Chapter 21
"Mom, when are they going to get here?" asked Belle anxsionly, as she waited for her father and Kate to arrive. "John called from the plane, he said that they'd be here soon.", said Roman as he looked at Marlena. "I want to know what the surprise is that he said that him and Kate are brining home", said Marlena. Belle smiled as she watched her mother and Roman together, even though her parents were't together anymore they seem happy with the way things turned out. Just than Philip came up behind Belle, wrapping his arms around her waist, 'Hey, they here yet?" he asked. Belle shook her head. "Are they here yet?" called Brady as he, Sami and Lucas came walking towards Belle and Philip. Both of them shook their head. "There they are!' yelled Sami as she saw John walking towards them. "Dad...Dad" cried Belle as she ran towards her father. "Hey,Izzy. My god have I missed you", said John as he pulled his daughter into a hug. Roman and Marlena both approached John, "So John, what's the reason that you had to cut your honeymoon short?" asked Roman as he extended his hand and shook Johns. "And what's the big surprise?, asked Marlena with a smile on her face.
"Well, the reason why we had to cut the honeymoon short was actually two reasons.....the first being......." started John, but was stopped when they saw Kate walk up to them carrying a baby, 'The reason was that....well we had the baby.' said Kate smiling. "Oh my goodness, she's beautiful", Marlena said as she looked at the baby. "What did you name....." started Philip. 'Her....we named her Pheonix Michelle Black", said John as he kissed the top of Kate's head.
"Roman can I talk to you and Marlena for a second?" asked John. Nodding thier head, they left Kate with the kids. "John you said that there was two reasons...what was the second?" asked Marlena. "Well that's why I wanted to talk to you. Tony.....was in Hawaii. He found Kate and I......he took Kate but I was able to find her, only because he wanted me too." "Did he hurt her or the baby?" asked Roman. John shook his head, 'No, the baby wasnet born till after he fell off the cliff..." said John. Marlena shook her head, "Cliff?" she asked. "When I found Kate, Tony and I fought, but I was able to untie Kate, than I went after Tony, we both fell off the edge of a cliff, but I managed to hold onto a branch...Tony fell. Kate helped me back up, and that's when the baby was born, I had to delieve her." Roman looked over at Kate and the baby, "Well John, seems like you had a hell of a honeymoon. But is Tony dead for sure?" asked Roman. "There's no way for him to have survived that fall. He's dead." said John.
"Kate, she's so beautiful", said Belle as she looked at her new baby sister. "What made you come up with the name Phenoix, mom?" asked Lucas. Kate smiled, "I don't know actually, it seemed so perfect for her", answered Kate. "Kate, I hope that Lucas and I will be as happy are you and John are. You seem so prefect together" said Sami as she looked over at her parents talking to John. "Thank you Sami, that means alot to me". "Well are you guys ready to head home?" asked John as he walked up to Kate and his baby girl. Kate nodded her head. "Oh....before I forget, sunday you are all invited to the church for Pheonix's baptisim." said Kate. "You planned it already?" asked Brady, "I called the preist from Hawaii and asked if it was possible to do it when we got home, and he asid that sunday would be the perfect day." said John. "We'll be there" said Marlena, "Well we should get you guys home. See you all on sunday." said Roman as he, Marlena, John and Kate headed out to the car.
"Thank you for the ride......we'll see you guys on sunday", said John as he and Kate got out of the car, carrying Phenoix. "No , you guys' deserve it." said Marlena. John and Kate waved to Roman and Marlena as they drove away. Entering the house, John smilied, "Ah home sweet home". "Yes indeed...I can't believe how late it is, we should get Pheonix to bed so that we too can get some rest." said Kate with a yawn. "Hey babe, why don't you head to bed, I'll put Pheonix to sleep", said John as he took Arwen from Kate's arms. Nodding her head, Kate kissed Pheonix on the head and headed up stairs.
"Come on baby girl, it's you bed time." said John as he carred his daughter into her room. Just than Pheonix began to cry, as John was about to lay her down. "Okay, so you don't want to sleep right now...how bout I sing or something to you."? asked John as he walked over to the rocking chair and took a seat.
Come stop your crying
It will be all right
Just take my hand
Hold it tight
I will protect you
from all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry
As Kate started walking down the stairs, she heard John singing.Walking towards Pheonix's room Kate peaked inside as she leaned on and doorframe and watched her husband sing to thier daughter.
For one so small,
you seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here Don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always
Looking down, John noticed that Pheonix had fallen asleep in his arms. "Night baby girl", he said as he put her in her crib. "How long have you been standing there?", he asked as he walked towards Kate. "Not long, I heared you singing, it was wonderful", said Kate as she placed a kiss on John's lips. John closed the door to Pheonix's room slightly and pulled Kate closer, kissing her passionatley. "John...you remember this is how we got her", Kate said with a chuckle. John nodded his head and leaned in for another kiss. "Come on let's go to bed". John said as he grabbed Kate's hand in his and headed up the stairs.