"New Love Found"

Disclaimer: See chapter 1. Everything else I own unless otherwise stated. I don't own Eric McKnight.

A/N: Takes place one month after previous chapter. Thoughts are in italics. All phone voices besides Kira's and Conner's are in bold and italics.

Chapter 17 – Moving Out

Conner awoke with the sun shining in his face. He turned to look at Kira and noticed that she was still asleep. He traced her face with his finger and thought to himself, "She is soooo gorgeous when she sleeps, not that she isn't gorgeous normally. I'm lucky to have her in my life, she's my whole world."

At that moment, Kira woke up and saw Conner looking down at her with a smile on his face. She reached up and brought his head down to hers for a kiss.

"Good morning Baby."

"Morning Babe. How are you feeling?"

"Happy. I've got you in my life."

Conner chuckled and sat up in bed with Kira cuddled in beside him also sitting up.

"We never discussed what to do with Eric's bedroom last night."

"No, we didn't. I think that it should be left the way it is, that way, they can have somewhere to sleep if they stay over."

"I agree. What time is your dad arriving?"

"Dunno. He'll call when he is at the train station."

"OK."

Kira then started kissing Conner passionately and he responded in kind. It was getting extremely passionate between them with their hands roaming over each other's bodies and Conner knew that he had to stop before he got carried away.

He pulled back and said, "Babe, as much as I'd like to continue and believe me, I want to, we should stop."

"Why Baby?"

"If we don't, we could get carried away, and I want to wait for our wedding night, so we can truly be joined as one, it would be more special for us."

"OK, Baby. We'll wait till our wedding night to make love to each other, and we'll be each other's firsts. In the meantime, we'll just kiss and cuddle."

"Thank you Babe. Thank you for being understanding. We should get up and get dressed."

"OK."

They got up and got dressed, then headed downstairs to watch TV and have breakfast. Once downstairs, Conner helped Kira sit on the couch and made her breakfast. Once breakfast was made for the three of them, he joined Kira on the couch.

About half an hour later, Pam came downstairs and noticed that Conner and Kira were up and her breakfast was on the table.

"Morning you two."

"Morning Mum."

"Morning Pam."

"What are your plans for today?"

"Helping you get your things packed up ready for David."

"OK Son."

Kira realised that Eric had yet to pick up the rest of his things, so she picked up the phone to call him. It was answered after a few rings.

"Hello?"

"Hey Eric."

"Hey Kir, what's up?"

"We're helping your mum pack her things up to take to your ads and I realised that you would need to pick the rest of your things up as well."

"OK, we'll be right over. Thanks Kir."

"You're welcome."

After a few minutes of conversation, Eric hung up the phone. Kira turned to Conner and Pam and said, "Eric and Mel will be right over."

They nodded and headed upstairs to start packing Pam's things up. A few minutes later, Eric and Mel arrived.

"Mum? Conner? Kira?"

"Upstairs Assmunch."

Eric and Mel headed upstairs and found all three of them in Pam's room packing up.

"Hey Son, Mel."

"Hey Pam."

"Hey Mum, Jerkface, Kir. Doll, why don't you and Kir help my mum and Jerkface and I will start on my room."

"OK Love."

With that, Conner headed to Eric's room to help him pack whilst the girls helped pam.

x

A few hours later, they had all of Eric's things, Pam's things and the remainder of Adrian's things packed up.

At that moment, Conner's phone rang. He looked at the display and it read "Dad."

"Hey Dad."

"Hey Son."

"Is that you at the train station?"

"Sure is Son."

"OK Dad. I'll be there shortly. I'm leaving now."

"OK Son. Bye."

"Bye Dad."

He hung up and turned to Eric and said, "Why don't you and Mel wait here, that way you can surprise him?"

"OK."

Conner then turned to Kira and said, "I'll be back as soon as I can Babe."

"OK Baby."

He kissed her then left.

After he left, Mel turned to Kira and said, "Have you thought about a date for your wedding yet?"

"Not yet. We haven't discussed it yet."

"OK, how long have you been going out for and how long have you been engaged?"

"We've been going out for a year and engaged for two months."

"Cool."

"What about you and Eric? How long have you been going out?"

"Nah, he's not even proposed to me yet and we've been together for three years."

"Oh well. Just drop hints to him."

Just then, Kira's phone rang. She looked at the display, but didn't recognise the number.

"Hello?"

"Is that Kira McBride?"

"It is."

"Kira, this is Dr. Greg Banks at Reefside Hospital."

"Hello Dr. Banks. What can I do for you?"

"I'd like you to come in today, as soon as possible to find out if your leg has healed, if it is, we'll take your cast off today."

"OK. I'm on my way, be there soon, Dr. Banks."

"OK. Bye Kira."

Kira hung up the phone and turned to Mel and said, "Mel, can you take me to the hospital please?"

"Sure."

Mel then turned to Eric and said, "I'll be back soon Love."

With that, Kira and Mel left to go to the hospital.

x

Meanwhile, at the train station, Conner pulled up in the car park and he got out and locked the car. He then went to find his dad.

"Conner! Over here!"

He went over to his dad and hugged him. He then pulled back out of the hug and said, "Hey Dad. You're looking good. It's good to see you."

"Good to see you too Son. You've grown."

"Yup. You ready?"

"Sure, let's go."

They headed out to the car park and got into Conner's Mustang and drove off back to Conner's house.

"So, Conner, what have you been up to? Anyone special in your life?"

"I've not been up to much and yes, there is someone special in my life."

"I can't wait to meet her."

"You will soon."

"OK."

They drove to Conner's and pulled up in the driveway. Conner noticed that Mel's car wasn't there.

They entered the house and headed into the living room. Pam saw them and stood up to greet her husband.

"Hey Adrian."

"Hello Pam. I've missed you."

"I've missed you too."

Adrian took Pam into his arms and kissed her. He pulled back out of the kiss, but kept his arms around her and said, "My darling wife. We've been fools."

"That we have my dear husband."

They hugged and then Adrian turned to Conner and said, "So, Son. Where is this special girl; you were telling me about?"

"I don't know Dad. She must have gone out. But there is someone else who I'm sure you'd be thrilled to see."

With that, Eric came into the living room. Adrian stood in shock and said, "Eric?"

"Hey Dad. How are you?"

"Never mind that, come here."

Eric and Adrian hugged with tears in their eyes. Adrian then pulled out of the hug and said, "It's been so long since I last saw you. How are you Son? Anyone special in your life?"

"It has Dad. I'm fine. How are you doing? Yes, there is someone special in my life, just like Conner has."

"I'm glad to hear it. I'm also doing fine, better now for seeing my family again. I can't wait to meet the two ladies who have stolen my sons' hearts."

"You will."

Pam went through to the kitchen to make drinks for everybody. Conner turned to Eric and said, "Where are the girls?"

"Mel took Kir to the hospital. Before you get worked up, Kir got a call from a Dr. Banks about her cast. They'll be back soon."

"OK.

x

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Kira was getting her leg X-rayed to see if it was healed. She found out that it was, so she was sent down to have her cast removed.

An hour later, they were on their way back to Kira and Conner's house.

x

They arrived back at the house when Kira noticed the Mustang sitting in the drive. Mel stopped the car and switched off the engine and she and Kira got out.

"I guess Adrian is there."

"I guess so. We'd better go in and meet our future father-in-law."

"Yep."

They headed inside the house and into the living-room and saw their other halves with their dad talking. Conner was the first to notice them and went over to kiss Kira.

"Babe, you no longer have your cast on."

"Nope. My leg is healed."

"Good."

He took her over to meet his dad and introduced the two of them.

"Dad, this is my lovely fiancée, Kira McBride. Babe, this is my dad Adrian McKnight."

"Nice to meet you Kira."

"You as well Mr. McKnight."

"Please, call me Adrian."

"OK."

Adrian then turned to Mel and asked, "Are you Kira's sister?"

"No, I'm not. I'm Eric's girlfriend, Melanie Watson, but please call me Mel."

"A pleasure to meet you Mel. You must call me Adrian."

"Likewise Adrian."

Just then the doorbell went and Mel went to answer it. She opened the door and found Neil and Jade standing there.

"Hey Neil, Jade. Come on in."

"Hey Mel. Thanks."

"Yeah, thanks Mel."

Mel took them into the living-room and introduced them to Adrian and then turned to Jade and said, "Jade would you be able to call your dad to see if he can come over with the van to help with Pam and Adrian's things? Eric and I will take his in the car."

"OK."

Jade then pulled her mobile out and called her dad and asked if he was able to come with the van and he said that he would.

x

David arrived half an hour later and loaded up Pam's and Adrian's things in the van and Mel loaded up Eric's in the car.

Eric then turned to Conner and Kira who were standing with them in the driveway and said, "Well, Bro, it will just be you and Kira. Call us any time."

"Sure will Bro. You and Mel are welcome here anytime, even to stay over night as we are leaving your room just the way it is."

"Thanks Bro. We will. See you later."

"See you Bro."

Conner and Eric then hugged each other then Eric turned to Kira and said, "See you later Kir. Keep my brother in line."

Kira laughed and said, "I will Eric. I'll see you through the week probably."

"Probably." Eric then hugged Kira and kissed her on the cheek and went to the car.

Mel came up to Kira and hugged her, then said, "We're just a phone call away if you ever need us."

"Same here Mel. Miss you."

"Miss you too girl."

Mel then turned to Conner and hugged him and said, "Keep an eye on Kira. We'll see you later."

"See you later Mel."

Mel then went to the car and got in with Eric and backed it out off the driveway so David could get the van out. David, Jade and Neil sat in the van and waited for Pam and Adrian.

Pam turned to Kira and said, "Take care Kira."

"You too Pam, and thank you."

"You're welcome. Visit anytime."

"Same to you. Call us if you need us."

"Will do. You do the same."

"Will do." Pam hugged Kira, then turned to Conner and hugged him with tears in her eyes.

"Take care Son and take care of Kira."

"I will Mum. You take care as well."

"Bye Son."

"Bye Mum."

Pam then stood back and let Adrian say goodbye to Kira and Conner. When he had done so, they headed to the van and got in. David then drove off with Mel following behind. Conner and Kira waved until they were out of sight then they headed inside.

"Well Babe. It's just us."

"Yup. I'm gonna miss Pam."

With that, Kira started crying. Conner took her in his arms and said, "Babe, it's OK. I'll miss her as well, but at least she is just a phone call away."

"True."

Conner eventually got Kira calmed down and they sat down on the couch and watched TV till it was time to go to bed.

x

They headed upstairs to their bedroom, got undressed ready for bed and got into it.

"Night Babe."

"Night Baby."

They kissed each other and cuddled into each other and fell asleep dreaming of each other.