Ch. 7 The Visit
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A FEW MORE CHAPTERS IN TEXAS BEFORE IT'S BACK TO VEGAS!
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Ch. 7 The Visit
Sara woke up and wandered downstairs in search of food. Grayson was craving meat again, and Sara had made a pact with the unborn child to give in a few times a week. She rubbed her stomach and smiled. "You are definitely your daddy's boy." Reaching the kitchen she saw Jillian and Bill sipping coffee and talking at the breakfast table. Once seeing her they smiled, and Jillian offered to make her breakfast. "I'd love some bacon and tea, but please don't go to any trouble. I can fix it myself." "Sara honey, I don't mind. Have a seat and it will be ready soon." "Thanks Jillian. Um, did Nick arrive yet?" Sara didn't know why she was uneasy asking that. She knew he was here, but didn't want to seem like she was seeking him out, even though she was. Jillian and Bill passed a knowing look and smiled at the brunette. Bill was the one who responded. "Pancho arrived while you were asleep. He is staying at his house down by the pond. If you want to take the Audi to see him, go ahead." Jillian handed Sara the cup of tea and the keys. "I can't thank you guys enough. I appreciate you letting me come down here." "Sara honey, you are like family. You are welcome here anytime!"
Once Sara finished the tea and two strips of bacon she dressed for her visit with Nick. She hated that nothing seem to fit her anymore, and hoped he wouldn't mind the "big as a house look." Pulling on a simple dress, Sara studied her image in the mirror. She didn't look too bad, brushing her hair, light make up and she was ready. Hearing her phone ring she looked at the caller ID, not surprised to see the Vegas number. "Hey Morgan! How is it going?" "Hey Sara. Everything is going well, I just wanted to call and check up on you. Curious as to where you ended up." Sara thought about it and knew she could confide in Morgan. "Well I am in Texas at the Stokes Ranch. Nick just arrived, and I am getting ready to visit him at his house." "Wait, You are in Texas? Nick has his own house there?" "Yea he uh all the siblings have a house on the ranch. I wanted to visit the family of my child, and its a great place to relax." "Wow. Who knew. Are you going to confess to Nick you are in love with him? Or will you two still dance around that subject? Oh by the way, Anthony has been bugging all of us about you. Said you are not returning his calls or texts." "Please don't tell him where I am. I just don't want to deal with him right now. I plan on talking to Nick, just not sure how it will go." "Well let me know! OH I do have something to tell you...I'm pregnant!" "Morgan that's great! Congratulations" "Thank you. Greg is ecstatic. I am about 5 weeks along, and not enjoying the morning sickness." Laughing Sara remembered how she had suffered. "Crackers and ginger ale work the best. Hey I am heading out now. I will let you know how it goes, and please don't tell Anthony." "Thanks for the tip, and good luck. Don't worry about Anthony, my lips are sealed." With that Sara and Morgan ended the call. Grabbing the keys Sara headed to seek out Nick.
Nick's house
Nick was making his favorite chocolate chip pancakes with a side of bacon. He had synced his I pod, and was playing George Strait on the audio system in the house. He had tried to sleep, but ended up tossing and turning. He didn't know why he was confused. He didn't want to hurt Monika, but didn't want to hurt Sara either. He wished he hadn't proposed so quickly to Monika. He knew that she had pushed him into buying the ring, and had thrown him for a loop when she yelled yes at the restaurant. He hadn't planned on proposing so soon, but he had mistakenly taken the ring with him to dinner.
Hearing a car pull up, he was surprised to see Sara step out and not his mom. He quickly glanced at his appearance in the hall mirror before answering the door, shorts and t-shirt will have to do he thought. "Hey Sara, didn't expect to see you here." "Yea I didn't tell anyone I was coming here. I needed to get away, and your mom wanted to throw a baby shower before I was given the "no flying" restriction." Walking in she smelled the pancakes, and her stomach growled. Feeling Grayson kick she placed a hand on her stomach hoping he would calm down. "Are you making pancakes?" "Yep, Stokes specialty. Would you like some?" "Well I think Grayson does, he is kicking me hard. He has me wanting meat more and more, definitely your child." "Can I feel him kick?" Sara smiled at Nick. She knew his touch would drive her crazy, but he should feel his son. "Come here." Taking Nick's hands she placed on her belly where he was kicking. Nick felt the kicks and smiled. Looking up at Sara, time stopped, and he forgot to breathe. Before he realized what was happening, Nick leaned in and kissed her. Sara was surprised to feel Nick's lips on hers. The feelings it evoked struck right to her core. Her heart started pounding, hormones raging. She felt the desire for this man swell up as she deepened the kiss. Coming up for air the two stepped apart and grinned. "I uh..." Nick wasn't sure what to say. He had a fiance, but kissing Sara felt right. He never felt these feelings kissing Monika. "Shh Nick. Don't say anything right now. Let's eat, and then talk." Nick nodded and walked back into the kitchen. Sara followed ,and leaned against the counter watching him flip pancakes expertly. "You have to teach me how to do that." "Its just a flip of the wrist. What the Great Sara Sidle can't flip pancakes?" Sara smiled and playfully slapped him on the arm.
"I'm full. Those were wonderful." Sara claimed pushing away from the table. "Did Grayson get enough?" "Oh yea, your son has settled again." Sara glanced around the open kitchen to the living room. Remembering the first time Nick had brought her here. He'd bragged about how he'd decorated his house, and how proud he was of it. The spacious 5 bedroom Ranch style house was beautiful. He'd decorated in a Texas decor mixed with country. He even had a game room and a theater upstairs.
Knowing they needed to talk, but not wanting to ruin the moment Nick asked if she wanted to watch a movie. They both cleaned up the kitchen, and Nick couldn't help but notice how normal and right it felt. Going with instinct he grabbed Sara and pinned her against the counter. Her mouth formed an "O" and Nick could see the desire and love shining in her eyes. He gave her a quick kiss before releasing her.
Sara watched Nick head out to go upstairs. Startled at what had just happened, she leaned back to catch her breath. "SARA! ARE YOU COMING?" Nick yelled. Pushing away she headed to the stairs, "Yes I am. Chill. I'm slow."
Settling on the couch, the two had selected a rom com to watch. Nick put his arm around Sara to pull her close. Snuggling up to Nick she placed a kiss on his cheek. The soon to be parents fell asleep half way through the movie with Sara laying on Nick's chest, Monika and Anthony forgotten for the moment.
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