Family Man

Chapters 17

"All Is Fair In Love And War”  

Sirens blared as officers were scattered about. They stalked the scene for evidence of all sorts. Ambulances floored the streets of Mississippi getting the injured to their destinations while the coroner took care of the dead. Michael lay wounded in a hospital bed asking about Kimbra, but the nurses never parted a word. Just down the hall entering Michael’s hospital room was Jesse. He had minor cuts and abrasions, but he did have a bandage on his head to stop the bleeding.

“Man sit back.” Jesse stressed pushing Michael back on the bed.

“Where is she? Why isn’t anyone telling me anything?” Michael asked.

“Because of my orders, Jackson.” His captain spoke. “You know you’re in a heap of trouble. Trouble that might cost you your career.” He stammered entering the room.

“Right now I don’t give a damn about my career. Tell me where she is?” Michael demanded.

His captain walked off shaking his head as Michael constantly yelled his name.

“Jackson, leave it alone. It doesn’t matter anyway.” Jesse exclaimed.

“Jarvis, where is he?” Michael sat up attempting to get out of bed.

“He’s should be in a cell as we speak.” Jesse told him.

“You have to tell me. Is Kimbra…? “Michael looked down. “ She has…” He paused.” She’s pregnant, Williams. Now will you tell me where the hell she is? Michael stressed.

“She’s alive and if I tell you more Captain will have my hide. I can’t lose my job over the choices you made.” Jesse yelped.

“The baby. I mean… is she and the baby?” Michael asked.

“All I can tell you is she’s being treated from a gun shot wound, but it’s nothing life threatening. I… should warn you, though. Captain’s secretary talked to your wife, and she’s on the way here.” Jesse informed him

“Damn it!! Who gave those orders?” Michael asked.

“No one.  She called believe it or not. She said she felt something was wrong, and they couldn’t lie I guess.” He told him

“I can’t… I can’t face her knowing; Kimbra and my child are… I don’t even know.” Michael winced rubbing through his hair.

“I…I um, I think you better figure it out soon. I’ll check on Kimbra for you if that makes you feel better, but that’s far as it goes for me.” Jesse told him walking out of the room .

  About two hours passed and Teesha was back in Mississippi it was like she never had left. A car was waiting for her at the airport to take to the hospital where Michael was at.  It wouldn’t take long for her to see him face to face.  Up on the fourth floor, Kimbra was being released for a graze on her ankle. She was treated and given meds for pain. Just as she was leaving her room Jesse had stepped in.

“What the hell do you want?’ She yelled.

He chuckled and shook his head. “Why did I even attempt to do this?” He asked.

She rolled her eyes. “Could you say what you want so I can leave?” She snapped.

“Not using my better judgment I came here on behalf of Jackson. For some reason he’s concerned about you and this baby you’ve forced on him.” Jesse fired back.

“Really?” She laughed. “I forced him to make love to me without a condom?” She cackled

“Maybe not, but you sure as hell didn’t suggest he wear one. Anyway, it’s none of my business.” He exclaimed.