Return to Camelot
Part 18
The blue and green dots on the fabric of the examination gown mesmerized Sue Ellen as she apprehensively awaited the return of Dr. Aaron Chamberlain into the examination room of his office. J.R. sat in a chair next in the waiting room, disinterestedly thumbing through an old issue of Golf Digest, waiting for the invitation from Dr. Chamberlain to join Sue Ellen in the examining room.
Sue Ellen turned her head and stared at a painting on the wall. Her palms were sweating profusely while she waited for the results of her post-operative pelvic exam. A clean bill of health as far as how well Sue Ellen was healing after her surgery meant that she and J.R. could finally resume their normal conjugal activities.
Dr. Chamberlain wrapped his knuckles against the door before turning the doorknob and opening the door. Sue Ellen sat up straight on the examination table, apprehensively hoping that the results of her post-op examination would be positive.
Dr. Chamberlain chuckled, and then said; "I've never seen two more edgy people than you and J.R. in my entire life. Relax, Sue Ellen, I've got surprisingly good news. You are healing remarkably well. There aren't any signs of scar tissue and the results of your ultrasound indicated that your reproductive organs appear to be in perfect working condition."
Sue Ellen glanced at Dr. Chamberlain, her radiant smile lending an ethereal appearance to her face.
Sue Ellen softly said, "Are you sayin' what I think you're sayin', Dr. Chamberlain?"
Dr. Chamberlain nodded his head, 'yes,' saying, "Yes, Sue Ellen, you and J.R are free to resume your sexual relationship, however, I would caution you to take things slowly at first."
The doctor continued, "Sue Ellen, if you experience any discomfort or pain, or bleeding, I trust you'll have the good sense enough to refrain from going any further without checking with me, possibly even coming into the office for another exam, just to be on the safe side, alright?"
Sue Ellen smiled and said, "Of course, Dr. Chamberlain. Thank you for everything you've done for me…er, us."
Dr. Chamberlain smiled at Sue Ellen, and said, "There's no other patient I would rather have helped than you, Sue Ellen. Again, I want you to call me immediately if you notice any pain or discomfort, or if you notice any abnormal bleeding."
Sue Ellen said, "Thank you, Dr. Chamberlain. I will."
Dr. Chamberlain turned around before walking out of the examining room and asked, "How are you handling things emotionally?"
Sue Ellen softly spoke, "As well as can be expected, I suppose. I have good days and bad days, but the number of good days are becoming more and more frequent, if that's what you mean?"
Sue Ellen continued, "I am somewhat frightened by the prospect of havin' another ectopic pregnancy. I don't think I could go through the emotional strain of somethin' like that ever happenin' again."
Dr. Chamberlain smiled and said, "The chances of your having another ectopic pregnancy are roughly between ten and forty percent. The actual likelihood of another ectopic occurrence is much less probable."
Dr. Chamberlain added, "I'm pleased to learn that you're improving emotionally and starting to accept what happened."
Sue Ellen slowly smiled and said, "I don't know that I'll ever be able to accept the loss of our child, but I realize that what happened was through no fault of mine or J.R.'s"
Dr. Chamberlain patted Sue Ellen's arm and said, "That's precisely what I wanted to hear. Take care, and I'll see you in two weeks. My receptionist has an appointment reminder waiting for you at the front desk."
Dr. Chamberlain stopped in the waiting room and explained the results of Sue Ellen's examination and ultrasound to J.R.
J.R. gratefully shook Dr. Chamberlain's hand, thanking him for everything that he'd done for them.
Sue Ellen smiled when J.R. came into the examination room. Sue Ellen walked across the room to the gowning area to change into the clothes she wore to his office for her examination. J.R. focused his attention out of the window of the examination room while Sue Ellen changed her clothes.
J.R.'s mind was busy contemplating the news that he and Sue Ellen had been given the green light to resume their intimate relationship. J.R. was chomping at the bit with excitement, as he envisioned how he would approach the subject of lovemaking with Sue Ellen once they were confined to the privacy of their bedroom, or perhaps, a hotel room in Dallas.
Sue Ellen spoke, "I'm ready to leave whenever you are, J.R."
J.R. turned his head, hungrily gazing at Sue Ellen.
Sue Ellen lowered her eyes, unable to meet J.R.'s ravenous stare.
Sue Ellen stepped toward the door of the examination room, away from J.R. She was unable clear her mind of the scandalous fantasies she had been having about the next time she and J.R. would make love. She envisioned the lingerie she would wear, the candles that she would light to set the mood of the room. She pictured J.R. so overcome with enthusiasm that he had to take her right then and there.
J.R. reached for Sue Ellen's hand as a devious smile crept across her mouth.
J.R. asked, "What are you thinkin' about, Sugar?"
Sue Ellen winked at J.R. and said, "I was wonderin' how long it would take for you to drive us back to Southfork."
J.R. laughed and said, "Hell, Darlin', you read my mind. I was thinkin' more along the lines of how quickly I could drive us to the Hotel St. Germain."
J.R. started the engine of his Cadillac Allante' and quickly drove his car out of the Professional Building parking lot. J.R.'s car sped through the busy streets of downtown Dallas, on his way to Maple Avenue. The Hotel St. Germain was located at 2516 Maple Avenue. It was nestled in the heart of the bustling Uptown district.
The intimate boutique hotel offered its guests secluded getaways in the grandest style. All seven of the hotel's suites were richly decorated with turn-of-the-century antiques from France and New Orleans, and each suite had a working fireplace.
Nighttime at the Hotel St. Germain was the quintessence of romance, offering its guests a candle-lit dinner in the grand dining room overlooking a New Orleans style garden courtyard. The hotel served French cuisine on antique Limoges china. Before or after dinner, guests were welcome to make a toast, or two in the Parisian-style champagne bar in the parlor.
Sue Ellen leaned close to J.R. as he raced his car along Maple Avenue before turning into the valet parking area in front of the entrance to the hotel. J.R. tossed his car keys to the valet parking attendant and handed the attendant a twenty-dollar bill as he walked around to the passenger side of the car to open the door for Sue Ellen.
J.R. eagerly hugged Sue Ellen to his side as they walked across the sidewalk and climbed the stairs to the hotel entrance. Sue Ellen was instantly impressed with J.R.'s choice of the hotel, as she glanced around the hotels opulently decorated parlors, and the two elegantly furnished dining rooms. J.R. stopped at the reservation desk in the formal lobby to make arrangements to pay for their suite.
J.R. paid for the room reservation with his credit card. He signed the credit voucher and accepted the key to the suite from the concierge. J.R. was feverishly anticipating the moment when he and Sue Ellen would be alone in their suite. Sue Ellen was starting to get nervous. She was worried that J.R. might be disappointed.
J.R. sensed Sue Ellen becoming distant, as they walked up the stairs to their suite.
J.R. asked, "Darlin', is anything the matter?"
Sue Ellen turned her head and said, "I forget how well you know me, J.R. I…I just don't want you to be disappointed, that's all."
J.R. shook his head in disbelief, saying, "Sue Ellen, that's the last thing I would ever be as far as you're concerned. You are the best lover I've ever known. I love you so much, and I'm so deeply in love with you, I can't imagine bein' with anyone else again, ever."
Sue Ellen smiled and said, "That's very sweet of you to say, J.R., but I can't help it. I guess I'm just feelin' a little scared."
J.R. placed the key to their suite in the lock under the doorknob and turned the knob. The door opened to reveal a lavishly decorated suite, featuring a king-sized, elaborately canopied feather bed.
The opulent fabric of the canopy hung to the bed from a fourteen-foot ceiling. The full-sized fireplace opposite the bed was gas-powered, and turned off, due to the stifling, and overwhelming Texas, summer heat.
Sue Ellen let go of J.R.'s hand as she toured the rest of the suite. The bathroom offered a Jacuzzi and a soaking tub, European toiletries, and signature terrycloth robes for lounging. J.R. had called ahead and requested a Rose-petal turn down for the bed, and an optional package called 'The Sorcerer's Pouch.'
The Sorcerer's Pouch provided distinctive portions for a special evening, including; mint tree bathing gel, honey dust, pleasure balm, wild clove bathing gel, the oil of love, and the piece de resistance – la plume d'amour, all in a keepsake damask bag.
J.R. also arranged for Le Chocolate Bleu, imported directly from the Loire valley in France. The luscious blue chocolate consisted of nougat with almonds and walnuts dipped in rare, but delicate blue chocolate. The square-shaped chocolates were fashioned to resemble the unique roof tiles that adorned the Chateaux native to the lovely Loire region of France.
The final romantic touch was a scented bath with rose petals. It was a sensuous French bubble bath filled with passion bubbles and fresh rose-petals, drawn and ready upon their arrival. Sue Ellen seductively smiled at J.R., as she turned around from her tour of the bathroom.
J.R. stepped toward Sue Ellen, and slowly removed her jacket. He dropped the jacket on the floor of the suite, as he pulled Sue Ellen into his arms. Sue Ellen tilted her head as J.R.'s lips brushed against the skin on her neck. Sue Ellen shivered in J.R.'s arms as his feather-light touch sent delicious chills coursing through her.
J.R. whispered, "I love you, Sue Ellen. You are so beautiful, I'm a very lucky man to be given one more chance at building a wonderful life with you."
Sue Ellen turned her head to face J.R.; tears were forming in her eyes. She had waited a lifetime to hear J.R.'s heartfelt and sincere words of love and devotion. J.R. gently kissed at Sue Ellen's tears as they fell upon her cheeks. J.R. lifted his hands and unzipped the zipper on Sue Ellen's sleeveless dress. J.R. kissed Sue Ellen's shoulders as he pushed the straps of the dress over her arms.
Sue Ellen turned around and touched the knot on J.R.'s tie. She deftly untied the knot, and dropped the silk tie to the tiled bathroom floor. Sue Ellen slowly unbuttoned J.R.'s crisp, white, Egyptian cotton shirt, letting it fall to the floor as J.R. pulled his arms out of the sleeves.
J.R. unfastened his belt and unbuttoned his trousers, while Sue Ellen removed her camisole and half-slip. J.R. lifted Sue Ellen into his arms, and carefully carried her over to the rose-petal filled bathtub. He gently placed her into the tub, as he lifted his leg over the side of the tub, and stepped into the warm, bubble-filled water.
Sue Ellen reached for J.R.'s hand as he sat by her side.
J.R. lifted his hands to the sides of Sue Ellen's head, running his fingers through her wavy, blond strands. Sue Ellen closed her eyes as J.R.'s hands invigorated her scalp, heightening her senses, driving her wild with desire for the first, and last man she would ever truly love.
J.R. leaned forward and tenderly kissed Sue Ellen's forehead.
Sue Ellen lifted her hands to J.R.'s shoulders, her eyes focused on the wet hairs on J.R.'s broad, chiseled chest. J.R.'s mouth traveled down to the tip of Sue Ellen's slightly upturned nose. Sue Ellen closed her eyes as J.R.'s lips searched for her mouth, eager to kiss Sue Ellen's supple, pliant lips.
Sue Ellen felt the slightest pressure on her mouth as J.R. artfully kissed her lips. J.R. placed his hands at the sides of Sue Ellen's head as he deepened his kiss, taking Sue Ellen's breath away, leaving her parched, and thirsty for more. Sue Ellen's eyes appeared to be dark green as her passion reached its pinnacle.
Sue Ellen started to speak, but J.R. touched his fingertip to her lips, silencing her words.
J.R. huskily said, "Shh, Honey. The way we feel right now transcends mere words."
Sue Ellen grinned at J.R. through heavy-lidded, bedroom eyes.
J.R. kissed the corners of Sue Ellen's mouth. J.R. kissed her cheeks, moving his lips over her face. Sue Ellen trembled as J.R. excitedly continued his onslaught. J.R. whispered Sue Ellen's name into her hair, as he pulled her against his chest.
Sue Ellen inhaled, breathing in the potent mixture of lavender and rose from the bubble bath, combined with the richly masculine scent of J.R.'s cologne. Sue Ellen delicately trailed kisses down the side of J.R.'s neck, intermittently exchanging kisses for gentle nibbles from her teeth on his skin.
J.R. lifted his head as he arched his back, savoring the way Sue Ellen made him feel.
The thrill of the moment carried both of them away to their own private world of love, romance and passion. The world outside of their suite disappeared as the soothing bath water washed away the cares of the day, the conflicts of the past, and left J.R. and Sue Ellen with the hopes for a future filled with unlimited possibilities…