Chapter 12
Two weeks before Christmas, Porter called AJ at JAG headquarters just as he was about to leave for the evening. Because he was alone in the offices he almost didn't answer the phone, but was glad he did when he heard her voice. "Hello, Porter, I hope you aren't calling to cancel our date tomorrow evening," AJ said, he had come to think of their dates as the highlights of his weeks.
"No, I just wanted to let you know that Sarah and Clayton are now parents. Sarah gave birth to a baby boy earlier this afternoon and they faxed me a picture of the baby. Would you like to come over to see it?"
"I would love to! May I pick up something from Callisto's and bring it over when I come?"
"That sounds lovely. I'll be waiting for you, dear."
"Do you have a preference, or should I surprise you?"
"Just surprise me. You always seem to know what I like."
"Well, I do enjoy finding out what pleases you, that's for certain. I'm leaving the office now, and I can be there within forty-five minutes to an hour, if that's alright with you?"
"That's perfect, I'll be waiting anxiously for you."
When dinner was finished, and they were cuddled on the couch admiring the picture of the baby, AJ said, "I was planning on asking you tomorrow evening, but now seems to be as good a time as any. Bud and Harriett Roberts are having their traditional Christmas Eve Party, and I was hoping that you would go with me."
"I'd be honored, AJ."
"They always have snacks and drinks at the party and then everyone attends the Christmas Eve service together. I'd like to pick you up early enough so we can go out to dinner first."
"Is this a formal affair?"
"We usually dress up, but I wouldn't say formal."
"I want to look my best, when I show up on your arm."
"You are always incredibly beautiful, no matter what you wear, or don't wear," AJ said with a grin.
"Okay, if that is the case then maybe I will come with nothing on!" she taunted.
Chuckling he answered, "My lady, you usually have nothing on when you come!"
In a shocked voice she said, "I never thought that I would be having a lewd conversation with you in my formal living room, Admiral Chegwidden!"
With a huge grin on his face, AJ stood and swept her into his arms and then carried her up to her room, it wasn't until he set her on her feet that he asked, "Well, what about here, my lady?"
"I firmly believe that lewd conversations should always be done in the nude!" she responded.
"Always happy to oblige, my lady!" AJ declared and started to strip.
When he looked up as he finished undressing, AJ saw that she had also removed her clothes. Within minutes the two of them were in her bed together.
Friday, December 24, 2004
1730 EST
Porter's home
Georgetown, Virginia
Arriving at her door, AJ rang the bell and waited for Harrison to admit him. Once he was shown into the drawing room to wait for Porter, AJ thought about pouring himself a drink, but decided not to, so he would have a clear head for what he was planning to do over dinner. Patting the box in his pocket, he prayed that this would go better than the last time he had done it.
She saw that AJ was standing at the long windows with his hands crossed behind his back, just staring out. Taking that opportunity to stare at him she noticed that he had on a suit she had never seen before. A few weeks ago he had worn a black sweater and jeans and she had told him how much she liked him in black, this suit was black.
AJ saw her come into the room in the reflection in the window; he wondered why she didn't speak. When he turned he saw desire in her eyes, with a smile he asked, "Do you like what you see, my lady?"
"What's not to like, my black knight?" she responded with a sensual smile and walked towards him.
Porter was standing there wearing a lovely red silk suit, with red stockings and shoes, she was a vision. "You look amazing, Porter, but I still think that you would have made a hit at the party in nothing at all!"
To be continued….
