Can't Have You (#wattys2019)

Part 16

Patty decited to act like Joe isn't even there. He would get bored and tired of her at some point right? She just hoped it happens before she starts to show. She tought about telling him and she agreed that it would be the right thing but she didn't want to make him be with her just because of the baby.

As she was walking out of the hospital she bumped in to an old friend. "Brad?"

"Patty?" He hugged her tightly. "What a surprise to see you here. Are you okay?" He put his hand on top of hers, making her giggle silly, remembering good old days.

"Yes, yes all good." She pulled her hand away like it was wrong to hold it. "What are you doing here?" She looked at his name tag. "Dr. Schaeffer?" She read.

"Yep." He popped the p with his lips. "I work here."

"O wow, a lot has changed in past few years." She blushed at the memory from them a few years ago. He looks as good as ever with his long brown hair and that spark in his eyes. "Well I won't bother you again. It was really nice to see you."

Brad grabbed her by her hand, stopping her. "There is this awesome restaurant not far from here would you like to go?" He smiled, showing his perfect white teeth. "Pick you up at seven then."

Patty opened the front door of her apartment and quickly hide away the photos of her ultrasound from Joe. Her baby has just eight months time to grow before the delivery date. "Why are you so happy?" Joe leaned on the door frame, observing the smile he missed so much.

Patty chrossed her arms on her chest and faked an even bigger one. "I have a date, with Brad." She teased not to hurt him but to just make him feel as half as she felt when Julia surprised them with a visit.

"A date?" Joe's face suddenly got serious, his breath hitched in his troath. "With a boy?"

"Yes, he is a doctor." She playfully wiggled her eyebrows at him. "Not that is your bussines." Patty walked in her living room and groaned. "I really need some furniture."

Joe grabbed her hand and turned her around. "Let's go then."

"What?" She furrowed her eyebrows.

"Let's go furniture shopping. Are you to bussy because of Brad?" He smirked, mimicking her when saying his name. "C'mon I'm buying."

"You aren't buying me anything." She grabbed her purse. "And just to be clear I'm only bringing you so I don't have to lift heavy stuff."

"Okay, fine." Joe raised his arms in difence. "Let me just make a call and I'll meet you downstairs. Okay?" He asked againt to make sure she will not leave him and go alone.

This is Dr. Brad Schaffer