Helping Emma

Chapter 23

I walk into the living room and Regina is with Sophia on the couch talking. "Mommy is Henny ok?"  I see my wife give her a kiss and say. "He is fine my little princess. He's just tired that all". Sophia nods and looks at the tv again. I walk in and quietly say. "Hey babe, can I see you in the kitchen for a minute?"  She looks at me, then tells Sophia she will be right back. We meet in the kitchen and I wrap my arms around her. After a few minutes I say. "Ok babe, so what's going on". Regina sits down on the island stool and lets out a deep breath. "The doctors ran a bunch of tests and you may be right, Henry may have allergies. Emma it was so awful to watch. The test didn't hurt but Henry couldn't scratch his arms. They put like 3 rows of 5 on each arm of all the seasonal allergies. Some of them popped right up into hives. He cried Emma. It was so awful to watch". She says while crying to herself. I hold her in my arms and rub her back. "I'm sorry you had to witness that babe. I've gone through that test a few times myself and it's so uncomfortable, but I was older than Henry the first time. Oh, our poor boy". Regina nods and says. "After the test they gave him some Benadryl to make him feel better. After about a half hour all the
hives went away".  "So what did the doctor say about treatments for this?"   "He May have to have allergy shots". More tears fall down from her eyes. "Look babe, I had those too and they aren't that bad, I swear. It stings for like 2 seconds and that's it".  She sniffles. "Really?"   "Yes. I promise. I wouldn't lie to you about something that may hurt our son, and this won't. It's just a little sting".  She nods and snuggles close to me. A few minutes later a sleepy Henry comes into the kitchen and says. Mommy, daddy, I'm hungry". I look at Regina and smile. "Me too kid. How about some pizza?"  "No daddy. I want nugget and fies".  "You got it bud. Can you go ask your sister what she wants?"  He nods and walks out to find Sophia. "He seems....... ok". Regina says. "He's fine babe. I promise. I was in a home in Lowell where my foster sister Lisa had awful allergies. She sneezed and blew her nose all day long sometimes. I've done it to. It makes you tired but usually the next day your fine. It sucks, but it passes".  "I hope your right my love". I give her a kiss, then our kids come running into the kitchen. "I want pizza daddy". Sophie almost demands making Regina and I laugh. "I'm with Soph, I want pizza. Mommy what are you gonna have?"  "Well, I want nuggets and fries just like Henry". He's so happy, he jumps up and says "Yeah". We all laugh and I call Granny's to place an order for delivery. I don't want to leave my family tonight. We all eat in the living room. Henry was sad that he missed "Free Willie". So we watched it yet again. These kids are lucky I love them. I laugh to myself. We all ate and watched the move, then Regina and I washed the kids up, read them a bedtime story and tucked them in. We both kissed our sleeping children's heads and walked to our bedroom. Regina sat on the bed and just started crying. I of course went to her and held her. "Baby, what is it?"  "Emma, he was so uncomfortable today. Our poor boy". I held her tight. "I know sweetheart. I'm sorry, I should have gone with you".  "No. It's ok. You had other responsibilities".  And now I'm wondering if she may be talking about my could be son so I tread lightly. "Yeah. Sophia had a nice day playing with the animals and Emmitt". I sense a little snark in her next comment. "Yes Emmitt, how did he enjoy the day with you?"  "Everyone seemed to having a nice time".  "That must be nice,.... Emma". Oh man. I don't want to start an argument with my wife, but neither of us is one to back down so I ask".    "Are you upset about something Regina?"  "Huh".  Is all she says, then gets up and goes to her closet. "Regina. I'm not in the mood to argue so just tell me what's got you so passed off". And that's what did it. Mount St. Hellen's blew up. "Seriously? You don't know why I'm upset?  I spent all day taking care of our sick son while you and some kid who might not even be yours had a great day together".  "Woh. Wait a minute. I offered to reschedule but you said no". She yelled. "Of course I said no. I didn't want to be the bad guy for some foster kid, I'm not a monster Emma".  "Well you are acting like one to me right now". Shit, shit, shit. Why doesn't my filter ever work. I knew that was wrong before it came out of my mouth. Damn it. My wife has never hit me before, but she walked right up to me and slapped me right across the face. "Get out". She said in a scary low tone of voice. "Regina. Wait. We can work this out".  "I said get out. Get out of my house, get out of my life and get off my farm. Go have a happy Like with your new child. I'll take care of my kids".  "Regina I". She interrupts me and yells. "GET OUT. NOW".  I hold up my hands and back off. "Ok baby. Just remember I love you and I love our life, please don't let that slip away".  "GOOOOO !!!!!"  I don't want to, but I walk out the door of our home with nothing but my wallet and my car keys. I hope this I just hormones and that she really doesn't hate me and Emmitt. I get in my truck and drive just off the farm property. It's early enough so I call Zelena. "This better be good blondie, I'm watching Grey's Anatomy. What do you want?"  "Regina and I had a fight".  "Yeah, So what else is new?"  "She threw me out. She's really pissed".  "Oh, is this because of your new son?"  "I don't know if he is my son yet, but yes he has something to do with it. She told me to take care of my kid and she'd take care of hers".  "Yup That's my sister, so bloody dramatic. Look Swan she's pregnant and probably upset that you had a kid with someone else". "But I didn't know about him. Fuck. Why won't she believe me?"  I say interrupting her. "Calm down baby daddy, I believe you and so does Regina. She told me so".  "She does?"  "Yes. Just give her some time. Where are you sleeping tonight?"  "I guess my truck. She doesn't want me on the farm".  "Are you parked in a safe place?"   "Ya. I think so".  "Ok send me the address where you are and I'll come get you. If she doesn't see your truck she won't think you are here. I'll come pick you up and you can sleep in the guest room".  "Thank you Zelena".  "Ya ya.  Don't mention it. I'll see you soon".  We end the call and I text her where I am. A few minutes later she picks me up and the ride back is mostly silent. I go up to the guest bedroom and of course I can't fall asleep. I hope Gina and I can work this out. Soon.