Disclaimer: I don't own Will and Grace or its characters. The chapter
title is a song by Norah Jones that I don't own.
Chapter Fifty-Two
What Am I To You
In May, Katherine and Edward went out to lunch one afternoon with Karen and Jack. It was for a late celebration of Mother's Day as Katherine and Edward had been out of town that weekend.
"How were the Hamptons?" Karen asked her sister as they walked to the limo after dinner.
"It was alright," Katherine said, sighing. "I didn't really have that much fun though."
"Why, because Christopher wasn't there?" Karen asked.
Katherine coughed nervously and then glanced back at her husband who was walking with Jack. She turned back, thinking of something else to say when her sister elbowed her lightly in the side. "I suppose you're right Kare," she said, sighing. "He and I always have fun together."
"Doing what?" Karen asked a little suspiciously.
"Well, we spend a lot of time at the different bookstores and coffee shops," Katherine said, thinking for a minute.
"I hope that's all you're doing," Karen said. She then lowered her voice so neither Jack or Edward could hear. "I've seen you and Christopher coming out of Central Park the past couple of days."
"Oh?" Katherine asked apprehensively.
"Yeah, and Kath, from the looks of it, you guys are having an affair," Karen said. She was going to say more when Edward walked up to them.
"What are you guys talking about?" he asked cheerfully.
Katherine, who looked a little pale, smiled and said, "Nothing love, just mindless gossip."
"Well I wanted to take Katherine out for some ice cream, so we won't go back with you guys," Edward said, taking his wife's hand.
"Come over this afternoon before Jack and I leave for Will's place for dinner," Karen said to her sister.
"I'll try to Kare," Katherine said, nodding her head. She squeezed her sister's arm gently and then let Edward lead her to the crosswalk.
"What was that all about?" Jack asked as he and Karen got into the back of the limo.
"Well, I was going to confront her about Christopher, but Edward interrupted me," Karen said as the limo started down the street.
"Are you going to try and ask her about it later?" Jack asked.
"I told her to come over to the penthouse this afternoon," Karen said, taking Jack's hand. "And I'm not going to let her leave until I get some straight answers about what's going on."
"Do you want me to be with you guys in the room or not?" Jack asked.
"No poodle," Karen said, looking up at him. "And I hope you can forgive me, but I think this is something that needs to be between me and my little sister."
"It's okay Karebear," Jack said, leaning over and kissing her temple. "I'd probably just say something really stupid if I was there in the room."
"Probably?" Karen asked incredulously, an eyebrow raised high.
Jack laughed and let go of Karen's hand, tickling her sides.
"Ahh, no Jackie!" Karen cried out, laughing.
Not paying any attention to her request, Jack continued to tickle her until tears were literally running down her face.
"Okay Jackie!" Karen cried breathlessly, still laughing. "You win!" When he moved his hand, Karen threw her arms around his neck and then kissed him deeply, letting her tongue into his mouth.
Groaning slightly, Jack wrapped his arms around Karen's waist and pulled her closer to him as they continued to kiss. When they separated, he said, "I love you Kare."
"Hmm, I love you too Jackie," Karen said, a broad smile on her face. She leaned forward and kissed him yet again, holding onto him tightly.
~~~
That afternoon at three, Katherine came out of the swatch room in Grace's office and prepared to go home.
"You okay Kat?" Grace asked, watching her clean off her desk.
"I'm fine Gracie, just a little tired and anxious to be going home," Katherine said.
"What are your plans for the weekend?" Grace asked.
"Well, Patrick has a soccer game at eleven, so I'm going to that," Katherine replied, packing her bag.
"Who's going to that with you?" Grace asked as she looked through a book of fabrics.
"Amber of course, and Christopher," Katherine said, her cheeks going a little pale. "Oh god, I nearly forgot, I have to go see Kare when I get home."
"What for?" Grace asked, looking up at her.
"I'm not really sure, I guess just to talk," Katherine said, hurriedly putting away her sketches. She zipped up her bag and then said, "Alright Gracie, I'll talk to you later okay?"
"Why don't I meet you at the park tomorrow," Grace said. "I haven't seen Patrick play at all since he started."
"Sure, I'll call you later tonight then," Katherine said. She picked up her purse and then walked out of the office, saying good bye to Grace. As she walked out of the Puck building, she felt a sense of dread start to build up over her. She did not want to talk with Karen about her and Christopher. Sighing, she hailed a taxi and then got in, preparing herself for the questions that were going to come.
~~~
Fifteen minutes later, Katherine entered her home and put her bag and purse in her study. She made sure the children were safe and then left for Karen and Jack's penthouse. She was surprised when she met Edward coming out of one of the elevators.
"Hi Katherine," Edward said, smiling at her. "Where are you going?"
"Up to talk with Karen," Katherine said. "And I think to have tea as well, so you needn't bother waiting for me."
"Oh, ok," Edward said, sounding a little surprised. He stepped up to his wife and put an arm around her waist. He kissed her cheek softly before whispering in her ear. "Maybe tonight you and I could make love?" he asked tentatively.
"I'm not sure Edward," Katherine said softly. She stepped away from him and then went into an elevator car. "I'll see tonight."
~~~
When she had got to the penthouse, Katherine was let in by Rosario.
"Miss Karen is in Elizabeth's room," Rosario said as Katherine walked inside.
"Thanks Rosie," Katherine said distractedly. She hurried over to the stairs and then went up to the second floor. When she got to the doorway of Elizabeth's bedroom, she stopped and said, "Hullo you guys."
Karen looked up from her daughter and smiled at her sister. "Hi Kath, I was wondering if you were going to stand me up or something," she said, standing up.
"I'm sorry Kare, but I'd forgotten about our meeting and then I met Edward in the hall on my way up here," Katherine said.
"It's okay honey, now come on so we can talk," Karen said. She took her sister's hand and said to Jack, "We'll be in the living room if you need anything poodle."
"Alright Kare," Jack said, nodding as they left.
When they were in the living room, Karen and Katherine sat together on one of the couches. Before either of them could start talking, one of the maids came in and put a tray with two mugs of tea in front of them.
"I was wondering if you'd have tea for me here," Katherine commented softly.
"I hope it'll make you more comfortable while we talk," Karen said, picking up her mug and taking a small sip. She placed it on the table and then turned to her sister. "Okay Kath, I'm sure you know why I asked you to come and talk with me," she then said.
"Does it have to deal with Chris?" Katherine asked. When Karen nodded, she sighed and asked, "What do you want to know?"
"How much time do you spend together, like, in a week," Karen said.
"I suppose we see each other four days a week usually, sometimes less if he's on call," Katherine answered after thinking for a moment.
"What about your feelings for him?" Karen then asked. "And be honest Kath."
Sighing, Katherine stared down at her tea before answering, "I think I'm falling in love with him."
"Oh Kath..." Karen breathed, sitting back in the couch.
"I know Kare, I know," Katherine said, putting her mug down on the table as her hand started to shake. "I'm a horrible wife." She covered her face with her hands and tried to keep from crying.
Karen put her hand on her sister's back, rubbing it gently. She wasn't sure what to say at this point, so she remained quiet.
"Do you know," Katherine said, moving her hands down. "How long it's been since Edward and I made love?"
"No honey, I don't," Karen said, putting her arm around Katherine's shoulders. "Are you sure you want to tell me?"
"Since Christmas," Katherine said. She gave an awful, hollow laugh and said, "I've been making excuses so that we don't have to."
"Kath, he's going to realize something's going on," Karen said. "Unless he suspects already."
Katherine sniffled slightly and shook her head. "He hasn't got a clue about Christopher," she said. "All he knows is that he and I go out to a lot of bookstores; and that we're best friends and that's it. As for us not having sex, we've both been exhausted from work a lot of the time."
"Have you and Christopher done anything... serious?" Karen then asked, not quite sure how to say it.
"We hug, and I kiss him on the cheek when we go home," Katherine said, sighing deeply. "But that's it."
"So you want to do more with him?" Karen asked gently.
Katherine suddenly got up from the couch and then started to pace the room. "I-I don't know," she said, not looking at her sister. "When I'm with him, I feel so happy, so in love with Chris, but as we say good bye, my mind turns to Edward and I feel so guilty about how I feel."
"You didn't really answer my question Kath," Karen pointed out.
"Do I want to fuck him you mean?" Katherine asked, stopping her pacing and staring straight at her sister. She gave an empty chuckle at Karen's surprised face. "I suppose there are times when I feel that great physical attraction towards Chris, but I am so unsure of myself that I don't know what the hell I should think."
Karen stood up and hurried to Katherine, hugging her tightly as her sister began to cry.
"I'm sorry Kare," Katherine said, trying to push away from her. "I don't know why I'm bothering you with this."
"I asked you to tell me Kath," Karen said, not letting her sister go. "Don't apologize."
"Thank you Kare," Katherine whispered. She stepped out of Karen's embrace and went back to the couch sitting down. "Can I ask you something?"
"What's that honey?" Karen asked, sitting next to her.
"What do you think I should do?" Katherine asked. When her sister didn't answer her, she went on to say, "I just want to know what you think Kare, it doesn't mean I'm going to do it."
Karen sighed deeply and then thought for a few moments. "Well Kath," she began. "I think that you should try and stay with Eddie, see if you can't fall back in love with him and-"
"I never said I fell out of love with him Kare," Katherine pointed out quickly.
"So you're in love with them both?" Karen asked, surprised. When Katherine nodded, she then said, "I guess if I were in your shoes, I'd talk to Christopher and see what he thinks. Or else, you can stay with Edward and have an affair with Christopher."
"But I would always be tormented with guilt," Katherine said, know what her sister was going to say next.
"That's right," Karen said. "I think... This is going to sound so clichéd, but Kath; you should do what your heart wants you to do."
Katherine looked at Karen for a few moments and then nodded. "I'll see what happens next time I see Christopher," she said. She hugged Karen and then got up to leave.
"What are you going to do for dinner tonight Kath?" Karen asked before she could step out of the room.
"I'm not sure, I suppose eat with Edward and the children," Katherine said, looking back at her. "Why?"
"Wait there," Karen said. She got up from the couch and then went over to the telephone on the end table. She dialed a number and said, "Hi Zach, it's Karen." She listen to him talk for a few minutes and then said, "I want to change our dinner plans a little, tell Will and Grace that you are all eating at mine and Jack's place. And Katherine and Edward are going to join us."
When Kare had hung up the phone, Katherine smiled gratefully at her sister and said, "Thanks for doing that Kare."
"It's nothing Kath," Karen said, smiling. "Just remember to be here at seven."
"We will, bye Kare," Katherine said, leaving the room.
~~~
That night, Will, Zach and Grace were the first to get to Jack and Karen's penthouse. While they all waited for Katherine and the others, they sat in the living room. Karen and Grace sat on a couch, Grace holding Sophia who was now six months old. Jack, Will and Zach were sitting in the armchairs close to the couch, talking about Zach's next play he wanted to direct.
"I'd really like to do a series of Shakespeare's plays," Zach was saying as Karen and Grace listened to their conversation. "Those plays are the reason I went into theater."
"Think you can get backing to do that?" Jack asked, not too interested.
"I think so, I'm talking with a client of Will's," Zach said, grinning over at his boyfriend. "And he seems more then happy to help me."
"What plays would you do?" Grace asked.
"I'd like to do six, three tragedies and three comedies," Zach said. "As to which ones exactly, I'm not sure yet."
"Hi everyone, sorry we're late," a voice suddenly said from the doorway to living room. It was Edward and he walked into the room, holding Amber's hand.
Katherine was next to enter and she said a quickly hello to the group. "Sorry that we're late, but Patrick was asked to spend the night at a teammate's home," she said, explaining the absence of her son.
"Now that we're all here, we can go eat," Jack said, standing up. He went over to Karen and helped her stand up.
~~~
After they were finished with dinner, they gathered yet again in the living room. Jack was asked to play some music on the piano but he shook his head, refusing.
"I'm always the one who plays, I think we should let someone else have a turn at the piano," he said, smiling at his sister in law.
Katherine grinned back and said, "If you're all okay with it, then I'll play for a little bit."
"Please, I haven't heard you play yet Katherine," Zach said.
Everyone else urged her to play, and so she sat at the piano bench. "Is this the book I gave you for Christmas?" Katherine asked Jack as she looked at the songbook in front of her.
"It is," Jack said, sitting with Karen and their daughters on the couch.
"Alright, let's see..." Katherine said, flipping through the pages. "Oh, ok, this is a good one." She glanced at the notes briefly before placing her fingers on the piano keys and playing, singing the song as well.
No I would not sleep in this bed of lies
So toss me out and turn in
And there'll be no rest for these tired eyes
I'm marking it down to learning
I am
Don't think that I can take another empty moment
Don't think that I can fake another hollow smile
It's not enough just to be sorry Don't think that I could take another talk about it
Just like me you've got needs
And they're only a whisper away
And we softly surrender
To these lives that we've tendered away
No I would not sleep in this bed of lies
So toss me out and turn in
And there'll be no rest for these tired eyes
I'm marking it down to learning
I am
Don't wanna be the one who turns the whole thing over
Don't wanna be somewhere where I just don't belong
Where it's not enough just to be sorry
Don't you know I feel the darkness closing in
Tried to be more than me
And I gave till it all went away
And we've only surrendered
To the worst part of these winters we've made
No I would not sleep in this bed of lies
So toss me out and turn in
And there'll be no rest for these tired eyes
I'm marking it down to learning
I am
I am all that I'll ever be
When you lay your hands
Over me but don't go weak on me now
I know that it's weak
But God help me I need this
I will not sleep in this bed of lies
So toss me out and turn in
And there'll be no rest for these tired eyes
I'm marking it down to learning
I'm marking it down to learning
'cause I am
~~~
As Katherine, Edward and Amber were getting ready to return to their own penthouse later that night, Karen pulled her sister back into the living room.
"Kath, why did you sing that first song?" she asked calmly.
"I don't know," Katherine said, looking down at the ground. "I guess I just needed to vent some of my feelings."
"It sounded more like a cry for help to me," Karen said.
"I know, but Edward didn't get that-" Katherine started to say when Amber hurried into the living room.
"Mummy, can we go home, I'm very sleepy," Amber said, going to her mother.
"Of course love, just give me another minute with your aunt," Katherine said, smiling at her daughter. When the girl had left she turned to Karen and shrugged.
"When are you going to see Christopher again?" Karen asked.
"Tuesday afternoon, we're going to see a movie," Katherine said quietly.
"I hope you find out what to do soon Kath," Karen said, hugging her sister. "And that it makes you happy."
"Me too Kare," Katherine said. She stepped back from their hug and said, "Thank you for having us over."
"No problem honey," Karen said. "Now let's go back out before they wonder what we're talking about."
~~~
A few hours after Katherine and her family had left, Will, Zach and Grace left the penthouse after saying good night and goodbye to Karen and Jack.
When they were gone, Jack walked straight over to Karen and wrapped his arms around her, kissing her deeply.
Karen put her arms on Jack's shoulders and gripped them tightly. After a few minutes she pushed away from him and looked up, a serious expression on her face.
"What, what's wrong Kare?" Jack asked, surprised.
"Nothing Jackie," Karen responded. She winked at him and then when he started to step toward her, she turned and ran up the stairs, laughing wildly.
"Hey, Kare!" Jack cried, completely surprised. He hurried after her and realized that she was teasing him; this was probably payback from when he had tickled her earlier. He followed her into their bedroom and closed the door, locking it behind him.
"Wow, I didn't think you'd be able to keep up with me," Karen said as she took off her shoes. She climbed onto their bed and looked at Jack questioningly.
"I was waiting for an invitation," Jack said, grinning as he walked over to her. He climbed on the bed and sat on his knees next to Karen. He then reached out and put his hand on the back of her neck, pulling her face to his.
They kissed deeply for a long time, moaning every once in a while as their tongues both fought each other.
After a while of this, Jack pulled back and ran his thumb over Karen's now swollen bottom lip. "I love you," he said softly as he unbuttoned her shirt quickly.
"I love you too poodle," Karen said as he lay her back on the mattress, her blouse still on.
Jack unclasped her bra then, reminding himself to thank his wife for wearing one that had a clasp in the front, and then he leaned down, teasing both nipples with his tongue. When both were fully erect, he sat up again, causing Karen to protest.
"Oh honey, why did you stop?" Karen asked.
"I can't wait anymore Kare," Jack answered. And he was telling the truth, usually the two of them took their time in undressing each other and then pleasuring each other, but Jack was getting impatient.
"Let me help you take those clothes off then Jackie," Karen said. She was going to sit up when Jack pushed her back down.
"Just lay down Kare," Jack said. "I'll take care of it." Without waiting for her to respond, he put his hand under her skirt and pushed it up slightly as he moved up her leg. When he reached them, he grabbed her panties and then pulled them down her legs and then off. He was about to unbutton his trousers when Karen sat up.
"Hold on there Jackie," she said, smiling. Quickly, she unbuttoned his pants and then pulled down the zipper.
Jack pushed his trousers down, not bothering to take them off, and then his boxers as well. He pushed Karen back down on the mattress a little forcefully. Without even kissing her or waiting for her to lie out fully, he entered her quickly.
Gasping, Karen threw her arms around him and buried her face in his neck as he started to thrust in and out of her roughly. She cried out a few times, surprised that they were being so aggressive during their lovemaking, it had never happened before.
Breathing unevenly, Jack felt pain as Karen dug her nails deeper into his skin with each of his thrusts. He turned his head and buried his face in her hair as he felt the sweat break out on his body.
Karen arched her body about ten minutes later and started to scratch at Jack's back as she climaxed around his member. "Oooh god Jackie," she kept moaning over and over.
Lifting his head from her hair, Jack thrust in her one last time and then achieved his release, climaxing deeply inside of her and yelling her name in a hoarse voice. When they were both sated, he slumped down on her body and tried to make his breathing normal.
"You really couldn't wait tonight could you?" Karen asked a while later. She scratched the material of his shirt and giggled when he shuddered slightly. "Get up Jackie; we should take these clothes off."
"I don't know about you, but I'm exhausted Kare," Jack said, getting up and pulling out of her. "I don't think I could do it again."
"I didn't mean that," Karen said, smiling. "I mean we're all sweaty, so let's get our clothes off before we get sick."
"Ohh," Jack said. "I get it." He then helped Karen take off her blouse and bra and then her skirt. With Karen's help, they then took off his own clothes. As she settled back on the mattress, Jack leaned down and buried his face between her breasts, licking off the sweat that had accumulated there.
"Jack, what are you- oh my god!" Karen started to say before Jack started teasing her entrance with his member. "I though you were... tired," she said as he entered her slowly.
"Oops," Jack replied, grinning down at her. He then moved down to her breasts and sucked on them as he started to move in and out of her.
"You are such a liar poodle," Karen said, gasping slightly in the middle of her sentence.
"Of course I am," Jack said, lifting his head up from her chest. He leaned down slightly and kissed her deeply as he continued to thrust in and out of her slowly.
After he had sped up a little, Karen clenched her hands into fists and cried out Jack's name as she climaxed once more.
Since Karen had broken off their kiss, Jack descended once again on her breast and moaned loud with his mouth on one of them as he too climaxed.
When they were lying out on the bed twenty minutes later, Karen resting her head on Jack's chest, she kissed his chin and said good night.
"Good night Karebear," Jack said, pulling the comforter around them. He kissed her forehead and then closed his eyes, falling asleep.
~~~
On Tuesday, Katherine met up with Christopher outside of a small theater near his apartment.
"Hi, right on time," Christopher said, handing her a movie ticket
"Thanks, you didn't have to pay for my ticket," Katherine said as they walked inside.
"Well, I wanted to, what are friends for after all?" Christopher said.
Katherine smiled at him and then walked past the usher who had taken her ticket. She went into the theater and she and Christopher sat in the middle since the theater was pretty empty. Only two other people, a young man and woman were sitting in the very back.
The theater darkened a few minutes after they had sat down, and Christopher leaned over to Katherine and whispered, "This movie does have subtitles right?"
"Yes, but I thought you knew how to speak French?" Katherine answered.
"Not that well," Christopher said, smiling at her.
"I should teach you then," Katherine said. Just then the movie started, and she turned her attention to the screen.
The movie was very interesting, but halfway through; Christopher reached over and grabbed Katherine's hand.
"What's wrong, are you bored?" Katherine asked, leaning over keeping her eyes on the movie.
Christopher didn't answer, but he stared down and her hand, entwining their fingers together.
That got Katherine's attention, and she looked down at their hands. "Paul what are you..." she started to whisper, trailing off at the end. Christopher was leaning towards her, a serious expression on his face, but Katherine could see that he had a lustful yet loving look in his eyes. She started leaning towards him as well, her heart pounding wildly. Their lips touched, and she found herself closing her eyes tightly as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
His mind was spinning crazily, but Christopher ignored it and held Katherine to him, slightly deepening their kiss.
As she felt him tilt his head, Katherine suddenly thought of Edward and with a gasp, pulled away from the kiss.
"Katherine?" Christopher asked worriedly, looking at her.
"I-I I have to go," Katherine said. She stood up and then ran out of the theater, he heart still beating crazily.
~~~
When she entered hers and Edward's penthouse twenty minutes after, Katherine was extremely relieved to find that no one, save for the help, was there. She ran up the stairs without removing her coat, and she went into her bedroom. She threw herself onto the top of the bed and started crying into her pillow.
She was so confused now as to what she wanted, who she wanted. She loved her husband deeply, but she knew now that was very much in love with Christopher. She wanted to be with Christopher, but didn't want to hurt Edward by having an affair with him or divorcing him. "Oh god, what can I do?" she cried, flipping onto her back.
The phone rang next to the bed, and Katherine immediately stopped crying. She reached over and picked up the phone. "Hello?" she said. Shocking to her, it was her old college chum Beatrice McClellan inviting her to Boston for a visit. As she spoke with her friend, Katherine realized that if she went to visit Beatrice, she could have some time to think about Edward and Christopher and what she wanted to do.
When she had hung up the phone, Katherine immediately turned it back on and then called the airlines, asking for a one-way ticket to Boston.
~~~
At the same time Katherine was explaining to her husband, her sister, her brother in law and her children about her trip, Christopher was packing a suitcase.
"Topher, are you sure you're doing the right thing?" Norah Stiles, his younger sister asked him as he packed.
"Nell, I didn't plan on kissing her," Christopher said distractedly. "It just happened, and besides, I'm not trying to break up her marriage or anything. I love her very deeply."
Looking doubtful, Norah watched him close his suitcase. "Does she know you're going to this convention?" she then asked her brother.
"Well, I said I was going and that it was out of town, but I forgot to say it was in Boston," Christopher answered, taking his case off the bed.
"Okay, have a fun time over there and try not to get into any trouble," Norah said, hugging him tightly. "And who knows, you might meet a woman who'll take your mind off Katherine O'Neill."
Christopher simply nodded, though in his head he was thinking, 'Never in a million years.'
~~~
On Thursday, Karen and Jack took Katherine to JFK airport to see her off.
"I'll call you tonight Kare, let you know I got there safely," Katherine said as she hugged her sister for a long time.
"Okay, you relax and think while you're there," Karen said, letting go of Katherine. When she had left the limo, she sighed and then felt Jack hand on her hip.
"She'll make the right decision," Jack said quietly. He knew what was going on with Katherine and Christopher, Karen had hinted to him and he'd figured it out.
"Come on Jackie, we can't do anything about this," Karen said, shaking her head.
They walked back to the limo and then got in the back.
As they drove away from the airport, Jack said, "Why don't we start planning Sophie's baptism today?"
"Good idea poodle," Karen said, smiling. "As soon as we got home, we'll do that."
~~~
For that afternoon and then for an hour after dinner, Jack and Karen worked out the main details of Sophia's baptism. She would be baptized at St. Paul's, like her older sister, and there would be only a few guests.
"I can go out tomorrow and start buying most of this stuff," Jack said, looking over the list they had made together.
"Not the dress though Jackie, you and I are picking that out together," Karen said as they stood up from the dining room table. She took his hand as they walked up the stairs and said, "I want to get one that looks like Ebie's baptism dress."
"Okay, we can meet at a store while you're on your lunch break," Jack said.
"Oh honey, I could go with you to buy all those things that are on the list, my lunch break is definitely long enough," Karen said, kissing his cheek.
Laughing, Jack let go of her hand and went over to Sophia's room to check on the sleeping baby. Seeing that she was fine, he then walked to Elizabeth's room. "Is she asleep?" he asked from where he stood in the doorway.
Karen nodded and then walked out of the room. "Come on poodle, bedtime," she said, glancing back at him.
"Are you very tired tonight Kare?" Jack asked her.
"A little bit, I may need a little pick me up to stay awake," Karen said seductively.
Jack hurried over to his wife and then pushed her back on the mattress, lying on top of her. Reaching between them, he slid his hand up her skirt and then slid two fingers into her.
"Oh!" Karen cried out. "That's perfect Jackie." She moaned as he started moving in and out of her faster and faster, stroking her more sensitive area with his thumb. After twenty minutes, Karen couldn't take it anymore and she closed her eyes tightly as she reached her peak, moaning loudly.
Jack smiled tenderly at her flushed face and then unbuttoned her blouse enough so her breasts were showing. "Come here Kare," he said, getting up off of her. He pulled her onto his lap and started kissing her deeply.
Karen ran her fingers through Jack's hair as they kissed. After a while, she became aware of the fact that his bulging erection was pressing into her and she realized that he'd had no release like she did. "Hold on Jackie," she said, pulling away from him. When he lay down at her instruction, Karen unbuttoned his shirt and then took off his trousers and boxers while he took off her clothes.
Lifting up his head slightly, Jack watched as his wife enveloped his member in her mouth. He lay back and felt a shudder of pleasure course through his body. As his breathing grew more and more ragged, Jack could have sworn that Karen was moving up and down on his faster. He wanted to say something, but the minute he opened his mouth, he groaned out her name as he achieved his release.
"Are you okay Jackie?" Karen asked after she moved back up on the bed a few minutes later.
Jack, whose eyes had been closed, opened them and then pulled Karen down, flipping her around so she was now on the mattress. He spread her legs apart and then entered her very fast, causing both of them to gasp at the feeling.
"I guess you are okay," Karen said as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders.
Not saying anything, Jack sucked on her breasts, nipping lightly on the skin around the nipples as well. He thrust in and out of her slowly at first, and then he picked up speed at Karen's urgings.
After Jack had sped up for about five minutes, Karen turned over so she was now on top and Jack was leaning back against the headboard. She sat up and started to move up and down furiously on his member, sweat breaking out on both their bodies.
"Oh yesss... God Kare, you're so fucking tight around me," Jack moaned, throwing his head back so it hit the headboard lightly. He gripped her waist tightly as he felt them both nearing the edge.
"Jackie," Karen whispered five minutes later. "I-I think I'm going to..." She moved up far enough so his member was almost out of her body, then she literally impaled her body on him.
That was enough for Jack and he felt as if he was exploding, climaxing in deep inside of Karen. "Oh my god... KARE! Oh Jesus! Oh fuck!" he groaned as he gripped her even more tightly.
"Yes Jackie, yes!" Karen cried as she climaxed around him. "Oh Jackie...JACK!" When she was finally sated she fell forward onto Jack's chest and rested her head on his shoulder, breathing harshly. "I'll love you forever poodle," she said after she had gotten her breath back. She lifted her head and kissed him softly on the lips.
"And I'll love you for all time," Jack said, smiling. He joined in with Karen's laughter and then pulled her head up to his, kissing her deeply.
~~~
Later on that night, Jack and Karen were laying side by side, looking up at the ceiling.
"Umm, why are we doing this Kare?" Jack asked, his eyes not blinking.
"I don't want us to fuck and then drop dead from exhaustion," Karen said, reaching under the bed sheets and wrapping her hand around Jack's member.
"Ahh! Kare!" Jack cried out, closing his eyes.
"Ha, you blinked Jackie!" Karen said, turning towards him and letting go of him.
"That's cheating Kare, you can't do that!" Jack said, pouting.
"Oh honey, you know I never play by the rules, even with you poodle," Karen said smiling at him. "Now you gotta pay up Jackie."
Jack was quiet for a minute; thinking then he turned to Karen and made her turn on her side so her back was to him. He lifted her leg up slightly and then pressed up behind her, spooning her with his body.
"Jackie, I didn't think you would pay me with this," Karen groaned as his member entered her.
"Want me to stop?" Jack asked, he made a motion as if he was going to leave her body, but she stopped him.
"You leave me, I'll make you sleep on the floor in the kitchen," Karen said fiercely.
Jack laughed slightly and then started moving in and out of her quickly, making them both moan loudly. He then reached forward and grabbed one of her breasts, cupping it in his hand and teasing the nipple with his fingers. He was shocked when, after five minutes of his fondling her breasts, she grabbed his hand and then moved it down so he was touching her sensitive spot above her entrance. "Kare..." he started to say.
"Just touch me Jackie," Karen panted, sweating. "I want to feel your hands on me," she then said breathlessly.
"Okay... Okay..." Jack said with a little surprise. He moved his fingers in a circular motion. He wasn't sure whether he was doing it right, so he whispered into Karen's ear, "Is that good for you?"
"Oh, oh fuck... Jackie... you-you need to ask?" Karen struggled to say.
Smiling, Jack kissed her neck and continued to thrust in and out of her and pleasure her with his fingers.
Karen wasn't sure how much time they took, moving together in a quick rhythm. All she knew was that her body clenched around Jack's member and she finally crashed over her edge, screaming out Jack's name over and over.
"Oh, Kare," Jack said breathlessly. He pumped into her body a couple more times and he climaxed deeply inside of her, moaning incoherently and putting in Karen's name every so often.
They rested, Jack still inside of Karen, getting their breath back and trying to cool down.
"Hmm, that was perfect Jackie, how come you don't fuck me like that more often?" Karen asked a long time later.
"I don't know really," Jack answered. "I guess it's because I like to look at you and play with the girls with both hands when we make love."
Karen giggled slightly and then asked, "Is it okay if we sleep like this poodle?"
"Sure, but you know I may give you a special wake up call," Jack said warning her as he draped and arm over her stomach.
"Ooo, I can't wait for that then," Karen said, she turned her head and she and Jack kissed deeply for a long time.
As they fell asleep together, Jack shifted his leg up and down which was in between Karen's legs.
"Poodle, you're going to keep up both awake all night if you keep doing that," Karen murmured sleepily, a wide smile on her face.
"Sorry Karebear, love you," Jack said, kissing her cheek.
"Love you too my big strong man," Karen said. "Sweet dreams."
"Night Kare," Jack said, pulling her more tightly to him. He kissed her shoulder softly and then laid his head on the pillow, falling asleep very soon after, his limbs tangled together with Karen's.
Chapter Fifty-Two
What Am I To You
In May, Katherine and Edward went out to lunch one afternoon with Karen and Jack. It was for a late celebration of Mother's Day as Katherine and Edward had been out of town that weekend.
"How were the Hamptons?" Karen asked her sister as they walked to the limo after dinner.
"It was alright," Katherine said, sighing. "I didn't really have that much fun though."
"Why, because Christopher wasn't there?" Karen asked.
Katherine coughed nervously and then glanced back at her husband who was walking with Jack. She turned back, thinking of something else to say when her sister elbowed her lightly in the side. "I suppose you're right Kare," she said, sighing. "He and I always have fun together."
"Doing what?" Karen asked a little suspiciously.
"Well, we spend a lot of time at the different bookstores and coffee shops," Katherine said, thinking for a minute.
"I hope that's all you're doing," Karen said. She then lowered her voice so neither Jack or Edward could hear. "I've seen you and Christopher coming out of Central Park the past couple of days."
"Oh?" Katherine asked apprehensively.
"Yeah, and Kath, from the looks of it, you guys are having an affair," Karen said. She was going to say more when Edward walked up to them.
"What are you guys talking about?" he asked cheerfully.
Katherine, who looked a little pale, smiled and said, "Nothing love, just mindless gossip."
"Well I wanted to take Katherine out for some ice cream, so we won't go back with you guys," Edward said, taking his wife's hand.
"Come over this afternoon before Jack and I leave for Will's place for dinner," Karen said to her sister.
"I'll try to Kare," Katherine said, nodding her head. She squeezed her sister's arm gently and then let Edward lead her to the crosswalk.
"What was that all about?" Jack asked as he and Karen got into the back of the limo.
"Well, I was going to confront her about Christopher, but Edward interrupted me," Karen said as the limo started down the street.
"Are you going to try and ask her about it later?" Jack asked.
"I told her to come over to the penthouse this afternoon," Karen said, taking Jack's hand. "And I'm not going to let her leave until I get some straight answers about what's going on."
"Do you want me to be with you guys in the room or not?" Jack asked.
"No poodle," Karen said, looking up at him. "And I hope you can forgive me, but I think this is something that needs to be between me and my little sister."
"It's okay Karebear," Jack said, leaning over and kissing her temple. "I'd probably just say something really stupid if I was there in the room."
"Probably?" Karen asked incredulously, an eyebrow raised high.
Jack laughed and let go of Karen's hand, tickling her sides.
"Ahh, no Jackie!" Karen cried out, laughing.
Not paying any attention to her request, Jack continued to tickle her until tears were literally running down her face.
"Okay Jackie!" Karen cried breathlessly, still laughing. "You win!" When he moved his hand, Karen threw her arms around his neck and then kissed him deeply, letting her tongue into his mouth.
Groaning slightly, Jack wrapped his arms around Karen's waist and pulled her closer to him as they continued to kiss. When they separated, he said, "I love you Kare."
"Hmm, I love you too Jackie," Karen said, a broad smile on her face. She leaned forward and kissed him yet again, holding onto him tightly.
~~~
That afternoon at three, Katherine came out of the swatch room in Grace's office and prepared to go home.
"You okay Kat?" Grace asked, watching her clean off her desk.
"I'm fine Gracie, just a little tired and anxious to be going home," Katherine said.
"What are your plans for the weekend?" Grace asked.
"Well, Patrick has a soccer game at eleven, so I'm going to that," Katherine replied, packing her bag.
"Who's going to that with you?" Grace asked as she looked through a book of fabrics.
"Amber of course, and Christopher," Katherine said, her cheeks going a little pale. "Oh god, I nearly forgot, I have to go see Kare when I get home."
"What for?" Grace asked, looking up at her.
"I'm not really sure, I guess just to talk," Katherine said, hurriedly putting away her sketches. She zipped up her bag and then said, "Alright Gracie, I'll talk to you later okay?"
"Why don't I meet you at the park tomorrow," Grace said. "I haven't seen Patrick play at all since he started."
"Sure, I'll call you later tonight then," Katherine said. She picked up her purse and then walked out of the office, saying good bye to Grace. As she walked out of the Puck building, she felt a sense of dread start to build up over her. She did not want to talk with Karen about her and Christopher. Sighing, she hailed a taxi and then got in, preparing herself for the questions that were going to come.
~~~
Fifteen minutes later, Katherine entered her home and put her bag and purse in her study. She made sure the children were safe and then left for Karen and Jack's penthouse. She was surprised when she met Edward coming out of one of the elevators.
"Hi Katherine," Edward said, smiling at her. "Where are you going?"
"Up to talk with Karen," Katherine said. "And I think to have tea as well, so you needn't bother waiting for me."
"Oh, ok," Edward said, sounding a little surprised. He stepped up to his wife and put an arm around her waist. He kissed her cheek softly before whispering in her ear. "Maybe tonight you and I could make love?" he asked tentatively.
"I'm not sure Edward," Katherine said softly. She stepped away from him and then went into an elevator car. "I'll see tonight."
~~~
When she had got to the penthouse, Katherine was let in by Rosario.
"Miss Karen is in Elizabeth's room," Rosario said as Katherine walked inside.
"Thanks Rosie," Katherine said distractedly. She hurried over to the stairs and then went up to the second floor. When she got to the doorway of Elizabeth's bedroom, she stopped and said, "Hullo you guys."
Karen looked up from her daughter and smiled at her sister. "Hi Kath, I was wondering if you were going to stand me up or something," she said, standing up.
"I'm sorry Kare, but I'd forgotten about our meeting and then I met Edward in the hall on my way up here," Katherine said.
"It's okay honey, now come on so we can talk," Karen said. She took her sister's hand and said to Jack, "We'll be in the living room if you need anything poodle."
"Alright Kare," Jack said, nodding as they left.
When they were in the living room, Karen and Katherine sat together on one of the couches. Before either of them could start talking, one of the maids came in and put a tray with two mugs of tea in front of them.
"I was wondering if you'd have tea for me here," Katherine commented softly.
"I hope it'll make you more comfortable while we talk," Karen said, picking up her mug and taking a small sip. She placed it on the table and then turned to her sister. "Okay Kath, I'm sure you know why I asked you to come and talk with me," she then said.
"Does it have to deal with Chris?" Katherine asked. When Karen nodded, she sighed and asked, "What do you want to know?"
"How much time do you spend together, like, in a week," Karen said.
"I suppose we see each other four days a week usually, sometimes less if he's on call," Katherine answered after thinking for a moment.
"What about your feelings for him?" Karen then asked. "And be honest Kath."
Sighing, Katherine stared down at her tea before answering, "I think I'm falling in love with him."
"Oh Kath..." Karen breathed, sitting back in the couch.
"I know Kare, I know," Katherine said, putting her mug down on the table as her hand started to shake. "I'm a horrible wife." She covered her face with her hands and tried to keep from crying.
Karen put her hand on her sister's back, rubbing it gently. She wasn't sure what to say at this point, so she remained quiet.
"Do you know," Katherine said, moving her hands down. "How long it's been since Edward and I made love?"
"No honey, I don't," Karen said, putting her arm around Katherine's shoulders. "Are you sure you want to tell me?"
"Since Christmas," Katherine said. She gave an awful, hollow laugh and said, "I've been making excuses so that we don't have to."
"Kath, he's going to realize something's going on," Karen said. "Unless he suspects already."
Katherine sniffled slightly and shook her head. "He hasn't got a clue about Christopher," she said. "All he knows is that he and I go out to a lot of bookstores; and that we're best friends and that's it. As for us not having sex, we've both been exhausted from work a lot of the time."
"Have you and Christopher done anything... serious?" Karen then asked, not quite sure how to say it.
"We hug, and I kiss him on the cheek when we go home," Katherine said, sighing deeply. "But that's it."
"So you want to do more with him?" Karen asked gently.
Katherine suddenly got up from the couch and then started to pace the room. "I-I don't know," she said, not looking at her sister. "When I'm with him, I feel so happy, so in love with Chris, but as we say good bye, my mind turns to Edward and I feel so guilty about how I feel."
"You didn't really answer my question Kath," Karen pointed out.
"Do I want to fuck him you mean?" Katherine asked, stopping her pacing and staring straight at her sister. She gave an empty chuckle at Karen's surprised face. "I suppose there are times when I feel that great physical attraction towards Chris, but I am so unsure of myself that I don't know what the hell I should think."
Karen stood up and hurried to Katherine, hugging her tightly as her sister began to cry.
"I'm sorry Kare," Katherine said, trying to push away from her. "I don't know why I'm bothering you with this."
"I asked you to tell me Kath," Karen said, not letting her sister go. "Don't apologize."
"Thank you Kare," Katherine whispered. She stepped out of Karen's embrace and went back to the couch sitting down. "Can I ask you something?"
"What's that honey?" Karen asked, sitting next to her.
"What do you think I should do?" Katherine asked. When her sister didn't answer her, she went on to say, "I just want to know what you think Kare, it doesn't mean I'm going to do it."
Karen sighed deeply and then thought for a few moments. "Well Kath," she began. "I think that you should try and stay with Eddie, see if you can't fall back in love with him and-"
"I never said I fell out of love with him Kare," Katherine pointed out quickly.
"So you're in love with them both?" Karen asked, surprised. When Katherine nodded, she then said, "I guess if I were in your shoes, I'd talk to Christopher and see what he thinks. Or else, you can stay with Edward and have an affair with Christopher."
"But I would always be tormented with guilt," Katherine said, know what her sister was going to say next.
"That's right," Karen said. "I think... This is going to sound so clichéd, but Kath; you should do what your heart wants you to do."
Katherine looked at Karen for a few moments and then nodded. "I'll see what happens next time I see Christopher," she said. She hugged Karen and then got up to leave.
"What are you going to do for dinner tonight Kath?" Karen asked before she could step out of the room.
"I'm not sure, I suppose eat with Edward and the children," Katherine said, looking back at her. "Why?"
"Wait there," Karen said. She got up from the couch and then went over to the telephone on the end table. She dialed a number and said, "Hi Zach, it's Karen." She listen to him talk for a few minutes and then said, "I want to change our dinner plans a little, tell Will and Grace that you are all eating at mine and Jack's place. And Katherine and Edward are going to join us."
When Kare had hung up the phone, Katherine smiled gratefully at her sister and said, "Thanks for doing that Kare."
"It's nothing Kath," Karen said, smiling. "Just remember to be here at seven."
"We will, bye Kare," Katherine said, leaving the room.
~~~
That night, Will, Zach and Grace were the first to get to Jack and Karen's penthouse. While they all waited for Katherine and the others, they sat in the living room. Karen and Grace sat on a couch, Grace holding Sophia who was now six months old. Jack, Will and Zach were sitting in the armchairs close to the couch, talking about Zach's next play he wanted to direct.
"I'd really like to do a series of Shakespeare's plays," Zach was saying as Karen and Grace listened to their conversation. "Those plays are the reason I went into theater."
"Think you can get backing to do that?" Jack asked, not too interested.
"I think so, I'm talking with a client of Will's," Zach said, grinning over at his boyfriend. "And he seems more then happy to help me."
"What plays would you do?" Grace asked.
"I'd like to do six, three tragedies and three comedies," Zach said. "As to which ones exactly, I'm not sure yet."
"Hi everyone, sorry we're late," a voice suddenly said from the doorway to living room. It was Edward and he walked into the room, holding Amber's hand.
Katherine was next to enter and she said a quickly hello to the group. "Sorry that we're late, but Patrick was asked to spend the night at a teammate's home," she said, explaining the absence of her son.
"Now that we're all here, we can go eat," Jack said, standing up. He went over to Karen and helped her stand up.
~~~
After they were finished with dinner, they gathered yet again in the living room. Jack was asked to play some music on the piano but he shook his head, refusing.
"I'm always the one who plays, I think we should let someone else have a turn at the piano," he said, smiling at his sister in law.
Katherine grinned back and said, "If you're all okay with it, then I'll play for a little bit."
"Please, I haven't heard you play yet Katherine," Zach said.
Everyone else urged her to play, and so she sat at the piano bench. "Is this the book I gave you for Christmas?" Katherine asked Jack as she looked at the songbook in front of her.
"It is," Jack said, sitting with Karen and their daughters on the couch.
"Alright, let's see..." Katherine said, flipping through the pages. "Oh, ok, this is a good one." She glanced at the notes briefly before placing her fingers on the piano keys and playing, singing the song as well.
No I would not sleep in this bed of lies
So toss me out and turn in
And there'll be no rest for these tired eyes
I'm marking it down to learning
I am
Don't think that I can take another empty moment
Don't think that I can fake another hollow smile
It's not enough just to be sorry Don't think that I could take another talk about it
Just like me you've got needs
And they're only a whisper away
And we softly surrender
To these lives that we've tendered away
No I would not sleep in this bed of lies
So toss me out and turn in
And there'll be no rest for these tired eyes
I'm marking it down to learning
I am
Don't wanna be the one who turns the whole thing over
Don't wanna be somewhere where I just don't belong
Where it's not enough just to be sorry
Don't you know I feel the darkness closing in
Tried to be more than me
And I gave till it all went away
And we've only surrendered
To the worst part of these winters we've made
No I would not sleep in this bed of lies
So toss me out and turn in
And there'll be no rest for these tired eyes
I'm marking it down to learning
I am
I am all that I'll ever be
When you lay your hands
Over me but don't go weak on me now
I know that it's weak
But God help me I need this
I will not sleep in this bed of lies
So toss me out and turn in
And there'll be no rest for these tired eyes
I'm marking it down to learning
I'm marking it down to learning
'cause I am
~~~
As Katherine, Edward and Amber were getting ready to return to their own penthouse later that night, Karen pulled her sister back into the living room.
"Kath, why did you sing that first song?" she asked calmly.
"I don't know," Katherine said, looking down at the ground. "I guess I just needed to vent some of my feelings."
"It sounded more like a cry for help to me," Karen said.
"I know, but Edward didn't get that-" Katherine started to say when Amber hurried into the living room.
"Mummy, can we go home, I'm very sleepy," Amber said, going to her mother.
"Of course love, just give me another minute with your aunt," Katherine said, smiling at her daughter. When the girl had left she turned to Karen and shrugged.
"When are you going to see Christopher again?" Karen asked.
"Tuesday afternoon, we're going to see a movie," Katherine said quietly.
"I hope you find out what to do soon Kath," Karen said, hugging her sister. "And that it makes you happy."
"Me too Kare," Katherine said. She stepped back from their hug and said, "Thank you for having us over."
"No problem honey," Karen said. "Now let's go back out before they wonder what we're talking about."
~~~
A few hours after Katherine and her family had left, Will, Zach and Grace left the penthouse after saying good night and goodbye to Karen and Jack.
When they were gone, Jack walked straight over to Karen and wrapped his arms around her, kissing her deeply.
Karen put her arms on Jack's shoulders and gripped them tightly. After a few minutes she pushed away from him and looked up, a serious expression on her face.
"What, what's wrong Kare?" Jack asked, surprised.
"Nothing Jackie," Karen responded. She winked at him and then when he started to step toward her, she turned and ran up the stairs, laughing wildly.
"Hey, Kare!" Jack cried, completely surprised. He hurried after her and realized that she was teasing him; this was probably payback from when he had tickled her earlier. He followed her into their bedroom and closed the door, locking it behind him.
"Wow, I didn't think you'd be able to keep up with me," Karen said as she took off her shoes. She climbed onto their bed and looked at Jack questioningly.
"I was waiting for an invitation," Jack said, grinning as he walked over to her. He climbed on the bed and sat on his knees next to Karen. He then reached out and put his hand on the back of her neck, pulling her face to his.
They kissed deeply for a long time, moaning every once in a while as their tongues both fought each other.
After a while of this, Jack pulled back and ran his thumb over Karen's now swollen bottom lip. "I love you," he said softly as he unbuttoned her shirt quickly.
"I love you too poodle," Karen said as he lay her back on the mattress, her blouse still on.
Jack unclasped her bra then, reminding himself to thank his wife for wearing one that had a clasp in the front, and then he leaned down, teasing both nipples with his tongue. When both were fully erect, he sat up again, causing Karen to protest.
"Oh honey, why did you stop?" Karen asked.
"I can't wait anymore Kare," Jack answered. And he was telling the truth, usually the two of them took their time in undressing each other and then pleasuring each other, but Jack was getting impatient.
"Let me help you take those clothes off then Jackie," Karen said. She was going to sit up when Jack pushed her back down.
"Just lay down Kare," Jack said. "I'll take care of it." Without waiting for her to respond, he put his hand under her skirt and pushed it up slightly as he moved up her leg. When he reached them, he grabbed her panties and then pulled them down her legs and then off. He was about to unbutton his trousers when Karen sat up.
"Hold on there Jackie," she said, smiling. Quickly, she unbuttoned his pants and then pulled down the zipper.
Jack pushed his trousers down, not bothering to take them off, and then his boxers as well. He pushed Karen back down on the mattress a little forcefully. Without even kissing her or waiting for her to lie out fully, he entered her quickly.
Gasping, Karen threw her arms around him and buried her face in his neck as he started to thrust in and out of her roughly. She cried out a few times, surprised that they were being so aggressive during their lovemaking, it had never happened before.
Breathing unevenly, Jack felt pain as Karen dug her nails deeper into his skin with each of his thrusts. He turned his head and buried his face in her hair as he felt the sweat break out on his body.
Karen arched her body about ten minutes later and started to scratch at Jack's back as she climaxed around his member. "Oooh god Jackie," she kept moaning over and over.
Lifting his head from her hair, Jack thrust in her one last time and then achieved his release, climaxing deeply inside of her and yelling her name in a hoarse voice. When they were both sated, he slumped down on her body and tried to make his breathing normal.
"You really couldn't wait tonight could you?" Karen asked a while later. She scratched the material of his shirt and giggled when he shuddered slightly. "Get up Jackie; we should take these clothes off."
"I don't know about you, but I'm exhausted Kare," Jack said, getting up and pulling out of her. "I don't think I could do it again."
"I didn't mean that," Karen said, smiling. "I mean we're all sweaty, so let's get our clothes off before we get sick."
"Ohh," Jack said. "I get it." He then helped Karen take off her blouse and bra and then her skirt. With Karen's help, they then took off his own clothes. As she settled back on the mattress, Jack leaned down and buried his face between her breasts, licking off the sweat that had accumulated there.
"Jack, what are you- oh my god!" Karen started to say before Jack started teasing her entrance with his member. "I though you were... tired," she said as he entered her slowly.
"Oops," Jack replied, grinning down at her. He then moved down to her breasts and sucked on them as he started to move in and out of her.
"You are such a liar poodle," Karen said, gasping slightly in the middle of her sentence.
"Of course I am," Jack said, lifting his head up from her chest. He leaned down slightly and kissed her deeply as he continued to thrust in and out of her slowly.
After he had sped up a little, Karen clenched her hands into fists and cried out Jack's name as she climaxed once more.
Since Karen had broken off their kiss, Jack descended once again on her breast and moaned loud with his mouth on one of them as he too climaxed.
When they were lying out on the bed twenty minutes later, Karen resting her head on Jack's chest, she kissed his chin and said good night.
"Good night Karebear," Jack said, pulling the comforter around them. He kissed her forehead and then closed his eyes, falling asleep.
~~~
On Tuesday, Katherine met up with Christopher outside of a small theater near his apartment.
"Hi, right on time," Christopher said, handing her a movie ticket
"Thanks, you didn't have to pay for my ticket," Katherine said as they walked inside.
"Well, I wanted to, what are friends for after all?" Christopher said.
Katherine smiled at him and then walked past the usher who had taken her ticket. She went into the theater and she and Christopher sat in the middle since the theater was pretty empty. Only two other people, a young man and woman were sitting in the very back.
The theater darkened a few minutes after they had sat down, and Christopher leaned over to Katherine and whispered, "This movie does have subtitles right?"
"Yes, but I thought you knew how to speak French?" Katherine answered.
"Not that well," Christopher said, smiling at her.
"I should teach you then," Katherine said. Just then the movie started, and she turned her attention to the screen.
The movie was very interesting, but halfway through; Christopher reached over and grabbed Katherine's hand.
"What's wrong, are you bored?" Katherine asked, leaning over keeping her eyes on the movie.
Christopher didn't answer, but he stared down and her hand, entwining their fingers together.
That got Katherine's attention, and she looked down at their hands. "Paul what are you..." she started to whisper, trailing off at the end. Christopher was leaning towards her, a serious expression on his face, but Katherine could see that he had a lustful yet loving look in his eyes. She started leaning towards him as well, her heart pounding wildly. Their lips touched, and she found herself closing her eyes tightly as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
His mind was spinning crazily, but Christopher ignored it and held Katherine to him, slightly deepening their kiss.
As she felt him tilt his head, Katherine suddenly thought of Edward and with a gasp, pulled away from the kiss.
"Katherine?" Christopher asked worriedly, looking at her.
"I-I I have to go," Katherine said. She stood up and then ran out of the theater, he heart still beating crazily.
~~~
When she entered hers and Edward's penthouse twenty minutes after, Katherine was extremely relieved to find that no one, save for the help, was there. She ran up the stairs without removing her coat, and she went into her bedroom. She threw herself onto the top of the bed and started crying into her pillow.
She was so confused now as to what she wanted, who she wanted. She loved her husband deeply, but she knew now that was very much in love with Christopher. She wanted to be with Christopher, but didn't want to hurt Edward by having an affair with him or divorcing him. "Oh god, what can I do?" she cried, flipping onto her back.
The phone rang next to the bed, and Katherine immediately stopped crying. She reached over and picked up the phone. "Hello?" she said. Shocking to her, it was her old college chum Beatrice McClellan inviting her to Boston for a visit. As she spoke with her friend, Katherine realized that if she went to visit Beatrice, she could have some time to think about Edward and Christopher and what she wanted to do.
When she had hung up the phone, Katherine immediately turned it back on and then called the airlines, asking for a one-way ticket to Boston.
~~~
At the same time Katherine was explaining to her husband, her sister, her brother in law and her children about her trip, Christopher was packing a suitcase.
"Topher, are you sure you're doing the right thing?" Norah Stiles, his younger sister asked him as he packed.
"Nell, I didn't plan on kissing her," Christopher said distractedly. "It just happened, and besides, I'm not trying to break up her marriage or anything. I love her very deeply."
Looking doubtful, Norah watched him close his suitcase. "Does she know you're going to this convention?" she then asked her brother.
"Well, I said I was going and that it was out of town, but I forgot to say it was in Boston," Christopher answered, taking his case off the bed.
"Okay, have a fun time over there and try not to get into any trouble," Norah said, hugging him tightly. "And who knows, you might meet a woman who'll take your mind off Katherine O'Neill."
Christopher simply nodded, though in his head he was thinking, 'Never in a million years.'
~~~
On Thursday, Karen and Jack took Katherine to JFK airport to see her off.
"I'll call you tonight Kare, let you know I got there safely," Katherine said as she hugged her sister for a long time.
"Okay, you relax and think while you're there," Karen said, letting go of Katherine. When she had left the limo, she sighed and then felt Jack hand on her hip.
"She'll make the right decision," Jack said quietly. He knew what was going on with Katherine and Christopher, Karen had hinted to him and he'd figured it out.
"Come on Jackie, we can't do anything about this," Karen said, shaking her head.
They walked back to the limo and then got in the back.
As they drove away from the airport, Jack said, "Why don't we start planning Sophie's baptism today?"
"Good idea poodle," Karen said, smiling. "As soon as we got home, we'll do that."
~~~
For that afternoon and then for an hour after dinner, Jack and Karen worked out the main details of Sophia's baptism. She would be baptized at St. Paul's, like her older sister, and there would be only a few guests.
"I can go out tomorrow and start buying most of this stuff," Jack said, looking over the list they had made together.
"Not the dress though Jackie, you and I are picking that out together," Karen said as they stood up from the dining room table. She took his hand as they walked up the stairs and said, "I want to get one that looks like Ebie's baptism dress."
"Okay, we can meet at a store while you're on your lunch break," Jack said.
"Oh honey, I could go with you to buy all those things that are on the list, my lunch break is definitely long enough," Karen said, kissing his cheek.
Laughing, Jack let go of her hand and went over to Sophia's room to check on the sleeping baby. Seeing that she was fine, he then walked to Elizabeth's room. "Is she asleep?" he asked from where he stood in the doorway.
Karen nodded and then walked out of the room. "Come on poodle, bedtime," she said, glancing back at him.
"Are you very tired tonight Kare?" Jack asked her.
"A little bit, I may need a little pick me up to stay awake," Karen said seductively.
Jack hurried over to his wife and then pushed her back on the mattress, lying on top of her. Reaching between them, he slid his hand up her skirt and then slid two fingers into her.
"Oh!" Karen cried out. "That's perfect Jackie." She moaned as he started moving in and out of her faster and faster, stroking her more sensitive area with his thumb. After twenty minutes, Karen couldn't take it anymore and she closed her eyes tightly as she reached her peak, moaning loudly.
Jack smiled tenderly at her flushed face and then unbuttoned her blouse enough so her breasts were showing. "Come here Kare," he said, getting up off of her. He pulled her onto his lap and started kissing her deeply.
Karen ran her fingers through Jack's hair as they kissed. After a while, she became aware of the fact that his bulging erection was pressing into her and she realized that he'd had no release like she did. "Hold on Jackie," she said, pulling away from him. When he lay down at her instruction, Karen unbuttoned his shirt and then took off his trousers and boxers while he took off her clothes.
Lifting up his head slightly, Jack watched as his wife enveloped his member in her mouth. He lay back and felt a shudder of pleasure course through his body. As his breathing grew more and more ragged, Jack could have sworn that Karen was moving up and down on his faster. He wanted to say something, but the minute he opened his mouth, he groaned out her name as he achieved his release.
"Are you okay Jackie?" Karen asked after she moved back up on the bed a few minutes later.
Jack, whose eyes had been closed, opened them and then pulled Karen down, flipping her around so she was now on the mattress. He spread her legs apart and then entered her very fast, causing both of them to gasp at the feeling.
"I guess you are okay," Karen said as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders.
Not saying anything, Jack sucked on her breasts, nipping lightly on the skin around the nipples as well. He thrust in and out of her slowly at first, and then he picked up speed at Karen's urgings.
After Jack had sped up for about five minutes, Karen turned over so she was now on top and Jack was leaning back against the headboard. She sat up and started to move up and down furiously on his member, sweat breaking out on both their bodies.
"Oh yesss... God Kare, you're so fucking tight around me," Jack moaned, throwing his head back so it hit the headboard lightly. He gripped her waist tightly as he felt them both nearing the edge.
"Jackie," Karen whispered five minutes later. "I-I think I'm going to..." She moved up far enough so his member was almost out of her body, then she literally impaled her body on him.
That was enough for Jack and he felt as if he was exploding, climaxing in deep inside of Karen. "Oh my god... KARE! Oh Jesus! Oh fuck!" he groaned as he gripped her even more tightly.
"Yes Jackie, yes!" Karen cried as she climaxed around him. "Oh Jackie...JACK!" When she was finally sated she fell forward onto Jack's chest and rested her head on his shoulder, breathing harshly. "I'll love you forever poodle," she said after she had gotten her breath back. She lifted her head and kissed him softly on the lips.
"And I'll love you for all time," Jack said, smiling. He joined in with Karen's laughter and then pulled her head up to his, kissing her deeply.
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Later on that night, Jack and Karen were laying side by side, looking up at the ceiling.
"Umm, why are we doing this Kare?" Jack asked, his eyes not blinking.
"I don't want us to fuck and then drop dead from exhaustion," Karen said, reaching under the bed sheets and wrapping her hand around Jack's member.
"Ahh! Kare!" Jack cried out, closing his eyes.
"Ha, you blinked Jackie!" Karen said, turning towards him and letting go of him.
"That's cheating Kare, you can't do that!" Jack said, pouting.
"Oh honey, you know I never play by the rules, even with you poodle," Karen said smiling at him. "Now you gotta pay up Jackie."
Jack was quiet for a minute; thinking then he turned to Karen and made her turn on her side so her back was to him. He lifted her leg up slightly and then pressed up behind her, spooning her with his body.
"Jackie, I didn't think you would pay me with this," Karen groaned as his member entered her.
"Want me to stop?" Jack asked, he made a motion as if he was going to leave her body, but she stopped him.
"You leave me, I'll make you sleep on the floor in the kitchen," Karen said fiercely.
Jack laughed slightly and then started moving in and out of her quickly, making them both moan loudly. He then reached forward and grabbed one of her breasts, cupping it in his hand and teasing the nipple with his fingers. He was shocked when, after five minutes of his fondling her breasts, she grabbed his hand and then moved it down so he was touching her sensitive spot above her entrance. "Kare..." he started to say.
"Just touch me Jackie," Karen panted, sweating. "I want to feel your hands on me," she then said breathlessly.
"Okay... Okay..." Jack said with a little surprise. He moved his fingers in a circular motion. He wasn't sure whether he was doing it right, so he whispered into Karen's ear, "Is that good for you?"
"Oh, oh fuck... Jackie... you-you need to ask?" Karen struggled to say.
Smiling, Jack kissed her neck and continued to thrust in and out of her and pleasure her with his fingers.
Karen wasn't sure how much time they took, moving together in a quick rhythm. All she knew was that her body clenched around Jack's member and she finally crashed over her edge, screaming out Jack's name over and over.
"Oh, Kare," Jack said breathlessly. He pumped into her body a couple more times and he climaxed deeply inside of her, moaning incoherently and putting in Karen's name every so often.
They rested, Jack still inside of Karen, getting their breath back and trying to cool down.
"Hmm, that was perfect Jackie, how come you don't fuck me like that more often?" Karen asked a long time later.
"I don't know really," Jack answered. "I guess it's because I like to look at you and play with the girls with both hands when we make love."
Karen giggled slightly and then asked, "Is it okay if we sleep like this poodle?"
"Sure, but you know I may give you a special wake up call," Jack said warning her as he draped and arm over her stomach.
"Ooo, I can't wait for that then," Karen said, she turned her head and she and Jack kissed deeply for a long time.
As they fell asleep together, Jack shifted his leg up and down which was in between Karen's legs.
"Poodle, you're going to keep up both awake all night if you keep doing that," Karen murmured sleepily, a wide smile on her face.
"Sorry Karebear, love you," Jack said, kissing her cheek.
"Love you too my big strong man," Karen said. "Sweet dreams."
"Night Kare," Jack said, pulling her more tightly to him. He kissed her shoulder softly and then laid his head on the pillow, falling asleep very soon after, his limbs tangled together with Karen's.