Jerika: It's Complicated 🐐💙

Chapter 38

The next day

Narrator: Erika was being discharged. Krista was handling all the paperwork when she was told the results were ready. Krista handed her the envelope but Erika felt no need to open it. They were walking out to the car and carefully placed Jax in. He was an easy going baby so far, he slept through the night and hardly cried. They made it to the house and she took him to the nursery, and placed him in his crib. She went back downstairs to find Mackenzie.

Erika: Hey Mack
Mackenzie: Hey love
Erika: Could you watch Jax for an hour?
Mackenzie: Sure, where you going?
Erika: I'm going to give Jake the results myself. Mackenzie: Rik..are you sure you want to do that?
Erika: Yes, I'll be back in an hour.

Narrator: She got in her car and drove to the jail Jake was at. She checked in as they searched her but all she had was the envelope in her hand. She was led by the guard but then was on her own to see Jake.
He was staring at the ground and his eyes widened as he looked up. They stared in each other's eyes for a moment when he finally spoke up.

Jake: What the fuck are you doing here?
Erika: I came to see you.
Jake: I don't need your pity.
Erika: You are so stubborn, this could have all been avoided.
Jake: Yeah if you hadn't lied to me and slept with Christian!
Erika: I NEVER SLEPT WITH HIM
Jake: Then why was he at our house?
Erika: I'm not here to argue or fight. I'm only here to give you the results to open. You wanted this.
Jake: You didn't read them? Are you too scared because the lies end here..
Erika: Go ahead read them, I have somewhere to be.
Jake: Like what? Go see your lover Christian
Erika: Think what you want! Please read the results

Narrator: He snatched the envelope and turned his back on her as he opened it. He began to read and froze... tears formed around his eyes.

Jake: He's my son
Erika: I'm leaving!
Jake: Erika..
Erika: My attorney will have David bring you the divorce papers, please sign them. The same conditions are still in place. I don't want any of your money or anything related to you. I don't want you to be a part of my life or my sons in anyway.

Narrator: She quickly left before he could see her cry. She ran out to her car and laid her head on the wheel. Finally he could see the baby is his. She cleaned herself up and drove back home.

Kade and Tony had arrived to see Jake. He had his head on the wall and didn't notice they were there.

Kade: Jake... we just saw Erika leave but she didn't see us. Everything alright?
Jake: She came to personally hand me the results.
Tony: And...?
Jake: He's my son..
Tony: Yeah
Jake: I was blinded by all the jealousy and rage to even believe her.
Kade: I hate to say I told you so but it's the truth.
Jake: You both were right. I made a huge mistake, I'm about to lose it all..she wants me to sign the divorce papers.
Tony: You should man, just let her go be happy. You hurt her a lot.
Jake: No I can't lose my wife, my son, and my family. Get David please I need to get the hell out of here now!

Narrator: They did as Jake told and David arrived. And hours went by it was already late in the afternoon. After another hour David was able to get Jake released, Christian was up and clearly said he did not want to press charges. The guards let Jake free and he walked outside and hugged Kade and Tony. He was happy to be free but ready to go beg Erika for forgiveness.

They made it to the Team 10 house and Jake was emotional. He was so sorry to everyone, he wished he could've realized sooner. He was apologizing to everyone when he noticed his mom in the living room crying.

Pam: I have so many reasons to be upset with you but that can wait right now I'm so glad you are home Jakey!
Jake: I'm so sorry mom, you have every right to be disappointed in me.

Narrator: They caught up the rest of the night and Pam made dinner for everyone. After dinner Jake showered and went to bed. He had a new focus on his mind and that was to be with his family.

The next morning..

Narrator: Jake was up early. He went to the gym downstairs to workout. After he was finished he went to find Nick.

Jake: Nick please tell me where she is?
Nick: I can't Jake.
Jake: Nick please I need to be with my family, I need to make it up to her and meet my son.
Nick: Jake accept the fact you lost her! You fucked up, let her be happy.
Jake: But I want to apologize to her please Nick...
Nick: I don't want to regret this but I'll send you her address.

Narrator: Jake had thanked Nick and ran upstairs to shower and get dressed. He was done about 20 minutes later and went out to his car.
He set the directions on his GPS and was there in 30 minutes.
Feeling nervous, as he walked up to the door he took a deep breath and rang the doorbell.
Mackenzie opened the door and her smile went away. Kade looked and saw Jake standing there.

Kade: What are you doing here bro?
Jake: I came to see Erika.
Mackenzie: She doesn't want to see you.
Kade: Babe please, um Jake come in. Let me go see her.

Narrator: Jake stepped inside and saw how beautiful the house was. It was really big and had lots of space. He sat on the couch with Mackenzie glaring at him.
Meanwhile Erika was sitting by the crib in tears when Kade walked in.

Kade: Hey Rik.. um Jake is here.
Erika: What is he doing here?!
Kade: He said he wanted to speak to you.
Erika: No..I can't. Kade please
Kade: Erika, I love you as if you were my own sister but you need this. I'm going to send him in here okay?
Erika: *sighs* alright...

Narrator: Kade had walked out and told Jake it was ok for him to go in.
He made it to Jax's room and walked in, tears formed in his eyes as him and Erika stared at each other for a long moment. She had been crying and still was. He got closer to the crib and looked down at Jax, she got up and moved away to give him an opportunity to see his son.

Jake: He's so beautiful
Have you picked out a name?
Erika: His name is Jaxon.

Narrator: Jake stepped away from the crib and walked closer to Erika. She turned around to face him when he suddenly got down on his knees and looked at her with tears down his face

Jake: I'm—I'm so sorry. Forgive me please.
Erika: I don't want your apologies.
Jake: From the bottom of my heart Erika, I ask you to forgive me.
Erika: How can you ask me to forgive you after all that's happened?
Jake: Yes I know, I shouldn't have gone so far. Please let's talk about us. We both made many mistakes, Erika. Let's forget about the past please
Erika: No..you called me many hurtful things. You hurt me.
Jake: I know I did please forgive me, I was so stupid.
Erika: You kicked me out of your house and out of your life. You humiliated me, how do you expect me to forgive you? I can't...
Jake: What can I do for you to forgive me?
Erika: ....nothing
Jake: Erika please we're married, we have a son.
Erika: We were married when you kicked me out of your house. You rejected my son since he was inside of me. And now that you know for sure he is yours because some tests it doesn't change anything.
Jake: It's not just that..
Erika: Oh yeah. What else helped you change your mind?
Jake: Kade did, he believed in your innocence. He emailed many times throughout your pregnancy. He updated me whenever he saw you.
Erika: You believed Christian over me...
Jake: I was an idiot.. blinded by jealousy and rage.
Erika: Just go. Get out of here. Please leave.
And I'm going to remind you one last time to sign those divorce papers. Now go..

Narrator: Feeling defeated he left. How was he going to get her back? She wants nothing to do with him.. she still wants the divorce and that broke him to hear her say that.

Authors note: I had this chapter ready but I added a few more things. To be very honest I couldn't wait for this chapter. I wanted it to show Jake's true emotions after weeks of being an angry jerk to everyone.
But alright I will admit I am definitely crying now! Jake knows Jax is his son now but Erika's having a hard time forgiving him. She is hurt, and she has every right to.
Should Jake give up or continue to fight for his family?

See you next chapter!
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