Note: Here it is! The final chapter of Red Wine, my first MSW FanFiction. I want to say a big, big thank you for every single comment, like and review. It means the world to me. You are all amazing. I'm sorry this took so long to complete, writer's block and university has not helped! Once again thank you so much and heres to more FanFiction in the future! Enjoy! :)

Chapter 7

I look up at Seth instantaneously. I can see the mixture of fear and nervousness in his gaze.

"Don't be afraid to talk about it Seth."

I whisper whilst raising my left hand to his right cheek.

He looks down at me and smiles slightly.

"Oh Woman. It's silly of me to bring such a thing up when its about the most painful time of your life."

I feel tears begin to form in my eyes.

He cares so much about me. It's almost heartbreaking.

"It was, Seth. But I've learnt to live with the pain. You've helped me overcome my darkest days, you can tell me anything."

Seth begins to stroke my hair down to my neck. He inhales deeply and lets the breath

out slowly.

"Well...Jess...you remember the day after the funeral in your kitchen, don't you?"

Oh, I remember like it was yesterday. I broke down and fell to the floor, crying uncontrollably over a broken plate. Frank's favourite plate...

15 Years Earlier...

I pull myself out of bed and walk slowly to the closet. Opening it, I try my damn hardest not to look at the left side.

Just grab a sweater and some pants and be done with it, Jessica.

I try not to blink as I robotically pull both items out.

Eventually, I get dressed and walk downstairs. Entering the kitchen, I see the dishes piled up on the side. I sigh deeply.

Well I could at least try and do those today.

Suddenly there is a knock at the door. I ignore it at first, but whoever it is, is persistent.

God dammit, fine.

Opening the door, I'm surprised to see Seth standing there.

"Hey, Jess."

Seth begins to fidget with his ring as he smiles at me.

"Hi Seth. Is everything okay?"

Seth looks me up and down.

"Ayuh everything is splendid, Jess. Well...I wondered if everything is okay with you."

I smile back at him.

"Oh, everything is fine Seth. But do come in."

I move aside as Seth enters the house. I lock the door behind me as I follow him into the kitchen.

Oh no. He's going to see the dishes and know straight away nothing is okay at all.

Seth looks over solemnly at the mess on the kitchen counter as he sits down at the table.

"Coffee, Seth?"

Seth looks at me and forces a smile.

"That would be great, Jess. I can do it if -"

I cut him off quickly.

"No it's okay, Seth. Now let me just find us some cups."

I begin to search through the clutter of dishes until I see a mug hidden beneath a cereal bowl. Hastily, I pull it out by the handle.

Suddenly, the entire Eiffel Tower of dishes comes crashing down and one plate slips out at lightning speed.

"NO!"

I scream as I realise what's happening.

SMASH*

Frank's favourite plate shatters to pieces on the kitchen floor as I completely break down.

I feel myself fall to the floor in front of the heartbreaking sight and hear Seth running towards me.

I feel comforting arms wrap around me as I kneel weeping into my hands. Seth has never held me before and I realise how much I needed to feel another human's touch again. I allow my face to turn into Seth's shoulder as my sobs become stronger.

"Shhhh. It's okay. I'm here. I'm not going anywhere, Jess."

Seth begins to stroke my hair and at first I feel slightly uncomfortable at the tenderness of his caresses but I soon

realise once again, how much I need this.

After what seems like an eternity, I pull my head back to look up at Seth.

"I'm sorry."

I whisper.

"Jess, theres nothing to be sorry for. I know how much that plate means to you...I always used to see Frank use it when we came over for dinner."

I smile at him.

"You noticed?"

Seth smiles back at me.

"Of course I did, Jess. Frank was my best friend. The plate was part of a set you bought him for your 20th anniversary. I remember him telling me how much he loved them."

I smile wider as tears form in my eyes again.

"Oh, Seth. The set was one of a kind by an artist in Mexico. We went there on holiday, remember? I won't even be able to replace it. Just like I won't be able to replace him."

I suddenly begin to break down again and Seth pulls me back into his arms. This time I wrap my arms around him and sob into his shoulder again.

Back to the Present

"Oh, Jess. When I saw how much pain you were going through, it nearly broke me."

I caress Seth's face as tears flow down his cheeks.

"You were my saviour, Seth. The pain you endured yourself when you lost Ruth must still cut deep some days. You are so strong."

Seth pulls me to him for a tender kiss.

"Oh it does, Jess. I felt so guilty that day 15 years ago. I began to realise I felt more for you when you were in my arms. I just wanted to hold you forever to take the pain away. The same, unbearable pain I felt years before."

I kiss Seth tenderly.

"I love you so much, Seth. Please don't feel guilty. You are just...amazing."

The love that brought us together in the first place overwhelms us again as our passion reignites.

Two Months Later...

The knocking at the door brings me out of my focus on my typewriter. Opening it, I smile brightly at the sight before me.

"Seth!"

I throw my arms around him and kiss him

fully as he returns the embrace.

"I've missed you."

I whisper softly in his ear.

"Oh, Woman. I've missed you too."

We make our way to the kitchen and it's at that moment I realise Seth has a present under his arm.

"Ah, Jess. This is for you. I did a lot of searching and when I was away at the Conference, I finally found it."

I raise an eyebrow at him as we sit down at the table.

What could it be?

He passes me it to me and I begin to pull at the ribbon holding the parcel together.

I gasp as the paper falls open.

Frank's favourite plate.

"It can't be...I..."

A lump forms in my throat.

Seth smiles as tears fill his eyes. He

reaches over and places his hand over mine.

"It is, Jess. I went into this little antique store over there and got talking to the owner. I saw it on a shelf and had to pinch myself. I asked her if she knew where it was from and turns out, it was made by an artist in Mexico 20 years ago. The artist only made 5 sets but somehow the plate from one of the sets had made it's way to this little New York antique store without its accompanying cup, saucer and bowl. I just had to get it."

I am left speechless by how fast my heart is beating. I instinctively jump out of my seat and embrace Seth tightly as I cry tears of pure joy. I kiss him deeply and he runs a hand through my hair.

"You know I love you more than anything in the world, right?"

"Of course I do, Jess. Just as I love you more than you will ever know. Forever and always."

The End