I went to knock. Somehow, they were so wrapped up in their fun that they hadn't locked the door, and it swung open as I pushed.
Inside, I found Sophie in Connor's lap, kissing him passionately.
I lost it and stormed over, yanking them apart.
"Where's the 100,000 dollars I saved for Mom? Give it to me now!" I demanded.
Sophie, who had been cozying up to Connor, turned cold as she saw me.
She snapped, "Bradley, I've told you. Wait till Connor wins, and I'll get the money. Man, stop being jealous.
Enough with your calls, and now you show up here? Really?"
Her eyes flashed with disdain and disgust.
The looked at me like I was a jerk who ruined their happy time.
But right then, I couldn't care less about their feelings. Julia was dying.
Anxiously, I said, "Look, Sophie, I don't care what you're up to with Connor. Mom's had another heart attack and is in the emergency room waiting for the money. Just give me the 100,000 dollars I set aside for her, and I'll leave.
Even if you two were in bed together, I wouldn't care right now."
Before I could finish, Sophie slapped me across the face.
She jabbed a finger at me and shouted, "Bradley, you might be jealous, but that's no reason to curse my mom. How can you be so mean? I spoke to Mom on the phone before I came here. Make up a better lie next time!
Keep this up, and I'll divorce you!"
Connor stepped in front of Sophie.
"Bradley, you're Sophie's husband, and Mrs. Brown is practically your mom. We all know how well she treats you. How could you curse Mrs. Brown with a heart attack? That's mean," Connor said.
Then, he turned to Sophie. "Maybe you should go with him, Sophie.
We're friends. If hanging out and watching a game is messing up your marriage, I'd feel terrible."
Connor's words really got Sophie riled up against me.
Sophie said, "Bradley, my mom treats you like her own. How can you be so heartless?
Just because we're married, doesn't mean I can't have my own life. Connor and I were just watching a game. Is it really that big of a deal?
Do you really think Connor's going to stiff you on the money? Come on.
He'll give it all back tomorrow, with interest. Don't act like you've never seen money before. It's embarrassing!"
I glared at Sophie, my eyes burning. "That's your mom we're talking about. Do you think I'd joke about something like this?"
Sophie frowned slightly.