Hi Readers,

This is my first story ever. I hope you like it. Let me know, please. Since I am new to this I can use all the help I can get. So you can e-mail me if you feel the need to help me. I want to thank everyone who has reviewed already. It sure makes me smile all day. Thanks to all who read my story and especially thanks if you review it.

Special thanks to Kerichi, Jamie, and Schnugs-Jennie for you reviews. I glad I surprised you with the last chapter. Being PM has its advantages (grin). Thanks for the hints Jennie on using the names too much. I tried to mix it up more in this chapter. I appreciate the help.

Sunny

Chapter Five - Revelations

Gavin and Terry, the chauffer, helped the Prime Minister load the unconscious Harry into the car. Natalie said dreamily, "He looks so sweet and innocent sleeping like that." David grinned as he held up the DVD, "I have the proof right here that Harry's fairly innocent and wants to be a good husband."

When they arrived at Harry's home, David rang the bell. Karen threw the door open looking around worriedly. She raised her hand to her mouth and gasped, "Oh, my God," when she looked over David's shoulder and saw her husband. His head was lolling and he was being propped up by Gavin and Terry.

David put his arm around his sister and said, "He's going to be fine. We're going to get him up to bed."

Karen's lip trembled as she said, "What is going on David? He looks so pale. He looks like he's dead."

They followed Terry and Gavin upstairs. David patted her back. "He's going to be fine in the morning. Let's get him in bed and I'll explain everything."

Natalie smiled up at them encouragingly. She could tell that Karen was truly worried about her husband. David left Karen alone with Harry. Karen removed his shoes and pulled the blanket over his chest. She sat on the bed and brushed the hair off his face. She turned out the light and drifted downstairs.

Natalie and David were in the den. David patted the sofa next to him and asked her to sit. He took her hands in his and looked earnestly into her eyes. "Karen, I just wanted to help to be sure of Harry's commitment to your marriage. I know you might not approve of my methods, but just hear what he has to say."

Karen looked incredulous, "I do not think he's in any position to say anything tonight."

David picked up the remote and punched up the DVD, "Just watch this and then make your decisions about where you want to go with your marriage, O.K? Ready?"

Karen looked confused but nodded. David pressed play and up popped the image of the inside of the Fairtrade office as Harry was coming around the corner trying to avoid Mia. Karen could see and hear everything as if she were right there watching. She saw Harry rebuff Mia. Then Harry was on the screen sobbing at his desk. Karen soon had tears streaming down her face, too. Then she saw Mia take the job David offered her. She squeezed his hand and whispered, "Thanks".

David stopped the DVD, "Karen the next part is in my office and I asked Harry some pointed questions. Are you ready to hear what he has to say?"

Natalie handed Karen some tissues and Karen dabbed her eyes. She took a shuddering breath and shook her head in affirmation. David pressed play again. Karen heard all about how the necklace came about and how Harry avowed that he regretted the whole affair. She saw and heard how he was glad Mia was out of his office and saw Harry asking David to speak to her for him. David paused the DVD again. Karen was deep in thought. She had heard everything she had been hoping was the truth, that there really was nothing between Harry and Mia. But she had been hurt so much, a small part of her heart was still saying, what if it was all an act for David just to get him to plead his case to her?

David saw her inner struggle with her emotions. He took her hands and said, "Karen, now I've got some confessing to do. I know you. You are a strong woman, but you have such tender feelings and have been hurt deeply. I know you still have doubts that Harry's telling the whole truth about everything."

Karen wiped at her eyes with the tissues, "I want to believe him. I truly do. You know how much I love Harry, but if he doesn't really want me, I don't want to be a substitute. Mia is so beautiful and I'm just well…" She shrugged. David countered, "Karen, you are beautiful, inside and out." Natalie chimed in, "Yes, you are beautiful and Harry thinks so, too. You'll see." Karen shook her head, "I'm still going to work on saving my marriage but how can I ever be sure?"

David ran his hand through his hair, "Well, here is the confession part. Please hear me out before you say anything. Being Prime Minister, I have certain access to the SAS equipment. That is how I got the film of Harry in his office and mine without anybody knowing I was filming. I also have access to expert interrogators who can utilize strong truth serums. I just wanted no doubt left in your mind. I had my chief interrogator help me administer the serum and question Harry while he was under the influence of it. That is why he is passed out upstairs."

Seeing the horrified look on Karen's face he quickly added, "I swear to you, Harry will be fine in the morning. This serum allows the interrogator the ability to break down any defenses and will permit nothing but absolute truthful answers. Shall I play it for you now?"

Karen looked athim in shock, "How could you? Have you lost your mind? This cannot be legal, drugging a citizen off the street. You could get into trouble."

David shook his head, "I'm sure it would be an enormous scandal if it got out, but Karen I did it for you and Harry. I was willing to risk it. Are you willing to see the absolute whole truth? Don't you want to put an end to this doubt once and for all? You will be able to have all the facts to move on with your life."

Karen sighed heavily. She couldn't go on like this. It was just a half a life living like strangers in their home, always unsure of how to proceed. The tension in the house was affecting Daisy and Bernie. She finally answered, "Yes, either way I want the uncertainty to be over. Go ahead, I'm ready."

David pressed play and the screen was filled with the image of Harry's face being struck by Richard waking him up. Karen watched in rapt attention as Harry confirmed that he had not slept with Mia, had not kissed her, nor did he love her. He was truly glad she was gone. He deeply regretted buying the necklace. Karen felt a great weight lifted off her shoulders. She wiped her eyes and smiled at David and Natalie. Her head snapped back around to the screen when she heard David's voice say, "Harry, if you could tell Karen right now how you feel about her, what would you say to her?" Harry still starring ahead responded in an even speech, "Karen, darling I am so sorry for all the pain I've caused you with my stupid impulses. I hope you can forgive me. I need you. I need our family together. Karen, I love you more than life itself. If you will just let me, I'll prove to you how madly devoted to you I am. Please Karen, I'm dying a little every day. I keep worrying that you are going to leave me. I want to hold you in my arms again and kiss your beautiful face. Please give me another chance. I beg you, love me again and let me love you." Harry was quiet and then his eyes slid shut.

The screen went black. Everyone in the room was wiping tears from their eyes now. Karen stood up. "I should have believed Harry. I could have lost the man I love. Why was I so stubborn?"

David held her as she cried into his shoulder. He said gently, "No, it's not your fault. You heard Harry. He takes the blame for his mistake. He just wants forgiveness and a chance to prove worthy of your love."

Karen gave him a huge hug and kiss on the cheek, "How can I ever thank you? You risked a lot for Harry and me. When did you say he will wake up?"

David answered, "Not until morning. He won't remember the interrogation session at all. He will probably think that he drank too much. Richard told me that a couple of aspirins will be all he needs if he gets a headache."

Natalie said, "I'm so happy for you and Harry. He looked so sweet and innocent sleeping in the car. I'm glad I got you this celebration gift. I was hoping everything would turn out like it did." She gave Karen a hug and handed her a wrapped present.

Karen said, "Thank you, Natalie. I'm so happy David found you, too. What's this present for?"

Natalie giggled. "Oh it's just something to raise both your spirits."

Karen opened the gift and started laughing, "Yes, I am sure this will lift Harry's spirits as well as other things. I've never worn anything like this before." Her cheeks were now tinged in pink.

Natalie said with conviction, "Then it's about time you added some Victoria Secret into your wardrobe. I got you three different colors. You'll look fabulous. I guarantee that Harry will be all over you shagging your brains out."

David said with mock shock, "Hey, that's my little sister you are talking dirty to."

His girlfriend placed both hands on her hips and rounded on David, "Well at least I didn't say he would be fucking her brains out. Ooops, sorry Karen. Your brother gets me all flustered."

Karen was grinning broadly, "It's fine. These are so lovely. I'll wear one tomorrow and let you know if it had the desired effect. Thank you Natalie. Thank you both for keeping Daisy and Bernie this weekend."

David said, "Happy to do it. Look at the time. We better go pick them up now. Mother will be waiting." He and Natalie walked to the door.

Karen waved. "Goodbye. Thank you for everything."

David, winking, replied, "You have a good weekend little sister . . . or should I call you Victoria Secret Angel."

Natalie gave him a playful slap on the arm, "Goodbye Karen, we'll take good care of the children. You and Harry enjoy your time together." Karen closed the door and bolted up the stairs.