Author Notes: This is my first attempt at writing intimacy (as opposed to implying it), so I welcome your impressions of how it is written. Happy reading.

CHAPTER 14

After their guests leave, both Betty and Matt let out large sighs of relief and then laugh. Given the history among Victoria, Cal, and Claire they are glad all were on their best behavior, with some peace potentially reached between Claire and Victoria and none of the typical derogatory comments exchanged. The hired help take care of the dinner dishes and general clean up of the kitchen and dining areas. Heading to the living room, Matt and Betty are glad to be alone and have some couple time. They relax together on the loveseat.

Snuggling against Matt, Betty whispers seductively in his ear, "I hope you are not too tired to try out our new clothing, especially since Dr. Day lifted our intimacy related restrictions as of today."

Kissing Betty sweetly yet passionately, Matt softly replies, "I am always ready for you. Just the thought of us together makes my heart beat faster."

"It really does, doesn't it," comments Betty with some surprise, as she feels his pulse speed up as she kisses him.

"You have and always will take my breath away," Matt replies somewhat huskily followed by him giving Betty an intense kiss.

"Unfortunately," remarks Matt, who enjoys feeling Betty's pulse quicken each time he kisses her, "We should probably keep our hands, lips and other body parts to ourselves until after Rosalina's next feeding since once we get started, I want us to take our time and not be interrupted."

Glancing at the clock, Betty reluctantly pulls back from Matt and replies with a deep sigh, "You're right. She will likely be up within an hour to nurse. Let's not start something right now that we can't finish in a manner that both of us prefer and deserve."

To pass the time, since just glancing at each other gets their hearts racing, Betty decides to check her email while Matt excuses himself and goes up to the attic to work on his most recent painting, which is of Rosalina.

Matt calls "Come in," when he hears a soft knock on the studio door.

Zoe informs him, "It is 11:40, Rosalina just finished nursing and will hopefully be good until at least 3am. Betty asked me to let you know and to also remind you that you have an outing tomorrow with her sister and her husband scheduled for 9am."

"Thanks," responds Matt as he starts to put the painting supplies away, "I had lost track of time."

"No problem," retorts Zoe, who teasingly adds, "Since I suspect the OB gave you two permission to resume certain activities, try to get at least some sleep."

"We'll take that advice under consideration," replies Matt, who has turned a deep shade of red given the accuracy of Zoe's statement.

Matt cleans up his art supplies in about 10 minutes, which is a record for him. He takes a deep breath and then comes down the stairs, slowly opening their bedroom door.

Peeking her head out from the bathroom, Betty announces, "I'll be ready in a minute, I've picked out your clothing for tonight, I hope you don't mind."

"I don't mind, even though wearing this is likely going to be like wearing nothing at all and certainly leaves nothing to the imagination. As long as you are wearing what I bought for you earlier in the week, I'll put this item on," retorts Matt as he sees the underwear she showed him previously on the bed, and nothing else.

Changing out of his clothes quickly and putting on the black, form fitting underwear, Matt turns the lights down and then climbs into bed, eagerly waiting for Betty to finish in the bathroom.

Suddenly nervous, Betty asks, "Can you turn all the lights off except for the night light?"

"I could," states Matt as he gets out of bed, approaches the bathroom door and leans against it, "but seeing my beautiful, incredibly sexy wife model her newest lingerie is something that is best done with the lights on."

"I'm not sure I am ready to do that," responds Betty, who opens the bathroom door ever so slightly nonetheless.

Finding Matt standing there wearing the underwear she selected for him, and nothing else, Betty looks into his eyes and remarks, upon meeting his intense, adoring stare, "Or, perhaps I am after all."

"I'm glad," Matt replies softly as he gently kisses her hand and then takes her into his arms.

As they embrace and make their way over to their bed, Betty trails her hands through Matt's hair while he traces his fingers from her bottom up to her neck as they passionately, yet delicately kiss. Once they reach the bed, Matt picks Betty up and places her next to him, with both of them on their sides facing each other. They manage to sustain their kiss the entire time. Both of them moan at the excitement and enthrallment they feel emanating from the other person, which intensifies even more as they remove each other's clothing.

As they use their hands and mouths to explore each other, tentatively at first and then with increasing fervor yet continued gentleness, Betty shudders against Matt while she climaxes. Grinning while he enjoys their closeness as well as his ability to help her reach such heights of ecstasy, Matt continues with his exploration of his wife, resulting in her climaxing a second time, which pleasantly catches her off guard.

Betty, in a sultry whisper, announces, "Make love to me."

Matt, who has been exerting considerable effort to delay penetration until after he confirms Betty has climaxed, whispers back, "I thought that was what we were well on our way to doing. Nothing would make me happier than to make love WITH you, not to you."

"Not to ruin the mood or get technical or anything, but do you think you need more foreplay given what the doctors said about dryness?" asks Matt, as he runs his hands teasingly down her sides.

Opening her eyes followed by giving him a mind spinning kiss, Betty pulls Matt towards her as she replies, "I think we both know that dryness is not going to be a problem since you've already made me climax more than once."

"On the other hand," continues Betty, "I do think that there will be less pressure on your daughter's milk supply if I am on top while we make love WITH each other."

As they shift positions, Matt announces, "Whatever brings you the most satisfaction, and hopefully no discomfort, is what we will do."

Gasping at her body's response to Matt's fondling of her chest even through the bra, Betty smiles to herself when she feels Matt quiver as she places her hands on him and guides him inside of her. Their bodies seem to mold together, becoming one as they are quickly in rhythm with each other.

"Betty open your eyes, sweetheart," says Matt, "and look at me."

"What?" asks Betty, somewhat startled and puzzled by his instructions, but she does what he requested just the same.

"Oh my!" exclaims Betty, as her body arches against him while she experiences wave after wave of pleasure.

While caught up in her own body sensations, Betty still manages to smile as Matt's body shudders against hers, with him climaxing essentially simultaneously with her. The highs last longer than either of them has EVER experienced.

"You can say that again," whispers a breathless Matt, somewhat haltingly, "I wanted us…to see each other's faces…when we came at the same time…together…and we did."

As their movements and breathing slow down, Betty remains on top of Matt while he strokes her hair and back. Betty places her hands across his chest and rests her head there as she stares at him.

"Can we stay like this forever?" asks Betty, who then gives him an intense kiss.

"I am all for that," replies Matt with a grin, "but I don't think Rosalina will go for this arrangement given that her current source of nourishment and comfort will not be accessible."

"Unfortunately, you are right, but I suggest we stay like this for a bit longer anyway," remarks Betty.

Matt responds, "I guess remaining like this for a little while will do us both some good, since I enjoy being this close to you and you don't seem to mind either. A fulfilled couple makes us better parents, or so I'd like to think."

"My intelligent and handsome husband, I couldn't have phrased it better myself," states Betty as Matt continues to massage her back.

While their plan was to remain joined in such a manner for only a few minutes, they are both so tired and spent from their lovemaking that they fall asleep as they are-naked-with Matt lying underneath Betty and his arms wrapped around her.

At 3:15am, Zoe goes to open the master bedroom door, but finds it locked. She has to knock several times to get a response.

Smiling, Zoe calls, in an increasingly loud voice, "Betty, Rosalina is waking up. I can give her one of the bottles from the fridge, but then I think you'll be extremely uncomfortable in the morning."

Clearing her throat, Betty manages to reply, "Give me less than 10 minutes, I'll meet you in the nursery."

"Will do," answers Zoe as she goes to Rosalina's room and gets her ready for Betty to nurse her.

"That was close to being a very awkward situation, I am glad we kept the door locked," comments Matt.

"Agreed," replies Betty, who lets out a giggle as she feels Matt become aroused as she shifts her body weight while preparing to get off of him and go feed their daughter.

"That minimal and mild contact is enough to wake you up," teases Betty.

Blushing, Matt sits up slightly, which results in Betty emitting a small moan, as he replies, somewhat huskily, "Yes, it is. If you hadn't figured it out yet, my just being near you, let alone inside of you, is enough to wake him up. He didn't stand a chance."

"Unfortunately," continues Matt as he gently removes Betty from on top of him and places her at his side, "Additional making love activities will need to wait until after our daughter's belly is full."

Sighing and raising her eyebrows, Betty announces, "Well then I am hoping she is very efficient tonight," with Matt smiling and nodding in agreement.

Betty and Matt hand each other their respective underwear, smirking at the brevity of both garments. Betty puts on a more traditional nightgown and waits for Matt to pull on some shorts before opening the door.

As Betty enters their room approximately 20 minutes later, she climbs into bed, comes up behind him, and whispers in Matt's ear, "Honey, I'm back."

A chuckle escapes Betty's lips as she realizes that Matt is sound asleep. She decides to use the bathroom and then gets back into bed with her body in front of his. Betty lifts his arm and places it around her. He instinctively pulls her close and whispers her name in his sleep. Betty falls asleep quickly as well.