ODDS OF LOVE - SEASON 14

Episode 5

" Son ," Richard whispered as he stood by the gurney where Lewis was lying under the thin sheet , his face pale , his hands formed together as though he was praying, his eyes closed. There was an IV in his arm.  He looked so young and vulnerable to his father. Even younger than his real age of thirteen. He looked fragile. Richard wanted to scream out to the boy that he was sorry. That he should have done more for him. Been there more over the years of his life. Been there tonight instead of having fun...... He was out having fun while his son was suffering......

Tania was on the other side of the boy , her own hands with their many colorful rings touching his face gently as she began to chant what she had started out saying was a healing prayer of Celtic origin. As she finished she knelt down to press a gentle kiss on his forehead. "I love you, my darling boy," she cooed as he still remained silent with his eyes closed.

Richard whispered," I love you too, son. I'm so sorry. "

Tania looked up at him with cold eyes. " You should be. I'm getting custody. I don't care if you are a judge now.  I don't care about your boy toy husband. I don't care about your rich father in law. You shouldn't have allowed this to happen. And you won't get another opportunity. Trust me on that. "

Richard shook his head. " This is not the time, Tania. This is about our son. Not us. When he is out of here we need to find a hospital to send him to. Somewhere where he can get the necessary help. "

Tania laughed shrilly. " You mean some torture chamber where they imprison him and make him a zombie on Western medicine with awful side effects? No. He is going to my and Wilson's home when he escapes here. "

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" Are you okay , son? ," Nicholas asked as he looked at Nigel who was now sitting beside Spencer and DuBuis in the waiting room. " This is not too much for you, is it? You are taking all your medicine? "

Nigel sighed deeply. " I'm fine, Dad. I'm taking my medicine. I'm resting sufficiently. I'm not a bloody invalid. It's Lewis that needs everyone's concern right now. And , Richard. Richard can't go through another custody fight. He can't. Rebecca almost broke him emotionally. I'm so afraid that if he loses his son it'll just destroy him totally. "

Spencer cradled Miracle in his arms tightly. " He won't lose my nephew. Tania is always emotional but I don't believe she would go that far. "

Nigel smiled bitterly. " Maybe but what about Wilson? "

All their eyes immediately went to the tall lean White man with the buzz cut black hair and sharp blue eyes standing across the room drinking an energy drink and watching them as well.