I Do Not Own The Great Mouse Detective, but I Do Own Kay McDowell, her sister Sarah, Jeffrey and Johnathan. So now ladies and gents...Enjoy!
Chapter Eleven
Kay
I had been on the boat for just a little over a week now and just now made it to New York. It was late and I just wasn't interested in rushing back home to my sister. So I took up a room at this swank hotel my sister would kill to have stayed in, had a nice dinner in a place that required a dress and heels. At least I get to rub this in her face and maybe get her to forget about trying to find someone to court me...even if it's for a little bit.
The next morning I hopped onto that train heading back home in Carson City. I had tried to keep my mind clear of everything. London, the cases, the restaurants, the interesting people I've met...Basil. Though every time my mind came across him I cried and every time it came to Jeffrey, knowing how much I screwed this one up I cried. Now I get to go home and tell my sister that not only did we not catch him, but he's practically a mobster boss.
Sarah...I'm so sorry.
I spent the next three days mostly sleeping in my car. Grateful for no dreams. I don't think I could stand the nightmares I had before...nor the dreams I believed I would have of Basil. When the train finally stopped I hadn't bothered to phone my sister. She knew I would come in about this time. I just didn't want her to know exactly in case she thought she would be clever and have suitors waiting at the house.
It was only a fifteen minute walk from the station to home, but I took my time as I looked around. Looking at all the stores, the school, the police and fire stations, the homes. I can tell you one thing, I didn't miss all the dust that would go up my nose just from walking.
I arrived to a two story white and pale blue house. Looking at the steps to the door, I was dreading going up there, knowing that I may never leave again...at least not without a man attached to my arm. I sighed as I decided I waited long enough for my fate and knocked on the door.
Standing in the doorway as the door opened was another mouse, look very much like myself except bustier, curvier, wearing a simple purple dress and her brown hair all pulled up into a bun. She screamed as she saw me and pulled me into her bosom to hug me.
"Oh my baby sister, I am so glad your safe."
"i was always safe Sarah."
"Yes yes. Come inside Kay, we can have tea, sandwiches, some cake."
I stopped in mid step as we had entered back inside and down the hall.
"cake? Sarah is there someone here, besides us?"
"Whatever do you mean baby sister."
"You don't serve cake unless we have guests...I'm not a guest so who's here?"
"Oh Kay, he's just the sweetest mouse I've ever met...and handsome too... I'm sure you'll like him..."
Ugh! I knew it...Just got in and already trying to set me up with someone. I sighed as I pinched the bridge of my nose, trying not to scream.
"Sarah how insensitive can you be? I just had my heart broken, left London and all the people I care about, took a boat and train for almost two weeks, just came in and you're trying to set me up already? Could you at least be courteous to me and wait another week before trying to marry me off."
"Oh but Kay..."
"Look, I'm not interested. Please can't you just let me just go back to my old room and let me numb my heart so I can go back to work."
She sighed, which in turn made me feel bad. I know she means well, but I wish she would think things through sometimes.
"I know you mean well Sarah. Please, I was serious when I said I just want to go to my room."
"I understand. How...did he break your heart?"
"By not saying anything after I confessed and brushing it off like it was nothing. It broke my heart cause earlier that day he kissed me and told me he has a hard time with public affection...more or less anyone able to see this side of him. I understand that...but to push my heart away like that. It hurt."
She brought me back into another hug, at least this time she isn't trying to smother me.
"I'm sorry Kay. You know maybe you just need some time away. If it'll make you happy after you take on a case or two, we can both go on a world vacation. You know visit Italy, France, Germany. Oh I always wanted to visit Paris. See the Eiffel Tower, try the food and wine...it is the city of love."
"Oh please."
I smiled as she continued to talk about the different places we could visit. I was okay with this. I noticed she didn't mention London at all, which is fine. She didn't need to see the old building now completely gone...or run into her mob boss son...nor do I need to run into Basil at this time.
Basil...
I sighed at this thought and I can tell she knew what was on my mind.
"It'll be alright Kay. Now in the meantime I do have a very nice man here..."
"Sarah I told you..."
"Please Kay, he is very polite. I mean he's not from around here. In fact he just got in this morning. At least if anything he could use another friend while he's here."
"...alright Sarah."
I smiled as she cheered. She walked me into the living room where standing in the middle of the living room in front of our beige couch in a white button up shirt, brown vest, pants and shoes and a green tie. Looking at me with hope in his emerald eyes was Basil.
Basil
I had been listening to all of it that happened between Kay and Sarah. I felt so horrible. I should be grateful that I explained to Sarah everything when I had arrived this morning. Otherwise I'm sure that not only would she had made sure that Kay went up to her room, but that she wouldn't let me near Kay for as long as I live.
I thought about what Sarah had said when I explained everything to her, even the letter Kay wrote...I'll be honest, I had cried several times while I was on my way because of my mistakes.
"So you stole my sister's heart away and then you break it. Then you came all the way over here, confronted me and all just so you can tell her and hope she can forgive you."
"Yes Miss Sarah."
"You know...I respect you for what you did. You came all the way here, beating my sister here to confront me and basically tell me the great mouse detective; Basil of Baker Street made a mistake and wanted to right it. I like you now for that and I'm sure if you stick around long enough I'll like you as yourself more. I will let her go back with you to London after at least a week here so she can take care of some of these small cases because I'm tired of all these kids coming up to me asking when Kay's coming back. One thing though...you hurt my sister again...You'll find me knocking on your door in London before you can even get your coat on to leave."
"Yes ma'am."
Sarah scared me more then anything...except the moment when I heard them heading towards the living room. I stood up, hoping that when she saw me she didn't get as angry as she did earlier. When I saw the surprise on her face, I felt hope...emotions I don't normally have, but with her it was like I just got stomped on by Toby a hundred times. I smiled at her as she walked towards me. I just looked up enough to see Sarah smile. I watched as Kay walked closer to me till we could almost hold each other.
"Well I'm going to go get the food and tea set." said Sarah as she left us alone.
All I could do is smile at Kay as I looked into her beautiful brown eyes, till I felt my emotions stampede on me again and I pull her into a hug as I cried.
"Oh my beautiful Kay. I'm such an idiot."
"What?"
"I should have told you that night. When you first told me, but I couldn't get the words out and instead said the wrong ones. I'm sorry for causing you such pain."
"Basil..."
"Please...Kay I love you...I love you so much. Reading that letter, realizing how much pain I caused you. I couldn't let you go without knowing what lies in my heart."
"How did you get here before me?"
"Carrier pigeons. Apparently that's how her majesty would visit Sarah and vise verse."
"That makes sense...Basil..."
"Kay...no one has ever made me feel like this...I've never had so many emotions come over me at once. You make me feel alive and...all I want to do is make you happy...I don't know what I'd do if I saw you in tears, but I know I would do everything I can think of in that time to make those tears go away."
I held her cheek in my paws as I looked into her eyes. Seeing how they glisten at me and how she smiled. I couldn't help but smile too.
"I love you Kay and...I'm so..." but before I could finish Kay placed a finger against my lips and smiled.
"Basil...It's okay now. I know your sorry and...I love you too."
"Then as long as you will have me, may I have the honor in courting you?"
"Yes!" as she said it she leaped into my arms and kissed me right on the lips.
I felt all of her passion and love put into it as I wrapped my arms around her and gave back as much as possible. We probably could have stayed that way if we didn't hear a loud pitch scream of delight coming from beside us, scaring us both to death.
"Oh my baby sister is growing up so fast."
"Sarah!"
"I'm just so glad. I'm happy for you Kay, finally someone who you want that can keep up with you."
"Ha, thanks Sarah. Do you think you can give us a few more minutes"
"Mmm, sure. Just behave you two."
I looked at Kay curiously as Sarah left the room. Once gone I felt myself being yanked down a bit as Kay grabbed my tie, bringing me closer to her.
"Um...Kay?"
"Oh Basil...I've been on good behavior long enough...I just didn't want Sarah to see me like this."
I felt my eyes grow large as she gave me a sly look and a smirk on her face as she brought me closer to her...right against her in fact. With that sly look of hers she brought her free paw up to gently caress my cheek as she leaned forward a little and closed the gap between us, sealing the next chapter in our life with a kiss.
It's been a year since Kay and I have been courting and what a year it has been. The things I've found out about Kay I shall happily keep away behind closed doors.
I have spent the last month preparing for what I'm about to do tonight. I had been both excited, anxious and nervous all at the same time. I had told her I was taking her our somewhere special tonight and had Mrs. Judson take her out shopping while Dawson helped me make the last minute preparations.
I paced back and forth as to try and calm myself before Kay came back, Dawson trying to talk to me as I do.
"Nervous old boy?"
"Dreadfully so...not that I'm dreading this, no no no. I've been planning this for the last month. No just all these emotions hitting me at once seem dreadful."
"That is love for you."
"Yes and with Kay it's the best thing that I've ever had...wait..."
"You are right, she is and I'll always be around when you need me."
"Thank you Dawson."
Kay looked so beautiful when she came down later on after coming home in an emerald green corset dress and her hair in a braid with ribbon entwined into it, with a few stray hairs curling down the sides of her face.
I had taken her to this restaurant where we had a candle lit dinner outside. Watching her light up as we sat there together with food, wine and dessert. Then we went for a stroll in the park where I had us sit at the canopy in the middle of the park. Watching the stars together I decided now was a good time to put my plan to completion as I turned Kay towards me, holding her paw in mine, looking into her chocolate brown eyes.
"Kay, I love you so much."
"I love you too Basil."
"I'm glad. You have made my life so complete...you make me complete inside. You've been there from my glory moments to my darkest ones. I cannot see myself without you in it and I hope I never will have to..."
I brought out the small black box as I went down onto one knee, still holding her paw. Smiling as I watch her eyes grow big.
"Kay, would you do me the honor in being your husband. Will you marry me?"
It wasn't too fancy. I opened the box and inside was a simple gold band with one diamond, an emerald and a sapphire on each side. I watched as she smiled at me. It felt like eternity of waiting for her answer. Although I had the feeling she was making me wait with the sly look in her eyes. Just when I was ready to ask what it might be she spoke...though I had to ask her again because I felt as if I went deaf at that moment.
"Yes...Yes Basil, I will!"
I had a smile plastered across my face as I slid the ring on her finger, then spinning her around as I picked her up. This truly was the happiest night of my life. When we stopped I cupped her face in my paws, drowning myself in her gorgeous eyes.
"I love you so much Kay."
"I love you too."
"But why did you make me wait?"
She just smiled up at me as she spoke, bringing me closer to her.
"because sometimes the wait is worth it."
I smiled back at her as we got closer, closing the gap between us into a loving, passionate kiss, closing this chapter and starting a new.
