Warzone

Warzone Part 38

Part 38

Suzy’s POV

I’ve never been stuck for words before, but now I can’t think of anything that can comfort my best friend. Everyone has gone back to their rooms now and Jay’s gone to Tom’s and Anne’s to try and talk to him. This leaves me with Anne, I sit holding her in silence as she continues to cry. She will talk to me soon, when she’s ready.

“Have I lost him Suzy?” She looks up at me with tear stained eyes, and I’m not sure how to answer; do I risk getting her hopes up? But how can I be the one to kill all the hope she does still have?

“I don’t think so. He’s drunk; we all know what he gets like when he’s been drinking. When he’s sobered up you can both talk about this.”

“But I could feel him slipping away before the drink. He doesn’t want this baby. And how can I blame him? We are so young and the band means everything to him.”

“He was in shock before, he needed to get used to the idea but he went the wrong way about it. Let’s try and get some sleep and see what tomorrow brings.”

“You go to bed; I’ll join you in a bit.”

“Anne...” I don’t want to leave her in the state she’s in; she shouldn’t be on her own.

“Please, I just want to be alone.”

“Okay, don’t be too long though babe.” I get into bed and I know that it will be along time before I get any sleep. How can Tom be such a dick to her? She deserves much better than him, but at the same time she needs him now more than ever. This is such a mess.

Jay’s POV

“You’ve had enough of that.” I walk into Anne’s and Tom’s room to find him downing yet more alcohol.

“No I haven’t there’s still some left.” I don’t say anything but walk up to him in an attempt to take away the almost finished vodka bottle but he just pushes me out of the way; however due to his drunken state he almost loses his balance and drops the bottle we watch as the liquid spills onto the floor. “Look what you did!” He shouts at me.

“I didn’t touch you, you did that yourself. You know what else you did tonight Tom?”

“No, but I’m pretty sure your gunna tell me anyway.”

“You could have quite easily lost the best thing to ever happen to you tonight, but for some reason she still wants you to be a part of her life and your baby’s life. Don’t screw it up now Tom.”

“Oh so she’s gone and told everyone now and made me seem like a right dick!”

“No Tom. You did that yourself.”

“You know nothing Jay! So why don’t you leave before I do something I might regret.” He’s up in my face again, and although I could quite easily overpower him in the state he’s in I don’t want it to come to that; so I turn to leave; I can’t be bothered with him while he’s like this. Maybe Rebecca can talk some sense into him tomorrow; I highly doubt he will get aggressive or angry with her.

Rebecca’s POV

“Morning Tom” I say quietly as I enter his hotel suite; I really hope that he is in a better mood this morning; I’m not quite sure how to handle him if he isn’t.

“Morning Reecca” He moans at me. He deserves that hang over if I’m being honest. “Please tell me you brought paracetamol?”

“Of course I did.” I say while handing him the tablets and going to get him a glass of water.

“Thanx sis you’re a star.”

“Yeah I know, but Tom we need to talk.”

“Not you as well, can’t you just leave it?”

“No I can’t, you were a dick to Anne last night, and I want to know why.”

“Don’t talk to me like that. But I know you’re right.” He sighs while running a hand through his hair. “Don’t you think I feel bad enough as it is?”

“Tell me you’re not really leaving her.”

“What?” He says clearly confused.” “Please tell me I didn’t say that.” Thank god for that. If he doesn’t remember it he clearly didn’t mean it.

“Yeah you did.” I sigh.

“S**t. Why do I mess everything up Rebecca?”

“You haven’t messed anything up; she still wants you Tom, go talk to her?”

“I’m not ready for this. She’s better off without me.”

“Tom you know that’s not true.” I say while taking his hands. “She needs you. Your baby needs you. Why are you being like this? This isn’t the confident big brother I know.”

“Because...” I wait patiently for him to continue, giving him the time he needs. “Because I couldn’t even look after you Rebecca, how am I supposed to look after my own child?”

Tom’s POV

I start crying. Again. I’ve been horrid to one of the most important people in my life. But I can’t help it, there’re better off without me.

“Tom, I was in Bolton. How were you supposed to look after me? It wasn’t your job too either.” She says while sitting herself on my lap and cuddling into me like she used to when she was younger. I pull her closer and hold her tight.

“I’m your older brother it’s always my job.”

“No it was mum and dads. But things happen that no one can help. But I know for a fact you will make an amazing dad. Because you’re an amazing big brother.” She smiles up at me and I’m beginning to listen to her. It’s my responsibility to help look after this baby. My baby. And I can do it, I won’t be on my own, I will have Anne, and together we can do anything.

“Thanx Rebecca! I need to go find Anne. Where is she?”

“Jay’s and Suzy’s room.” She replies smiling.

“Thank you! Love you sis!” I kiss her head before placing her back onto the bed and running out of the room to put things right; I’m actually starting to get excited about this all now. Me a dad!