A.N. ok so i didnt load more then one chapter...so sue me....anyways im gonna work on it every night that i can as long as im not working....oh yeah disclaimers....I OWN NOTHING!!!! other then original thought :P anyways thanks to all who added my story to their faves and such too....ill add more soon
Unwelcome News
Derek woke the next morning to the smell of bacon, eggs, and pancakes. He looked at the time and saw that it was nearly ten o'clock. For a few minutes he just laid there listening to the hustle of Casey in the kitchen. Or at least he hoped it was Casey. He had slept well and had a perfect dream of him and Casey, together on a private island, alone and intimate. Waking up to her cooking made it even better. Finally he stretched and climbed out of bed. He was heading for his door when he thought that it would be best to put at least something on, so he turned around and grabbed his robe out of the closet, putting it on as he headed downstairs.
"Wow Casey, this looks amazing. Did you have all this catered here? Because I know how you are in the kitchen." Derek said referring to the "perfect dinner" she had made for her dad.
"Very funny Derek." Casey replied, piling a few more pancakes on the griddle. "For your information, Jack paid for a few cooking classes for me and now I can make a four-or five-course meal. So yes the food is safe to eat. But if you don't believe me then by all means wait for Jack to eat some first."
"Smart guy having you trained before he eats. Where is the old boy anyways?" Derek asked with a mouth full of bacon. Though he knew it wasn't likely, he hoped that Jack wasn't around and wouldn't be for some time.
"He had just climbed into the shower a few minutes ago. He just got back from his morning run. We were out late last night so he didn't get an early run in like he would have liked." Casey replied hoping that Derek wouldn't hear the fear in her voice. She knew from experience how Jack is if his routine gets messed up or interrupted. "Well go ahead and dig in Derek." Casey said as she placed the food on the table. "There's no reason that you have to wait on Jack to eat."
"Aw how sweet. My princess made breakfast just in time for me to be getting out of my shower. Let's see now. Today is Sunday right. And Sundays mean its French toast for breakfast, right honey." Jack said coming into the room.
"Well," Casey hesitated wondering if Jack would blow in front of Derek. "It's not our kitchen dear, and I don't know where Derek keeps his bread so I couldn't make French toast. But I found pancake mix in his pantry so I thought why not pancakes instead. Perhaps," Casey hesitated again. "We could have French toast tomorrow."
Jack glared and stepped towards Casey. Casey held her breath afraid of the beating she would get. Instead Jack grabbed her around the waist and brought her into a hug. "Of course it's ok honey. I should have figured that you wouldn't know where stuff is. And don't worry about having French toast tomorrow. We'll just have to run to the store tonight to make sure we have the stuff for our regular." Jack leaned in to give Casey a kiss on the cheek. "But DON'T let it happen again." He whispered in her ear. Jack grabbed a plate and helped himself to about half of the pancakes that were on the table. Casey breathed a sigh of relief, and then helped herself to a pancake.
Derek was just beginning to get use to having breakfast every morning. He was also eager to be getting home after work. He finally felt like he had something worth working for. And then it happened. He came home early as he had been doing for the last 3 weeks only to see suitcases by the door. Worried about what was happening he hurried down the hall to Casey's room. She was sitting there, cross legged on the floor putting more clothes in yet another suitcase.
"What's going on?" Derek asked in concern. Casey jumped and turned around.
"Jack found us a place. We can move in tomorrow he says, so he wants to be packed tonight." Casey replied relieved that it was just Derek and not Jack who had snuck up on her. She gave Derek a half hearted smile. "I was just getting use to the idea of staying here and cooking for more then just two people. Oh well I guess, such is life." Casey said as she went back to packing.
"A new place huh? Well I suppose it's a good thing. After all you two do need to have your own place. Where is this place?" Derek asked starting to stress and worry that his Casey might be to far way for him to be there for.
"Just downtown somewhere. It's a safe neighborhood he says, so I shouldn't worry about being home alone." Casey replied putting the last of their clothes into suitcases.
"And how often are you expecting to be left home alone?" Derek knew how downtown could be at night, even in the "safe" neighborhoods. He was worrying more and more about his Casey and that fact scared him. He had been able to keep it hidden for so long about his true feelings for her, and he didn't think he could keep it in for much longer.
"Don't worry Derek. I wont be left home alone all that much. Maybe a night or two every week, that's all. You don't have to keep treating me like a lil sister that you have to protect. I'm grown up and can take care of myself." Casey said, trying to convince herself as much as Derek.
Derek looked at the clock. It was 5 o'clock. Jack had called and said he would be there by 6:30 and that Casey was to have everything ready to go. They would be moving tonight. Derek watched as Casey made dinner. She also kept glancing at the clock and with every minute that passed she seemed to get more and more depressed. By 6 o'clock dinner was ready. Casey handed Derek a plate of food but didn't get any herself.
"Aren't you going to eat Space-case?" Derek asked a bit concerned.
"No, I'm going to wait until Jack gets home to eat with him." Casey replied, hoping that it sounded like the truth. Derek took a few bites of his food but found he wasn't really hungry so he wound up playing with it on his plate instead. Jack showed up at exactly 6:30 and ate his food quickly. Casey barely managed to get a few bites in before he was ready to go. While Jack brought the luggage to the car, Casey cleaned the dishes. Afterwards she went in search of Derek to say goodbye. "Tell him bye for me. And hurry up." Jack said carrying the last of their things to the car. Casey found Derek in his home office attempting to work. She came up behind him and glanced over his shoulder. Other then his papers there was a picture of the two of them sitting right in front of him. The picture was from one of the few times they actually got along. It had been to plan Lizzy and Edwin's co-birthday party. Outside the car horn honked bringing Casey back to reality.
"We are leaving now Derek. I just wanted to say good bye and return your key to you." Casey struggled to keep her voice calm and level. "Do you just want me to put it back under the plant outside?" Derek spun around in the chair, stood up and wrapped Casey in a hug, pulling her close. "No Casey. I want you to keep it, for any time that you just need a place to escape. I'm always here for you ok?" Derek didn't even try to hide his emotions. it took Casey aback to find that not only was Derek holding her and crying, but she too had tears. She pulled back and looked Derek in the eyes. What she saw there frightened her and thrilled her at the same time. Before she could question it though, Derek gently pushed her out into the hall reminding her that her husband was waiting. Casey hurried down the stairs and outside, pausing only long enough to dry her eyes in front of the hall mirror. She just barely got the car door closed before it sped off into the night and towards their new home. Derek had watched as the love of his life walk out of his life once more.
