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Double Dating
Chapter Four- Abby and Connor
Becker, Abby, Connor and Jess left their respective areas, and met up in the car park. Connor immediately went up to Abby and kissed her cheek. She, in turn, smiled up at him pleased to see the sparkle in his eyes and his huge toothy grin and dimple etching his cheek.
"Did you have fun?" she asked him.
"It was amazing!" he replied happily "And I've bought you something- show you later…in private!" he whispered.
Abby felt suddenly elated. Her Connor was back! All the bad feeling and awkwardness after New Dawn was gone. She hoped it would never ever return. They'd talked long and hard after they'd finally returned home to the flat they shared with Jess after New Dawn. It had been very late- but this needed to be done for the sake of their future together. Abby hadn't held back for once- she had to do this. She had to tell him her feelings- she'd been too good at hiding them from everyone for so long, but not this time. She'd asked him to marry her and that, to her, meant a full commitment- no secrets; all feelings out in the open. If she couldn't share her fears- her hopes and dreams- with the man who would become her husband, then they shouldn't be together.
So she had told Connor, amid a few shed tears, everything that she'd felt during that time- when he took everything Philip said over her and treated her like she was too stupid to understand and didn't matter. She explained the heartache she'd felt when she'd tried to talk to him about Philip and Helen, but he'd sent her away saying he had to work. She told him it was also her fault- she should have told him before how proud she was of him- he didn't need to prove it to her. She'd often laughed about his inventions- with Jenny and Danny! But she was truly proud of the man he had become.
She at last admitted her fears when they were trapped in the Cretacious, and the terror that they'd never find their way home- the times she'd cried when he was 'hunt gathering', never letting him see the dread she felt about being lost forever- but she also told him of the joy and happiness she had felt when they'd finally declared their love for each other, that one magical night watching the sun sink down in the sky, hearing sounds from a past only they would ever hear- the only two people in the world.
She told him she wanted to marry him more than anything and admitted, a little pink cheeked that she (eventually) wanted a family with him. He was the only man for her, and she loved him!
Connor, whose feelings were always in the open for all to see, had cried too. She could see his insecurities that had emerged during New Dawn disappear slightly as he lifted his head high rather than look at the floor in dejection as he had started to do. He also opened up to her- still with much bluster and stumbling as was his habit, but she didn't stop him as she usually did from continuing slowly until he finally managed to tell her everything that was on his mind. He needed to tell her how he'd felt, so that they could start afresh. He told her of his fears that they'd got together just because they were the only two people in the Cretacious. She'd always pushed him away before, and he found it hard to believe she really loved him. He told her of his joy when they had stayed together once they were back, but he still felt the need to prove to her that he was worthy of her love. Added to that was his obsession of carrying on Cutter's work- to live up to his promise made to Cutter as they sat together in Cutter's last moments, and also of his hero- worship of Philip Burton. He'd felt betrayed by Abby, with her sneaking around with Matt behind his back, and hadn't been able to understand it.
He'd cried, tears coursing down his cheeks, apologising again and again to Abby for not seeing clearly- he was the one in the wrong- he could only see Philip's vision and the wonderful gift he would give the world! Only it wasn't Philip's vision at all- it was another of Helen's plans to destroy the world! He tried to explain to Abby the devastation he'd felt, the desolation and sickness at what he so nearly caused to happen. He'd been ready to give up his life and remain in the future he helped create. Abby's whispered words to him in that godforsaken place had been a single ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds, giving him a hope that he didn't feel he deserved.
As they talked, they'd clung together, spilling out their innermost thoughts and they felt all the fears and doubts disperse, leaving them stronger and more secure in their love for each other. They'd spent as much time together as they could, since then, and had become inseparable, much to the indulgent looks from their team mates and Lester's eye rolling and sarcastic comments about 'Shaggy and Daphne' needing to 'get a room'.
Connor had never felt happier in his life. After Jess and he had seen all the costumes, they'd exited the exhibition to a small room where there were souvenirs to buy. He'd seen the perfect gift he wanted to get Abby- a beautiful replica of the bikini Princess Leia had worn, in a soft metallic material. Jess had helped him to get the size right as he was a little embarrassed to ask the sales assistant's advice, and went rather pink in the face. He planned to ask Abby to wear it tonight after the meal when they were alone, and he was hoping to present her with an engagement ring that had been in his family for many years. He was terrified she wouldn't like it, but Jess had assured him it was perfect for her, and that she'd love it!
Abby had spent a lovely day too, and she was almost surprised to think that she'd had fun with Becker of all people. Although she thought of him as a good friend, she still saw him as being rather emotionless- although it made her smile when she remembered the look he and Jess had shared when she'd come round after the beetle incident- several emotions had shown on his face before he'd stammered about having 'security stuff' to do, and rushed off! She'd seen relief, a moment when Jess and Becker's eyes had locked together- spoilt by a slightly awkward and embarrassed silence before he quickly left.
Abby decided she'd enjoy watching the couple at their meal tonight, and see if there was a spark between them. If so, she was going to help Jess 'get her man!' She was so happy; she wanted everyone else to be happy too. She didn't want to watch the two of them dance around each other as she and Connor had. She realised now with hind sight how silly they'd both been- so much time wasted!
She couldn't wait until they had enjoyed their meal tonight with their friends, and then she would have Connor to herself again - just the two of them, holding each other close. Since New Dawn, she treasured those quiet moments above everything else- Connor made her laugh by calling it 'huddling together for warmth.'
But first there was their double date. Should be fun!...
To Be Continued…
