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Disclaimer: I don't own Will and Grace or its characters.
Chapter Thirty-One
Late Summer
On August nineteenth, Katherine was packing up some of her things into boxes so they could be moved to Edward's penthouse the next day. "Amber," she called as she taped the second to last box closed.
"Yeah, Mummy?" Amber said, coming out of her room.
"Have you all your things packed?" Katherine asked.
"I did, but I didn't pack my clothes yet," Amber said. "Will you help me with that Mummy?"
"Of course love," Katherine said, smiling at her daughter. "Now go on in your room and I'll be there in a second." When her daughter had gone back to her bedroom, Katherine's cell phone and she picked it up. "Hello."
"Hey Kath," Karen said at the other end. "I wanted to see how you're feeling."
"I'm fine Kare," Katherine said, putting tape on another box.
"You're not nervous at all?" Karen asked incredulously.
"I'm too busy packing to be nervous about the wedding tomorrow," Katherine said. She placed the roll of masking tape on the top of the box and then walked over to the couch and sat down. "Ask me that at the church tomorrow though and you're likely to get a different answer."
Karen laughed and said, "Are you sure you don't want to go out with me or Grace at all? It is your last night as a single woman after all."
"No, that's okay Kare," Katherine answered. "I know you'd rather stay with your daughter and husband, and I'd like to spend the rest of the night with my own daughter."
"Alright Kath," Karen said. "I'll see you at the church at eleven tomorrow."
"At eleven Kare," Katherine said. "Good night."
"'Night Kath," Karen said before she hung up the phone.
Katherine placed her cell phone on the coffee table and then went to her daughter's room to help her pack her clothes.
~~~
The next morning, a little after eleven in the morning, Karen and Grace were helping Katherine get ready for the wedding.
"I don't know why you said you need help," Karen said. "And why are you wearing black?"
"Yeah Kat, you've never heard of the saying 'Marry in black, wish yourself back?'" Grace said.
"I told the both of you that this is not a formal ceremony," Katherine said. She looked at herself in the full-length mirror and said, "Besides, Edward said this is his favourite outfit of mine." She looked over her outfit, a tailored women's business suit with a light blue blouse that had pearl buttons and nodded to her reflection.
"If that's what you both want..." Karen said, trailing off and rolling her eyes.
"Kare," Katherine then said, turning to her sister. "I'd like for you to do my hair."
"What?" Karen said, staring at her in surprise. "Honey you know you're the one who's better at that of the two of us."
"Please Kare," Katherine said. "Just a French braid."
Sighing, Karen said, "Oh, alright, alright." She took the brush Katherine was holding and then started running it through her sister's hair.
~~~
"Hey Eddie, you nervous at all?" Jack asked before he went to sit down in a pew.
"I am a little bit," Edward said, smiling at Jack. "Where's Karen?"
"She's helping Kat get ready. So I got stuck with this one," Jack said jokingly. He shifted Elizabeth who was on his hip and kissed her forehead.
"Okay you guys, we're all set," Karen said as she and Grace walked up the aisle hurriedly.
Jack reached over and squeezed Edward's arm reassuringly and then went with Karen to sit in the front pew on the left side with Amber.
Katherine entered the church and walked up the aisle to Edward, a smile on her face, but her eyes had a nervous glint in them.
Edward watched his fiancée walk to him and was nearly floored by her beauty.
Her hair, which Karen had pulled back into a French braid, had a headband of light blue stones and pearls in it. And tucked behind Katherine's ear, was a large blue rose in full bloom.
After Katherine had reached the front of the church, she and Edward kneeled before the priest and the ceremony began.
Since Edward and Katherine had decided to be married in a Catholic ceremony, it took a long time for the priest to do everything that was required. After an hour though, he had Katherine and Edward exchange the vows they had written and then the silver wedding rings. Finally, he said, "By the power invested in me by our Holy Father and the state of New York, I pronounce you man and wife."
Katherine and Edward then shared a chaste kiss while Will, Grace, Karen, Jack, Amber and even little Elizabeth, who was only copying her mother and father, clapped and cheered.
~~~
After the wedding, everyone went from the church over to Edward's penthouse for the small reception-like lunch.
"I thought your stuff was going to come here today Kath," Karen said as they all ate lunch.
"I guess they're running a bit late," Katherine said, shrugging. "I don't mind really, I'ven't any time to concentrate on unpacking until we all return from Glaeve."
"Well why don't we start making some toasts to this couple before they leave on their honeymoon," Will said.
"You go first Karen," Edward said. "Sister in law."
Rolling her eyes, Karen thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, I just hope that you guys will be as happy in your marriage as my Jackie and I are."
"Oh great," Will said. "Another couple of horny people who can't seem to keep their hands- ouch!"
"Never mind him you guys," Grace said after she had punched him in the arm. "We want you guys to be happy too."
"So do I," Jack said.
Everyone tapped their glasses against each others and then took a sip of their drinks.
"Ok Katherine," Edward said a half-hour later. "We need to get going to the airport for out flight."
"Oh, okay," Katherine said. She stood up and then went over to her sister. "I'll be calling you in a couple of days to see how Amber is."
"She'll be fine," Karen said, hugging her.
"Have fun being alone in that manor Kat," Jack said as she hugged him.
"You know I will," Katherine said, smiling. She hugged Grace and then Will, each saying thank you for the wedding gifts they had given her and Edward. She then went over to her daughter, who an hour ago had been adopted by Edward, and pulled her into her arms.
"I'll miss you a lot Mummy," Amber said, sniffling a little.
"As I will you my love," Katherine said, hugging her daughter tightly. "But you'll have fun with your aunt and uncle and your cousin okay?"
Amber nodded and then kissed her mother's cheek. She then turned to Edward, who had just finished saying goodbye to the others.
"We'll see you soon Amber," Edward said, putting his hand on her shoulder.
"May I have a hug Daddy?" Amber asked shyly.
Smiling broadly, Edward pulled his daughter into his arms and hugged her tightly. "I love you Amber," he whispered in her ear.
"I love you too Daddy," Amber said, letting him go.
Katherine and Edward then left the penthouse calling a final goodbye to the others before going out to the limo that Karen had lent them for the trip to the airport.
~~~
Later on that night, Karen was tucking Amber into the bed in the guest room. "How are you doing honey?" she asked since the girl had been very quiet since her mother had left.
"I miss my mummy," Amber said in tiny voice.
"Come here Amber," Karen said, sitting on the edge of the bed. When Amber got out from under the covers and went over to her, she hugged her niece tightly. "You'll see your mom in a week, that'll go by very fast."
"Auntie Karen," Amber said, her voice still sounding small.
"What is it Amb?" Karen asked.
"Could you brush my hair like Mummy does before she puts me to bed?" Amber asked, blushing a little.
"Sure thing sweetie," Karen said, running her hand over her niece's hair. She got up from the side of the bed and then went to the dresser where Amber's brush was. After she had started brushing her niece's long black hair, she said, "You know I did this for your mom this morning."
Amber giggled. "You did?"
"Yep, she said she was too nervous to be able to brush it herself," Karen said. With a final brush, Karen put the comb on the nightstand and said, "Alright honey, now get into bed it's way past your bedtime."
"Thank you for brushing my hair Auntie Karen," Amber said as the sheets were tucked around her.
"You're welcome Amber," Karen said. She smiled and then leaned down, kissing her niece's cheek. She left the room, pausing in the doorway to turn off the lights and say, "Sweet dreams Amb." Closing the door, Karen then walked over to her daughter's room and walked straight to the crib.
Elizabeth was sleeping on her back, her thumb in her mouth and breathing deeply.
Karen grinned and then very carefully took her daughter's thumb out of her mouth, putting it down on top of the blanket. She kissed the tips of her own index and middle finger and touched them to Elizabeth's cheek. "You have beautiful dreams honey," she whispered. With that, she left her daughter's room, going over to her and Jack's bedroom.
Jack was already asleep; he had been suffering from a slight head cold lately. Although he hadn't wanted to, Karen had insisted that they refrain from sex so he could rest all night and get over the cold so he could go to England without it.
Slipping under the covers after changing into her nightgown, Karen snuggled up to her husband, resting in the curve of his arm.
Shifting slightly, Jack opened his eyes a little and said sleepily, "Hey Karebear, the girls all okay?"
"They're fine," Karen said, kissing Jack's lips very lightly. "You need to get some rest though."
"I am," Jack said a little defensively. He sighed and then wrapped both arms around Karen, pulling her to him. "'Night Kare, love you," he murmured, kissing the top of her head as his eyes closed.
"Love you my sweet Jackie," Karen said, closing her eyes and letting the sound of Jack's breathing lull her to sleep.
~~~
At six o'clock on the morning of the twenty-first, British time, Katherine and Edward arrived at Eadoin.
"You know, Katherine," Edward said as they were led to their room by the butler. "You never really did this place justice."
Katherine shrugged and didn't say anything as they walked into their room.
"Do Mrs. and Mr. require anything at the moment?" the butler, whose name was Peter, asked.
"No Peter, that will be all," Katherine said, going over to the bed and putting her suitcase on the top.
"Very well Mrs. O'Neill," Peter said, bowing slightly before he left the room, closing the door behind him.
"Wow," Edward said, walking over to the bed. "I never figured you'd like four poster canopied beds with curtains Katherine."
"Hmm?" Katherine asked absentmindedly. She looked up and then said, "Oh that was my Mum that picked these beds. It was the only condition she set down when it was decided I would re-design the manor."
"I see," Edward said. "Katherine, do you mind if we unpack our stuff a little later?"
Katherine looked up at her husband and smiled gently. "You are my husband, and what you desire shall be done."
"Wait, Kath-" Edward started to say, a troubled look on his face.
"I was just joking love," Katherine said laughingly. She got on top of the bed and walked on her knees to Edward. When she reached him, she put her arms around his neck and kissed his cheeks. "But whatever you want to do within this bed is entirely your decision," she whispered into his ear.
Edward smiled and then joined his wife on top of the bed. He lay her down on the pillows and they kissed each other passionately while put their hands up each others shirts. After doing this for a long time, Edward pulled away and then sat up, closing the blue silk curtains around the bed.
"I love you Edward," Katherine said, sitting up so they could undress each other. "With every ounce of my being."
"And I you my dear, dear Emma," Edward whispered once they had stripped each other bare and started to make love passionately.
Katherine held her husband close to her as they made love. When she hit her edge minutes later, she cried out his name, repeating it until she slumped down on the pillows.
Edward reached his peak the same time as Katherine and he whispered her name over and over in the gentlest of voices. He then got off of her and lay back on the pillows, pulling Katherine to him as they both fell asleep, completely satisfied and at peace.
~~~
The week after Katherine and Edward's wedding passed quickly for Jack and Karen, who spent all their free time settling different matters since they wouldn't be returning to the city until early November.
The night before their flight to London, Jack, Karen and Amber all ate an early dinner since they would be leaving for the airport at seven the next morning. Soon after that, Amber and Elizabeth were both put to bed while Jack and Karen went to their bedroom to finish some last minute packing.
"How many sweaters should I take do you think Kare?" Jack asked as she walked into his closet.
"A lot," Karen said simply, sitting on the edge of the chez lounge. "Kath said it gets really cold over there."
"Oh, ok," Jack responded as he stuffed some more sweaters into his suitcase. "Wait, did you finish already?"
"Yep," Karen answered, grinning.
"Well then get over here and help me out so I get done quicker!" Jack said urgently.
"Hmm, why should I?" Karen said, lying out on the chez.
Jack rolled his eyes in mock annoyance and walked over to her. He sat on the edge and then leaned down, kissing her passionately and rubbing his hand between her legs. When he pulled away, causing Karen to protest, he said, "That's why."
"Oh fine, I guess I'll help you poodle," Karen said, getting up.
Now that there was the two of them, Jack's suitcase got packed in no time.
Once Jack had closed the zipper and locked the case, Karen jumped at him and knocked him to the floor.
"Kare," Jack said as she kissed him fervently. "Wait... lets go to..." he tried to say when she started to unzip his trousers. "Wait a sec," he then said, taking her hands and stopping them from going further down. "I love you Kare, but I'm not going to screw you on the floor like a common whore, you're too special for that."
Sighing, Karen got off of Jack and helped him stand up. "What's the difference between making love on the ground and in bed or in the tub even?" she asked him.
"Like I just said Kare, you're too good for that," Jack said before he started kissing her again.
Karen finally became too impatient, and she jumped up, wrapping her legs around Jack's waist, not breaking the kiss. "To the bed poodle, now," she said a few minutes later when they pulled apart to breathe.
"As you wish madam," Jack said in a fake French accent.
Giggling, Karen kissed his neck as he carried her out to their bed. When he lay her down on the mattress, she wasted no time in pulling his zipper down all the way and then unbuttoning his trousers. "Aw, is someone anxious already?" she purred slyly, running one finger down the front of Jack's bulging boxer front.
"I've been anxious since you walked into my closet," Jack said, groaning slightly.
"I could take care of this you know," Karen said seductively, looking up at him.
"Later tonight Kare," Jack said.
"Are you sure Jackie?" Karen asked. When he nodded, she sighed and kissed the bulge, eliciting a moan and a shudder from Jack, which made her smile. She then got on her knees and drew herself up until she was even with his face. "Make love to me Jackie, and be as rough and dirty as you want to."
Jack pushed her back down on the bed and sat on his knees between her legs. He took off her clothes as quickly as he could. When she was naked before him, he leaned down and immediately started sucking on her breasts. After a while he moved away from the top of her left breast, going down to the base and biting the skin there.
Karen cried out slightly from pleasure and begged him to bite her again.
Not able to say no to the face she was making at him, Jack did as she said, biting her skin all around and on her breasts. When he had bitten her for what felt like the millionth time, he groaned and was about to touch himself when Karen stopped him.
"You should have told me to undress you poodle," Karen said, flipping him over onto the mattress. She pulled off his clothes and kissed his bare chest a few times.
Sighing in pleasure, Jack rolled Karen onto the bed gently and then he started to make love to her. Midway through, he got off of her and sat up on the bed on his knees. "Come here Kare, I'm not trying to tease you," he said when his wife looked up at him, an annoyed look on her face.
In a matter of seconds, Karen had straddled Jack's lap, wrapping her arms around his back as they started to make love once again.
Groaning a little, Jack knelt down and sucked lightly on Karen's breasts.
When Karen reached her peak, she cried out loud, "Oh Jack! Jackie!" and she dug her fingers into his back deeply.
Jack lifted his head from Karen's breasts, a little hesitantly, and, reaching his edge at the same time as Karen, yelled out her name, holding her to him more tightly. With a satisfied sigh, he pushed her down onto the mattress, lying on top of her. After a few minutes, he started to get off of Karen, but she stopped him.
"Stay where you are Jackie," she said. "I love it when you sleep there."
"It's okay?" Jack asked.
Karen grinned and said, "Yeah, the girls get more attention when you're there and it's convenient if we ever feel like screwing each other again."
"Oh, I know I'll feel like making love to you again," Jack said before running his tongue on Karen's left breast.
"I think you feel like it now poodle," Karen said, squeezing her legs together very slightly.
"Oohh," Jack moaned around a mouthful of her breast. He pulled away for a moment and said, "You're right about that Kare." He then returned to her breast and then started to make love to her again.
Karen ran her hands up and down his back and groaned in pleasure.
It took longer for them to climax this time, and when they did, Jack buried his face into Karen's neck, muffling the curses he was yelling along with her name. A second later, Karen felt her whole body shudder and then she moaned out Jack's name numerous times as she ran her nails over his back. When they had both gotten their breaths back to normal a little while later, Jack kissed Karen tenderly for a long time. "We should probably get some sleep," he said when he pulled back. "Or else we'll get tired tomorrow." Sighing, Karen nodded in agreement. "But could you stay here poodle?" she asked. "I don't think I could sleep without my big strong man on top of me tonight." "Nice excuse Kare," Jack said, smiling at her. He kissed her again, this time passionately. "I would love to sleep on top of you tonight, but I want to hold you in my arms instead." "Aw, how sweet Jackie," Karen said smiling. "Alright, but once we get to Eadoin, you're sleeping on top the first night." "If we're not too tired," Jack said as he got off of her. "Oh honey, I don't know about you, but I'm never too tired when it comes to having sex with you," Karen said. Jack pulled her into his arms and held her tightly, kissing her lips. "Neither am I Kare, neither am I," he said softly. Karen sighed and snuggled closer to him, kissing jaw bone. She then yawned and said, "Good night my big strong man." "'Night Karebear," Jack murmured contentedly as he fell asleep holding her.
Disclaimer: I don't own Will and Grace or its characters.
Chapter Thirty-One
Late Summer
On August nineteenth, Katherine was packing up some of her things into boxes so they could be moved to Edward's penthouse the next day. "Amber," she called as she taped the second to last box closed.
"Yeah, Mummy?" Amber said, coming out of her room.
"Have you all your things packed?" Katherine asked.
"I did, but I didn't pack my clothes yet," Amber said. "Will you help me with that Mummy?"
"Of course love," Katherine said, smiling at her daughter. "Now go on in your room and I'll be there in a second." When her daughter had gone back to her bedroom, Katherine's cell phone and she picked it up. "Hello."
"Hey Kath," Karen said at the other end. "I wanted to see how you're feeling."
"I'm fine Kare," Katherine said, putting tape on another box.
"You're not nervous at all?" Karen asked incredulously.
"I'm too busy packing to be nervous about the wedding tomorrow," Katherine said. She placed the roll of masking tape on the top of the box and then walked over to the couch and sat down. "Ask me that at the church tomorrow though and you're likely to get a different answer."
Karen laughed and said, "Are you sure you don't want to go out with me or Grace at all? It is your last night as a single woman after all."
"No, that's okay Kare," Katherine answered. "I know you'd rather stay with your daughter and husband, and I'd like to spend the rest of the night with my own daughter."
"Alright Kath," Karen said. "I'll see you at the church at eleven tomorrow."
"At eleven Kare," Katherine said. "Good night."
"'Night Kath," Karen said before she hung up the phone.
Katherine placed her cell phone on the coffee table and then went to her daughter's room to help her pack her clothes.
~~~
The next morning, a little after eleven in the morning, Karen and Grace were helping Katherine get ready for the wedding.
"I don't know why you said you need help," Karen said. "And why are you wearing black?"
"Yeah Kat, you've never heard of the saying 'Marry in black, wish yourself back?'" Grace said.
"I told the both of you that this is not a formal ceremony," Katherine said. She looked at herself in the full-length mirror and said, "Besides, Edward said this is his favourite outfit of mine." She looked over her outfit, a tailored women's business suit with a light blue blouse that had pearl buttons and nodded to her reflection.
"If that's what you both want..." Karen said, trailing off and rolling her eyes.
"Kare," Katherine then said, turning to her sister. "I'd like for you to do my hair."
"What?" Karen said, staring at her in surprise. "Honey you know you're the one who's better at that of the two of us."
"Please Kare," Katherine said. "Just a French braid."
Sighing, Karen said, "Oh, alright, alright." She took the brush Katherine was holding and then started running it through her sister's hair.
~~~
"Hey Eddie, you nervous at all?" Jack asked before he went to sit down in a pew.
"I am a little bit," Edward said, smiling at Jack. "Where's Karen?"
"She's helping Kat get ready. So I got stuck with this one," Jack said jokingly. He shifted Elizabeth who was on his hip and kissed her forehead.
"Okay you guys, we're all set," Karen said as she and Grace walked up the aisle hurriedly.
Jack reached over and squeezed Edward's arm reassuringly and then went with Karen to sit in the front pew on the left side with Amber.
Katherine entered the church and walked up the aisle to Edward, a smile on her face, but her eyes had a nervous glint in them.
Edward watched his fiancée walk to him and was nearly floored by her beauty.
Her hair, which Karen had pulled back into a French braid, had a headband of light blue stones and pearls in it. And tucked behind Katherine's ear, was a large blue rose in full bloom.
After Katherine had reached the front of the church, she and Edward kneeled before the priest and the ceremony began.
Since Edward and Katherine had decided to be married in a Catholic ceremony, it took a long time for the priest to do everything that was required. After an hour though, he had Katherine and Edward exchange the vows they had written and then the silver wedding rings. Finally, he said, "By the power invested in me by our Holy Father and the state of New York, I pronounce you man and wife."
Katherine and Edward then shared a chaste kiss while Will, Grace, Karen, Jack, Amber and even little Elizabeth, who was only copying her mother and father, clapped and cheered.
~~~
After the wedding, everyone went from the church over to Edward's penthouse for the small reception-like lunch.
"I thought your stuff was going to come here today Kath," Karen said as they all ate lunch.
"I guess they're running a bit late," Katherine said, shrugging. "I don't mind really, I'ven't any time to concentrate on unpacking until we all return from Glaeve."
"Well why don't we start making some toasts to this couple before they leave on their honeymoon," Will said.
"You go first Karen," Edward said. "Sister in law."
Rolling her eyes, Karen thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, I just hope that you guys will be as happy in your marriage as my Jackie and I are."
"Oh great," Will said. "Another couple of horny people who can't seem to keep their hands- ouch!"
"Never mind him you guys," Grace said after she had punched him in the arm. "We want you guys to be happy too."
"So do I," Jack said.
Everyone tapped their glasses against each others and then took a sip of their drinks.
"Ok Katherine," Edward said a half-hour later. "We need to get going to the airport for out flight."
"Oh, okay," Katherine said. She stood up and then went over to her sister. "I'll be calling you in a couple of days to see how Amber is."
"She'll be fine," Karen said, hugging her.
"Have fun being alone in that manor Kat," Jack said as she hugged him.
"You know I will," Katherine said, smiling. She hugged Grace and then Will, each saying thank you for the wedding gifts they had given her and Edward. She then went over to her daughter, who an hour ago had been adopted by Edward, and pulled her into her arms.
"I'll miss you a lot Mummy," Amber said, sniffling a little.
"As I will you my love," Katherine said, hugging her daughter tightly. "But you'll have fun with your aunt and uncle and your cousin okay?"
Amber nodded and then kissed her mother's cheek. She then turned to Edward, who had just finished saying goodbye to the others.
"We'll see you soon Amber," Edward said, putting his hand on her shoulder.
"May I have a hug Daddy?" Amber asked shyly.
Smiling broadly, Edward pulled his daughter into his arms and hugged her tightly. "I love you Amber," he whispered in her ear.
"I love you too Daddy," Amber said, letting him go.
Katherine and Edward then left the penthouse calling a final goodbye to the others before going out to the limo that Karen had lent them for the trip to the airport.
~~~
Later on that night, Karen was tucking Amber into the bed in the guest room. "How are you doing honey?" she asked since the girl had been very quiet since her mother had left.
"I miss my mummy," Amber said in tiny voice.
"Come here Amber," Karen said, sitting on the edge of the bed. When Amber got out from under the covers and went over to her, she hugged her niece tightly. "You'll see your mom in a week, that'll go by very fast."
"Auntie Karen," Amber said, her voice still sounding small.
"What is it Amb?" Karen asked.
"Could you brush my hair like Mummy does before she puts me to bed?" Amber asked, blushing a little.
"Sure thing sweetie," Karen said, running her hand over her niece's hair. She got up from the side of the bed and then went to the dresser where Amber's brush was. After she had started brushing her niece's long black hair, she said, "You know I did this for your mom this morning."
Amber giggled. "You did?"
"Yep, she said she was too nervous to be able to brush it herself," Karen said. With a final brush, Karen put the comb on the nightstand and said, "Alright honey, now get into bed it's way past your bedtime."
"Thank you for brushing my hair Auntie Karen," Amber said as the sheets were tucked around her.
"You're welcome Amber," Karen said. She smiled and then leaned down, kissing her niece's cheek. She left the room, pausing in the doorway to turn off the lights and say, "Sweet dreams Amb." Closing the door, Karen then walked over to her daughter's room and walked straight to the crib.
Elizabeth was sleeping on her back, her thumb in her mouth and breathing deeply.
Karen grinned and then very carefully took her daughter's thumb out of her mouth, putting it down on top of the blanket. She kissed the tips of her own index and middle finger and touched them to Elizabeth's cheek. "You have beautiful dreams honey," she whispered. With that, she left her daughter's room, going over to her and Jack's bedroom.
Jack was already asleep; he had been suffering from a slight head cold lately. Although he hadn't wanted to, Karen had insisted that they refrain from sex so he could rest all night and get over the cold so he could go to England without it.
Slipping under the covers after changing into her nightgown, Karen snuggled up to her husband, resting in the curve of his arm.
Shifting slightly, Jack opened his eyes a little and said sleepily, "Hey Karebear, the girls all okay?"
"They're fine," Karen said, kissing Jack's lips very lightly. "You need to get some rest though."
"I am," Jack said a little defensively. He sighed and then wrapped both arms around Karen, pulling her to him. "'Night Kare, love you," he murmured, kissing the top of her head as his eyes closed.
"Love you my sweet Jackie," Karen said, closing her eyes and letting the sound of Jack's breathing lull her to sleep.
~~~
At six o'clock on the morning of the twenty-first, British time, Katherine and Edward arrived at Eadoin.
"You know, Katherine," Edward said as they were led to their room by the butler. "You never really did this place justice."
Katherine shrugged and didn't say anything as they walked into their room.
"Do Mrs. and Mr. require anything at the moment?" the butler, whose name was Peter, asked.
"No Peter, that will be all," Katherine said, going over to the bed and putting her suitcase on the top.
"Very well Mrs. O'Neill," Peter said, bowing slightly before he left the room, closing the door behind him.
"Wow," Edward said, walking over to the bed. "I never figured you'd like four poster canopied beds with curtains Katherine."
"Hmm?" Katherine asked absentmindedly. She looked up and then said, "Oh that was my Mum that picked these beds. It was the only condition she set down when it was decided I would re-design the manor."
"I see," Edward said. "Katherine, do you mind if we unpack our stuff a little later?"
Katherine looked up at her husband and smiled gently. "You are my husband, and what you desire shall be done."
"Wait, Kath-" Edward started to say, a troubled look on his face.
"I was just joking love," Katherine said laughingly. She got on top of the bed and walked on her knees to Edward. When she reached him, she put her arms around his neck and kissed his cheeks. "But whatever you want to do within this bed is entirely your decision," she whispered into his ear.
Edward smiled and then joined his wife on top of the bed. He lay her down on the pillows and they kissed each other passionately while put their hands up each others shirts. After doing this for a long time, Edward pulled away and then sat up, closing the blue silk curtains around the bed.
"I love you Edward," Katherine said, sitting up so they could undress each other. "With every ounce of my being."
"And I you my dear, dear Emma," Edward whispered once they had stripped each other bare and started to make love passionately.
Katherine held her husband close to her as they made love. When she hit her edge minutes later, she cried out his name, repeating it until she slumped down on the pillows.
Edward reached his peak the same time as Katherine and he whispered her name over and over in the gentlest of voices. He then got off of her and lay back on the pillows, pulling Katherine to him as they both fell asleep, completely satisfied and at peace.
~~~
The week after Katherine and Edward's wedding passed quickly for Jack and Karen, who spent all their free time settling different matters since they wouldn't be returning to the city until early November.
The night before their flight to London, Jack, Karen and Amber all ate an early dinner since they would be leaving for the airport at seven the next morning. Soon after that, Amber and Elizabeth were both put to bed while Jack and Karen went to their bedroom to finish some last minute packing.
"How many sweaters should I take do you think Kare?" Jack asked as she walked into his closet.
"A lot," Karen said simply, sitting on the edge of the chez lounge. "Kath said it gets really cold over there."
"Oh, ok," Jack responded as he stuffed some more sweaters into his suitcase. "Wait, did you finish already?"
"Yep," Karen answered, grinning.
"Well then get over here and help me out so I get done quicker!" Jack said urgently.
"Hmm, why should I?" Karen said, lying out on the chez.
Jack rolled his eyes in mock annoyance and walked over to her. He sat on the edge and then leaned down, kissing her passionately and rubbing his hand between her legs. When he pulled away, causing Karen to protest, he said, "That's why."
"Oh fine, I guess I'll help you poodle," Karen said, getting up.
Now that there was the two of them, Jack's suitcase got packed in no time.
Once Jack had closed the zipper and locked the case, Karen jumped at him and knocked him to the floor.
"Kare," Jack said as she kissed him fervently. "Wait... lets go to..." he tried to say when she started to unzip his trousers. "Wait a sec," he then said, taking her hands and stopping them from going further down. "I love you Kare, but I'm not going to screw you on the floor like a common whore, you're too special for that."
Sighing, Karen got off of Jack and helped him stand up. "What's the difference between making love on the ground and in bed or in the tub even?" she asked him.
"Like I just said Kare, you're too good for that," Jack said before he started kissing her again.
Karen finally became too impatient, and she jumped up, wrapping her legs around Jack's waist, not breaking the kiss. "To the bed poodle, now," she said a few minutes later when they pulled apart to breathe.
"As you wish madam," Jack said in a fake French accent.
Giggling, Karen kissed his neck as he carried her out to their bed. When he lay her down on the mattress, she wasted no time in pulling his zipper down all the way and then unbuttoning his trousers. "Aw, is someone anxious already?" she purred slyly, running one finger down the front of Jack's bulging boxer front.
"I've been anxious since you walked into my closet," Jack said, groaning slightly.
"I could take care of this you know," Karen said seductively, looking up at him.
"Later tonight Kare," Jack said.
"Are you sure Jackie?" Karen asked. When he nodded, she sighed and kissed the bulge, eliciting a moan and a shudder from Jack, which made her smile. She then got on her knees and drew herself up until she was even with his face. "Make love to me Jackie, and be as rough and dirty as you want to."
Jack pushed her back down on the bed and sat on his knees between her legs. He took off her clothes as quickly as he could. When she was naked before him, he leaned down and immediately started sucking on her breasts. After a while he moved away from the top of her left breast, going down to the base and biting the skin there.
Karen cried out slightly from pleasure and begged him to bite her again.
Not able to say no to the face she was making at him, Jack did as she said, biting her skin all around and on her breasts. When he had bitten her for what felt like the millionth time, he groaned and was about to touch himself when Karen stopped him.
"You should have told me to undress you poodle," Karen said, flipping him over onto the mattress. She pulled off his clothes and kissed his bare chest a few times.
Sighing in pleasure, Jack rolled Karen onto the bed gently and then he started to make love to her. Midway through, he got off of her and sat up on the bed on his knees. "Come here Kare, I'm not trying to tease you," he said when his wife looked up at him, an annoyed look on her face.
In a matter of seconds, Karen had straddled Jack's lap, wrapping her arms around his back as they started to make love once again.
Groaning a little, Jack knelt down and sucked lightly on Karen's breasts.
When Karen reached her peak, she cried out loud, "Oh Jack! Jackie!" and she dug her fingers into his back deeply.
Jack lifted his head from Karen's breasts, a little hesitantly, and, reaching his edge at the same time as Karen, yelled out her name, holding her to him more tightly. With a satisfied sigh, he pushed her down onto the mattress, lying on top of her. After a few minutes, he started to get off of Karen, but she stopped him.
"Stay where you are Jackie," she said. "I love it when you sleep there."
"It's okay?" Jack asked.
Karen grinned and said, "Yeah, the girls get more attention when you're there and it's convenient if we ever feel like screwing each other again."
"Oh, I know I'll feel like making love to you again," Jack said before running his tongue on Karen's left breast.
"I think you feel like it now poodle," Karen said, squeezing her legs together very slightly.
"Oohh," Jack moaned around a mouthful of her breast. He pulled away for a moment and said, "You're right about that Kare." He then returned to her breast and then started to make love to her again.
Karen ran her hands up and down his back and groaned in pleasure.
It took longer for them to climax this time, and when they did, Jack buried his face into Karen's neck, muffling the curses he was yelling along with her name. A second later, Karen felt her whole body shudder and then she moaned out Jack's name numerous times as she ran her nails over his back. When they had both gotten their breaths back to normal a little while later, Jack kissed Karen tenderly for a long time. "We should probably get some sleep," he said when he pulled back. "Or else we'll get tired tomorrow." Sighing, Karen nodded in agreement. "But could you stay here poodle?" she asked. "I don't think I could sleep without my big strong man on top of me tonight." "Nice excuse Kare," Jack said, smiling at her. He kissed her again, this time passionately. "I would love to sleep on top of you tonight, but I want to hold you in my arms instead." "Aw, how sweet Jackie," Karen said smiling. "Alright, but once we get to Eadoin, you're sleeping on top the first night." "If we're not too tired," Jack said as he got off of her. "Oh honey, I don't know about you, but I'm never too tired when it comes to having sex with you," Karen said. Jack pulled her into his arms and held her tightly, kissing her lips. "Neither am I Kare, neither am I," he said softly. Karen sighed and snuggled closer to him, kissing jaw bone. She then yawned and said, "Good night my big strong man." "'Night Karebear," Jack murmured contentedly as he fell asleep holding her.