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Chapter 9

Vincent pulled away from Catherine and looked in her eyes.

"We need to get you inside, its way to cold out her for you and the baby" Vincent quickly picked Catherine up and carried her to the trail.

"Vincent I can walk" Catherine chuckled.

"I like holding you just where you are" Vincent kissed her nose and continued his walk to the cabin.

"JT is handling this much better than I thought he would" Catherine lifted her head to look at Vincent.

"I think we are over thinking it a little. I am sure he has dug into the antacids you bought" Vincent passed by the bench and looked out at the mountains.

"You think?" Catherine questioned.

"If I know JT he is eating them like candy right now" Vincent chuckled.

"So what do we do now?" Catherine asked as Vincent stopped at the end of the trail and placed her on her feet.

"We take it one day at a time" Vincent hugged her tightly.

"Okay, one day at a time" Catherine agreed as she took his hand into hers and they began the walk to the house.

Catherine suddenly sneezed and Vincent looked at her.

"Sorry" Catherine smiled sniffling.

"How are you feeling?" Vincent took the steps beside Catherine.

"Um, a little stuffy and tired" Catherine admitted as they stepping inside the house.

Catherine sneezed again and Vincent picked her up moving upstairs. He carefully placed her on the bed and pulled the covers back. Catherine smiled as Vincent removed her boots and jacket. Catherine stood up and went to the bathroom to change clothes. She finally emerged in her flannel pants and a t-shirt she had taken ownership of that belonged to Vincent. She climbed into the bed as Vincent pulled the covers around her.

"Thank you" Catherine sniffled.

"Of course" he smiled and grabbed the TV remote placing it beside her.

"Vincent can you do me a favor?" Catherine sat up.

"Anything" Vincent moved to her side.

"Can you hand me my jeans for a second" she pointed to them.

Vincent went and grabbed them bringing them to her. She dug in the pocket and pulled out the pieces of paper with her results on them and handed them to Vincent.

"What's this?" he began to open it.

"The results. I didn't know if it would matter but it has all my blood information and stuff like that" Catherine sniffed again.

"I am sure JT would be interested so we can maybe find out what to expect" Vincent folded them back and tucked them into his pocket.

"Are you hungry or anything?" Vincent touched her forehead realizing she was getting warm.

"Not really" Catherine smiled at him.

"If you need anything let me know" he looked at her.

"Actually could you stay with me until I fall asleep?" Catherine asked.

"Always" he chuckled and removed his shoes before climbing in with her.

Catherine cuddled against him as he wrapped her into his arms. It didn't take long for Catherine to drift to sleep in his arms. Vincent held her a little bit longer when something in Vincent came to light at the realization he was going to be a father. He swore in that moment that Catherine and their child would be safe no matter what Murfield brought at them. He would kill anyone who hurt her. Vincent relished the moment for a few more minutes before he heard JT calling him. Vincent carefully removed himself from the bed tucking the covers around Catherine and placing a soft kiss on her forehead before shutting the door and stepping out.

Vincent finally made his way to the living room smiling to himself. JT looked at him and popped another antacid into his mouth.

"What's up man" Vincent sat down across from him.

"How is Catherine doing?" JT asked him.

"She has a cold coming on but other than that she is sleeping. Why?" Vincent was both curious and worried at JT's expression.

"Good" JT took a drink of a beer and sat it down.

"Oh Catherine said to give you these, but I want them back" Vincent handed him the papers from his pocket.

"What are these?" JT opened the papers his eyes getting big.

"Her test results. She thought you might want to look at them and maybe give us an idea of what to expect" Vincent was suddenly nervous.

"I can try, it would be better to have some of her actual blood to test it against yours since her hormones are changing with the baby's" JT looked at Vincent.

"Do you think the baby could hurt her?" Vincent sat up looking JT in the eyes.

"I don't know but if I went on theory I would say no. I think that some of your human genes as well as hers may actually balance out with the baby. It's too soon to know though. Once I do the initial check we can check every month so keep tabs" JT met his eyes.

"Okay, what about the serum? Do you have the results?" Vincent relaxed a little.

"Not yet but soon" JT nodded.

Vincent took a deep breath and stood up moving to the kitchen trying to figure out what to make Catherine for dinner. Vincent moved Catherine's purse and a bottle fell from it. He quickly picked the bottle up and read the label. He knew the name for the prenatal vitamins and tossed them back in her purse before moving to look in the fridge.

Catherine awoke sometime later feeling a little better. She stretched and looked out the window realizing it was dark. She climbed from the bed and made her way to take a hot shower. She started the shower and added a vaporizer to the floor. She removed her clothes and climbed into the hot shower letting the vapors do their job. She finished her shower and wrapped a towel around her before moving to the bedroom for some warm clothes. She slid on a pair of black sweats and an old band t-shirt. She brushed her hair braiding it to the side. Catherine took her towel to the bathroom and suddenly felt dizzy. She quickly gripped the sink to steady herself. After a moment she straightened and took a deep breath. She shook her head and made her way downstairs. When she landed on the bottom step she smiled as she heard Vincent laughing at JT. She made her way to the kitchen and took a seat at the bar as Vincent fixed them a plate. It smelled amazing and Catherine's stomach growled louder. Vincent had fixed chicken Parmesan with a fresh spinach salad.

"This looks amazing" Catherine grinned as she cut up her chicken. She took a big bite and smiled meeting Vincent's eyes.

"You make a mean chicken Parmesan" Catherine grinned at him.

"Thank you, one of my many talents" Vincent laughed.

"Oh I think I have seen the other talents" Catherine teased catching his eyes.

"Oh have you?" Vincent challenged.

"Unless I am missing something" Catherine winked at him.

Vincent was about to respond when JT burst through the side door.

"JT what is it?" Vincent asked him.

"The serum" JT said breathless.

"What about it?" Catherine turned to him.

"It's not a cure but it can suppress the drug that Murfield gave you" JT smiled.

"Are you serious?" Vincent stood suddenly.

"Yes man"JT laughed.

"That's amazing" Catherine smiled.

"When do we do this?" Vincent asked him.

"I want to run it one more time to be certain, but if the results are the same then whenever you're ready" JT grinned.

"Great" Vincent moved to Catherine then pulling her into his arms kissing her sweetly on the cheek.

Vincent couldn't believe the good news. He was finally going to get the chance to do what he loved, to have a life with Catherine without the fear he couldn't control what he was. Vincent sat Catherine back down and looked to JT who moved to the kitchen to fix a plate of food. Once he had his food he sat at the bar next to Catherine and Vincent. After eating JT turned to Catherine as she pushed her plate away.

"Catherine if it's okay, I would like to have a sample of your blood to run some tests"JT met her eyes.

"Sure is everything okay?" Catherine looked to Vincent and then back to JT.

"Yes, I want to compare Vincent's blood, with yours since your hormones will be a little different with the baby"

"Oh okay, when do you need it?" Catherine said smiling to him.

"Tomorrow" JT took a big bite of his last piece of chicken.

"Sounds like a plan" Catherine moved off of the stool.

"I'll be right back" Catherine kissed Vincent on the cheek and left the room to go to the bathroom.

The night was spent watching TV in the living room with JT. They watched a few game shows and then turned to the news to see if Murfield had made any headlines. Suddenly the news flashed to report that the Murfield headquarters had been shut done as investigation had taken place with samples and records of the drug being used. They also had several people in custody with the killing of the men and women who were given the drug but there were reports that two agents have yet to be found and could pose a serious risk to anyone they encountered. There were photos posted of the two men at large and Vincent stiffened at the sight of them. He knew them all too well.

"Well that's a good thing but still it leaves us wondering where the missing agents are" Catherine pointed out.

"That is a good question" Vincent started but stopped when his picture flashed on the TV.

"Vincent Keller is believed to be alive and could close the case against Murfield if he can come forward in a class action lawsuit against Murfield. Anyone with information about his whereabouts may contact the following number" the news reporter said before Vincent clicked the TV off.

JT looked at Vincent his face concerned.

"You can't be thinking about it?" JT stunned standing.

"If it's the only way to end Murfield once and for all then I am thinking about it. I have more to think about now JT" Vincent took Catherine's hand into his.

"Just don't do anything rash okay" JT walked past the couch.

"I promise I will let you know what I decide" Vincent looked at him.

JT nodded and left the room leaving Catherine and Vincent alone.

Catherine turned and looked at Vincent.

"What are you thinking?" Catherine touched his cheek bringing him back from where ever he was.

Vincent looks at Catherine his eyes softening at the sight of her in his arms.

"I was thinking about taking you to bed" Vincent grinned scooping Catherine up before she could protest.

"Hmm, that is interesting. Are we sleeping?" Catherine batted her eyelashes at Vincent.

"Sleeping is the last thing on my mind right now" Vincent's voice grew rough with desire as he took the steps two at a time.

Catherine could feel her stomach clench in anticipation, it felt like it had been forever since they were in each other's arms making love. Vincent opened the door to the bed room and immediately took Catherine to the bed setting her down. Catherine moved to her knees as Vincent stood in front of her. Catherine lifted herself pulling his lips to hers as she slid her hands to his shirt pulling it over his head and tossing it to the floor. Catherine took her hands and ran it up his chest taking time to outline the perfect chisel of his chest. She leaned her lips to trail light kisses across his scar to the corner of his mouth before claiming his lips again.

Vincent moved his hands to her shirt pulling it over her head and quickly tossing it aside before moving his hands to her back unhooking her bra letting it fall away. Vincent ran his hands over her back to her breasts rubbing her tender nipples between his fingertips as Catherine moaned. Catherine moved her hands to his jeans unbuttoning them and pushing them down. Vincent helped her rid himself of his pants. Vincent stood in front of Catherine naked as he pushed her gently on her back pulling her pants off smiling to see she had not worn any underwear.

He tossed the pants aside and began a slow kissing trail up her legs to her wet core. Once Vincent reached his destination he pulled Catherine closer as he began to nibble and lick at her tasting her slowly. Catherine's head fell back as a moan escaped her lips. Vincent continued to torment her slowly and Catherine gripped the sheets forcefully as she neared her orgasm. Vincent sensed it was close and nipped her swollen flesh sending her over the edge calling his name. Vincent kissed her things as he trailed kisses up her stomach to her waiting breasts taking his time to taste each one before claiming Catherine's lips with his. Vincent crawled on the bed settling himself between Catherine's thighs. With one look he entered her as Catherine's back arched in pleasure.

Vincent moved slowly wanting this to last. Catherine ran her nails down his back as he claimed her lips. Suddenly Catherine wanted to be on top and flipped Vincent on to his back earning a gasp from his lips as Catherine smirked running her hands down his chest as he gripped her hips grinding with her. Slowly they continued for some time before collapsing in each other's arms. Catherine curled herself against Vincent as he breathing slowed and she felt her eyes falling. Vincent held her close as his eyes grew heavy. He kissed her forehead before his eyes drifted close to a deep sleep.