"No, Jake, no." Tears started rolling down her cheeks. This could not be happening. "Please tell me that I am wrong. Please tell me that it's not what I'm thinking."
Jake looked at her with sorrowful eyes. He didn't have the heart to tell her that she was right. He could not bring himself to speak the words and hurt her more than she was at that moment. "Maddie-"
"You have a son and never told me."
"No, it's not like that. Can you please sit back down and let me explain everything?"
Instead of returning to her chair, Maddie went over to the refrigerator and pulled out two beers. She downed one as soon as she opened it. She popped open the second and took another long drink. She leaned against the counter for a moment and then made her way back to her chair and slowly sat down. "
