co-written by RatedrKjErIcHo

Holly smiled as she woke up with her head rested on Alex's chest. They had finally made love for the first time after the miscarriage. They had been on the island for a week now.

"Good morning." He said as he looked at her.

"Morning." She smiled.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm good." She said before kissing him. "Last night was wonderful."

"Every time with you is wonderful." She smiled. "So, how about we order room service and eat on the balcony?"

"I love that." she smiled. "So, we head back tomorrow."

"Yep. Are you ready to go back and return to life?"

"Yeah."

"So, are you still going to quit your job?"

"I think I want to take some time off. I just can't really deal with being around babies right now. I talked to my boss and she is going to give me a leave of absence. So I can go back when I'm ready."

"Whatever you decide to do, I'll support you."

She smiled and kissed him. "I know and you have no idea how much that means to me."

"So, what do you want for breakfast?" he asked. "Pancakes and sausage and a chocolate croissant?"

"Yes." She laughed. "I'm going to get showered. Then maybe we could go antiquing? I know you hate to shop but please?"

He kissed her again. "Anything you want baby."

"Great. Because I read about these antique shops downtown that have some very rare stuff." She smiled and headed to the bathroom to get dressed.

He smiled as she did. It was great that she was happier and smiling now. He knew it meant she was healing and that was a good thing. He groaned when he heard his cell phone. He groaned more when he saw it was John.

"What?" He said when he answered.

"Just wanted to call and see how your vacation was going."

"It's going great. Holly and I are having a great time. We come back tomorrow."

"Is she pregnant yet? Have you been trying?"

"We had to wait until she was healed to try. And we finally made love last night."

"You have been there for over a week and you're just now screwing her."

Alex sighed. "I told you. We had to wait for her to heal."

"Alex, we need a baby boy. We can't get access to the money without it. I've tried but your parents made that trust iron clad."

"John, I'm trying to enjoy this vacation with my wife. I will talk to you when we get back."

"Alright. But I expect her to be pregnant soon." He hung up before more was said.

He couldn't believe the nerve of his god father. Didn't he understand that Holly needed time to heal. He looked up as the bathroom door opened.

"Everything okay?" She asked when she saw the look on her husband's face.

"Yeah. Just something that can wait until we get back. I'll go get ready and we will head out to shop."

"Yeah I expected you to join in the shower." She smiled.

He got up and kissed her. "Sorry baby. Important call. But maybe when we get home?"

She smiled as he headed to the shower. She heard a knock on the door knew it was room service. She had enjoyed the vacation and she hated to go back.

"So, Holly comes back tomorrow." Randy said to Amber as they were having breakfast.

"Is she having a good time?"

"I guess so."

"Didn't you talk to her? Isn't that how you know when she's coming home?"

"No. Alex told me when they would be back before they left. He wanted me to make sure their mail was put in the house."

"Always being the ever doting big brother to your favorite sister."

"I don't have a favorite."

"Yeah you do and don't deny it." Amber said to him. "Everyone knows she's your favorite."

"I love both my sisters." He replied to her.

"Sure you do."

"Are you trying to pick a fight with me? We're siblings. You, me and Holly. I love you both."

"Lets not start a fight okay?" Dena said.

"I'm not starting it." Randy replied.

"I'm just telling the truth. Randy knows Holly's his favorite."

"I love you both. Why have you never believed that?"

"The past speaks for itself."

"Can we not do this and enjoy this?" Ted asked them.

"He asked." Amber replied. "Randy, you've always been Holly's protector. And she is always been your favorite. You will always do anything for her. Don't insult me by denying it? I'm not stupid. I know that's how it is."

"You're my sister too and I love you. And Holly loves you. You will work things out when she gets back." Randy sighed. "Amber, I do love you and I would do anything for you too."

"You would?"

"Yeah I would."

"Then give us your blessing. Don't say what you think I want to hear either. And walk me down the aisle like you did Holly."

Randy sighed. "I can't say I'm okay with you marrying a cop. But I want you to be happy and if this is what you want, then you have my blessing and I will walk you down the aisle."

Amber smiled. "I guess that's all I can ask for. Except one more thing. Apologize to Teddy for chasing him out of my apartment in his underwear with a gun."

Randy sighed. "I'm sorry for chasing him out of the apartment in his underwear."

"Thank you." Amber smiled. "Now, we can finish planning this wedding."

"I'll be glad to get it over with. Once you're married to Ted, you'll be his problem." Randy said causing her to look at his face as he cracked a smile. "I'm kidding. But I will make sure I wish Teddy good luck. You're a brat when you want to be."

"Aren't we all?" She replied.

Alex and Holly walked through the shops on the island. Alex was happy that she was happier than she had been for the past few weeks. He thought about what John had said. He knew the terms of the trust account and he knew how much John wanted that money. But he decided to let things happen like they were going too. If he and Holly got pregnant again soon, great. But if they didn't, that was okay too.

"You look like you're a million miles away."

"I'm just thinking." He smiled as they stopped to look at some antique jewelry.

"About what?" She asked as she picked up a emerald ring.

"Just us." He saw her admiring the ring. "Do you want it?"

"What?"

"The ring."

"No, I was just looking." She smiled. "Let's go look at the watches." She took his hand and they headed to the next vendor. "So, what about us?"

"About having another baby. I was thinking that we should just leave it up to nature."

"Meaning?"

"Meaning. If it happens soon , great. If it doesn't happen right away, that's okay too."

"Alright, we will leave it up to fate. But it can't hurt to help fate along now can it?"

"No." He said with a smile. "Now, why don't we find you something great and then we can head back to the hotel?"

"Great." She smiled and they started looking at some things. He took notice of everything she looked at. He could sense the change in her on the vacation and he was glad. He knew she still wasn't completely emotionally healed from the miscarriage but she was open to them having another one and that was a good thing.

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