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A/N: First of all, I want to thank everyone for the continued love for this story. Second, I want to thank you for your immense patience. I know you've all been wanting this next chapter and it's taken forever to write it. I finally managed to cheat, taking an extra shift at my old job where I could quietly write to be able to update this so enjoy it.


Gabby woke up to sounds of the ocean crashing against the shore. When she moved, she realized that she was still tangled up in Matt. She smiled at the memory of last night and she wanted more. She lowered her hand into the sheets and took Matt in her hand and pumping him up and down to wake him up, wanting to feel him inside her again. It didn't take long for Matt's body to react to Gabby's touch, a low moan escaping his lips.

"Gabby." His breathing had already quickened.

"Good morning." She grinned, placing her lips to his chest.

"Good morning." He flipped himself around so he would be on top of her. "You are such a tease." He pushed himself in her torturously slow.

"Look who's teasing now." The words came out slightly jumbled as she pushed her head back in ecstasy, Matt pushing deep in her with one swift motion.

"Do you like that?" He moved out of her slowly again, this time pushing all the way in harder.

"Don't stop." She could already feel her body tingling as his lips found her neck, his teeth grazing the skin, sending shivers down her entire body. And continue he did, his hands caressed her body as he moved in and out of her. Slowly at first and then faster and harder as Gabby tightened around him.

"Gabby." He hid in the crook of her neck as he emptied himself into her, Gabby getting her release too. Matt tried not to put all of his weight on her but she pulled her to him, enjoying the extra weight on her body. "You're perfect Mrs Casey." He whispered hoarsly to her ear.

"We're perfect." She breathed heavily. "How about some breakfast?"

"You and me in the shower first." He got up and scooped her up in his arms, taking her into the bathroom, setting her on the counter and turning the shower on.

"So what do you want to do today?" She asked him seductively.

"You drive a hard bargain." He couldn't help but stare at her naked body and want her again. "After we take a very, long, shower." He kissed her. "I was thinking we could do some paddle board and maybe try surfing. What do you think?"

"That sounds amazing." She wrapped her legs around his waist and he easily lifted her and walked them both towards the shower as they kissed and made love in the shower again.

"If you keep walking around naked like that, we'll never get out of this room." He stood behind her, a towel wrapped around his waist and his hands on her hips.

"Isn't it the point of this week?" She turned around in his arms. "Spend some quality time together?" She wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Yes but this is once in a lifetime. I want to explore the island too." He kissed her.

"Ok." She pouted, turning around to leave, Matt emitting a low growl. He ran a hand on his face and turned around, heading towards his suitcase. He found Gabby cooking them a light breakfast and he enjoyed watching her in the kitchen. They enjoyed breakfast on the porch before they went out towards the beach where they rented the paddle boards and headed towards the crystal clear water for the morning.

Matt was surprisingly stable on his legs on the first try while Gabby fell a few times before finding her footing. They paddled farther into the water, quiet between them as Gabby did her best to stay standing on her board. Matt watched in amazement as his wife moved even farther out in the ocean. She looked at ease and happy here and it made him smile.

"Come on babe, what are you gaucking at?" She laughed.

"My beautiful wife." He paddled closer to her. "She gets more beautiful with every minute that passes."

"Liar." She splashed him with her paddle, making him waver slightly on his board before he found his footing again and came closer to her.

"I'd never lie about that." He tried to go on the board with her but the two weights were too much and they fell in the water, Gabby releasing a high pitch scream.

"Matt, you're crazy." She yelled as she surfaced.

"Yeah, crazy for you." He pulled her closer to him.

"In that case." She did her best to kiss him while they were in the deep end.

"What about we go back to shore and go do some exploring?" He kissed her again.

"What about surfing? You were all excited about it."

"We still have lots of time for that still."

"Ok." She smiled lovingly. They got back on their boards and paddled back to shore where they gave their things back at the little cabin and walked back hand in hand to their cottage.

"How about you so start a shower and I'll join you in a second?"

"Don't be too long." She pulled her bikini top off and dropped it on the floor before disappearing inside the bathroom. Once Matt was sure that she was under the water, she called the front desk and gave them a few instructions as well as asking where they could go explore.

"Who are you talking to?" Gabby yelled as she poked her head past the glass shower glass.

"The front desk." He walked into the bathroom. "I asked for places to go see." He stepped inside the steaming shower with her.

"And? What beautiful paradise are they going to show us?"

"They are sending a guide in thirty minutes." He kissed her.

"We better make this quick then." She chuckled, pulling him down for a kiss. They took their time to wash each other before they stepped out, Matt quickly changing in shorts and a white shirt. He had managed to take a bit of colour on their time out on the water so it gave him a soft tan. Gabby was taking more time that he'd thought.

"What is taking you so long?"

"Can't a girl look nice for her husband?" She walked out of their room in a white floral dress, her hair in loose curls on her shoulders.

"Wow." He whispered, a smile on his face. "I take that back, you can take all the time you need." He took a few steps in her direction.

"I thought you'd like it." She slowly turned on herself.

"Everyone will be jealous." He leaned down to kiss her. "But you're all mine." He gently pulled her to him, only to be interrupted by a knock on the door.

"They have the worst timing." She leaned her forehead against his. "Let's go see the Island." She kissed him before she pulled away to go get the door. They followed the guide.

He took them to Halaei Town so they could spend the day there. The town was framed on one side by the north shore mountains and on the other by the shimmering blue water of Hanalei Bay. First, he took them to an art gallery filled with beautiful paintings of the town and its vibrant colours as well as people fishing. Gabby couldn't stop gushing over everything and they ended up buying a painting of the town, looking over the bay. The guide left them so they could enjoy an early lunch, the two going for the town's specialty, fish. Gabby's eyes kept roaming the view outside opf the restaurant, so much that it made Matt laugh out loud.

"You know, we still have time to see so many things before we head back to the cottage. Why don't you enjoy your food?"

"I know but it's beautiful here, I just don't want to miss anything."

"And you won't." He laughed. Once they were done, they met up with their guide again and he took them to see the Mission house that was built in the 1800's as well as the Waioli Hui'ia Church, Matt enjoying the architectures and the stained glass windows. The last stop for the day was the historic pier where boats were accosted and you could see locals fish, the industry no doubt in full swing here. They enjoyed a walk along the pier as music was being played.

When they returned, the sun was starting to set. "Did you have fun?" He kissed her temple as he pulled her close to his side.

"I know we haven't done that much exploring but this island is beautiful. I'm happy our friends sent us here for some alone time."

"We still have four days, plenty to see." He pulled out the key to their cottage out of his Pocket and gave it to her, placing his hands on her hips from behind.

"I know but I like having you all to myself too." She pushed the door open and the room whole place was basking in candle light glow. "Matt." She gasped.

"Surprise baby." They took a few steps into the living room.

"When did you do all of this?" She looked at him, a blush on her cheeks.

"I just made a phone call while you were in the shower."

"It's beautiful." She smiled at him before exploring a bit further, Matt right behind her.

"I just wanted us to spend a real, quiet evening together." He leaned against the patio door, Gabby rooted in her spot unpon seeing the patio set up. The table was filled with island specialties and they had set up some fairy lights above them, their view as breathtaking as the previous evening. "I hope you're hungry."

"Oh yes." All the walking they had done during the day had dug a hole in her stomach. He pulled her chair out and helped her get comfortable before he took his seat and pouring her a glass of wine.

"To forever with my beautiful wife." He raised his glass.

"To forever." She winked at him before the clunked their glasses together and took a sip. Gabby didn't hesitate to try every single dish on the table under Matt's amused gaze and he couldn't stop looking at her with so much love at the woman who would get to share the rest of his life with. Once they had eaten tp their hearts content, they talked about the kids, Gabby not being able to keep them far from her mind. They enjoyed a last glass of wine before they walked to the beach, Matt's arm arund her shoulders.

"Are you happy?" He asked as they sat in the sand, Gabby sitting between his legs.

"The happiest I've been in a very long time." She sighed. He knew something was on her mind so he just let her say her piece. " I found love again when I least expected it, our little family is perfect and I get to spend our honeymoon in the most beautiful place I've seen. What more could a girl ask for?"

"The world." He felt more love for this woman than he ever had in the past and that's what he wanted to give her, the world.

"You already give me that, and more." They spent the rest of the evening sitting in the sand and enjoying some quiet time after a long day of visiting.

The next day, they rented an SUV with specific instructions for their day at the Waimae Canyon, dubbed the Great Canyon on the Pacific. The ten mile long way was filled with beautiful greens and reds, the crisp blue sky towering over them. They found a spot to park and they evjoyed lunch that they had packed before they returned on the road to make it all the way to the top where they took in the gorgeous view and snapped a few pictures to be able to show the kids.

The following two days were spent visiting the Kilohana Plantation where they enjoyed a little bit of history and Rum tastings along with a visit to the tropical gardens and an old plantation village. They also snorkelled in the tunnels of Makura Beach and they were able to try their hand at surfing as well that day. On their final day, they visited the Kilauea Point National Wildlife refuge. They were able to visit the lighthouse that stood right above towering cliffs and another, take your breath away view. They were told this was a haven for endangered mon seals, green sea turtles and humpback whales, Gabby snapping some more pictures there, not getting enough of this beautiful place.

"I can't believe this is our last night here." Matt watched as Gabby moved around the cottage, picking some things and placing them in the suitcase already.

"It doesn't mean that we can't enjoy it." He pulled her to him and pressed his lips to hers.

"I know I just, can't get enough of this place."

"How about one final sunset? You, me, on that patio before we lock ourselves away for the night?"

"What about packing?" She objected.

"It can wait." He raised her and Gabby wrapped her legs around his waist, their tongues now batteling for control. He settled them into a chair as they made out, his fingers laced in her hair, Gabby's hands resting gently on his arms.

"You have the best ideas." She giggled as they parted, Gabby settling herself between his legs.

"I know." He kissed her temple. They watched as the sky turned orange and red, the sun setting in the horizon. Gabby sat contently, her head against Matt's chest. "Tired?" He kissed her neck.

"No but don't stop what you're doing."

"Like this?" His ran his fingers against her left arm, his lips kissing down her shoulder. He felt her skin prickle with goosebumps under his lips. He smirked against her shoulder. Gabby grew impatient and finally straddled him.

"If you think that you can do that and not make love to me." Matt saw the same thing in her eyes that he felt in his groin and he pulled her roughly to him, kissing her as if his life depended on it. He put her words to action and raised from the chair, Gabby's legs around his waist again. They didn't wait any time taking each other's clothes off, the two falling into bed, Matt emprisoning her between his arms.

"One last night in paradise." He whispered against her lips as he entered her, giving them both a night to remember.

Matt woke up the next morning to Gabby's body snuggling closer into him and he smiled. Her hair was slightly tousled from their short night of sleep and he watched her sleep, not having the heart to wake her just yet. Their flight was only in the afternoon and they didn't have that much to pack.

"Is it morning already?" she mumbled into his chest about thirty minutes later.

"Not yet, go back to sleep." He lied, wanting his girl to get a bit more time to rest. He slowly got up not to wake her and he started gathering their things, packing everything away before he padded towards the kitchen to make some breakfast for the two of them. It had been almost two hours since he had gotten up by the time the food was ready so he made his way back with a tray full to find Gabby still asleep. He set it on the desk and slid back Under the covers, running his hand along her arm. "Wake up baby, breakfast is ready." Her eyes fluttered opened and she turned on her back.

"What time is it?" She closed her eyes again, trying to get used to the light.

"Eleven." At that, she woke up with a start.

"Matt, why didn't you wake me up sooner, our flight is only three hours away."

"You looked too peaceful to wake so I did all the packing. All we have left to do it eat, shower and enjoy it until they come get us to head to the airport."

"You packed everything?" She looked around the whole room to find everything gone from sight. "Matt." He never seased to amaze her how good he was to her.

"I figured you could use the sleep after last night." He leaned down to kiss her. "And you do so much for everyone else, it's my turn to take care of you, for every day of the rest of our lives."

"I swear, the women in Chicago have no idea what they missed on." She pulled the covers with her and kissed him. "And you're all mine."

"Forever."

"Forever. So this breakfast?" Matt did the only thing he could do now, laugh.

"Coming right up." They enjoyed the food in bed before they showered together. They placed their bags next to the door and enjoyed the beach a little while longer before their driver came to bring them to the airport.

"I hope you enjoyed your stay."

"Very much. Thank you for everything." Matt shook his hand and gave him an envelop. "This is for you. It was the best seven days."

"Thank you Mr Casey, Mrs Casey. Enjoy your flight home."

"We will, thank you." They took their luggage and they made their way through the terminal hand in hand. Once settled in their seats, Gabby looked out of the window. "I'm going to miss this place."

"Me too." He looked at the island from the small window. "Ready to go home?"

"Yes, let's go home." She kissed him and soon after, the pilot announced their imminent departure.


A/N: So here it is. Seven days in paradise for our favourite couple. They're heading back to Chicago, back to their family, ready for the next chapter. I really hope that you liked it and please take a few seconds to tell me what you guys think, even if it's just to tell me your annoyance at my lack of updating hahaha - Sarra