ODDS OF LOVE - SEASON 14

Episode 86

" So ..... like I'm going to head back to work, Mr.  Duncan," Jimmy said in a low voice as he backed more out of the room. It was too cramped in there for him. It kinda reminded him of the dingy little room he had shared in juvenile detention with four other kids. One was there for deliberately starting a fire that burned his kid sister badly ; he was only thirteen. And , he didn't feel comfortable being around DuBuis Lane because he was HIS husband. He knew that the doctor had to hate him.

Jeremiah looked at him with understanding and shook his head. " Take the rest of the day off , Jim. And , don't worry. You'll be paid for today. Go enjoy the morning. "

Jimmy smiled slightly. He did like working for the man before him. Hell. He wished he could be like Jeremiah Duncan. A lawyer that helped people. Yeah. Then he almost laughed. He would never be anything more than what he was right now. A punk kid with a juvenile record and a high school drop out who was lucky to have what he did now. He didn't even have enough going for him to ask Jamal out on a date once he was released from the rehabilitation center. Not that Jamal would be interested in him. Kiss or not. Even with the brain injury Jamal Duncan was way out of his league. Hell , Jeff Kendall was too but they were just friends with benefits. It was not serious with Jeff and never would be. " Thanks, Mr. D. I'll see you tomorrow. Hope you feel better, Faith. "

As he turned to leave suddenly Faith ,  from the stretcher , said," Yeah. Look , kid , thanks for , you know, catching my ass. "

Jimmy smiled at her. " Sure. No problem. "

DuBuis looked at him and also said , " Yes. Thank you. "

Jimmy swallowed hard, looked away from all of them and then almost ran out of the room like the devil was chasing him down.

A short curvy light skinned Black nurse in hot pink scrubs peeked in the room and said," Now , y'all know you got too many people in here...... " Then she widened her big brown long lashed eyes even more as she saw Joy standing next to Faith. " Joy Renee Jones ! Is that you , girl ? You haven't changed a bit ! You remember me? I'm your little sister's best friend from high school. Shondie Johnson. Well , Baxter but I dropped that bum and went back to Johnson. I'm going to be your sister's maid of honor. "

Joy smiled brightly at her. " Of course I remember you ! You and Bliss were inseparable back then. And , I'm the second bride at that wedding. It's a double wedding ,  you know. This is my fiancee Faith. She's the third bride. No jokes about our names please. And , this is her brother DuBuis Lane. And, our family friend Winston Arnett. And , do you know Jeremiah Duncan? He's Bliss's fiance. "

Winston nodded at Shondie. " Jacobs. I took Joe's name. Nice to meet you. "

DuBuis and Jeremiah also greeted her warmly as Shondie smiled seductively in both their handsome brown faces. "Well , hello to you all ," she purred. " It's a pleasure to meet y'all. " Her eyes never left Jeremiah's face.