March 2010 Train Trip

Hunter bounced on the bed. "Mom, Dad get up!"
John woke up, "Hunter, are you alright?"
"Yes, but isn't it time to leave for the plane?"
John looked at the clock, "Hunter, it is four thirty in the morning! The plane doesn't leave until nine."
Beth stirred, "Hunter not until the big hand is on the six and the little hand is on the eight will we leave for the plane. Now go down and watch some television until I can get up."
"Okay, mommy," said Hunter and he jumped off the bed and they could hear him jumping on each step down the stairs.
Beth rolled over looking John. "Good morning."
He moved closer under the covers. She had very little on. "I think Hunter will have to wait for us a little while longer."
She smiled. "I was hoping you would say that, as she reached up to kiss him."
Beth was first down the stairs. Hunter was eating cereal and watching cartoons. Finally, everyone was ready to leave. Kathy, was ready to leave and had all of Hunter's things with her as well as her own. Everyone was loaded and they were out the door at 8:30 a.m.
Hunter fell asleep in the first thirty minutes of the flight which made it easier for the tired adults to rest.
Security met them at the airport. Kathy's eyebrow raised. Beth saw the smile and thought Kathy must have liked what she saw.
The place that John had picked was gorgeous. Three story colonial house, with wrap around porch. It was secluded from the road but not far from town. The top floor had enough room for all of them. Hunter's room was between Kathy's and John/Beth's room. The security team rooms were near the hallway.
The itinerary was set today with only one thing. The train museum this afternoon. Then they would ride the train tomorrow and Hershey Park the next day.
They went to the Choo Choo Barn in Strasburg,PA. John seemed to be more of a kid than Hunter. Actually, even the security guards,Tim and Sean were having fun. Kathy and Beth went around the museum taking pictures of the boys and the trains. It was a wonderful little world of trains. Dinner that evening at the bed and breakfast was delicious. They were all tired from the plane flight and ready for bed. Hunter was the first to sleep.

Next day
The conductor pointed out the area where the Witness movie had been shot as they rounded the turn. John looked at Beth. She didn't look. He knew what she was thinking. He just squeezed her hand. Kathy was trying to look and started talking about the movie. Beth began to get paler as Kathy talked, remembering her own night. "Beth," Kathy asked "Are you okay?"
"I just feel a little nauseated. I'll be fine," Beth said.
John put his arm around her and pulled her close. He made eye contact with Sean.
Sean nodded. "So Kathy, what do you say we try to see if this place has a good bar tonight?"
Kathy said, "Sure." She turned to Sean and began talking about tonight.
Beth looked at John and smiled.
Hunter had not noticed anything. He had been glued to the window watching everything. He was really excited when the lunch was served. Their little family sat at one table the others were dispersed in the car. Beth was very glad that Hunter didn't know her past. He loved her the way she was.
The rest of the afternoon was very nice. Hunter and John had so much fun going through all the trains back in the yard. Sean was on the run with them.
Kathy and Beth were in the company of Jason, Andre, and Tim. It was a fun-filled afternoon until they were leaving. A horse and buggy went by. Hunter pointed . "Look, daddy at those horses. They are big."
There was and older woman looking out. Beth and her eyes met. The woman gave a nod and turned away. Tears welled up in Beth's eyes. John steadied her.
Beth said in a soft voice, "Thank you for steadying me. I am able to stand now. Thank you."
There was something in her tone, that made Kathy stare. Sean grabbed Hunter up instinctively. John brought her close. she bowed her head and they quickly walked to the cars. Nothing was said on the ride back to the Inn. They went in circles to make sure no one was following them. They hurried up the flight of stairs. John took her to their room,shut the door. "Beth, who did you see?"
"Daniel's mother. She nodded at me. I think she saw Hunter. She was giving her approval,"she said,with tears rolling down her face.
John pulled her close and she melted in his arms. It was a few minutes before they moved apart. He slowly sat her on the end of the bed, to go get her some water. He stopped and told Sean. "She saw Daniel's mother. I don't think there will be a problem." He went to get her some water.
Kathy looked at Sean, "Who is Daniel?"
Sean said, "Her first husband."
Kathy decided she would find out later because from his tone it didn't look like she would learn anymore from him. That night Sean and Kathy went out after dinner to find a local bar. John, Beth and the other security went and sat on the porch. Hunter was chasing lightening bugs with a jar, the owner had given him.

Hershey Park

The day was muggy and fun. Hunter rode on all the rides that he was allowed to go on. Kathy and Sean were struggling with their hangovers. But as the day went on seemed to start enjoying the rides. Of course, at the end of the day they just had to go to the Hershey store and pick up all their favorite candies that wasn't available to them back home. It was a good thing they had several security officers to help them carry everything!

Barbados 17

This time when Beth saw Nickie on the plane she was surprised. Nickie smiled, "Yes, I am getting big fast with two little ones inside. I told Morgan this morning that I was pregnant, not his child, and yes I can still have sex. He laughed and said he was up for it."
"Yeah, but he has not seen you yet," Beth said laughing. "No, he will enjoy the challenge. We are going to have so much fun. I cannot wait to get to the beach and to see Eduardo."
"I bet you can't wait. How was John, before you left?"
"He was good, looking forward to some time alone with Hunter. He said I was wearing him out," she said with a smile. We have only been back for a week since the trip to Pennsylvania."
"How was that? Any problems with the people in the area?"
"There were a few encounters, but nothing John had not planned for. Hunter had so much fun. We will go back in a couple of years when he is older."
The rest of the flight they bantered back and forth. Nickie wanted to know what position she had picked when she won. She had seen the blog. Beth was being closed lip on that one.
The hotel that Eduardo had picked was wonderful. It is a small hotel with much privacy Cobbler's Cove Hotel. We both had an ocean view suite. This hotel was picked because of the water sports available. There was on on site dining. Morgan made sure Nickie had some food as soon as we arrived at the hotel. Eduardo made sure Beth had an ice cold drink and a shower to relax her. She stood there leaning against him in the shower,
breathing heavily, wanting him, he placed her back against the wall lifting her up in position to relieve the pent up frustration she was feeling. She wrapped her legs around him and closed her eyes letting all the frustration of the day leave, he kissed her as he gently lowered her back down. She lovingly scrubbed his back, kissing his shoulders, she stood close to him. She was beginning to really like sex in the shower. Chris, John, and Eduardo was changing her mind. She toweled off and went to lay in the bed to wait for him. There was a knock on the door. She grabbed her robe and it was Nickie and Morgan. Nickie laughed, "I see that we were interrupting." But they walked in anyway. Eduardo was dressed in shorts and a shirt came into the room. Beth went and put on her clothes. "Sorry," looking at Nickie, "I just had to have a shower and relax before seeing anyone."
"Nickie just laughed at her, "Sorry, but we ate and relaxed, in the same amount of time. I guess you are slow."
"Ouch," Beth responded, "Thorough, I must say. So what brings you two here?"
Morgan said, "We thought, we would go on a cocktail cruise."
Eduardo said, "that sounds good, when do we need to leave?"
"In ten minutes," Morgan told him.
"Okay, we will be down," Beth said.
"Sorry, you two need to leave with us," Nickie said smiling.
Beth ran to finish dressing and Eduardo went to get his shoes. They left with them. Beth whispered to Eduardo, "We are not finished yet!"
He responded back, "I aim to please. I will be ready."
"Your aim was perfect, I just want more."
He smiled. The cocktail cruise was fun. Nickie enjoyed all of her virgin drinks, while the others had their cocktails. There was a noise coming from Beth's purse. She excused herself, "Hi, honey, I am sorry I didn't call when I arrived. Yes, I took a shower and was relaxing when Nickie came to get me for a cocktail cruise. We are having fun. How is Hunter? Good, I miss you too. Love you." Beth put the phone back in her purse. She looked out at Eduardo, what a handsome man, brown wavy hair, clear green eyes, tanned body. But her heart was still with the brown hair, brown eyed, man back home and that was where it was going to stay. But her body was here and she would was going to enjoy every minute. She went back to enjoy the company. The three course meal was almost ready.
"Everything alright at home?"
"Yes, I forgot to call when I arrived," she said smiling.
The men left to check on dinner. Nickie leaned over, "Are you having fun? Does it ever get to you what you are doing?"
Beth looked at her wondering, "You are seeing now how it is different to do these trips when you have someone you love at home?"
Nickie nodded.
"I love John, I love my life back there. But I need a break, a moment where I can enjoy someone else's company that does not know my past or care to know it. If he begins asking about my life. It will be over. After you have had the babies awhile you may or may not want to do this anymore. I wouldn't be surprised if Bambi would want to join us after her baby or screwing with her neighbor might be enough."
"I hope it is," Nickie said.
Beth looked over at her in surprise. But she could not say anything since the men were back.
"Dinner will be served in a few minutes,"Morgan told them.
"Good, I am starving," Nickie said.
Beth laughed, "At least you have eaten since we arrived."
"I worked it off already," Nickie retorted.
The rest of the evening they chatted, ate, watched the night lights, and drank. Beth was glad to get back to dry land. They said there good nights and headed to their suites. Eduardo did not disappoint his lady friend tonight. Morgan was enjoying the challenge of making love to a round tummy, Nickie. She sat on top laughing from Morgan's comments, "My more than your stomach has gotten bigger." Nickie knew it was not a rude remark, it was just that her top had grown since Jamaica. She rubbed her hands up his chest and they enjoyed the remainder of the evening.
When they woke up the one thing Beth made sure of on these trips that she did not wake up in their arms only next to them. She went into the bathroom to brush her teeth, Eduardo came up behind her and started kissing the nape of her neck, while his hands caressed her front. She dropped her toothbrush in the sink and laid back against his chest. What a way to wake up in the morning!
Nickie woke up to breakfast in bed. Morgan knew that she needed food to keep her energy up. This was a new experience for her, so much drive, so much energy, and so big. She did not know why but she was wondering why John cheated on her during the pregnancy. What a weird thought now. She finished her meal, Morgan removed the trays, and took care of his new found lover. They hardly saw the other two for the rest of the week. On Friday Beth stopped by their table at dinner. "Hi, thought I should let you know the plane will be ready on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. We need to be there at 10:30 a.m."
Nickie looked up, "Sounds good I will meet you in the lobby at 10:00 a.m. then. Are you having fun?"
"Oh, yes, I will tell you everything on the plane. Have to go. We are going for a walk." Beth ran off into the darkness. Nickie thought it was strange that Eduardo was not with her. Then he showed up, "Where did she go?"
Nickie pointed out the door. Eduardo said thanks and went on. Morgan stood up and went out the door just to make sure they were together. He could hear Beth giggling, "Eduardo, you naughty boy." He went back to the table. "They are together, do not worry."
Sunday they met in the lobby. Eduardo gave Beth a long passionate kiss. Morgan held on tight to Nickie from behind. He told her he wanted to see her again before the babies, even if he had to come to her restaurant as a patron. She smiled with tears in her eyes. I will call you later. We will meet again soon. Beth told Eduardo that she would contact him soon about a trip or a weekend. Then the women entered the car that took them to the plane.
Once they were settled, Nickie said, "Okay, tell me what happened between the two of you?"
"The usual, site seeing, clubbing, sex and dining, I got a something done too," Beth said teasingly.
"What and, where?" Looking at her ears and face.
"I am not telling but it was after too many rum and cokes. I sure hope John likes it."
"Beth, you naughty girl!" Nickie exclaimed.
"We went hiking the Welchman Hall Gulley, that place was beautiful. We had some fun in the trees," Beth smiled. She sighed, "He is so good looking, great conversation and great in bed, I am going to miss him."
"So you like him," asked Nickie.
"Yes, I do," said Beth.

Valentine's Weekend....

Thursday--- John told Beth at breakfast that they would be leaving at noon from the airport, that the weather will be cold so pack warm items. The last couple of weeks with Hunter and organizing the house Beth had forgotten that it was time to go to visit Nickie and Tyler. So she was excited when she packed for the weekend. He told her that he would pick her up at 11:30 a.m. to go to the airport. She spent the morning packing and playing with Hunter. They kissed him good bye and headed off.

They arrived a few hours later at the cabin. It was a quaint cabin. It was almost a one room cabin. The little kitchen area on one side of the room, a living area, and a large feather bed with a big fire pit in the middle to heat the room. The bathroom was huge. It was almost dinner time and they put on their coats to walk to the restaurant, the snow was on the put the path was clear. John and Beth were not the only ones going to the restaurant tonight. It seems several had the same idea to start the Valentine's weekend early.

Nickie was greeting the visitors and directing them to the bar or the dining area. When she saw the Beth and John she let out a squeak of excitement. She gave Beth a big hug and a quick one for John. Then she showed them to a small table that was out of the way and private. She handed them the menu and said, "I will be back later when I can, and pick the chef's special."

John moved his chair closer to his wife. Nickie had looked back before walking away she the way he looked at Beth, she knew he was in love with his wife. He began nibbling on her ear. She closed her eyes and had a hard time concentrating that they were in public. She opened her eyes, "Are you hungry," she asked. he was looking very intensely at her and moved into kiss her.
"I love you," he said quietly.
She kissed him again, "I love you too."
The waiter cleared his throat. John said, "Bring us two Chef's specials and a bottle of wine that would go with it."
The waiter was back with the wine... they sat kissing and whispering too each other. Beth could not wait until she was back in that feather bed with her husband. The food was delicious Beth and John had Beef Bourguignon with Apple Tarte Tatin with Red Wine Caramel and Fresh Thyme for dessert. Nickie came during the dessert and they chatted about the weekend. Tyler and Nickie were going to be available tomorrow afternoon to show them around the area. Tyler came out and they had a night cap with them. They agreed that tomorrow they would meet at noon. John took Beth's hand and they walked by the lit path back to the cabin. Beth went and was dressed in a red lace teddy. She came out and climbed on top of the bed. John was making sure the fire was still going and turned around to see her. He smiled at her. He went to his side of the bed and leaned down in his carry-on. He pulled out a box and he climbed on the bed with his wife. Beth was surprised as he pulled the necklace. He put the necklace around her neck. She looked down it was a journey necklace with round emerald and diamond in graduated sizes. She looked down and said, "Maybe I am too dressed for this, as she allowed him to take off the teddy, for the rest of the night she only wore her new necklace. John was very happy with the way it looked on her.
The next day Nickie, Tyler, John and Beth met up for to be shown around town. They went snowmobiling and had so much fun. A snowball fight all alone on the mountain top no one else to play with them.. John had so much fun tackling Beth to the ground and rubbing snow down her shirt. After wards they went to a diner that Tyler is impressed with. He also likes that he does not have to prepare it. Nickie and Tyler seemed very happy. Nickie told how they were decorating the babies room. They had so much fun and talked about going to Switzerland in the middle of May for a few weeks. They would stay at Nickie's ranch and invited John and Beth to join them. They accepted. Nickie and Beth would fly out first then the boys would come a few days later. It was nearing the evening and they thought about doing a hot chocolate Sleigh Ride so they checked if there was an availability and there was only for the dinner sleigh ride. So we made reservations. It was so much fun. Beth made sure that she and Nickie were in the middle. John seemed to have eyes only for his Beth. But Nickie noticed and thought, "she knows."

While on the sleigh ride they were under a blanket. John's hands were holding hers then she felt a ring go on her finger on the right hand. He whispered, "I love you."
She nuzzled him, "I know, I love you too."
Tyler was oblivious to what was going on he had his arm around Nickie. She was cuddled up to him to stay warm. But she knew that John had given her a gift. If only she knew that the necklace around her neck was from last night. Nickie but remembered that Tyler had bought the cafe for her and had been working hard to make it work with her.
The sleigh ride was wonderful and the dinner menu was awesome
-Fresh Greens Tossed Salad
- Zesty Heart of Romaine Ceaser
- St. Petersburg Tenderloin Strogenov
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Dressed in Voulete
- Italian Seasonal Vegetable Lasagna
- Caribbean Vegetable Mix with a Herb Butter Glaze
- Build Your Own Homemade Cookie Sundae Bar
- Soda and Freshly Brewed Coffee
One Complimentary Domestic Beer or House Wine Included with Adult Dinners

Beth quietly looked at the diamond on her finger it is a 5/8 carat with 14K yellow and gold filigree beautiful band. She loved it. Nickie loved it too.
The dinner was delicious. Tyler complimented the chef. The drive back to the cabin was nice. John and Beth started walking back to the cabin.

Tyler took Nickie down the walking path and they sat on a bench looking at the clear sky. He just held her close. Then he knelt down on one knee and asked her if she would be his wife. He held out his hand with the box in it and the beautiful diamond sitting in the box. She was overwhelmed, and didn't know what to say. She looked into his eyes and said, "Yes."
He sat back on the bench and kissed her. Then put the ring on the finger. They sat there holding each other. When they went back to the room. The night was filled with romance.
At the cabin tonight Beth came out only wearing the ring and the necklace. John said, "You have the best outfits this weekend."
She laughed, "If I had known what you were planning I wouldn't have brought any negligee's."

Saturday they woke up to a snowfall, just light and fresh snowfall. Beth put more logs on the fire and heated the water for some hot chocolate. She was remembering the hot chocolate at the restaurant she had some with Irish Cream added. It was very good. John came up from behind her. She loved him being close. She looked at the clock and it was only 0600 so he guided her back to the bed. She turned off the stove first. They got up to go to breakfast at 0730. Nickie rushed up and showed Beth the ring, "he asked me last night! I said yes!"
"Oh, I am so happy for you. When is the wedding date," Beth asked.
"Oh, we did not pick one yet. We didn't think about it yet," Nickie said laughing. She looked at John and he seemed happy for her. She thought only for a moment that he would have been upset. But she had to realize he forgot about her a long time ago when he saw Beth again. Now Nickie was going to focus on the man that loved her and would help her raise these two babies. Nickie sat with them during breakfast. Beth noticed that her face went white. So she turned around and saw Richard at the door. She looked back at Nickie,"Did you ask him here?"
"No," she said quietly. She went to the door and he asked her if they could talk. Tyler came out from the kitchen and followed them. Richard did not seem to like that but he knew already that Tyler and Nickie were lovers.

Beth turned back to John, "I am glad I am not her today."
John looked at her quizically, "When would you want to be her?"
She looked at him, "I would only have wished that when you were wanting her."
He smiled, "I only want you, and you are the only one that I really have ever wanted. Should we go back to the cabin?"
She smiled,"Yes, I have finished my breakfast."
They headed back to the cabin.
Meanwhile, Nickie, Richard, and Tyler were in the office. Richard started, "I want to know what you have decided about my baby?"
Tyler held her hand. Nickie said, "What makes you think I am having your baby?"
Richard smiled, "You know that we made love in Italy right before Christmas. I know you were off of your birth control."
"Only because you messed with my pills. You set me up to get pregnant. Do you really think I want you around my child," she lashed out.
"Well, you may not want it but I will be a part of my baby's life whether you like it or not," Richard told her. "Now, are you going to keep me informed during your pregnancy?"
Nickie looked at Tyler. He whispered to her, "Just tell him you will, and then we will get our own lawyer."
She said to Richard, "I will keep you up to date on my pregnancy. I am having twins, the other baby is Tyler's. They are not both yours. They were conceived at different times and are two weeks apart. We do not know the sexes of the babies yet. I am also marrying Tyler within the month."
Richard looked surprised, "Well, congratulations then. I am glad that you have come to your senses. I will have my lawyers draw up the agreements of what I will provide for my child after the DNA of both of the babies." He walked out of the room but not before he left his business card with all of his numbers.
Nickie looked at Tyler, "How are we going to fight him, he is rich and has good lawyers?"
"Don't worry we will make sure he only gets to visit them. John must be able to provide something of his involvement with Beth's case," said Tyler. "So we are getting married next month?"
Nickie smiled,"Well, we could get married tomorrow for all I care. I just want to be your wife."
"Then how about asking John and Beth to stay until Monday and get married then," he asked.
"I am not sure, if I want to do that this weekend. Let's think about this and talk with them," she said.

Beth and John came up for lunch. Tyler and Nickie both came over looking like they had something to tell them. Beth said to Nickie, "So how did it go with Richard?"
"He is wanting updates on the baby, and any money for the baby's care will be decided after DNA tests," responded Nickie.
Tyler spoke up, "John, is there anything we can use against his reputation or anything?"
John looked at him, "I will check with my sources and see what I can find out for you."
"Thanks," Tyler said, " Nickie says she wants to get married within the next week."
"Hey, I said the next month," she laughed, "He was wondering if you would stay until Monday for us to get a license and stand up for us when we get married."
Beth looked at John. John said, "We aren't leaving until Tuesday anyway, we will be here."
Nickie said, "We will let you know tomorrow. It just has been a busy day already," Nickie said.
Beth stood up to go to the restroom, Nickie followed. "So are you really going to marry him Monday," Beth asked her.
"I don't know. I told Richard within the next month and he just wanted to move it up. This is just going to fast for me," Nickie said.
Beth responded, "Well, we will be here if you want to do that. We could go this afternoon and get you a dress."
They went back to the table. Beth whispered to John, "Do you have anything special planned for this afternoon?"
"Nothing that we can't do this evening," he replied smiling.
Nickie said, "Okay, I guess we will get married on Monday."
Tyler leaned over and kissed her.
Nickie said, "Is it okay with you two if we go and get the dress now?"
John said, "That is fine, you two go to town and I will go back to the cabin and relax." He kissed Beth and left.
Nickie asked Beth, "It is okay, right?"
"Yes, it is and maybe I will find him something for a Valentine's gift," replied Beth.
The girls found a dress after Nickie tried on about fifty. It was a beautiful short white lace dress with long sleeves, it was lined and flowed on her not letting her tummy show but did have a v-neck which accentuated her new found cleavage.
They walked by a jewelry store, it had just what Beth wanted, she had them engraved. They went next door to get something to drink while they waited. They caught up on everything they could and planned for their Barbados trip next month, and even chatted about Switzerland with their men. Beth picked up the gifts she had bought and they headed back to the cabin and cafe.
Beth walked back to the cabin. John was napping on the bed. She slowly undressed and climbed into bed with him. She nuzzled up close.
He looked at her and smiled, "Did you have fun?"
She only nodded. He rolled over and took her breath away.
They dressed for dinner. She took one of the gifts for tonight and save the other for tomorrow morning. The waiter had the wine already on ice and the salads were on the tables. She sat down to eat. They talked and the entree arrived. He had already called in their orders. They enjoyed a quiet dinner. He brought out her gift tonight it was a beautiful 14k gold twist ankle bracelet. She loved it, she pulled out her gift. He opened it and it was cuff links, engraved with JB on both. He looked at her and smiled knowing it was John/Beth since his initials were not JB.
Tonight they took a long walk back to the cabin. When they arrived back at the cabin there was wine chilling on ice and a fire burning. Tonight she wore the necklace, ring, and ankle bracelet. She loved him so.
Valentines morning---Beth woke up and John was not in bed. She looked around and the place was quiet and empty. The door open and he was bringing in breakfast on a tray. "Good morning sunshine," he said.
The ham and cheese omelet was really good. She enjoyed all the attention he was giving her. She leaned in and asked him to wear what she gave him. He looked at her, "I can't wear cuff links while I am nude."
She laughed and handed him the other gift, "Sorry this gift."
He opened it and it was a double dog tag. The first one said, John and Beth fell in love 2005 reunited 2-15-08 married in March of 2008. The second one says, To John, my lover, my best friend, my soul mate, love , Beth. He left the room for a moment and came back wearing only the dog tags. She took his hand and pulled him towards the bed. They almost missed the reservation for their Valentine's Dinner. Nickie just laughed as they came in, "I knew you two would have a hard time making it to dinner." They just smiled.
Dinner was wonderful, roses on the table, with lit tea candles surrounding the vase. The food was magnificent, and of course the company was very loving. Beth could hardly take her eyes off her husband. He was looking healthy, relaxed, and happy. Dessert was strawberry pie with whip cream. Tonight he did not pull out any gift to give her. She put her hand on his face and kissed him telling him, "Finding you in my life again last February was the best thing that has ever happened to me. I love you." He leaned into kiss her. They headed back to the cabin.
Tyler and Nickie spent the evening resting after the full restaurant. Nickie put up her feet and said, "Can you believe we are going to be married tomorrow?"
Tyler said, "Seems strange, because I feel that we are already married, I love you so much." They spent their Valentine's loving each other.
When John arrived back at the cabin he brought out the last gift. She laughed, "It was a diamond bracelet that matched the necklace."
He put on the dog tags and she put on the jewelry. They enjoyed the rest of the evening together. She thought to herself, "No wonder we are not leaving until Tuesday morning."
Monday morning. Nickie and Tyler picked up the marriage license and scheduled the time for the justice of the peace. Beth was wearing a sweet flower dress that she had picked up. Nickie looked beautiful in her white lace dress, and Tyler in a suit. John was in the suit he wore out, looking very handsome, both Nickie and Beth noticed. John just hoped Nickie would look at Tyler that way, and finally she turned and did look at her soon to be husband in a very loving way. It was a quick and nice ceremony. They went out to lunch after the ceremony. They said the good byes, because they new the newly married couple would not be up in the morning when they left. Beth told Nickie to be happy and that she would see her in Barbados if not before.

John and Beth went back to the cabin to enjoy their last night. They had fun playing in the snow during the afternoon. They sent flowers and chocolates with a bottle of Champagne for Tyler to celebrate the day. They also ordered Champagne to go with their meal. They spent longer at the restaurant tonight by moving to the bar. It was actually the first time they had sat at the bar. A man tried to buy Beth a drink when John was in the restroom. He backed off when he saw John. Beth just smiled. They enjoyed their nightcap and went back to the cabin. Beth packed the clothing except for what they were wearing tomorrow to fly home.

That night the two women in separate bedrooms, showed their husbands just how much they meant to them. Nickie thought to herself, "I cannot believe I am married!" Then she went back to loving her new husband.......

Beth told John, "Thank-you for loving me, I love you so much. This has been the best time away I have had since our wedding in Rome."
John said, "I love you too. It has been my pleasure to be with you this weekend. Now let's not waste the night talking."
Beth giggled.

Nickie's and Beth's first day back from the trip

Tyler was waiting at the airport for Nickie with flowers. "Hi!" He said "I have been waiting only a few minutes they get you back on time."
"Yes, John only provides the best for his wife and friends," Nickie said.
He asked, are you hungry? Thought we could try one of these places for brunch if you want?"
"Sure that would be nice," she said thinking this was a first for her to have somebody waiting for you to come back to.
Tyler catered to her every need today. After the brunch they went to do more shopping for the babies room. So far everything was being bought with the basic neutral colors, for boy or girl. They picked up some more clothes for Nickie since she was beginning to blossom especially on top. The rest of the day they spend together. Nickie was excited. She looked forward to tonight.

Meanwhile, John took Beth up to the bedroom to let her rest from the long trip. Hunter was with Jackie and having fun with the train. Beth went to take a shower, she motioned for John to follow. She leaned up and said, "You have changed my mind on sex in the shower."

"Really,me," he asked smiling. "Are you sure your new friend did not change your mind?"

"No, I am sure it was you," she said smiling. "I have found anything I do with you is more fun."

"So," he asked, "do you still want to talk or begin with the fun."

She smiled and he took that as a yes. He lifted her up and brought her in position to connect. She leaned in and kissed him. He knew she was happy to be home. After the shower they moved into the bedroom. She climbed in bed and motioned for him to climb in. He moved under the covers and on top of her. She was enjoying the closeness, she wrapped her legs around his body and her arms around his neck while kissing him. He said, "Are you sure you had fun this weekend?"
"I had fun, but I still missed you," she said smiling. Then she went back to kissing him. He decided that he might as well enjoy her while he had her. They laid there afterward she was still snuggling with him, "What do you want to know about this weekend?"
"Did you meet someone? What did you do outside of the room?"
"We met two men, Eduardo and Morgan the first day we arrived at the pool. I went hiking Dunn's River and Falls Park with Eduardo. It was fun, we did some white water tubing. We also went kayaking in the private cove. We had dinner at two fun places."
"Sounds like fun. I would love to do that with you. Have you thought about having me go with you sometime?"
"Yes, I have. It is just that we will have to plan out how it works with Nickie. Besides you would not go with me. I would want to meet you somewhere not planned, the bar, or the pool."
"Now that does sound nice. Are you concerned that someone might snatch me up first?"
"Oh, I think you would want to wait for me. So now I know I want to arrive first, that way I will be the one you meet," she said laughing.
He laughed rolling over closer to her, "I would go anywhere to meet up with you. But for now you are with me, enough of your weekend let's concentrate on us now." They made missed lunch and made it to dinner.

Back at the cafe Nickie was treated to dinner in bed. She was enjoying the attention of Tyler. She thought to herself, maybe it would be fun to have Tyler and John on a trip before the babies arrived. Tyler told her that dessert would be later. They relaxed on the bed talking about Jamaica and what he had been doing. while she was gone. The food had settled and he moved closer to her. The heater was on and she was wearing a t-shirt and shorts. Tyler was having her sit up and while he rubbed her back the t-shirt went off. She turned around on her knees and was laughing. He pulled her down on his body. while he was kissing her he was working the shorts off of her. She finished taking them off. While she worked on getting his off. She sat back on the bed while Tyler took off his shirt. It was nice to come home to a man. She still had the energy of the weekend. She laid back on the bed and Tyler took the hint as he crawled on top of her between her legs. He kissed her stomach all the way up to her lips. His loving tender kisses were getting her more in the mood. She loved his tender touch while he was kissing her. He was taking his time and making sure every need was taken care of. He knew he had reached a point that he wanted when he felt her breathing change, then he picked up his massaging. He wanted to bring her back to him, not still on the trip. She was back to her man, and glad he had picked up the pace. Their movement was as one, and it became fast and furious. When he collapsed on her, she laughed, "We need to do this more often because soon the baby will take up this space." He laughed, "Yes, we should and will. I am so sorry that I have forgotten to take time for you. I promise to pay more attention to you."
She responded, "It is okay, I am sorry that I am sorry that I have been emotional. So we have the rest of the night to make up some loving time."
He needed no other encouragements. Nickie was showered with attention the rest of the night.

Jamaica Weekend

Nickie was on the plane, when Beth entered. "How was your trip so far?"
"Fine so far, I have been eating a lot of crackers," Nickie joked. They caught up on everything since their last talked. Nickie did tell her Chris enjoyed getting to know her and hoped she called the next time she was in New York. Beth laughed, "Maybe. No promises." Nickie did seem more upbeat thought Beth. They talked girl talk for the rest of the flight. Beth did not mention John once during the flight. Once they arrived, they headed off to Jamaica Inn. It has a reef not far from it which is the hotel's private cove. The staff was wonderful and friendly. They asked where they could eat and they advised us of there own restaurant. The food was amazing. Nickie found food that did not upset her stomach. Then they unpacked in their rooms. It was nice for Beth to have Nickie next door. Then it was decided to head out to the pool the weather was beautiful 84 degrees. They had just left 35 degree and dropping weather. The pool was refreshing and the walk to it the grounds were filled with color almost like what you think the Garden of Eden looks like. They were not sitting at the pool very long when two luscious men walked up. This brown hair, green eye, tanned looking man introduced himself to Beth, "Hi, I am Eduardo may I sit down beside you?" "Yes, please, I am Beth." "What a lovely name, like Gone with the Wind?" "Yes, who knows what my mother was thinking!" They both laughed. The other one said to Nickie, "Hi, I am Morgan." He was a well built muscular black man. "I am Nickie, please sit down if you want."
Beth was a little gun shy since her last time she had been drugged. She was quiet at first, she was glad that she had already picked up her own drink. The men were very friendly and told them about the island. Then they asked them to go join them in the pool for volleyball. They had fun playing volleyball with the men in the pool. Morgan and Eduardo asked them to dinner tonight. The ladies agreed.
The men picked them up in the hotel lobby area. They took them to Toscanini's Restaurant. The food was outstanding it was Italian. Nickie was able to have a little wine but not much. Beth was enjoying herself and keeping an eye on how much she drank. Neither man encouraged more drinking which was nice. They talked about everything and anything. Eduardo asked Beth if she wanted to go to Dunn's River and Falls Park in the morning with him. He said it would be a strenuous climb but well worth it. Morgan asked Nickie if she wanted to go to Harmony Hall Jamaica it is where Jamaican artists displays their crafts. The next day was planned. They ended the night with a walk on the beach. Both women enjoyed a wonderful kissing session but neither man asked to go back to their rooms. Bright and early Eduardo was at her room. Beth was dressed and ready. They ate breakfast together and headed off. It was much easier climb than they thought it would be, but the falls was beautiful. When they went down the falls they enjoyed a swim. Then they went white water tubing down the river. They spent the rest of the day site seeing by the time they came back to the hotel Beth was ready for a shower! Luckily for her Eduardo was ready too. He followed her back to her room when she said she wanted to take a shower. She smiled knowing what was going to happen next. She was not disappointed at all, from his reaction he was not either. She kept the move that Rand taught close to her heart but she did share the Amazon reverse with him. He liked that also. About seven they decided to go out to dinner. As they were leaving their room Morgan and Nickie were coming out of her room. Nickie was all smiles. She held back and told Beth, "Wow, it was nice to be with another man again. It was refreshing like something new and I don't have to worry about getting pregnant. Did you have fun too?"
Beth was all smiles, "Yes, we went hiking, white water tubing, and the most fun was in my shower."
Eduardo told Morgan, " I think we met some nice women this time. They do not seem like they are clingy and we might be able to meet up with them again sometime. She amazed me with some moves in the bed."
"I know," Morgan responded, "I was amazed with the moves in bed too. We had a great time looking around today. This might just be what I am looking for, great conversation and great sex and no commitment."
The women caught up just in time to hear the great sex. Both looked at them and said in unison, "Yes, it was." They all laughed. They went to a new restaurant tonight. They went to Scotchie's, there were huts with tables. The food was great. Tonight there was a much longer walk on the beach. The couples split up during the walk. Beth is always amazed when sex can be done standing up, as she stood leaning against the coconut tree. As they met up again they had a night cap in the bar then separated again. They enjoyed their time with the guys that night. Beth was glad that she had called John as soon as they arrived that way he would not worry. This was a good test, a new nanny at home with Hunter and John.
At breakfast the next day they planned the day, croquet playing and kayaking in the private cove. Today they were alone on the beach. Nickie was amazed that Beth went topless on the beach, but Eduardo was very much enjoying her that way. Nickie just had to keep Morgan's attention. She finally gave in and took off her top. Beth just laughed how times had changed, Nickie was now the shy one. The men asked when they were leaving and they told them tomorrow about 11 am. After kayaking they picked up some food and both couples disappeared for the rest of the day only to show up for dinner that night. As they went to their rooms Beth made a call to the pilot and he said to make sure they were there by 1030 in the morning. She told Nickie that at dinner. They barely left the hotel by 1015. Morgan and Eduardo looked sad as they left. "Wow, what a weekend. I didn't even get her last name," said Morgan. "Me either," responded Eduardo but I did get her number.

On the plane Nickie and Beth started talking during the flight.
Beth asked, "Should we agree that we won't use these trips against each other?"
"I thought we agreed about that a long time ago," answered Nickie.
"I just want to make sure it still stands," Beth said.
"It does," Nickie said, while thinking if it had not been I would of had John when you went off with Sam."
"Did I tell you John would love to be my man on one of these trips?"
"No, really? What do you think now that you met Eduardo? Are you still wanting to meet with John? Would that mean I would have to be with Tyler?"

"Hmmm good point if it was with Morgan he would find out about John. I still want him to but maybe we need to work out the details who and where before we decide."
"Are you getting along better with John now," Nickie asked.
"We are actually. We talk about everything openly now. It is important for us to be honest with each other. It almost cost us our lives, let alone our marriage."
"Does that mean you are telling him about Eduardo," she asked smiling.
"Yes, but not too many details though," she smiled back.
"I really am glad that you are working things out," said Nickie.
"Have you told Richard about the baby yet," Beth asked.
"No," she said, "At first Chris was wanting to be their father. Then when Tyler came to get me. He knows that he is only father to one. He talks about me telling Richard about the baby. He encourages me but I am afraid he will want to take the baby away from me."
" I wonder about that too. He wanted me to live with him when I found out about the baby. But I was not pregnant with two, and I fell back on waiting until the DNA came in. I would be happy to go with you if you go in person. I have not called him and he does not call me anymore."
"Thanks, I might take you up on that. I will think about what to do soon. For now I will just enjoy the weekend memories."
"Well, I will be getting off soon, enjoy your time with Tyler, John and I will be up for Valentine's Day to try out the cafe. We are excited."
"See you soon," said Nickie.


Beth arrived home. Hunter met her at the door. "Guess what, mommy, "
"What baby," Beth asked.
"I slept with dad while you were gone in the big bed!"
"You did," she looked at John quizzically.
John smiled, "I thought it was the safest thing to do. It kept the wrong people out of the bed."
Beth laughed, "Tonight Hunter you get to sleep in your own bed."
Hunter frowned, "okay. But next time you go away I get to sleep in it again, right?"
"Yes, you do," replied John and Beth together.
Jackie the new nanny took Hunter away for a snack. John took Beth to the bedroom. They barely made it to dinner on time and Beth was home in before lunch.
Nickie headed back to the restaurant. Tyler was happy to see her. She was excited to see him too.

It was a few days before Beth called Nickie. "Hey, want to go to Barbados in March? Eduardo called me last night and asked me if we could come?"
Nickie responded, "I should be showing a little by then. I better let Morgan know before I go that not to worry it isn't his baby."
They both laughed. "Okay, then I will call him back tonight and tell him to make the arrangements and then I will make our flight plans. First though I will plan the time with John. Hunter slept with him while I was gone."
"Smart man, how is Jackie working out?"
"I have to thank you Nickie, for recommending her, she is great and not John's type at all."
"I thought she would work out. How are you two doing since you have been back?"
"Very well, he is still loving and attentive as ever. I still have to watch the maid, I saw her smile when she was watching him walk away from her. I had to remind her how Hilda, did not have a job after talking about him to her family and had Helga show up in her place."

Beth and John cont to talk

She was about to sit down when John hurried in. "Sorry," as he went by her, " Realized I left an email open. He looked at her confused face. "It is a case file, work. No, I don't need porn when I have a beautiful wife, nor am I cheating on you."
She smiled, "Good to know."
He kissed her on the way out. She sat down to write.

Email: "Hey, How are you? We have been having some "couple" time, not sex, lol. But actual talking. It has been wonderful. I almost don't want to go to Jamaica. But no worries, we decided to see how it goes. Are you excited?"

Reply: I understand. Tyler and I went shopping and spent the day with each other. We didn't talk much. LOL By the way it is next weekend not the
17th!

Email: Really? Good. John and Hunter are busy building their train world. I see remodeling the "play" room in the near future. LOL Talk more in person.

Reply: See you next week, I will show pictures of the cafe! Looking forward to warm weather!

Email: Thanks for reminding me ...pack swimsuit.. no buy new swimsuit. See you next week then!

Beth thought I should go in town and get a new suit but then who would be selling them in town. Instead she surfed the web for swimsuits. She found what she was looking for and bought a couple then she went to lingerie items and picked out a couple of items to buy. John came back in and said it was dinner time. She showed him what she was buying. He liked what he saw. They would be in by the first of next week before she left.

Dinner was good like always. Hunter asked her to come to the train room. They had a surprise for her. She was amazed, they had set up the train on a table. They had set up a town but they had more room to set up more areas. They spent the evening showing her everything. They had so much fun. Hunter was amazed mommy had such good ideas for the farm area. She laughed, "Hunter, mommy grew up on a farm."

Beth gave Hunter his bath and put him to bed, he was out like a light, no bedtime story tonight. She didn't find John in the bedroom so she went to his office. John was looking at something on the internet, she did not know whether to go around to see. He looked up and blushed. He motioned for her to step around. She found him on a train website, where they built awesome train sets. She laughed, and hugged him. she pulled a chair up to look at the site together.

They spent the next couple of hours looking and talking about this. They planned a trip in the spring with Hunter. They talked about the trip all the way to the room. John got ready for bed Beth took out the one lingerie that she hadn't worn yet.

He smiled when she walked out, "Well, you said you didn't need to look at porn because you had me!"

"Hmmm he was meeting her halfway. She loved the look in his eye. He lifted her up in his arms, whispered a few things in her ear. She giggled with delight. He laid her down on the bed. She loved it when he took care of her first. She tried to slow her breathing but he had, she couldn't think, she just responded to his moves. The outfit was no longer on, she could not hold back. John was enjoying her reaction to him. Later on they laid there, Beth said,"I love the way you looked at me."

He smiled, "the one that said, I am glad you are mine, and I want you!"
"Yes," she laughed, "That one that says I am going to eat you up." She laid close as she could, "Do you think I will ever wear a night gown to bed again?"
He began kissing her, "I hope not."
She laughed, " I love being married to you. That month I punished you was such a punishment to me. There has not been one time that I haven't wanted to come back to you from one of those trips. Even when I took the long way home with Sam. You excite me to the core of my being."

There was not any talking after that. She was breathing hard, trying to get closer to him, to envelop him with her body, as he had the same desire. When he was finely able to speak he spoke softly, "I have to go back to work Wednesday. When do you leave this weekend?"

"I don't go this week it is next week the twenty-fourth."

He smiled, "Good."

She laughed, "By next week you will need your rest."

"Yes, I may have to go back to work just to get the rest."

The next morning John said, "We need to go to bed earlier or I won't get up tomorrow for work."

"Should we go to bed at the same time as Hunter? Or should we slow down the extra-curricular activities," she asked.

He smiled, "Or start the fun after we put him to bed. I don't think I could slow you down or decrease your desire."

She smiled, "My desire for you seems to increase every time we talk."

"Should I text you then?"

"Funny guy," she nudged him in fun.

"Let's get showered, alone or together," she asked.

"Hmmm together because tomorrow I will be alone," he said pouting.

She said, "But we will be back together by Saturday."

He laughed, " Yes, we will. Let's get the trip planned today."
"Okay," she said getting in the shower first, "After lunch when Hunter is napping?"
The day went fine. After lunch John found Beth in the study waiting. "Anxious for the trip?"

"Well, yes and no. Where are we going, " she asked.
He nodded, " I see we were not thinking the area the train museum is in, just that we wanted to go."
"I see that you understand."
" Do you want to go to another place, or what are you thinking," he asked.
"I do not mind going to Pennsylvania. There were no pictures of me now that are out there are there? So their families may not even be near this area. Can we check their Spring breaks and not go on the weekends?"

"I am so sorry I never even thought about that. Let me check when the Spring Break is back there. If nothing else I do have access to security that could go out with us."
"Okay, that sounds better. I don't know if I would have thought about it either if they had not broken out of jail recently," she said.

"Let me make some calls and the we will wet the vacation up. You were not the one that did anything wrong."

"I know but somehow my life was changed forever. Which has some good things in the change. I would not have met you but going back there brings up memories," she responded.
"Remember, I will be with you. I can help you through them. There is nothing that will take my love away, nothing."

She kissed him and went to get some cold drinks while he made his calls. By the time she was back he knew when they were going from the eight through the twelfth to Pennsylvania. Most of the schools would be out later in the month. Plus he had two agents willing to go there with them. John said, "I will have to watch Sean though. He told me he would love to spend the week with you."

She laughed, "Really?"
"Hey!"
"Just teasing , you are man enough for me."
"Really," he looked at her thoughtfully.
"Really," she said back, kissing him.
"Well, let's find a place to stay. We have one child and four adults. Should we check with Jackie and see if she would want to go with us?"
"Sure," said Beth, "Let me go and get her, she was just in the kitchen."
By the time Beth arrived at the kitchen door, Jackie was leaving the area. "John and I have a question for you, do you have a minute," Beth asked.
"I have about thirty minutes before Hunter wakes up," Jackie responded.
"Come with me then, " Beth said.
Jackie followed her to the study. Beth said to John, "You can explain this to her."
"Jackie, we are planning to go on vacation in March to Pennsylvania and were wondering if you would join us? You would be paid the normal rate except we would cover the food,lodging, and plane flight. You would be rooming with Hunter," John said.
"When are you going? will I some time for myself on this trip," she asked.
"The dates are 8-12 and yes we can provide some time alone for you. Also we will have two security agents with us on the trip."
"I will go with you. Are they single,"she asked.
"Thanks, don't tell Hunter just yet. We will tell him closer to the date. Yes, the agents are single."
Jackie left the room. Beth watched her go and turned to John, "Well, at least we know she is interested in other men. Should we tell the agents a cougar is traveling with us."
John was busy trying to figure out how to get the lodging for the 5 adults and the child. He was mumbling to himself, "How do I get them protected?"
"What," Beth asked.
"Oh, I am just trying to figure this out how to get the rooms so that you and Hunter are protected."
"Is Hunter still in danger?"
"No, honey, I am sorry. All of the people that were involved in the attack are behind bars or in the ground. I will always try to protect the two of you. You are all that I have in this world."
Beth paced around the room, " All the people? How many were there? Will we have to keep him under protection for the rest of his life. Why did they want to kill my son?"
John stopped her pacing and put her in his arms, "Honey, I am so sorry. There were about five people out for all of us during that time we were undercover. Two are dead and the rest in prison, do not worry I am on the list to be first notified if they ever get out. They did not break out of jail, they were allowed out, Francesca slept with the warden, he let them go."

"Are you sure there were only five after us? What about the ones that contacted Richard?"

"Honey, we have people working on that Richard, has been very open and helpful to the investigation. I will always think how to make you safe were ever we go. That is just me." She seemed to calm down.

"Now, lets see where we should stay. Maybe a bed and breakfast," he asked.

She smiled, "Yes, that sounds fine. Just run a background on the people."

He laughed, I will run a genealogical profile on them also. This will be fun." He started to look for places to stay and talking about the fun places to go.
She moved closer to him and started getting excited about the trip again. They picked out a couple of places, tomorrow at work he would check on the locations, people, and others that he needed to. He looked at her and realized that he had not taken her out recently. They had time together in New York but he was working a lot. He could not remember the last time that he had taken her to dinner here. "Would you like to go out tonight for dinner? Just the two of us?"
"Really? That would be nice."
"Any type of food that you would like tonight?"
"We have never gone out here. What is your favorite restaurant?"
"Would you mind Italian? Wine? Very intimate," he said.
"Did you take anyone I know there before?"
"Not that I know of. Definitely, not Francesca and I was seeing Nickie before you, no she didn't know about this part of my life."
"Do you have an apartment in town that I do not know about?"
"I do. Haven't I taken you there? It is for work. That is the address listed for me. We can go by tonight if you want to see it. I haven't taken any woman there since I found you again."
"Good thing, probably would be hard to explain why the place to be gutted and remodeled."
He started laughing thinking about the apartment manager's face. She joined in with the laughing. She agreed to the Italian food. She went to get ready. He called Little Italy to make reservations. "Isabella, this is John V, he said, "Do you have my table still available for tonight? Yes, six thirty would be fine. Yes, put two bottles of wine to be chilled, for my lady's choice. Yes, she is a special lady, thanks we will be there tonight."

He went up to tell Beth what time she had to be ready. She was showering. He walked in, she was finishing just getting out of the shower. You are beautiful."
"Thank you sir," she said, " I am going out tonight with a very good looking man."
He wanted to take her in his arms but he knew she wanted to play this out and he wanted to see how it works out tonight. He just hoped no one called her by the wrong name. He changed into a nice shirt, pants and went downstairs to wait for her. She walked down the stairs in a little black cocktail dress with one shoulder. She had her winter wrap in her arms to go over it. He stood up and helped her in her coat. They told Hunter good night and told Jackie where they would be. Jackie and Hunter went back to the train set. Beth was beginning to get nervous so was John.

They arrived at the restaurant. He had the valet take the car and escorted Beth into the restaurant.
"Mr. V..., so nice to see you and your special guest," Isabella said, "Follow me to your table, the wine is being chilled as you requested for your lady friend to choose. Let me take this coat and check it in for you. "
John pulled Beth's chair out and made her comfortable. The waiter came and started with their orders, then showed Beth the wine choices, she picked the wine she wanted. The waiter poured their wine and left them. "So I am your lady friend?"
"I said, "My lady's choice for the wine. I think they connected that you were my special lady friend. Really, I didn't bring that many women to this place before."
"I will be your special lady friend, I just do not know why this 2.15 carat princess cut diamond with my wedding band does not stand out? Oh, she said, I am a married woman out with a man not my husband. You player!"
He laughed, "Hey, you knew I wasn't a choir boy when you married me." He leaned over and kissed her. She caressed his face with her hand while she kissed him. Isabella watched from afar. She always had liked John, wished she had been taken back to his apartment, he has had so many women that he has brought over the years, but this one he seems to really care for, but she is married. Her she is single why doesn't he notice her?
Isabella brought another menu and leaned over John. Trying to show her best attributes. He was ignoring her and suggested that she leave it on the table, that they wanted some privacy. She walked off dejected. She heard Beth say, "John, she was trying to get your attention." John responded, "Really, you are the only one that I want to pay attention too."
John and Beth had picked Rigatoni with Steak Sauce and Veal Scaloppini with Saffron Cream Sauce they shared their dinners with each other, between kisses. John loved the food, everything seemed better with his wife, Beth. He loved that she was his Beth, and to the world she was Beth. They decided on two desserts to share, Cherry Custard Ice Cream and Italian Cream Puffs. Dessert was wonderful. Isabella was fuming watching this woman kissing John. She needed to go home to her own husband. As they were leaving and John was helping Beth with her coat on. He turned to Isabella and said, "I guess you should meet my wife, Beth." Beth smiled at her and said, "It is nice to meet you. The food and service was wonderful." Isabella just stood there and smiled, feeling like a fool. The car was brought around and they headed to his apartment.
Beth said, "Thank you, for introducing me as your wife. I was getting a little concerned as she stared at us while we ate."
"She seemed upset by your wedding band, so I thought she should know you were my wife. We did not need another woman trying to get rid of you," he said. He pulled into the parking lot. This was a nice area. They went up to the apartment. Beth was checking it out for signs of other women. She did find some and asked John if they could get rid of them. He said, "No, they are things I have around in case I need to bring a woman up here, it seems like I have had women here before."
"Did you bring Nickie here," she asked.
"Once or twice," he said, "Remember we did not talk about my true love or her friends, so I didn't know she was a friend of yours. She has not been back since I met you again. Not once."
"Okay," she said quietly, "I just needed to know. I do not want to find out anything from her about you two. I want to hear your side, first."
He walked up to her, "Well, the question is do you want to be one of those women that I brought up here just to have fun with or would like to go home?"
She thought about it,she moved towards him, she wanted him, she had this sexy dress on, had a wonderful romantic sensual dinner. But she didn't want to be one of those women he had sex with in this apartment. She smiled, "Honey, I want to make love to you, but I don't want to be one of those women that you had sex with here." He smiled, "That is fine with me. I know where I could take you. I have this house in the country, fire place in the bedroom, big king sized bed which you happened to be the only woman I have ever made love to in this bed. Would you like me to take you home?"
"Yes," she said, "Take me to your bed."
"My pleasure," he said.
They locked up and went home to their bed. The house was quiet, they peeked into Hunter's bedroom, he was fast asleep. They went to the bedroom. She looked at him, he took off her coat and laid it on the chair. He moved to her and began kissing her, the hands moving through his hair. She was responding to his moves. He ran his hands down her body. She loosened his belt and unzipped his pants. She was moving with a goal in mind. He stepped out of his pants making sure that he was bare and ready to go. He went right back to kissing her and rubbing her body. She raised her leg up to his waist. He began rubbing her butt and then going up her dress. He realized barely anything was on. She smiled, "I left them at the apartment, I may not want to have sex there, but I wanted a part of me there." He smiled at her, as he took off the dress. He began making love to her. She had her leg straight up for him to get better penetration. She moved in conjunction with his movements. She was glad she kept limber. He was enjoying the connection they were making.

Beth put her leg down and almost fell, he caught her. John looked down and she still had one shoe on and had kicked off the other shoe. They laughed as she took off the other one. He picked her up and placed her on the end of the bed. He leaned forward laying on top of her. She stroked his hair, "So if I was a lady friend and went out with you, would we end up back at your apartment?"
"No, not every date ended up in bed. You would have been a different story if we had dated after the trial. I would have wanted to, but would have taken your lead."
" Hmm that would have been funny with us. The proper girl I was on the outside and the raging sex fiend inside and the handsome agent that protected me. her legs dangling down the end of the bed brushing up against his legs. He began kissing her neck. She loved feeling his lips on her neck, feeling his warm breath against her skin. She laid there rubbing his arms and up his back. He moved down her neck kissing. Then back up to her face. She kissed him bringing her legs up around him. He moved her down to connect their bodies and kept kissing her. He made loved to his wife. They moved up on the bed and under the covers. She curled up next to him "I am glad we never had sex in that apartment," she said.
"Why," he asked wondering.
"Because, you brought me to this house and we made love here. You didn't marry anyone you took to that apartment. How many women did you bring here?"
"Only you," he said, "You are pretty smart."
"You weren't going to leave me for Francesca were you," she asked him.
He looked at her and with all honesty, No, I wasn't. when I was under the affect of the w-9 I wanted her to stay to have sex, nothing else. When it wore off, I really didn't want to be near her."
"Gee, I don't even need chemicals for you to have sex with me! Plus you like me around after wards," she said.
He snuggled with her, "Yes, I do. You are the only one that truly had my heart." They fell asleep in each others arms. Tomorrow he would go back to to work.

The next morning she was sad that he was already gone. But she would find things to do. Meanwhile, at work John had some items researched for the trip. Tome called him, "Hey, how are you doing? Is the wife still checking up on you?"
John answered, "We are doing well, my wife had every right to check on me. Francesca was crazy and Beth loves me. What is going on back there?"

"If you think so. Well, we have a bite on one of the suspects looks like he flew into Baltimore, his name is Antonio Danaza. We are watching who he connects with and where he goes," said Tom.
"Please let me know what happens. My family will be vacationing in March in Pennsylvania from the eighth through the twelfth. We will have Sean and Tim with us plus Jackie the new Nannie."

"Did you have her checked? Is she a looker and available?"

"Aren't you married? John laughed, "No, should though Nickie suggested her."

"Yes, Nickie is pretty thorough. I am married but thought a good night of fun if Jackie is interested," replied Tom.

"I am a one woman man," John responded. "Keep me updated on Antonio. Run a check on Jackie Smythe for me."

"Will do boss, talk to you later," responded Tom.

John hung up the phone, he put his face in his hands, thinking about his wife. He thought that he wouldn't misrepresent his wife again to his employees. Tom came years after the case, and he did not really know Beth. He just knew from on of the others that she said she would trace all of his calls from now on. He will never put himself in that position again. A knock at the door brought him back to his work.

The next few days went by fast. Life was getting back to normal for them. John was looking forward to the weekend. They had cleared two bed and breakfasts, he had left with Beth to decide on. He was leaving work for the weekend when a phone call came in from Tom.
"Hey boss. We got news back on Jackie and she is clean. I wanted to apologize about the comment about your wife. The guys here say you guys are really good together and she is nice."

"Thanks for that, she is very nice. Do we have word about the anecdote for w-9? Thanks for checking on Jackie."

"They are still testing it. I heard the scientists are trying on themselves and so far no improvement. The superiors said they have to use other testers now. Have a good weekend boss."
"You too," said John.

John really looked forward to the weekend now with his family. He knew Beth couldn't wait to wake up next to him in the morning. When he arrived home Hunter was waiting near the door, anxious to play with his dad. Beth was near by to give him a welcome home kiss and a whisper that wine was being chilled in their room. Hunter and John played with the train until dinner time and then for a little while after ward. Beth had already given him his bath so no story time, they just played with the train until bed time. John carried him up and tucked him. He was fast asleep.
Beth was waiting for him by the fire. She had on a lace white gown. She was beautiful. He knew she had worn that on her wedding night with Daniel. She was opening her life, love and heart to him. He shut the door, then quickly undressed and put on his pajama pants on to meet his wife by the fire. He stood in front of her and told her how beautiful she was. He pulled her close and held her. She looked at him, blushing, I brought this back when I was staying there that time you took me back to recover. Daniel's and my clothing were still in the room in the drawer's. I thought, she stopped for a minute, that it was appropriate to wear it again with the only other person that I love in this world."

He asked as he caressed her arms tenderly touching the lace, "Do I remove this or do you want to make love in this?"
She looked up moving the shoulders down and letting the gown slither down her body. She loved his face, loving and excited, like he was seeing her for the first time. He was going to pick her up but she took his hand and pull him down. He went down thinking he would be on top but she had different ideas.
She looked more beautiful to him. The gown brought him back to their first night together. She sat on top of him looking at him looking at her. She leaved over him and just laid on top, she started kissing him. she ran her hands through his hair. While kissing him, his hands moving up and down her back. She pulled back, looking at him both intently wanting each other. She thought for a moment then laid back down, kissed him and whispered, "Take me I am yours."
He rolled her over, taking charge, she loved this feeling. He seemed to have more energy tonight. He wanted her close he knelt down and sat back on his legs, guiding her to connect with him and her legs around him. this made them be in an intimate position, he was kissing her ever so gently. She began moving, they were embraced. She was getting more passionate, she whispered, "finish this." He laid her down and finished the love making. She put her arms around his neck when they finished and spent some time kssing him. He eventually moved next to her, shoe looked over at him.
"So you liked the gown?"
"Oh, yes, I loved you in the gown. It took me back to our first night together."
"I loved to wear it before, I feel sexy it it."
He said huskily,"You look sexy in it."
She knew with that tone. She was good to start up with him again. She thought good thing he could sleep in tomorrow morning.

Beth and John talk some more

A soft knock at the door, then it opened Beth barely woke up in time to heard, "Hunter, wait let's give your daddy and mommy time to wake up." Beth hurriedly pulled the covers up and was still trying to place the voice. She leaned up and saw Jackie smiling. She knew she had seen the, clothing, the wine, and the blanket. She smiled back, "Thank you Jackie, Hunter, daddy's still asleep. What is it?"

"Mommy, the train came," Hunter exclaimed.

She smiled, "Give me fifteen minutes to get Daddy up and showered. Then he will be down to play."

"Come, Hunter, let mommy wake up daddy," Jackie coaxed Hunter out of the room. Beth heard Jackie say, "See when the big hand get here daddy will be down." Beth smiled, she gave them 45 minutes to get down there. "Hey, sleepy head. The train arrived and Hunter is excited."

John woke up, "What the train?"

"Oh, I see," she said smiling, "No, hi, love you, just the train!"

He rolled over and gave her a big kiss, "Sorry, but the train." They rolled around laughing and kissing. She looked at the clock and said, we have thirty five minutes until you need to be down there. Want to shower?"

He smiled, " Sure, set a timer though. Showering with you can take time."

She stuck her tongue out at him and ran to the shower first. It was a shower to his surprise but still enjoyable. She smiled at him and said, "more tonight."
He looked at her and thought it was a good thing that he took some extra days off.

Hunter was waiting in the toy room for daddy. Beth told him, "I will get you some tea and toast to munch on."

Beth ate her breakfast after giving the food to John. She realized that she would probably have the whole day to herself. She decided to get the clothes out of storage and send them to the cleaners with John's suits. She worked in the room for a couple of hours. She was basically finished when she pulled out two dresses in plastic wrapping. She carefully lifted the plastic and removed the dress with the some blood still on it. She caressed the dress carefully remembering that day. She hadn't heard anyone come in. They quietly left. John came in and saw her with the dress. He cleared his throat to let her know he was there. She jumped and turned still holding the dress, her face sad. He asked, "Are you alright?"

"I think so," she said, "We talked about this last night. I was just holding it thinking back to that day. Did I ever tell you that we were picking up some material to build the baby's crib and material for the baby's first quilt? Our life was hard but simple. We were talking about our house that was being raised the next week. I had a hard time being in the parent's house still. I was so excited to move into our own little house. I had a hard time staying in the modest clothing. Not in public so much but in our private room. I bought lingerie for my wedding night. Nothing like last night. It was a sheer lace white gown. Daniel loved it. He loved me and my wildness in our bedroom. Did you know his parent's really did not want us to marry but that they thought I was probably already pregnant. I was not. We had fooled around before marriage though. They were stunned when I did not get pregnant the first year. Sometimes I forget I was this woman."

He held out his hands, he had sat on a side of a chair. He took the dress from her and gently laid it on the back of the chair. You are still that woman, Beth. You are still kind, loving, and your best attributes are still there." He touched where her heart is. "It is just you don't wear the clothing or have long hair anymore. Daniel was a good man, he loved you, he saw more in you than his old school parents'. He loved you enough to take the brunt of the beating. You were holding his bloody body when the people in the car found you. They said you were singing a song in another language rocking him."

" It was a hymn in German. Sometimes I still miss him."

" I know you do. You can always talk to me about him. He was well respected in your community. You on the other hand they thought you were a bit promiscuous but since Daniel loved you they felt the mother had intimated that about you to scare Daniel away from you. If they only knew you now," he said with a twinkle in his eye.

"Why did you come up," she asked blushing.

Jackie came in to tell you Hunter was going to have a nap after lunch, but she saw the bloody dress you were holding. She came and told me, thought I might be needed."

"You were," she said, " It was nice to talk about Daniel with someone. You know it has been nice, that you never once asked me to put the unstained dress back on for a sex fantasy. I love that you respect my past."

He looked at her, "I saw you that night and was with you in the hospital . Having sex with you was never on my mind. I would never ask you to do that."

"You would not, but I have been asked that. Maybe that is one reason I do not want my past known by my weekend lovers."
She put her head on his chest, she was listening to his heart beat. He knew what she was doing. She needed to know he was real and alive. She leaned back and looked at him, "Where is Hunter?"
"He is eating lunch, we have more time to spend together. Jackie is willing to play with Hunter if we need some more time. What are you thinking," he asked.
"I was just wondering where he was, " as she laid her head back on his chest.
He continued holding her, stroking her hair. He thought to himself, that he finally was understanding her.

She didn't move her head but said, softly "I could stay here all day."

He said, "Me too."

She leaned back and kissed him, "I love you, but I cannot stay here doing this." I She backed away and took the dress. He helped her put it with the other one in the plastic. He looked at the piles of clothing. "Oh, this pile is wash and this side is dry cleaning. These dresses will go to our bedroom. Did I ever tell you that I caught your little maid friend wearing my bonnet. I won't describe what she did but let me just say her father walked in and saw my face. If he hadn't taken her out I would have killed her. He handed me the bonnet, that is the reason she called in sick for a week, to let the bruises heal."

"I have rotten tastes in lovers," he told her.

She smiled, "You picked women close to my body type, you hardly talked to them you just had sex with them."
He laughed, "You are right, I did hardly talk to them." They left the room. She asked, "Do you want to get some lunch?"
He said, "Let me go and get some sandwiches. Do you want me to send Elsa up with the laundry basket?"
"Sure," she said, while putting the dresses up safely in her closet, " I will get your suits to go with the dry cleaning."

Beth met Elsa with the laundry cart. They loaded it with the wash, she pointed out the dry cleaning that needed to be sent out. Beth went back to her room. John was waiting by the fire, with 3 roses in a vase, red,white,coral and lunch. She knelt down beside him with tears in her eyes and kissed him. "How?" "When?" she asked.

"Oh, when I was setting up the train with Hunter. I asked Jackie to order them for me. I had no clue they would arrive in time for lunch, he said smiling.
"I love you, " she said grabbing a sandwich to eat. They ate in silence. She was overcome with love for him. He poured her a glass of wine.
"Are you trying to take advantage of me," she joked.
"Well, young lady. I have noticed you around during my lunch time," he said silkily.
"Sir, forgive me but I have noticed you also. I don't even live on this side but since I keep seeing you at lunch at the cafe. I thought I would meet up with you," she said sweetly. "Is that a wedding ring?"
"Yes, but my wife does not understand my needs," he looked at her, "Are you willing to do anything?"
He pulled her close and whispered in her ear.
She laughed, " Oh, my yes. I am ready and willing to do that! I even have flavorings, want me to get them?"
He let her go, a little startled. She went to retrieve some new bottles and was back in a minute. She showed him the bottles, this was a new experience for them. He said, "I do not want to pry but is this what you were talking about with Daniel?"
She laughed, "Yes!"
"Damn," he said, "Wish I had known earlier?"
"John," she responded, "Am I doing this wrong?"
"Honey, you are doing this very well. Don't stop."
Hunter and Jackie went to play with the train. Jackie already knew that he would be occupied for a few hours after he took her lunch with flowers.
Beth crawled on top of John smiling, "Sir, did you like?"
"Well, young lady, you can have lunch with me anytime you want," he said.
"Are you going to tell your wife?"
"No, I will not share this with her. It will stay our little secret."
"My pleasure," she giggled.
Beth went back to her normal voice, " John, do you think less of me, of Beth, now?"
He rolled her over to look at her. "What, because I found out that you are a sensual being, that has wants and needs like the rest of us? Why would I ever think less of my Beth? I fell in love with you a long time ago because you were sensual, intelligence, down to earth, beautiful,full of life, confident, and many more things. He hardly finished when he had a wife kissing him all over furiously. He was enjoying being showered with attention when he realized he had never told her why he loved her he just thought she knew. He should have realized she had lived a sheltered life and Daniel, good man that he was, would not realized these qualities to tell her.
He rolled over on top of her and showered her with the attention she deserved.

Do you know why I fell in love with you? She didn't wait for an answer, "Your kindness to others, your honesty in tough situations, your humor, your confidence, the take charge attitude, thoroughness in all things, the respect you showed me and my people, the way you take care of your body, your sexual side, and more than I can think of at this time."

"I have enjoyed the past two days with you. We jumped into marriage in Italy, then we had a baby, Francesca, then the attack. When did we have time to get to know each other again? I have loved our open honest relationship this month," he said.

"That is how I feel, " she said, "I never doubted your love for me. I wondered how we could get on the same page you knew I went on trips and meet men. But it killed me when you cheated on me. Does it hurt you? You do realize I leave soon for a weekend trip with Nickie?"

"It doesn't really hurt me. I thought it was weird to allow it. But I also figured our your drive was healthy when you accepted my proposal."

She laughed, " That was a good night! We haven't done those moves in a while!"

He made an exasperated sound, then laughed, " You are not like every woman so our marriage is not like others. If you ever want me to be your man on a trip I would love to be."
She looked at him, "That sounds fun, maybe this summer before Nickie pops. Thank you for understanding . Let me see what happens on this trip to see if you will be moved up a few months. I really do like this idea."

He smiled, " I will wait for you any day. You are worth waiting for."

"Aw shucks," she said, " You know hot to flatter a girl. then she bent over and whispered, " Actually, you are the only one that gets my world rocking."
He asked, "Really?" she nodded as she slid back and got on top to get his world rocking."

They took a little nap and then showered. John told her that he loved the flavorings and he loved spending the afternoon with her. She smiled, "I loved being in your arms earlier this afternoon, that is another thing I love about you, when I am in your arms, I feel safe.No where else in this world do I feel safe than in your arms."
They split at the play room, Beth went to the study to email Nickie and John joined Jackie and Hunter playing with the train.

The story behind John/Beth‏

The rest of the evening was fun. John played with Hunter, while Beth watched. They would tell her what they were doing as they built some structures for their Lionel train set. They had the time of their lives. Beth was having fun watching them. Then it was time for a bath and a bedtime story. Beth took bath time since she loved having the little boats going around. Sometimes she wondered how clean he really was when they finished. But he loved when mommy gave him the bath. She had bought him a squirty bath toys. He loved the caterpillar the most. Bedtime story was John's time tonight. While he was telling him the story, she was getting the room ready. She first put on the new sheer babydoll outfit on and moved back the sofa a bit. She had the fireplace on. He walked in and he saw her walk by with a blanket. Her tattoo stood out to him. He saw that she had some pajama pants laying on the bed. He undressed and put them on. She was laying on the blanket smiling at him. He laid down beside her and asked her to tell him about getting the tattoo. She looked at him thoughtfully and turned on her stomach so that the tattoo was nearest to him.
"It seemed a long time ago. It was two years after Daniel had died that I got it, I guess six-eight months after the trial. I guess you had TJ befriend me to help be to assimilate in society when I was shunned. It was hard at first. She introduced me to bars, dances, and pool. I had a man, remember Bear?" He nodded, she continued, "Well, he was at a bar one night and seemed to like what he saw, so he asked me out. That was an experience, I think it was different for him to. I never slept with him. But he had a lot of tattoos. I talked about them with TJ and she has a tattoo."
"Really?!"
"Good to know that you never saw it," she said smiling. "We talked about it and I do not know why but I wanted to have one that reminded me of my previous life. So I worked on it for a couple of weeks. I designed it myself." He was tracing the tattoo. She took a deep breath, "I decided on roses, and looked them up and found they meant different things. I saw the red one for love, then I just had to decide if it would be open, full, or partial. I picked out partial because we did not get to live out our lives, then I put an unopened white rose for the baby they took from me. I wrapped them in purity with baby's breath. She stopped talking and he could see the shy woman that he first met a long time ago. Then I saw one that meant desire, my heart still remembered you and I put it almost opened because we had started to get to know each other, the baby's breath meaning changed to sincere when I enclosed your rose with theirs."
He started playing with her hair stroking it, "What do you remember about us, how were you sure it was not a crush on me?"

"I remember you coming up on the scene. I guess you were just visiting the local police and wouldn't have been there so early in the case. I remember your face when you saw me. Then they put me in the ambulance, I was so upset they were trying to remove the bloody clothing to get some wires on me. I was thrashing and I heard your voice. You touched my arm and talked softly to me, calming me down and telling them to be careful with the clothing, that I was a very modest woman. You spoke with a reverence of me. I remember that you held my hand at the hospital and when they did the rape kit your eyes were always on mine. You looked away while they undressed me and took pictures. I stood there crying, in my faith we do not take pictures. You told me, from behind the curtain, how it would help in the trial of the ones that did this to me and my husband. When I asked about my husband you told me, while holding my hand how he died trying to save me. They finally gave me a sedative to help me sleep after the work done to clean up the miscarriage. The nurse told me how you slept with your head on the bed and holding my hand all night. I remember you told me about the movie "Witness" and how this reminded you of that. I watched it, I wished it had been that storyline instead of what I went through. As the time passed and you had to take me out of the town to protect me while waiting on the trial. You helped me get settled and taught me how to do a few things to fit in. I still remember when I walked by you and smiled over my shoulder. You thought I was a regular girl then you realized it was me in street clothes. I liked the feeling it gave me when you saw me. You would come with the lawyers when they interviewed me. You helped me start to get my life back, you talked to me, not at me like the others. When you visited, we stayed up talking about everything and anything. Part of me wanted to get to know you better and part of me knew I was going back to the lifestyle that would not let me have you as a friend. I started living my life waiting for the trial, you were not always around but I remember one field agent talking to another saying she actually liked you better when you were with me. I brought the best out in you. I remember the night the trial was over and they were being jailed for life, I remember putting on the clothes again, putting on my bonnet, being taken to the house. I was never even talked to by them. They told you to take me because I had become too worldly for them, I had shamed Daniel's name. I remember letting my hair down and brushing it, hoping you would come in and take me into your arms. You came in but gave me your card and told me about a flight back to where I had been staying. You gave me a check from the trial, part of them paying me for the damages they caused. You left me that night. I cried myself to sleep. Someone came to take me to the plane. I went back and finished my schooling. I moved on with my life, every man that I met I compared to you, not Daniel. As time went on, I knew it was not a crush. I met the man that I loved. I knew much more about you because you spent nights with me talking, just talking. When I saw you at the ship when we were leaving Greek Isles. My heart dropped, part of me wanted to run and kiss you, part of me wanted to run. Nickie was the one that encouraged me to meet with you. I knew I was a different woman, I didn't know if you would love me or not, I was ashamed. By the time we met in Rio DE Janeiro. I had been seeing Darcy for months and we were going to have a baby, one that I miscarried. I had thought I would never find you again, and started seeing Darcy. When I stayed in the country for that time period to recover, I realized that you loved me and I was not going to lose you again. Tell me what you remember, why did you fall in love with me?"

He leaned down and kissed her before he started to speak, "I remember that night, the lights going, the sirens, and the horses going nuts. Blood was everywhere. No one knew how to deal with this type of thing with the Amish, a murder, a rape of one of their own. I saw you fighting the medics, I just needed to calm you down. Someone handed me your bonnet. I gave it to you. You clutched it in your hands while they worked on you. Your innocence of the real world fascinated me, you were an honest fresh naturally beautiful woman. I wanted to give you your privacy when they worked on you. I loved being with you. Your outlook on life was honest, sincere, you were a woman of faith. I loved talking to you. I felt like a better man when I was with you. No other woman has ever done that for me. That night that you were kicked out of your community, I wanted to take you in my arms and make love to you. But I respected you too much. I lost track of you partly because I felt that you deserved a better man than me. When I went down to the ship, I saw you and I wanted to run to you. I was glad that Nickie encouraged you to meet me. I noticed that you were more free in the sexual part but inside you were still Beth. My Beth. I was not going to let you go this time. I couldn't let you go this time. I had made that mistake years back. I love you."
She leaned into him, "I love you."
He began kissing down her neck, he loved that this babydoll had open slits over her breasts. She was responding to his kisses. His hands rubbing her body but when it was over her tattoo he noticed that she was really responding. He noticed that she had lowered his pajama pants down and she was moving on him. He continued working on her and they connected. She was mumbling something he stopped nibbling her breasts and she whispered, "John, John,.... I love you...
He responded by kissing her over and over, and as he collapsed, "I love you Beth." She kept her arms and legs around him. She did not want him to leave her body. She felt him caressing her tattoo, kissing her shoulder, then he began nibbling on her breast again. She was so excited again, not sure why, she held on to him hugging him, he was taking his time. She leaned down and said, "make love to me John." He loved hearing his name from her, his Beth. He took every opportunity to make love to her. They laid together for awhile. She didn't want to move but she needed to get something to drink. "Do you want some wine?"
"Hmmm," was all that he said. He just smiled as he watched her get the wine and the wine glasses. He sat up and leaned back on the sofa when she handed him a glass of wine. "Thank you," he said.
She sat down beside him,"You know when you looked at me when I was walking away, it was the same look you gave me when I had regular clothes on for the first time. I like that feeling."
They tapped the glasses and drank the wine in silence. She put the glasses up on the table for safe keeping and the wine still on ice chilling. You stood in front of him and said, "seems a shame that you are the only one not dressed here." Then she took off the sheer babydoll outfit. She began to take off the thong like panty. He grabbed her hand and said, "No, let me." He pulled her close and took it off. She closed her eyes, thinking nothing and everything at one time. He lowered her down, she kissed him and he laid her on her back. The rest was a blur, a very loving, fulfilling blur. She loved being with this man.
Afterward they lay facing each other again. "Beth," he said. "Yes, John," she replied. He asked, "Do you ever think we will tell Hunter about how we met, in the beginning?"
She looked at him, "I think when he is older we will tell him. But not all the sordid details. I think until then the most important part is that he knows we love him now. I love watching you play with him. He loves you so much."
"Beth," he is my son.
"I always thought he was," she said perplexed.
"I know, Nickie suggests that he isn't but he is, he has my DNA," he said.
She rolled him over kissing him. "I am so glad to hear that, I think Richard, just convinced Nickie you were not. There are times that doubt creeps in. I am so glad I don't have to think that anymore." She moved back on him and began rubbing his chest with her hands, while the rest of her body moved into position. He laid back letting her work her magic. She slowed the reaction down and kissed him. She kept kissing letting the position work up the momentum for her pleasure. Then she sat back up and worked on her husband allowing him to give her pleasure. She laid on top of him for awhile then rolled on the floor beside him. He went on his side holding his head up with his hand. "If I knew how sexual that you were, I would not have left you that night."
She laughed, "Oh, baby, just because I was Amish did not mean I was not a sexual being. I used to do that to Daniel. He loved it too. He would have like you if he had met you." She stroked his face, kissed every inch of his face. "I love you so much!" He grabbed her face in his hands and began to kiss her all over. Their night together making up for those years they had lost each other.

The day after --the New York Trip

John rolled over, it was morning already. Beth was asleep. He moved out of the bed quietly to let her sleep. He went to the bathroom and heard Hunter bouncing in. He wrapped a towel around himself and scooped up Hunter, "Shh, mommy is asleep."
"Oh, he whispered, "Hi daddy. I missed you. I like Jackie she is fun."
"That is good, now go down and when mommy gets up I will have her come down to see you."
"Okay." Off Hunter went to play. John turned and went to take a shower. After the shower he checked on Beth. She was still asleep. "Hey, sleepy head, are you going to wake up. She stretched and looked up at him. "Hi."
He climbed back under the covers. She climbed on top and began waking up her husband's body. He smiled. She leaned down to kiss his chest, morning breath she wasn't going to kiss him on the mouth until she had brushed her teeth. But she also wasn't going to stop loving her husband. She worked his body, with hers. She moved off of him and went to take a shower. She brushed her teeth first and thought about the tryst in the bathroom in New York and was smiling in the shower when he joined her. They dressed and went to see Hunter before getting breakfast. They brought down their gifts for him. He loved them.

Meanwhile at Hunter's Cafe. "Nickie, you seem down since yesterday, what is wrong?"
Nickie looked up at Tyler. "Nothing, really, I had a friend once and I was just remembering him. I think I made it out to be more than it was and when I found out it was it was just sad. I think it is all my hormones going haywire in me."
"You know since, I started working this restaurant I have not taken any time off to be with you. So today I think I will leave Jacques in charge."
Nickie looked up at him smiling,"What will we do?"
"First, why don't we go up to the room and have some time alone. Then we can go out and get some stuff for the babies rooms. Would you like that?"
"Yes," Nickie said I would.
Tyler stroked her stomach, then he lovingly took her top off. Then he loosened her bra and rubbed her back, relieving the tension. He stroked her arms, and went down back to her stomach, then up through her breasts. He continued rubbing her body taking off the bottoms. She laid on her side and he caressed her arms down her butt. He lifted her up on his body, stroking her breasts, down her stomach around to her butt, up her back. He told her how beautiful she looked, how much he loved her stomach beginning to protrude with their children. How her breasts would soon be feeding their children, as he nibbled on them. He kept working her body and stroking her ego. They connected and he held her kissing everything he could reach. She almost could understand how Beth felt, because she worked on Tyler several other ways, and it was already lunch time by the time they left their apartment. She felt alive, no longer sulking over John. She had found Tyler again.

Meanwhile, Hunter was sleeping and John wanted to take advantage of this time to take Beth to the bedroom for a talk. He had some concerns that he wanted to go over. She sat in the comfortable sofa in front of the couch. He put his arm around her. She snuggled up to him. "What do you want to talk about," she asked.
"I just noticed that you did not seem that into having sex with Chris? Did you feel forced into that, or has some of your feelings towards sex changed?"
She looked up at him wondering, "Did Nickie tell you something about me?"
"No, when we talked I was mainly telling her nothing was going on between us, that you and I were being honest with each other. Why did you tell her something?"
"I told her my sex drive was stronger than before, she wondered why? Haven't you noticed?"
"I noticed that you seemed to want more. But I just figured you might just be feeling relieved that Francesca was gone. I am going to ask you something very personal and it is more to find out something to help you, just be honest with me."
"Okay, I will."
This may sound weird but did you enjoy the sex during the rape?"
"What?" He waited. She began to talk,"No, I did not, my body did like the sex, not the abuse, but my mind hated it. I hated the mental abuse and the physical abuse. I also hated that it took me back to that night along time ago. Did you think I did?"
"No, I thought you might have been concerned about that. Sometimes during a rape women do not understand there is a difference about the body naturally reacting and the act of rape. What hurt you most about losing Richard? Nickie sleeping with him and is pregnant by him, or that he tried to hurt me? Did he show up during the rape?"
"Yes," she said quietly. "I heard his voice, they made him watch, he yelled for them to stop. I think I miss the fact that I do not have a friend, a lover, that doesn't know my past. I miss him."
"Why do you think that you were not as excited as usual to see someone on the side? I am talking about Chris."
"I do not know. It was fun during it but I did not actually get excited to see him, weird huh?"
"No, you have been through a lot. I loved that you were open about it with me. I don't really like hearing about men making love to you. But I love what you like, you tell me about and show me so we can enjoy it together. I understand that I can not keep up with you but I will try."
"Oh, they do not make love to me, they have sex with me. I make love to you only. I called Tyler yesterday and he gave me a hotel name that we can stay at on Valentine's weekend."
"You called Tyler? Did you talk about Nickie?"
"I told him that she sounded sad and lonely. How during a pregnancy a woman needs more attention sometimes. I told him different things that you did during my pregnancy that helped me get through it."
"That was nice of you. I really helped during your pregnancy?"
"Yes, when we made love you talked about the beauty of the body changing, and how you loved my body."
"I love your body, with a baby or not, it is always beautiful to me. I do remember those afternoons in Ireland."
"Remember that time I had to go to the bathroom during sex?"
He laughed, "I remember. I also remember what happened with the maid, which was not fun."
"Oh, yes, the maid, she saw you on the bed waiting and willing. She pulled up her dress and was hopping on when I was coming out of the bathroom. " Mr. V. you don't have to play with yourself I am here. Oh, I get you without the condom, how nice, Mr.V. Sorry the Mrs. can't take care of you, but I will" then I remember saying, "lower yourself down on that and I will kill you. Yes, I can take care of him, just watch me and I with my eight month belly got on you and rode you hard."
John was just daydreaming, and smiling. She hit him playfully.
"Hey, which one are you thinking of? Why did you start having sex with her and when did you stop?"
He smiled, " I am thinking of what you did. I do not know why I started having sex with her. It happened one day when you were gone. She came into my office, purposefully bent over, no panties, my mind wandered, the next thing I know, I was having sex with her. We stopped when the baby was born. Actually we only had sex probably twice more, after she did that, because her comment about no condom, scared me. I did not want to have a baby with her. You know I have never missed her. You are right, I was not making love, I was releasing energy."
"Do want to release some energy with me," she asked.
"No, I want to make love to you." He moved his legs up on the couch while she waited and laid on top of him. She was pulling his polo up and out of his pants while kissing him. He was releasing her bra and taking up her shirt. They laid there bare chested for a moment together. She loved laying against him, he was rubbing her back.
"John, that maid ticked me off that day thinking a woman that is pregnant could not love her husband. Was it wrong for me to get on top of you in front of her? Does that mean I could be an exhibitionist?"
"No, that does not mean that. You just were an angry pregnant wife, showing a young girl her place. She did leave after you started working on me. She backed out with her mouth open, by the way she later told me that she did not know women could do that."
She was taking off his pants, he was remembering that day. He definitely was reacting to memories and what she was doing. He reached down and pulled her pants off and put her right down on him. She was laughing,"Looks like the old married woman still knows how to get you going."
"Always," he said.