Love Against the Odds

Chapter Ten

Eileen

When Nate made the introduction to Jim Finn I thought I was going faint! 

I had no idea he was Rayne’s father! I knew then I had to get Jim alone so we could talk. Nate and Rayne need to end this relationship now! I cannot believe this is happening! 

I saw Jim heading for the restroom so I followed to wait for him to come out. I was not sure what I was going to say but I knew this conversation had to take place. 

“We need to talk!” I said frantically

“Ok.” Jim replied looking confused.

We ducked into an artist room and shut the door.

“What is wrong Eileen? Nobody knows we had an affair all of those years ago! Relax for God’s sake.” Jim said

“Relax? How the hell can I relax when our kids are dating?” I asked

“Why is it an issue they are dating? We can be in the same room and nothing will happen.” He replied

“Nate May be your son Jim!” 

“What? Why the hell am I just hearing of this now?” Jim looked both furious and hurt as the volume in his voice increased. 

 “I ended our relationship because Nathan wanted to go to counseling and work on our marriage. Shortly after that I found out I was pregnant. I didn’t know who fathered him, I still don’t! How are we going to handle this with the kids?”

“Other than tell them the damn truth I have no idea! Rayne has a mind of her own! Me saying I don’t approve will not work with her!”  Jim almost shouted “is there a way to get them to do a blood test to determine DNA?”

“Geneolgy?” I thought out loud “I will get them a genealogy subscription- that will show relatives in the system.” 

“And if they show related what is your explanation?” Jim asked

“My explanation? Don’t you mean our explanation?” I snapped back

“You kept this secret, you figure out how to explain it!” Jim stormed away.

I don’t remember him having such a temper in the past, but then again I did just drop a bomb on him out of the blue. Our affair was very intense and he was always such an attentive lover. I honestly thought we could’ve had a future together being we both had stale marriages. But I made a commitment to a Nathan and when he wanted to work on our marriage I had to give it a chance. But the magic with Nathan never once compared to the passion I had with Jim. Is Nate his son? Worrying about this could sure make a person crazy! In the meantime I have to pretend my son is not having an intimate relationship with that girl! The thought will make me crazy! My affair all those years ago could create a nightmare for my future grandchildren. Oh my word what have I done to my family?