Happy Valley-Part 16-Colby and Pete

Happy Valley -Part 15-Pete and Colby
Dottie’s Fine Dining
‘Ah excuse me?’ a young man about 15 or 16 says as he comes in the restauarant. The young man looks a lot like a young Jesse
“Yes?’Asks Angie
“I was told I could find Dr. Franklin Hubbard here!’ the young man says
“I’m Dr. Franklin Hubbard ’Frankie says
‘I’m your son William!’Says the young man
"What?' says Randi, Angie and Jesse all at the same time. Angie recovers first and asks
“And who is your mother dear?’
“Mia Saunders. But I’m adopted! William explains
‘Mia is mother? Frankie is this true? You never told me that you and Mia...let alone that you had my grandchild!’
“Frankie you gotta lotta explanning to do!’Jesse says noting Randi’s look of shock
Randi seems to pull herself together and says
“Hi! I guess I’m your stepmother Randi Hubbard.’ Holding out her hand
“Hi’ William says shyly “oh dear am I interrupting something he says looking around
“You’re not interrupting anything is he Frankie? ‘says Randi then she says conspiratorially “It’s my birthday so I can invite anyone I like so you’re invited!’
“You’re sure it’s okay ?’William asks looking at Frankie
“It’s okay!then turning to randi ,Angie and Jesse he says ”This is my son William!
“Now do your parents know where you are?’Asks Frankie
“Yes’ Lies William none to well
“Look son, I guess this make me your grandfather.’ Says Jesse and as your grandfather I know you’re fibbing just a little so as much as we all would like to get to know you we can’t do that at the expense of your parents’
“It’s okay they know I’m here’ lies William r
“Son, I’m not only your grandfather I’m the police chief of Happy Valley’Begins Jesse when he’s interrupted by Colby
“Oh I’m so glad I found you Mr. Hubbard. I want to lay stalking charges against Kira Kinsmen!’ Colby says hurriedly only that might not be here name.’
“Kind of busy here Colby can this wait?’ asks Jesse
“Not really. I don’t even know who she is and she’s stalking Pete drugging him and won’t leave him alone’ spouts Colby
‘Back-up someone drugged Pete? Do you have proof of this?’Jesse asks
“No but I know she did!’ says Colby
“Well without any proof.....’Says Jesse
“You can’t do anything! What about the fact she’s impersonating a nurse?’ Colby asks
“If you have proof of that I can act on that.’ says Jesse
“She’s not on the nursing register there is no Kira Kinsmen anywhere were she says shegot her nursing degree.’ Says Colby
“Okay I’ll act on that tomorrow ‘Says Jesse
‘But she says she’s a nurse she could be hurting someone right now!’ Colby says forcefully trying to convince Jesse
“I’ll get on it shortly but right now I’m celebrating my daughter-in laws birthday and the arrival of my grandson!’Says Jesse pointing to William
“William does Aunt Mia know you are here’? Asks Colby finally noticing William
‘No!’He admits
“Were you living with Mia?’Asks Frankie shocked
“Yes my adopted parents died and Mom applied to get me! So I live with her in San Francisco.’ William explains
“Damn her! First she gives my son away then when she gets him back she does even tell me?’Says Frankie to the frowns of Angie and Jesse
“Frankie!’Hisses Angie
“So I was right she didn’t tell you about me or that I was living with her.’ William says
‘I’m sure your mother had her reasons ‘Frankie covers
“Yes like she was ashamed of my family? That you are black?’William says
“No I’m sure it had nothing to do with that.’ Frankie says ”Your mother is not like that. She regretted giving you up .I’m sure it was just she wanted to keep you to herself’
“Franklin Hubbard!’Angie says angrily” Do not put down his mother!’
“I wasn’t!’Frankie denies
“She’s funny she talks to you like you were a little boy!’ William comments
“She’s my mom she’s entitled. Although sometimes I wish she’d remember I’m grown up!’Frankie says conspiratorially
“She sounds like my mom!’William says
“Your mom loves you never doubt that e now lets’ phone her. She must worried out of her mind!’Frankie says
“Okay but I’m staying for at least a week. If that is okay?”William says shyly
“If your mom agrees!’Says Frankie looking at Randi begging her with his eyes to agree as she nods he smiles at her and then William
“Sorry Randi but I have to leave. Happy birthday honey he says kissing her on the cheek! Take good care of my grandchildren! I’m going to check in later with you all later! Come on Colby lets’ get this paperwork started! Find out if Kira Kinsman has wants or warrants and whether she is masquerading as a nurse without a degree!’
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