Ch 36

Kane was very quiet the whole time Ivy and Samantha were packing up Jessica's belongings. He wanted to help but just couldn't bring himself to do it. Samantha noticed her husband's mood and left him alone not wanting to irritate him more. Kane watched his wife closely knowing very well she was avoiding him and that made his heart ache. He went towards her gently grabbing her arm motioning for her step out in the hall.

"I'm sorry for earlier please don't think you have to be so quiet around me. I'm not angry with you. Thiis situation just pushes my buttons and I didn't mean to take it out on you," Kane slowly caressed her cheek. "Can you forgive me?"

"Umm maybe," she smiled making him laugh.

"You love making this tough on me, don't you?" Kane ran his fingers through her hair.

"Maybe," she giggled as he leaned down lightly brushing her lips with his before kissing her deeply.

"Sweetheart, I hope we are doing the right thing," Kane whispered not wanting to Ivy to hear him.

"We won't know till we try," Samantha wrapped her arms around his waist. "Stop worrying and start hoping for the best. Look on the bright side you are bringing your daughter home."

"You're right that is nice but I don't think we should fly home I think we better make the four hour drive home. Jessica flipping out on the plane is not something I want to deal with."

"I agree but will you be okay to drive because honestly I'm too exhausted to," Samantha asked.

"Yeah, I'll be fine. I just want to get home and see how this arrangement is going to work out," Kane kissed her forehead.

"Did you call Mark to tell him what's going on?"

"No, I'll call him now."

"Ok sweetie, I'm going to finish helping Ivy," Samantha kissed him going back into Jessica's room. Kane couldn't help smiling still feeling her warm kiss as he dialed Taker's number. Undertaker answered on the first ring.

"Hey Taker, just wanted to let you know we are bringing Jessica home tonight," Kane said pausing when he heard Taker gasp.

"You're what? I think I'm hearing things."

"We are bringing Jessica home. We won't be flying back to New York instead I'm going to rent a car and drive us back. If we leave here in the next hour or two should be home around midnight I hope."

"What convinced you to do this?" Taker asked with surprise.

"Mainly my wife," Kane leaned in the doorway watching his daughter sitting peacefully on her bed while Samantha put her dolls into a box.

"I'm glad you're bringing her home call me when you get near home no matter how late I want to run over and see my niece even if it's just for a minute," Taker was anxious to see Jessica after all this time. "Not to change the subject but how is Samantha feeling? Is she very stressed out?"

"She seems okay. We had a few tense moments but everything is fine now," Kane smiled as Samantha winked at him.

"Kane, please make sure she gets some rest and doesn't get too stressed out," Taker couldn't help worrying about Samantha and the baby.

"I will that is why I want to get home tonight then she can get plenty of rest tomorrow for Hunter's wedding the next night," Kane felt like Undertaker wasn't telling him something but decided he would ask him about it later. "I'll call you later." Kane hung up the phone going to help Samantha with Jessica's things.

An hour and half later, they were finally on the road after saying their goodbyes to Ivy promising to call if there were any problems. Kane was surprised at how easy Jessica got into the back seat of the Chevy Avalanche letting Samantha belt her into the booster seat. Kane looked back at his daughter in the rear view mirror seeing she was relaxed staring out the window as they pulled out.

"Hopefully she'll fall asleep during the ride. Ivy mentioned Jessica hasn't been sleeping well lately and she does look tired," Samantha lightly yawned cuddling close to Kane.

"I think you'll fall asleep first," Kane put his arm around her.

"I'll be okay I want to stay awake and keep you company," Samantha ran her fingers along his chest.

"Sweetheart, you don't have to do that. You're going to need your energy for dealing with Jessica and Hunter's wedding."

"I'm not worried Hunter's wedding should go off without a hitch with the way Trish has been planning it," Samantha rested her head against his chest.

"Hunter could still screw it up," Kane said with a grin.

"True, he is good at that," Samantha hoped Hunter didn't do anything to hurt Trish.

"Sweetheart, I'm going to stop and get some coffee do you want any?" Kane pulled into a convenience store.

"Sure," Samantha said then realized the caffeine wasn't good for the baby. "On second thought better make that decaf coffee."

"Decaf? Since when do you drink decaf? You have never touched decaf as long as I've known you."

"I think decaf is better. I'm already exhausted I didn't need to be climbing the walls from the caffeine," Samantha quickly said hoping Kane wouldn't question her anymore.

"Ok sweetheart, I'll be right back," Kane kissed her softly getting out of the truck. Samantha rubbed her face in frustration for a minute realizing how hard it was going to be to keep the news about the baby from Kane. He knew her too well and any little change he would pick up on. Eventually she would run out of excuses. Samantha turned in her seat looking at Jessica. She reached over the seat touching Jessica's hand. Samantha was surprised at how cold Jessica's hands were. Jessica slowly turned her head looking at Samantha.

"Jessica, your daddy will be right back then we will be on our way to home. Are you cold?" Samantha brushed a few of the brown curls away from Jessica's face waiting for any type of response. "Well I think you are." Samantha took off her coat putting it over Jessica. "That should keep you warm." Samantha smiled turning back in her seat just as Kane opened her door.

"Here is your decaf and I got some apple juice for Jessica. I don't know if she will drink but we can try," Kane looked at his wife noticing for the first time her coat was gone. "Sami, where is your coat? It's too cold to be without it."

"Jessica felt cold so I wrapped it around her. I'll be fine I have you to keep me warm."

"Such a sweet talker," Kane kissed her lovingly. He shut her door going around to his side taking off his coat. Samantha was finishing putting Jessica's juice into a cup and putting into the holder next to her seat. Samantha smiled when Kane started up the truck pulling her close putting his coat over her.

"You take such good care of me. I love you," Samantha caressed his face.

"I love you too very much," Kane kissed her forehead. "Sweetheart, please try to get some sleep." He glanced back in the rearview mirror surprised to see Jessica was drinking her juice staring out the window. He caressed Samantha's neck and shoulders hoping she would fall asleep during the ride. He knew tomorrow would be a challenge for all of them as Jessica adjusted to living with them.