Chapter 23
A month had passed since the baptism, and nothing could be better. It was Christmas eve and and there was a party going on at Alice's that everyone was invited to.
"John, we need a sitter for Pheonix and it's christmas eve." said Kate as she pulled on her dress. "Hey, we could always stay here, and do our own thing for christmas eve", whispered John as he wrapped his arms around Kate's waist and began kissing her neck. "No, we promised we'd go to the party......." chuckled Kate as she turned around to face John. "Okay....how bout we call Will, he can babysit Pheonix?", said John as he kissed Kate on the lips and headed into the bathroom.
"Hey Lucas, it's mom. I was wondering if Will would be willing to babysit for John and I tonight?", asked Kate. "Hang on I'll ask........He said he'd love to babysit." said Lucas. Kate smilied, "Alright, tell him he can come by in about half an hour. John and I are heading to Alice's for the party." "Yeah, Sami and I are going to be there too. See ya in a bit", said Lucas as he hung up the phone. "Okay, buddy, let's get you over to grandma Kate's."
As John came out of the bathroom, he saw Kate standing at the door. "What's up?" he asked. "We have a sitter, so you and I are going to the party", said Kate with a huge smile. As John walked up to her, he placed a kiss on her cheek. "I love you", he whispered as the door bell rung. "That's will, can you go and get Pheonix?" said Kate as she walked towards the door. "Will, honey. Thank you so much for doing this on such sort notice", said Kate as she pulled Will into a hug. "It's no problem grandma, I'd love to babysit for you and John. Go have fun at the party." Will said as John came around the corner with Pheonix.
"Here she is Will, she's sleepy so she should be asleep in awhile. We'll be home no later than midnight, so that you can get home at a decent time in order for christmas", said John as he handed his daughter to Will. "Okay, go have fun you too", said Will as he pushed John and Kate out the door. "Betcha he get's that from his mother". said Kate with a laugh, as she and John walked to Alice's.
Let it snow, let it snow
Hey, it's another christmas holiday
Its a joyous thing let the angels sing
Cause we're together
We got a thing can't let it slip away
No, outside it's raining sleet
When our bodies meet
I don't care about the weather
Let it snow, let it snow
Outside it's cold but the fire's blazin'
So baby let it snow
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Ohhhh, come over here and help me trim the tree
As they walked into Alice's they were greeted by Belle and Sami. "Hey dad, Kate. I wasn't sure if you guys were going to show up", said Belle as she hugged the two of them. "Kate called and asked if Will would babysit, so he's over there and thier here", answered Sami.
"Well, how bout I get you a drink babe?" asked John as he took Kate's coat and placed it on the hook and headed to the bar. "Rex, can I get two christmas pina colda's." asked John. "Sure thing John." Rex said as he turnd to make the drinks.
Ohhhh, come over here and help me trim the tree
I wanna wrap you up baby
Then you'll see you're the only present
I need There's so much more
Waiting for you in store
From this precious day
I can gladly say
There's no place I'd rather be
I know you are my everything, come a little closer
God must have sent you down from heaven
"Here you are my dear", said John as he walked up to Kate and handed her the drink. "Thank you", said Kate. "So...this is quite a turn out." John said. Kate nodded her head in agreement. "John...Kate, glad to see you here." said Roman and Marlena. "Merry Christmas, you too", John and Kate both said.
Oh yeah, mmm
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on your troubles will be out of sight, yeah
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on your troubles will be miles away, oh
"Marlena, may I have this dance?", asked John as he placed his drink on the table and took Marlena's hand in his. "Yes", she said as they walked out onto the dance floor. Roman and Kate watched as Marlena and John moved to the music. "Kate...it is christmas, how bout you and I have a dance?", asked Roman. Kate smilied, and took Roman's hand. "I'd love that Roman".
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore, ah
Faithful friends who are dear to us
They gather near to us once more, ooh
Through the years we all will be together and
If the fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bow, oh yeah,
oh And have yourself a merry little Christmas now, oh, oh
"John, I always thought that this would be us...ya know celebrating christmas together, after everything that has happend." Marlena said as she watched Roman and Kate dance. "Marlena, I know that things didn't turn out the way we hoped, but they did turn out for the better", John said as he tried to reassure Marlena. "I know your right, I'd don't think I've seen Kate so happy...or you. You guys have a beautiful baby girl....."Marlena started, but was stopped when John turned and saw Belle dancing with Philip, "But so do we", he said. Marlena smilied and leaned closer into John as they continued to dance.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
They gather near to us once more, oh, oh
Through the years we all will be together and
If the fates allow, oh yeah
But 'til then we'll have to muddle through somehow, oh yeah, oh, oh
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now, ooh yeah, oh, ooh
"Kate, thank you for the dance. I'm so happy for you. You deserve the best, and you got the best. Merry Christmas" said Roman as he placed a soft kiss on Kate's cheek. "Thank you Roman...for everything." said Kate, as she walked to over to John.
"Well, this has been great. But we should really get home and let Will head home", said John as she took Kate by the hand. Just than a familiar song came on. "John we have to dance to this before we go...please?" Kate told John as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Okay", he agreeed. Roman and Marlena, joined John and Kate on the dance floor, as did everyone else that was at Alice's.
When you light those candles
Up there on that mantel, setting the mood well,
I just lie there staring
Silently preparing to love on you well,
I can feel the heat from across the room
Ain't it wild what a little flame can make you wanna do
"Merry Christmas,fancy face. I love you so much." said Bo as he placed a soft kiss on Hope's lips. "I'm glad that this year has almost passed, after everything that has happend, I just want to start ove again", Hope said as she leaned into her husband.
"Philip, you know after everything between Shawn and I, I'm glad that you were there for me and that you were pasiont with me. And that's why I love you", whispered Belle as she leaned in for a kiss. "Belle.....did you just say.....I...." Philip tired to say but couldn't get the words out. "Philip, you heard me right.....I love you...". A smile came across Philip's face, "I love you too Belle, I always have and I always will", he said as he placed a soft kiss on her lips.
I melt every time you look at me that way
It never fails, anytime, any place
This burn in me is the coolest thing
I've ever felt
I melt
"Oh, Jack look at everyone dancing. They all look so happy." Jennifer said as she and Jack entered Alice's. "Well, than we should be down there too." said Jack as he took Jennifer by the hand and headed. "Ah this is why I love you so much Jack, you always know how to put a smile on my face." Jennifer said as she pulled Jack down for a passionate kiss.
Don't know how you do it
I love the way I lose it, every time
Whats even better Is knowing that forever you're all mine
The closer you get, the more my body aches
One little stare from you is all it takes
"Merry Christmas, Doc. I love you so much, more than you can imagine." Roman said as he kissed Marlena. "Roman, this is more than I could have ever thought, I love you. Merry Christmas", she said as she kissed Roman passionatley.
I melt every time you look at me that way
It never fails, anytime, any place
This burn in me is the coolest thing
I've ever felt
I melt
Every time you look at me the way I melt,
I melt
As the song ended, eveyone went their own way. "Kate, how bout we head home.?" asked John as he grabbed their coats." Kate nodded in agreement. "Well, we're going to head out, let will get home." said Kate as her and John said good-bye to everyone. "Merry Christmas everyone", yelled John as he and Kate left.
As they continued to walk home, Kate noticed that it had begun to snow. "John, look", said Kate as she pointed up to the sky. "You know what they say about the first snow fall of the year Katie girl?" asked John as he laced his fingers through Kates. "No what do they say?", asked Kate. John smilied as he looked at his wife, Everything's magical when it snows, everything looks beautiful....just like you,"whispered John as he pulled Kate in for a passionate kiss.
As the arrived home, Will was sitting on the couch reading. "Hey you guys back already?" asked Will as he rose from the couch. "Yeah, we thought that you might want to get home", said John as he took out his walet. "Here's $40 for the night, thanks Will." said John as he handed Will the money. "Thanks John, I'll see you guys later. Have a good night", said Will as he left the house. "It's so beautiful", whispered Kate as she walked over to the window and watched the snow fall. "Merry Christmas, Mrs Black", said John as he walked up behind Kate and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Merry Christmas, Mr Black", whispered Kate.
The snow is falling, the city is white
Your eyes are shining like diamonds tonight
And we're all alone, there's no one home
You're fin'lly in my arms again
"I have a present for you" whisperedJohn as he pulled a box out of his pocket and handed it to Kate with his hands still wrapped around her waist. Opening the box, Kate saw a beautiful locket with a picture of her and John on one side and on the other side was picture of Pheonix. "John it's beautiful...thank you", said Kate. "Anything for my beauitful wife" an swered John as he put it on her. Just than Pheonix started to cry, "I'll get her",said John as he left Kate by the window and went to get his daughter. "Here's mommy", said John as he handed Pheonix to Kate. The three of them stared out the window and watched the snow fall,John drapped one of his arms over Kate's shoulders, while Kate held Pheonix.
The night is silent, and christmas is here
I couldn't ask for more than having you near
'Cause I love you, girl, and I always will
And now I know the moment is right
The moment is right
FLASHBACK.... "Are you sure?" asked John staring into her eyes. Nodding her head Kate smiled. Stepping closer, John kissed her forehead, "Than let's do this right", he said as he walked over to the night stand and placed his wedding ring on it. Kate walked up behind him and did the same.
'Cause I've been waiting to give this gift tonight
I'm down on my knees, there's no better time
It's something to last for as long as you live
Tonight, I'm gonna give you All my heart can give
FLASHBACK.... "There's something I need to tell you." John remembered Kate telling him before he left. He thought of the night he and Kate had made love on the roof top of Basic Black. It was wonderful and perfect, 'John think about what Marlena would want you to do' 'She'd want me to be happy' 'What makes you happy' without even thinking about it he told her. 'You do'.
I thought I'd give you something shiny and new
I tried to find something worthy of you
But I realized when I looked inside
There's some things that money can't buy Oh, no
FLASHBACK..... 'Your husband, my brother is still alive...so's your wife' When Bo had barged in on him and Kate he was in shock when Bo told the two of them that. He couldn't believe that Bo would say something like that. John yelled and told Bo it couldn't be true, that it was some fantasy he had because he wanted Hope back. But now they were heading to this island, in search of those people that were supposedly killed, maybe if they didn't find anything there than he would finally have the closure he needed with Marlena...........but what if she's alive and so is Roman..?
I feel the magic whenever you're near
I feel it even on this time of the year
'Cause I love you, girl, I always will
And now I know the moment is right
The moment is right
FLASHBACK..... Pulling away, Kate wiped the tears from her eyes. "John…I'm sorry I didn't tell……tell you about the baby before you left. I should have….I almost lost you." Pushing the stands of hair away from her face, John smiled, "Kate, you'll never loose me. You gotta have faith in that, and that I love you."
"Kate, when I was on the island, all I could think about was how I was going to get back home to you. I realized that even before I found out about Marlena and Roman, that I loved you. And when I found out that you were carrying my child, I realized that I needed to get back to you. I almost died trying to get home to you, I was backed up against a wall, but I over came it", said John as he pulled Kate down into another kiss.
'Cause I've been waiting to give this gift tonight
I'm down on my knees, there's no better time
It's something to last for as long as you live
Tonight, I'm gonna give you
All my heart can give
FLASHBACK... Opening the box, there was a diamond ring. "Katherine Roberts, I love you with all of my heart, your the mother of my child and the love of my life. I want to spend the rest of my life with you....so...will you do me the honor in becoming my wife?" asked John. Kate looked down at John with tears in her eyes....
You know I'll always be true to you
And you know I'm the one you can turn to
Oh, yeah Anytime, anyplace, or anywhere
You know that I'll always be there
Oh, baby
FLASHBACK.... "I love you John" mouthed Kate as she took John's hand in hers. "I now can pronounce you man and wife, ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to give you Mr. and Mrs. John Black." yelled the priest as cheering and clapping began. "You may now kiss the bride". With hearing that John pulled Kate into a long passionate kiss.
'Cause I've been waiting to give this gift tonight
I'm down on my knees, there's no better time
It's something to last for as long as you live
Tonight, I'm gonna give you
All my heart can give
FLASHBACK.... "John…it he okay?" asked Kate. Tears began to flow down John's face, "Kate….actually she's….she's prefect." he said through the tears, as he handed her to Kate. "John..she? We have a girl?" she asked. Looking down at her baby, Kate began to cry. John smiled, "Yes, we have a daughter, a beautiful baby girl." "John's she's beautiful.." started Kate. John nodded his head in agree meant, "Just like her mother. What should we call her?", he asked. Kate shook her head, "I don't know….how bout……Phoenix"
'Cause I've been waiting to give this gift tonight
I'm down on my knees, there's no better time
It's something to last for as long as you live
Tonight, I'm gonna give you
All my heart can give
"John, what are you thinking about?", asked Kate as she looked at his reflecton in the window. "I was just thinking about everything we had to go through to get to this point in our lives", answered John. "But it was worth it...wasn't it?", asked Kate. "Smiling John looked at his daughter, than at Kate, "More than anything in the world. I love you." whisped John as he kissed Kate. "I love you too, Pheonix". "I love you John...merry christmas." whispered Kate, as she felt John's arms wrapped around her and Pheonix as they continued to watch the snow fall.
The End
Authors Note: I hate to say it, but it is the end. It's been a blast writing this and I want to take the chance to thank everyone who helped me with the story, a big thanks goes out to Christina, for all the help. I couldn't have done a better job without her, so thank you Tina. I would also like to thank everyone that reviewd. It means alot to me that you all did that, it gave me the motivation to finish this story. The only thing that would have made me happier if this is how it turned out on the actual show, but since it didn't that's why I wrote. So in final, I would again like to thank everyone, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. I hope that everyone has enjoyed this story as much as I have. Hey you never know.....maybe there'll be another chapter to sequel.....Thanks again. Monica aka, chickee15