AN: - Im BAACCCKKK! - Firstly I am so so so sorry it has taken me so long, Life just got so busy and writers block hit. But I seem to have broken it now! I will not say that I am going to update regular as I still need to get a good headstart on chapters again but I wanted to give you this as you've all been so patient with me and I know how frustrating that is to read a story or have a story left unfinished.

Its planned all the way to the end, so please continue to enjoy. I've missed you all, and for the writers out there, once I've got back into the flow of writing myself I will pick up reading again.

Thanks again everyone.

L x

Chapter One Hundred and Two - Sex Kills

Henry sat at his desk back at the farm house, his hand cupped around a half empty glass of whiskey as he allowed his thoughts to tick over in his mind. Elizabeth consumed him, however it was finally in the good way that he was used too, the dust between them was truly settled. The only negative was that he missed her, he had come to realize that he wanted to be back in DC permanently, he needed to be where she was, the distance was too much. His thoughts were interrupted by the shrill of his phone, his free hand stretched across the solid oak desk, smiling as he retrieved it and answered the call.

'Hello you' He beamed

'Oh good you're still up, I wasn't sure if I was calling too late' Elizabeth explained

'Arh you're lucky I always stay up later on Thursdays so I can finish early Friday' he chucked

'Gosh is it Thursday already?' She mumbled, 'I'm so sorry Henry, I've been so caught up in this climate crisis deal this week. The days have rolled into one' she sighed heavily.

'Are you home now at least?'

'Yes, I should really get some sleep before Russell demands my return to the white house at an ungodly hour again, but I wanted to speak to you first'

'Is that so?' He teased bringing his drink to his lips as Elizabeth chuckled in response.

'I promise to indulge in your phone call fantasies another night, but I feel so bad that I haven't spoken to you much this week. Blake said you called the office yesterday because you wanted to chat about something. Is everything ok?

'Russell really is working you all to the bone, I called Tuesday' he laughed 'Everything's ok, I was just annoyed with Alison. She's got this booty caller guy and I am uncomfortable with it' he exasperated. 'She keeps sneaking out of the house and returning early hours in the morning, it's been twice this week already, and I am assuming that is where she snuck off to about an hour ago' He groaned, his frustrations peaking. 'I just don't know what to do, if I bust her for sneaking out she is just going to become more devious'

'Perhaps we need to have a chat with her? We're not going to be able to stop her, and if we try you are right, it will drive her into Mr Booty callers arms even more. Maybe we can just reiterate self respect, safety and all of those things.' Elizabeth chewed at her lips. 'Do you think it's my fault?' She blurted out.

'What?'

'My not being around, has that led Alison to want to chase someone who isn't really there for her?' She expressed her concerns.

'Babe, I think you've spent too much time with Dr Sherman' he chuckled, Elizabeth eventually joining in.

'Maybe, Why don't I come down this weekend, we could chat to her then?' She asked

'We'll come to you' he smiled, desperate to be back at her side in DC.

'You sure? I am conscious of all the traveling you're doing'

'Elizabeth, you barely know what day of the week it is. Let me come to you, we can come up tomorrow and stay the weekend. You can float in and out if needed, and I can be on hand to pamper you however you wish' he offered, his tone slipping into a deep sultry tone.

'Hmm now if I didn't know any better, I'd say that you're missing me.…' she teased

'So much,' he replied a little too quickly, causing her to giggle.

'I promise you can have everything you're missing when you're here' she paused, smirking as she heard Henry groan in response 'And after we've spoken to Alison' she continued and laughed as Henry groaned again, this time a little less sexier than before.

'Fine' he huffed playfully, Elizabeth chuckled before breaking into a yawn.

'Go and get some sleep babe, I'll see you tomorrow'

'Goodnight Henry, miss you too' she blew a kiss down the phone.

'Goodnight Elizabeth'

- MS -

Tomorrow evening had finally arrived. Elizabeth had made an effort to finish work early, and she was now rushing around the house, frantically putting some groceries away and making sure everything looked tidy, including herself. She slipped her glasses on and pulled out her phone, sending a message to Nadine asking for no interruptions tonight unless urgent, she found herself desperate for family time.

The knock on the door drifted through to the kitchen altering Elizabeth's senses. She thrust her phone back in her bag and walked quickly to the door.

'Hello McCords' she grinned as she pulled the door wide open. Her arm stretched out to embrace each kid as they entered.

'Hey Mom' they spoke in unison.

'Evening Elizabeth' Henry smiled, holding back from her as the kids lingered.

'Mom are you cooking?' Jason quizzed, his nose picking up the smell of something good.

'I am, there is some pasta in the oven, and I've been shopping so there is plenty here to eat. No need for take out!' She warned, as she closed the door behind Henry.

'Who are you and what have you done with mum?' Alison mocked

'Oh no busted' Elizabeth teased, holding up her hands to surrender.

'It's nice to see you happy mom' Jason smiled before walking into the kitchen and straight to the fridge. Elizabeth and Henry kept their distance as they knew the kids were meters away, but they still continued to exchange stolen glances.

'He's right you know' Henry whispered. 'It's nice to see you relaxed too' He gestured.

'Yeah well, I had to admit that my lounge wear is far more comfier than my suits' she giggled. Elizabeth paused for a moment and bit her lip as her gaze captured Henry's. 'I'm going to head in there because if I don't, the kids are going to find out about us' she blushed.

'It's ok, I can wait, I think' he winked and followed suit.

'So food will be about 10 minutes' Elizabeth announced as she glanced at the clock. 'Would anyone like a drink?' She asked as she scanned the room.

'I'd like to know why we were suddenly spending the weekend here' Alison popped up from the kitchen table. 'I kinda had plans' she shrugged.

'Yes, well - Elizabeth paused

'That's totally the reason we're here. You have been rumbled,' Jason mocked. Alison shot him a deathly stare and pressed her lips together in an attempt to silence him.

'Actually Alison, Jason isn't wrong. Your mother and I want to speak to you' Henry cleared his throat. Jason nodded his head pleasingly as he took a seat at the table, right in the center of it all. 'Privately' Henry continued, his eyes focusing on Jase signaling for him to move.

'What? You mean that I've been covering for her to sneak out all this time and I don't even get to hear the bust up?' He moaned

'You've been what now?' Elizabeth stepped in with a firm motherly tone.

'Haha, busted' Alison quipped

'I don't think you're in the position to mock noodle' Henry warned her.

'There isn't going to be a bust up Jase, your father and I just want to have a chat with Alison about self respect, and choices' she picked her words carefully as she leant on the kitchen island.

'Yes, what your mother and I really want to say to you is-'

'Sex Kills' Elizabeth blurted out. Henry glanced over at her, his mouth dropped in shock as he heard her revelation. Jason burst out laughing as Alison hung her head in utter embarrassment.

'I don't think that's what you meant, is It Elizabeth?' Henry furrowed his brow

'Mhhmm, yep, Sex Kills so, stop' She spoke with a sense of urgency, suddenly her throat felt tight and her palms sweaty as she tried to fumble her way out of this conversation.

'Right' Henry slowly as he tried to gather his thoughts, his eyes quizzing Elizabeth silently all whilst trying not to follow Jason's lead of laughter.

'And with that notion from your mom' he paused looking to Alison and back to Elizabeth completely bewildered by her words 'We are not going to stop you, we don't want to push you away or have you resent us, but we want you to be safe, and to perhaps reflect on the decisions you're making' Henry explained

'Dad it's fine, I don't want to talk about this' she admitted shyly

'Well Noodle we are, you live under my roof and I want you to come to me about anything and never feel embarrassed about any topic, including sex'

'Dad stop' she whinged

'I don't think I ever want to hear my parents say the word sex again' Jason muttered as he rose from his seat. 'You were right, this is a private chat' he offered before running upstairs.

'Can I go too?' Alison huffed, her cheeks crimson red as she avoided all eye contact with her parents.

'Dinner is ready' Elizabeth stated

'I've lost my appetite, I'll have leftovers' she attempted to worm her way out of kitchen

'Fine, but we are talking about this at some point, maybe a little one on one is needed' Elizabeth raised an eyebrow and peered over the edge of her glasses to stare down her daughter.

'Fine' she grunted before running off upstairs.

'Well, looks like it's dinner for two' She smiled, pulling the food from the oven and serving it. 'Fancy eating this on the couch considering it is just us?' She asked, picking up both bowls.

'Sure, after you'

Henry took a seat on the couch, allowing his body to sink into the soft material as he retrieved a bowl from Elizabeth. She joined him, tucking her one leg under her and wrapping her house coat around her a little more. She peered around the room and looked back to Henry, her eyes happy as soon as she captured his gaze. She leant forward and planted a kiss on his lips.

'Hey you' she whispered. Henry pushed back and kissed her again, and again and again. His hands pulling the bowl from her grasp, parting momentarily to place them both on the table and move back towards her.

'God I've missed you, I can't wait any longer' he panted, his hands grabbed at her waist as his lips crashed down onto hers. He immediately deepened the kiss, his tongue ran along her bottom lip, begging for deep access. Once granted he kissed her hard. Her hands tangled in his hair as she allowed the force of the kiss to push her back. Her leg slipping from under her and hooking over his leg.

'We - Need - to - stop - or - go - upstairs' she spoke between kisses.

'I don't think we can go straight upstairs yet babe, the kids have only just gone up, but I don't want to stop.' Henry explained as he trailed kisses down her neck, along her collarbone and stopping at her t-shirt neckline. 'Have I told you that I've missed you?' He asked and Elizabeth giggled.

'You need a hobby'

'I've got one,' he winked, pushing back on the couch and slowly lifting her top to expose her flat stomach.

'That is not a hobby' she twisted beneath him, the perfect blend of pleasure and anticipation intoxicating her.

'It is if you're doing it right' he mumbled as his lips brushed against her smooth skin. His hot wet mouth began planting kisses along her exposed stomach, Elizabeth's eyes shut as she inhaled him in.

'So Alison apparently sex doesn't kill' Jason blurted out as he stood on the stairs in shock at his parents actions.

At the sound of his voice both Henry and Elizabeth jumped up, Henry cleared his throat and Elizabeth straightened her top down, their cheeks flushed and their mouth ran dry as they looked back at their kids.

'It doesn't seem to stop after a divorce either' Alison scoffed.