Chapter 116

Nicol

I was looking at all the screen shots Nicolas has taken, it looked like he was getting prepared to have a huge discussion with me, like I would have said no at all. Nikki would absolutely love this. I was so busy with all the pictures I didn’t even notice we’ve stopped at the hospital. “I like it a lot Nicolas and I’m very sure Nikki will love it to.” “Good I thought we could get a party planner in and she could make the tents and blankets and everything custom made with the names of her friends.” “Oh, wow Nicolas, I though we could just hire the tents.” “Nonsense we buy them and each child can take theirs home. Something to remember the best night of their lives.” “You are very confident.” “I am and I think I should be.” I just leaned towards him and kissed him. “Thank you, Nicolas.” “For what?” “For thinking of this idea for always having time for me and Nikki.” “You guys are my life now Nicol, don’t forget it.” I just smiled because what else could I do? I got out of the SUV; Nicolas took my hand as we walked towards the hospital entrance. As we walked a lot of the nurses greeted me, because obviously they knew me but I wasn’t friends with a lot of them, I never had time for friends I only had one I confided in and he was overseas, Thailand with a very long holiday I think he took unpaid leave for 6 months to go with his boyfriend. We took a turn towards Dr Manno’s office when I walked straight into JP. “Oh my God JP what are you doing here?” I asked shocked to see him. “Nicol my darling I heard you resigned.” “No no you first.” “Fine it didn’t work out with my boyfriend and me he met someone in Thailand that gave him more butterflies than me. His words not mine.” Nicolas cleared his throat which made JP look at him, “OH MY GOD who is this?” he asked me but drooling over Nicolas. Nicolas pushed his hand out to JP and said “I’m Nicolas, Nicol’s boyfriend.” “No fucking way.” JP said, he knew about Nicolas, he was the only friend I had so I had to tell him where Nikki’s father was. JP stared him in the eyes saying “I’m JP Nicol’s best friend and the stand in dad for Nikki with her father and daughter dances. Which I missed this year.” “JP thank you very much but I have it now.” Nicolas was very nice towards JP which I appreciated, it probable helped that he was gay. “Now you, why did you resign?” “Long story can we meet for lunch tomorrow and I’ll tell you all about it, I’m going to be late for an appointment.” “Yes, off course I’m on the night shift, just came in to tell head nurse that I’m back.” “Okay I’ll call you tomorrow morning.” He grabbed me and hugged me whispering in my ear “Are you okay?” “More than okay thank you JP.” He let go of me gave Nicolas another look and walked off.

As we walked further to Dominiques office Nicolas said “So that was my replacement?” “Yes.” I didn’t know what else to say. “Well at least his attractive and attentive.” I looked at him with big eyes. “Seriously?” “Yes, his attractive Nikki needed someone that would look after her and you needed someone to confide in, he was a good choice.” “Is it because he is gay?” “I’m not going to lie to you Nicol, that is a very big positive in my book.” I gave him a slap on the shoulder and we walked further but this time I had a smile on my face. Nicolas and JP will get along and that was important to me. When we reached Dominiques office Nicolas read “Pediatrician Dr Manno. Isn’t he a doctor for children I though we are going to see you OBGYN?” “He put the IUD in I would prefer him taking it out.” “But why a pediatrician?” “He didn’t charge me Nicolas.” I said embarrassed. He didn’t make a bigger fuss of it he just said “Oh okay.” Which I appreciated. I walked in straight to the receptionist, “Nicol how are you? We haven’t seen you in so long.” “I’m very good thank you, yes after Nikki’s operation she’s much better Thank God. So, we don’t need to see Dominique as often.” “I’m so happy to hear it. And who is this?” I’m sure everyone already knows this is Nikki’s dad I mean it was in the papers but be that as it may “Nicolas, I’m Nikki’s father.” “Oh, hello Nicolas I’m Suzanne.” “Hi Suzanne.” Dominique came walking out of his office “Nicol come in.” Safe by the bell as they say because Suzanne like to gossip. I walked into Dominique’s office with Nicolas right behind me. He stopped right in front of Dominique and shook his hand “So nice to see you again Doc.” Nicolas said. “You can call me Dominique.” That was a good beginning I thought. Nicolas came to sit next to me and Dominique took his seat. “So how are you, Nicol?” “Very good thank you.” “And Nikki?” “Oh, she’s in 7th Heaven with Nicolas in her life and her health is good as well.” “Well, she did have that bug on Saturday.” Nicolas said. “Tell me about it?” Dominique asked Nicolas. “Well, she threw up the whole night or should I say morning Friday/Saturday, she had a fever which we took care off but by Sunday morning she was feeling much better.” “And who was looking after her?” “I was” Nicolas said proudly. “You where?” Dominique asked confused. “Yes, I slept with her made sure she got her medicine and got to the bathroom on time.” “Well, that is good to year especially because you want another child.” Clearly Dominique was still not convinced we should do it.