Ch 10
Trish was enjoying spending the day with Kane and his family. Sara and Undertaker had made her feel very welcome in their home. She was helping Sara clean up after dinner when Melissa came into the kitchen carrying her six month old niece Sadie in one arm and her two year old niece Gaby in the other.
"We had to get away from the guys. They are having a burping contest with Chase," Melissa said making Sara and Trish laugh.
"Chase loves when Kane and John come around. They are always goofing around and teaching him bad habits," Sara smiled.
"How old is Chase?" Trish asked peeking out into the family room at Kane laughing while his nephew burped loudly.
"He is seven going on twenty," Sara beamed with happiness talking about her and Mark's oldest.
"He is growing up so fast. It seems like only yesterday he was Sadie's age," Melissa kissed her niece's head.
"I'm enjoying my girls being little as long as I can," Sara said taking Sadie. "Do you want to have children one day Trish?"
"I definitely want to have at least one boy and one girl," Trish really hoped one day she would be able to have a family. "Are you and John planning to have children?"
"Yes, after we are married and settled," Melissa's face lit up. "I think we will keep having babies till we have one of each."
"Damn that could keep us very busy," John came into the kitchen wrapping his arms around her. "At least it's a good kind of busy," he smiled kissing her cheek.
"Is the contest over?" Sara asked.
"Yes, Taker won," John smirked as Taker walked into the room with a proud smile.
"I couldn't lose in front of my boy. I'll have to teach Gaby my talent next," Taker took his daughter making her smile happily.
"You better be kidding," Sara looked at him as he gave her a kiss then walked out of the room smirking. "I better get Sadie to bed. Do you mind giving me a hand Trish?"
"No, not at all," Trish was surprised Sara had asked her.
"Thanks, you can take Sadie up to her room. It's the last door on the right. I'll be right there with her bath tub," Sara said taking Sadie from Melissa and handing her to Trish.
"Hey little angel," Trish smiled holding the baby close as she headed up the stairs. Sara waited till she heard Sadie's door open before opening a cabinet under the sink getting out a huge picnic basket.
"I'll try to give you two as much time as I can to set things up for Kane and Trish," Sara whispered not wanting Kane to hear.
"Thanks Sara," Melissa smiled hugging her sister in law.
"It's no problem. I want Kane to be happy," Sara said as she headed up the stairs to help Trish. John and Melissa were about to open the back door when Kane came into the kitchen for a beer.
"Where are you two going?" Kane asked seeing the basket.
"We decided to have dessert under the stars," Melissa said squeezing John's hand.
"Have fun," Kane said heading back to help Mark with Gaby and Chase.
Melissa and John hurried outside before Kane came back. They started walking along the path that led to the perfect spot for Kane and Trish to have some romantic time together.
"Do you think this will work?" John asked as they neared the gazebo overlooking a small pond.
"I hope so," Melissa said as he put the basket down. "It's definitely a beautiful night, absolutely perfect for romance," she looked up at the star filled cloudless night.
"Hmm about after we set things up here we have some romantic time," John wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her back against him.
"I love that idea," she smiled caressing his arms. "Do you want to set up the lights while I deal with the table?"
"Sure angel, in one second," he turned her around to face him. He stared into her gorgeous green eyes before kissing her lovingly. "I love you Melissa."
"I love you more," she whispered against his lips. "Come on lets get this done." John nodded in agreement slowly letting her go. She opened the basket handing him a string of clear Christmas lights. He gave her one more quick kiss before starting the job of illuminating the gazebo while Melissa got to work on the rest of the surprise.
Undertaker leaned back on the couch holding Gaby while she slept. Chase was sitting next to Kane almost dozing off as they all watched Chase's favorite show Drake and Josh. Undertaker was about to take Gaby up to bed when he saw Sara in the doorway giving him the thumbs up sign. He winked at her.
"Hey Kane, do you mind doing me a favor?"
"Sure what do you need?" Kane looked over at him.
"I took the kids out to the gazebo this morning and I left Gaby's favorite bunny there. Do you mind getting it? She'll wake up in the middle of the night looking for it," Taker softly asked not wanting to wake Gaby.
"No problem, I'll be right back. If Trish comes down, tell her where I went," Kane stood going towards the back door.
"I will," Taker grinned knowing Sara had already sent Trish on an errand to the gazebo.
Kane headed out the back door down the path to the gazebo. He was surprised to see lights coming from the gazebo. He slowed his pace hearing light music playing.
"What is going on?" he asked looking around before continuing to the gazebo surprised to find it lit brightly with lights around its rails. His eyes were suddenly drawn to Trish standing in the center of the gazebo looking at the candlelit table. She felt his stare looking over at him.
"Kane, did you do this?" Trish softly asked.
"No, I'm not good with romantic ideas but I think I know who did," Kane smiled knowing his family was behind the surprise. "Can I have this dance?" he asked as a slow song started to play.
"Yes you may," she blushed taking his hand letting him pull her into his strong arms. They danced in silence for awhile enjoying the perfect romantic night. Trish froze for a minute looking up into Kane's eyes. "Thank you for bringing me with you. I'm really enjoying spending time with you and your family."
"You can come anytime you like," he ran his fingers along her cheek kissing her softly. She kissed him then slowly pulled away resting her face against his chest as she thought about how wonderful it would be to be in a real relationship no more sneaking around.