CH 11

Few hours later Evan woke up, he looked down to see Rose still sleeping. He manage to get out of bed and walk towards the bathroom where he went to use the loo then wash his hands before returning back to bed to see Rose awake

"Hey what time is it" she asked

"Just after six"

"Ok" she got up and walked into the bathroom still sleepy. Evan got into bed and waited for her.

When she walked out she stopped when she saw him grinning at her "what" she said as she got back into bed.

"First time i seen you naked that all"

"Oh… what" she said in shocked

"First time I've seen you naked and" he leaned over and kissed her "I like what i see" He kissed her as he rolled on top of her.

"Do you"

"Ah ha"

"Well then i like what i saw when you walk out of the bathroom"

"Really"

"Ah ha and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your naked body"

"Same here" they kiss and make love before falling asleep once again.

They spent the whole day in bed talking and making love as well ordering room service. The next morning they took a taxi back home where they noticed all of Rose's things were up and in Evan's bedroom. So they sort it all out then they left in the airport bus which was taking them to the airport since they were flying up to Cairns for a week-long honeymoon.

When they returned a week later they sorted their bags out then they went into town to do some christmas shopping since they returned on the twenty third as well went around to see how Laura is doing.

That night Dave and Joan walked into their house and were shocked to see the Christmas tree was up and there were decorations everywhere. Then they saw gifts under the tree. They walk into the kitchen to see Evan and Rose cooking dinner.

"Hey, how was your honeymoon?" Joan asked. They turn around and smile at them

"It was short but great," Rose said smiling.

"So you both had a great time then"

"Oh yeah" Evan said.

"That great, i see you both have been busy"

"Yes we have been mum"

"so what is for dinner" Dave asked

"We brought some cold meat from the supermarket and we done up a salad so we having that with coleslaw and potatoes follow by fruit salad and ice cream for dessert"

"Sounds good to me," Joan said.

That night during dinner Rose and Evan told them about what they did when they were up in Cairn, the boat trips, going for bush walks and doing what any honeymoon couples do. That night they made love and talked before falling asleep in each other's arms.

The next morning while Joan and Dave were at work, Evan and Rose went and finished the Christmas shopping and did the grocery shopping since all the family is coming around to their place for christmas. That night three of the families who live out of state arrived and were shocked when they saw how much the house had changed as well as the garage.

Paul who the oldest said "Sally and i will take the front left bedroom"

"sorry big brother that our bedroom" rose said

"Yours I thought Evan moved into the house not the other way round"

"We want to give them privacy and space" joan said

"There are other bedrooms to pick"

"alright," he said.

"We just have to remember not to walk out of our bedroom without wearing our robes" Evan said quietly to Rose but Sally heard them and smiled.

"Good point"

The next morning it was crazy around the house with it being christmas day. Luckily they were having a barbecue outside under a large gazebo. Laura and David arrived for lunch since Reg is working and they were invited around. Everyone enjoyed themselves.

On new years eve Everyone was outside having a good time with friends when they brought the new year in. Evan and Rose kiss the new year in.

"Happy new year rose"

"Happy new year Evan"

Two weeks later Rose left to start her nursing training while Evan drove to St Davids where he stayed in the caravan park while looking for a place to rent as well start working for Sam's, his father much to Les Anderson displeasure.

Three days after starting his job Evan found a place to rent. Once he got it it started buying things for the house. That first weekend Rose showed up on friday night and spent the weekend with Evan and in their new bed.

Since Evan didn't have much they spent the weekend shopping and doing what couples normally do. On Sunday Rose returned back home since she had classes on Monday morning. Evan enjoyed spending the weekend with Rose, he missed her and knew that the next three years were going to be hard on them both but knew they could do it.

Rose and Evan plan to spend every weekend in Melbourne so Evan could spend time with his mum. On valentine day, Rose received a surprise, a man delivered two dozen roses, one pink and the other red. Rose knew that they were from Evan. when she read his card

"Rose happy valentines day, i wish i was there to give you these in person. I love and miss you, i promise i make it up to you this weekend, all my love, your loving husband Evan"

That weekend Evan did make it up to her when she arrived home from classes. She was shocked to see him in bed. There were trays of food, bottles of wine, flute glasses and lit scented candles around the room.

"Well are you coming?" he flicked back the covers. Rose took her clothes off and got into bed flicking the covers back over her as they both kiss

"Miss you" rose said

"I miss you too" they kissed and made love and ate the food and drank the wine that Evan brought.

"This is a wonderful surprise Evan, thank you"

"I did say in the note that i'll make it up to you"

"Oh you did that alright" she leaned over and kissed him which became passionate and they made love once again.

At the end of february Evan was working when he heard "jones phone call, it your wife" Les yelled out.

Evan walk over to the office and walk inside "I told you no personal calls while your working" Les said

"Rose knows that Les, she wouldn't have called unless it was an emergency" he picked up the phone "rose what wrong hon… what, when… ok i'm on my way" then he hung up

"I got to go Les, it my mum"

"You can go after work"

"what she on borrowed time"

"Get back to work or you're fired" Evan walks out of the office slamming the door behind him. He was angry

"Hey evan what wrong, got telling off from les"

"He a barstad, that what"

"what did the wife want"

"My mum been rushed into hospital with pneumonia and it not good"

"she will make it" Evan started working

"she won't she got cancer"

"Gee mate sorry about that, does Les know"

"Yes he does and knows she on borrowed time"

"You should go"

"And what gets fired, I'll wait till Sam returns"

When Sam returned with the items that were needed the guy Evan was talking to walked over to Sam and told him about what happened. Sam was angry and he walked over to where Evan was who just finished helping one of the men.

"Evan" he turned to Sam and walk over to him "Crag just told me about Laura, you go and take the rest of the week off and spend it with her"

"what about you Sam"

"i'll come by on Sunday"

"Ok thanks"

"No worries son Family is important. Les doesn't understand that"

"that why he is single" Evan said with a smile

"Yeah, go on and give her my love"

"sure" Evan walk over and took his gear of before getting into his car and headed home to shower and pack a bag.

"Where Evan off to" another guy asked

"Family emergency, it's his mum" Sam said

"I hope he gets to see her one last time"

"same here, so what has been done" they return back to work.

When Evan arrived at the hospital he walked down to the cancer ward and found out what room she was in. When he walked in Rose was with her. "How is she"

Rose stood up and hug and kiss Evan before they sat down with his arm around her shoulder. He could see wires and machines around her as well as tubes up her nose for oxygen.

"They making her comfortable, that all they can do"

"what, couldn't they do more"

"they running some tests, here the doctor now" the doctor walk into the room

"Evan"

"doctor Dixson give it to me straight"

"I'm sorry the lastest results show the cancer has spread to her brain, liver and bone."

"how much time"

"A day or two"

"thank you doctor" Rose hugs Evan.

"where Dylan"

"He was at the beach, I called your dad, he was an ass hole. So i called Ted Farkner, he came in and the doctor told me that it not looking good, so i ask the inspector for his help, he was going to find Dylan and let him know what happen"

"Ok"

"Would you like a drink"

"Yeah that would be great thanks." he leaned forward and held onto his mother's hand. Rose walked out of the room and went to get cold drink while on the way back she made a call

"Hi Sam it Rose… Yes Evan made it here, when are you planning on coming down… Sam you better make it tonight… i'm afraid so… ok we will see you when you get here… ok bye" then she hung up and returned back to the room.

Hour later Dylan ran down and into her room "Evan" He said in shocked

"Dylan"

"how is she"

"She hangs in there" Rose stood up and let Dylan take a seat so he could be close to his mum.

They talk for the next three hours when Sam walk into the room which shocked Evan then he turn to Rose who walk over and stood behind him putting her hand on his shoulder

"I call him"

"thanks Rose" Then he turn to Sam "thanks for coming"

"No worries" they turn to see Laura open her eyes. She looked at them all and smiled at them

"Where Reg?" she asked

"At work, he knows you're in here" Rose said

"Oh, ok. I'm pleased for you all here"

"Same here mum" Evan said.

"I love you all to look after each other"

"We will mum," Dylan said.

"I know you will" Then she looked at Sam

"It's good to see you again Sam"

"you to Laura, i miss you"

"I miss you too" he walked around to the side of the bed and held onto her hand and bent over and kissed her forehead. "I will always love you Sam, your my first love"

"I know" then she turned to Evan and Dylan

"My boys, i love you both so much"

"I love you to mum" Dylan said

"I love and miss you" Evan said

"I know, take care of each other"

"We will mum," Dylan said. She looked at rose

"Rose i'm proud to call you my daughter"

"I know thank you"

"take care of all of you" She smiled as she closed her eyes.

Then they noticed the heart rate machine started changing. Rose reaches over and presses the call button. When the Doctor and nurse walk into the room they notice the change of heart beat then it went flat line. The nurse walk over and turn it off

"Time of death Three forty eight PM. My condolences to you all" they all started to cry. The doctor and nurse walk out leaving them alone to grieve in peace.

Few minutes later Rose walked out and called her parents and inspector Fawkner to give them the bad news. Then she returned back to the room. Half an hour later the staff took care of Laura's body and took her away while Evan and the family left and went to Rose's parents place where they spent the afternoon hugging and crying. When Joan and Dave arrive home they hug Evan and Dylan. Sam and Dylan stayed the night at Dave and Joan's request which they accepted.

The next morning Evan started sorting out the funeral arrangement as well. He and Dylan go back to the house where David freshens up while Evan sorts out a dress for his mum. They took the dress and other items she wanted to wear when she died to the funeral directors.

Then they return back to Watson's place to see Sam on the phone. "Sam called friends of Lauras that they knew to give them the sad news"

"Ok funeral tomorrow in St Davids at her request," Evan said.

"Have you seen your dad"

"It doesn't look like he wasn't home last night," Dylan said.

"I'll go and talk to him if you like Evan"

"thanks Rose but Dylan and I should go and talk to him"

"ok" Evan and Dylan left to go to the station. Rose turned to Sam who just hung up.

"Where Evan gone?"

"Talk to inspector Jones, Dylan gone with him as well"

"ok, i've called everyone i know, they said they will try to make it to the funeral tomorrow"

"ok"

When Dylan and Evan return Rose sees Evan not looking happy as he walks up stairs to their place above the garage. She turns when Dylan walks into the kitchen

"that bad"

"Dad wanted mum buried here in Melbourne, Evan told him that she was going to be buried in ST Davids. They argue about it. I told dad that it was mum's request to be buried in St Davids since she told the funeral directors that is where she wanted to be buried. He doesn't believe either of us. Evan told him that mum is going to be buried where she wanted to be buried and that he is not going to stop it, and if he does there will be hell to pay."

"Thanks for telling me Dylan" Rose turns to see Evan in his running gear. He looked at Rose and she gave him a nod of understanding then he did his stretchers and went for a run.