The Right Touch

Chapter 21

Rating: K+ for the barest of innuendo

Disclaimers: The usual stuff—not mine although Megan and Josh are.

A/N: The journey is almost its end for our couple in this story. Thank you everyone for coming along and sharing the experience. There is a short epilogue to follow.

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Late Sunday Morning

"Do you think Sue let Bobby in?" asked Lucy opening the door to the apartment.

"Well," said Myles as he spotted an evening coat on the floor, "if she didn't, this may be the first time someone broke into a place to leave a tuxedo jacket." He picked it up to place it neatly on the arm of the sofa.

Lucy dangled a bow tie from her finger tips. "I think we need to go out and come back later."

Before they could, the door to Sue's bedroom opened. Bobby and Sue came out smiling, his arm around her. "I need to find my shoes," he told her. "We'll go to my place and then..." He stopped when he realized they weren't alone.

"Perhaps you mean these?" asked Myles pointing to a pair by the coffee table.

"Uh, thanks," said Bobby. He quickly retrieved his shoes and slipped them on. As he straightened up, he began buttoning his shirt.

"Hi!" said Sue waving awkwardly at her two friends. She was already dressed in casual clothes. "Bobby and I were just on our way to get Levi."

"I see," remarked Lucy enjoying the sight of her roommate's embarrassed but happy face.

Bobby turned to Sue. "Jack says the same thing—often," he commented.

"He does?"

"He does. He says he does it when I'm being particularly dense." He faced Lucy. "And what does 'I see' mean in this instance?"

"It means we see you were able to have that talk with Sue after all," replied Lucy. "How did you get in? The door looks okay."

"I called her on her Blackberry."

Myles nudged Lucy. "See? I told you he'd solve that problem."

"We take it everything is fine between the two of you? Communication problems cleared up?"

"All problems cleared up. Couldn't be better," smiled Bobby giving Sue's hand a squeeze. "In fact, you can be the first to congratulate us. Sue has said yes." He flashed a dazzling smile at her.

Lucy and Myles exchanged confused looks.

"Yes to what exactly?" asked Lucy.

"We're getting married," Sue said simply.

"What!" exclaimed Lucy incredulously.

"Married," repeated Bobby. "I may be dense but I'm not stupid. I've got her and I'm not letting her out of my life." He grinned broadly. Sue smiled as she leaned against him, happier than she ever thought possible.

"Myles…Myles, say something," demanded Lucy as one hand clutched his arm. "They can't…they just…it's too fast!" she protested.

"Smart move," complimented Myles extending his hand to Bobby. "Now, if you could convince Lucy to marry me sooner than later, I'll provide the flowers for your wedding gratis!"

Lucy's mouth opened in astonishment at Myles' approval, then snapped shut at the look of happiness on her friend's face.

"Are you sure?"

"Very," Sue answered. "I feel as good about this as the day we decided to open The Right Touch."

"In that case, I couldn't be happier for the both of you," Lucy remarked. She gave a hug to Sue and turned to Bobby.

"If you ever do anything to make her unhappy, you'll have to answer to me," she warned him.

"Understood," replied Bobby, grateful Sue had such a good friend. "Now, if you'll excuse us, we have a promise we'd like to keep."

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"Good catch!" Jack praised Josh. "Now throw it to me—right here," he called out smacking the center of his glove. His aim off, Jack's arm flashed out to snagged the errant ball. Jack tossed it back. "Try it again."

Instead of throwing the ball back, Josh started waving with a big smile on his face. Jack turned to see Tara coming out of the sliding door followed by Megan, Bobby and Sue.

"Uncle Bobby!" he shouted running up to them.

Sue? Jack did a double-take as he watched his son hug the visitors. What was Bobby doing here with Sue? His sharp eyes noted they were holding hands. Something good must've happened by the look on their faces, he decided.

"Hey!" he greeted as the distance between them narrowed. ""What brings you to the Hudson home on this beautiful Sunday afternoon?"

"Well, we thought Megan and Josh might like to go to the Pizza Palace and help us celebrate with lunch and a rematch…that is, if their parents give their permission," began Bobby. "You're invited if you'd like to go."

Immediately, the two Hudson children were begging their parents to go.

"Celebrate what?" questioned Tara after sending the kids in to clean up.

Bobby glanced at Sue. "Sue and I decided we need to communicate on a daily basis." He grinned at his friends. Jack got the message.

"I see," he remarked with a matching grin.

"See?" Bobby said to Sue. "I told you he says that a lot to me."

"But in this case, you dope, it's because you did something right for a change," Jack retorted.

"Does this mean what I think it means?" asked an excited Tara. "You're together now?"

"We're planning on making it permanent," answered Bobby.

"Oh my God!" shrieked Tara throwing her arms around Bobby hugging him exuberantly. She then transferred her enthusiasm to Sue.

Grinning, Jack shook Bobby's hand as he clapped his shoulder. "Smart move," he smiled, unconsciously echoing Myles' sentiments.

"And all it took was the verbal kick in the pants the other day," Bobby responded. "Thanks, mate."

"Any time," Jack assured him.

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Evening

Bobby and Sue had spent a quiet evening at her place after the excitement and fun with the Hudsons. Once again, Sue and Josh had won to loud declarations by Bobby that technique had no place in the victory—it was purely luck. This time, knowing her brother would share his tickets with her no matter who won, Megan told her uncle to be a good sport and they'd try again next time.

When they arrived back at the apartment, Myles was ready to whisk Lucy away to dinner. "She's weakening," he shared conspiratorially with them. "I think she'll agree to set the date tonight. Wish me luck."

Bobby and Sue cuddled on the sofa watching While You were Sleeping with closed captions.

"You'll have to get used to watching tv like this," warned Sue.

"Mmmm," murmured Bobby as he pulled her closer rubbing his cheek against her hair.

"We can only go to see movies with subtitles," she continued unaware of his response. He started to gently stroke her arm as he dropped light kisses on her head.

"We have a lot to learn about each other."

Bobby didn't answer as he concentrated on kissing a spot under her right ear.

"Bobby?" Sue questioned as she pulled away to see his lips. "Have you heard a word I've said?"

"Every word," he assured her as continued to rain kisses on her. For the briefest of moments, Sue contemplated continuing the conversation but gave in and wrapped her arms around Bobby.

"I think," said Bobby as he kissed her, "we're going to have a very good time getting to know each other but I already know one thing for sure."

"And that is?"

"I love you."

His eyes glowed with warmth as his love enveloped her.

"I love you, too."