Chapter 10: Give In

Jessica walked into the foyer of the hotel. She had been walking around for a while and decided it was probably time to come inside. She was still a little agitated so she didn't go up to the room. She knew better than to go to bed when she upset. She sat in the foyer deep in thought.

"Care to be disturbed?" Cuddy asked.

Jessica looked up at Cuddy and smiled. "Hi."

"Hi. Are you okay?" Cuddy asked sitting on one of the couches across from Jessica.

"I'm—"

"Don't say fine." Cuddy said. "There is no point of lying to me."

"Okay, then." Jessica was not used to Cuddy being blunt in personal affairs but she could deal with it. "What do you want to know?"

"Are you okay from the miscarriage? You hardly took any personal time." Cuddy had been generous in telling Jessica she could take time off from work.

"I wanted to get back to work as soon as possible. Plus, it made things better…It was a nice distraction."

"What about now?"

"Work and the miscarriage aren't the problem."

"Then what is it?"

"I need a drink. What about you?"

"I'll join you." Cuddy said and the two women stood up and went over to the bar.

"Gin and tonic on the rocks." Jessica said as she sat down at the bar.

"Margarita with salt." Cuddy said as she sat down to Jessica. The two women received their drinks and quietly sat. Jessica looked deep into her drink but didn't touch the liquid. "Usually, you drink and talk." Cuddy said.

"I don't drink when I'm upset and I never drink gin and tonic. My mother used to drink these all the time. I can barely stand the smell. I just order the drink when I need to think."

"I'll start then. Why are you down here instead of upstairs with Wilson?"

"I love my husband. He is perfect. I'm so happy that we are married and that we have Annabelle. I couldn't ask for anything better in my life."

"Then what is the problem?"

"My husband, as you know, can be the most selfless man ever."

"Uh huh,"

"Usually, that is great. It never bothers me except when I don't know what he wants and he won't tell me. Right now, I don't know if he wants another child because I want one or he does. Wilson has three ex-wives. Part of that is because is he never knew what he wanted… Then one day he woke up and knew what he want and it wasn't them. I don't want to wake up one day and not be wanted or needed anymore."

"Jessica," Cuddy suddenly felt a new compassion for Jessica that had never existed before. "That's not going to happen. Wilson adores you."

"I gave myself an abortion when I was an intern. I told Wilson after I had the miscarriage. I told him and he says everything is okay… The truth is he looks at me differently now. Now look at me and tell me it won't happen."

"Wilson is not going to leave you."

"I want a real drink." Jessica said before getting the bar tender's attention. "Vodka on the rock. Make it a double." Jessica got the drink and slowly took a sip.

Jessica slowly opened the door to the suite. She could hear the TV on in the other room. Wilson had fallen asleep watching it. She walked into the other room and grabbed a pair of pants pajamas. She quickly got ready for bed. Jessica went over the TV and turned it off before crawling into bed next to Wilson.

Wilson rolled over in the bed and looked at Jessica. She was awake. "Did I wake you?" Jessica asked.

"It's late. You had me worried. Where were you?" Wilson asked.

"I just walked around for awhile. I ended up having a drink and talk with Cuddy."

"Oh," Wilson said as Jessica intertwined her hand with his.

"Sorry that I didn't call." Jessica said and gave Wilson a gentle kiss.

"What is wrong?" Wilson asked as Jessica started to cry. Jessica was sobbing. Wilson sat up and pulled Jessica into his lap so he was cradling her. "Babe, tell me what is wrong." Jessica wrapped her arm around Wilson's neck and buried her head in his neck. "I can't understand you."

"Tell me you aren't going to leave me. I don't want to loose you."

"Who said anything about me leaving?" Pure shock was on Wilson's face. He couldn't imagine a life without Jessica. How she had come up with that idea was insane to him. "I love you. I am not going anywhere. I. Love. You." He said the last part so that it sunk deep into Jessica's mind.

Jessica looked at Wilson. "I know. I love you too." She gave Wilson a gentle kiss that gradually turned into more…

Sometimes, all we want is a connection. That connection of physical touch and emotions is a key part of being human. It is important and we sometimes forget that. When we forget how fragile and important connections are we can get into trouble. Sometimes, we slip and end up hurting ourselves or our love ones more than we could ever imagine. Then again, sometimes we end up on the right track and everything is…well, perfect.

Jessica was sweaty, out of breath, and in pure bliss. She lay on her back catching her breath. "That was…"

"Yeah…" Wilson said turning on his side to face Jessica and kissing her shoulder with his lips. "So…"

"So…?"

"What was going on earlier? Why was I going to leave you?"

Trying to avoid the question, Jessica wrapped a leg around Wilson's waist. "Well, obviously that isn't going to happen so why don't we concentrate on something else."

Wilson stopped kissing Jessica and looked her in the face. Something was off about his wife. "You don't avoid discussions."

"I'm not avoiding."

"Yes you are. Since when do you lie to avoid something?"

Jessica could bluff. In fact, she had a very good poker face but this was something different. "I love you and you love me. So there is nothing to worry about. Obviously, I was just upset and I overreacted earlier."

"I'll buy it for now but I want you to eventually tell me what is going on."

"Okay then." Jessica said. "Thank you."

"Your welcome." Wilson said even though he wasn't very happy with where the discussion had gone. He knew Jessica would come around and tell him the truth but until then he would have to patient. Thankfully, he was a patient man.

"What time is it?"

Wilson looked over at the clock behind Jessica. "Three in the morning…"

"We should probably go to sleep." Jessica said as her fingers walked across Wilson's chest.

"Probably…" Wilson said. He traced his lips across Jessica's lips. There lips were barely touching but the energy between them was ecstatic.

"We will be tired."

"Were going to be tired already." Wilson said right before he kissed Jessica. They both knew what that meant: screw it, they were going to stay up doing an extra curricular activity. They picked up right where they had left off.

"You are happy." House noted as Wilson sat down at a table in the conference room. Ignoring House, Wilson took out a pad of yellow paper and a pen. "You really aren't going to tell me, your best friend?" House asked shocked.

"My personal life doesn't belong to you." Wilson said.

"Goody two shoes."

"That's a new one."

"Oh, sarcasm." House said annoyed. He made a puppy face. "Come on, give me one small juicy detail." Wilson just shook his head. "Don't make me beg. That is your thing not mine."

"Even begging won't help you." Wilson said.

"What are you begging for this time House?" Jessica asked as she came over to the table.

"Information about your sex life."

"It's great." Jessica replied in return she got an interested yet surprised look from Wilson. "It makes him be quiet." Jessica explained.

"I thought you were going to the other event." Wilson said changing the subject.

"I am. I just needed to talk to you so I thought I would come over and see you. We could talk later if that's better."

"Later would be better." Wilson said.

"Okay, then later." Wilson motioned Jessica to come closer. "What?"

When Jessica was in close enough, Wilson gave her a kiss. "I love you."

"Love you too." Jessica said and gave him a kiss back.

"Will you two please get a room?" House asked.

"We already have one." Jessica said with a smile before walking away. Wilson casually watched Jessica as she walked away. He very much enjoyed the view.

"Stop checking out your wife and pay attention. We all know she has a fantastic ass but you don't need to make a big deal about it." House said.

Wilson looked at House. "No, that is not allowed."

"What's not allowed?"

"You aren't allowed to check my wife."

"Oh, please. It's not like I'm having phone or oral sex with her."

Wilson put up his hands as he often does when he is uncomfortable. "No! Don't even go there."

"Don't be a baby. You married a very attractive woman. You don't think other people haven't noticed her. OMG!"

"You are my friend. I don't want your opinion on my wife's ass or anything."

"You don't want me to even rate it?" House asked shocked.

"No!"

"Out of ten, a twelve."

"It's more of a fifteen out of ten." Wilson said.

"How is the sex?"

"You're not getting an answer."

"I'm just asking. It must be good."

"House."

"Fine. Prude."

"Evil."

Sometimes, it is nice to dress up for a special occasion to wear makeup and heels. Sometimes, it is nice to play pretend. Then there are times when reality is even better than pretend.

On the last day of the conference there was a formal event to which everyone dressed his or her best. House even wore his good tuxedo for the event. It was a big deal but mostly it was way for everyone to just have fun after three days of listening to speakers nonstop on medical research and such.

"Babe, we are going to be late." Wilson said as he checked his watch. He didn't really care when they got there just that it happened.

"We'll be fine." Jessica said from the bathroom.

"Honestly, you'll look beautiful no matter what." Wilson said trying to make Jessica hurry.

Jessica laughed. "Calm down." She said as she applied the last of her makeup.

"Which dress are you wearing anyways?" Wilson asked. He had forgotten to look at the dress Jessica had packed. It occurred to him that he should have thanked Jessica for packing his tuxedo.

"Um…You'll see." Jessica teased him.

He softly smiled to himself and sat down at the table. He was reclining in the chair when Jessica came out. He instantly recognized the dress. It was a long black dress with a small train and plunging v-neck line but still remained conservative for a married woman. The neckline ended with a simple but elegant crystal brooch. He always loved Jessica in that dress.

"I forgot about that one." Wilson said. "You haven't worn it for awhile."

"I don't have many occasions to wear it to." Jessica said as she went over to the table.

"You look beautiful." Wilson said as he stood up. He placed his hands on Jessica's hips and gently pulled at her.

"We have to go." Jessica said as Wilson started to kiss her neck.

"No we don't."

Jessica laughed out of amusement and pleasure. "This coming from you who was giving me such a hard time."

"I was lying earlier. You'll have to punish me for it."

"Well, that is going to have to wait." Wilson made such a sad face that Jessica busted out laughing. "You're like a horny teenager."

"Well, it's been six weeks and I've been a very patient man."

"Yes, you have but you got some last night."

"It's not the same though." Wilson said and they both knew it was true.

"You're right." Jessica said she took Wilson's hand and guided it down her body. "Let's forget about the party downstairs."

"I like that idea." Wilson said and they picked up right where they had left off the night before.

A/N: Sorry about the lack of an update. School has picked up and I have very little time for anything besides HW. :( I'll try and update soon.