Lucille and Henry moved into a honeymoon suite and gave Maggie, Marty and the kids there room.
She fell on the bed and pulled him with her. Clothes flew across the room and the sheets slid off the bed as he made love to her. She hooked her leg onto his hip. He slid his hand up and down her thigh. She arched her back as she came. He thrusted into her and came. She panted and he collapsed on top of her. She rubbed his back. He rolled off of her and took her with him. He left the sheet on the edge of the bed for the moment.
Henry loved how comfortable she was in her own skin. She wasn't the least bit uncomfortable lying naked without the sheet covering them. He could feel her breast pressing against him and he sighed. She traced his nipples with her finger nail.
They laid in comfortable silence until Lucille said "thank you."
He smirked "for making love to you? I don't think you've ever thanked me for that. I don't know how to feel about that."
She laughed and playfully slapped his chest "no silly! For being the bad cop with Jacob. I don't like upsetting him."
He smiled and kissed her head "not a problem. He maybe a returned but he's still our child. He needs to respect both of us and you don't need to be worried about him disappearing every time you yell at him."
She sighed "I know. I'm trying but I'm just so afraid that he will go to your mother for comfort or the one time I do he might..."
She trailed off and he tightened his hold "I know. I know. I thought you and my mother were getting along?"
"We are but it doesn't mean I will trust her one hundred percent with Jacob. She's ruined that a long time ago but I do trust her as a person...I think."
Henry smiled "well, that's something. I remember a time when you hated her."
She rolled her eyes "I never hated her. I just hated how she treated me."
"I told you she never hated you. The one she hated was Barbara."
Lucille tensed "please don't talk about her."
He frowned "what's the matter?"
She said "the dinner. The night I ruined everything."
"Hey, you didn't cause any of that to happen. My mother got you drunk and then you snapped."
She whimpered "but Maggie blamed me for her mother disappearing! I didn't treat her very nice. Who am I kidding? I was a bitch!"
He smiled "not my Lu. You're my angel. You couldn't hurt a fly."
She managed a small smile and sniffled "but I did. I ruined there family. I know what it's like to lose your whole world then get it back. Twice in fact. Remember? I can't imagine having that opportunity only to have it ripped away just when your getting back on track. It may not have been all my fault but I certainly didn't help matters. Why weren't you more upset with me about that Henry?"
He sighed "honey, don't think about that."
She made a face "you didn't answer my question."
He sat up and she leaned against the headboard. He said "I know Barbara returning was incredibly hard on you because you thought you were going to lose Maggie. I know the real reasons why you went off on Barbara. Yes you were pushed by my mother but you had your reasons too. I also saw how much it hurt you when she disappeared because Maggie wanted nothing to do with you. It's like you lost another child. You didn't need me to yell at you. You needed me to comfort you and I was more than happy to do it. You were beatings yourself up enough for the both of us. I didn't want to add to the mix."
She smiled softly "I love that you know me so well. You always seem to know what I need when I need it. You're a wonderful husband Henry."
He smiled "you make it easy."
She smiled and closed her eyes as he kissed her. She moved and reached over to grab the sheets and comforter. He smiled when he saw her breasts. She threw the covers over them and smiled at him.
"What?"
He reached out and brushed his finger over a bruise on her breast "I hurt you."
She laughed "seriously?! That's the thing you focus on? Henry, I'm fine. It was more than worth it my darling."
He grinned and gave her breast a squeeze. She giggled and moved his hand "not now. I'm tired."
He stared at her and said "I gave you this amazing trip. I think you owe me and I want sex now!"
She threw her head back and laughed loudly. She patted his chest and said "you're lucky I knew you were joking. You can't demand sex from me."
He raised his eye brow "oh no? I'm your husband. It's my right."
She narrowed her eyes "that's a privilege."
He smirked and he pinned her to the bed. She gasped as he entered her. She was too stunned to say anything. He paused and placed his hands on either side of her head and stared into her eyes with an eat shit grin.
"You were saying my dear?"
"I can't believe you did that. You're going to pay for that Mr. Langston!"
He gently kissed her and began moving. He said "you know want it just as badly as I do. What is it you always say? I'm returned so we don't know how long we have together. I'm just trying to enjoy every moment babe."
Tears sprung in her eyes and she whimpered "why did you have to that?"
He looked sympathetically at her and reached for hands. He placed them above her head and rubbed his nose against hers. He whispered "I'm sorry. I couldn't help myself. I'm here now aren't I?"
She sniffled "yes."
He smiled "then stop worrying! Focus on me moving inside you and on top of you. I'm never going to leave you Lucille."
She looked into his eyes and squeezed his hands "promise?"
He smiled softly "promise. Now just enjoy."
He made love to her well into the night.
The next morning Henry and Lucille were getting ready when there was a knock at the door. Jacob cracked it open and hollered "you decent?"
Lucille's mouth fell open and Henry laughed "yes we're decent."
Jacob shouted to Fred "there dressed!"
Lucille rolled her eyes "your brother is a bad influence on him!"
Jacob grinned as he sat on the bed and held out a $5 bill "he paid me!"
Henry rolled his eyes as Lucille laughed. Henry swiped it and Jacob exclaimed "hey!"
Henry grinned "Jacob don't listen to Fred! He's just trying to get you into trouble. Who do you think taught him that?"
Jacob laughed "you!"
Henry smirked "yep. I made him confess to everything growing up when your grandma caught us being bad. Worked every time!"
Lucille smacked his arm "don't give him any ideas Henry!"
He lost the smirk when he realized he revealed to much. He muttered "right."
He kissed her cheek "I'll be right back."
She grabbed his hand "wait a minute! Where do you think you're going?"
He grinned "to give Fred his money back."
She smiled "hey, he's trying to get our son in trouble. I say we spend it instead."
Jacob said "but that's mine!"
Lucille grinned "and you know better so now it's mine!"
Lucille grabbed it and pocketed it. Henry smiled and shook his head.
"Mom, can we go swimming in the ocean?"
The smiled disappeared and she tensed. Henry looked at her and rubbed her arm. She looked at him not quite sure what to say.
Henry said "it's up to babe. He went yesterday and was perfectly fine. Will be with him this time so you won't have to worry."
Jacob hugged his mother tightly and looked up at her. He said "please mom? I'll be careful. I promise!"
Lucille sighed and touched his head "I guess."
He shouted and went to his room to change.
Henry slid his arms around her and smiled "you made his day. I won't let him out of my sight. I'll tell him he can only stay for an hour if it will make you feel better."
She nodded.
He said "an hour it is! You know since will be near the water you could change into your bikini."
She laughed "no way!"
He pouted "pleeeeeaase?"
She rolled her eyes "oh that's where he got that from! Sorry, the answers still no."
He groaned and flopped on the bed. She watched him land on his back and she giggled.
Henry said "but I want to go swimming!"
She smirked "so go! I'm not stopping you. I just don't want to get in my bikini."
He sat up "why not? Your hot!"
She smiled softly "well, thank you but I don't feel comfortable being almost naked with people half my age out there staring at me. I also don't want my son to see me like that."
He stood up and slid his arms around her waist "did I just hear you say your self-conscious? Why? Your beautiful!"
She looked into his eyes and cupped his cheek "you really think that don't you?"
He was shocked "you don't? Are you blind?"
She just stared at him.
He sighed "you have men chasing after you and you don't even realize it! I see how the men in church check you out. Remember that damn double date? You have Fred and even my father wanting you! Hell, you can even get random strangers will sleep with you!"
Her mouth fell open and she gasped.
He sighed and held her tighter. He gently squeezed her butt "I'm sorry. I didn't mean anything by it. I went to far but you get my point. Do I have to remind you again how I came back from the dead to be with you?"
She finally began to smile.
He smiled "there we go. There's that smile I love to see. Do you feel better?"
She nodded.
He kissed her forehead "soooooo?"
She smirked "no Henry!"
His face fell and he sighed dramatically "I give up!"
She smiled and grabbed his waist as he tried to escape "if you'll wait we can go tonight when there's less people. I just can't expose myself like that especially not after Charles."
She froze. She gasped and her eyes widened. She couldn't believe what she just did.
Henry looked completely lost and frowned "Charles? What about Charles?"
Before she could say anything Jacob came in the room "I'm back. Let's go!"
Lucille remained still like a statue. Henry knew something was wrong but he couldn't get into that right now with Jacob here.
Henry said "okay monkey. Let me change and we can go."
He looked at his wife and said "will talk about this later!"
He kissed her cheek and changed. Lucille's mind was racing. This little slip up was going to ruin everyone's vacation. Henry came back out and noticed that his wife was still in the same spot. He touched her lower back and she jumped.
He slid his hand down onto her hip "you okay?"
She nodded.
He let her go and Jacob was already at the door. He noticed she wasn't following them so he held out his hand.
"Come on!"
She slowly reached for his hand and her heart broke as he kissed it because he still didn't know about Charles. He gently pulled her out of the room.
6:00 p.m.
Henry took his wife out to dinner. He wanted her to open up to him and he knew she would never do that if they were around everyone. It was a casual restaurant. She was able to wear her skinny jeans and a red blouse. He thought she looked gorgeous.
She was picking at her food. She hadn't even touched her wine. He kissed her cheek and squeezed her thigh. She jumped.
He said "are you feeling alright?"
She nodded "why do you ask?"
He couldn't help but smirk "you didn't eat your dinner or desert and you haven't even touched your wine. You've been quiet ever since this morning when I mentioned you mentioned Charles. What going on?"
She looked at him and whispered "nothing."
"Luce talk to me honey. You know you can tell me anything right?"
She looked down and rubbed her wedding rings "you'll be mad."
He smiled and nuzzled her neck "no I won't beautiful. You've already told me all the bad stuff. We survived that didn't we?"
She nodded "yes. Can we not talk about this here? I think I'm ready to go back to the hotel."
He nodded "alright."
He paid the check and they left.
They made it the room and Lucille had gone into the bathroom to shower. He knew she was avoiding him at all costs but he wouldn't have it. She came back out in her short nightgown. She slid under the covers and kissed his cheek. He watched her lay down and turn on her side.
He laid next to her and rubbed her arm "Lucille?"
"Hmm?"
He said "our conversation wasn't over. Something is bothering you and I want to know what it is right now!"
She shook her head and softly said "I don't want to ruin everyone's vacation."
He sighed and used his arm to pull her close. He kissed her earlobe "this our vacation not there's. Your the one that's not having fun."
She quickly turned over "that's not true! Being here with you and Jacob is a dream come true."
He smiled and she pecked his lips. He rubbed her back "then what is it honey? Please tell me."
She bit her lip "I can't. You'll get upset with me and run off again. We're in a different state now so I don't want you out of my sight!"
He said "damn, I really freaked you out when I ran off didn't I?"
She barely nodded.
He grabbed her chin and kissed her lips "you have my word I won't get mad or run off."
She raised her eye brow. Henry grinned and huffed "okay, I won't run off!"
She finally believed him. She whispered "I know I've kept a lot of secrets from you lately and I'm so sorry. I wanted to tell you the minute I found out but then Margaret got engaged and everyone seemed so happy. I didn't want to ruin that."
He just looked at her confused.
She closed her eyes and took a deep breath "it was Charles!"
He said "what was Charles?"
She sighed and looked at him with tear filled eyes "Don't you get it? It was him Henry. He raped me! He got me pregnant!"
His face turned to stone and he just stared at her. She tensed and grabbed him before he could leave.
"Henry, I swear I didn't know until recently! I wanted to tell you so badly but it was never the right time and then you wanted to hang out with him. It was to much for me to handle. I told you'd be mad at me! We might as well just pack up and head home since I've ruined everything!"
He heard her voice crack and stopped her from turning over. He said "I'm not mad at you."
She looked at him with wide eyes and in a hopeful voice "you're not?"
He smiled lovingly at her and in a soft voice said "of course not. None of this was your fault Luce."
She opened her mouth to protest and he said "Eh, eh, eh. I meant what I said Lucille. That bastard hurt you. If I'm mad at anyone its him! I promise you he will get what's coming to him. No one hurts my girl and gets away with it!"
She fell into his chest and cried. He rubbed her back "there, there baby it's okay. I'm here. Let it out."
He continued to whisper sweet nothings in her ear. Her tears eventually slowed and he wiped her eyes.
He said "feel better my dear?"
She sniffled "that depends. You're not going to leave now are you?"
He smiled and quickly climbed on top of her. He rested his hand on each side of her head and kissed her forehead "I'm not leaving you Lucy. I'd be a wreck with you."
She smiled as he leaned down to kiss her. She slid her arms around his neck and he moved one arm to her waist so he could slide his hand under her gown. He moaned in disappointment and pulled back.
She frowned "what?"
He sat up and slid his hands up her legs to remove her panties. She laughed. He touched her knees and spread them apart. He licked his lips as he eyed her slit and laid down between her legs. He ran his finger up and down her slit. She whimpered. He gently opened her lips and founder her clit with his tongue. She gasped. He continued to lick and suck her clit.
He slipped his finger inside of her and bucked her hips. He smiled against her and added a second then third finger. She had her hands holding his head between her thighs. He legs wrapped around his head. He continued fingering her and licking her clit. She was rubbing her pussy against his face. She screamed his name as she came. He lapped up her juices as she fell onto the bed panting.
He gave one last kiss to her lower lips and made his way up her body. He left a wet trail with his tongue as he licked her stomach. He made sure to stop at her breast and give equal attention. He made his was up her neck and kissed her lips. Her eyes widened when she tasted herself. She needed to taste him so she flipped them over.
He grinned at his feisty wife. She slid down his body and found him standing at attention. She smiled and gently grabbed him. He kissed the tip of his dick and he gasped. She swirled her tongue around the head and up and down his shaft. She traced the veins with her tongue. She gently squeezed his balls and took him in her mouth. He watched her bob her head up and down.
She moved her lips over his balls and sucked each in her mouth. She took shaft back into her mouth and he grabbed her head as he came. She felt him ooze down her throat and she gagged. He finally let go and she she swallowed every last drop. She came up and straddled him. She kissed him and slid her tongue in his mouth. She could feel him get hard again so she stopped kissing him and took him inside of her.
He watched her ride him. He ran his hands over her things before grabbing her hips and meeting her thrust for thrust. She had her hand laying on his chest for support and she threw her head back. She screamed his name as she came. He pounded into her and shot his seed deep inside her. She collapsed on top of him breathing heavily. He ran his hand over her sweaty back.
She lifted her head up and smiled lazily "I love you Henry."
He smiled "I love you too Lu."
She grinned and asked "shower?"
He nodded and they got out of bed. She squealed when he scooped her up in his arms and carried her into the bathroom.
Meanwhile Bill and Margaret were walking on the beach.
He held her hand and said "do you want to get married tomorrow?"
She stopped walking and smiled "are you serious?!"
He grinned "why do you think everyone is here sweetheart?"
She frowned "for Lucille and Henry?"
He laughed "partially. I kind of had to beg him to let everyone come on this trip. That was interesting to say the least. Now I owe him one and he wouldn't tell me what I was supposed to do. That's making me nervous. Henry and I cooked up this scheme. I told him I want to marry you before I take you away for our honeymoon for 2 weeks."
Her mouth fell open "2 weeks? I can't be away from my family for that long! What happens if Jacob or Henry disappear while I'm gone? I'll never forgive myself."
He smiled softly "I know that but 1 week isn't really enough time to sight see everything!"
She paused and cocked her head "where exactly are you taking me William?"
He stuck his hand in his pocket and held her gift between his fingers. He laughed at the name because she only used it when she would be upset with him "don't be mad! I just thought you'd like to see this in person."
He brought out a silver Eiffel Tower key chain and handed it to her. Instead of grabbing the gift she covered her mouth with both hands and chocked back a sob.
He panicked "was I wrong?"
She shook her head and threw her arms around his neck. He held her close as she weeped. He stood there not quite sure what to do. He said "did I do something wrong?"
She laughed and pulled back "no my darling. You've done everything right. You're really taking me to Paris?"
He smiled in relief "that's right. I've gotten Henry and Fred's blessing to do so."
She smirked "their blessing huh?"
He smiled "don't laugh at me! I don't want to upset anyone."
She grinned "I'm sorry. You're very sweet. Forgive me for crying. It was just too overwhelming."
He said "don't you ever apologize for crying."
She nodded and finally took the key chain.
He said "I wanted to get you your own little piece of Paris so you'd always remember it."
She sniffled "believe me honey. I'll never forget the day I finally see it with you."
He smiled "so tomorrow?"
She smiled brightly "Tomorrow it is!"
He picked her up and spun her around. She laughed at his excitement.
He sat her down and brushed his finger down her cheek. In a soft voice he said "I can't wait to take you to Paris. You'll love it. I promise but you know what the best part about this is?"
She shook her head.
He smiled and grabbed her neck "this will be the honeymoon we were supposed to have all those years ago. Remember?"
She bit her cheek and blinked back tears. She nodded. He kissed her. They broke apart and he rested his forehead against hers.
He smiled and said "I love you Margaret Johnson."
She smiled "not yet but soon. I love you to Billy."
He grinned "close enough! Let's go to the room."
He threw her over his shoulder before she could react. She squealed and smacked his butt. He grinned "I like that. Do it again!"
She rolled her eyes and listened to him laugh. She watched the ocean as he walked toward the hotel.
The next morning Billy took Margaret shopping for a wedding dress. She told him numerous times that it wasn't necessary but he wouldn't hear it. She finally settled on causal beach dress.
The decided the wedding was going to be after dinner so they could watch the sun set from the beach and give everyone enough notice.
Margaret was in the bathroom and Bill was laying on the bed resting his eyes. She stood by the doorway and watched him.
She jumped when he said "you're creeping me out!"
She laughed and walked to the bed. She sat on his side and grabbed his face so she could push his cheeks in "sorry. You're just so cute when you sleep!"
She kissed him and she let go of him. Before she could get up he pulled her across his chest. She giggled and they kissed. She crawled over him and laid on her side. She sat up against the headboard.
He said "oh by the way we're leaving right after the wedding."
Her eyes opened wide "what?!"
He smiled "oh did I forget to mention that?"
She had an annoyed look on her face and he said "it was supposed to be a surprise."
She narrowed her eyes "a surprise? First, you tell me we're leaving for 2 weeks then you tell me we're leaving today. What the hell am I supposed to wear?!"
He laughed "damn you had me there for a minute. I thought you were really mad. I can't believe your worried about clothes! If I have my way you won't wear anything."
She continued to stare at him.
He sighed dramatically "oh for god sakes. I'll be right back!"
He left the room and returned a few seconds later with 2 suitcases.
He smirked "satisfied?"
She smiled "what if I don't like what you picked?"
He groaned "women! If you don't like it you can blame Maggie. I had her pick the stuff out."
Margaret said "when was she at my house?"
He said "I called her one day while you were at Henry's and she came over and she threw your outfits together because lord knows I don't know anything about that crap! Hell, I had my wife shop for me for the longest time because I hated trying on clothes."
She frowned and looked at her hands.
He looked at her and walked toward her. He sat down and said "hey, why the long face?"
She shook her head "it's stupid"
He squeezed her hand "no it's not."
She looked at him and said "I know I talk about Harold a lot but hearing you talk about your late wife just breaks my heart because that was supposed to be me!"
He sighed "oh Marge. Come here."
He leaned forward and took her in his arms. She held onto him and laid her head on his shoulder.
He rubbed her back and whispered "I'm sorry. I didn't even think it just slipped out."
She said "don't apologize. It's just something I have to deal with. Considering it was all my fault that you left."
He said "it was not your fault. I was just hurt when I saw you with Harold but if you had seen it from my point of view..."
She interrupted "I would've done the same thing but it still hurts!"
He nodded "I know my darling. We're together now and that's all that matters. Yes?"
She smiled and said "yes. I can't wait to become your wife!"
He smiled and gently kissed her.
He said "I know our lives didn't go as planned but we did get our children out of and that makes it all worth while."
She tended "speaking of kids."
He looked at her "what about that them?"
She sighed and smiled "you know what? Never mind. I don't feel like getting into right now."
He frowned "getting into what?"
She said "Bill, has Charles had a drinking problem for a long time?"
Bill scoffed "unfortunately! He started when he turned 21. Stupid me gave him his first beer. Nice huh?"
She said "you couldn't have know he would become an alcoholic."
He shrugged "why the need to talk about my son?"
She said "I hate bringing this up but it's been bothering me since I found out."
He said "found out what?"
She sighed "please forgive me for bringing this up but Lucille told me that back in the day Charles raped her."
"Excuse me? I know my son can be an ass but he'd never hurt a woman. I raised him better than that!"
She looked scared. In s shaky voice she said "I'm not saying your not a good father but if Lucille said then it must be true! She wouldn't lie about that."
He crossed his arms "so because she says something that makes it true? I won't allow you to drag my name through the mud. I have a reputation to protect. I am doctor after all. It's bad enough Charles is an alcoholic but I won't let anyone mess his life up by accusing him of something that he didn't do! I promised my wife I'd protect my children no matter what the cost and I intend to do that!"
She stared at him and dug her nails into her palms. She knew she lost him again.
He said "I need some air!"
He stormed out the door and she cried. After a few minutes she pulled herself together. She knew letting him in her life was a bad idea. She was beginning to get weak. She had to be strong for so long that she was grateful that she could finally be herself around a man. Now everything was ruined.
She looked at her engagement ring and chocked back a sob as she took it off. She found a baggie and put the ring inside. She sat it in Bill's toiletry bag and zipped it back up. She made a few phone calls and cancelled the wedding so Bill wouldn't have to. She grabbed her shoes out of the closet and paused when she saw her wedding dress. She quickly closed the door and thought 'they just weren't meant to be. This was the second time that there wedding plans fell through. She decided that was fate showing its true colors.
She decided to go for a walk on the beach.
Maggie and Lucille were on the beach with the kids when they saw Margaret.
Maggie said "what's with her?"
Lucile shrugged "I'll find out. Can you with them?"
She nodded and watched her aunt go after her grandmother.
"Margaret!"
The older woman paused and said "yes?"
Lucille smiled "shouldn't you be resting for your wedding tonight?"
Her face hardened "there's not going to be a wedding!"
