ROBERT & HOLLY SCORPIO: DESTINED FOR ETERNITY

CHAPTER 13

JUNE 1983

It was late the next morning when Holly managed to drag herself out of bed. When she realizes Robert had already left for work, she picks up the phone to call him. Then she quickly puts it down. Robert had been so wonderful last night. He made her feel so much better, as he always does. But just maybe she should quit bothering him and just rely on her ownself to fix her problems with Luke. She had to be making Robert miserable. All she ever did was cry on his shoulder. Deciding the best way to keep her mind from thinking was to work herself into a such a state that she would be too exhausted to think, Holly goes to extreme lengths with her exercise program. Later that evening, she knows that not only has her mind turned to jelly, but her body as well. Every muscle in her body ached. Robert had not returned home from work yet, so she decides the sauna would do the trick to help loosen up her sore muscles. Maybe then she would be able to venture into the kitchen and fix something for dinner.

Meanwhile, Robert was having the same thoughts as his wife. He had spent a totally miserable day at work. All he could do was think about last night, about how Holly looked as they had watched the movie on television. First, she had been so distraught over Luke, and then she had calmed down and talked to him. They had such a good time together as they watched Charlie Chan, trying to figure out the mystery before it was revealed. But it still never stopped him from wanting to take her into his arms and kiss her. To make love with her before the fireplace. To take the sadness out of her eyes. He wanted her to be happy. Right now he just wanted to call her and see if she was okay. They had been up so late last night that he didn't wake her when he left this morning. But he chose not to call Holly, thinking she could probably use the time to herself. After hours of accomplishing nothing at work, Robert decided he was going to jog home and takes his workout clothes from his closet. Hoping the miles it took to jog home would clear his brain, he changes into his jogging outfit and heads out the door.

Once he arrives home, Robert is surprised there is no sign of Holly. Feeling depressed at the emptiness of the house without her, he decides the tension is getting to him and he needed to shake it. The jog definitely helped now a nice hot sauna was in order. He heads up to his room and undresses, wraps himself in a towel and heads into the sauna room. He is totally surprised to see Holly, dressed in a towel, lying on the bench with her eyes closed. When the door slams shut, Holly sits up in surprise.

"Robert," She says.

"Hi. Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt. I can leave." He turns to the door.

"No," Holly stops him. "It's okay. Really. Obviously you feel in the need of a sauna or you wouldn't be here. Come, sit down."

Sitting down beside her, Robert does his best to keep his eyes off of Holly, and just relax. He breathes deeply several times.

"Did you have a bad day? You don't seem your usual self." Holly notes. "Are you okay?"

Holly had decided during her day, that Robert was always such a good friend to her, that she really should do more on helping him when he is troubled. This seemed the perfect opportunity since he was definitely upset about something. As for Robert, just one look at Holly made him realize that he could no longer fool himself into thinking exercise or self-discipline was going to help him keep his mind off of Holly. He had to accept that. She would be forever etched into his heart and mind and soul.

"You are right, it was not the best day," Robert finally answers her.

"A new case? Something have you stumped? Maybe I can help." She offers.

Deciding to go with her line of thought, Robert says, "Well, I am worried about this DVX spy thing. We are no closer in determining who the spy could possibly be."

"Surely something will turn up," Holly consoles. "You shouldn't worry so much. You are an excellent police commissioner. You will figure out who the spy is. I have no doubts about that."

Robert smiles at her. "I will do my best."

Holly raises her arm to get a piece of hair out of her eyes and she emits a small groan that Robert immediately notices. "What's wrong?" He asks curiously.

"Oh, nothing," She replies. "I think I must have overdid my exercise routine today. I don't think there is a place that doesn't ache. Which is why I am here in the sauna. I thought it might help, but evidently it hasn't been much help yet."

Robert smiles at her. "You should be more careful, luv. Let me be of some help here. Turn around."

Holly looks at him suspiciously. "Why?"

"I am going to give you one of my famous massages. I have magic hands, remember?"

Holly has a quick memory of when she first began exercising and Robert gave her an incredible massage that had relaxed her so much. She just wasn't so sure it was such a great idea right now, not with Robert sitting here in his towel, looking so irresistable. But before she can think of any excuse to get out of it, Robert places his hands on her arms and turns her so her back is facing him.

"There now," Robert soothes. "Just relax and let me see what I can do here." He begins massaging her neck and shoulders. Holly tilts her head down and moans in complete pleasure.

"You do have a talent with those hands of yours," Holly tells him. "They feel incredible."

"Thank you," He answers modestly. "Just something I acquired in life so I would be able to help you out in the future. I knew it would be useful at some future date." He teases, trying his best to keep his mind off of how wonderful her body felt under his hands, how her entire body had felt the night they had made love.

Holly closes her eyes as she enjoys how wonderful his hands feel as they go down lower on her back. She begins recalling how she had felt when he had made love to her, how beautiful it had been. Robert had made her feel so loved and cherished.

Unable to stop himself, Robert leans forward and begins placing kisses on her neck. Instantly alert, Holly leans back into her husband and his arms go around her and he pulls her back even closer. Moaning at the feel of his lips on her neck, Holly's entire being longed for him; for his touch, his nearness, the gentle sound of his voice in her ear. It seemed an eternity since he had last held her and loved her. Unable to stand it a moment longer, Holly turns her head until her mouth meets Robert's for a deeply passionate kiss.

The kiss continues to escalate as their passion increases in full measure. Robert begins caressing her body and pulls her towel down as his kiss leaves her mouth and trails down her neck and shoulders.

"God, Holly," He whispers into her ear, "You are so beautiful. So incredibly beautiful." He then captures her mouth for another mind numbing kiss. "I have missed you so much."

Unable to breath, Holly breaks free of the kiss and turns further into Robert's arms, wanting to do nothing but get as close to him as possible. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she begins kissing his chest. "Oh, Robert, what is happening?" She murmurs before kissing him on his lips. She then opens her eyes so she can look into his. "God, what are we doing?" She begs Robert for answers.

"I have no idea," Robert responds breathlessly before kissing her once again. His hands caress her bare back as he pulls her even tighter to him. "All I know is that I love you and I want you," He whispers before engaging her in another passionate kiss.

Between responding to kiss after kiss, Holly murmurs, "We really shouldn't," She says softly, but without any conviction to her words as she initiates another long kiss.

"I'm sorry," Robert says, trying to come to his senses. "I just keep remembering what it was like to make love to you and I . . ."

"Shh," Holly says as she puts her fingers to her mouth. "It was incredible. I remember too, Robert." She leans forward and replaces her fingers on his mouth with her lips. "Make love to me, Robert," She whispers against his mouth.

Robert does his best to keep his wits about him. He struggles with every part of his being. He breaks the kiss. "Holly, Holly, please listen . . ." She looks at him with glazed eyes. Robert closes his eyes and tries his best to control his body and mind, which isn't easy when Holly plies his neck and chest with kisses. "God," He whispers, "I can't believe I'm doing this, but" He takes Holly by the arms and pushes her gently away from his chest. She looks at him in confusion. "Holly, l have to have all of you, not just your body." He glances down at her body and quickly pulls her towel up around her. "Even as gorgeous as it is."

"But, Robert," She argues, "It is okay. I want you and I want you to make love to me." She moves close to him once again and he tries to keep her at arms length.

"My entire being aches for you, my luv. But, as much as I want to love you, what I would not be able to live with would be the guilt I would see in your eyes come morning. I don't want you to hate me. I couldn't bear it."

"I wouldn't, Robert. I promise." She kisses him again. "I need you, Robert. I need to feel your love surrounding me. I want to forget everything else except for you and me."

Robert forces her to look at him. "Exactly. You want to forget all that has been going on lately, but come morning, you won't be able to forget, Holly. And I would hate for that to happen, darling."

Looking down sadly, Holly scoots further away from Robert and adjusts her towel. "I'm sorry," She stands up and tries to leave the room, but Robert quickly grabs hold of her arm to stop her.

"Holly," He says, "Look at me, darling."

When she looks up at him, he can see the tears in her eyes. "Please know that it is because I love you that I am doing this. I want you to come to me when you are sure that it is me you want, me and nobody else. But that doesn't mean that I am going anywhere. I will be here for you, always."

Wrapping her arms around his waist, she leans her head on his chest. "Oh, Robert, I am sorry that I keep messing with your life like this. Thank you. Thank you for everything." She places a kiss on his lips, then quickly exits the sauna.

Robert sits down with a sigh. "You have to be the stupidest man on this earth, Scorpio. Good lord, what are YOU doing?" He berates himself as he tries to bring his mind and body under control.

Inside her bedroom, Holly collapses onto her bed, tears running unheeded down her cheeks. "Good lord, Holly, what are YOU doing? How could you throw yourself at Robert like that? Can you make his life any more complicated? Or your Own?"