She reacted sharply to his tone, out of the jealousy she had been denying. Before she took time to think and before he could apologize, she said, “Well, I’m so sorry I complicated your life Roman. I’m sorry that I didn’t stay dead for you!”
Her comments were loud enough to turn heads and both Roman and Marlena felt horrible about their heated exchange. Roman winced painfully for both of them, shut his eyes briefly, and then glanced down at a spot on the living room carpet. Marlena felt angry with herself and quite embarrassed as well. She covered her mouth with her hand in that characteristic gesture of hers and ran back out of the house in tears, leaving everyone in the state of shock they were already experiencing because of her startling return.
After a few polite seconds of silence, Shawn stepped closer to Roman and asked a question in a way that didn’t give the man room for anything but an affirmative response. “Well, aren’t you going to go after her son?” he asked expectantly.
Roman sighed tiredly, then looked up and responded to the inquiry, “Of course I am. Listen, I’m sorry about that, but this is…a lot to handle…for both of us. Please stay everyone, I’ll talk to her and she’ll come back. I know she really wants to see all of you tonight.”
Bo came over and put a hand on his brother’s shoulder and said, “It’s okay, bro…we know this all has to be pretty confusing for you and Marlena and…..Isabella too. You did tell her about this, didn’t you?”
Roman nodded and answered quietly, “Yea…I did, she was great about it, but she said she had to leave.” With a slightly trembling lip he added sadly, “She uh..gave me the ring back…” Roman shut his eyes to force back the pain he felt when she placed the ring in his hand and he was only partially successful in his efforts as a lone tear found its way out of his eye.
His mother could see the pain he was in and knew he was wishing the situation away. A part of her wished she could give him that option, but knowing it wasn’t possible, she decided to help him face it. “I’m sorry, Roman. I know you love her very much, ” said Caroline in a comforting tone. “And, I know this is so hard on you, but you have to think of Marlena too. She needs you right now, go to her Roman.”
He nodded and turned away, walking slowly toward the door. He breathed in and out deeply and then stepped outside, his eyes swiftly scanning the area for Marlena. Seeing her sitting in the car, he approached hesitantly, wondering what he should say to her. He hated hurting her even a little…. “Hey..Doc, are you doing okay?” he asked, his genuine concern evident.
Upon seeing him come up, she instantly began to apologize for her outburst. “I’m sorry, Roman that was uncalled for. I know it’s only natural that you would feel torn and I shouldn’t have said that to you, please forgive me?”
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