Laura stood outside of her hotel room and fought with the door in an attempt to enter. Exhausted from a long flight she couldn't tell if she was too tired or if the door was defaulted. Regardless, she didn't care. All she could think about was a hot shower and a long night sleep. Dropping her bag on the floor Laura kicked off her shoes and unzipped her skirt. She instantly felt relief as her expanding waistline was finally freed from the constricting fabric. Taking a few steps further Laura noticed the lamp on in the corner.
"My God!" Laura gasped startled, her hand protectively covering her midsection and the other her heart. "What are you doing here?"
"What do you think?" Bill asked setting down his book and walking over to his wife. "I've waited four weeks to see you, I wasn't about to wait another day."
Laura held her hand up to Bill's cheek and took up a deep breath. She'd missed him. She tried not to but she couldn't help it.
"Missed you," Bill said giving Laura a kiss before embracing her.
"I missed you too," Laura replied falling against his chest. "I'm so glad you're here."
"Me too."
"Where's Kara?"
"With Saul and Ellen. They'll watch her till we get back."
"What about the boys?" Laura asked pulling back and taking off her blazer. "You're suppose to get them tomorrow."
"I told Carolanne my trip was delayed," Bill replied watching his wife step out of her skirt.
"She must have been thrilled," Laura muttered unbuttoning her blouse and revealing her enlarged abdomen.
"She'll get over it," Bill said reaching out to feel her stomach.
"Don't," Laura pleaded recoiling from his touch. "Not tonight. I had a long flight. I just want to shower and go to bed."
Looking up at her husband, Laura knew he was disappointed but she couldn't bring herself to discuss the pregnancy.
"I'm not pushing you away," she promised. "I'm just tired. I want to shower and cuddle with my husband."
"I can shower and cuddle," Bill replied suggestively, a sparkle in his clear blue eyes.
"I didn't mean it like that," Laura smirked rolling her eyes.
"But it's a good plan," Bill assured brushing back a stray piece of her hair.
"I can't -"
"We can't do everything but..." Bill said trailing kisses along her neck and nibbling on her ear. "We can do other things."