Disclaimer: I own nothing of the first few chapters! The Characters belong to J.E. Reilly and whichever network now owns the rights.
This story is neither Pro ET, not Pro TJ, though all the ET fans will hate me, and all the JT fans will hate me… it's a lose lose situation. As the story progresses, there are a few love scenes. If anyone is uncomfortable with them, do let me know. The whole story isnt based on them, but they do happen. I started this fic years ago, and for some reason never finished it. After reading some of the amazing fiction on this site, I thought it would be nice to post it here, get some feedback, and maybe some inspiration to finish it. I have the first 20 chapters written, but am only posting the first few to see if there is any interest first. I hope you enjoy, and please read and review, so I know whether to continue. Without further ado, please enjoy In a Perfect World
PS. A special thank you to my amazing friend, and unofficial beta reader JuliciousJules who gave up most of her evening to proof my first 20 chapters, you rock!
Theresa awoke to the gentle rays of the sun as it crested the trees behind the mansion. She stretched out enjoying the feel of the silk sheets beneath her naked body. As her arm reached out, she felt the warm soft chest of her husband.
She looked lovingly at his sleeping face, and smiled. She had it all, and more. The love she had always dreamed of… The family she had always wanted… and another baby on the way. Everything was Perfect… well Almost….
"Good morning Beautiful" He said, as he rolled over and Kissed her eyelids, then the tip of her nose. "How are my two favourite women today?" He was convinced that the new baby would be a girl… Daddy's little girl at that. But they had decided not to find out ahead of time. There were plenty of rooms in the Crane mansion, and it would be no trouble to get clothes and everything they needed sent over from the best boutiques as soon as the baby was born. Theresa was pretty sure half of them were on standby with the best (and probably most expensive) things in bags all ready to go as soon as the new Crane-Casey baby was born.
Theresa thought back, it had been a long tumultuous year, but they had come a long way… She thought back to one year ago today… and that fateful day at the Seacliffe Inn…
"Oh… My… God…" Ethan had said as he had stormed out of the room… trying to get away … far away from the woman who had hurt him so much, the woman he loved, more than anything… making love to that… that…P…
"…enny for your thoughts" said Jared pulling Theresa out of her memory.
"Just thinking about how desperately I want to make love to my husband" she replied, quickly covering up.
"I know, I know" He replied "but you know what Dr Eve said… you have to stay in bed, and no stress, and no strenuous activity… not until our little princess is born"
Theresa had been put on bed rest by Eve Russell. She had had a few episodes of early labour and contractions and they wanted her to hold out at least another week or 2.
"I know" she retorted "but it doesn't mean I can't fantasize" she gave him that sly grin that he loved so much.
"Why…" he kissed her cheek "don't I…" and he kissed the other "go and get you some breakfast" and he planted a kiss firmly on her lips.
"No…" she said "Stay here with me, I'll have cook send something up, and we can spend the morning together, in bed, just holding each other"
She had tried this trick before, but it wasn't going to work… he would do nothing to jeopardize her health, or his daughter's… Besides he had given the staff the morning off. They had been working very hard lately getting the nurseries ready.
"No… I can't do that…" he said sheepishly "I told them not to come in till noon since they have been so busy lately, making sure everything was ready for our little angel, and Fancy's too"
Fancy was due any day now… and it was playful competition guessing who would have their baby first. Thankfully Theresa had FINALLY convinced Luis to move into the mansion with them. He and Fancy had decided not to get married till after the baby was born, because Fancy wanted to look her best in her wedding dress, and Luis was leery of going through another live in situation until he knew he couldn't get hurt again. Finally Theresa's persuasion won out and Luis moved in, so that he could be there if she went into labour.
"Fine, Fine" Theresa said in mock despair "Leave your bedridden wife ALL alone in a big empty bed"
Jared slid out of bed, and put on his robe… "I will be back before you know it" he said "with my famous ham and cheese omelette" he winked.
"Well I suppose if THAT is the bargain, I can be persuaded" she said coyly. With that he left the room.
Theresa lay back down on her pillow, and her thoughts drifted back, once again…
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