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No Place Like Home
by Dizi

Chapter 4: Anniversary Part 1

As he'd thought, Jessie was delighted Sammy was pregnant and immediately started fussing over her when Victor told her about it the next morning. He missed the significance of the dreamy look on her face though when she was praising Sammy and telling her what a good mother she'd be.

Jessie wanted a baby more than anything and she intended to talk to Victor about it. He'd insisted on her going on birth control and she wanted off. She wanted to fill the house with children. It wasn't a new feeling, she'd meant to do it for a long time but they were so happy she hadn't wanted to push and change things. But lately it had seemed very... urgent. Luckily that urgency translated to sex. Her Victor really liked sex as he liked to call it, though she preferred 'making-love'. Because he did love her, she knew that, even if he didn't say it. Now, she had to talk him into it and if he said no...

She didn't know what she'd do but she wasn't going to let it go. She needed a baby. Quickly, Jessie deliberately turned her thoughts, it almost hurt sometimes to dwell on it.

Victor was shopping. She smiled at the thought wondering what he would come up with to get her. She'd made it clear if he wanted a dishwasher it was his, not hers. He decided he wanted it and called to say it would be delivered soon. Sammy was put in the basement - the one 'only used for emergencies, I swear' - being as a fully-grown wolf growling at them might impede the delivery of Victor's new toy.

She was in one of her dresses because there were going to be stranger's in the house, she also 'found' her glasses. But she wasn't wearing them with Victor around and that was that. She didn't care what he said, she was ugly with them on.

(knock knock)

Frowning, she hurried to the door. She hadn't heard a truck. Looking through the peek-hole, she saw a man in a cowboy hat and flannel shirt. He didn't look like a deliveryman. Didn't they wear uniforms?

Pressing the button for the intercom, she answered just like Victor had taught her, "Hello? May I help you?"

She got back just in time to see his eyebrows lift at her voice, "Yeah, lookin' fer Victor Creed. Supposed ta meet him."

Jessie was sure he would have mentioned someone coming, but they had been... busy. "I'm sorry I don't know who you mean, there's no one by that name here."

"Look, Lady, I ain't leavin' 'til I see him." The man used a gruff tone. He reminded her of Victor somehow. "So jus' go get him an' we can finish our business."

There was no way she was letting him in, she knew the rules. She wasn't even supposed to admit Victor even came here, much less lived here. At least she didn't have to lie. "I'm sorry there's no one by that name here."

He let out a huff. "Lady, I know he's either here or he's been here. Big guy? Looks like a blond rug? Like I said, we got business."

"Can you please wait? The phone's ringing." She was going to have to call Victor. Opening an end-table drawer, Jessie pulled out a little cell phone she'd never used except to learn how. Quickly, she dialed the only number in the memory and listened to it ring five times before going to voicemail. Victor had said that happened sometimes, and she tried again. And again she got no answer.

Then she heard the delivery truck. Closing her eyes and praying, she kept trying until they knocked on the door. With a sigh, she put the phone away and went back to the door.

"Yes?" she said hesitantly through the intercom.

"Got a delivery, name a Creed." Jessie's shoulders slumped and she opened the door to see a uniformed man with a clipboard and the other man was leaning against the wall, one eyebrow raised at her and a smirk on his face. He probably did know Victor, they acted a lot alike.

"I'll jus' wait inside." The man pushed past her before she could say anything.

"Wait!" What was she supposed to do now? "I don't think-"

"Then don't. I ain't leavin' without seein' Creed." he called.

"Is there a problem, Mrs.? Do you need me to call the police?" He was just like everyone else in town and had wondered about the strange couple living in this house, but strange or not if she needed help he was willing.

"Um, no, it's fine. The kitchen's straight back." She waited for his nod and followed the strange man to her living room. He seemed to looking for something.

"I don't even know your name, but I really think it would be best if you came back later." Jessie didn't want a problem today of all days. "Please, today's my anniversary, I really want it to be special." she begged.

"Name's Logan, an' it's up ta him if anythin' happens. Jus' lookin' ta talk ta him." He gave her a funny look. "Ya got a pet."

"Y-yes." Had she missed some fur when she'd cleaned? "She's put away for now."

"She's pregnant. Ya gotta be careful with a pregnant wolf." Her eyes went wide and he grinned at her. "Like I said, I know Creed's been here. Can smell him."

He was just like Victor. She hoped he got home soon. They were supposed to celebrate.

To Victor, it seemed like he'd gone over the entire mall and still had no idea what to get Jessie. He'd gotten another pair of glasses for her but that was really more for him. They were those little one's that clipped to your clothes so you could just hold them up when you wanted to see. Maybe she'd be more willing to use them. But he just didn't know what to get her as a present. It's not like she wanted new glasses.

He sighed in frustration, holding back a growl. Immediately, a portly balding salesman hurried over, "Can I help you find anything, sir?"

"Doubt it." He didn't see anything that he thought Jessie might like, but maybe it wouldn't hurt to ask. "It's my," he swallowed, "anniversary. Can't find anything for my wife." Well, they weren't really married but close enough.

The salesman looked around carefully, and gestured him over to the side. "Have you been to Victoria's Secret?" he asked in a low tone.

"Huh, ain't that a magazine?" He knew he'd seen it somewhere, but hadn't looked recently since he'd only been interested in Jessie.

"Friend of mine suggested I go there for my wife, and it turned out great. I recommend it to everyone." The little man exclaimed. "They're really helpful and got some great stuff. Go all the way down and then turn left, can't miss it. You'll find something," he winked. "I guarantee it."

The guy was married so maybe he knew. Victor followed his directions and his eyes widened at the sight as he entered the shop. Oh yeah, presents for Jessie and him. Mainly him. He could see his baby in any of these. All of them. Yeah, all of them. He had credit cards. His eyes started to glaze over seeing a bright red bra and panty set complete with garter belt.

"Hi! My name's Pam. Are you finding everything, okay?" She knew that look, it said 'commission'. His look also said 'repeat customer'.

"Yeah," he said breathlessly, "everything."

"Okay. Maybe we can start with your girl's size?" she asked helpfully.

Victor gave her a blank look, and then held out his hands. "This size."

She gave him a patient look realizing he was one of 'those'. "Listen, don't point, but look around the store. Do you see anyone about the size of your girlfriend?"

He tried, he really did, but none of them looked as good as his Jessie. "That one in the corner, but Jessie's built more."

Pam looked at the woman assessingly and nodded. "What kind of lingerie does she usually wear?"

"White." At Pam's steady gaze, he thought harder. "Uh, you know regular... stuff." How was he supposed to know? He just took it off her as quickly as possible.

"You probably don't want to get too extreme a change then, she might be embarrassed." she suggested.

He nodded, not really understanding. Jessie didn't seem to have any problems getting naked, so why would underwear bother her? But this lady seemed to know what she was talking about, as long as he got those red things he'd listen.

"Let me show you something." she led the way to a display, and he couldn't help feeling disappointed. They were lace and weren't white but... they didn't look as hot as those others. "Wait, give me a chance." she insisted and reached under a counter and pulled out a catalogue, quickly flipping through the pages. "Here, this is what they look like when they're on."

The underwear he was looking at looked liked pretty ordinary except they had lots of lace. But in the picture they looked a lot different. All that lace was in just the right places and didn't look like it covered much. He could go for these. "Alright, I'll take ten, all different colors, especially red."

"Um, maybe you'd like to look at a few other things? Get a variety?" she asked hopefully, crossing her fingers.

More is good. Very good. "Sure, show me what else you got."

And she did. Victor found himself favoring something she called 'babydoll', then there was the camisoles and thongs, but the real find was a nightgown that only came in white. It was just like the one he'd seen Jessie wear the night of the fire a year ago only it was sheer with lots of lace. Victor slipped in the red set he'd seen when Pam wasn't looking.

He left with a lot of boxes, gift wrapped for free, and a friendly suggestion to get flowers for his girl.

Happy with the way the day had gone so far, Victor opened the front door with his usual bang and a grin on his face. He immediately caught the scent.

The runt was in the house with his Jessie.

to be continued.

note:
draelyn- There's a reason he doesn't act like that and it'll come. I promise I didn't just change his personality with no explanation. Even he realizes there's something wrong for him to act so out of character.
Rogue 14- Well, he's just learning but you just can't take the psycho out of Sabretooth. Or I can't anyway, not completely.
GothikStrawberry- I'd like to see you taunt them that bad! And again there's a reason for his attitude toward Jessie. (sing-song voice) But I'm not gonna tell!
SabeyBaby- I tried to update for the last 3days but it wouldn't let me. Sorry for the wait. I just couldn't resist a little cliffhanger. (big grin)
Jinxeh- I'm so glad you like it! I'll watch for your Sabes story.

A quick warning in that I am going on vacation next week. Going home! (Yay!) Gonna see my Mommy! (Yippee!) I hope to post while there and will try to post 1 (maybe 2) more chapter before I leave. I'm actually going to move back permanently but hopenot toshirk on the posting. Also for the Jenny fans out there, I am diligently (when not packing or working) writing the Jenny sequel "Human and the Demon". Promise!

Next chapter: Wolverine and Sabretooth on his anniversary! Will Jessie still get to celebrate? Wait and see!

Thanks for reading and the support,
Dizi