ODDS OF LOVE - SEASON THIRTEEN

Episode 179

" I'm not agreeing to you seeking full custody of our son," Richard said firmly as he sat on the edge of the bed , his phone tightly gripped in his hand. He still hadn't gotten much sleep last night due to worrying about his father's reaction or lack of reaction to his grandmother's death and concern that his father was going to keep drinking. Not to mention distress over his father's separation from Glory. The last thing he needed right now was his ex wife's little drama play over their son.

Nigel was just waking up with a yawn and a reach for his eye patch to fit it around his missing battered eye when he heard his husband's tense words. Adjusting the patch he leaned forward on the bed and listened carefully.

Tania , on the other end of the phone  which was on speaker, was sitting in the morning room of her and Wilson's new rented townhouse. She rolled her eyes and replied," Good morning to you as well, Richard. You sound peeved about something. I think you need to consider yoga , dear. It'll help relax your every pore. Works wonders for me. Wilson even does it. You should see his downward dog. "

Richard sighed as he felt a sharp headache claiming his temples. " I'm not calling to discuss yoga of all ridiculous subjects. I am calling you about this equally ridiculous notion of Lewis living full time with you. It will not happen. Trust me. I am willing to consider joint custody with you. He can remain here and you can have weekend visitation. "

The voice he heard in response was not his former wife's though but that of her current husband Wilson Kaye who firmly retorted,"  I don't consider that appropriate at all , Norland. The situation was fine with us in Japan but now that we are back in America it's obvious he should be with his mother. "

Richard stood up and began to pace around the bedroom while Nigel looked at him with growing alarm. " This doesn't concern you, Wilson. Put Tania back on so we can arrange details. "

Wilson snapped," It doesn't concern your partner either but he keeps injecting himself into it. It was not right his restricting my wife from seeing her child yesterday. He overstepped himself."

Richard said through gritted teeth," Nigel was right. I would have done the same thing yesterday. She showed up too early uninvited to take him to breakfast. He was sleeping still. If it was the reversed Tania would have been outraged. And so would you. "

Wilson laughed. " Whatever. Joint custody will not work. We want full custody but we are willing to discuss visitation with you. You are his father. Possibly twice a month. "

Richard stopped moving in mid pace. His face was a mass of pure fury. " Are you insane? Twice a month? "

Nigel widened his eye as he quickly came over to Richard's side. " What are they talking about? ," he wanted to know.

Wilson said briskly," That's our offer. Think about it and get back to us. Also we are picking him up for dinner on Monday night. Six PM. Have him ready. Good day, Norland. "

Then Wilson Kaye hung up abruptly.

Richard stared at the phone in amazement before he cussed.

Nigel asked ," What the bloody hell was that all about? "

Richard looked at his husband and sighed. " That , darling, was the beginnings of war. "