Chapter Eighty

He looked contrite and gorgeous. As always. Apparently he was coming over to see her... Or maybe Frank. She stood staring at him, her hands on the door knob.

Monica and Karen looked at her and smiled.

“Speaking of the devil” Karen said, then she wishpered “Be nice”

And with that they were running down the stairs and out the door, leaving Emma and Daniel standing there, silent, staring at each other.

"Hi" he said finally.

"Hello"

“look,” he began. “I know you said you wanted me to leave you alone, and I know I said I would. But I was sitting home alone, trying to figure out what to do with myself, and I realized the only thing I wanted was to see you. This is crazy, we have to find a way to get along. I know you keep saying you are okay, but I'm worried about you and I just.... I just wanna check on you... And the baby"

Emma stared at him. She wanted to play it cool,