Chapter 4
Arriving at Alice's, Kate noticed that it was fairly busy but was able to find a seat. 'Well this isn't quite how I pictured spending my day but I don't want to bother John..he has enough things on his mind', thought Kate as she took off her jacket and took a seat in a booth.
"Hey, are you busy"? asked John into the phone. "Great…because I need your help. I need you to come over right away", he finished as he hung up the phone. Just than there was a knock at the door, "Hello?" called a voice. Wheeling himself into the living room, John saw Belle and Philip standing in the doorway. "Thank you for coming over, your sister is upstairs", said John as Philip headed up the stairs. "So dad what are you up too that you want us to take Phoenix?" asked Belle. John smiled, "I can't tell you Izzy, but hopefully it will be worth it." "Okay we have got everything we need", called Philip as he came down the stairs carrying his sister. "Dada", cried Phoenix as she held out her arms to John. "It's okay sweetie, you're going to go with your brother and sister for the night. I love you", said John as he gave his baby girl a kiss on the cheek.
"I'll see you guys sometime tomorrow", said John as he watched Belle and Philip head out the door. "Good luck dad", yelled Belle as she closed the door.
"There's mom….I wonder what she's doing here", said Lucas as he and Sami walked into Alice's. "Why don't we go over and see" chuckled Sami as she took Lucas by the hand and walked up to Kate. "Mom, what are you doing here?" asked Lucas. "Kate isn't it yours and John anniversary?", asked Sami as she and Lucas took a seat. A sad look came upon Kate's face as she looked at the two of them. Slowly she nodded her head, "It is but John has enough things on his mind to remember a stupid anniversary.
"John you here?", a voice called as they walked into the house. "I came as quickly as I could". Walking into the kitchen they found John looking through the fridge. "Thank god you here, I could really use your help right now", said John looking at them. "Well than tell me what you need done, and I'll get started", they said with a smile of their face.
"What do you mean stupid anniversary?", asked Sami. "John is more concerned with walking, and frankly I don't blame him. I mean there's always next year", said Kate as she tried to hide her tears. "So your just going to sit here until the night passes than go home….mom you know this isn't right. Go home and be with John", said Lucas as he placed a glass of water in front of her. "I…." started Kate but was interrupted by her pager beeping. 'Kate, John needs you', she read aloud. "I have to get home to John, he needs me. I'll talk to you guys later", called Kate as she ran out the door.
"Marlena thank you for all the help. I hope that she likes it", John said as he placed a kiss on her hand. "John your wife thinks that you have forgotten about your anniversary, she better like this. Although she'll probably smack you for making her think that you forgot. But besides all that, your more than welcome", Marlena said as she bent down and placed a soft kiss on John's cheek. "Well I better get going, I paged her a few minutes ago, so she should be here any second. Good luck". With saying that, Marlena disappeared down the staircase.
Kate rushed home as fast as she could and when she opened the door she nearly had a heart attack. 'Oh my god..' she whispered as she looked around and saw the door dark but lit up with candles.
"John….John are you here?", called Kate as she walked into the living room. Stopping at the desk, Kate saw a bouquet of red roses with a small card between them. 'To my Katie Girl, I love you with all my heart and as long as we're together I always will. Happy anniversary.' Kate read aloud as tears began to form in her eyes.
Just than John came out from behind the kitchen door, wheeling himself to her. "Happy anniversary, Katie Girl" he said as he took her hand in his and kissed it. "John….I…I thought….",started Kate. "You thought that I had forgotten one of the most important days in my life. Kate no matter what happens, I could never forget the day that I married the most beautiful woman in the world." Tears began to fall down Kate's face as she leaned down and kissed John passionately.
"What's that smell?" asked Kate as she pulled herself away from John. "That would be dinner", he answered. Kate grabbed the handles to John's wheelchair and wheeled him into the kitchen. 'Oh my goodness..' thought Kate as she saw the table set for two with flowers and candles and a wonderful meal. "John, this is way too much", cried Kate. John took Kate's hand, "Nothing is too much for the one I love. Now let's eat", he finished, as they both took their seats and enjoyed the meal.
Sometimes when I'm down and alone
I feel just like a child with out a home
The love you give me keeps me hangin' on, honey
All I ever need is you
After dinner, Kate wheeled John back into the living room and than out of his chair and onto the blanket that John had laid out earlier.
"I love you so much Katie girl", said John as he placed his hand on Kate's cheek and pulled her close to him for a kiss. "I love you too John".
You're my first love, you're my last
You're my future, you're my past
Ohhh loving you is all I ask, honey
All I ever need is you
"This isn't quite how I pictured spending our anniversary", started John but was stopped by Kate as she placed a kiss on his lips. "I don't care John, all I need is you and I have you. Any other way wouldn't be right. As long as we're together I don't care".
Winters come and then they go
And we watch the melting snow
Sure summer follows spring, all the things you do
Give me a reason to build my world around you
( World around you )
Some men follow rainbows I am told
Some men search for silver, some for gold
But I found my treasures in my soul
And all I ever need is you
As John slowly leaned into Kate, kissing her passionately he gently laid her on the ground. Their hands began to roam each other's bodies, wanting to remove their clothing. Suddenly Kate pulled away from John. "What's wrong?" asked John as he looked concernedly at his wife. "John…..are you sure? I mean with your back and all…..can….", said Kate as she looked into John's eyes.
Smiling John let out a slight chuckle, "Kate, I'm fine….the only things that don't work are my legs. They don't affect anything else". Once John saw the smile on Kate's face he moved closer to her.
Without love I'd never find the way
Through ups and downs of every single day
And I won't sleep at night until you say
Honey, all I ever need is you
John placed his hands at Kate's side as their mouths met, savoring the heated passion between their lips. Kate moved her tongue to John's, rhythmically locking with his. Her hands wrapped around his neck adoringly, while his hands moved along her back. Kate removed her hands from his neck, not breaking the kiss as she removed her blouse that was half open.
La, La, La, La, La, La
The love you give me keeps me hangin' on
Honey, all I'll ever need is you
He leaned on her body, longing to feel her skin touching his. John's hands slowly made their way to her bra, undoing it he kissed her neck and lips in random succession. Kate's hands made their way to John's belt, letting his pants drop and his boxers shortly after. He than removed the rest of Kate's clothing. "John..make love to me". Kate whispered as she stroked his bare back.
La, La, La, La, La, La
But I found my treasures in my soul
Honey, and all I ever need is you
John kissed her neck, slowly moving to her breasts as he slowly entered her. He continued to move inside her as she arched her back, kissing John with all her effort. John rhymatic pattern that was within her, started to slow as they both reached their arousals. "I love you John", moaned Kate as she ran her fingers through his short hair. " I love you too Katie girl", breathed John slowly. Slowly removing himself from her, he pulled another blanket over top of them as they fell asleep in each others arms. "Happy anniversary", whispered John before he too fell asleep.
La, La, La, La, La, La