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. The lyrics are from the
songs: 'Feelin' the Same Way' by Norah Jones, 'Used to Be Bad' and 'So Bad'
by Paul McCartney, I don't own any of them.
Chapter Fifty-Nine
Feelin' the Same Way
The morning of Thanksgiving, Karen was looking through the clothes in her closet, trying to pick an outfit to wear. After she realized she was looking at her clothes for the third time, she gave a little frustrated groan and then threw her hands up in the air.
"Hey Kare, are you alright?" Jack said, coming inside.
"I can't find anything to wear poodle," Karen said, sitting down on the chez lounge.
"Nothing at all?" Jack asked in a surprised tone of voice.
"Nothing Jackie," Karen said. "It's like I've worn all of those clothes before, I need something new."
Jack looked at the clothes, seeming to be thinking about something. Finally he shrugged and said, "What the hell." And then he left the closet to Karen's surprise.
"Jackie, where are you going?" Karen said, turning around. When he didn't answer, she stood up and went to the closet doorway, intending to follow Jack wherever he had gone.
"I bought this for you about a month ago," Jack said, coming over to her. He was carrying a large box that had Barneys written across the top. "It was going to be one of your Christmas presents, but I'll just give it to you now so you'll have something to wear."
"Oh Jackie, you don't have to do that," Karen said as she followed him back inside. "If it's a Christmas present, just give it to me then. I'll find something to wear out of my clothes."
"No way Kare, I want you to look fabulous and be happy with what you're wearing," Jack said as he opened the lid of the box.
Karen opened her mouth in surprise when she saw the outfit Jack had bought her. It was a black silk skirt with a beautiful silver and black silk blouse. "Oh my god," Karen finally managed to say. She ran her fingers over the blouse and smiled. "Jackie, this is so beautiful, thank you," she said as she turned to him and hugged him eagerly.
"I'm glad that you like it Kare," Jack said, kissing her cheek softly.
"Honey, I love it," Karen said, pulling back a little and then kissing Jack deeply.
Jack was about to lift Karen up in his arms and then take her out to their bed, when he heard two familiar giggles at the doorway of the closet. He and Karen pulled away from the kiss and turned to see their daughters there.
"I thought you guys were taking naps," Karen said in a mock scolding tone of voice. She went over to them and picked up Sophia. "Well, what do you two want to do until everyone gets here?"
"Can we watch a movie Mama?" Elizabeth asked, looking up at her mother, a serious expression on her face.
"Hey Kare, why don't we show them 'Finding Nemo?'" Jack asked as he went over to them, taking Elizabeth's hand.
"Didn't they see that movie already?" Karen asked as Jack put his hand on her lower back, leading her out of the room.
"I don't think so Kare," Jack said.
"Oh, well then they can watch that," Karen said. "But I need to get ready soon, so I can't stay and watch the whole movie with you guys."
The four then went downstairs to the media room and Jack put the movie on. After about an hour or so, Karen looked at her watch.
"I need to go," she said, handing Sophia to Jack after kissing her forehead.
"Mama, stay," Elizabeth said, grabbing her mother's hand as Karen walked past her. "Please?"
"I told you honey," Karen said, kneeling down so she was face to face with her daughter. "I need to get ready for dinner tonight." She kissed Elizabeth and then continued out of the room.
A few minutes later, Rosario came into the media room and started to dust the shelves behind the couch.
"Rosie," Jack said, putting Sophia next to Elizabeth on the couch. "Could you watch Ebie and Sophie for us while Kare and I get ready?"
"Of course Mister Jack," Rosario said, relief in her voice since she could take a break from dusting.
"Thanks," Jack said leaving the room hurriedly. He then went up the stairs and over to his and Karen's bedroom.
Karen was looking at the mirror in the bathroom, trying to figure out what to do with her hair for that night. After a while she gave up and then went over to look over her jewelry, figuring that would help her decide about her hair.
Jack stood in the doorway to the bathroom, watching as Karen looked through her little chest of jewelry.
"Poodle," Karen said in surprise when she had noticed him. "What are you doing here? And what about Ebie and Sophie?"
"Rosario's watching them, don't worry," Jack said, walking over to where she was standing.
"Okay, but why are you here?" Karen said as he took her right hand into his own. "You don't have to get ready yet."
"I didn't come to get dressed," Jack said, pulling her into a hug. He moved her hair to one side and then started to kiss the back of her neck softly.
"Hmm, you know we'll have to be quick Jackie," Karen said, holding on to him a little more tightly.
"That never stopped us before luckily," Jack said, letting her go. He walked out to the bedroom with out saying anything to Karen.
Smiling knowingly, Karen went to the bathtub and turned the water on as she heard Jack close and lock their bathroom door.
"Wow, you really must be psychic Kare," Jack said as he walked back into the bathroom. He went over to her and helped her stand up off the steps. He held her face in his hands and then lowered his lips down to her, kissing her deeply.
Karen sighed slightly as she clutched at the front of Jack's sweater. After a few minutes, she pulled away from the kiss and then from Jack's hold on her. While he watched, she went back to the tub and turned the water off since it was full.
"Wait a minute Kare," Jack said quickly, stopping her from unbuttoning her blouse. "I'll do that for you." He then took over undoing the buttons and then took off the shirt once it was opened all the way. Then, with a serious expression on his face, he kissed her bare shoulder while he unhooked the clasps of her bra.
"I always want to ask you," Karen said as Jack immediately started kissing her breasts. "What is it with you and the girls poodle?"
"In the tub," Jack said, pulling back from her reluctantly. "And then I'll answer your question.
Smiling, Karen helped Jack take off the rest of her clothes and then she took off his. As soon as he was naked, she went into the tub, sitting back against one side while she waited for Jack to get in.
"You still want me to answer your question Kare?" Jack asked as he slipped his fingers into her under the water.
"Oh!" Karen cried out in surprise. She felt Jack move his fingers in and out of her slowly and she groaned softly. "That's okay poodle," she said, closing her eyes tightly. "It doesn't matter anymore."
Jack grinned and then moved his fingers from her body.
"What are you doing?" Karen asked angrily, looking at him.
"We don't really have time for that, I just realized," Jack said, trying to keep his face serious.
"But you... said..." Karen started to say. She looked angry for a few minutes, and then she jumped at her husband, knocking them both under water.
Shocked, Jack tried to immediately get up, but Karen was pushing him down with her body. He grasped her arm to try and push them both up when her lips pressed down on his. Since his lungs were burning for air at this point, Jack opened his mouth and received a breath of air from Karen, as well as her tongue rubbing against his own mouth and tongue. Using the distraction to his advantage, Jack lifted them both out of the water.
"Are you okay Jackie," Karen asked as they pulled apart from the kiss to breathe.
"If you didn't give me that air down there, I wouldn't have been," Jack said, wiping the water that was dripping onto his forehead away from his eyes. "What was that for?"
"To pay you back for not wanting to make love to me," Karen said, going back over to him and wrapping her arms around his neck.
"But I was just kidding-" Jack started to say.
"Shut up and just kiss me," Karen said, brushing her lips against his.
Jack complied and then pushed her back so she was sitting against the edge. He didn't even pause to make sure her legs were parted before he entered her with his member; he knew that she would be ready and waiting for him.
Karen moaned into Jack's mouth as he started to move in and out of her quickly. She was going to pull away and whisper for him to go a little more slowly, but she remembered that they didn't have the time. 'Tonight we'll go as slow as I want us to' Karen thought to herself. And with that thought, she buried her nails into Jack's back and pulled away from the kiss so she could breathe.
"I'm sorry this is so fast," Jack said as he panted for air, still thrusting in and out of her quickly.
"I don't care... oh Jackie!" Karen cried as she then climaxed around him suddenly.
"Ugh god, Kare!" Jack said as too climaxed soon after his wife. He rested his head against her shoulder as he was trying to catch his breath.
"Don't worry about it being so fast Jackie," Karen said, reaching to the side of the tub for a bottle of body wash. "We'll do something tonight that will make up for it." She put some of the soap on a washcloth and then rubbed it across his back.
"I don't think I can stand waiting through dinner and stuff tonight," Jack said as Karen washed his back for him.
"You're going to have to honey," Karen said. With her free hand, she picked up handfuls of water and poured it down his back. When she was done, she said, "I hate to say this poodle, but you need to get off of me."
"Are you going to wash the rest of me?" Jack asked eagerly.
"What do you think?" Karen said, smiling at him. He then got off of her, and she then started to wash his chest and arms.
"Hmm, I am so lucky I married you Karen," Jack said, closing his eyes as she moved under the water, rubbing his member lightly with the washcloth. After a while, he grabbed her wrist saying, "Sorry, but if you keep doing that I'm going to have to fuck you again and I don't want to go fast again."
"You sure poodle," Karen purred, reaching down with her free hand and stroking his member, making it erect again.
"Oh god, Kare... is it okay?" Jack moaned, looking at her. When she nodded, he pulled her with him as he sat on the edge of the tub.
"I love you Jackie," Karen said slowly as she settled on his lap, letting his member into her.
"Hmm, I love you too," Jack said as he helped Karen move up and down quickly.
It took slightly longer this time for the two of them to achieve their release, but once they did, Karen covered Jack's lips with her own roughly as they screamed out their pleasure.
"Kare," Jack said as he helped her slip back into the water. "Let me wash you off now."
"No teasing or anything Jackie," Karen said as he started to wash her with a different washcloth then she had used. "We really have to hurry if we're going to be ready in time."
"I know Kare," Jack said. He was quiet after that, taking his time rubbing soap on every inch of Karen's body. When he was done, he leaned her back doing two things; rinsing her body and then getting her hair wet again.
"Okay honey," Karen said, kissing him on the cheek. "We need to get ready now." She stepped out of the tub and then grabbed two towels.
"Hey, where's mine?" Jack asked as he followed her out.
"Here Jackie," Karen said, handing him another towel since she had used the first two for her body and hair.
"Thanks Karebear," Jack said. He grabbed her hand before she could walk to her closet and then pulled her close for a deep kiss. "Love you."
"Love you," Karen said with a smile. She kissed his chin and then walked away from Jack so she could get dressed.
After getting his khaki trousers and then a dark blue sweater Karen had given him for his birthday on, Jack went over to the mirrors and brushed his hair after drying it with a towel. He was going to leave when Karen walked in.
"What do you think honey?" she asked, turning around slowly for him.
"Oooh," Jack breathed, walking over to her quickly. "It's perfect Kare; you look like a goddess in this."
Karen giggled and even blushed slightly. "And it's thanks to you Jackie," she said, standing on tip toe slightly to kiss his cheek. "You picked this out after all."
"I guess I have good taste then," Jack said, smiling at her.
"Jackie, can you stay while I get ready?" Karen asked as she went to her sink where her hair styling tools were laid out for her to use. She had seen in the mirror that Jack was going to leave.
"Sure Kare," Jack said. He went to the space in between their sinks and sat on the counter there, watching as Karen put on her makeup. "You know you're beautiful without it," he said as she was finishing up.
"I know, but I never let anyone see me without it," Karen said. "Except for you and our girls."
"Still, I think you could go out with out it on and guys would be giving you the eye," Jack said, pushing her hair back so he could place a kiss on her temple. "And the women too."
"Thank you poodle," Karen said with a laugh. "But you're the only one that it matters to me if you're giving me the eye." She put down her lipstick and took a quick look at her face to make sure her makeup was done. She then dried her hair, using a hair dryer and brush.
"Can I make a suggestion for your hair tonight?" Jack asked as she started to brush it into an upsweep.
"Oh thank you honey I was waiting for you to say that," Karen said, letting go of her hair.
Jack got off the counter and took her hair in one hand. "Why don't you put it up into a ponytail?" he murmured before kissing the nape of her neck softly.
Karen couldn't help but shiver slightly as he kissed the back of her neck. After a few moments, she said, "I'll do that Jackie, and then put some hair clips on the sides." When Jack continued to kiss her, she laughed and then turned around to face him. "Tonight poodle, tonight I promise."
Sighing, Jack nodded and then let go of Karen. "Want me to get Ebie or Sophie dressed for you?" he asked as she started to brush her hair back into a low ponytail.
"If you want you can get Sophie dressed," Karen answered, looking over at him in the mirror.
"I'll meet you in Ebie's room when you're done then," Jack said, putting his hands on her shoulders. He kissed her cheek and then temple before saying, "I love you Karen McFarland."
"I love you too my big strong man," Karen said as he started to leave the bathroom. When he was gone, she looked at her reflection and saw that her cheeks were slightly red. She realized as she continued to brush her hair, that the red was natural, not from her rogue. With a wide smile on her face, she finished getting ready.
Jack had gotten both Sophia and Elizabeth from the media room so Rosario could go help out with getting the dinning room ready for dinner. He took the two girls up to Sophia's room where he changed the baby into a little dark blue velvet dress.
"Daddy, what about me?" Elizabeth asked as she stood in front of her father as he put Sophia's shoes on.
"I'm going to get you changed honey," Karen said, walking into the room.
Elizabeth turned to her mother and then ran over to her, hugging her around her legs. "You're pretty Mama," she said as Karen picked her up.
"Thank you Ebie," Karen said, kissing her cheek. She walked out of Sophia's room and then over to Elizabeth's.
"Not that dress Mama," Elizabeth said from where she was standing on the bed as Karen was pulling a pink dress out of her closet.
Jack walked into the room then with Sophia in his arms. He went to Elizabeth's bed and set the baby down on top of it. "What's wrong with that dress little one?" Jack asked.
"I don't want to wear it," Elizabeth said slowly. "The blue one Mama."
"Oh, you want to match your sister tonight?" Karen asked, taking out a lighter blue dress then the one Sophia was wearing. Without waiting for an answer, she went over to Elizabeth and got her changed into the dress.
~~~
That night, after dinner was over, everyone went straight to the living room to relax.
"So what do we do now?" Grace asked as she sat on a couch next to Will and Zach who were leaning against each other.
"How can you even think of moving after that dinner?" Edward asked.
"How about some singing?" Karen said, glancing over at Jack and her sister.
"I knew that was going to come up," Katherine said. She was sitting on the floor in front of Karen and she was leaning against her sister's leg. "I think me and Brother Jack can do that while you guys relax for a bit. But I know that we've got a new singer for tonight."
"Who?" Will asked.
"Mummy, please, I don't want to," Amber said from where she and Patrick were playing with their cousins.
"Just that one song love," Katherine said, standing up.
"Will you sing with me?" Amber asked as she got up too and went over to the piano.
"Then it'll have to be a different song," Katherine said as they sat down together on the piano bench.
They talked quietly for a few moments before Amber placed her hands on top of the keys and she and her mother sang.
I used to be bad
But I don't have to be bad no more
Yeah, I used to be bad
But I don't have to be bad no more
Well ain't no doubt about it, people
It's something you can't ignore
Well I ain't good looking
People you know I've been up on a shelf
Yes I know I ain't good looking
And I've been put up on the shelf
But I got a sweet disposition
I like to enjoy myself
I used to be bad
But I don't have to be bad no more
Yeah, I used to be bad
But I don't have to be bad no more
You know I learned my lesson
A long, long time ago
The good lord made this world
And everything that's in it
The way I see it, baby
You got to love it to the limit
Oh yes now people
It's something you can't ignore
I used to be bad
But I ain't gonna be bad no more
Yes I learned my lesson
A long, long time ago
Yes I learned my lesson
You're gonna reap just what you sow
The others clapped enthusiastically when the two finished singing.
"You're really good at that Amb," Karen said, smiling at her niece.
"Yeah, you're fingering is excellent," Jack said. "You really improved."
Amber, who was blushing, got off the bench and murmured her thanks before going over to her brother and cousins.
"Okay Kath," Karen said to her sister. "It's you're turn."
"I know, just give me a moment," Katherine said. She thought for a few minutes before playing a slightly slower piece and then singing.
The sun just slipped its note before my door
And I can't hide beneath my sheets
I've read the words so now I know
The time has come again for me
And I'm feelin' the same way all over again
Feelin' the same way all over again
Singin' the same lines all over again
No matter how much I pretend
Another day that I can't find my head
My feet don't look like they're my own
I'll try and find the floor below to stand
And I hope I reach it once again
And I'm feelin' the same way...
So many times I've wonder where I've gone
And how I found my way back in
I look awhile for something lost
Maybe I'll find it in the end
And I'm feelin' the same way...
~~~
Once all of their guests had left, Jack and Karen quickly went to their bedroom. They had already put their daughters to bed earlier, so they didn't have to worry about that.
"I hope that when you teach Ebie and Sophie to play the piano, they'll sing as good as you do," Karen said as they lay down together on their bed.
Jack didn't say anything, but reached out and pulled Karen's hair out of the ponytail and then removed the jewel studded hair clips. He kissed her gently at first, barely brushing her lips while he fumbled with her blouse buttons in between them.
"Take it easy Jackie, we have all the time in the world," Karen said, closing her eyes as Jack started to kiss her neck.
"I know, but my body doesn't seem to get it," Jack said, pressing up against her.
"I can tell," Karen said as she felt his erection pressing into her leg. She turned on her side and faced him.
"Kare, can we just go straight to the sex for right now," Jack said, shuddering as she unzipped his trousers and started to stroke him through his boxers.
"Come here honey and help me with my clothes," Karen said, smiling.
Jack quickly removed her clothes and then hurriedly tore off his own, throwing them over on the floor. He knelt down and kissed Karen passionately as he lowered his body to hers and then entered her quickly.
"I love you Jackie," Karen said, stroking his hair as he started to thrust in and out of her slowly.
Now that he was inside of her, Jack didn't see the need to go fast unless Karen asked him to. So he went slowly, lowering his lips down to her breasts and sucking on the gently.
After a long time, Karen could fell her body tightening and she ran her fingers deep into Jack's hair. "Poodle... I- I'm going to..." she began to say. Before she could finish, her orgasm ripped through her body and she closed her eyes tightly. "Jackie, oh yess!" she repeated over and over.
Jack soon crashed over the edge after that, groaning repeatedly since his mouth was still on Karen's breast. He pulled away once he was satisfied and then looked up at his wife.
"Either way honey, it's still the best sex I've ever had; every time we do it," Karen said, a small smile on her face.
"You're right," Jack said, kissing her cheek. "Want to go again, faster this time?"
"Give me a few minutes," Karen said laughing. She settled down on the mattress a little more and closed her eyes. After a couple of seconds, she realized that Jack was becoming aroused again inside of her body, and she was responding to him very strongly. "Oh the hell with it Jackie," Karen said, throwing her arms around his neck. "Fuck me now."
Jack instantly smiled at those words and he started to thrust in and out of her quickly.
It didn't take them very long to reach their peak this time. Karen was sent over the edge when Jack started to rub her right breast with one hand, cupping it and moving it up and down as he went in and out of her. And it was because of Karen's cries and moans as she climaxed that Jack achieved his release, yelling her name into her hair as he buried his face into the pillow behind her.
When they were both sated and they had recovered enough, Jack got off of Karen's body before he pulled her into his arms.
Karen kissed his cheek before saying goodnight to him. As he whispered good night to her, she closed her eyes and snuggled up closer to his body, falling asleep.
~~~
The day after Thanksgiving, Edward was looking at his now packed suitcase, making sure he had everything he would need.
"Why is it that you have to stay in England until Christmas now?" Katherine asked from the edge of the bed where she was sitting.
"Because my cousin wants me to look over the mansion for a few weeks, to make sure he's doing everything right," Edward said, zipping his suitcase. "I wouldn't have agreed to do it, but since I'm going to be over there anyway." He set the suitcase on the floor and turned to his wife. "I need to leave soon," he said gently.
Katherine got up and went over to him. "I'm sorry that I'm not going with you to the airport," she said softly.
"It's alright, you don't feel well," Edward said as he hugged her to him. "I'm going to miss you a lot Katy."
"I will too my love," Katherine whispered, her eyes filling with tears as she returned his hug.
"Oh Katy, it'll be okay," Edward said, letting go of her. He pulled a handkerchief out of his pocket and dried the tears on Katherine's face. "I'll be home soon enough."
There was a knock on the door and a servant stuck his head inside the room. "I'm sorry to bother you Mister O'Neill, but the taxi is here," the man said. He then came inside and took the suitcase.
Edward turned to Katherine and said, "One kiss before I leave okay?"
Nodding, Katherine wrapped her arms around his neck as he started to kiss her passionately.
Kissing her deeply, Edward was a little surprised that Katherine wasn't returning the kiss with much enthusiasm. He shrugged mentally and guessed it was because he was leaving. He pulled away and kissed her forehead. "Remember I love you Katy," he said before he let go of her and then left the room.
With a small sob, Katherine turned and then ran to the bathroom where she promptly threw up her lunch and then breakfast. She had been doing this periodically as her night with Christopher approached. When she had recovered a bit, she rinsed her mouth out at the sink.
"Ma, are you okay?" Patrick said from the doorway.
Katherine turned to her children, who were watching her worriedly, and she burst into tears. "Come here my loves," she said, holding her arms out to them. When they got to her, she pulled them into a big hug.
"What's wrong Mummy?" Amber asked, worried because her mother was crying so hard.
"It's nothing, you'll... understand when you're older," Katherine said, getting a hold of herself. She stood up and then washed her face. "So, now that it's the three of us, shall we do something fun?" she said, trying to sound cheerful.
~~~
The next day, Saturday, Katherine, Patrick and Amber went over to Karen and Jack's penthouse.
"Hi you guys," Jack said when he opened the door for them. "Hey Sister Katherine."
"Kath, you and I need to talk," Karen said, dragging her sister through the entryway. When they got to the dining room, she let go of Katherine and said, "You have to think about this Kath."
"I thought I told you," Katherine said, starting to cry immediately. "I've been thinking about this, and I've realized something."
"What?" Jack said, coming into the dining room.
"That I want this as much as Christopher," Katherine said, lowering her head.
"And Eddie?" Karen asked.
"I love him too," Katherine said, not looking up.
"Why can't you just make a choice and pick one of them?" Jack said.
"I love them both equally," Katherine said. "I know I chose Edward before, but that was because Paul suggested a long term relationship. This is just one night."
"What if he wants more?" Karen asked her sister.
"There's only going to be one night," Katherine said firmly. She went over to Karen and kissed her cheek. "Thank you for taking the children for me for tonight. I'll come and get them tomorrow morning." With that she left the room and then walked out of the penthouse after saying goodbye to her kids quickly.
~~~
Katherine had been standing in front of Christopher's apartment building in the rain for twenty minutes, trying to get the courage to go inside. She closed her eyes briefly and then felt a hand on her arm. She opened her eyes and met a pair of familiar green ones.
"You still want to do this?" Christopher asked softly as he took her hand, leading her across the sidewalk.
"Yes, but... I'm going to need a little time before I can," Katherine said as they walked into an elevator. As it started up, she leaned her head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat.
"I love you Emma," Christopher said, putting his arms around her.
Looking up at him, Katherine nodded and said, "I love you too Paul."
Christopher smiled and wiped the tears from her cheeks with his thumb. The elevator stopped then, and he led her out, taking the overnight bag she had brought with her.
As they walked together into his apartment, Katherine was surprised to see all the windows were open to the let in the soft light of the rainy day outside. She then noticed a meal set up on the coffee table in front of the couch.
"I wanted to make you something," Christopher said, coming back from his room. He had put Katherine's overnight bag in his room, placing it in his closet.
"This is my favorite meal," Katherine whispered as he took her hand.
"I know," Christopher said as they sat down on the couch.
While Katherine had been true when she said she loved the fettuccini alfredo, she only picked at the pasta on her plate, eating a few noodles.
"Emma," Christopher said softly, putting his own plate on the coffee table. "You don't have to do this just to please me."
"I know," Katherine said, bringing her glass of soda to her lips. "I've realized though that I want to do this too Paul."
"Really?" Christopher said, brightening.
Katherine nodded. Then her face took on a troubled look and she turned to Christopher. "I told my sister before I came here that this is going to be the first and only time," she said softly. "I love my husband Paul, but I love you as well."
"Yet you can't be with me," Christopher couldn't help say.
"I took vows in church when I married Edward," Katherine said, trying not to notice that Christopher flinched when she said her husband's name. "I am sinning enough as it is."
"You don't really believe that do you?" Christopher asked. When she nodded, he sighed and said, "I'd had a hope, but I didn't put too much on it." He then stood up and picked up the two mostly full dinner plates.
"May we go to the bedroom now," Katherine said, standing up as he walked into the kitchen.
There was a loud crash and then Christopher came out. "You want to go now?" he asked, surprised.
"Don't you?" Katherine said, trying to say it teasingly.
"Yeah, I do," Christopher said. He walked over to her and then took her hand. "Let's go then."
Katherine felt her heart start pounding heavily as she entered his bedroom. She looked down at the bed as Christopher opened the curtains enough to let in the fading light.
"Sit with me for a little bit," Christopher then said, sitting on the edge of the bed. When Katherine sat next to him, he drew her close to him, just holding her tightly.
"Let's lay down," Katherine suddenly heard herself whisper. She moved onto the bed after removing her boots and lay on her side as Christopher did so as well. "You can kiss me now," she said a little loudly.
"Thank you Emma, I love you," Christopher said leaning his head to hers. He pressed his lips to hers, relishing the taste of her lips.
Katherine sighed as all thoughts of her husband disappeared and she deepened the kiss, pushing her tongue hesitatingly into Christopher's mouth.
It was as if that was Christopher's secret cue as he started removing Katherine's clothes slowly. When he had her blouse and bra off, he simply brushed his fingers against her breasts, not wanting to scare her off like last time. He then took off her trousers with some of her help and then her panties. She was naked, and he sat up, staring down at her.
"Paul, please don't," Katherine said as he moved down to her legs.
"I want to Emma," Christopher said as he spread her legs apart gently. He kissed the top of her thigh and then trailed his lips down to her entrance.
When she felt his tongue on her, stroking slowly, Katherine cried out and clenched her hands into fists. "Oh Paul, you don't- don't need to," she said even though she was moaning in pleasure.
Christopher didn't pay any attention, and he continued to pleasure her.
"Oh, oh god!" Katherine yelled as she reached the edge. She was barely aware of Christopher coming up to her as she recovered from her orgasm. Breathing harshly, she turned to him. "Why did you do that?"
"To give you pleasure," Christopher said, stroking her lip gently. "Your husband never did that with you?"
"No, and I've never done anything to him," Katherine said. She suddenly sat up and then turned to Christopher, removing his clothes hurriedly. Once he was naked she lowed her mouth down to his member and, hesitating a little, enveloped it in her mouth.
As Katherine was teasing him, Christopher lay back on the bed gritting his teeth and trying not to do anything that would hurt her. Never had a woman done this to him, so he hadn't known how pleasurable it would be. After ten or fifteen minutes, he finally gave a loud groan and then achieved his release.
Sitting up, Katherine looked down at Christopher and she blushed deeply. "I didn't hurt you did I?" she asked, looking worried.
"No, of course not," Christopher answered, smiling.
"I do love you Paul," Katherine said. She straddled his body suddenly and was about to let his member into her, when Christopher stopped her.
"Before I forget," Christopher said as he gently pushed Katherine off of him. He turned to his nightstand and opened the drawer pulling something out. He tried to keep the thing in his hand out of Katherine's sight, but she still saw it.
"A condom?" Katherine asked, feeling her cheeks grow red.
"So my skin is never touching you inside," Christopher said, looking embarrassed himself now. "So you're still you're husband's."
"Thank you Paul," Katherine said. She waited until he was done putting the condom on before she kissed him deeply.
Christopher put his hands on her hips and then led her down to the mattress. He pulled away from the kiss and they stared at each other as he entered her slowly.
"Oooh Paul..." Katherine moaned softly, staring at their now connected bodies.
"You're a wonderful woman Emma," Christopher said as he started to move in and out of her gently. As he felt her tightness around him and heard her moans, he was reduced to tears, crying quietly.
"Paul," Katherine said. "I'm staying all night," she said, reaching up and wiping away his tears. She wanted to try and take his mind from the fact it was just one night.
"We'll do something different later, I just want to feel this right now," Christopher said. "Thank you so much Emma."
Katherine nodded and then wrapped her arms around Christopher's neck, pulling him into a passionate kiss.
When they pulled away to breathe a few minutes later, Christopher decided to try something. He moved down her face, past her neck down to her breasts.
When she felt her left breast being sucked on, Katherine gasped and she screamed out, "Oh god Paul, Paul!" as she climaxed repeatedly around him.
"Emma... Katherine... oh my god," Christopher then groaned as he himself climaxed.
It took them a few minutes to recover from that, and when they did, Katherine was surprised and pleased that Christopher was still lying on top of her.
Christopher raised his head and smiled at her. "That was perfect," he said, brushing some of her hair out of her face.
"I know," Katherine said. She stroked his hair and then pulled him down to her for another deep kiss.
~~~
Across town, Karen was pacing in the living room while Jack was putting their niece and nephew to bed. She had a crazy urge to run to Christopher's apartment, but knew it wouldn't do any good. She turned from the window and saw that Jack was in the doorway watching her.
"I'm sure by now..." Jack began to say, but he stopped.
"It's too late to do anything," Karen said. She sighed and then sat on the piano bench. "I should have tried harder to convince her not to go."
"Kare, you're sister is her own woman," Jack said, walking to her and sitting down next to her. "And she's going to make her own decisions."
"I know," Karen said, turning to the piano and placing her fingers on the keys, but not pressing down on them.
"You did try to give her advice, which is what any loving sister would do," Jack said, putting his arm around her waist.
"Yeah," Karen said. When Jack started to kiss her temple, she sighed and then leaned on him. "I did everything I could have done."
"That's right Kare," Jack said. "Just remember that okay?"
"I will poodle," Karen said, looking up at him. She managed a small smile and then put her arms around his neck.
"Want me to play for you?" Jack said when they let go of each other.
"Okay," Karen said, nodding.
Jack placed his fingers on the piano and then started to play, after saying, "This should cheer you up a little."
There is a pain, inside my heart
You mean so much to me
Girl, I love you, girl, I love you so bad
And if you leave, my pain will go
But that's no good to me
Girl I love you, yes I love you so bad
Well it feels so good, sometimes it feels so bad
This is worse than anything I've ever had
There was a pain, but now you're here
And I don't fear a thing
Girl, I love you, yes I love you so bad
And she said, boy I love you
Boy I love you so bad
Girl, I love you
Girl, I love you so bad
Well it feels so good, sometimes its feels so bad
This is worse than anything I've ever had
There was a pain, but now you're near
And I don't feel a thing
Girl, I love you
Girl, I love you so bad
And she said
To Jack's surprise, Karen took over, singing the next two lines for him.
Boy I love you (Karen sang, smiling at Jack)
Boy, I love you so bad
Jack smiled, laughing slightly, and kissed Karen's cheek and then her lips before finishing the song, singing:
Girl, I love you
Girl I love you
"That was a pretty song," Karen said, putting her arms around his neck.
"Um Kare..." Jack began, taking his fingers off the keyboard. "I-"
Karen cut Jack off by pressing her lips to his roughly. "Let's go to bed honey," she said when she pulled away. She got off the piano bench, pulling Jack with her.
Following his wife up to their bedroom, Jack waited until they had gotten to the top of the staircase before stopping. He then lifted Karen into his arms and carried her into the room, closing the door behind him.
"Why do you carry me like this sometimes?" Karen asked as he set her down on the bed.
"I dunno, it's something fun to do," Jack said as he took off her shoes and then his own.
"Well it's incredibly romantic too poodle," Karen said, sitting up as Jack sat on his knees next to her. She kissed his cheek before she turned and got onto the bed, lying out on the mattress.
"Kare, you know... I've been wondering," Jack said, looking embarrassed. "Would it be really strange if I told you I wanted to make love to you on the balcony one time tonight?"
"Outside?" Karen asked, sitting up. She got off the bed and went over to the balcony doors. "And where would we do this?"
Jack didn't answer, hurrying out of the bedroom. When he came back inside, he was carrying a few blankets in his arms.
"Alright, I guess we're making love on the balcony tonight," Karen said as Jack walked out. She stood in the doorway watching as he made a little bed for them. "Poodle, we're only going to do it once out here tonight," she said when Jack was finished.
"Sure Kare," Jack said easily. "I wouldn't want you to get sick." He threw two robes onto the doorway and then pulled Karen outside and onto the blankets. "Slow?"
"No, fast right now Jackie," Karen said.
Jack nodded and then together they first pulled off her clothes, then his. He followed Karen under the top blanket and then got on top of her body. He kissed her deeply for a long time before finally entering her.
Karen shivered, partly from the cold and also from pleasure as Jack started to thrust in and out of her quickly.
"God Kare," Jack moaned as he went in and out of her body. "Do you know how much I love to fuck you?"
"Yes, I know Jackie," Karen whispered, digging her nails into his back.
Moaning, Jack suddenly sat up and pulled Karen with him. Before she could react, he put his hands on her hips and moved her up and down on his member.
Now Karen was really shivering from the cold. She could barely concentrate on moving to continue their lovemaking, but Jack was taking care of that part for her. As she buried her face in Jack's neck a few minutes later, she moaned as her body and Jack's too broke out into a sweat.
"Kare, a little more and then we'll go inside," Jack said, gasping at the friction between their bodies.
"I don't give a damn about the cold Jackie," Karen said in a husky voice. "Just fuck me."
Jack nodded and then pushed Karen back on to the blankets. He went even faster then, pumping in and out of her body without even making a steady rhythm.
"J-Jackie, I don't want people to hear-" Karen to say a long time later. She felt her orgasm coming and she pulled Jack's lips to hers, muffling her screams as she came around him, her body lifting up off the blanket.
As he continued to thrust in and out of Karen, Jack too reached his climax and he moaned loudly, though it was muffled.
When she was sated, Karen pulled away from Jack's mouth after kissing him deeply. She shivered, now really feeling the cold because of the sweat on her body.
Reaching over, Jack grabbed his robe and then Karen's, which he gave to her. "It's a good thing I brought these out with us," he said as he pulled out of Karen's body gently. He pulled on his robe and then waited for Karen to do so also. "Let's go inside to bed."
Karen followed Jack into their bedroom, making sure the balcony doors where closed firmly behind them. When they got to their bed, she pushed Jack down on the mattress before lay on top of him.
Jack hurriedly kissed her before Karen straddled his lap. With a little difficulty, they managed to pull off their robes and Jack then settled Karen onto him, entering her quickly with his member. "I love you," Jack moaned, looking up at her as she moved up and down, her breasts literally bouncing.
Throwing her head back, Karen started to cry out, saying everything with complete euphoria. "Umm, oh Jackie, this feels so good. Want me to go faster Jackie?"
"Yeaaah," Jack said, drawing out the word.
"Honey, touch me," Karen said. She saw that Jack was hesitating and she said a little more urgently, "Touch me damn it, anywhere."
Instantly, Jack's hands were on her breasts, rubbing them and fondling the nipples.
Karen flicked her tongue out and just touched her lips as she moaned over and over.
After a while, Jack let one of his hands on her breasts trail down where he started to stroke her more sensitive place with his fingers.
"Oh Jesus... fuck JACKIE!" Karen cried out as she suddenly climaxed.
Jack thrust up a couple more times before he literally exploded inside of her. "You're so tight around m-me Kare... oh Kare, KARE!" he cried out in ecstasy
A few seconds later they climaxed together again and then a third time before they stopped, Karen lying on top of Jack's body, exhausted.
"I think we should get some sleep now poodle," Karen said after she had given Jack a long deep kiss.
"Good idea," Jack said. He put his arms around her body and then settled back on the pillow, closing his eyes.
"Good night," Karen said, kissing the corner of his mouth. She then rested her head on his chest and fell asleep soon after that.
Chapter Fifty-Nine
Feelin' the Same Way
The morning of Thanksgiving, Karen was looking through the clothes in her closet, trying to pick an outfit to wear. After she realized she was looking at her clothes for the third time, she gave a little frustrated groan and then threw her hands up in the air.
"Hey Kare, are you alright?" Jack said, coming inside.
"I can't find anything to wear poodle," Karen said, sitting down on the chez lounge.
"Nothing at all?" Jack asked in a surprised tone of voice.
"Nothing Jackie," Karen said. "It's like I've worn all of those clothes before, I need something new."
Jack looked at the clothes, seeming to be thinking about something. Finally he shrugged and said, "What the hell." And then he left the closet to Karen's surprise.
"Jackie, where are you going?" Karen said, turning around. When he didn't answer, she stood up and went to the closet doorway, intending to follow Jack wherever he had gone.
"I bought this for you about a month ago," Jack said, coming over to her. He was carrying a large box that had Barneys written across the top. "It was going to be one of your Christmas presents, but I'll just give it to you now so you'll have something to wear."
"Oh Jackie, you don't have to do that," Karen said as she followed him back inside. "If it's a Christmas present, just give it to me then. I'll find something to wear out of my clothes."
"No way Kare, I want you to look fabulous and be happy with what you're wearing," Jack said as he opened the lid of the box.
Karen opened her mouth in surprise when she saw the outfit Jack had bought her. It was a black silk skirt with a beautiful silver and black silk blouse. "Oh my god," Karen finally managed to say. She ran her fingers over the blouse and smiled. "Jackie, this is so beautiful, thank you," she said as she turned to him and hugged him eagerly.
"I'm glad that you like it Kare," Jack said, kissing her cheek softly.
"Honey, I love it," Karen said, pulling back a little and then kissing Jack deeply.
Jack was about to lift Karen up in his arms and then take her out to their bed, when he heard two familiar giggles at the doorway of the closet. He and Karen pulled away from the kiss and turned to see their daughters there.
"I thought you guys were taking naps," Karen said in a mock scolding tone of voice. She went over to them and picked up Sophia. "Well, what do you two want to do until everyone gets here?"
"Can we watch a movie Mama?" Elizabeth asked, looking up at her mother, a serious expression on her face.
"Hey Kare, why don't we show them 'Finding Nemo?'" Jack asked as he went over to them, taking Elizabeth's hand.
"Didn't they see that movie already?" Karen asked as Jack put his hand on her lower back, leading her out of the room.
"I don't think so Kare," Jack said.
"Oh, well then they can watch that," Karen said. "But I need to get ready soon, so I can't stay and watch the whole movie with you guys."
The four then went downstairs to the media room and Jack put the movie on. After about an hour or so, Karen looked at her watch.
"I need to go," she said, handing Sophia to Jack after kissing her forehead.
"Mama, stay," Elizabeth said, grabbing her mother's hand as Karen walked past her. "Please?"
"I told you honey," Karen said, kneeling down so she was face to face with her daughter. "I need to get ready for dinner tonight." She kissed Elizabeth and then continued out of the room.
A few minutes later, Rosario came into the media room and started to dust the shelves behind the couch.
"Rosie," Jack said, putting Sophia next to Elizabeth on the couch. "Could you watch Ebie and Sophie for us while Kare and I get ready?"
"Of course Mister Jack," Rosario said, relief in her voice since she could take a break from dusting.
"Thanks," Jack said leaving the room hurriedly. He then went up the stairs and over to his and Karen's bedroom.
Karen was looking at the mirror in the bathroom, trying to figure out what to do with her hair for that night. After a while she gave up and then went over to look over her jewelry, figuring that would help her decide about her hair.
Jack stood in the doorway to the bathroom, watching as Karen looked through her little chest of jewelry.
"Poodle," Karen said in surprise when she had noticed him. "What are you doing here? And what about Ebie and Sophie?"
"Rosario's watching them, don't worry," Jack said, walking over to where she was standing.
"Okay, but why are you here?" Karen said as he took her right hand into his own. "You don't have to get ready yet."
"I didn't come to get dressed," Jack said, pulling her into a hug. He moved her hair to one side and then started to kiss the back of her neck softly.
"Hmm, you know we'll have to be quick Jackie," Karen said, holding on to him a little more tightly.
"That never stopped us before luckily," Jack said, letting her go. He walked out to the bedroom with out saying anything to Karen.
Smiling knowingly, Karen went to the bathtub and turned the water on as she heard Jack close and lock their bathroom door.
"Wow, you really must be psychic Kare," Jack said as he walked back into the bathroom. He went over to her and helped her stand up off the steps. He held her face in his hands and then lowered his lips down to her, kissing her deeply.
Karen sighed slightly as she clutched at the front of Jack's sweater. After a few minutes, she pulled away from the kiss and then from Jack's hold on her. While he watched, she went back to the tub and turned the water off since it was full.
"Wait a minute Kare," Jack said quickly, stopping her from unbuttoning her blouse. "I'll do that for you." He then took over undoing the buttons and then took off the shirt once it was opened all the way. Then, with a serious expression on his face, he kissed her bare shoulder while he unhooked the clasps of her bra.
"I always want to ask you," Karen said as Jack immediately started kissing her breasts. "What is it with you and the girls poodle?"
"In the tub," Jack said, pulling back from her reluctantly. "And then I'll answer your question.
Smiling, Karen helped Jack take off the rest of her clothes and then she took off his. As soon as he was naked, she went into the tub, sitting back against one side while she waited for Jack to get in.
"You still want me to answer your question Kare?" Jack asked as he slipped his fingers into her under the water.
"Oh!" Karen cried out in surprise. She felt Jack move his fingers in and out of her slowly and she groaned softly. "That's okay poodle," she said, closing her eyes tightly. "It doesn't matter anymore."
Jack grinned and then moved his fingers from her body.
"What are you doing?" Karen asked angrily, looking at him.
"We don't really have time for that, I just realized," Jack said, trying to keep his face serious.
"But you... said..." Karen started to say. She looked angry for a few minutes, and then she jumped at her husband, knocking them both under water.
Shocked, Jack tried to immediately get up, but Karen was pushing him down with her body. He grasped her arm to try and push them both up when her lips pressed down on his. Since his lungs were burning for air at this point, Jack opened his mouth and received a breath of air from Karen, as well as her tongue rubbing against his own mouth and tongue. Using the distraction to his advantage, Jack lifted them both out of the water.
"Are you okay Jackie," Karen asked as they pulled apart from the kiss to breathe.
"If you didn't give me that air down there, I wouldn't have been," Jack said, wiping the water that was dripping onto his forehead away from his eyes. "What was that for?"
"To pay you back for not wanting to make love to me," Karen said, going back over to him and wrapping her arms around his neck.
"But I was just kidding-" Jack started to say.
"Shut up and just kiss me," Karen said, brushing her lips against his.
Jack complied and then pushed her back so she was sitting against the edge. He didn't even pause to make sure her legs were parted before he entered her with his member; he knew that she would be ready and waiting for him.
Karen moaned into Jack's mouth as he started to move in and out of her quickly. She was going to pull away and whisper for him to go a little more slowly, but she remembered that they didn't have the time. 'Tonight we'll go as slow as I want us to' Karen thought to herself. And with that thought, she buried her nails into Jack's back and pulled away from the kiss so she could breathe.
"I'm sorry this is so fast," Jack said as he panted for air, still thrusting in and out of her quickly.
"I don't care... oh Jackie!" Karen cried as she then climaxed around him suddenly.
"Ugh god, Kare!" Jack said as too climaxed soon after his wife. He rested his head against her shoulder as he was trying to catch his breath.
"Don't worry about it being so fast Jackie," Karen said, reaching to the side of the tub for a bottle of body wash. "We'll do something tonight that will make up for it." She put some of the soap on a washcloth and then rubbed it across his back.
"I don't think I can stand waiting through dinner and stuff tonight," Jack said as Karen washed his back for him.
"You're going to have to honey," Karen said. With her free hand, she picked up handfuls of water and poured it down his back. When she was done, she said, "I hate to say this poodle, but you need to get off of me."
"Are you going to wash the rest of me?" Jack asked eagerly.
"What do you think?" Karen said, smiling at him. He then got off of her, and she then started to wash his chest and arms.
"Hmm, I am so lucky I married you Karen," Jack said, closing his eyes as she moved under the water, rubbing his member lightly with the washcloth. After a while, he grabbed her wrist saying, "Sorry, but if you keep doing that I'm going to have to fuck you again and I don't want to go fast again."
"You sure poodle," Karen purred, reaching down with her free hand and stroking his member, making it erect again.
"Oh god, Kare... is it okay?" Jack moaned, looking at her. When she nodded, he pulled her with him as he sat on the edge of the tub.
"I love you Jackie," Karen said slowly as she settled on his lap, letting his member into her.
"Hmm, I love you too," Jack said as he helped Karen move up and down quickly.
It took slightly longer this time for the two of them to achieve their release, but once they did, Karen covered Jack's lips with her own roughly as they screamed out their pleasure.
"Kare," Jack said as he helped her slip back into the water. "Let me wash you off now."
"No teasing or anything Jackie," Karen said as he started to wash her with a different washcloth then she had used. "We really have to hurry if we're going to be ready in time."
"I know Kare," Jack said. He was quiet after that, taking his time rubbing soap on every inch of Karen's body. When he was done, he leaned her back doing two things; rinsing her body and then getting her hair wet again.
"Okay honey," Karen said, kissing him on the cheek. "We need to get ready now." She stepped out of the tub and then grabbed two towels.
"Hey, where's mine?" Jack asked as he followed her out.
"Here Jackie," Karen said, handing him another towel since she had used the first two for her body and hair.
"Thanks Karebear," Jack said. He grabbed her hand before she could walk to her closet and then pulled her close for a deep kiss. "Love you."
"Love you," Karen said with a smile. She kissed his chin and then walked away from Jack so she could get dressed.
After getting his khaki trousers and then a dark blue sweater Karen had given him for his birthday on, Jack went over to the mirrors and brushed his hair after drying it with a towel. He was going to leave when Karen walked in.
"What do you think honey?" she asked, turning around slowly for him.
"Oooh," Jack breathed, walking over to her quickly. "It's perfect Kare; you look like a goddess in this."
Karen giggled and even blushed slightly. "And it's thanks to you Jackie," she said, standing on tip toe slightly to kiss his cheek. "You picked this out after all."
"I guess I have good taste then," Jack said, smiling at her.
"Jackie, can you stay while I get ready?" Karen asked as she went to her sink where her hair styling tools were laid out for her to use. She had seen in the mirror that Jack was going to leave.
"Sure Kare," Jack said. He went to the space in between their sinks and sat on the counter there, watching as Karen put on her makeup. "You know you're beautiful without it," he said as she was finishing up.
"I know, but I never let anyone see me without it," Karen said. "Except for you and our girls."
"Still, I think you could go out with out it on and guys would be giving you the eye," Jack said, pushing her hair back so he could place a kiss on her temple. "And the women too."
"Thank you poodle," Karen said with a laugh. "But you're the only one that it matters to me if you're giving me the eye." She put down her lipstick and took a quick look at her face to make sure her makeup was done. She then dried her hair, using a hair dryer and brush.
"Can I make a suggestion for your hair tonight?" Jack asked as she started to brush it into an upsweep.
"Oh thank you honey I was waiting for you to say that," Karen said, letting go of her hair.
Jack got off the counter and took her hair in one hand. "Why don't you put it up into a ponytail?" he murmured before kissing the nape of her neck softly.
Karen couldn't help but shiver slightly as he kissed the back of her neck. After a few moments, she said, "I'll do that Jackie, and then put some hair clips on the sides." When Jack continued to kiss her, she laughed and then turned around to face him. "Tonight poodle, tonight I promise."
Sighing, Jack nodded and then let go of Karen. "Want me to get Ebie or Sophie dressed for you?" he asked as she started to brush her hair back into a low ponytail.
"If you want you can get Sophie dressed," Karen answered, looking over at him in the mirror.
"I'll meet you in Ebie's room when you're done then," Jack said, putting his hands on her shoulders. He kissed her cheek and then temple before saying, "I love you Karen McFarland."
"I love you too my big strong man," Karen said as he started to leave the bathroom. When he was gone, she looked at her reflection and saw that her cheeks were slightly red. She realized as she continued to brush her hair, that the red was natural, not from her rogue. With a wide smile on her face, she finished getting ready.
Jack had gotten both Sophia and Elizabeth from the media room so Rosario could go help out with getting the dinning room ready for dinner. He took the two girls up to Sophia's room where he changed the baby into a little dark blue velvet dress.
"Daddy, what about me?" Elizabeth asked as she stood in front of her father as he put Sophia's shoes on.
"I'm going to get you changed honey," Karen said, walking into the room.
Elizabeth turned to her mother and then ran over to her, hugging her around her legs. "You're pretty Mama," she said as Karen picked her up.
"Thank you Ebie," Karen said, kissing her cheek. She walked out of Sophia's room and then over to Elizabeth's.
"Not that dress Mama," Elizabeth said from where she was standing on the bed as Karen was pulling a pink dress out of her closet.
Jack walked into the room then with Sophia in his arms. He went to Elizabeth's bed and set the baby down on top of it. "What's wrong with that dress little one?" Jack asked.
"I don't want to wear it," Elizabeth said slowly. "The blue one Mama."
"Oh, you want to match your sister tonight?" Karen asked, taking out a lighter blue dress then the one Sophia was wearing. Without waiting for an answer, she went over to Elizabeth and got her changed into the dress.
~~~
That night, after dinner was over, everyone went straight to the living room to relax.
"So what do we do now?" Grace asked as she sat on a couch next to Will and Zach who were leaning against each other.
"How can you even think of moving after that dinner?" Edward asked.
"How about some singing?" Karen said, glancing over at Jack and her sister.
"I knew that was going to come up," Katherine said. She was sitting on the floor in front of Karen and she was leaning against her sister's leg. "I think me and Brother Jack can do that while you guys relax for a bit. But I know that we've got a new singer for tonight."
"Who?" Will asked.
"Mummy, please, I don't want to," Amber said from where she and Patrick were playing with their cousins.
"Just that one song love," Katherine said, standing up.
"Will you sing with me?" Amber asked as she got up too and went over to the piano.
"Then it'll have to be a different song," Katherine said as they sat down together on the piano bench.
They talked quietly for a few moments before Amber placed her hands on top of the keys and she and her mother sang.
I used to be bad
But I don't have to be bad no more
Yeah, I used to be bad
But I don't have to be bad no more
Well ain't no doubt about it, people
It's something you can't ignore
Well I ain't good looking
People you know I've been up on a shelf
Yes I know I ain't good looking
And I've been put up on the shelf
But I got a sweet disposition
I like to enjoy myself
I used to be bad
But I don't have to be bad no more
Yeah, I used to be bad
But I don't have to be bad no more
You know I learned my lesson
A long, long time ago
The good lord made this world
And everything that's in it
The way I see it, baby
You got to love it to the limit
Oh yes now people
It's something you can't ignore
I used to be bad
But I ain't gonna be bad no more
Yes I learned my lesson
A long, long time ago
Yes I learned my lesson
You're gonna reap just what you sow
The others clapped enthusiastically when the two finished singing.
"You're really good at that Amb," Karen said, smiling at her niece.
"Yeah, you're fingering is excellent," Jack said. "You really improved."
Amber, who was blushing, got off the bench and murmured her thanks before going over to her brother and cousins.
"Okay Kath," Karen said to her sister. "It's you're turn."
"I know, just give me a moment," Katherine said. She thought for a few minutes before playing a slightly slower piece and then singing.
The sun just slipped its note before my door
And I can't hide beneath my sheets
I've read the words so now I know
The time has come again for me
And I'm feelin' the same way all over again
Feelin' the same way all over again
Singin' the same lines all over again
No matter how much I pretend
Another day that I can't find my head
My feet don't look like they're my own
I'll try and find the floor below to stand
And I hope I reach it once again
And I'm feelin' the same way...
So many times I've wonder where I've gone
And how I found my way back in
I look awhile for something lost
Maybe I'll find it in the end
And I'm feelin' the same way...
~~~
Once all of their guests had left, Jack and Karen quickly went to their bedroom. They had already put their daughters to bed earlier, so they didn't have to worry about that.
"I hope that when you teach Ebie and Sophie to play the piano, they'll sing as good as you do," Karen said as they lay down together on their bed.
Jack didn't say anything, but reached out and pulled Karen's hair out of the ponytail and then removed the jewel studded hair clips. He kissed her gently at first, barely brushing her lips while he fumbled with her blouse buttons in between them.
"Take it easy Jackie, we have all the time in the world," Karen said, closing her eyes as Jack started to kiss her neck.
"I know, but my body doesn't seem to get it," Jack said, pressing up against her.
"I can tell," Karen said as she felt his erection pressing into her leg. She turned on her side and faced him.
"Kare, can we just go straight to the sex for right now," Jack said, shuddering as she unzipped his trousers and started to stroke him through his boxers.
"Come here honey and help me with my clothes," Karen said, smiling.
Jack quickly removed her clothes and then hurriedly tore off his own, throwing them over on the floor. He knelt down and kissed Karen passionately as he lowered his body to hers and then entered her quickly.
"I love you Jackie," Karen said, stroking his hair as he started to thrust in and out of her slowly.
Now that he was inside of her, Jack didn't see the need to go fast unless Karen asked him to. So he went slowly, lowering his lips down to her breasts and sucking on the gently.
After a long time, Karen could fell her body tightening and she ran her fingers deep into Jack's hair. "Poodle... I- I'm going to..." she began to say. Before she could finish, her orgasm ripped through her body and she closed her eyes tightly. "Jackie, oh yess!" she repeated over and over.
Jack soon crashed over the edge after that, groaning repeatedly since his mouth was still on Karen's breast. He pulled away once he was satisfied and then looked up at his wife.
"Either way honey, it's still the best sex I've ever had; every time we do it," Karen said, a small smile on her face.
"You're right," Jack said, kissing her cheek. "Want to go again, faster this time?"
"Give me a few minutes," Karen said laughing. She settled down on the mattress a little more and closed her eyes. After a couple of seconds, she realized that Jack was becoming aroused again inside of her body, and she was responding to him very strongly. "Oh the hell with it Jackie," Karen said, throwing her arms around his neck. "Fuck me now."
Jack instantly smiled at those words and he started to thrust in and out of her quickly.
It didn't take them very long to reach their peak this time. Karen was sent over the edge when Jack started to rub her right breast with one hand, cupping it and moving it up and down as he went in and out of her. And it was because of Karen's cries and moans as she climaxed that Jack achieved his release, yelling her name into her hair as he buried his face into the pillow behind her.
When they were both sated and they had recovered enough, Jack got off of Karen's body before he pulled her into his arms.
Karen kissed his cheek before saying goodnight to him. As he whispered good night to her, she closed her eyes and snuggled up closer to his body, falling asleep.
~~~
The day after Thanksgiving, Edward was looking at his now packed suitcase, making sure he had everything he would need.
"Why is it that you have to stay in England until Christmas now?" Katherine asked from the edge of the bed where she was sitting.
"Because my cousin wants me to look over the mansion for a few weeks, to make sure he's doing everything right," Edward said, zipping his suitcase. "I wouldn't have agreed to do it, but since I'm going to be over there anyway." He set the suitcase on the floor and turned to his wife. "I need to leave soon," he said gently.
Katherine got up and went over to him. "I'm sorry that I'm not going with you to the airport," she said softly.
"It's alright, you don't feel well," Edward said as he hugged her to him. "I'm going to miss you a lot Katy."
"I will too my love," Katherine whispered, her eyes filling with tears as she returned his hug.
"Oh Katy, it'll be okay," Edward said, letting go of her. He pulled a handkerchief out of his pocket and dried the tears on Katherine's face. "I'll be home soon enough."
There was a knock on the door and a servant stuck his head inside the room. "I'm sorry to bother you Mister O'Neill, but the taxi is here," the man said. He then came inside and took the suitcase.
Edward turned to Katherine and said, "One kiss before I leave okay?"
Nodding, Katherine wrapped her arms around his neck as he started to kiss her passionately.
Kissing her deeply, Edward was a little surprised that Katherine wasn't returning the kiss with much enthusiasm. He shrugged mentally and guessed it was because he was leaving. He pulled away and kissed her forehead. "Remember I love you Katy," he said before he let go of her and then left the room.
With a small sob, Katherine turned and then ran to the bathroom where she promptly threw up her lunch and then breakfast. She had been doing this periodically as her night with Christopher approached. When she had recovered a bit, she rinsed her mouth out at the sink.
"Ma, are you okay?" Patrick said from the doorway.
Katherine turned to her children, who were watching her worriedly, and she burst into tears. "Come here my loves," she said, holding her arms out to them. When they got to her, she pulled them into a big hug.
"What's wrong Mummy?" Amber asked, worried because her mother was crying so hard.
"It's nothing, you'll... understand when you're older," Katherine said, getting a hold of herself. She stood up and then washed her face. "So, now that it's the three of us, shall we do something fun?" she said, trying to sound cheerful.
~~~
The next day, Saturday, Katherine, Patrick and Amber went over to Karen and Jack's penthouse.
"Hi you guys," Jack said when he opened the door for them. "Hey Sister Katherine."
"Kath, you and I need to talk," Karen said, dragging her sister through the entryway. When they got to the dining room, she let go of Katherine and said, "You have to think about this Kath."
"I thought I told you," Katherine said, starting to cry immediately. "I've been thinking about this, and I've realized something."
"What?" Jack said, coming into the dining room.
"That I want this as much as Christopher," Katherine said, lowering her head.
"And Eddie?" Karen asked.
"I love him too," Katherine said, not looking up.
"Why can't you just make a choice and pick one of them?" Jack said.
"I love them both equally," Katherine said. "I know I chose Edward before, but that was because Paul suggested a long term relationship. This is just one night."
"What if he wants more?" Karen asked her sister.
"There's only going to be one night," Katherine said firmly. She went over to Karen and kissed her cheek. "Thank you for taking the children for me for tonight. I'll come and get them tomorrow morning." With that she left the room and then walked out of the penthouse after saying goodbye to her kids quickly.
~~~
Katherine had been standing in front of Christopher's apartment building in the rain for twenty minutes, trying to get the courage to go inside. She closed her eyes briefly and then felt a hand on her arm. She opened her eyes and met a pair of familiar green ones.
"You still want to do this?" Christopher asked softly as he took her hand, leading her across the sidewalk.
"Yes, but... I'm going to need a little time before I can," Katherine said as they walked into an elevator. As it started up, she leaned her head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat.
"I love you Emma," Christopher said, putting his arms around her.
Looking up at him, Katherine nodded and said, "I love you too Paul."
Christopher smiled and wiped the tears from her cheeks with his thumb. The elevator stopped then, and he led her out, taking the overnight bag she had brought with her.
As they walked together into his apartment, Katherine was surprised to see all the windows were open to the let in the soft light of the rainy day outside. She then noticed a meal set up on the coffee table in front of the couch.
"I wanted to make you something," Christopher said, coming back from his room. He had put Katherine's overnight bag in his room, placing it in his closet.
"This is my favorite meal," Katherine whispered as he took her hand.
"I know," Christopher said as they sat down on the couch.
While Katherine had been true when she said she loved the fettuccini alfredo, she only picked at the pasta on her plate, eating a few noodles.
"Emma," Christopher said softly, putting his own plate on the coffee table. "You don't have to do this just to please me."
"I know," Katherine said, bringing her glass of soda to her lips. "I've realized though that I want to do this too Paul."
"Really?" Christopher said, brightening.
Katherine nodded. Then her face took on a troubled look and she turned to Christopher. "I told my sister before I came here that this is going to be the first and only time," she said softly. "I love my husband Paul, but I love you as well."
"Yet you can't be with me," Christopher couldn't help say.
"I took vows in church when I married Edward," Katherine said, trying not to notice that Christopher flinched when she said her husband's name. "I am sinning enough as it is."
"You don't really believe that do you?" Christopher asked. When she nodded, he sighed and said, "I'd had a hope, but I didn't put too much on it." He then stood up and picked up the two mostly full dinner plates.
"May we go to the bedroom now," Katherine said, standing up as he walked into the kitchen.
There was a loud crash and then Christopher came out. "You want to go now?" he asked, surprised.
"Don't you?" Katherine said, trying to say it teasingly.
"Yeah, I do," Christopher said. He walked over to her and then took her hand. "Let's go then."
Katherine felt her heart start pounding heavily as she entered his bedroom. She looked down at the bed as Christopher opened the curtains enough to let in the fading light.
"Sit with me for a little bit," Christopher then said, sitting on the edge of the bed. When Katherine sat next to him, he drew her close to him, just holding her tightly.
"Let's lay down," Katherine suddenly heard herself whisper. She moved onto the bed after removing her boots and lay on her side as Christopher did so as well. "You can kiss me now," she said a little loudly.
"Thank you Emma, I love you," Christopher said leaning his head to hers. He pressed his lips to hers, relishing the taste of her lips.
Katherine sighed as all thoughts of her husband disappeared and she deepened the kiss, pushing her tongue hesitatingly into Christopher's mouth.
It was as if that was Christopher's secret cue as he started removing Katherine's clothes slowly. When he had her blouse and bra off, he simply brushed his fingers against her breasts, not wanting to scare her off like last time. He then took off her trousers with some of her help and then her panties. She was naked, and he sat up, staring down at her.
"Paul, please don't," Katherine said as he moved down to her legs.
"I want to Emma," Christopher said as he spread her legs apart gently. He kissed the top of her thigh and then trailed his lips down to her entrance.
When she felt his tongue on her, stroking slowly, Katherine cried out and clenched her hands into fists. "Oh Paul, you don't- don't need to," she said even though she was moaning in pleasure.
Christopher didn't pay any attention, and he continued to pleasure her.
"Oh, oh god!" Katherine yelled as she reached the edge. She was barely aware of Christopher coming up to her as she recovered from her orgasm. Breathing harshly, she turned to him. "Why did you do that?"
"To give you pleasure," Christopher said, stroking her lip gently. "Your husband never did that with you?"
"No, and I've never done anything to him," Katherine said. She suddenly sat up and then turned to Christopher, removing his clothes hurriedly. Once he was naked she lowed her mouth down to his member and, hesitating a little, enveloped it in her mouth.
As Katherine was teasing him, Christopher lay back on the bed gritting his teeth and trying not to do anything that would hurt her. Never had a woman done this to him, so he hadn't known how pleasurable it would be. After ten or fifteen minutes, he finally gave a loud groan and then achieved his release.
Sitting up, Katherine looked down at Christopher and she blushed deeply. "I didn't hurt you did I?" she asked, looking worried.
"No, of course not," Christopher answered, smiling.
"I do love you Paul," Katherine said. She straddled his body suddenly and was about to let his member into her, when Christopher stopped her.
"Before I forget," Christopher said as he gently pushed Katherine off of him. He turned to his nightstand and opened the drawer pulling something out. He tried to keep the thing in his hand out of Katherine's sight, but she still saw it.
"A condom?" Katherine asked, feeling her cheeks grow red.
"So my skin is never touching you inside," Christopher said, looking embarrassed himself now. "So you're still you're husband's."
"Thank you Paul," Katherine said. She waited until he was done putting the condom on before she kissed him deeply.
Christopher put his hands on her hips and then led her down to the mattress. He pulled away from the kiss and they stared at each other as he entered her slowly.
"Oooh Paul..." Katherine moaned softly, staring at their now connected bodies.
"You're a wonderful woman Emma," Christopher said as he started to move in and out of her gently. As he felt her tightness around him and heard her moans, he was reduced to tears, crying quietly.
"Paul," Katherine said. "I'm staying all night," she said, reaching up and wiping away his tears. She wanted to try and take his mind from the fact it was just one night.
"We'll do something different later, I just want to feel this right now," Christopher said. "Thank you so much Emma."
Katherine nodded and then wrapped her arms around Christopher's neck, pulling him into a passionate kiss.
When they pulled away to breathe a few minutes later, Christopher decided to try something. He moved down her face, past her neck down to her breasts.
When she felt her left breast being sucked on, Katherine gasped and she screamed out, "Oh god Paul, Paul!" as she climaxed repeatedly around him.
"Emma... Katherine... oh my god," Christopher then groaned as he himself climaxed.
It took them a few minutes to recover from that, and when they did, Katherine was surprised and pleased that Christopher was still lying on top of her.
Christopher raised his head and smiled at her. "That was perfect," he said, brushing some of her hair out of her face.
"I know," Katherine said. She stroked his hair and then pulled him down to her for another deep kiss.
~~~
Across town, Karen was pacing in the living room while Jack was putting their niece and nephew to bed. She had a crazy urge to run to Christopher's apartment, but knew it wouldn't do any good. She turned from the window and saw that Jack was in the doorway watching her.
"I'm sure by now..." Jack began to say, but he stopped.
"It's too late to do anything," Karen said. She sighed and then sat on the piano bench. "I should have tried harder to convince her not to go."
"Kare, you're sister is her own woman," Jack said, walking to her and sitting down next to her. "And she's going to make her own decisions."
"I know," Karen said, turning to the piano and placing her fingers on the keys, but not pressing down on them.
"You did try to give her advice, which is what any loving sister would do," Jack said, putting his arm around her waist.
"Yeah," Karen said. When Jack started to kiss her temple, she sighed and then leaned on him. "I did everything I could have done."
"That's right Kare," Jack said. "Just remember that okay?"
"I will poodle," Karen said, looking up at him. She managed a small smile and then put her arms around his neck.
"Want me to play for you?" Jack said when they let go of each other.
"Okay," Karen said, nodding.
Jack placed his fingers on the piano and then started to play, after saying, "This should cheer you up a little."
There is a pain, inside my heart
You mean so much to me
Girl, I love you, girl, I love you so bad
And if you leave, my pain will go
But that's no good to me
Girl I love you, yes I love you so bad
Well it feels so good, sometimes it feels so bad
This is worse than anything I've ever had
There was a pain, but now you're here
And I don't fear a thing
Girl, I love you, yes I love you so bad
And she said, boy I love you
Boy I love you so bad
Girl, I love you
Girl, I love you so bad
Well it feels so good, sometimes its feels so bad
This is worse than anything I've ever had
There was a pain, but now you're near
And I don't feel a thing
Girl, I love you
Girl, I love you so bad
And she said
To Jack's surprise, Karen took over, singing the next two lines for him.
Boy I love you (Karen sang, smiling at Jack)
Boy, I love you so bad
Jack smiled, laughing slightly, and kissed Karen's cheek and then her lips before finishing the song, singing:
Girl, I love you
Girl I love you
"That was a pretty song," Karen said, putting her arms around his neck.
"Um Kare..." Jack began, taking his fingers off the keyboard. "I-"
Karen cut Jack off by pressing her lips to his roughly. "Let's go to bed honey," she said when she pulled away. She got off the piano bench, pulling Jack with her.
Following his wife up to their bedroom, Jack waited until they had gotten to the top of the staircase before stopping. He then lifted Karen into his arms and carried her into the room, closing the door behind him.
"Why do you carry me like this sometimes?" Karen asked as he set her down on the bed.
"I dunno, it's something fun to do," Jack said as he took off her shoes and then his own.
"Well it's incredibly romantic too poodle," Karen said, sitting up as Jack sat on his knees next to her. She kissed his cheek before she turned and got onto the bed, lying out on the mattress.
"Kare, you know... I've been wondering," Jack said, looking embarrassed. "Would it be really strange if I told you I wanted to make love to you on the balcony one time tonight?"
"Outside?" Karen asked, sitting up. She got off the bed and went over to the balcony doors. "And where would we do this?"
Jack didn't answer, hurrying out of the bedroom. When he came back inside, he was carrying a few blankets in his arms.
"Alright, I guess we're making love on the balcony tonight," Karen said as Jack walked out. She stood in the doorway watching as he made a little bed for them. "Poodle, we're only going to do it once out here tonight," she said when Jack was finished.
"Sure Kare," Jack said easily. "I wouldn't want you to get sick." He threw two robes onto the doorway and then pulled Karen outside and onto the blankets. "Slow?"
"No, fast right now Jackie," Karen said.
Jack nodded and then together they first pulled off her clothes, then his. He followed Karen under the top blanket and then got on top of her body. He kissed her deeply for a long time before finally entering her.
Karen shivered, partly from the cold and also from pleasure as Jack started to thrust in and out of her quickly.
"God Kare," Jack moaned as he went in and out of her body. "Do you know how much I love to fuck you?"
"Yes, I know Jackie," Karen whispered, digging her nails into his back.
Moaning, Jack suddenly sat up and pulled Karen with him. Before she could react, he put his hands on her hips and moved her up and down on his member.
Now Karen was really shivering from the cold. She could barely concentrate on moving to continue their lovemaking, but Jack was taking care of that part for her. As she buried her face in Jack's neck a few minutes later, she moaned as her body and Jack's too broke out into a sweat.
"Kare, a little more and then we'll go inside," Jack said, gasping at the friction between their bodies.
"I don't give a damn about the cold Jackie," Karen said in a husky voice. "Just fuck me."
Jack nodded and then pushed Karen back on to the blankets. He went even faster then, pumping in and out of her body without even making a steady rhythm.
"J-Jackie, I don't want people to hear-" Karen to say a long time later. She felt her orgasm coming and she pulled Jack's lips to hers, muffling her screams as she came around him, her body lifting up off the blanket.
As he continued to thrust in and out of Karen, Jack too reached his climax and he moaned loudly, though it was muffled.
When she was sated, Karen pulled away from Jack's mouth after kissing him deeply. She shivered, now really feeling the cold because of the sweat on her body.
Reaching over, Jack grabbed his robe and then Karen's, which he gave to her. "It's a good thing I brought these out with us," he said as he pulled out of Karen's body gently. He pulled on his robe and then waited for Karen to do so also. "Let's go inside to bed."
Karen followed Jack into their bedroom, making sure the balcony doors where closed firmly behind them. When they got to their bed, she pushed Jack down on the mattress before lay on top of him.
Jack hurriedly kissed her before Karen straddled his lap. With a little difficulty, they managed to pull off their robes and Jack then settled Karen onto him, entering her quickly with his member. "I love you," Jack moaned, looking up at her as she moved up and down, her breasts literally bouncing.
Throwing her head back, Karen started to cry out, saying everything with complete euphoria. "Umm, oh Jackie, this feels so good. Want me to go faster Jackie?"
"Yeaaah," Jack said, drawing out the word.
"Honey, touch me," Karen said. She saw that Jack was hesitating and she said a little more urgently, "Touch me damn it, anywhere."
Instantly, Jack's hands were on her breasts, rubbing them and fondling the nipples.
Karen flicked her tongue out and just touched her lips as she moaned over and over.
After a while, Jack let one of his hands on her breasts trail down where he started to stroke her more sensitive place with his fingers.
"Oh Jesus... fuck JACKIE!" Karen cried out as she suddenly climaxed.
Jack thrust up a couple more times before he literally exploded inside of her. "You're so tight around m-me Kare... oh Kare, KARE!" he cried out in ecstasy
A few seconds later they climaxed together again and then a third time before they stopped, Karen lying on top of Jack's body, exhausted.
"I think we should get some sleep now poodle," Karen said after she had given Jack a long deep kiss.
"Good idea," Jack said. He put his arms around her body and then settled back on the pillow, closing his eyes.
"Good night," Karen said, kissing the corner of his mouth. She then rested her head on his chest and fell asleep soon after that.