There Is a Boy Ithaca, New York

Little surprise

Michael looked at photos on the wall. There were photos of little Mike. First steps, first birthday, his carefree smile. He had many regrets that he wasn't next to him.

'Whatever. I'm glad that I can see his eighth birthday.'

The doorbell rang. Michael went carefully to the door and opened it.
-Hi, brother.
-Oh hello, Linc.
-You look scared.
-Ahm... I'm afraid when Sara and Mike aren't home and I...
-Easy, easy... It's me. If it's needed I always can kick some asses.
-Hahahhaha I know. Fighting is life. Come in.

They came into the living room.
-I'm eraptured with your new house. I wish I had something like that.

Linc looked around the house.

-I designed everything. Sara is in love with it. Everything I did it was for her.
We have high security alert to sleep calmly.

-Sure. You need it. I have a favour to ask you.
-I hope you're not in debt, Lincoln.
-No, no. It's past. I wanna propose to Sheba but I'm not sure...
-Congratulations!

Michael was very happy.

-Don't hasitate, Linc.
-Yeah, but... You know. We argue a lot. We have different characters. And that's why I'm afraid of getting married.
-No love is perfect. There are always up and downs. Even me and Sara. There's nothing wrong with that. It's life. We're only people. We make mistakes. But the most important thing is always forgiveness. Always you have to make up with your wife. You have to hide your ego and say: 'Sorry. I was wrong.'
-Right, buddy. I won't give up on our relationship only because of stupid missunderstandings.
-She is good woman. I see she loves you and I see that you love her.

Linc smiled and said nothing.
-Faith will help you, Linc.
-Faith. Yeah, I know.

Somebody came into the house.
-Uncle Lincoln!!
-Hey, Mikey! What's up?
-I need to show you something!

Mikey run fast up the steps.
-Hey, hey, son. Where are you running away?
-I'm back in one minute.
-He is such a big boy. I didn't want to visit him so often because of Jacob. When I visit them he always let him do something or took him somewhere. I regret now. He grew so fast.
-Savage. Mikey is my all world. I wanna have more children.
-It's nice to hear. Uncle Lincoln will always have time for little Scofields.
-Thank you. That's mean a lot.
-I gotta call LJ. We need to talk about proposal. I think he won't be excited but he got used to it. I'm not lucky in love.
-Everything will be ok. How is LJ in Panama?
-Eh good. He run the shop which we were supposed to run.

Michael smiled.
-Yeah. But things changed.

Mikey came back.
-It's my newest and the best drawing ever. It's you uncle and dad as supermen.
-Wow, beautiful. You're so talented boy, buddy.
-Thank you.

Mikey sit on the Michael's knees.
-Where is mom by the way, Mikey?
-She went shopping. She said that she will be back in five minutes.
-But It's already taken her 20 minutes... I'm gonna call her.

She didn't answer. Michael started to worry about her.

-Linc, I can't wait. I'm going find her.
-I want to go with you, daddy.

Mikey was scared. That remineded him past.
-No, Mikey. Stay with uncle. You're safe here. Please, Linc. Keep an eye on him.
-Calm down, Michael. She is shopping.
-I prefer to make sure.

Scofield started the car and went to the shop they usually go shopping. Michael got there. He found Sara's car but it was opened.
He was getting stressful. He came into  the shop but she wasn't there. Michael was looking for her on the parking and finally she was noticable. But he didn't want to believe that it is she. Sara sit with other man on the bench and he kept his hand on Sara's back. Michael run up to them. He was upset.
He yanked the man's shirt.
-What do you want from my wife, asshole?

The man was shocked and didn't say anything.
-Michael, Michael, stop, stop. It's not like that.

She dissuaded his husband from the man.
-Michael. Calm down. It's Becky's husband. I felt not very well and he just stand with me until I feel better.
-Sorry... But why have you not picked up your phone?
-My phone is dead. I didn't want to call not to worry you and I have my car here.
-You scared me anyway. Sorry. You feel better?

-Maybe, maybe... I should go...
The man said.

-Emm... I'm so sorry man but...
-Goodbye.

Sara sighed.
-Don't be so jealous, Michael.
-He touched my wife.
-As I said I felt dizzy.
-Are you OK for sure?
-Yeah. I'll drive my car.
-Ok.

They came home. Lincoln played football with Mikey.
The kid run up to parents.
-What have you bought me, mom?
-Nothing, baby. Just chicken for barbecue. Oh. Hi, Lincoln.
Sara hugged him and kissed his cheek. Mike took shopping bag from Sara and went to the kitchen to put out products.

-How are you, Lincoln? Have you come by car?
-Yeah. I'm ok. I'll come back tomorrow morning.
-Oh stop. Stay longer.
-I promised Sheba to help her tomorrow.

Mikey run to the garden.
-What's that mom?

He started to read.
-Pregn...
-Give me that immeditaly.

Sara hid a pregnancy test to her bag.
Michael watched her out of the corner of his eyes.
-Michael, honey...
She got nervous.
-Can you prepare meat for barbecue?
-Yeah, wait a moment.
-I'm going home. I'll be back soon.

Michael started to think what is going on. He was a little bit confused about the situation before the shop. After few minutes Michael decided to check if everything is right.

He knocked on the bathroom door.
-Sara, is everything ok?
-Yeah. I'm coming out.
Sara came out and looked at Michael.
-I wanna tell you something...

Michael was afraid of hearing the worst thing.
-I know...
He said.
-You know I'm pregnant?
-What?
He was totally surprised.
-Are you serious?
-Yes, I checked twice.
-Really?
She smiled all the time.
Michael picked her up and kissed her.
He couldn't say anything.
-Michael...
-Wait a second, honey.

Michael went to the bedroom and took something. It was origami rose.
He came back, kneeled beside Sara with the rose and kissed her belly.
-I'd ask you for marrying me but I can't twice.
She chuckled and kissed his head like she got used to do.
-I love you, Mikey.
-Me too. Let's not tell anyone. Just Mikey. We make a little party.
-Ok.

Michael looked at her belly again.
-And love you, little Scofield. Your big brother is gonna love you too.

Sara was moved.

-Let's go to the garden.

Michael said.

-I'm happy right now.
-So I am.