A/N: FINALLY, the latest chapter! Thank you , for your patience! My original plan was for this to be an Andy/Virginia chapter, but felt that this one with Sharon/Castillo fit better in the timeline of this on-going story, and needed to take place before both couples can all move forward. For those interested, a sexy M-rated deleted add-on to this chapter can be found inPink & Blue: Deleted Scenes. Thank you for reading, and all of your fantastic reviews!
"This is kidnapping- you know that, right?"
Sharon crossed her arms and gave her lover a side glance.
Martin Castillo clinched his jaw, and appeared to be considering his words.
She was right...
Technically...
It was Friday afternoon, and Sharon had been under the impression that they were on the way to enjoying a family barbecue at the Adams-Thrace home. Rusty had joined them, and all seemed on the up and up- until Castillo automatically locked the passenger door, before Sharon could exit his F-150!
"Have a great time, Mom! I packed a bag for you, and it's in the back. Love you!" Rusty had said with over-the-top enthusiasm, as he stood on the curb.
Clearly, her son was in on it, as were Castillo's kids. Kara, Lee, and their baby, all waived cheerfully from their driveway, as Sharon realized what was truly happening.
Meanwhile, Martin Castillo did nothing but turn up the music, and drive them out of town.
She seethed...
He chuckled...
The man had taken up permanent residence under Captain Raydor's skin, and she loved it. The push-pull was what brought them together in the beginning, and even now, as they were a committed couple, it continued to make their relationship so very much fun.
"We need this," Castillo told her, finally, in regard to the upcoming weekend.
She hated to admit it, but her lover was right.
Their ever-busy family dynamic was about to get even fuller, with the pending relocation of Sharon's cousin to L.A. She- and Castillo, adored Virginia, and the fact that she was now with Andy Flynn- and expecting, made things even sweeter.
They would be even busier, so it made sense to grab a little Us Time, in the calm before the joyful storm.
Sharon hummed at that thought, and lovingly patted her lover's denim-encased thigh.
"So where are we going?"
Castillo huffed warmly, as he briefly took his eyes off the road, in order to meet Sharon's.
"Have a good nap, and I'll wake you when we get there."
He knew her so well, just as she knew him...
And it was wonderful.
She woke just as they pulled up, and a smile immediately graced her lips.
"We're here," Castillo said needlessly, before they kissed.
Sharon giggled at their eventual parting, as her lover never failed to slip her his tongue! Even when they shared their first kiss, twenty years prior, Martin Castillo was confident enough to go for extra bases- and Sharon enjoyed it every bit as much then as she did now.
The Cabin...
It had been her refuge in times good and bad- home for memories of each...
And they both needed to exorcise the demons that continued to cling, and threaten the joy.
It was where she'd lost their baby...
And where Andy and Virginia created theirs...
"You're right," Sharon decided, once they stood at the front door of the cabin. "We do need this."
Her lover nodded, as his throat was choked with emotion. They kissed softly, and then he replied, "Yes."
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Sharon Raydor was apparently not the only one with the connections to open up the cabin, and have it ready and waiting to be enjoyed.
"Doc Cottle gave me his number, before we left here, last time," Castillo explained with a chuckle. "He said he'd have the place ready, at a moment's notice- should the need arise."
Sharon giggled, as she looked around the interior of the cabin.
All of the furniture coverings were removed, and the place had been dusted and cleaned from top to bottom. The fridge was already well-stocked, and there was a glass-topped cake stand sitting on the kitchen island, with a half dozen pina-colada cupcakes with vanilla frosting sprinkled with shredded coconut.
All of the little touches were the work of the event planners, Gaeta & Hoshi, and it was quite apparent that Dr. Sherman Cottle cared enough to make things as romantic as possible for the lovers' stay.
And they were...
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They started their time with a romantic walk along the lake...
First, she splashed him...
And then he picked her up and threatened to toss her in...
Sherman Cottle arrived just in time to catch the lovers in the act of skinny dipping- or nearly skinny dipping.
Since it was still light, and technically a residential area- there were other homes on the lake after all- the couple stripped down only to their undies, before diving into the glassine water.
"Cold enuf for ya?"
Sharon jumped a mile, and blushed a shade of pink that went lovely with her matching bra and panties in purple...
Meanwhile Castillo's erection died in his black boxer briefs...
"We were tired from the long drive, and the water looked so refreshing," Sharon explained.
Cottle enjoyed seeing the woman so happy. The man beside her made her that way, and it did the old doctor's soul good, just to see them having such fun.
"Good," Cottle responded dryly. "Feel free to come by my place for an adult beverage or something, tomorrow. But wear some clothes, for God's sake. Alright?"
Feeling like a kid again, Sharon fought a giggle and agreed to do just that- all the while Castillo's smile betrayed him.
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The sight of her man in the kitchen never failed to make Sharon Raydor smile.
He was so cute, and so methodical.
Like everything else he did, Martin Castillo was a natural cook. He put all of his passion and care into making the perfect meal, and whatever the occasion was, it was always the most delicious meal eaten.
Sharon caught her lover around the waist, as his back was turned while washing his hands at the sink.
He smelled as good as his cooking, if not better.
Castillo growled playfully, as he turned in Sharon's arms to face her. "Did you have a good shower?" he asked gently.
"Yes, althouh I wish that you'd joined me."
"The weekend is still young, and our time here is not over."
They kissed with great promise of things to come, before parting to sip from goblets of Chianti.
"Putanesca," Sharon noted with a hum, in regard to the sauce Castillo was stirring. "One of my very favorites."
The man grinned, revealing every one of his crooked teeth, and replied, "Mine too."
They ate their pasta, and drank their wine, at the beautifully set dining table, and then adjourned to the sofa to enjoy a cozy fire in the fireplace. The cool mountain air allowed for such, and it only added to the romantic mood between the pair.
"We could play chess," Sharon noted, as her eyes fell on the gorgeous hand carved game set, which sat on the coffee table nearby. Her father had made the intricately inlaid board himself, and then bought the pieces while he and her mother were on a second honeymoon in Ireland. The figures were of Celtic design, and reminded her of characters from Tolkein or R.R. Martin's books.
"We could," Castillo agreed, as he buried a hand in his lover's glossy red tresses. "Do you want to?"
Sharon's husky giggle said otherwise, as she reached Castillo's lips with her own.
They made love right then and there.
Later, as they laid in the aftermath of their passion, and that of the glowing fire, the couple made note of their quality time together.
No work...
No pulling of their attention from each other...
Just love.
"We should probably head off to bed," Sharon stated, as she lazily fingered her man's St. Christopher medal.
Castillo actually hummed, and then for a second time asked, "Do you want to?"
Their things were in the Master bedroom, and both agreed that it was more than time that they sleep there together.
Even though the room held such tragic memories for Sharon...
"Not really," she replied. "Not yet, at least."
Castillo pressed a kiss to his lady's moist brow, and pulled the blanket up and tighter around them both.
"Then we won't."
Morning found them in much the same position on the sofa from the night before.
Perhaps a bit stiffer in their backs, rather than in other parts of their bodies, however...
"Breakfast?" Castillo asked after their shared good morning kiss.
Sharon hummed and then giggled ,as his stubble raked at her cheeks during playful nuzzling. "Yes, please!"
They ate poached eggs and English muffins with cream cheese, while sitting on the deck overlooking the lake.
It was a lovely start, to an even more beautiful day, and the couple loved just being together to share it.
A bit later, after a very long and sexily shared shower, they took the O'Dwyer family boat out for a spin on the lake, and did a bit of lazy fishing along the way.
Neither tried very hard, and both of their poles came up empty, but Castillo promised Sharon a lovely dinner in any event.
Of that, she had no doubt.
Once back ashore, they called on Sherman Cottle for their promised adult beverage, along with a bit of friendly chit-chat.
The doc had a crisp chardonnay for Sharon, while he and Castillo tried out a vintage mezcal.
"It's good to see you, Young Lady," Cottle noted with a twinkle in his eye. "Any chance of your cousin and that tall guy coming back soon?"
Sharon smiled at the old doctor's referral of Andy Flynn. "As a matter of fact, yes. Virginia and Andy are engaged now, with a baby on the way, and there's talk of them getting married here at Big Bear, over Christmas."
Cottle choked on his cigarette, and then sputtered, "No shit?!"
Castillo chuckled warmly. "No shit."
"We're all very excited," Sharon added.
Cottle raised his bushy brows, and then his glass in a toast. "So say we all!"
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Back at the cabin, Castillo served up some large and beautiful sea scallops, accompanied by a pink sauce of sun-dried tomatoes and a dash of cream, and few spears of tender young asparagus. Sharon set the table outside, and they ate under a galaxy of stars overhead. They couldn't help but talk about their family, and the anticipation of Andy & Virginia's wedding- and baby- as it was all a major part of their lives. Castillo was helping Andy find the couple a suitable Forever Home, while Sharon was already planning a nursery for the baby, with help from Kara Thrace.
All throughout dinner, the idea of their own possible marriage, nibbled at each of Sharon & Castillo's thoughts...
Meanwhile, the evening's dessert was served in two parts...
Part One, taken around to the cabin's outdoor firepit, was passion fruit sorbet, with chocolate dipped shortbread cookies...
Part Two of dessert, was served later, with tremendous love and care- in the Master Bedroom.
Sunday Morning found them in the big king size bed, wrapped in each other's arms and bathed in sunshine.
"We did it."
"Yes we did. Several times, in fact."
The lovers hummed and kissed beneath the covers.
Sharon's body was covered in whisker burn, while Castillo had some blooming hickeys in some very interesting places! They were both sore in all of the right places, and had plans for a very long and sexy shower, once they decided to get out of bed.
Which would happen, eventually...
Individually, and as a couple, they had so very much to be thankful for, and would attend Mass before heading back to town. Castillo's faith was as deep as Sharon's, and together they needed to keep their duty to God, as He had given them so much.
They may have lost a child twenty years in the past, but they gained a great big- and ever expanding family, since.
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"So did you enjoy your kidnapping?" Kara Thrace asked with a knowing smirk.
They'd arrived back in L.A., to pick up Rusty from Castillo's daughter's home, just in time for a for-real family barbecue.
Ribs and veggie burgers were in the offering, along with kettle chips, Caprese salad, and then grilled stone fruit and vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Sharon adored Kara, and considered her to be a daughter, as well. The two women were cut from the same Bad Ass cloth, and each had tremendous respect for the other.
"I loved it," Sharon said of the unexpected, but treasured time at the cabin. "So much in fact, I highly recommend that you do the same for Lee. It will be very good for your marriage."
The normally unflappable young woman turned bright pink, at Sharon's words. When she finally found her words, she said, "Good to know- I think. If I can make that happen, ya know any good babysitters?"
Sharon eyed her lover, who stood holding Kacey, and talking warmly with Rusty.
Her son had grown so much as a human being, since Martin Castillo came into their lives, and he was becoming a very likable young man. The snark was still there, on occasion- it would be weird if it wasn't- but towards the people he loved and those who loved him, Rusty Beck was a genuinely nice person and was now not afraid to show it.
And of course, Castillo had been very good for her as well.
"I think I know one or two someones," Sharon stated wryly, as she envisioned special Mimi & Abu Time with their favorite baby girl.
And she couldn't wait!
