Kaitlyn woke up and stretched lazily. She rolled over in the bed and she could still smell the scent of him. It filled her senses. God how she loved that man! He was her everything.
She heard laughter coming from the living room. She got out of the bed and slipped her robe on, walking towards the sound. She quietly walked into the living room of her Tampa, Florida home. She smiled as she saw two blonde heads bent over the table, her boys. Drew and Paul.
Kaitlyn glanced over at the picture on the end table. An ornate silver frame surrounded the faces in the picture. Their wedding day. Kaitlyn smiled to herself at the memory of that day, Drew has been so nervous... and so handsome in his black tux.
She looked back at the two of them, 'What the heck are they doing?' she thought to herself. Drew shifted his large frame enough for Kaitlyn to see the crayons and coloring books spread across the low coffee table. Drew was coloring Winnie the Pooh with Paul. She couldn't help but smile, as Paul giggled.
"Shhhh, Paul. You'll wake up Mommy!"
Suddenly Kaitlyn heard the third voice: "MOMMY!" Andreana wailed at the mention of her mother's name. She only knew three words, 'Mommy', 'Daddy' and 'boot', don't ask!
Kaitlyn then noticed that Dreana was in her father's lap.
"Andreana Michelle Martin! SHHHHHH! Mommy needs her sleep." Drew leaned over and kissed the top of his daughter's head. 'She'll be up soon enough."
Kaitlyn continued to watch quietly as Drew tried his best to keep the kids quiet. Her heart swelled at the sight of her husband and children. He was so good with them. He was surprisingly gentle for a man of his size. It never ceased to amaze Kaitlyn to watch the tenderness he displayed with their kids.
Paul looked up at his father. "Daddy, I'm hungry! Can we have French toast for breakfast?"
"Sure, champ, whatever you want! Let's go make breakfast then we'll wake Mommy up."
Kaitlyn knew she was about to be caught. "I'm already up Drew."
He looked up at her and smiled that incredible smile. He watched Dreana launch herself across the room into her mother's arms. "Mommy! Daddy home!" Someone had learned a new word!
"I know sugar!" She gathered the little girl into her arms, raining kisses on her face. Paul was soon at her feet demanding attention too. She knelt and hugged him to her, kissing his forehead. "Morning Boo."
Drew had walked over to them. "Does Daddy get some of that love?" He smiled down at his wife.
She stood up and kissed him, wrapping her arms around his neck. "I love you Drew."
"I love you too Kit Kat. Why don't you go finish coloring Pooh Bear for me and I'll get breakfast."
"OK, Drew sounds great!"
They spent the day at home, together. These days were few and far between. He missed them so much when he was away from home He flew home every chance he got. Later that night he and Kaitlyn lay in bed in each other's arms after making love again. He had his head on her stomach, it was just beginning to swell with the new baby they were expecting in three months.
"I don't know how you do it Kit Kat. I go nuts being away from you and the kids, and here you are holding everything together at home all by yourself."
Kat stroked his hair, loving the silky feel of it under her fingertips. "Drew I am never alone. You are always here with me. In my heart."
"Do you have any earthly idea how much I love you Kaitlyn Martin?"
She felt the baby move inside her. She laughed. "After three kids, yeah I think I have a clue."
The next morning Drew was watching her sleep. He dreaded getting on that plane today. He had to be in Philly that afternoon for RAW. He reflected on how much his life had changed in the five years since he met Kaitlyn. Her and the kids were everything to him. If she had asked, he would have gladly given up wrestling for her. But she never had. She understood the love he had for his career. It paled in comparison to the love he had for her.
A week later he sat in his hotel room, a picture of Kat and the kids on the bed in front of him. God how he missed them. He picked up the phone and dialed...
I'm Already There
He called her on the road
From a lonely cold hotel room
Just to hear her say I love you one more time
"Hello?" His breath caught in his throat when he heard her voice
"Hi baby. I just called to tell you I love you."
"I love you too Drew."
And when he heard the sound
Of the kids laughing in the background
"Let me talk to Paul."
He had to wipe away a tear from his eye
A little voice came on the phone
And said "Daddy when you coming home"
He said the first thing that came to his mind
"Hey Champ! You taking care of your Momma?"
"Yes, daddy. I miss you."
"I miss you too son..."
"When are you coming home?"
"Soon Paul, soon."
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend
And I know I'm in your prayers
Oh I'm already there
"Mommy wants to talk to you again."
"Ok, I love you slugger, kiss your sister for me."
"Yuck!"
Drew chuckled to himself.
She got back on the phone
Said I really miss you darling
Don't worry about the kids they'll be all right
"I miss you Drew."
"I know baby, me too."
Wish I was in your arms
Lying right there beside you
But I know that I'll be in your dreams tonight
And I'll gently kiss your lips
Touch you with my fingertips
So turn out the light and close your eyes
I'm already there
"So when are you coming home?"
"Two weeks, I have three days off."
"I can't wait honey."
"Me too Kat, me to."
Don't make a sound
I'm the beat in your heart
I'm the moonlight shining down
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there until the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I'm already there
We may be a thousand miles apart
But I'll be with you wherever you are
I'm already there
"I love you Kat."
"And I love you Andrew Martin."
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there until the end
Can you feel the love that we share
He fell asleep, holding the picture to his chest.
Oh I'm already there
Oh I'm already there