Author's Note: Sorry about the wait but there seems to have been a few difficulties in the past few days. My computer messed up and I couldn't do anything for awhile, and for the past week or so I couldn't use my computer as much to write this chapter. Hopefully you still care about this thing. So here's the long awaited chapter 8. THX- airforceintraining
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On the Coast of Somewhere Beautiful
Chapter Eight
Sara set Kenny in his bed after setting Melinda in the other one. They had just returned frmo the funeral and it was a beautiful ceremony. Jason said he and the others were headed out for drinks, but Sara said she was gonna stay home and take care of the kiddos. Melinda was told about Mark and Jessica and was okay with it seeing as she was young. Kenny and Mel were thrilled about living together now.
Sara walked into the living room and turned on the TV which was on cartoon network. She sat down on the couch and was watching Tom chase Jerry before eventually falling asleep.
About two hours later the sun had set and there was a knock at the door. Sara lifted her head and turned off the TV. She shook off the last of her sleepiness and fixed her hair before opening the door.
Nick stood there with Flowers in one hand and two teddy bears in the other arm with chocolate. Sara looked at him surprised and he smiled.
"I made my choice," He said and grinned. "What's DC like in the summer?"
Sara grinned and stepped back letting him walk in. She closed the door and as she turned was whirled into a tight hug from Nick which she relaxed in.
"I'm sorry," Nick whispered to her. "I was in a drunken daze or something."
Sara chuckled, "It's okay. You're here now."
They pulled apart and kissed.
"EW! MO-OM!" Kenny screeched his jaw dropping.
The two pulled apart and looked at Kenny who was standing in his Snoopy PJs with his jaw dropped and a look of disgust on his face.
"I don't care who you're smooching but don't smooch in the house cos that's just ewwwwwww," Kenny said wrinkling his nose and making Nick chuckle. "It's against the law."
"No it's not," Sara replied.
"I say it is so it is cos it's yucky!" Kenny protested.
"Your dad brought you a teddy and some chocolate," Sara said.
Kenny grinned, "Chocolate?"
"Go wake Mel and you two can have some," Sara replied and Kenny bolted.
"Cute," Nick said watching as Kenny ran to get Melinda.
"Course he is. He's your kid too," Sara smirked.
Nick kissed her again but it was short.
"They like pancakes?" Nick asked.
"With chocolate chips," Sara replied and Nick laughed.
"He got your sweet tooth I see," Nick joked as he headed to the kitchen.
"Hey! I resent that," Sara pouted.
Break
Jason was going to take Kenny and Melinda out for the day so that Nick and Sara could talk a bit. Nick sat at the kitchen bar looking as Sara was doing dishes.
"How you holding up?" Nick asked.
"I gotta keep it together in front of the kids," Sara replied.
"The kids aren't here Sar," Nick said. "You don't gotta hide anything anymore."
"If only you knew," Sara sighed.
"I want to Sara," Nick replied.
Sara leaned against the counter, "They were my best friends Nick. It's the equivelant as to if Warrick dropped dead for you."
Nick held in the wince at that thought, "God Sara. I didn't realize it."
"They were there when I needed them and now they're not so it kinda sucks," Sara said with a small chuckle.
"Sara I don't expect you to up and forgive me completely for being an ass. I'm willing to take the time to be like we used to, but you can trust me," Nick said walking over to her. "I'm not going to leave you."
"Promise?" She said as an innocent whisper.
"Promise," He replied pulling her into a hug.
"I miss them so much," Sara whispered as a tear fell.
"I know Sar," Nick replied holding her as she cried. "I know you do."
Break
Sara sat on the couch in Nick's arms as they stared into the roaring fireplace.
"Whatcha thinking about?" Nick asked.
"Nothing big," Sara lied and Nick saw through it but didn't ask.
In fact what she was thinking about was something big. She didn't completely forgive Nick yet, but was realizing that he was willing to wait and try to make things work again. She sighed and rested her head on his chest. Nick smile and started to run his fingers through her chesnut brown hair while she thought.
I'm gonna stop lookin' back and start movin' on
And learn how to face my fears
Love with all of my heart, make my mark
I wanna leave something here
"You think we can make this work?" Sara asked and Nick sighed.
"I'm willing to try it because if we can't then I'm going to die," Nick said.
"Overdramatic cowboy," Sara smirked.
"Beautiful teasing girl," Nick replied with a grin.
Go out on a ledge, with out any net
That's what I'm gonna be about
Yeah I wanna be runnin'
When the sand runs out
"Do you think it will work out?" Nick asked.
"Yeah," Sara replied. "It's gotta cos I think you're a god in Kenny's eyes after those pancakes and chocolates."
"That's what I was going for," Nick grinned and Sara chuckled.
'Cause people do it everyday
Promise themselves they're gonna change
I've been there, but I'm changin' from the inside out
That was then and this is now
I'm a new man, yeah, I'm a brand new man
And when they carve my stone they'll write these words
"Here lies a man who lived life for all that its worth"
"Well while we're talking about this I think it's been going pretty good so far don't you?" Nick asked.
"Yeah," Sara smiled and they kissed breifly. "Why?"
"Because I've been thinking," Nick replied.
I'm gonna stop lookin' back and start movin' on
Learn how to face my fears
Love with all of my heart, make my mark
I wanna leave something here
Go out on a ledge, with out any net
That's what I'm gonna be about
Yeah I wanna be runnin'
When the sand runs out
Sara looked at Nick confused until he moved his arm to grab something.
"Nick what are you doing?" Sara asked.
He moved his hand and what was in his hand became visible. In a velvet box was an engagement ring. It was beautiful.
"I've been waiting years to ask you this Sara and I don't think I can wait any longer. Will you marry me?" Nick asked.
And as the cold wind blows
across the grave
I think I hear
the voice of my old friend
whisper in my ear
"Oh my god," She whispered and Nick smiled.
"Is that a yes?" Nick asked.
Sara looked at the ring and smiled.
I'm gonna stop lookin' back and start movin' on
Learn how to face my fears
Love with all of my heart, make my mark
I wanna leave something here
Go out on a ledge, with out any net
That's what I'm gonna be about
Yeah I wanna be runnin'
When the sand runs out
"I got people who will kill you if you hurt me you realize that," Sara warned.
Nick chuckled, "If that happens again I'll shoot myself."
"Then yes," Sara smiled.
Nick slipped the ring on her finger and they kissed.
Yeah I wanna be runnin'
When the sand runs out