the sofa and looked everywhere but at Spencer.

Melinda smiled at Faith. " This is fun. Where's the popcorn? "

Faith rolled her eyes. " Will you be quiet before I tape your mouth, Velez? "

Then there was a brisk knock at the front door and Glory tapped her way over to it to answer it. It was Reverend Lynn with all her usual pleasant faced cheer and compassion. She held a Tupperware container in her brown hands. " My mama," she declared," always told me never to come to a dinner or party empty handed so I come bearing my special homemade potato salad. Hello all ! DuBuis and Spencer especially. "

Spencer swallowed hard and looked at DuBuis who looked back at him. " You're right, sweetie. We have been in your words set up. "

Andrew interjected," But it's done with much love, sons. Why don't you all find a nice quiet place to talk to Lynn before I go outside and cut a switch? "

Richard swallowed back a sudden laugh. " Yes. My study should be a good place. We'll even bring you all food. I mean if you can both eat with those feet in your mouths. "