#c.giroux

Gritty stared at Claude with his big eyes, tears welling up.

“Was I nothing to you?” Gritty asks, his signature smile fading for the first time.

“Gritty,” Claude began, “I love you, but I love Ryanne more. She’s going to be the mother of my child.”

Gritty knew he had to confess to his secret lover what really happened.

“The baby is mine Claude.”

Claude wad speechless. He sat down and put his head in his hands.

“How could you do this to me Grit? That’s my wife!”

“Not anymore.” Gritty placed the divorce papers on the table in front of Claude.

They were already signed by Ryanne.

“No, no this can’t be happening! Tell me this is some sick joke!” Claude stood back up, Gritty backed away, unaware of what the captain could do.

“It’s already been done. I’m sorry Claude. Ryanne is mine now.” Gritty said before walking off, leaving Claude alone forever.

Claude sat up quickly in bed, breathing heavily, he looked over at Ryanne and realized what happened was just a dream.

Before he could lay back down, he saw a figure in the corner of the room. Claude turned the light on and screamed.