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Disclaimer: I don't own Will and Grace or its characters. The two songs here are 'Tough on a Tightrope' and 'Write Away.' Both are by Paul McCartney, and I don't own either song.
Chapter Thirty
Proposal
In July, Edward went to Jack and Karen's penthouse with the intention of asking them their opinion on something.
When he was led to the living room by a maid, Edward greeted Jack who was sitting at the piano.
"Hey Eddie," Jack said, covering the keys on the piano. "Why'd you come?"
"I wanted to talk with you and Karen about something," Edward said.
"Oh, okay," Jack said, standing up. "Well Kare is upstairs in Elizabeth's room, come on." He led Edward out of the room and up the stairs. When he got to the doorway of Elizabeth's room, he said, "Kare, Eddie's here."
"Hi Eddie," Karen said absentmindedly as she held onto Elizabeth's hand, helping her to take a few wobbly steps.
"Looks like she'll be walking soon," Edward said, smiling.
"Oh, I know," Karen said, picking up Elizabeth before she could fall. She handed her to Jack and asked, "So why are you here?"
"Um, well... Think we could sit down?" Edward asked a little nervously.
"Sure, go and sit on the window seat," Jack said, walking to the rocking bench.
When she had sat down next to Jack on the bench, Karen said, "What's going on Eddie?"
"I was planning on asking Katherine to marry me," Edward said tentatively.
Jack and Karen glanced at each other before Karen said, "And what, you're asking for my permission or something?"
"Well, no... I mean yes," Edward stammered. "I really came here to ask you if you think she would say yes, you are her sister. And I guess in a way I'm asking permission since you're the only blood relative she's got that I can ask."
"I think she'll say yes," Jack said, pulling Elizabeth's hand out of his hair.
"Me too," Karen said, smiling at Edward. "She does love you and she'll probably say yes."
Edward, looking immensely relieved, leaned back slightly.
"But Eddie," Karen then said. When he turned to her she said, "If you ever break her heart, I swear I'll make your life a living hell."
Nodding seriously, Edward said, "Oh I have no doubt about that." He glanced down at his watch and saw what time it was. "I need to go pick up Katherine for our date," he said, standing up.
"When are you going to ask her?" Jack said.
"Tonight," Edward said. "Thanks you guys." Smiling nervously at them, he left the room and then went down the stairs.
"Wish I could be there when he asks her," Karen said.
"No one was around when I proposed to you," Jack pointed out.
"Yeah, but still, my little sister's going to get married," Karen said excitedly.
"If she says yes," Jack said.
"Oh, if I know my sister well, and I do, I'll have a brother in law very soon," Karen said, smiling.
~~~
Later that night, Katherine was playing classical music on the piano while Edward and Amber played a game on the kitchen table.
"Mummy," Amber said towards the end of their game. "Play something that's not so sad."
Katherine took her hands off the keys and turned to her daughter. "What would you like me to play then love?" she asked.
"Something by Paul McCartney would be nice," Edward said. He knew how much Katherine was a fan of his.
"Hmm, alright," Katherine said, smiling brightly at Edward. She turned back to the piano and thought for a few minutes before saying, "Ah, I've got a good song to play." She placed her fingers on the keys and played, singing along.
You don't feel right when I come on strong.
Don't get it wrong...
I wait all night but you won't be long.
Don't get it wrong.
Hear me right. I love you from the bottom of my heart,
You make the answer bright,
You touch me in a way that no one else could ever do,
If you'll only love me, I'll love you.
And if you're tempted to tell a lie
Don't get it wrong...
Well it breaks my heart when I see you cry.
Don't get it wrong...Oh no.
Get it right.
The brightest light's that's shining in the skies,
Is shining from your eyes.
I love you in a way that no one else could ever do,
If you'll only love me I'll love you.
I'm often accused of giving too little,
It's got me confused, I'm split down the middle.
Conflicting reviews of our life coming in.
It's tough on a tightrope. Yes it's tough on a tightrope.
Katherine was about the sing the last verse when there was a knock on the door. "Oh, I'll get that," she said, getting up from the piano and went to the door, opening it.
"Hey, we heard the piano, thought you might give us a little show," Will said.
"Alright then, just a bit for the lot of you and then you'll take Amber to your apartment right?" Katherine asked as Will and Grace walked past her.
"Sure Kat," Grace said as she and Will sat on the couch.
Smiling, Katherine sat down at the piano and once again started to play and sing.
~~~
A half hour later, Katherine stopped playing and said, "It's almost Amber's bed time."
"Oh Mummy, just one more song please?" Amber said pleadingly. "Si vous plait?"
Katherine laughed. "All right love, just one more."
You need love, write a letter, you need love, write away.
Get it down, you'll feel better, send it now, write away.
Hey Cinderella, did you need that other fella?
On the wrong side of midnight your defences slipped away.
You need attention, so I think it's worth a mention,
That if I can deliver,
Well it wouldn't be no heavy price to pay.
You need love, so write a letter, you need love, write away.
If you need to feel better, do it now, write away.
Hey Marguerita, I can think of nothing sweeter,
But the taste of your nectar seems to lead the boys astray.
Don't you forget it, well you know you won't regret it,
Say I've got the answer,
You were looking at it long before today.
You need love, so write a letter, you need love, write away.
Get it down, you'll feel better, send it now, write away.
You need love, love, love write a letter,
You need love, write away.
If you need to feel better, do it now, now, now, write away.
~~~
"You seem a bit nervous tonight Edward," Katherine comment as she gave him a mug of coffee. It was ten o' clock, an hour after Amber, Will and Grace had left with Essex.
"Oh, that's probably because I am," Edward said absentmindedly, scratching his head. After taking a small sip of his coffee, he put the mug down and slipped his hand into his pocket. "Katherine," he said, clearing his throat and taking one of her hands. "You know that I love you very, very much right?"
"Yes, and I love you just as much," Katherine said, squeezing his hand.
"I want to ask you something," Edward then said. With a deep breath, he pulled his hand out of his pocket and pulled out the small velvet box. "Katherine Emma Riley, will you do me the greatest honor of marrying me?" he asked, his voice trembling. He opened the box with one finger and showed Katherine the ring.
Katherine was speechless; a thin silver ring with a Celtic pattern etched deeply into it with an emerald in the middle was inside. "Oh Edward," she said softly.
"Y-you don't have to answer right now," he said quickly.
"Why?" Katherine asked, looking up at him.
"Huh?" Edward responded, not thinking he had heard her correctly.
"Why would you want to marry me?" Katherine asked, slipping her hand out of Edward's grasp.
"Katherine, I told you that I don't care that you can't have children," Edward said, realizing that she was referring to the surgery she had told him she'd had done when she was twenty one. "I would love nothing more then to adopt and give those children who have no parents a happier life," he said, placing his hand on her cheek.
"Are you sure?" Katherine asked, looking up at him, tears falling down her cheek and onto his hand.
Nodding, Edward leaned forward and kissed her very, very softly on the lips.
Resting her forehead against Edward's, Katherine smiled and said, "I'd want nothing more than to become your wife."
"You mean that?" Edward asked, pulling back slightly. When she nodded, he laughed happily and gathered her into his arms, holding Katherine to him tightly. He let her go and then put the ring on her finger.
"It's beautiful," Katherine whispered.
"Not as much as you," Edward said. He kissed her deeply and then pulled away, saying, "We should celebrate, maybe we could go somewhere?"
Grabbing his tie, Katherine stood up and very gently pulled Edward to her bed. "It's not a club or theater, but I'm sure we'll have fun," she said, blushing fiercely.
"Perfect," Edward said. He kissed Katherine's cheek and then walked forward so they both fell back on the bed. As they both undressed each other, he said, "It's been almost four months since we last did this."
"Were you keeping track?" Katherine asked as he kissed her stomach.
"No, I've always been good in math though," Edward said, lifting his face to hers. He pulled of the last of her clothing before kissing her tenderly and then he started to make love to her.
Gasping slightly from pleasure, Katherine buried her fingers into Edward's hair and moved his head so his lips were on her right breast.
"Ohhh...Katherine," Edward moaned roughly before sucking lightly on the breast.
After withstanding fifteen minutes of Edward sucking on her breasts, Katherine gave a sharp cry as she reached her edge, her fingers still in his hair.
A few seconds later, Edward reached his peak and slumped down on her chest, releasing Katherine's breast from his mouth. "I love you Katherine," he said softly, before closing his eyes.
"I love you too," Katherine whispered, stroking his hair. When she heard his breathing become deeper and deeper as he fell asleep, she let tears of happiness course down her cheeks.
~~~
The next morning, Katherine woke up and felt Edward tighten his grip around her waist.
"Good morning," he said, nuzzling her cheek.
"Edward, I was thinking about our marriage," Katherine said, turning over to face him. "I'd like to have just a small ceremony with just Karen, Jack, Will and Grace and the children."
"Sure, I wouldn't have to wear a tux for that still would I?" Edward asked.
Katherine laughed slightly and said, "No, you wouldn't."
"Okay, but where are we going to go for our honeymoon," Edward said before he started to kiss her temple.
"I was thinking we could get married towards the end of August and then just leave for Eadoin a week before the others do," Katherine said.
"It sounds perfect," Edward said. He kissed Katherine deeply again, and within a matter of minutes, they made love once more.
~~~
The next afternoon, Jack and Karen were in Elizabeth's room, sitting on the floor and playing with her.
"Kath called me earlier while you were taking a nap after lunch," Karen commented as Elizabeth crawled over to Jack.
"Did Eddie ask her?" Jack said as he helped their daughter stand up.
Karen nodded, and then a smile spread on her face. "She said yes," she said.
"That's great!" Jack exclaimed. "What do you think Ebie?" he said. "You're going to have an uncle soon."
Elizabeth laughed and waved her stuffed dog around in the air.
"Come here Ebie," Karen cooed to her child, holding her arms out. "Come to mommy."
Jack set Elizabeth down on the floor so she could crawl over to Karen.
As they watched in astonishment, Elizabeth pulled herself up by grabbing Jack's knee. Then she started to walk slowly towards Karen, babbling nonsensical words.
Karen grabbed Elizabeth when she reached her and hugged her tightly. "Oh my god, Jackie, she just walked," Karen said in shock, looking at him. "Go and do it again Ebie," she said, kissing her daughter's cheek. "Walk over to your daddy."
Jack and Karen watched with surprise and pride as their daughter walked back and forth between the two a couple of times.
Finally, Elizabeth walked to Jack and then sat down next to him, playing with her dog.
"I don't know why," Jack said as Karen got up and sat next to him. "But that was the most amazing thing."
"I know poodle," Karen said, picking Elizabeth up. "You did great honey."
Elizabeth held her dog up to Karen and said, "Ma-ma."
"That's right," Karen said, looking up at Jack and smiling. "You spoke, oh honey that was great."
Jack took Elizabeth then and said, "Who am I Ebie?"
She laughed and cooing before saying some made up words, patting his cheek and smiling brightly.
Karen giggled and said, "Don't worry Jackie; she'll get it sooner or later."
"Well, at least she did say something," Jack said, kissing their daughter's cheek before putting her down so she could play.
For the next hour until they went downstairs for dinner, Jack and Karen played with Elizabeth and from time to time helping her walk and trying to get her to say some other words.
~~~
At eight, Karen was changing Elizabeth into her pajamas. When she was done, she lifted the girl into the air and then was about to put her in the crib when Jack walked into the room.
"Come and sit with me Kare," he said, putting his arm around her shoulder. When they had sat in the window seat, he kissed Elizabeth's forehead. "She had a busy day today," he said, smoothing down her hair.
"I know, she started walking and talked for the first time today," Karen said. She rested her head on Jack's shoulder and smiled.
Elizabeth yawned slightly then and leaned against Karen, closing her eyes.
"Here, let me put her to bed," Jack said, taking their daughter.
"I'll meet you in our room," Karen said, squeezing Jack's arm. She kissed Elizabeth's cheek and after whispering good night, she left the room.
"Well little one," Jack said, going over to the crib. "I knew you were as pretty as your mother the day you were born, and now I see you're as smart as she is too." Smiling happily, Jack kissed Elizabeth's forehead again and then set her down in the crib. He ran his index finger over the back of her hand and then left the room after turning off the lights.
Karen was looking out one of the windows in their room while she was brushing her hair. She had stayed just outside Elizabeth's room and had heard what Jack had said to their daughter, and she was completely flattered. Hearing him walk into the room, she turned and said, "Come here poodle."
"What is it?" Jack asked, going over to her.
"You know I love you more than anything right?" Karen said, putting her brush down on the table next to her.
"Oh god, are you telling me you want a divorce?" Jack asked in mock- fear.
"Jackie," Karen said irritably, rolling her eyes. "No I don't want a divorce; I just wanted to tell you I love you."
"Ohhh," Jack said teasingly. "Whew, you had me worried for a second."
Karen sighed and put her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply. When they pulled apart, she said, "What am I supposed to do with you Jackie?"
"Well... you could punish me for being bad," Jack said, a wicked gleam appearing in his eyes.
"Okay, but let me ask you this," Karen said. "Do you have any handcuffs poodle?" When Jack shook his head, she stepped away from him and said, "Oh, what a shame, I guess we'll just have to go to bed then." She turned and was about to walk over to her closet when Jack picked her up suddenly.
"So punishment is not going to happen," he said as he carried her over to their bed. "But I can still screw you senseless."
Karen gasped in fake shock and said, "Such foul language Mr. McFarland, I ought to wash your mouth out with soap."
"You ought to, but I know you won't," Jack said as he set her down on the bed.
"And what makes you so sure?" Karen asked as he started to unbutton her blouse. "I can just go into the bathroom and grab some soap." She sat up slightly and was about to pretend she was going to get up when Jack pushed her back down.
"You're not going anywhere tonight," he said. With that, he pulled off the rest of her clothes and then started kissing her neck.
"If you're serious about that Jackie," Karen said as he moved down to her breasts. "Then you better let me take off your clothes or take them off yourself before I go get that soap."
"Don't worry Kare," Jack said, lifting himself up so Karen could pull of his clothing. "We'll get to use that soap later." When he was naked, he lowered himself to Karen and then started to make love to her.
Karen sighed when Jack started to fondle her breasts as he kissed her neck and she put her hands on his shoulders. After ten minutes, she suddenly got an idea and forced Jack to turn over so he was lying on the mattress. She sat and then started to move again, continuing their lovemaking. Before she could reach her edge, and Jack his; she got off of his lap.
"Kare, what are you doing?" Jack asked, looking up at her.
"Shh honey," Karen said, putting her finger to his lips. She then bent down and kissed him, snaking her tongue into his mouth and rubbing it against his.
Jack moaned deeply and was about to pull her even tighter to him when she pulled away. "Damn Kare, are you paying me back for all those times I would stop before you c-"
"Smart boy," Karen said, interrupting him. She smiled evilly and then took his hand and put it on one of her breasts. With her hand on top of his, she helped him rub the breast for a few moments. Then she lifted his hand to her mouth and kissed the tip of each finger before taking it into her mouth and sucking on it lightly a few times.
"Oh god... oh Kare..." Jack muttered, his voice shaking with lust.
Kissing his lips lightly, Karen smiled and then moved down his body, placing kisses on his chest and stomach.
"W- ahh!" Jack said when he suddenly felt Karen's mouth on him. He clutched his hands into fists as she pleasured him for the next few moments. When he felt himself nearing his peak, he reached down to Karen and said breathlessly, "Come here... Kare."
"What's wrong?" Karen asked as she moved up so her face was even with his.
"I don't want to go like that, not now," Jack answered. He gently laid her back on the mattress and in one swift motion brought himself down on her and they were making love once again.
This time, Karen didn't break off and neither did Jack try anything. They climaxed at the same time and they clutched at one another, moaning each other's name in complete euphoria.
Once he felt he had recovered, Jack got up and then told Karen to turn over.
Not questioning him for a reason, Karen did as he asked quickly.
Jack looked down his wife's back and then ran his hands over her ass, thinking to himself, "This has got to be some wonderful dream. There's no way I could be married to a woman with such a fantastic body." He pinched himself slightly, and he was reassured that it was not a dream. Shaking himself out of his reverie, Jack placed his hands on the top of Karen's shoulders and then started massaging them.
"Ooo, Jackie," Karen moaned. "You haven't done this in a long, long time."
"I know," he answered, and he knelt down to kiss her back softly. He then continued to massage her back, feeling himself grow aroused as Karen gasped and moaned in pleasure.
After a while, Karen turned over and sat up, putting her arms around Jack's neck. She kissed him deeply and then pulled back enough so their lips were still touching. "We need to take a bath Jackie," she murmured.
"Now?" Jack asked surprised as he ran his hands over her back. "What if we get sweaty again later?"
"Then we'll take another bath later," Karen said simply, kissing him again.
Jack picked Karen up in his arms and as she kissed his cheek and neck and ran her fingers through his hair, walked to the bathroom. He set her down and followed Karen in to the tub.
While they waited for the bathtub to fill with warm water, Karen went over to Jack and kissed his eyes and cheeks very softly.
"I get to wash your hair," Jack said.
"What is it with you and my hair?" Karen asked, smiling.
Jack didn't respond as he reached over and turned the water off; he grabbed the showerhead and then started to wash Karen's hair.
When he was done and was wiping the water off her forehead, Karen asked, "Want me to wash yours poodle?"
"If you want to," Jack said.
Kissing him deeply the entire time, Karen quickly got his hair wet and then washed it with her own shampoo.
"Why didn't you use mine," Jack asked in between kisses as she rinsed his hair.
"I know you like the smell of my shampoo Jackie," Karen answered, putting the showerhead down.
Smiling, he pulled Karen to him and said, "I love you Kare," before making love to her.
"I love...oh Jackie...I love you too!" Karen cried as Jack attacked her breasts.
They made love two more times while they were in the tub, and afterwards they sat, Karen leaning against Jack as they relaxed.
"Hmm, do you ever think one of us will ever get tired of this?" Karen asked as she laced her fingers through Jack's.
"Maybe, I mean, this bathtub has a nice style as far as tubs go but-" Jack started to say.
Laughing, Karen turned around slightly and lightly hit Jack in the chest. "I wasn't talking about that poodle," she said as she turned back around and leaned against him again. "I was talking about the sex."
"I know I won't," Jack said. "Like I told you before in Dublin; you've got a fantastic body on you Kare, and I can't seem to resist it." With that he lifted Karen into his arms and carried her out of the tub.
They very quickly dried off each other with some towels before they went to their bed.
Yawning, Karen snuggled up to Jack and said, "I don't think I could get tired of the sex either." And with that she reached down and stroked him lightly.
"Hey, hey," Jack said, taking her arm and lifting it up. "We can do that again later, but you know we need to get some sleep."
Karen pouted for a moment and then said, "Oh alright Jackie."
Putting his arms around her, Jack kissed her forehead and said, "'Night Kare."
"Good night my sweet Jackie," Karen said, resting her head on his chest and closing her eyes.
Disclaimer: I don't own Will and Grace or its characters. The two songs here are 'Tough on a Tightrope' and 'Write Away.' Both are by Paul McCartney, and I don't own either song.
Chapter Thirty
Proposal
In July, Edward went to Jack and Karen's penthouse with the intention of asking them their opinion on something.
When he was led to the living room by a maid, Edward greeted Jack who was sitting at the piano.
"Hey Eddie," Jack said, covering the keys on the piano. "Why'd you come?"
"I wanted to talk with you and Karen about something," Edward said.
"Oh, okay," Jack said, standing up. "Well Kare is upstairs in Elizabeth's room, come on." He led Edward out of the room and up the stairs. When he got to the doorway of Elizabeth's room, he said, "Kare, Eddie's here."
"Hi Eddie," Karen said absentmindedly as she held onto Elizabeth's hand, helping her to take a few wobbly steps.
"Looks like she'll be walking soon," Edward said, smiling.
"Oh, I know," Karen said, picking up Elizabeth before she could fall. She handed her to Jack and asked, "So why are you here?"
"Um, well... Think we could sit down?" Edward asked a little nervously.
"Sure, go and sit on the window seat," Jack said, walking to the rocking bench.
When she had sat down next to Jack on the bench, Karen said, "What's going on Eddie?"
"I was planning on asking Katherine to marry me," Edward said tentatively.
Jack and Karen glanced at each other before Karen said, "And what, you're asking for my permission or something?"
"Well, no... I mean yes," Edward stammered. "I really came here to ask you if you think she would say yes, you are her sister. And I guess in a way I'm asking permission since you're the only blood relative she's got that I can ask."
"I think she'll say yes," Jack said, pulling Elizabeth's hand out of his hair.
"Me too," Karen said, smiling at Edward. "She does love you and she'll probably say yes."
Edward, looking immensely relieved, leaned back slightly.
"But Eddie," Karen then said. When he turned to her she said, "If you ever break her heart, I swear I'll make your life a living hell."
Nodding seriously, Edward said, "Oh I have no doubt about that." He glanced down at his watch and saw what time it was. "I need to go pick up Katherine for our date," he said, standing up.
"When are you going to ask her?" Jack said.
"Tonight," Edward said. "Thanks you guys." Smiling nervously at them, he left the room and then went down the stairs.
"Wish I could be there when he asks her," Karen said.
"No one was around when I proposed to you," Jack pointed out.
"Yeah, but still, my little sister's going to get married," Karen said excitedly.
"If she says yes," Jack said.
"Oh, if I know my sister well, and I do, I'll have a brother in law very soon," Karen said, smiling.
~~~
Later that night, Katherine was playing classical music on the piano while Edward and Amber played a game on the kitchen table.
"Mummy," Amber said towards the end of their game. "Play something that's not so sad."
Katherine took her hands off the keys and turned to her daughter. "What would you like me to play then love?" she asked.
"Something by Paul McCartney would be nice," Edward said. He knew how much Katherine was a fan of his.
"Hmm, alright," Katherine said, smiling brightly at Edward. She turned back to the piano and thought for a few minutes before saying, "Ah, I've got a good song to play." She placed her fingers on the keys and played, singing along.
You don't feel right when I come on strong.
Don't get it wrong...
I wait all night but you won't be long.
Don't get it wrong.
Hear me right. I love you from the bottom of my heart,
You make the answer bright,
You touch me in a way that no one else could ever do,
If you'll only love me, I'll love you.
And if you're tempted to tell a lie
Don't get it wrong...
Well it breaks my heart when I see you cry.
Don't get it wrong...Oh no.
Get it right.
The brightest light's that's shining in the skies,
Is shining from your eyes.
I love you in a way that no one else could ever do,
If you'll only love me I'll love you.
I'm often accused of giving too little,
It's got me confused, I'm split down the middle.
Conflicting reviews of our life coming in.
It's tough on a tightrope. Yes it's tough on a tightrope.
Katherine was about the sing the last verse when there was a knock on the door. "Oh, I'll get that," she said, getting up from the piano and went to the door, opening it.
"Hey, we heard the piano, thought you might give us a little show," Will said.
"Alright then, just a bit for the lot of you and then you'll take Amber to your apartment right?" Katherine asked as Will and Grace walked past her.
"Sure Kat," Grace said as she and Will sat on the couch.
Smiling, Katherine sat down at the piano and once again started to play and sing.
~~~
A half hour later, Katherine stopped playing and said, "It's almost Amber's bed time."
"Oh Mummy, just one more song please?" Amber said pleadingly. "Si vous plait?"
Katherine laughed. "All right love, just one more."
You need love, write a letter, you need love, write away.
Get it down, you'll feel better, send it now, write away.
Hey Cinderella, did you need that other fella?
On the wrong side of midnight your defences slipped away.
You need attention, so I think it's worth a mention,
That if I can deliver,
Well it wouldn't be no heavy price to pay.
You need love, so write a letter, you need love, write away.
If you need to feel better, do it now, write away.
Hey Marguerita, I can think of nothing sweeter,
But the taste of your nectar seems to lead the boys astray.
Don't you forget it, well you know you won't regret it,
Say I've got the answer,
You were looking at it long before today.
You need love, so write a letter, you need love, write away.
Get it down, you'll feel better, send it now, write away.
You need love, love, love write a letter,
You need love, write away.
If you need to feel better, do it now, now, now, write away.
~~~
"You seem a bit nervous tonight Edward," Katherine comment as she gave him a mug of coffee. It was ten o' clock, an hour after Amber, Will and Grace had left with Essex.
"Oh, that's probably because I am," Edward said absentmindedly, scratching his head. After taking a small sip of his coffee, he put the mug down and slipped his hand into his pocket. "Katherine," he said, clearing his throat and taking one of her hands. "You know that I love you very, very much right?"
"Yes, and I love you just as much," Katherine said, squeezing his hand.
"I want to ask you something," Edward then said. With a deep breath, he pulled his hand out of his pocket and pulled out the small velvet box. "Katherine Emma Riley, will you do me the greatest honor of marrying me?" he asked, his voice trembling. He opened the box with one finger and showed Katherine the ring.
Katherine was speechless; a thin silver ring with a Celtic pattern etched deeply into it with an emerald in the middle was inside. "Oh Edward," she said softly.
"Y-you don't have to answer right now," he said quickly.
"Why?" Katherine asked, looking up at him.
"Huh?" Edward responded, not thinking he had heard her correctly.
"Why would you want to marry me?" Katherine asked, slipping her hand out of Edward's grasp.
"Katherine, I told you that I don't care that you can't have children," Edward said, realizing that she was referring to the surgery she had told him she'd had done when she was twenty one. "I would love nothing more then to adopt and give those children who have no parents a happier life," he said, placing his hand on her cheek.
"Are you sure?" Katherine asked, looking up at him, tears falling down her cheek and onto his hand.
Nodding, Edward leaned forward and kissed her very, very softly on the lips.
Resting her forehead against Edward's, Katherine smiled and said, "I'd want nothing more than to become your wife."
"You mean that?" Edward asked, pulling back slightly. When she nodded, he laughed happily and gathered her into his arms, holding Katherine to him tightly. He let her go and then put the ring on her finger.
"It's beautiful," Katherine whispered.
"Not as much as you," Edward said. He kissed her deeply and then pulled away, saying, "We should celebrate, maybe we could go somewhere?"
Grabbing his tie, Katherine stood up and very gently pulled Edward to her bed. "It's not a club or theater, but I'm sure we'll have fun," she said, blushing fiercely.
"Perfect," Edward said. He kissed Katherine's cheek and then walked forward so they both fell back on the bed. As they both undressed each other, he said, "It's been almost four months since we last did this."
"Were you keeping track?" Katherine asked as he kissed her stomach.
"No, I've always been good in math though," Edward said, lifting his face to hers. He pulled of the last of her clothing before kissing her tenderly and then he started to make love to her.
Gasping slightly from pleasure, Katherine buried her fingers into Edward's hair and moved his head so his lips were on her right breast.
"Ohhh...Katherine," Edward moaned roughly before sucking lightly on the breast.
After withstanding fifteen minutes of Edward sucking on her breasts, Katherine gave a sharp cry as she reached her edge, her fingers still in his hair.
A few seconds later, Edward reached his peak and slumped down on her chest, releasing Katherine's breast from his mouth. "I love you Katherine," he said softly, before closing his eyes.
"I love you too," Katherine whispered, stroking his hair. When she heard his breathing become deeper and deeper as he fell asleep, she let tears of happiness course down her cheeks.
~~~
The next morning, Katherine woke up and felt Edward tighten his grip around her waist.
"Good morning," he said, nuzzling her cheek.
"Edward, I was thinking about our marriage," Katherine said, turning over to face him. "I'd like to have just a small ceremony with just Karen, Jack, Will and Grace and the children."
"Sure, I wouldn't have to wear a tux for that still would I?" Edward asked.
Katherine laughed slightly and said, "No, you wouldn't."
"Okay, but where are we going to go for our honeymoon," Edward said before he started to kiss her temple.
"I was thinking we could get married towards the end of August and then just leave for Eadoin a week before the others do," Katherine said.
"It sounds perfect," Edward said. He kissed Katherine deeply again, and within a matter of minutes, they made love once more.
~~~
The next afternoon, Jack and Karen were in Elizabeth's room, sitting on the floor and playing with her.
"Kath called me earlier while you were taking a nap after lunch," Karen commented as Elizabeth crawled over to Jack.
"Did Eddie ask her?" Jack said as he helped their daughter stand up.
Karen nodded, and then a smile spread on her face. "She said yes," she said.
"That's great!" Jack exclaimed. "What do you think Ebie?" he said. "You're going to have an uncle soon."
Elizabeth laughed and waved her stuffed dog around in the air.
"Come here Ebie," Karen cooed to her child, holding her arms out. "Come to mommy."
Jack set Elizabeth down on the floor so she could crawl over to Karen.
As they watched in astonishment, Elizabeth pulled herself up by grabbing Jack's knee. Then she started to walk slowly towards Karen, babbling nonsensical words.
Karen grabbed Elizabeth when she reached her and hugged her tightly. "Oh my god, Jackie, she just walked," Karen said in shock, looking at him. "Go and do it again Ebie," she said, kissing her daughter's cheek. "Walk over to your daddy."
Jack and Karen watched with surprise and pride as their daughter walked back and forth between the two a couple of times.
Finally, Elizabeth walked to Jack and then sat down next to him, playing with her dog.
"I don't know why," Jack said as Karen got up and sat next to him. "But that was the most amazing thing."
"I know poodle," Karen said, picking Elizabeth up. "You did great honey."
Elizabeth held her dog up to Karen and said, "Ma-ma."
"That's right," Karen said, looking up at Jack and smiling. "You spoke, oh honey that was great."
Jack took Elizabeth then and said, "Who am I Ebie?"
She laughed and cooing before saying some made up words, patting his cheek and smiling brightly.
Karen giggled and said, "Don't worry Jackie; she'll get it sooner or later."
"Well, at least she did say something," Jack said, kissing their daughter's cheek before putting her down so she could play.
For the next hour until they went downstairs for dinner, Jack and Karen played with Elizabeth and from time to time helping her walk and trying to get her to say some other words.
~~~
At eight, Karen was changing Elizabeth into her pajamas. When she was done, she lifted the girl into the air and then was about to put her in the crib when Jack walked into the room.
"Come and sit with me Kare," he said, putting his arm around her shoulder. When they had sat in the window seat, he kissed Elizabeth's forehead. "She had a busy day today," he said, smoothing down her hair.
"I know, she started walking and talked for the first time today," Karen said. She rested her head on Jack's shoulder and smiled.
Elizabeth yawned slightly then and leaned against Karen, closing her eyes.
"Here, let me put her to bed," Jack said, taking their daughter.
"I'll meet you in our room," Karen said, squeezing Jack's arm. She kissed Elizabeth's cheek and after whispering good night, she left the room.
"Well little one," Jack said, going over to the crib. "I knew you were as pretty as your mother the day you were born, and now I see you're as smart as she is too." Smiling happily, Jack kissed Elizabeth's forehead again and then set her down in the crib. He ran his index finger over the back of her hand and then left the room after turning off the lights.
Karen was looking out one of the windows in their room while she was brushing her hair. She had stayed just outside Elizabeth's room and had heard what Jack had said to their daughter, and she was completely flattered. Hearing him walk into the room, she turned and said, "Come here poodle."
"What is it?" Jack asked, going over to her.
"You know I love you more than anything right?" Karen said, putting her brush down on the table next to her.
"Oh god, are you telling me you want a divorce?" Jack asked in mock- fear.
"Jackie," Karen said irritably, rolling her eyes. "No I don't want a divorce; I just wanted to tell you I love you."
"Ohhh," Jack said teasingly. "Whew, you had me worried for a second."
Karen sighed and put her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply. When they pulled apart, she said, "What am I supposed to do with you Jackie?"
"Well... you could punish me for being bad," Jack said, a wicked gleam appearing in his eyes.
"Okay, but let me ask you this," Karen said. "Do you have any handcuffs poodle?" When Jack shook his head, she stepped away from him and said, "Oh, what a shame, I guess we'll just have to go to bed then." She turned and was about to walk over to her closet when Jack picked her up suddenly.
"So punishment is not going to happen," he said as he carried her over to their bed. "But I can still screw you senseless."
Karen gasped in fake shock and said, "Such foul language Mr. McFarland, I ought to wash your mouth out with soap."
"You ought to, but I know you won't," Jack said as he set her down on the bed.
"And what makes you so sure?" Karen asked as he started to unbutton her blouse. "I can just go into the bathroom and grab some soap." She sat up slightly and was about to pretend she was going to get up when Jack pushed her back down.
"You're not going anywhere tonight," he said. With that, he pulled off the rest of her clothes and then started kissing her neck.
"If you're serious about that Jackie," Karen said as he moved down to her breasts. "Then you better let me take off your clothes or take them off yourself before I go get that soap."
"Don't worry Kare," Jack said, lifting himself up so Karen could pull of his clothing. "We'll get to use that soap later." When he was naked, he lowered himself to Karen and then started to make love to her.
Karen sighed when Jack started to fondle her breasts as he kissed her neck and she put her hands on his shoulders. After ten minutes, she suddenly got an idea and forced Jack to turn over so he was lying on the mattress. She sat and then started to move again, continuing their lovemaking. Before she could reach her edge, and Jack his; she got off of his lap.
"Kare, what are you doing?" Jack asked, looking up at her.
"Shh honey," Karen said, putting her finger to his lips. She then bent down and kissed him, snaking her tongue into his mouth and rubbing it against his.
Jack moaned deeply and was about to pull her even tighter to him when she pulled away. "Damn Kare, are you paying me back for all those times I would stop before you c-"
"Smart boy," Karen said, interrupting him. She smiled evilly and then took his hand and put it on one of her breasts. With her hand on top of his, she helped him rub the breast for a few moments. Then she lifted his hand to her mouth and kissed the tip of each finger before taking it into her mouth and sucking on it lightly a few times.
"Oh god... oh Kare..." Jack muttered, his voice shaking with lust.
Kissing his lips lightly, Karen smiled and then moved down his body, placing kisses on his chest and stomach.
"W- ahh!" Jack said when he suddenly felt Karen's mouth on him. He clutched his hands into fists as she pleasured him for the next few moments. When he felt himself nearing his peak, he reached down to Karen and said breathlessly, "Come here... Kare."
"What's wrong?" Karen asked as she moved up so her face was even with his.
"I don't want to go like that, not now," Jack answered. He gently laid her back on the mattress and in one swift motion brought himself down on her and they were making love once again.
This time, Karen didn't break off and neither did Jack try anything. They climaxed at the same time and they clutched at one another, moaning each other's name in complete euphoria.
Once he felt he had recovered, Jack got up and then told Karen to turn over.
Not questioning him for a reason, Karen did as he asked quickly.
Jack looked down his wife's back and then ran his hands over her ass, thinking to himself, "This has got to be some wonderful dream. There's no way I could be married to a woman with such a fantastic body." He pinched himself slightly, and he was reassured that it was not a dream. Shaking himself out of his reverie, Jack placed his hands on the top of Karen's shoulders and then started massaging them.
"Ooo, Jackie," Karen moaned. "You haven't done this in a long, long time."
"I know," he answered, and he knelt down to kiss her back softly. He then continued to massage her back, feeling himself grow aroused as Karen gasped and moaned in pleasure.
After a while, Karen turned over and sat up, putting her arms around Jack's neck. She kissed him deeply and then pulled back enough so their lips were still touching. "We need to take a bath Jackie," she murmured.
"Now?" Jack asked surprised as he ran his hands over her back. "What if we get sweaty again later?"
"Then we'll take another bath later," Karen said simply, kissing him again.
Jack picked Karen up in his arms and as she kissed his cheek and neck and ran her fingers through his hair, walked to the bathroom. He set her down and followed Karen in to the tub.
While they waited for the bathtub to fill with warm water, Karen went over to Jack and kissed his eyes and cheeks very softly.
"I get to wash your hair," Jack said.
"What is it with you and my hair?" Karen asked, smiling.
Jack didn't respond as he reached over and turned the water off; he grabbed the showerhead and then started to wash Karen's hair.
When he was done and was wiping the water off her forehead, Karen asked, "Want me to wash yours poodle?"
"If you want to," Jack said.
Kissing him deeply the entire time, Karen quickly got his hair wet and then washed it with her own shampoo.
"Why didn't you use mine," Jack asked in between kisses as she rinsed his hair.
"I know you like the smell of my shampoo Jackie," Karen answered, putting the showerhead down.
Smiling, he pulled Karen to him and said, "I love you Kare," before making love to her.
"I love...oh Jackie...I love you too!" Karen cried as Jack attacked her breasts.
They made love two more times while they were in the tub, and afterwards they sat, Karen leaning against Jack as they relaxed.
"Hmm, do you ever think one of us will ever get tired of this?" Karen asked as she laced her fingers through Jack's.
"Maybe, I mean, this bathtub has a nice style as far as tubs go but-" Jack started to say.
Laughing, Karen turned around slightly and lightly hit Jack in the chest. "I wasn't talking about that poodle," she said as she turned back around and leaned against him again. "I was talking about the sex."
"I know I won't," Jack said. "Like I told you before in Dublin; you've got a fantastic body on you Kare, and I can't seem to resist it." With that he lifted Karen into his arms and carried her out of the tub.
They very quickly dried off each other with some towels before they went to their bed.
Yawning, Karen snuggled up to Jack and said, "I don't think I could get tired of the sex either." And with that she reached down and stroked him lightly.
"Hey, hey," Jack said, taking her arm and lifting it up. "We can do that again later, but you know we need to get some sleep."
Karen pouted for a moment and then said, "Oh alright Jackie."
Putting his arms around her, Jack kissed her forehead and said, "'Night Kare."
"Good night my sweet Jackie," Karen said, resting her head on his chest and closing her eyes.