This is an AU story after Amanda and Lee are married, a continuation of sorts of Love's Journey but could just as easily be after they were married on the show and finally living together with Dotty and the boys! Hope you enjoy!
The Honeymoon's Definitely Over!
Dotty arrived at the front door of the house, checking her watch for the time again before she stuck her key in the lock and quietly unlocked the door. It was pretty early; she was home earlier than she'd originally planned. She softly placed her luggage against the wall of the front door before she reclosed the door. Having had enough of her visit with her friend Marilyn, Dotty decided to leave early and arrived back in Arlington shortly after six in the morning. Once the door was safely locked, Dotty was just about to grab her suitcase when she heard a sound coming from the couch and saw movement. She was momentarily startled at the sight of feet sticking out over the arm of the couch and had to put her hands up to her mouth to repress the startled cry that almost escaped her lips.
Now why in the world would Lee be asleep on the sofa? Dotty thought to herself, but then remembered that occasionally Lee fell asleep on the couch while looking over some work from the office. But as Dotty looked a little more closely, she noticed a blanket and a sheet draped across the couch. What in the world— As sudden realization set in, Dotty placed her hand more comfortably over her mouth remembering her and her husband's first major fight.
Well—Dotty thought to herself, they have only been married a few months now. Must've been really bad for Lee to be on the couch! Guess the honeymoon is over! Dotty suppressed a chuckle. But they both have nasty tempers and are very stubborn. Dottyscrunched up her shoulders and glanced at her watch again, confirming just how early it was. Glancing at Lee for signs of movement, she grabbed her luggage and then headed back out the door, again reclosing the door softly.
At least the boys weren't there, and by making herself scarce, the house would be quiet and give Lee and Amanda a chance to make up in private. She'd call them later and let them know that she had arrived back in Arlington early, but decided to go out for breakfast and run some errands and stay out for the day.
More to come.
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