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A Cabin Built for Two
Beth somehow managed to talk Daryl into letting her take their luggage into the cabin. When she pointed out that both cases were on wheels and that he had a whole lot more stuff to bring in Daryl finally gave in. While Daryl was wrestling with the massive cooler he'd brought along, Beth made a second trip out to the truck for their drug store and Chick-fil-A purchases.
"I'm sure glad I put paper plates on that order" Beth mumbled around a nugget. For the time being, they were using the food wrappers as their dining ware. "Don't want either one of us to have to do a bunch of dishes while we're here."
Daryl grunted as he polished off his second chicken sandwich and got up to explore the brownie box. He agreed - he did not want to wash any dishes either. Beth looked around the kitchen area. It had an attached laundry/bath combo on the far end. That laundry room was accessible from the bedroom - kind of a walk thru deal. With the exception of the small laundry room and bathroom, the majority of the cabin was one large area. A massive stone fireplace was the focal point and Daryl had already promised to build her a roaring fire every night if she wanted one. A huge king sized bed had its own area - separated by columns made of roughly hewn logs, but still open to the great room.
"Daryl, this place is amazin" Beth praised for the uptenth time. "I mean it's a perfect honeymoon cabin. Or a get your shit together cabin." Beth grinned across the table at her husband.
He laughed. "Yeh, we gonna get our shit together startin tonight" he said in a husky voice while waggling his eyebrows at Beth.
With a soft laugh, Beth began to clean up their supper trash. It was an easy and quick task as it just simply had to be thrown away. "I think I'm gonna take a bath and put on something a little warmer" Beth stated.
"I thought" Daryl finished off his lemonade, " if ya felt up to it, I'd get a fire goin in the fire pit. Supposed to be one out on the deck. Want to?"
A wide smiling Beth nodded her agreement. "Yes! I won't be long in the bath - just wanta freshen up a bit."
"Take your time" Daryl told his wife. "We ain't in no hurry for nothin."
"But I'm in a hurry to spend time with you" Beth walked over and kissed the top of her husband's head. Daryl reached both arms up to hold her in place, and then gently pulled her down to sit in his lap. Beth let out a little squeak when he did.
"Beth" Daryl sighed as he pulled her into his body and just held her tightly. "I've missed you so much. Promise me that when we have another fallin out" he paused for a moment. "And ya know we will" Beth laughed quietly. "Promise me that we won't let it get outta control like we did this last time."
Beth nodded her head slowly as she looked into Daryl's eyes. "Promise" she whispered.
"I was scared Beth" Daryl admitted. "I was scared we weren't gonna be able to fix it."
"Who says we've fixed it?" Beth asked. Because really, they hadn't talked about anything - the hurtful things they'd said and done to each other. The worry they'd caused each other and their family. They hadn't even begun to discuss those things.
"Well, we're here" Daryl began. "Together, and we're not fightin. That's a start."
"You're right" Beth agreed. "We're gonna get all this sorted out over the next several days - or at least get us game plan together."
They sat on that uncomfortable kitchen chair, making out and talking softly every now and again.
"Wonder why we get into such a fix sometimes? Ya reckon anybody else fights and carries on like we do?" Daryl wondered aloud.
"I don't know Baby?" Beth said. "Ya reckon anybody else loves like we do?"
Daryl placed one more kiss on Beth's lips before squeezing her hips. "Babe, go get that bubble bath. I'll get the fire pit going and meet ya out on the deck - deal?"
Beth kissed him back. "Deal" she smooched.
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Beth had taken the time to pile all of her hair on top of her head before stepping into the water. There was a light tapping at the door and she turned to see Daryl sticking his head into the bathroom. Beth slid on down into the mountain of bubbles and smiled at her husband.
"Ain't rushin ya or nothin" Daryl said, "But, the fire's goin, and I got ya a blanket out there, and there's some hot chocolate simmerin on the stove if ya want to bring some out for yourself." Daryl winked at Beth and held up his tumbler of bourbon, "I got my drink."
Beth smiled and nodded at Daryl, "I won't be long - just gotta get all that doctor gel off me."
"Ewww, yeh. Good thinkin" Daryl agreed.
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"Wow" Beth grinned from ear to ear. "It's really chilly out." Beth had on her warmest fuzzy pajamas that Daryl had insisted that she pack, and a huge mug of hot chocolate. Daryl patted the outdoor sofa next to him telling Beth to come join him.
Beth shuffled over and sat down next to her husband, snuggling right into his side and he immediately covered her in the big fluffy blanket, making sure to wrap her up tightly. "Good?" he asked.
Beth didn't know if he were referring to her warm drink or being tucked in beside him. Either way, she was very, very good. "Perfect" she answered.
They sat in silence for a few minutes. "Thought we might do a little fishin this week. Ya can't see it right now, but there's a small lake just over there." Daryl pointed out into the darkness.
"That sounds like fun" Beth giggled. "I don't remember the last time you and I went fishin."
"Me either" Daryl said, more to himself than to anyone in particular.
After a few more minutes of silence Beth made a declaration, "Daryl, we need to start making time for each other - just the two of us. We don't do anything anymore that's just for us, or involves just us. It's either, farm related or school related or sports related…."
"Yep" Daryl agreed. "It's just, well, we got three teenagers who are busy as shit, we're running basically two farms, and it's just so damn easy to let all of that get in the way of what's the most important thing in my life."
Beth stared at Daryl and asked, "And what is the most important thing in your life Daryl Dixon?"
"You" he replied with no hesitation. "You" Daryl repeated. "I love my kids. I love my family. I love our way of life, and doin what I do for a livin - but all that means nothin, if i don't have you."
With that being said, both Daryl and Beth had tears in their eyes. "Daryl, I'm so, so sorry for the way I've treated you over the past few weeks. You must think I'm the most hateful hussy on the planet."
Daryl wiped the tears from Beth's cheeks. "Naw, ya pissed me off plenty, but I still knew that you were the love of my life and I'd do anything to get back in your good graces."
"I said some pretty nasty things" Beth began again, "and I'm ashamed they came out of my mouth. Why, Herschel and Annette Greene would have died if they heard me say some of the things I said to you - just flat out die."
"Yeh, I said some pretty nasty stuff myself" Daryl confessed. "Beth, honey, it's time we quit this fightin over stupid shit - I reckon, it's time for us to grow up. Hell, we got baby number four on the way, you'd think we'd be grown by now."
Beth snorted. "Oh my gosh Daryl. Can you believe it? I mean, can you actually believe we're gonna have that fourth baby we always wanted?"
Daryl wanted to tread lightly here. Even though the doctor had reassured them multiple times that everything looked perfect, and Beth was well past the danger stage that had been causing problems with the past two pregnancies Daryl still wanted to be cautious.
"Beth" Daryl spoke seriously and deliberately. "I want ya to know that I'm happy 'bout this baby. Happy, but still in shock." Beth laughed softly. "I just don't think I can watch you go through anymore baby heartbreak if something happens - I pray to God we don't have to go through that again."
"We won't Daryl" Beth sat up a little straighter beside her husband. "We won't. I just know it. I can feel it - everything's gonna be just great."
Daryl pulled Beth closer in to him and kissed the top of her head. I sure hope so - Daryl kept that thought to himself - he didn't voice it out loud. The couple sat out on the deck for about an hour before Beth realized that it was getting entirely too cold for her to tolerate.
"Babe" Beth yawned, "I gotta go in - I'm cold." Daryl swallowed down the last of his bourbon and nodded. He took Beth's mug from her and held out his hand to help her up.
"Let's get ya tucked in" Daryl growled as he pulled Beth into a hug. "I'll come back out and tend to the fire, then join ya under that big ole pile of covers in there."
"Now that's one of your better ideas here lately" Beth winked at him.
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"Oh my God Beth" Daryl gruffly whispered into Beth's ear "ain't gonna last much longer - it's been too fuckin long."
Beth's breathing was becoming more and more erratic. "Oh Daryl, oh my God" she gasped. "Right there, oh, God" she cried out and completely melted into the bed. It didn't take Daryl much longer after that.
"Fuckkkkkkkkk" he shouted and then collapsed to the side of his wife. "Baby, why did ya make me go so long? If ya wasn't already pregnant, that right there woulda sure done the trick."
They both laughed. "I might make ya wait two or three weeks every time - God, that was good."
"The hell you say" Daryl sparred back at his wife as he ran a hand up and down her inner thigh. Beth shivered at his touch.
"I'm just teasing" Beth offered. "That would be super mean, and we already agreed not to be super mean to each other any more - just a little bit mean."
"Naw, we ain't gonna be mean at all girl" Daryl laughed at his wife. "What's wrong with ya? I think you might need a punishment or something." Daryl's hand had moved up to Beth's still flat belly. As he gently rubbed her belly, he moved his head down there to talk to their baby. "Listen up in there. I'm tellin ya right now, ya better not act like ya momma when ya get out here - I can only handle one of her."
Beth began to squirm and giggle. "Daryl, that tickles."
Daryl rubbed even more softly, barely brushing across her skin, causing Beth to shiver even more. "Daryl" Beth whispered.
"Yeh?" he answered.
"I love you so much" Beth told him.
"I love you too Baby" Daryl sighed. "So fuckin much it hurts." Beth yawned. Daryl knew she had to be exhausted - it was well past midnight. "Why don't ya turn over there and get to sleep? We got plenty of time here in this cabin we can love on each other."
Beth smiled and tried to hide her yawn this time. "Can ya believe we didn't have to double and triple check to make sure the door was locked?"
They both laughed at that. Beth thought she should go to the restroom before drifting off to sleep. When she got back to the bed, Daryl was already softly snoring with his signature one arm thrown over his eyes position. He was worn out as well. After all, they'd had a really big day - lot's of emotions involved and lots of information to process.