Chapter One Hundred and Sixty One - Found Mr, Sullivan?

Gerard dropped Mrs Harris off as quickly as he could along with dinner for his kids, before rejoining Bas and I at the apartment.

If Hailey found it questionable, that I didn't seek her out for our important conversation, she didn't mention it.

Actually, I believe she was more relieved, since discussing her feelings, especially her doubts and fears is not a topic she's comfortable with.

"Bingo!" Bas flexing his wrists, slumped down beside Get on the sofa in my office.

Looking around the office, Get frowns at Bas, "you know there's other places to sit, right?" He says glaring at Bas, who flings an arm around Ger's shoulder, laughing loudly.

"Now, why would I sit so far away from my sugar?" Bas broke into more laughter as Ger shoved him away and moved to another, single seat couch.

Not wanting to stay out of their fun, "hmm now that's going to be a problem." I commented dryly, my eyes locked on Bas.

Straightening up, Bas looked at me wryly, because he knows I've got something up my sleeve.

Shrugging his shoulders, "okay, so what gives?" He says, slouching casually, but his tone is definitely, nervous.

I turned to Ger, a mischievous glint in my eyes.

Leaning forward, from where I sat opposite Bas, "the thing is" I paused, making sure I got his undivided attention, before continuing. "Mel and I" I paused again, fighting the urge to laugh at his expression, his eyes going back and forth between Ger and I. "Had a brief discussion concerning her divorce." I paused again, watching his eyes widen in surprise, but this time he was quick to respond.

"What did she say?" He asked quickly and definitely nervous. "Is she going to divorce that f**king sucmbag?" He asks, cracking his fingers nervously, staring at me in anticipation.

Ger started laughing, "I haven't seen you this, disoriented since high school" He continues to make fun of Bas. "You've got it bad man and" he pause, staring at me and then back to Bas, "that is a good thing." Ger finishes nodding his head, smiling broadly.

Shaking his head thoughtfully, Bas looks at me, "man this girl, she really got me, you know," Bas says, "we first started speaking when Gary skipped out on her with Kristin... oops," he gives me an apologetic smile, "forbidden word." He says, shrugging, it off. "So she's applying for a divorce!" Bas asks and he clearly anticipating a favourable response.

Standing up, I turned away from him, I have no idea what I was trying to prove, except to have a bit of fun, that's clearly changed course and that's not what I was expecting.

Needing to change the topic, I spun around, "so my father in law?" I looked at both Bas and Ger expectantly, lifting an eyebrow, quizzically.

Bas and Get exchange a look, with Bas nodding to Ger. I now look expectantly at Ger, for and I hope, good news.

"He's in prison" Ger says and I frowned, unable to hide my surprise.

Dropping on the sofa I just vacated, "prison?" I repeated, unable to comprehend his answer, which led to so much questions.

"Prison, you say" I asked again, the seconds in between the last time I asked the question, not changing the shock I still felt.

"Why?" I couldn't help but ask, "what happened?" I shock my head in confusion. "ah, um, what did he do" I stood up, hands on my hips, pacing, back and forth.

Bas took over the conversation now, "that, we don't know yet. His paper work confirms that he was sentence to thirty years in prison with parole in a few years." Bas added, but I'm still in shock about him being in prison and thirty years?

"That's some serious shit, he got himself into" I blurted out, still dazed by this revelation.

Spinning around quickly, "so, Hailey hears nothing about this, until we learn more" I warned the guys, who both nodded in agreement.

"Uh uh" Ger clears his throat and I raised my head to him expectantly, wondering if he's about to tell me about my mother's call.

Raising eyebrows, I wait for him to continue.

Ger also had Bas's full attention.

"This morning, Mrs. K called your phone and Hailey answered" Ger admitted and since I didn't react to this piece of news, Ger frowned.

"She told you already" He asked surprise and I shock my head.

"Mel did" I informed him and now it was Bas's turn to be surprised. "After I saw the call log," I added and still Ger seemed confused.

"What exactly did Mel say?" Ger asked and now I know there's more and by the look on Ger's face, it wasn't good.

Folding my arms, I stood and stared down at him, "you tell me' I invited him to continue.

Shaking his head, Ger looked down at his shoe, "Mrs. K, goaded Hailey into having a panic attack, by underminding her self esteem and relationship with you." Ger looks up at me, with a sad expression, something he always does when he feels Hailey's in trouble.

Nodding, "yeah Mel said something just along the same lines." I confirmed.

Ger, seemed thoughtful, rubbing his temples.

"What else happened?" I enquired, having a feeling that I'm not going to like what he's going to say.

"Your mother wants to meet Hailey and she agreed to lunch tomorrow" Ger said, keeping his eyes on me.

"F**k no!" I shouted, suddenly upset with this bit of information. "Not in this lifetime" i continued angrily. "Did she plan on meeting her behind my back?" I shouted at Ger, even though I'm aware that it's not his fault. "What the f*" k is my mother up too now?" Lowering my tone, I muttered to myself.

"Adian maybe Hailey should face her fears and believe me, your mother is one of her fears, if not her greatest fear". Ger suggests to me.

"No f**king way".