Part 18
We went in and saw the little tyke laying in that hospital bed looking so small and helpless. Tim walked in with stitches in his nose and looked really sour.
"You knew about that didn�t you?" He said in a viscous tone
"Ahhh sorry mate.. though the doc said that you should, not shouldn�t"
"Oh... Ok then! How's the little guy?"
"Not too good" I said, still not knowing what to do about the whole situation. my life had just gotten back on track. I�ve got a great girlfriend and the money is rolling in again... but touring with a kid? I didn�t want to do that to the poor thing.
"Tim can you excuse us, we need to talk about something... get Rich to drive you back to the hotel."
He smiled and walked out waving and then whimpering because of his nose. Idiot.
"What is it Paul?"
"Nicole... Do you know any good adoption agencies?"
She looked at me with the oddest look in her face. I couldn�t tell if it was shock or anger or what... all I know is that it wasn�t good.
"Adoption agencies!!! Paul what are you thinking about doing?"
"I... I don�t know... I�ve just gotten my life together again and you... and... oh god Nicole I just don�t know!"
"Paul Anthony Xavier McDermott! just the thought of giving up your own flesh and blood for a career is probably the most selfish thing I�ve ever heard of in my entire life! I can understand young mothers without finances, I can understand abortion but he's 3 years old! he understands more than you think and... oh god I don�t even want to look at you right now!"
"Nicole I..."
"Leave it"
And with that she walked out of my life. Rich came in quickly to say goodbye and saw a tear roll down my cheek.
"C'mon mate... ill take you back. We've got a show tonight."
part 19