This does get a little M-rated, but nothing crazy. Please enjoy!
Past Mistakes
Chapter 5
Christine was very efficient and had 'model homes' for each of the different types already set up. The families could put their own touches on the homes they received, but for the most part, everything was very nicely done. She and Katie had put a lot of personal touches into the homes and Mike praised them highly. There were still logistics concerning schools, stores, churches and medical care that Mike had to work on before it could become a full base and they could start moving families in, but they had a good start. Mike called Lt. Adams and told her they would meet up at the office at nine am the next morning, and then went to the hotel to get his bag and check out. Christine was glad he was so willing to go home with her.
Katie was at a college class, but Mike followed Christine into the mudroom from the garage, where they heard Hannah and Emma's voices. They were in the kitchen doing something. Mike put his bag down and hung his cover up on one of the hooks, while Christine took her high heels off. She gave Mike another kiss and squeezed both hands before guiding him into the kitchen where Hannah and Emma were making chocolate chip cookies.
"Hannah, someone has really wanted to see you." Christine said. She stepped out of the way so Hannah could run for Mike. As Christine suspected; Hannah ran into Mike's open arms and began sobbing into his chest.
"Daddy! I've missed you so much." Hannah said. Christine could see the tears streaking down both Mike and Hanna's face but turned her attention to Emma, who looked really confused.
"What's a daddy?" Emma asked.
"It's a little hard to explain, but Mr. Mike is Katie and Hannah's daddy. Like I am their mom and yours too, he's their daddy." Christine explained.
"But not mine? Where's mine?" Emma asked.
"It's a little hard to understand, but Mr. Mike is going to stay here for a while." Christine said.
"I want a daddy too. Hannah really likes hers." Emma remarked with a sad tone. Christine picked her up off the chair and hugged her tightly while exchanging a look with Mike. He'd heard the conversation, but was occupied with Hannah.
"These cookies look really good. Do you want to give one to Mr. Mike?" Christine suggested.
"Yeah." Emma said. Christine handed her one and they walked up to Mike. Emma offered it to Mike and he took it with a smile.
"Chocolate chip? My favorite." Mike asked. Emma nodded and he took a bite of the cookie. "Its really good. You're Emma right? Your mom told me about you." Mike asked. He gestured at Christine and she passed Emma over to Mike, which was only meant by confusion by Emma. Christine knew Mike was trying, and Emma was suddenly shy, which was unlike her.
"Emma, its okay. I wish I was still little enough for him to pick me up and hug me like that." Hannah told her little sister, making sure not to refer to Mike as 'daddy' or 'dad.'
"I won't hurt you, I promise." Mike said. Emma was looking at the various pins and ribbons on Mike's uniform in fascination.
"These are pretty." Emma said as traced her finger over a few of the ones on Mike's chest. Christine winked at Mike.
"Mike; she loves helping me pick out my jewelry every day. I know that isn't jewelry necessarily but she loves shiny things." Christine explained.
"I see. Can I have another one of those cookies?" Mike asked the little girl. She nodded and Christine gave her a cookie to give to Mike while Hannah took another pan of them out of the oven.
"Rosalie put a roast and potatoes in. It should be done soon." Hannah said.
"Perfect. I am going to show your dad to my room and we'll change to be more comfortable. Any idea on when Katie will be home?" Christine asked. She glanced over and smiled. Mike was sharing his cooking with Emma, which was resulting in cute little giggles.
"Her last class will end at five." Hannah answered.
"Good. We'll hold dinner until then. Mike?" Christine asked and Mike nodded. He sat Emma down on one of the bar stools before stealing yet another cookie, which caused Emma to squeal in delight. Mike tickled her behind the ear and then walked into the mudroom for his bag. Christine winked at Emma, knowing Mike was putting the little girl at ease. He had always been a natural with children and Emma was very endearing. Christine suspected that in no time; Emma and Mike would have a very special and unique relationship.
Christine led Mike into her large master-suite. He'd have his own closet and she had already decided would be sharing her king-sized bed. She'd been in therapy for a few years, and one of things she had readied herself for was either him coming back or a new relationship. She wanted her husband next to her that night, even if they only slept.
"You've really done well for yourself." Mike remarked as he looked around.
"Thank you, but I would have much rather had you with me. And you've not done so badly either, Admiral." Christine teased. She gave Mike another kiss, which quickly turned passionate. She pushed Mike onto the bed and unbuttoned his uniform shirt.
"Are you sure?" Mike asked weakly.
"I am. I have only wanted you for the past several years." Christine said.
"Yeah, me too." Mike admitted. He sat up enough to shrug the uniform shirt, under shirt and his uniform pants off; leaving him in his boxers. Christine stood up enough to take her own clothing off and walked to the door to lock it before going back to Mike, wearing only her lingerie.
"Not our best parenting." Christine said with a laugh. She straddled Mike's hips and kissed him again.
"We will give them our full attention during supper and all evening. They can give us a few minutes." Mike said. He propped himself up with one hand and unhooked her bra with the other. Of course, they were both older but Mike didn't seem to care.
The next half hour was passionate and exactly what Christine would imagine it would be. They both took and gave even more and the past arguments didn't even seem to matter, but there was so much they needed to think about. The name at the top of this list was Emma's. Sure, Mike did well with her, but she was the product of a rape, and someday; she would have to know. Until that time came, was Mike prepared to be her 'daddy?'
"I love you." Christine said before giving him another kiss. They'd take a shower and reappear downstairs once they caught their breathe.
"I love you too. This made me feel like a newlywed." Mike remarked with a laugh.
"Good. Me too. We do need to take a shower and go downstairs, if we can keep our hands off of each other." Christine said as she traced her fingers down Mike's stomach to below where the blanket hit. He sucked in a breath and groaned as he arched his back. Christine only grinned in response.
"Damn." Mike said after Christine withdrew her hand and sat up.
"We still have a shower to get through and it's a big shower." Christine said as she stood up and walked into the bathroom. Quickly enough, Mike followed her and they quickly took a shower, all while making out. Christine could see the shower quickly becoming a spot for them to have privacy when they needed it most. She could only hope that it wouldn't become like their laundry room had become back in Norfolk when they needed to have a fight.
"I would like to tuck Emma in tonight. I want to get to know her better." Mike said as they were getting dressed.
"Of course. You are really good with her." Christine said.
"She's awfully sweet. I have to admit; I am glad she looks so much like you. I was afraid she wouldn't and it would be like I was looking at the man that raped you." Mike admitted.
"I understand. She doesn't know about all that, and I don't know how to tell her." Christine admitted.
"Give me a bit of time. You might not need to." Mike said. He gave Christine another kiss before leading her downstairs to face being parents again. She was only thankful he took to it so naturally.