Family Man

Chapter 22

            "You Hit Like A Girl"

Two days had passed since the big blow out between,Michael and Jesse. Teesha pretty much stayed to herself and would look down as she passed by Michael in the house. Since the day of the huge fight she's still been feeling a little queasy in her stomach and this morning wasn't any better. She sat on the bathroom floor with her head facing the toilet. Hot liquid released from her mouth that morning making her tired as ever. She stood up at the vanity and  stared at herself in the mirror.

"What is wrong with me?"She sighed as she splashed water on her face. She looked over as a knock echoed on the door followed by, Michael's voice.

"Teesh,baby"He pressed his hands flat on the door. "I couldn't help but to hear you in there. Open the door for me please." He sighed.

"Michael, I'm fine really." She winced as she dried her face with her cloth.

"Teesh,despite of what I've done. I love you. You're still my wife.Damn it! Baby just open the door. Please. He begged.

She shook her head unlocked the door and stood there as she opened it. "Happy?"She snarled folding her arms.

"Teesh. Let's work this out,baby. Counseling is what we need. I can't lose you over this you're my life." He confessed.

"Michael." She shook her head. " I told you I need time. I can't forget what you put me through. I can't forget the lack of disrespect, or the disregard for me or your daughters feelings."She sighed.

"Baby, I know." He walked further in the bathroom grabbing her. " I know what I did. I know I messed up,but baby we love each other. We're even planning on working on our son. How can you give up on us and our future?" Michael asked.

"Michael,please let me go."She stared at him as tears formed. "Please. I can't do this now. The party is in a few hours and I must prepare. Michael please."She sighed as one tear fell down her right cheek.

Michael slowly released his grasp of her as he watched her eyes fill with tears. "I'm....baby, I'm sorry I hurt you..." He winced as he slowly walked out of the bathroom.

Teesha held herself close and closed her eyes as all the disappointment she felt overwhelmed her. She cried like a baby for the next fifteen minutes. After her release of tears she put herself together for this party that would play out in a few hours.

Michael went back to the guest room where he sat and thought. He two shed a few tears as thoughts of Jesse making love to Teesha flashed before his eyes. His thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of his cell phone.

"Yeah,it's Michael." He said.

"Jackson it's captain. I need you here right now." His voice echoed.

" Captain it's not a good time. It's a lot..."Michael was interrupted.

"Jackson, bring your ass and bring it now!" He shouted slamming the phone down.

Michael shook his head and sighed finally getting dressed. Teesha was in the kitchen. He stood there wanting to wrap his arms around her ,but didn't. " I... I,uh....captain called." He winced.

"Michael,just go. It's your family coming here to celebrate with you. So....come back or don't." She told him as she prepared.

"This is unavoidable,but I'll be back soon."He told her."Teesh..." Michael sighed as she looked at him.

"Yes?" She asked as she put lettuce in a foil  container.

"I'm going to fix this I swear." He told her and exited through the kitchen door to the garage.

Back at Kimbra's suite she grew mighty angry. Michael had failed to return,nor has he called or returned any of her calls. She stood there pacing as she talked into the phone

"Michael where are you? It's been fucking days since I've seen you. Don't make me come over there!" Kimbra said into the phone. " God Where is he?" She said as she paced the floor then plopped down on the bed. As she laid back the door bell on her suite buzzed. She stood up and smiled she looked in the mirror as she brushed hair from her eye. "I knew you loved me." She said as she opened the door. "What are you doing here?"She snapped looking very surprised...

Michael hadn't  long walked in the bureau. He headed straight to his Captains office to see what the rush was all about.

"Alright, I'm here. What is all this ab...."Michael glanced over seeing Jesse sitting in one of the chairs at his captain desk.

"Right on time,Jackson!" The stubbly man said, as he unbuttoned his top  button on his shirt. "Close the door,Jackson!"He told Michael.

"What the hell is going on?"Michael looked back and forth.""What is he doing here?? Michael asked.

Jesse shook his head." I was called here."He scoffed as he stood face to face with Michael ,as if they were going for round two.

"You want more... Don't you?" Michael scoffed making a fist.

"You hit like a girl. Go for it!"Jesse smirked

"Sit!" He shouted."You two get a grip and solve whatever the hell is going on between you. Jarvis  has escaped!"He yelped

"What do you mean escape?"Michael shouted.

"Just what I said. So I need you two to work together again. We have to get this kid. He's out for..."He sighed.

"What is it Captain?"Jesse asked.

"Yeah, what is it?l Michael walked away from Jesse.

"He's out for revenge according to his cellmate buddy. He's singing like a canary."The stubbly man lit up his cigar.

"Teesh...She's home alone." Michael fretted.

Jesse shook his head at Michael. "Captain you know whatever you need I'll do,but in the meantime,Teesha isnt safe there. Do we have any leads to any known places he'd be?"'Jesse asked.

"None!"The Captain frowned.

"This cellmate is he creditable? I mean...he has to have some insight on. his whereabouts."Michael asked.

"Look,man. We have to worry about that later. Teesha could be in trouble and that's my only concern."Jesse exclaimed.

"You would stoop that low. "Michael chuckled." I told you to stay away from my wife."Michael walked back and stood in front of Jesse.

"It's just like you to only think of yourself. We see where that got you." Jesse smirked as Michael grabbed his collar and they tussled over on a chair making a table fall.

"Hold up one got damn minute!" The captain shrieked as he pulled Michael off of Jesse. "What the hell is going on here? Williams? Jackson?" He yelped.

"Nothing,"Jesse said  as he straightened his shirt."

"Yeah. "It's nothing."Michael winced with daggers in his eyes.

"Ok." The captain nodded. Jackson. It's a good idea for Williams to be there just in case. And this night club dancer.  Would she know anything? I wanna question her."He asked.

"Kimbra wouldn't know. I can talk to her myself. I think we need to sit an undercover at her door. She did give him up after all. She needs protection too."Michael exclaimed.

"You would know about protecting her Wouldn't you?" Jesse chuckled.

Michael rushed towards him,but the Captain intervened.

"Williams enough! You go sit outside Jackson's house. And you!" He pointed at Michael." Go get your girlfriend and bring her in now!" He screeched.