Chapter 2

( The last days in the U.S )

  She woke up to the smell of roses, maple syrup and pancakes."But wait, what's going on here? It's not  Sunday so its not the neighbors" she declared in a sheepish tone.Then she turned to face the alarm clock 11:20 the big red letters said making her automatically think she had overslept even though she knew she had nowhere to go.

   Then as she stumbled along to the bathroom she remembered yesterdays discussion which brought to mind she did have work to do." Fuuuuk "she muttered as she turned  the hot tap to enjoy a morning shower she considered inevitable  to start her day without  one.Five minutes later wrapped up in a towel she staggered to the kitchen to find Francis waring an apron ,standing over a frying pan making pancakes.At first he didn't notice her  so the feeling of a wet body that smelled of soap pressed against his back seemed  weird.Before he could think , turn to face her or say something she started .

    ''Morning baby ! What time did you wake up ? Why are you here? Thanks for the breakfast i really appreciate it!'' Maybe i over did it with the questions she thought to herself. '' OK is it my turn to talk now your Highness ?'' did i really want to sound sarcastic he reconsidered his words.After a few moments of  awkward silence she left . " Damn you asshole of course you sounded too ..'' he sighed  as he poured more coffee to himself .

   ''No, you sounded exactly the way you should of sounded if you consider my  words ! So i think we ought to start again . Good morning honey how are you ?'' she explained.'' Lovely , thank you very much . Now ,I have a meeting with my professor in two hours and i believe it would be unfair if i left you without making  you breakfast , which is what i did''he gave her one of his big smiles.''OK sweetheart I'm grateful  BUT have you had any yourself ? Is there something I can do for you ?'' she flashed one back. "No absolutely nothing , the only thing you are going to do for the next nine months is rest to deliver a healthy baby for us''  he exclaimed in his most serious voice.

   ''Oh forget that ! I am not going to let you pack all our stuff by yourself , it would be ... more than unfair . After all I'm only some weeks pregnant I'm not disabled for gods sake" she whined in a  offended cat tone.''No, you forget what you have in mind.And can we please stop arguing over such a tedious matter ? I have to have a shower , get changed and get going'' he told her in his most bossy tone of voice.''Yes sir '' of course they both  knew she was lying even as she spoke.

He slowly walked towards the bathroom thinking of what he would tell the professor. Then undressing as quickly as possible he hoped in the shower and turned the tap . A cold blast hit his face but he didn't notice it as he had other things in mind.''No I'm not going to disappoint him after all it is a master '' he mumbled under his breath even though his brain was shouting quit it don't try to excuse yourself for giving up.But his heart  was screaming''No you will not become like him you bastard , you listen to me!'' and so was he.

She was scared  to.... approach him.''H..honey ? Are you all right in there ?'' she hesitated.No answer, Go  in there  she commanded herself .She did only to find him sitting his back pressed on the back of the shower cabinet , face in his hands ,sobbing like a baby.First thing she noticed was the temperature of the water''Goodness gracious, you will freeze yourself to death dear'' she remarked whilst turning the hot tap.After a minute or so he stepped out and allowed her to wrap a towel around him and hug him just like his mother used to.''Sh.. everything will be just fine if you want it to be '' she sounded like a mother .''Yes i do , i promise i will never abandon you'' still sobbing .''i know''she assured him.They both meant what they said.

  As if nothing had happened he walked to the bedroom,got dressed and was out of the apartment within seconds.Keys in his hands he unlocked the door of the dustbin on wheels he called a vehicle.Two minutes later he was on the highway heading for the university and Armstrong's what a wonderful world was playing on the radio.''Nice song dude but not for me not for today anyway''he sighed as he switched off the radio.

  So many thoughts floating  around in his head that he failed to notice he was almost 10 miles over the speed limit and as a consequence was being chased by a police car.When he finally realized he pulled over.''Morning Sir '' normally he the rich northern  accent would of echoed in his ears.''Sir ? License and Registration '' the officer commanded.''Oh yes, sorry I ,well no they are not at the house,here you go !'' he replied hoping only here you go were heard. But little did he know....''Have you been drinking ?''the cop asked gently.''No sir'' he wanted to say more but remembered what his instructor had told him''When  you are asked this question reply with a yes or a no.''

  Before saying or doing anything the cop scanned  the interior of the car.Then he spoke''Well Mr Francis McIntyre i would like you to step out of the car,come here and take a breathalyser test '''. He obeyed but he was feeling  uncomfortable having those eyes examining   him. When it was all over he was asked if he knew the speed he was going at which ended with a speed ticket.He of course apologized and took off.

   ''Shit no i can pay the thing today so why mention it to Vicky''. He almost missed the turn for the university.''Ooops ''he exclaimed as he swerved to take the turn. Within a few seconds the car was parked,locked and he was walking through the university door feeling like an Oddyseus approaching his own Ithaka.He sighed then knocked on  his profesors office door ready to face the remaining challenges.

  ''My dear mr McIntyre! How are you today !'' the supervisor always called him a mr and the respect they had for each other could not be hidden.''Fine,thank you!''he felt he was about to betray this man.''Well,let us sit down,get to some bussiness and oh ? what about some coffee?''prof.Johnsons words.''No thank you . I will not take a lot of your time,I just came to make an anouncment.'' he declared.''Wow so you have come to a decision ? The right one i hope since you deserve it.''a bright smile  growing on Johnsons face.''Sorry but my wife is pregnant and we will be returning to her country Ireland so no I am unable to continue''he pealed the bandaid fast.

  ''No, I will give you anything you and your new family will need just stay!'' he sounded almost desparate.''I am terribly sorry sir'' he needed to leave.''Come here son.''they were both crying.''Open your wings and fly, good luck in Europe!'' After that he left and closed the door behind him,mixed feelings in his soul.