Chapter 18

After leaving the reception, John and Kate headed straight for the airport to catch their plane. "John I can't believe that the wedding is over, it was perfect," said Kate. John smiled and placed a kiss on Kate's lips, "No worries, because the honeymoon is just beginning. I love you".

A few hours later, they arrived at the honeymoon destination. "Hawaii" asked Kate with a surprise look on her face. "I wanted to take you somewhere where I knew that you would remember forever", answered John. Kate smiled and pulled John into a hug, "I'm going to remember anyplace you take me, as long as I'm with you." John kissed her, than helped her over to the front desk,. "Aloha welcome to Hawaii and the island of Kauai. How may I help you?" asked the receptionist. "John Black, we're here for our honeymoon." "Ah Mr. Black, your rental house it just a 5 minute drive from here, it's called Marc Princeville, its on our North Shore. Here are your keys to you house and keys to your car, enjoy your stay." she said as she handed John the keys. Walking out from behind the desk, the receptionist saw Kate, "Mrs. Black may I ask how far along you are?" Kate smiled as she placed her hands on her stomach, "I'm about 8 ½ months along now." "Well congratulations".

Moments later they arrived at their rental house. "Oh my god John, its huge", said Kate as she stepped out of the car. "Well I wanted to make you feel at home, especially since the baby is due soon", said John. "John this is perfect, but you know what would make it better?" said Kate. John walked up to her, "What would that be?" "Food, I'm starving". said Kate. John smiled, "Okay, let's put our bags away and than we'll go and get food. I know this really great place in town."

Within minutes they arrived at the small restaurant. "Café Hanalei Princeville Resort", sounds like a good place, said Kate. "It's one of the bests, they have the greatest food here too." John said as he took Kate's hand in his and led her to a table.

"Wow your right, they do have good food here. That was so filling, especially since I'm eating for two." Kate said as she took a sip of her water. Just than a familiar song was heard., "Katherine Black, may I have this dance?" asked John. Kate rose from her seat and nodded, "I wouldn't have it any other way", she said as she and John headed out on to the dance floor.

You've got a way with me
Somehow you got me to believe
In everything that I could be
I've gotta say-you really got a way
You've got a way it seems
You gave me faith to find my dreams
You'll never know just what that means
Can't you see... you got a way with me

It's in the way you want me
It's in the way you hold me
The way you show me just what love's made of
It's in the way we make love

Other couples began to join John and Kate as they were dancing. "John I love you so much" whispered Kate. John pulled her closer, "I love you too Katie girl."

You've got a way with words
You get me smiling even when it hurts
There's no way to measure what your love is worth

I can't believe the way you get through to me

It's in the way you want me
It's in the way you hold me
The way you show me just what love's made of
It's in the way we make love

Oh, how I adore you
Like no one before you
I love you just the way you are

It's in the way you want me
It's in the way you hold me
The way you show me just what love's made of
It's in the way we make love

It's just the way you are

"Come on babe., let's get back." John said as he laced his hands through Kate's.

'Go home John, back to your little place, but come morning, your going to wish that you were back in Salem.' a man thought to himself, as he watch John and Kate walk away.

The next morning, John awoke to find himself alone in the bed. Rising from the bed he called to Kate. "Kate….Kate…where are you?" he called, but got no answer. Just than out of the corner of his eye, he saw her out side on the beach. "Kate…Kate" he yelled as he ran towards her. "John what's wrong?' asked Kate. "I was calling you and….you didn't answer" he said trying to check this breath. "John it's okay, I'm here nothing happened. I just couldn't sleep, so I deiced to get from fresh air." said Kate as she pulled him into a hug. "Well since we're out here ya wanna go for a stroll?" asked John as he took Kate's hand in his, and headed down the beach.

If you need me, call me.
No matter where you are,
No matter how far.
Just call my name.
I'll be there in a hurry.
On that you can depend
and never worry.

You see, my love is alive
It's like a seed that only needs
The thought of you to grow.
So if you feel the need for company,
Please, my darling, let it be me.
I may not be able to express
The depth of the love I feel for you,
But a writer put it very nicely
When he was away from the one he loved.

He sat down and wrote these words:
No wind, no rain,
Nor winter's cold
Can stop me, babe
If you're my goal

No wind, no rain,
Can stop me, babe
If you wanna go

John and Kate continued to walk along the beach, laughing at jokes, keeping each other in good spirit.

"John stop for a second" said Kate. "Kate what is it?" he asked. Kate took his hand and placed it on her stomach, "The baby's kicking." she said laughing. "Oh my god..I forgot how that feels. Hey little one, its your dad, I know that you probably wanna come out, but how bout you hang on in there for a little while longer." John said as she smiled, than pulled Kate into a passionate kiss.

I know, I know you must follow the sun
Wherever it leads
But remember
If you should fall short of your desires
Remember life holds for you one guarantee
You'll always have me

And if you should miss my love
One of these old days
If you should ever miss the arms
That used to hold you so close, or the lips
That used to touch you so tenderly
Just remember what I told you
The day I set you free

"John, you know that there is nothing in this world, that is going to keep you and I apart." Smiling John nodded his head, "I know that, not even that mountain up there, or those caves over there. Nothing, because our love is stronger than ever, and my love for you will always be there." John said. "I love you so much, I can't even put it into words." said Kate with a blush. John just simply nodded. "How bout we go back to the house, you can have your shower and I can make us some breakfast." said Kate as she ran towards the house. "Hey wait up." called John as he ran after her.

Ain't no mountain high enough
Ain't no valley low enough (Say it again)
Ain't no river wild enough

To keep me from you

Arriving back at the house, John headed into the shower while Kate headed into the kitchen. "Hello Kate, long time no see" said a man's voice. As Kate turned around she dropped the plates that she had in her hand. "You……" she said.

"Kate, I hope that your done with breakfast, because I'm starving…" started John but stopped when he noticed the broken glass on the floor. "Kate…Kate..this isn't' funny, where are you?" called John as he walked around the house. Heading to the front door, John noticed that it was open with a note stuck to it. 'John, if you ever want to see your beloved wife again, you'll follow my direction specifly. You'll walk down the beach where you'll find more directions, follow them as well' , read John. "Dammit" yelled John as the threw the paper on the floor and headed towards the beach.

John found the other directions which led him to the caves that him and Kate were talking about earlier on top of the mountains. "Kate..Kate.. Are you in here?" yelled John as he entered the cave. "Oh my god Kate" yelled John as he spotted her tied up. As he removed the tape from her mouth, he asked her who had done this, but before she could answer there was a loud gun shot. John hit the ground, as Kate screamed in horror.

"Tony…..but your dead?" whispered Kate as she saw Tony emerge from the darkness of the cave. "That's where your wrong Kate, I am very much alive, although I cant say the same for my brother. Well brother John, it looks as if I have finally won this battle", said Tony as he turned to face Kate. "I hate to break it to you brother….but you missed" yelled John as he rose to his feet and tackled Tony from behind. The two began to throw punches left and right. John knocked Tony in the stomach which made him fall to the ground, giving John enough time to untie Kate. "Tony, why are you doing this?" cried Kate. Tony rose his head and smiled, "It's simple Kate, it's all about revenge on my brother, for taking the one thing that made me happy…..Kristen". John shook his head, "You would go to all this trouble because of something that happened in the past, Tony of all things, I thought that you would be able to come up with something better", joked John. As John turned to Kate, Tony ran out of the cave. "Kate, I want you to stay here, I'm going after him. I can't let him get away." with saying that John quickly kissed Kate than ran off after Tony. 'I'm sorry John, but I'm not going to loose you again.' Kate said to herself. As she left the cave, she saw John and Tony fighting on the cliff's edge. "John!!" she screamed as both John and Tony went over the cliff. "John……Nooo." she cried as she ran towards them.