A Little Sane

Chapter 64

Jerome quietly unlocked the apartment. He was carrying Mercedes bridal style. She was fast asleep. Her wounds were tended to. Abbe stood up from the couch. Jerome sighed.

"She's okay.. The burns and the gash aren't too bad.. They'll heal.. Lee gave her some medicine that is supposed to relax her and help with pain... She'll sleep all night.."

Abbe nodded. Jerome stopped in front of the couch.

"How are the kids..?"

Abbe gave him a sad look.

"They were worried about mommy... But they're sleeping now..."

Jerome nodded and headed towards their room.

"Jerome... We need to figure out what's wrong with her..."

Jerome shook his head.

"I don't know... I don't want someone making her feel crazy.. She's not crazy.."

Before Abbe could say another word, Jerome was down the hallway. He carefully laid her on their bed. Jerome examined her. She was still in jeans and a thick t-shirt. He signed as he started to gently undress her. He took her combat boots off and set them in the closet. He grabbed one of his t-shirts from the hangers. Abbe walked by just as Jerome set her up and took off her bra. He was so focused on trying to make her comfortable he didn't notice Abbe watching him. He gently lifted to the pillows and covered her up. Abbe sighed and walked to her room. She knew there was no use in trying to convince Jerome Mercedes needed to see someone.

The next morning Mercedes was sipping her coffee when her right arm bandage started to itch. She gently patted the area trying to relieve the itch without causing more irritation. She finally cleared her throat and turned to Jerome.

"I'm going to speak with him today."

Jerome slightly groaned. Mercedes shook her head.

"Jerome we can not miss my best friend's wedding! Diablo will let us go if I ask him nicely. It's just for three days. I'm sure he will be okay with it."

Jerome sighed. He was clearly still angry.

"What about the baby?!"

Mercedes set up straight.

"Well I'm going to try my best not to puke. We can't say anything! They can't know any of this! Or about whatever happened last night! We have to look like a happy family!"

Jerome rolled his eyes.

"Jerome! Do you really want TaTyana worried?! She come back here for a while and be all over your ass! Do you want that?! I don't!"

Jerome grumbled.

"You're right I don't.."

"Then please act like you still love me in front of them."

Jerome frowned. He grabbed her hand.

"Whoa.. Wait a minute... I do still love you. Do you... Still love me..?"

Mercedes gave him a loving smile.

"Of course I still love you."

Then her smile faded. She pulled away her hand and wiped a tear off her cheek.

"But you did call me a whore..."

She looked at him with a dark gaze. Jerome froze.

"Don't. Ever. Do. That. Again. Your children listen. What if they had heard that?"

Jerome was still angry, but he did feel ashamed for calling her that. He didn't mean it. He knew it wasn't her fault. He was just angry.

Mercedes finished her coffee and placed her mug in the sink. She walked passed Jerome giving him a kiss on the cheek. Abbe walked in the kitchen before Mercedes walked out.

"Good morning..."

Mercedes gave her a huge smile. She walked up to Abbe and pecked her on the lips.

"Good morning Abbe."

Mercedes froze and looked between Jerome and Abbe confused. Abbe looked just as confused. After a few moments Mercedes and Abbe fell into laughter. Mercedes shook her head.

"I'm sorry. I'm scatter brained this morning. What the fuck?"

Abbe continued to laugh.

"It's fine."

Mercedes continued towards their bedroom. She got dressed and was prepared to leave the apartment.

"Mommy where you goin?"

She smiled at Aislinn.

"Mommy have some work to do for just a little bit okay? I'll be back soon my little Aisie bear."

"So me and Jessie play games with Daddy and Abbe?"

Mercedes smiled.

"That's correct. It's a nice day out though. See if daddy and Abbe will take you guys to the abandoned field where its mowed down to play outside."

Aislinn jumped with excitement. Mercedes Hughes and kissed her head. Aislinn ran into the kitchen.

"Daddy! Mommy says we should go to the field today!"

Mercedes pocked her head into the kitchen.

"Sunscreen and bug spray please. You know our little gingerbread cookies will burn and get eaten up. Love you guys! Be back later!"

Jerome called after her.

"You got it Captain! Love you!"

"Mommy wait!"

Mercedes turned around smiling.

"Awe my handsome little Jessie. How could I forget you."

She kissed him and hugged him.

"Be good today for daddy and Abbe."

Mercedes took a deep breath before started the car. She was feeling slightly nauseated. She had no idea how she was going to hide her pregnancy from TaTyana. She started at her arms. She couldn't believe she had hurt herself like she did the night before. It seemed like a horror movie when Abbe and Jerome explained it to her. Somehow her tattoos weren't touched. She didn't burn those parts of her arms. Mercedes knew the first part of her plan was coming up. Taking out the Falcones. She was ready. She was more ready for Diablo's death than anything.