TITLE: DAYS Fairy Tale: Eric & Greta: Chapters 106-110
WRITTEN BY: Heather Ferguson (fergus80)
EMAIL: hferguso@niu.edu
WEBSITE: http://eric_greta.tripod.com (from when Jensen was on days)
Rating: If you can watch DAYS, you can read this. If there is a rating change, a link to the chap. will be provided.
Disclaimer: Days of Our Lives and all of their characters are property of Corday Productions and NBC.
My Rant: Okay, I'm finally putting this up on FanFiction.net. Mostly to free up my website space. This was started way back in Oct. of 1999, and I haven't decided if it's finished yet or not. Reviews are always welcome!
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Chapter 106
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Greta looked into the mirror, smiling, a knock took her away from her thoughts. "Who is it?"
"Just us." Came the voices of Sami and Belle.
"Come in." The two walked in, and over to Greta.
"You look so pretty." Belle said, helping to smooth out the vale.
"Eric will be speechless," Sami said with a large smile. "Hopefully not to speechless." They all grinned, all three so happy, when another knock came. "Who is it?"
"The father of the bride."
"It's open," Belle said.
John opened up the door, and looked at Greta, "You look beautiful." She smiled in response. "So are we ready to get to the wedding? The limo is waiting."
Greta took another look in the full length mirror, and took a deep breath, then, "I'm ready." John took her arm, and led her out of the room, and to the limo. Sami and Belle were right behind them.
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"How are you holding up, son?" Roman asked putting a hand on Eric's shoulder.
"I'm okay, a little nervous."
Roman smiled, "That's normal, this is a big day. A big commitment, this is forever."
Eric smiled, "That isn't what bothers me. I can't wait for the forever. I love her so much, I just don't want anything to spoil this day."
"Nothing will, I promise you that."
"I'll keep you too that."
Brady walked up to them, "Well, the limo is pulling up, so I think we are just about ready. Should I tell everyone to get seated?"
"That sounds like a good idea, then come back and we will all get in place." Roman said. Brady left to get everything ready. Roman checked his pocket once more, the ring was still there. He put his hands on each of Eric's shoulders. "Son, I am so proud of you."
"Thanks dad."
Brady came back over, "Everyone is ready, how about you?"
Eric took a deep breath, "I'm ready." The three then walked over to where everyone was gathered, and stood at the end of the aisle. Eric stood up straight, and out of the corner of his eye saw the priest walk up. *It's time.* He told himself, and soon, the music started to play. He looked through the crowd. He smiled at his mom, Mrs. Horton, Bo, Hope, Shawn, Austin, many others, even Lucas was there.
He then refocused on the aisle. He saw Sami, and smiled as she began to walk down it to the music being played. The tent was nice and warm, the smell of flowers perfumed the air, the clear plastic windows showed the snow outside, it was absolutely beautiful. Greta smiled, and she turned to look up at John as he squeezed her hand. "We're next." John told her softly, as she watched Belle start to walk down the white carpet in front of her. Greta could feel the butterflies in her stomach, she was so nervous. But she wasn't worried about getting married to Eric, she was just nervous.
John turned to her, "I love you sweetheart."
She smiled up at him too, "I love you too dad."
"I can't believe after just finding out that your mine, I'm already giving you away."
She grinned, "I'll always be your daughter." John smiled, and squeezed her hand again.
Then the wedding march started to play, John took her arm, and they started to walk down aisle together. Greta looked straight ahead, and caught Eric's eyes immediately.
Eric's breath caught in his throat, she was absolutely stunning. It was a long, a-line dress. Sleeves went all the way to her wrists, but her shoulders were bare, and it dipped low in front, but not too low. The silk of the gown was covered with a very fine, lace, in the design was snow flakes. The vale came all the way over her face, and trailed a long ways behind her, as did her dress. "Breathe." came the quiet voice of Roman, right behind Eric. Which reminded him to do just that.
Their eyes stayed locked together as she made her way down the white carpet to him. John handed her off to Eric, and Eric took her arm, leading her to the priest. "You may be seated." He said. The guests sat down, John sat, and Marlena took his hand, smiling at him, a tear running down her cheek.
"We are gathered here today....." The priest went on, and on. But the words were almost lost, as Eric and Greta looked into each other's eyes. Soon they were lighting the unity candle, and saying their vows.
"With this ring, I thee wed...." The two smiled at each other, Greta through teary eyes, as they placed their wedding rings on each other's fingers.
And as soon as it started, it was ending, "...I do." Came Greta's slightly shaky voice.
"With the power vested in me, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife." And a cheer went up in the crowd, "You may kiss the bride."
Eric took Greta's vale, and slowly lifted it up and over her head, smoothing it out gently behind her. "I love you." He told her, looking down at her.
She smiled as a tear ran down her check, he brushed it away with a finger. "I love you too." And then he leaned forward, and their lips met, in a soft gentle kiss. Then his arms wrapped around her, and hers against him, deepening the kiss, only breaking away moments later remembering where they were.
"May I present, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Brady."
The crowd cheered again, as Eric took Greta's arm, and they walked down the aisle together.
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Chapter 107
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The guests all moved over into another, much bigger tent, just like the one the wedding was in. This one was set up with many large, beautifully decorated tables, and a large dance floor in the middle. While they started to mingle, and enjoy the drinks and finger foods, the wedding party were getting their pictures taken. Some inside the tent, some outside with the snow and trees. Greta smiled up at Eric, he had his arms around her, for the picture, but more because it was freezing outside. The trees behind them were decorated with white lights, and a light snow was falling, it was going to make a beautiful wedding picture. After finally getting all the pictures done, the happy couple moved over to the tent with the others, and were announced when they walked in, everyone cheered. They proceeded over to the main table, and immediately people were clinking their glasses to get them to kiss. And Eric took Greta's hand, brought her close, and planted a firm, passionate kiss on Greta's lips, getting a loud cheer and a few wolf whistles.
The buffet style dinner proceeded nicely, along with a speech from Roman, John, and a very teary eyed Belle. They were then led over to a large 5 tier wedding cake, their hands came together holding the knife to take a piece out of the cake. Then they each took a piece in their hands, and fed it to each other at the same time. Then more clinking of the glasses, followed by Greta grabbing Eric for a passionate kiss, followed by a few laughs and cheers. Mingling started, along with people eating dessert, and grabbing some more drinks. They were on opposite sides of the room, talking to everyone, when they were summoned out onto the dance floor to take their first dance as Husband and Wife. The music came on, and they moved into each others arms, smiling at one another.
"This has been absolutely perfect so far," Greta said smiling up at him.
He smiled down, at her, kissed her tenderly, "Yes it has, and it's only going to get better."
"What our life, or tonight?" She said with a slight smirk.
He grinned wider, "Both." Then he twirled her around, then brought her back to him. Soon another song came on, and the wedding party was announced and they started to dance with them. Then another song, and the parents came out.
"I think I could dance all night," Greta said, "I am running on pure happiness."
"I know what you mean." He said, and they shared another kiss.
Then the DJ came back on, announcing it was time for the Father and Daughter dance. John smiled as Eric handed Greta back over to him, and they started to dance. "You look so happy." He told her.
"Oh, I am." Greta said.
"I'm so happy for you and Eric."
"Thanks." She said, and laid her head on his shoulder. She couldn't believe it, she was dancing in the arms of her father, she was married to the man of her dreams, she never thought she could be this happy.
The dancing and fun continued that whole night. Finally the tossing of the bouquet and garter, which ended with Sami and Brandon having a dance together.
With a little more mingling and dancing, it was finally time for the couple to make their exit, everyone gathered as they left showering them with bird seed as they left to get into the limo, and make their way to the airport.
Eric shut the door, turning to Greta, and they both tried quickly to wipe the seed from each other's hair, and then they felt the limo start to leave. They smiled at each other, and then kissed. They kissed a long time, and then slowly pulled apart. "Well Mrs. Brady, I believe we are now off for our honeymoon."
She smiled, "I just wish it could be longer, sorry school is starting again so soon."
He lightly touched the side of her face, "Hey, it's not your fault, besides I wanted to get married so soon. I just didn't want to wait any longer."
Eric took the bottle of champaign from the ice, and poured them each a glass, made a toast to their life together, and then they both drank. Greta giggled, "Okay, I can't have much more of this, I'm already a little tipsy."
Eric smiled, "I know what you mean."
Soon they were arriving at the airport, their luggage was being taken on board, and they were escorted into the plane. "Oh wow." Greta said looking at the inside. The lighting was turned down, and where the couch used to be, was a bed, with rose petals all over it. "Now I know my dad is lending us his jet, but somehow I doubt he did this." She said looking towards Eric.
Eric smiled, "Sami was in charge of the plane's interior."
The intercom came on, "Welcome aboard Mr. and Mrs. Brady, we will be leaving Salem Airport in about five minutes, so please take a seat, and buckle up. And congratulations."
The two smiled at one another, and each took a seat, in the chairs next to table on the other side of the plane. "Caribbean, here we come." Eric said with a smile.
Greta grinned, "Sun... sand..."
"And a beautiful, big, bed." Eric's eyes gleamed wickedly, and Greta just laughed. They held hands as the plane started down the runway, and then took off. Soon they were in the air, and allowed to move around the cabin. Eric turned on some music, and moved over to Greta, "In the mood for one more dance?"
"With you, always." She said taking his hand, and they began to sway to the music. But not to long into the song, they were kissing. Their hands starting to move slowly over each other. Greta moved her hands up and under Eric's coat, and slipped it from his shoulders. "It's been a long time." She said staring up into his eyes.
He leaned in, and kissed her again, "Too long." He then brought his hand up to her neck, and slowly started to pull down the zipper in the back. He took his time trailing his hand over her back, until he finally got the zipper all the way down.
She smiled up at him, her fingers working at the buttons on his shirt, and then finally pulling it from his pants and off onto the floor. "Remind me to thank Sami for setting all this up." She said motioning to the bed, and plane around them.
He smiled, and moving his fingers, to allow the sleeves of her dress to fall down, followed by her dress, "Right after I thank her." He said, picking her up into his arms and carrying her over to the bed, laying her down on the rose petals. Then moving over her, and kissing her passionately. The two spent the flight to Saint Lucia making love, like it was the first time all over again, and it was the first time, the first time as husband and wife.
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Chapter 108
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Greta smiled up at Eric, as she tilted her head on his shoulder, looking at Eric sleeping peacefully next to her. She rolled onto her side, bringing up her hand to move away the hair from his face. He stirred slightly, and her smile widened. She trailed her finger tips down the side of his face, and moved her leg over his. His eyes slowly opened, with a dreamy look on his face. "So it wasn't all a dream." He said pulling her back down to him and kissing her.
"No Mr. Brady, it was all real. The wedding, the reception, and everything afterwards." She said running her hand along his chest, slowly starting to dip lower under the covers. She got the look she wanted and continued with her task at hand. With a small groan, he moved and rolled her over onto her back.
"Think we should rack up more mileage in the mile high club?" He asked and started to kiss down the side of her neck.
Greta closed her eyes, taking in the feeling, and wrapping her legs around Eric, eliciting another groan from him. "Definitely." She replied, moving his face back up to hers, and kissing him deeply.
"Mr. and Mrs. Brady, we will be ready to land in about 15 minutes." Came the pilot over the intercom.
Eric groaned, "Well, I guess we better get dressed," he said kissing her and starting to pull away.
She pulled her legs tighter around him, "Why, we have 15 minutes."
He laughed, and kissed her again. "What all I have in mind will take longer than that."
"Well, we don't have to do all of that."
He shook his head with a large smile, leaned back in, kissing her, trailing more kisses down her cheek to her neck and then her shoulder. But then he pulled away, and sat up. "How tempting that sounds..." Greta smiled, and pulled the sheet off her completely, and beckoned him with one finger. He closed his eyes, "How extremely tempting that is, we should wait." He stood up quickly, knowing that if he continued to look at her, all is will power would be gone, and he would give in completely.
Greta hit her fists into the bed, frustrated. He smiled, *Who would have thought such a sweet, innocent girl like Greta, would love to make love... okay... that and sex so much.* He grinned again, *God, he loved and wanted this woman more than he ever thought was possible.* He pulled on his boxers, and went over and started to pull on some casual clothes. A pair of kaki shorts and a white cotton T-shirt. The sun would be so nice in Saint Lucia, especially after all the snow still in Salem. Eric turned around to sit on the bed to put on his shoes, and saw Greta already getting dressed. She had on her underwear, and was starting to pull on a light pink T-shirt. He smiled and grabbed her around the waist and pulled her down onto the bed. She squealed at the suddenness, and then he kissed her, she pulled away. "Thought we had to get ready to land?"
"We do, just felt like kissing my wife."
She smiled at the last word, and leaned back down, and kissed him a few times, "Yeah, well I felt like making love to my husband, but he had other plans." She said and stood up quickly, and then pulled on her own pair of shorts.
Eric shook his head, knowing that she was having fun teasing him with it. But he also knew that once they got to the hotel room, all of that would end, and they would start again where they were interrupted.
The two then went to sit down in the chairs and buckled up, and soon the plain was landing. They got up and straightened the bed up a little and then made it out of the plane. Soon they had their luggage and made their way to taxi to take them to their hotel. They checked in a little while later, and then were escorted to their private cabin, with their own beach and small pool.
Once the door was shut and they were alone, they took in the room, and the view. "Wow, this is beautiful." Greta said walking around looking at everything.
"Yeah, and it's all ours for the next few days, all to ourselves, no one else around. Unless we call for room service."
Greta smiled and walked over to him. "So what should be do first?" She said with a suggestive smile.
"Oh, I don't know. Swim? Sun? Breakfast?"
"I was thinking more like dessert."
"I can call room service."
A groan escaped her throat, "Eric!"
His grin widened, and then he picked her up quickly throwing her over his shoulder, producing a slight scream from Greta. He walked over to the large king size bed, and dropped her lightly on it. "Now, where were we?" He asked, a large smile starting to spread over her mouth. Her hands quickly ridded him of his shirt, and started on his pants, and soon they were both moving together under the soft, white sheets.
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Greta let the water run down over her face, and down over her back. The warm water felt good, and she went back to washing her face. All that makeup for the wedding, a lot of it had already rubbed off, but she could still feel it. Then she started on her hair, *All that hairspray.* She started to massage the shampoo into her scalp, and then worked it through the rest of her hair, making sure to really get it clean. She then rinsed it out thoroughly, and started with the conditioner. She left that in, and then started with the soap, but gasped as a cold breeze blew over her. She turned to find Eric, taking the soap out of her hand. "Need some help?" He asked stepping into the large shower with her. She nodded, and he began to lather up a wash cloth. He then sat the soap down and turned her around so her back was to him. He moved her back under the water, and pulled her back up against his front, as his arms moved around her. She leaned her head back and rested it on his shoulder, as his hands moved the washcloth lovingly over her skin......
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Greta smiled a very contented smile at him, and told him she loved him, getting the same response from him. They stayed there against the wall, under the spray of the water, getting their breath and strength back, and then he let her legs return to the shower floor. They cleaned off once again and then got out of the shower. Helping each other dry off, and then into the large terry cloth robes, they exited the bathroom, and decided to call for some room service. They both agreed that they were famished.
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Chapter 109
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The two newlyweds explored their private beach, and found out that in fact, it was very private. Which was a good thing, because when they both went out to get some sun, the applying of sun tan lotion on each other led to other things, as did swimming in the ocean, and their private small pool. They laid in a hammock between two palm trees, a towel laid over their naked bodies. Eric's fingers trailed over Greta's bare back. He kissed the top of her head, and she moved her arm up and her hand came to the side of his face bringing him in for a soft kiss. She smiled up at him, "Are you as tired as I am?" she asked with a small yawn.
Eric nodded, "We haven't even been married 24 hours, and..." He smiled wider, "I think we have made love more than some married couples do in a whole year."
Greta giggled, "That's horrible."
"Well missy, I'm not the only one that has been so persistent."
She laughed, and hit him playfully on the chest, "I meant about the couples."
"Oh," he said with a large smile. He hugged her close, "Well, Greta my dear, I hate to tell you, but I think we might have to wait till morning for me to get my 'strength' back." She looked up at him with a slight pout. "Oh don't give me that, you have taken a lot out of me." She grinned, and moved her one leg up over his, making the hammock swing a little more. Eric yawned again. "Do you want to get some dinner, and then maybe some sleep?"
"Actually, I'm not hungry, but if you want you can order something."
"Oh, I'm not really hungry either," He smiled as she sat up, the towel falling off of her naked form as she got out of the hammock. She put out her hand to help him up, but he laid there and looked at her. She didn't blush, she was actually getting used to him looking at her, and boldly, she reached out and took the towel from him. He smiled as she looked over him as well. She then put her hand out for him again, and this time he took it, and stood. They then made their way back into their cabin, and headed for bed. Soon they were both asleep, and they didn't wake until the sun started to creep in through the window, the sunlight washing over the sleeping couple.
Eric woke up slowly, and stretched, his hand instinctively moving to look for Greta, finding the form next to him, he rolled up next to her, and spooned up behind her, wrapping his arm around her middle, and lightly kissing the back of her shoulder.
His hand reached out to grasp hers, and his fingers found the bands on her finger, he rubbed his thumb around them, and smiled, as he looked at their hands. He still couldn't believe that this beautiful, smart, wonderful woman next to him was his wife. He thought he was the luckiest man in the world. He felt her stir next to him, and watched over her shoulder as her eyes started to flutter open.
"Morning, Mrs. Brady" he said softly, leaning in and kissing her cheek, holding her tightly once more.
She smiled dreamily and looked back at him, "Good morning, Mr. Brady." She said, then their lips met for another soft kiss. She turned in his arms, and wrapped hers around him, as they kissed again. Soon the kisses were becoming more passionate, and it seemed like they did in fact get enough sleep the night before, because they found more than enough energy to make love once again.
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They then went to the main hotel, and got some breakfast, then headed out to do some sight seeing, and shopping. They stayed out for most of the day, and only came back around dinner, to change and go out to a nice restaurant. They stayed there and danced away a lot of the night. They then walked back to their cabin along the beach, their shoes in hand, their feet in the water. Standing in front of the cabin, they looked up at the stars, and then into each other's eyes. Soon the newlyweds were kissing, and it didn't take long for them to end up back on the sand, removing one another's clothes, and doing exactly what newlyweds do.
Eric and Greta spent the next day taking in some more sights, but headed back early to get some more sunning and swimming done, followed by a nice cozy dinner inside. Afterwards they found that the tub was perfect for a two person bubble bath. They explored every part of that cabin and their private beach, as well as each other, and the time they had flew by. They wished they had more time, but they had to get back to Salem. Eric had to get back to his job, and Greta had to get back to start out the spring semester. Five days just didn't seem like a long enough time, but Eric promised her, that when her spring break came, they would get their second honeymoon. She smiled, and agreed to that idea. The plane ride was almost as eventful as the one there, which made them both happy. Because as far as they were concerned, they wanted to feel like they were honeymoons much longer than just the trip, but for the rest of their lives if they could. They landed at Salem Airport a little after 6pm, and Greta sighed as they got off the plane, and walked into the cold.
"What's wrong?" Eric asked, as he guided her to the terminal by the small of her back.
"It's cold here, and I have to go back to school tomorrow."
He smiled, "Yeah, I know, but it won't be that bad. Just remember about our plans for spring break, the time will go by quickly. Besides, I have idea's for some fun study breaks." He said with a twinkle in his eyes.
She grinned, "I'm sure you do." She said and playfully hit his chest. They walked through the doors and into the airport, and were greeted by John and Marlena. They were shocked, "What, what are you guys doing here?" She asked them.
"Well we knew when the plane was getting here, and wanted to get you guys a ride home, and we just wanted to see how you were doing." Marlena said rushing over and hugging them both. She took one look at the huge smile on both of their faces, and the unmistakable glow, "But I don't think I have to ask, because your face's tell the whole story."
John walked over and gave Greta a big hug, kissed the top of her head, and then shook Eric's hand but then pulled him in for a manly pat on the back. "How was the trip?"
"The place was beautiful," Greta said as they started to walk towards the car. "The cabin was fantastic."
"Everything was perfect, the private beach had the most amazing view, the water was so clear and blue."
"The weather was so nice and warm."
"Yeah, it's pretty cold here still, snowed almost every day while you were gone. Belle was happy, there was one snow day as well."
They both laughed at that, "So how is everyone?" Eric asked as they got the bags in the car, and then got in the car themselves.
"Everyone is fine, doing well. Nothing I can think of has changed since you left." The four drove back to Salem, and soon they were at the apartment. John and Eric took the bags, as Marlena and Greta talked and headed up to the apartment. They sat the bags down in the apartment, and Greta just gasped as she looked around. "Yeah, there are a lot of wedding presents, we brought them all over here for you two to go through. If you want any help just let me know. But I suggest, as you open them, write down who it's from and what it is exactly. It will make the thank you notes a lot easier to write."
"Oh boy, thank you notes, I forgot about that." Greta said, trying to figure out when she would have time to write them.
"Don't worry, I'll help, I promise." Eric said rubbing her back.
"Well, we don't want to bother you," John said, and gave each one of them a hug, followed by Marlena. "We're glad you had a wonderful time, and that you are back."
"Thanks." They said in unison. And with that they said their final good-byes, and John and Marlena left the two of them alone, with a living room filled with gifts, all their luggage and the stuff they bought while they were there, and two while very happy, also extremely tired newlyweds.
They looked around at everything, and then looked at each other, "Tomorrow?" Eric asked.
"Tomorrow," Greta agreed, and with that they just headed back to bed, and got some sleep, deciding that they would get up early and deal with stuff the next day.
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Chapter 110
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The next morning, they did wake up early, and Greta did get things ready for school, and Eric did take care of the luggage, but only after they made love once again. As Greta ate her breakfast she spoke, "You know, we're horrible." She said, looking at Eric next to her, eating a bite of cereal.
"Why is that?" He asked.
"Okay, well horrible isn't the right word. But, we are just like two animals, that can't get enough of each other."
Eric laughed, "What's so wrong with that? I mean, I don't see anything wrong with two people, two married people I might add, wanting and loving each other, and expressing that in the most pleasing of ways possible."
She smiled, "Yeah, you are right. Besides, we are newlyweds, and as they say..." her eyes twinkled, "It's what newlyweds do, it's almost expected."
He grinned, pushed a stray hair behind her ear. "So what time will you be done today?" He asked.
"My classes are done around 2, I'll come back here, and do some reading, and wait for you to start opening the presents. I think we should do that together."
Eric nodded, "Sounds good to me, I don't have that full of a schedule today, at least so far, that can always change. But I should be done around 4 or so. I'll call and leave a message or something if that changes."
She smiled, and kissed him, "Sounds good." They finished their breakfast, and then headed out of the apartment, they kissed again in front of their cars, and then headed off on their own ways for the day.
Eric did in fact get home around 4, and they started to open up all the gifts. They were amazed at all the stuff they got, they weren't really surprised what was in the boxes, because all most all of it was stuff they had registered for. They got into a rhythm, Greta would read the card, telling Eric the names as he wrote them down, she would then open the box, they would look at everything, and then she would tell him exactly what it was, and he wrote it by the names. It didn't take as long as they thought it would and soon they were done. They had three garbage bags full of broken down boxes and wrapping paper, and still a living room full of gifts, now they were unwrapped. "I think we need a bigger place, just for the gifts." Greta said and laughed.
"Actually, I was thinking about that."
"Thinking about what?" Greta asked turning to him on the couch.
Eric put down the pen and paper and turned towards her. "A bigger place, actually, not being in the apartment, maybe finding a house."
She smiled, "A house?"
"Yeah, you know a nice three bedroom house, white picket fence."
Her smile got bigger, and she curled up next to him, "With a garden outback, and a breakfast nook?"
He wrapped his arms around her, "Exactly."
She looked up at him, "So why so many bedrooms, we only need one?" She said, waiting for his answer, already knowing what he would say, but wanting to hear it anyway.
Eric knew she was baiting him, but went along with it, "For the kids we will have later."
She grinned, "And when will this later be?"
"Well that is up to you."
She looked up at him confused, "Why me?"
"Because, as far as I'm concerned we can start as soon as you want. You know I want a family, a family with you. But I also know, that with school and everything, that would be extremely difficult for you, and both of us. So basically I'm saying, when you finish school, and then when you feel ready, we can start adding to our family." He stopped to look at her, and get her reaction, but decided he need to clarify himself. "But just because I said I would start as soon as possible, doesn't mean we have too, or need to, or that I am pressuring you or anything. Trust me, I am just as happy to have you all to myself as well. Then I can be greedy with you, and take most of your attention." She smiled, and he leaned down to kiss her tenderly.
Greta stood up, and motioned for him to do the same, she wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him again. "Well, just because we won't have kids right away, doesn't mean we can't practice in trying to have them."
"Oh, I agree, practice makes perfect." He said and laughed as she basically ran back towards the bedroom, with him right on her heels.
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The couple lived in basic marital bliss, of course they had their little fights, and problems like anyone else, but in all they were extremely happy. Greta continued her schooling, and Eric continued with his job at Titan. Greta found out that she absolutely loved her writing classes, and found herself spending more of her time on that class, along with her journalism class then the others. The two, also started looking at houses during the weekends. They would get the newspaper, and house magazine's, and look through them, trying to find the perfect house. They toured many, but nothing had told them that they had found the right place yet.
It didn't take long and Valentines Day was there, the first together as husband and wife. But because it was during the middle of the week, they decided to have a simple candle light dinner between them, and actually celebrate it the weekend after, and that is exactly what they did. That friday, Eric got off early from work, and picked up Greta at the apartment, along with their bags, and they headed up to Green Mountain Lodge for the weekend. They did a little bit of skiing, but spent most of the time in their room, either in bed or in the nice hot tub for two. A month into their marriage, and they still felt like they were on their honeymoon, and to them, that was the way it should be.
Near the end of the month, they were looking through the ads once again, when Greta was just about to suggest they just go to a Realtor, they found something that might be what they were looking for. They went to go check it out. Eric pulled his Jeep up to the address, and they looked at the house.
There wasn't a white picket fence, but there was a natural, treated wood one, along with some beautiful pines, maples, and oaks in the front yard. Greta could see flower beds bare because of the winter, set out in front of the house. There was a fireplace, and a two car garage. The house looked beautiful, it wasn't huge by any means, but it wasn't small at all either. The exterior was of stone and wood that matched the fence out front. It looked like a modern, up to date cottage, just bigger. Eric looked at the for sale sign in the front yard, and wrote down the Realtor and the phone number. "Think we should go ask if we can see it?" He asked her.
Greta turned to him and smiled, "Yeah." He smiled back at her, and he just hoped, like she did, that it was as nice on the inside as it was on the outside. "Did the paper say how much it is?" She asked.
"No, but a lot of the places don't either. Hopefully it's not too much."
Greta smiled, she knew that he knew it wouldn't matter, that she could afford it, but she also knew that he didn't want her to just pay for it. They agreed a few weeks ago, to each pay for half. It wasn't like Eric didn't have money, Titan paid him very well. But they also tried to save money as well. They wanted to save for college for their future children, their retirement, and all kinds of other things. She smiled at Eric as he started to drive to the Realtor. Greta also knew that Eric wouldn't stay at Titan forever, he loved photography, but just taking pictures for clothing and make-up shoots just wasn't what he wanted to do forever. The photo's in Time, and National Geographic were more to his liking, or even more personal, a place of his own.
Soon they were at Salem Reality, and the two of them walked in. One of the Realtors came over to help them, and they gave the address of the house. She quickly punched it up on her computer, and gave them the description of the house, along with the price. She then asked if they would like to see it, and both nodded yes. She got up to go get the keys, leaving them alone in the office.
"Well the price isn't too bad," Greta said, "It is just at the limit we set though, do you think we should go that high?"
Eric smiled, "Well one, just because it's that price, doesn't mean it can't go down from there. And two, we haven't seen it yet. And lastly, it is below the price we set. Now..." He said with a smile, "If you love it, don't seem too excited, we do want some bargaining power."
She grinned, "I'll try." The Realtor came back soon, and they then followed her to the house. They got out of the car, and followed her up the stone path to the front door. Eric smiled as he watched Greta looking at everything, and he just hoped the inside would be as nice. Because he could tell she already liked what she saw, and so did he.
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To Be Continued
WRITTEN BY: Heather Ferguson (fergus80)
EMAIL: hferguso@niu.edu
WEBSITE: http://eric_greta.tripod.com (from when Jensen was on days)
Rating: If you can watch DAYS, you can read this. If there is a rating change, a link to the chap. will be provided.
Disclaimer: Days of Our Lives and all of their characters are property of Corday Productions and NBC.
My Rant: Okay, I'm finally putting this up on FanFiction.net. Mostly to free up my website space. This was started way back in Oct. of 1999, and I haven't decided if it's finished yet or not. Reviews are always welcome!
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Greta looked into the mirror, smiling, a knock took her away from her thoughts. "Who is it?"
"Just us." Came the voices of Sami and Belle.
"Come in." The two walked in, and over to Greta.
"You look so pretty." Belle said, helping to smooth out the vale.
"Eric will be speechless," Sami said with a large smile. "Hopefully not to speechless." They all grinned, all three so happy, when another knock came. "Who is it?"
"The father of the bride."
"It's open," Belle said.
John opened up the door, and looked at Greta, "You look beautiful." She smiled in response. "So are we ready to get to the wedding? The limo is waiting."
Greta took another look in the full length mirror, and took a deep breath, then, "I'm ready." John took her arm, and led her out of the room, and to the limo. Sami and Belle were right behind them.
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"How are you holding up, son?" Roman asked putting a hand on Eric's shoulder.
"I'm okay, a little nervous."
Roman smiled, "That's normal, this is a big day. A big commitment, this is forever."
Eric smiled, "That isn't what bothers me. I can't wait for the forever. I love her so much, I just don't want anything to spoil this day."
"Nothing will, I promise you that."
"I'll keep you too that."
Brady walked up to them, "Well, the limo is pulling up, so I think we are just about ready. Should I tell everyone to get seated?"
"That sounds like a good idea, then come back and we will all get in place." Roman said. Brady left to get everything ready. Roman checked his pocket once more, the ring was still there. He put his hands on each of Eric's shoulders. "Son, I am so proud of you."
"Thanks dad."
Brady came back over, "Everyone is ready, how about you?"
Eric took a deep breath, "I'm ready." The three then walked over to where everyone was gathered, and stood at the end of the aisle. Eric stood up straight, and out of the corner of his eye saw the priest walk up. *It's time.* He told himself, and soon, the music started to play. He looked through the crowd. He smiled at his mom, Mrs. Horton, Bo, Hope, Shawn, Austin, many others, even Lucas was there.
He then refocused on the aisle. He saw Sami, and smiled as she began to walk down it to the music being played. The tent was nice and warm, the smell of flowers perfumed the air, the clear plastic windows showed the snow outside, it was absolutely beautiful. Greta smiled, and she turned to look up at John as he squeezed her hand. "We're next." John told her softly, as she watched Belle start to walk down the white carpet in front of her. Greta could feel the butterflies in her stomach, she was so nervous. But she wasn't worried about getting married to Eric, she was just nervous.
John turned to her, "I love you sweetheart."
She smiled up at him too, "I love you too dad."
"I can't believe after just finding out that your mine, I'm already giving you away."
She grinned, "I'll always be your daughter." John smiled, and squeezed her hand again.
Then the wedding march started to play, John took her arm, and they started to walk down aisle together. Greta looked straight ahead, and caught Eric's eyes immediately.
Eric's breath caught in his throat, she was absolutely stunning. It was a long, a-line dress. Sleeves went all the way to her wrists, but her shoulders were bare, and it dipped low in front, but not too low. The silk of the gown was covered with a very fine, lace, in the design was snow flakes. The vale came all the way over her face, and trailed a long ways behind her, as did her dress. "Breathe." came the quiet voice of Roman, right behind Eric. Which reminded him to do just that.
Their eyes stayed locked together as she made her way down the white carpet to him. John handed her off to Eric, and Eric took her arm, leading her to the priest. "You may be seated." He said. The guests sat down, John sat, and Marlena took his hand, smiling at him, a tear running down her cheek.
"We are gathered here today....." The priest went on, and on. But the words were almost lost, as Eric and Greta looked into each other's eyes. Soon they were lighting the unity candle, and saying their vows.
"With this ring, I thee wed...." The two smiled at each other, Greta through teary eyes, as they placed their wedding rings on each other's fingers.
And as soon as it started, it was ending, "...I do." Came Greta's slightly shaky voice.
"With the power vested in me, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife." And a cheer went up in the crowd, "You may kiss the bride."
Eric took Greta's vale, and slowly lifted it up and over her head, smoothing it out gently behind her. "I love you." He told her, looking down at her.
She smiled as a tear ran down her check, he brushed it away with a finger. "I love you too." And then he leaned forward, and their lips met, in a soft gentle kiss. Then his arms wrapped around her, and hers against him, deepening the kiss, only breaking away moments later remembering where they were.
"May I present, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Brady."
The crowd cheered again, as Eric took Greta's arm, and they walked down the aisle together.
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The guests all moved over into another, much bigger tent, just like the one the wedding was in. This one was set up with many large, beautifully decorated tables, and a large dance floor in the middle. While they started to mingle, and enjoy the drinks and finger foods, the wedding party were getting their pictures taken. Some inside the tent, some outside with the snow and trees. Greta smiled up at Eric, he had his arms around her, for the picture, but more because it was freezing outside. The trees behind them were decorated with white lights, and a light snow was falling, it was going to make a beautiful wedding picture. After finally getting all the pictures done, the happy couple moved over to the tent with the others, and were announced when they walked in, everyone cheered. They proceeded over to the main table, and immediately people were clinking their glasses to get them to kiss. And Eric took Greta's hand, brought her close, and planted a firm, passionate kiss on Greta's lips, getting a loud cheer and a few wolf whistles.
The buffet style dinner proceeded nicely, along with a speech from Roman, John, and a very teary eyed Belle. They were then led over to a large 5 tier wedding cake, their hands came together holding the knife to take a piece out of the cake. Then they each took a piece in their hands, and fed it to each other at the same time. Then more clinking of the glasses, followed by Greta grabbing Eric for a passionate kiss, followed by a few laughs and cheers. Mingling started, along with people eating dessert, and grabbing some more drinks. They were on opposite sides of the room, talking to everyone, when they were summoned out onto the dance floor to take their first dance as Husband and Wife. The music came on, and they moved into each others arms, smiling at one another.
"This has been absolutely perfect so far," Greta said smiling up at him.
He smiled down, at her, kissed her tenderly, "Yes it has, and it's only going to get better."
"What our life, or tonight?" She said with a slight smirk.
He grinned wider, "Both." Then he twirled her around, then brought her back to him. Soon another song came on, and the wedding party was announced and they started to dance with them. Then another song, and the parents came out.
"I think I could dance all night," Greta said, "I am running on pure happiness."
"I know what you mean." He said, and they shared another kiss.
Then the DJ came back on, announcing it was time for the Father and Daughter dance. John smiled as Eric handed Greta back over to him, and they started to dance. "You look so happy." He told her.
"Oh, I am." Greta said.
"I'm so happy for you and Eric."
"Thanks." She said, and laid her head on his shoulder. She couldn't believe it, she was dancing in the arms of her father, she was married to the man of her dreams, she never thought she could be this happy.
The dancing and fun continued that whole night. Finally the tossing of the bouquet and garter, which ended with Sami and Brandon having a dance together.
With a little more mingling and dancing, it was finally time for the couple to make their exit, everyone gathered as they left showering them with bird seed as they left to get into the limo, and make their way to the airport.
Eric shut the door, turning to Greta, and they both tried quickly to wipe the seed from each other's hair, and then they felt the limo start to leave. They smiled at each other, and then kissed. They kissed a long time, and then slowly pulled apart. "Well Mrs. Brady, I believe we are now off for our honeymoon."
She smiled, "I just wish it could be longer, sorry school is starting again so soon."
He lightly touched the side of her face, "Hey, it's not your fault, besides I wanted to get married so soon. I just didn't want to wait any longer."
Eric took the bottle of champaign from the ice, and poured them each a glass, made a toast to their life together, and then they both drank. Greta giggled, "Okay, I can't have much more of this, I'm already a little tipsy."
Eric smiled, "I know what you mean."
Soon they were arriving at the airport, their luggage was being taken on board, and they were escorted into the plane. "Oh wow." Greta said looking at the inside. The lighting was turned down, and where the couch used to be, was a bed, with rose petals all over it. "Now I know my dad is lending us his jet, but somehow I doubt he did this." She said looking towards Eric.
Eric smiled, "Sami was in charge of the plane's interior."
The intercom came on, "Welcome aboard Mr. and Mrs. Brady, we will be leaving Salem Airport in about five minutes, so please take a seat, and buckle up. And congratulations."
The two smiled at one another, and each took a seat, in the chairs next to table on the other side of the plane. "Caribbean, here we come." Eric said with a smile.
Greta grinned, "Sun... sand..."
"And a beautiful, big, bed." Eric's eyes gleamed wickedly, and Greta just laughed. They held hands as the plane started down the runway, and then took off. Soon they were in the air, and allowed to move around the cabin. Eric turned on some music, and moved over to Greta, "In the mood for one more dance?"
"With you, always." She said taking his hand, and they began to sway to the music. But not to long into the song, they were kissing. Their hands starting to move slowly over each other. Greta moved her hands up and under Eric's coat, and slipped it from his shoulders. "It's been a long time." She said staring up into his eyes.
He leaned in, and kissed her again, "Too long." He then brought his hand up to her neck, and slowly started to pull down the zipper in the back. He took his time trailing his hand over her back, until he finally got the zipper all the way down.
She smiled up at him, her fingers working at the buttons on his shirt, and then finally pulling it from his pants and off onto the floor. "Remind me to thank Sami for setting all this up." She said motioning to the bed, and plane around them.
He smiled, and moving his fingers, to allow the sleeves of her dress to fall down, followed by her dress, "Right after I thank her." He said, picking her up into his arms and carrying her over to the bed, laying her down on the rose petals. Then moving over her, and kissing her passionately. The two spent the flight to Saint Lucia making love, like it was the first time all over again, and it was the first time, the first time as husband and wife.
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Greta smiled up at Eric, as she tilted her head on his shoulder, looking at Eric sleeping peacefully next to her. She rolled onto her side, bringing up her hand to move away the hair from his face. He stirred slightly, and her smile widened. She trailed her finger tips down the side of his face, and moved her leg over his. His eyes slowly opened, with a dreamy look on his face. "So it wasn't all a dream." He said pulling her back down to him and kissing her.
"No Mr. Brady, it was all real. The wedding, the reception, and everything afterwards." She said running her hand along his chest, slowly starting to dip lower under the covers. She got the look she wanted and continued with her task at hand. With a small groan, he moved and rolled her over onto her back.
"Think we should rack up more mileage in the mile high club?" He asked and started to kiss down the side of her neck.
Greta closed her eyes, taking in the feeling, and wrapping her legs around Eric, eliciting another groan from him. "Definitely." She replied, moving his face back up to hers, and kissing him deeply.
"Mr. and Mrs. Brady, we will be ready to land in about 15 minutes." Came the pilot over the intercom.
Eric groaned, "Well, I guess we better get dressed," he said kissing her and starting to pull away.
She pulled her legs tighter around him, "Why, we have 15 minutes."
He laughed, and kissed her again. "What all I have in mind will take longer than that."
"Well, we don't have to do all of that."
He shook his head with a large smile, leaned back in, kissing her, trailing more kisses down her cheek to her neck and then her shoulder. But then he pulled away, and sat up. "How tempting that sounds..." Greta smiled, and pulled the sheet off her completely, and beckoned him with one finger. He closed his eyes, "How extremely tempting that is, we should wait." He stood up quickly, knowing that if he continued to look at her, all is will power would be gone, and he would give in completely.
Greta hit her fists into the bed, frustrated. He smiled, *Who would have thought such a sweet, innocent girl like Greta, would love to make love... okay... that and sex so much.* He grinned again, *God, he loved and wanted this woman more than he ever thought was possible.* He pulled on his boxers, and went over and started to pull on some casual clothes. A pair of kaki shorts and a white cotton T-shirt. The sun would be so nice in Saint Lucia, especially after all the snow still in Salem. Eric turned around to sit on the bed to put on his shoes, and saw Greta already getting dressed. She had on her underwear, and was starting to pull on a light pink T-shirt. He smiled and grabbed her around the waist and pulled her down onto the bed. She squealed at the suddenness, and then he kissed her, she pulled away. "Thought we had to get ready to land?"
"We do, just felt like kissing my wife."
She smiled at the last word, and leaned back down, and kissed him a few times, "Yeah, well I felt like making love to my husband, but he had other plans." She said and stood up quickly, and then pulled on her own pair of shorts.
Eric shook his head, knowing that she was having fun teasing him with it. But he also knew that once they got to the hotel room, all of that would end, and they would start again where they were interrupted.
The two then went to sit down in the chairs and buckled up, and soon the plain was landing. They got up and straightened the bed up a little and then made it out of the plane. Soon they had their luggage and made their way to taxi to take them to their hotel. They checked in a little while later, and then were escorted to their private cabin, with their own beach and small pool.
Once the door was shut and they were alone, they took in the room, and the view. "Wow, this is beautiful." Greta said walking around looking at everything.
"Yeah, and it's all ours for the next few days, all to ourselves, no one else around. Unless we call for room service."
Greta smiled and walked over to him. "So what should be do first?" She said with a suggestive smile.
"Oh, I don't know. Swim? Sun? Breakfast?"
"I was thinking more like dessert."
"I can call room service."
A groan escaped her throat, "Eric!"
His grin widened, and then he picked her up quickly throwing her over his shoulder, producing a slight scream from Greta. He walked over to the large king size bed, and dropped her lightly on it. "Now, where were we?" He asked, a large smile starting to spread over her mouth. Her hands quickly ridded him of his shirt, and started on his pants, and soon they were both moving together under the soft, white sheets.
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Greta let the water run down over her face, and down over her back. The warm water felt good, and she went back to washing her face. All that makeup for the wedding, a lot of it had already rubbed off, but she could still feel it. Then she started on her hair, *All that hairspray.* She started to massage the shampoo into her scalp, and then worked it through the rest of her hair, making sure to really get it clean. She then rinsed it out thoroughly, and started with the conditioner. She left that in, and then started with the soap, but gasped as a cold breeze blew over her. She turned to find Eric, taking the soap out of her hand. "Need some help?" He asked stepping into the large shower with her. She nodded, and he began to lather up a wash cloth. He then sat the soap down and turned her around so her back was to him. He moved her back under the water, and pulled her back up against his front, as his arms moved around her. She leaned her head back and rested it on his shoulder, as his hands moved the washcloth lovingly over her skin......
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Greta smiled a very contented smile at him, and told him she loved him, getting the same response from him. They stayed there against the wall, under the spray of the water, getting their breath and strength back, and then he let her legs return to the shower floor. They cleaned off once again and then got out of the shower. Helping each other dry off, and then into the large terry cloth robes, they exited the bathroom, and decided to call for some room service. They both agreed that they were famished.
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The two newlyweds explored their private beach, and found out that in fact, it was very private. Which was a good thing, because when they both went out to get some sun, the applying of sun tan lotion on each other led to other things, as did swimming in the ocean, and their private small pool. They laid in a hammock between two palm trees, a towel laid over their naked bodies. Eric's fingers trailed over Greta's bare back. He kissed the top of her head, and she moved her arm up and her hand came to the side of his face bringing him in for a soft kiss. She smiled up at him, "Are you as tired as I am?" she asked with a small yawn.
Eric nodded, "We haven't even been married 24 hours, and..." He smiled wider, "I think we have made love more than some married couples do in a whole year."
Greta giggled, "That's horrible."
"Well missy, I'm not the only one that has been so persistent."
She laughed, and hit him playfully on the chest, "I meant about the couples."
"Oh," he said with a large smile. He hugged her close, "Well, Greta my dear, I hate to tell you, but I think we might have to wait till morning for me to get my 'strength' back." She looked up at him with a slight pout. "Oh don't give me that, you have taken a lot out of me." She grinned, and moved her one leg up over his, making the hammock swing a little more. Eric yawned again. "Do you want to get some dinner, and then maybe some sleep?"
"Actually, I'm not hungry, but if you want you can order something."
"Oh, I'm not really hungry either," He smiled as she sat up, the towel falling off of her naked form as she got out of the hammock. She put out her hand to help him up, but he laid there and looked at her. She didn't blush, she was actually getting used to him looking at her, and boldly, she reached out and took the towel from him. He smiled as she looked over him as well. She then put her hand out for him again, and this time he took it, and stood. They then made their way back into their cabin, and headed for bed. Soon they were both asleep, and they didn't wake until the sun started to creep in through the window, the sunlight washing over the sleeping couple.
Eric woke up slowly, and stretched, his hand instinctively moving to look for Greta, finding the form next to him, he rolled up next to her, and spooned up behind her, wrapping his arm around her middle, and lightly kissing the back of her shoulder.
His hand reached out to grasp hers, and his fingers found the bands on her finger, he rubbed his thumb around them, and smiled, as he looked at their hands. He still couldn't believe that this beautiful, smart, wonderful woman next to him was his wife. He thought he was the luckiest man in the world. He felt her stir next to him, and watched over her shoulder as her eyes started to flutter open.
"Morning, Mrs. Brady" he said softly, leaning in and kissing her cheek, holding her tightly once more.
She smiled dreamily and looked back at him, "Good morning, Mr. Brady." She said, then their lips met for another soft kiss. She turned in his arms, and wrapped hers around him, as they kissed again. Soon the kisses were becoming more passionate, and it seemed like they did in fact get enough sleep the night before, because they found more than enough energy to make love once again.
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They then went to the main hotel, and got some breakfast, then headed out to do some sight seeing, and shopping. They stayed out for most of the day, and only came back around dinner, to change and go out to a nice restaurant. They stayed there and danced away a lot of the night. They then walked back to their cabin along the beach, their shoes in hand, their feet in the water. Standing in front of the cabin, they looked up at the stars, and then into each other's eyes. Soon the newlyweds were kissing, and it didn't take long for them to end up back on the sand, removing one another's clothes, and doing exactly what newlyweds do.
Eric and Greta spent the next day taking in some more sights, but headed back early to get some more sunning and swimming done, followed by a nice cozy dinner inside. Afterwards they found that the tub was perfect for a two person bubble bath. They explored every part of that cabin and their private beach, as well as each other, and the time they had flew by. They wished they had more time, but they had to get back to Salem. Eric had to get back to his job, and Greta had to get back to start out the spring semester. Five days just didn't seem like a long enough time, but Eric promised her, that when her spring break came, they would get their second honeymoon. She smiled, and agreed to that idea. The plane ride was almost as eventful as the one there, which made them both happy. Because as far as they were concerned, they wanted to feel like they were honeymoons much longer than just the trip, but for the rest of their lives if they could. They landed at Salem Airport a little after 6pm, and Greta sighed as they got off the plane, and walked into the cold.
"What's wrong?" Eric asked, as he guided her to the terminal by the small of her back.
"It's cold here, and I have to go back to school tomorrow."
He smiled, "Yeah, I know, but it won't be that bad. Just remember about our plans for spring break, the time will go by quickly. Besides, I have idea's for some fun study breaks." He said with a twinkle in his eyes.
She grinned, "I'm sure you do." She said and playfully hit his chest. They walked through the doors and into the airport, and were greeted by John and Marlena. They were shocked, "What, what are you guys doing here?" She asked them.
"Well we knew when the plane was getting here, and wanted to get you guys a ride home, and we just wanted to see how you were doing." Marlena said rushing over and hugging them both. She took one look at the huge smile on both of their faces, and the unmistakable glow, "But I don't think I have to ask, because your face's tell the whole story."
John walked over and gave Greta a big hug, kissed the top of her head, and then shook Eric's hand but then pulled him in for a manly pat on the back. "How was the trip?"
"The place was beautiful," Greta said as they started to walk towards the car. "The cabin was fantastic."
"Everything was perfect, the private beach had the most amazing view, the water was so clear and blue."
"The weather was so nice and warm."
"Yeah, it's pretty cold here still, snowed almost every day while you were gone. Belle was happy, there was one snow day as well."
They both laughed at that, "So how is everyone?" Eric asked as they got the bags in the car, and then got in the car themselves.
"Everyone is fine, doing well. Nothing I can think of has changed since you left." The four drove back to Salem, and soon they were at the apartment. John and Eric took the bags, as Marlena and Greta talked and headed up to the apartment. They sat the bags down in the apartment, and Greta just gasped as she looked around. "Yeah, there are a lot of wedding presents, we brought them all over here for you two to go through. If you want any help just let me know. But I suggest, as you open them, write down who it's from and what it is exactly. It will make the thank you notes a lot easier to write."
"Oh boy, thank you notes, I forgot about that." Greta said, trying to figure out when she would have time to write them.
"Don't worry, I'll help, I promise." Eric said rubbing her back.
"Well, we don't want to bother you," John said, and gave each one of them a hug, followed by Marlena. "We're glad you had a wonderful time, and that you are back."
"Thanks." They said in unison. And with that they said their final good-byes, and John and Marlena left the two of them alone, with a living room filled with gifts, all their luggage and the stuff they bought while they were there, and two while very happy, also extremely tired newlyweds.
They looked around at everything, and then looked at each other, "Tomorrow?" Eric asked.
"Tomorrow," Greta agreed, and with that they just headed back to bed, and got some sleep, deciding that they would get up early and deal with stuff the next day.
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The next morning, they did wake up early, and Greta did get things ready for school, and Eric did take care of the luggage, but only after they made love once again. As Greta ate her breakfast she spoke, "You know, we're horrible." She said, looking at Eric next to her, eating a bite of cereal.
"Why is that?" He asked.
"Okay, well horrible isn't the right word. But, we are just like two animals, that can't get enough of each other."
Eric laughed, "What's so wrong with that? I mean, I don't see anything wrong with two people, two married people I might add, wanting and loving each other, and expressing that in the most pleasing of ways possible."
She smiled, "Yeah, you are right. Besides, we are newlyweds, and as they say..." her eyes twinkled, "It's what newlyweds do, it's almost expected."
He grinned, pushed a stray hair behind her ear. "So what time will you be done today?" He asked.
"My classes are done around 2, I'll come back here, and do some reading, and wait for you to start opening the presents. I think we should do that together."
Eric nodded, "Sounds good to me, I don't have that full of a schedule today, at least so far, that can always change. But I should be done around 4 or so. I'll call and leave a message or something if that changes."
She smiled, and kissed him, "Sounds good." They finished their breakfast, and then headed out of the apartment, they kissed again in front of their cars, and then headed off on their own ways for the day.
Eric did in fact get home around 4, and they started to open up all the gifts. They were amazed at all the stuff they got, they weren't really surprised what was in the boxes, because all most all of it was stuff they had registered for. They got into a rhythm, Greta would read the card, telling Eric the names as he wrote them down, she would then open the box, they would look at everything, and then she would tell him exactly what it was, and he wrote it by the names. It didn't take as long as they thought it would and soon they were done. They had three garbage bags full of broken down boxes and wrapping paper, and still a living room full of gifts, now they were unwrapped. "I think we need a bigger place, just for the gifts." Greta said and laughed.
"Actually, I was thinking about that."
"Thinking about what?" Greta asked turning to him on the couch.
Eric put down the pen and paper and turned towards her. "A bigger place, actually, not being in the apartment, maybe finding a house."
She smiled, "A house?"
"Yeah, you know a nice three bedroom house, white picket fence."
Her smile got bigger, and she curled up next to him, "With a garden outback, and a breakfast nook?"
He wrapped his arms around her, "Exactly."
She looked up at him, "So why so many bedrooms, we only need one?" She said, waiting for his answer, already knowing what he would say, but wanting to hear it anyway.
Eric knew she was baiting him, but went along with it, "For the kids we will have later."
She grinned, "And when will this later be?"
"Well that is up to you."
She looked up at him confused, "Why me?"
"Because, as far as I'm concerned we can start as soon as you want. You know I want a family, a family with you. But I also know, that with school and everything, that would be extremely difficult for you, and both of us. So basically I'm saying, when you finish school, and then when you feel ready, we can start adding to our family." He stopped to look at her, and get her reaction, but decided he need to clarify himself. "But just because I said I would start as soon as possible, doesn't mean we have too, or need to, or that I am pressuring you or anything. Trust me, I am just as happy to have you all to myself as well. Then I can be greedy with you, and take most of your attention." She smiled, and he leaned down to kiss her tenderly.
Greta stood up, and motioned for him to do the same, she wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him again. "Well, just because we won't have kids right away, doesn't mean we can't practice in trying to have them."
"Oh, I agree, practice makes perfect." He said and laughed as she basically ran back towards the bedroom, with him right on her heels.
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The couple lived in basic marital bliss, of course they had their little fights, and problems like anyone else, but in all they were extremely happy. Greta continued her schooling, and Eric continued with his job at Titan. Greta found out that she absolutely loved her writing classes, and found herself spending more of her time on that class, along with her journalism class then the others. The two, also started looking at houses during the weekends. They would get the newspaper, and house magazine's, and look through them, trying to find the perfect house. They toured many, but nothing had told them that they had found the right place yet.
It didn't take long and Valentines Day was there, the first together as husband and wife. But because it was during the middle of the week, they decided to have a simple candle light dinner between them, and actually celebrate it the weekend after, and that is exactly what they did. That friday, Eric got off early from work, and picked up Greta at the apartment, along with their bags, and they headed up to Green Mountain Lodge for the weekend. They did a little bit of skiing, but spent most of the time in their room, either in bed or in the nice hot tub for two. A month into their marriage, and they still felt like they were on their honeymoon, and to them, that was the way it should be.
Near the end of the month, they were looking through the ads once again, when Greta was just about to suggest they just go to a Realtor, they found something that might be what they were looking for. They went to go check it out. Eric pulled his Jeep up to the address, and they looked at the house.
There wasn't a white picket fence, but there was a natural, treated wood one, along with some beautiful pines, maples, and oaks in the front yard. Greta could see flower beds bare because of the winter, set out in front of the house. There was a fireplace, and a two car garage. The house looked beautiful, it wasn't huge by any means, but it wasn't small at all either. The exterior was of stone and wood that matched the fence out front. It looked like a modern, up to date cottage, just bigger. Eric looked at the for sale sign in the front yard, and wrote down the Realtor and the phone number. "Think we should go ask if we can see it?" He asked her.
Greta turned to him and smiled, "Yeah." He smiled back at her, and he just hoped, like she did, that it was as nice on the inside as it was on the outside. "Did the paper say how much it is?" She asked.
"No, but a lot of the places don't either. Hopefully it's not too much."
Greta smiled, she knew that he knew it wouldn't matter, that she could afford it, but she also knew that he didn't want her to just pay for it. They agreed a few weeks ago, to each pay for half. It wasn't like Eric didn't have money, Titan paid him very well. But they also tried to save money as well. They wanted to save for college for their future children, their retirement, and all kinds of other things. She smiled at Eric as he started to drive to the Realtor. Greta also knew that Eric wouldn't stay at Titan forever, he loved photography, but just taking pictures for clothing and make-up shoots just wasn't what he wanted to do forever. The photo's in Time, and National Geographic were more to his liking, or even more personal, a place of his own.
Soon they were at Salem Reality, and the two of them walked in. One of the Realtors came over to help them, and they gave the address of the house. She quickly punched it up on her computer, and gave them the description of the house, along with the price. She then asked if they would like to see it, and both nodded yes. She got up to go get the keys, leaving them alone in the office.
"Well the price isn't too bad," Greta said, "It is just at the limit we set though, do you think we should go that high?"
Eric smiled, "Well one, just because it's that price, doesn't mean it can't go down from there. And two, we haven't seen it yet. And lastly, it is below the price we set. Now..." He said with a smile, "If you love it, don't seem too excited, we do want some bargaining power."
She grinned, "I'll try." The Realtor came back soon, and they then followed her to the house. They got out of the car, and followed her up the stone path to the front door. Eric smiled as he watched Greta looking at everything, and he just hoped the inside would be as nice. Because he could tell she already liked what she saw, and so did he.
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To Be Continued