When Kirsten woke up Sandy wasn't next to her and it was still dark. He couldn't have gone surfing now she thought as she glanced sideways to see the time. It was 3.30 in the morning he definitely couldn't have gone surfing now. She got out of bed and put her robe on as she walked out of their room. She got down the few stairs and stood still, she could hear him quietly crying to himself. She couldn't believe he was this worried about Carter but then she knew how she would fewl if Rebecca came back again. She was torn, she really wanted to go to Sandy but she knew him and he probably needed time alone otherwise he would have just sat at the table in their room like he does other times when he can't sleep. She'd try and go back to sleep and if didn't return soon she would go to him.
Kirsten didn't know what time he came back she had already fallen asleep. Now it what was morning and he was gone again but this time she knew he was in the kitchen with the boys asshe could hear them talking and laughing as she made her way to them. "Morning boys." She said cheerfully hoping Sandy was feeling better which seemed to be the case as he was laughing and joking with Ryan and Seth. "Hey Kirsten. Would it be okay if I borrowed the car tonight? I want to take Marissa out tonight." Ryan was trying to hurry Seth along as he said this.
"Wow you and Marissa are actually going to spend time together tonight? I thought she just spent time with Johnny now?" Ryan gave Seth a death stare. "No tonight its juts going to be me and her and some good food. Well food that I can afford." Sandy was already laughing. "You need dome money kid? He knew Ryan wouldn't ask, he was completely the opposite of Seth. "Erm no thanks Sandy." Ryan was nearly out the kitchen door now. "She will love it wherever you take her, honey. Have good days at school." Kirsten said as she tried to hurry Seth along too.
Finally they left and it was just Sandy and Kirsten left in the kitchen. She went and stood next to him, he looked tired. "Did you sleep ok? She knew the answer but she didn't know if Sandy knew that she knew. "On and off. I should be off to work myself" He leant down and kissed her but not his usual morning kiss which she had gotten so used to. Both of his hands were cupping her face and he kissed her with all the passion in his heart. He wanted to remind her of what they had before she saw Carter again. She was taken aback by how strong his kiss was and suddenly really didn't want him to leave so she didn't let go of his lips and grabbed hold of his tie. "Kirsten I really do need to leave for work." As he said this her lips attacked his jaw line and neck. "You started this." Was her only reply as his lips met hers again; he only wanted to be with her. She felt the same way about him.
They ended up in the bedroom which didn't surprise either of them since they both knew Sandy couldn't walk awayfrom kissing her. However he really did have to go now. He started to get dressed while Kirsten was still asleep. He was glad they had made love just hours before she would see Carter and he felt pleased that his kiss in the kitchen had stirred such feelings in Kirsten. He leant down and gave her a kiss on her forehead. "I'm going now. I'll see you later call me you know if you need anything or you know anything." He didn't know what he was saying he was just starting to worry about Carter all over again. "I love you. Have a good day at work." Sandy smiled at her. "Love you more." He said as he left the room.
Kirsten sat in their bed for a while; she was just so content there. She was glad that they made love she was hoping that it would make Sandy feel better more reassured that it was only him that she wanted. She got read knowing that Carter would be here soon and trying to put out of her mind images of the last time he was round at the house.
The doorbell rang at exactly 11. She felt quite nervous she didn't know what he wanted to tell her and she was hoping that he didn't come to Newport just to see her and tell her this. Surely he wouldn't do that not when he knows that she is a married woman. "Hey Carter. Come on in." he bent down as he came in and gave her a kiss on the cheek. She pulled away and could feel herself going red. He just looked at her and smiled. She led them through to the kitchen.
"So, erm, Sandy wanted to thank you for what you did yesterday. Me too we're really grateful that you did what you did." Carter looked surprised. "I wasn't sure if you would tell Sandy about my involvement or not. I mean I don't know if he knows about what happened between us." Carter was looking at the floor now. He was disappointed that she had told her husband. "I told Sandy everything. He knows that I'm seeing you today and he knows that we kissed. We've moved on, we're stronger than when you last saw me. I went to rehab over the summer Carter it put a whole lot of things in to perspective for me."
He was totally shocked at that! Kirsten Cohen had been in rehab. He knew she had drunk a lot but he didn't know it had got that far. "You were in rehab!" she nodded her head. "When you left things went from bad to worse. I pushed Sandy further away and I barely acknowledged the boys lives. I had a DUI, my dad died which pushed me further over the edge and Sandy couldn't cope anymore. So off I went to rehab." He couldn't believe it he had made her go to rehab. So strong were her feelings for him. Hoped swelled up in him he knew she would agree to everything. He knew buying a house in Newport was going to be the best decision he ever made. Kirsten and Carter Buckley. Wait until she sees the house she thought. She's going to love it almost as much as she loves me.