Chapter 13

'This is it..' thought John as he was shaving. Just than there was a knock at the door, "Mr. Black, it's time". As he headed out of the door, John took one last look at his room, "Are you sure, I mean I thought that….. " The man just shook his head.

It was early in the morning and Kate knew that she had to get up, Brady and Nicole would be brining Phoenix home anytime now. Just than there was a knock at the door, quickly Kate dressed and ran towards the door. "How can I help…" called Kate as she opened the door but was shocked to find no one there. Looking down she noticed a bouquet of a dozen red roses with a card. Opening the card she read, 'My dearest Kate, It's been a long time since I've seen you, but I promise that soon I will be with you. That we will be together. John.

Ohh ohh...


When the visions around you,
Bring tears to your eyes
And all that surround you,
Are secrets and lies
I'll be your strength,
I'll give you hope,
Keeping your faith when it's gone
The one you should call,
Was standing here all along..

Tears began to form in Kate's eyes as she finished reading the letter and closed it. Taking the flowers in the house, Kate headed towards the kitchen. Just than there was another knock at the door. Quickly Kate placed the flowers in a vase full of water and once again ran to the door. "Mommy", cried Phoenix as she wrestled out of Brady's arms. "Hey baby, did you have fun with Brady and Nicole?" asked Kate. Phoenix smiled, and once put down she headed towards her room. "Kate are you okay, you look like you've been crying", said Nicole. "I just got a card and flowers from John, he says that soon he'll be home, but he didn't say how long."

And I will take
You in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you

A few hours later, Brady and Nicole had left and Kate decided that she and Phoenix would go for a walk. "Mommy, do you know when daddy's coming home? I miss him". She said as she took her hand in her mothers. Smiling Kate shook her head, "No I don't baby, but I'm sure it will be soon."

"Kate, I love you so much. I can't wait till I'm home and I can hold you in my arms."

I've loved you forever,
In lifetimes before
And I promise you never...
Will you hurt anymore
I give you my word
I give you my heart (give you my heart)
This is a battle we've won
And with this vow,
Forever has now begun...

Opening the door, Kate noticed that the lights had all been turned off and when she reached for the light switch they didn't work. "Mommy what's going on?" asked Phoenix, "I don't know". Walking into the house and entering the living room Kate saw candles lit everywhere. "Mommy look", said Phoenix. Kate picked up a small folded note that Phoenix was pointing to. 'My dearest Kate, the time has come, I'm finally home'. Before Kate could say anything, John appeared from around the corner. "John…Oh my god…" cried Kate as she ran up to him. John opened his arms and accepted Kate right away. The two had an emotional reunion. "John you're here….and your walking..oh my god…how…" cried Kate, as she tired to make sense. "I wasn't' only in rehab, I was also pysical therapy" said john as he leaned down and kissed Kate. " I told you that I'd be coming home to you. I love you". Kate kissed John passionately, "I love you too". Just than Phoenix came running, "Daddy, your home". John picked her up and kissed her. "I'm home baby, I'm home and I'm not going anywhere." "Daddy. Will you tuck me in, I'm tired." John nodded his head, "I'll be right back", he said as he kissed Kate than headed to put Phoenix to bed.

Just close your eyes (close your eyes)
Each loving day (each loving day)
I know this feeling won't go away (no..)
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you..
This I promise you..

John came back within minutes, "She's asleep". Walking towards Kate, John leaned into her; 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 Kate?" asked John. "It's just that I can't believe that you're here, in my arms, I've wanted this for so long John. I love you." "I love you to Kate." 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.

Over and over I fall (over and over I fall)
When I hear you call
Without you in my life baby
I just wouldn't be living at all...

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.

And I will take (I will take you in my arms)
You in my arms
And hold you right where you belong (right where you belong)
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you baby

Just close your eyes
Each loving day (each loving day)
I know this feeling won't go away (no..)
Every word I say is true
This I promise 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 a blanket off the couch and placed it over top of them as they fell asleep in each others arms. "I love you Katie Girl, and only you", whispered John before he too fell asleep.

Every word I say is true
This I promise you
Ooh, I promise you...

The End

I know that I've said that before but this time it's for real. This is the final chapter for this sequal story. I hope that you'll have enjoyed this as much as I have enjoyed writing it. I know that I didn't keep it up to date as much as I would have liked to, but it's done now. I hope that people will R/R, with doing that it makes me feel like I've done a good job on the story. I would like to thank everyone who read 'Love Again' and who read 'Strong Enough' I hope that you go away satisfied as I am. Thanks again. Chickee.