The sun was shining brightly as they drove down the quiet country lane towards their lodge for the week, Gabby had the window of the truck open and her arm resting on top on the door, she was quietly taking in the breath taking sights as the moved down the road. Her other hand resting against her husbands as he drove one handed. The comfortable silence surrounding them.

"What do you want to do first?" She asked him breaking the quietness, "Donna said the lodge has a hot tub?" She winked a him, smiling brightly.

"Does it now?" He asked smirking at her. "Well I think maybe we can get acquainted with that if you want to."

She chuckled at him, reaching over and placing her hand between his legs. She felt his need for her pushing against his jeans, "or maybe I could help you out now" she whispered leaning across the seat and unzipping his flies.

"Gabby" he breathed as she slid her hand down the front of his boxers gripping him tightly. She looked at him with wanting eyes as she slowly stroked his member, it took all his effort to concentrate on driving, "Gabby..." he breathed again, turning to see her smirking at him.

"Yes sir" she said teasingly.

"You are such a tease Mrs Casey" his breathing getting heavier as she increased her speed, Matt's focus wavering as he pulled the truck over to the side of the road. "You are..." his words were lost as she pushed his jeans down and slid her mouth around him, and his eyes closed. She continued to stroke him with her tight grip while letting her mouth work the tip, moving her hand to his balls and sliding him all the way in, his groans filling the car as her pace increased, his hips bucking as the pressure became too much and his release hit. "Gabby" he breathed as his load hit the back of her throat. She greedily licked him clean before sitting back up and smirking at him.

"You Mrs Casey will be..." she kissed him cutting his words off.

"You enjoyed it." she said laughing slightly, "Now come on I believe we have a hot tub to try out." Something about the twinkle in her eye told Matt she was in a mischievous mood and the afternoon was about to become a lot of fun.

There it stood in the middle of a clearing and surrounded by high trees. There was a hot tub on the decking that surrounded the wooden lodge in front of them. As the walked inside the living area their eyes fell upon a huge stone fireplace, with two armchairs and a couch positioned around a large fluffy rug. The bedroom housed a queen sized four poster bed that made Gabby squeal with glee when she first laid eyes on it. "Oh Matt" she'd exclaimed "that bed is amazing!"

"Sure is" he'd responded.

They spent the whole afternoon in the hot tub, enjoying each other and the quiet sounds of nature, only getting out when they both decided it was time they got some food. Matt said he'd head back into the local town and get take out for tonight and some supplies for tomorrows breakfast while Gabby sorted the fire and snuggled down with a book. An hour later Matt returned with take out food and some breakfast in the morning, some beers, and some wine for Gabby. His heart exploded when he saw his wife curled underneath a blanket on the coach asleep with her book in her hand. It had been a long time since she'd fallen asleep easily without him, and it made him burst with pride to see she had come far enough in her journey of recovery to be sleeping soundly right now. He moved through the lodge as quietly as possible, plating up their dinner and grabbing the bottle of wine he'd brought.

"Gabby" he whispered, kissing her head softly. "Gabby"

Gabby opened her eyes slowly, looking up at her husband. "Matt?" she was confused, had she fallen asleep while he was gone. "Was I sleeping?"

"Yea baby, you must have dosed off. I got us Chinese I hope that's ok?"

"Yea that's perfect." Her eyes landed on the bottle of wine, "I see you brought my favorite wine too." she smiled.

"Always" Matt said kissing her.

Their evening was quiet and tender, Matt cleared up after dinner and they lay listening to music for the rest of the evening, it felt good to just be able to hold each other and not feel the need to do anything. The busyness of Chicago far away, the calmness of nature filling their bodies and the fresh air seemingly washing away all of the worries they'd been feeling recently.

Matt slid his hand down the front of her sleep shorts, she groaned as his fingers traced slowly across her sensitive spot, pushing her head backwards against his chest, her eyes closing as she allowed the feeling to take hold of her body, Matt responding by slipping his fingers inside her and curling them upwards, fingering her in an agonizingly slow pace, flicking his thumb against her nub as she lifted her hips desperately.

"Matt" she whined, "Stop teasing."

He kissed her neck in response making her body buck even more as he gently marked her skin, removing his fingers and flipping them over so quickly she squealed in shock. He pulled her sleep shorts off and discarded them on the floor before kissing and biting his way back up her legs, to her inner thighs, leaving his mark as he did, he stopped just short of her sweet spot looking up at her, her eyes were closed, a desperate smile sat on her face, her fingers laced into his as he reached up for her touch. "Please" she whispered desperately. He tucks his head between her legs and licks long stripes onto her pussy, flicking his tongue against her clit with each stroke. Her body bucking underneath him, her legs wrapped around his shoulders, he plunges his tongue deep inside her, her panting increasing as he picks up the pace, her body tensing as he concentrates his full attention to her bundle of nerves, helping her to completely fall over the edge as she screams his name.

He sits back on his heal watching her try to control her breathing as she comes down from her high, a small smirk on his face as he watches her chest rise and fall rapidly. She opens her eyes and spots him watching her, reaching out and grabbing his shoulders pulling him in close to her. His manhood pressing against her as he holds his weight off her on one arm, kissing her deeply, the two of them battling for dominance with their tongues. He reaches down between their bodies and lines himself with her entrance, sliding slowly in and beginning to make slow sensual thrusting movements into her, she wraps her legs around him allowing him better access, the two of them completely lost in each other as their bodies moved as one. The small lodge filled with their moans as they picked up the pace both of them edging closer to the end. Matt lifts back slightly moving Gabby's legs up to his shoulder, giving himself a better and deeper thrust, each one hitting her spot and causing her to groan loudly, their bodies tensing at exactly the same moment as they tumbled over the edge together. They lie in a comfortable silence for a long time, before Matt reached up and grabbed the throw, shifting slightly so that he was underneath Gabby once more, covering them both, wrapped in each others arms they fell into a deep sleep in front of the fire.

The brightness woke Gabby the next morning, for a moment she was disoriented, the sofa below her rough against her naked form, the blanket tucked around her tightly keeping the cold air out. She opened her eyes and noticed the fire was completely out, Matt was no longer next to her and the smell of bacon was filling the air. Wrapping the blanket around her tightly she sat up looking around for her husband, her eyes soon found his looking at her from the small kitchen area.

"Good morning beautiful" he said "did you sleep ok?"

"Yea, but you do realize we have that big old bed in there that's meant for sleeping in yea?" she joked.

"Well yea I do, but when you fell asleep on top of me I couldn't move us."

"I suppose not" she nodded, "shall we try to sleep in it tonight though?" she asked "My back hurts." she stretched her arms up, dropping the blanket on the floor.

Matt stared at her stood their in all her glory, she was absolutely breathtaking. "Well it's a good job we have that couples massage today then" he said, placing the pan of bacon to the side and switching the stove top off. Taking huge strides towards her he was stood in front of her and wrapping his arms around her, kissing her neck gently. "You dropped that blanket on purpose didn't you" he asked in between kisses. She pulled her lip in between her teeth and shrugged.

"Maybe..." she strung the word out.

Matt picked her up one handed making her squeal and giggle into her shoulder, walking through to the bedroom he lay her down on the bed before turning and opening one of their bags up. Pulling out the silk ties and blindfold, he looked at her smirking. "I think it's about time I give you a lesson in not teasing" he said, tying her left leg to the bed post, and then her right. Kissing his way up her body, brushing his tongue teasingly across her sensitive area before trailing his kisses up to her navel, across her belly, and up to her erect nipples. Taking each one in his mouth and nibbling gently, she wrapped her arms around his back. Matt sat back, "uh uh" he said "no touching", grabbing her arms and tying her wrists to the top two posts. She groaned slightly, as her body shivered with anticipation. Ordering her to lift her head Matt tied the the soft blindfold behind her head causing Gabby to be plunged completely into darkness and completely at his mercy.

Every move he made felt agonizingly slow, and in her cut off state his touch was even more sensual. She felt something cold and hard glide across her breasts, the unexpected motion drawing a shiver from her, before she could say anything it had gone, and was replaced by a stinging slap, she bucked underneath it, as another slap fell. Gabby recognizing the familiar sensation of the crop hitting her sensitive areas, groaning loudly as the mixture of pain and pleasure took over. Another sharp slap landed, this time between her legs, she bucked upwards, crying out as another landed. The sting soon soothed by kisses, the kisses soon turning into bites and licks, as Matt slid his fingers deep inside her, curling upwards hitting her spot, her body clamping down as pleasure swept over her, her release almost hitting as the crop came down sharply against her skin once more.

"Matttttt" she screamed, frustration dripping from her voice.

She felt him move in between her legs, his member pressing against her, his need for her clear. He slid in slowly resting on his arm, his mouth inches from her ear, "You don't cum until I say" he growled, thrusting roughly inside her.

"Yes sir" she whimpered.

His pace slow and steady, each thrust hitting her spot before he pulled right back to the edge of her entrance, over and over again. Sheer frustration taking over her, as she allowed silent tears to fall. "Please" she begged. Matt slapping the inside of her thigh sharply, a silent warning not to disobey. Climbing off her and kneeling beside her head, "Suck it" he ordered, pressing the tip against her lips. She allowed him access immediately, allowing him to thrust roughly into her mouth, his groans as her jaw did the work increasing. She brushed her teeth gently against him making him growl her name as his hot loud slid down her throat. Then he was gone. She lay there for what felt like forever but was only a few minutes, unsure of where he'd gone.

"Matt" she whispered into the silent room, when she got no response she tried again slightly louder "Matt?"

"I'm here" he said, concerned at the worried tone in her voice. "You ok?"

"Yea" she nodded "I just didn't know where you'd gone."

He lifted the blindfold off her, allowing the light in. She blinked furiously trying to adjust to the sudden brightness, "I'm right here" he reassured, "Sorry I should have said where I was going." He held up a plate full of bacon and eggs, "I went to get breakfast" he smirked, noticing her frustrated look as she realized her release wasn't coming anytime soon.

"That's cruel" she moaned.

He smirked at her and untied her wrists, helping her up, and untying her legs. "No touching" he warned.

She groaned taking the plate from him and tucking in. He was in one of those moods, and depending on how he felt meant today could be one very long tease fest.

They ate breakfast quickly well aware that they were pushing it for time after their morning antics. Gabby showered quickly, turning the water cold to try and help her frustrated state, once dressed they both headed towards the spa. "I can't wait to get these muscles loosened" Gabby said, cracking her back as she climbed out of the truck. Matt smiled at her taking her hand in his, he knew all to well the tension she'd been holding in her body recently, he felt it every time he held her.

"You deserve this babe." he said kissing her gently.

The entered the building, and Gabby's jaw dropped open "this place is amazing" she said. Matt went to the desk as she sat and looked through the brochure of all the treatments she could get, the guys had booked the couples massage for them already, but Matt had told her to have as many treatments as she wanted and needed. She settled on an Indian head massage, as well as some pedicure treatments. The rest of the day she planned on spending by the pool and in the sauna.

Several hours later they left the spa feeling completely relaxed, Gabby said she felt like she was floating on air and Matt had to agree she looked very relaxed.

"So do you want take out or shall we find somewhere to eat" he asked as they climbed back into the truck.

Gabby looked at her outfit and then eyed his, they were both wearing sweats and oversized hoodies, "I don't think we're presentable enough for a restaurant" she chuckled, "plus I'm starving now" there was a whine to her voice that made Matt chuckle, it was a tone he'd not heard on her in a long time.

"Ok princess." he teased "what food do you want?"

"Pizza" she almost squealed with joy.

"Your wish is my command."

Pizza collected, and heading back to the lodge Gabby couldn't help but smile. "You look happy?" Matt said grinning at the beam his wife was displaying.

"I am Matt" she beamed "I really really am."

He squeezed her hand gently, "I'm glad."

Their evening was very similar to that of their first night, they made it to the bedroom eventually, but not before christening every inch of the small lodge. Matt teasing her relentlessly throughout the drive back and dinner. She was desperate for a release but Matt was playing by his own rules. "I think I'll make you wait to the morning" he whispered as he withdraw his fingers from her just as she was about to enter bliss.

"Your mean" she panted.

He smirked at her as he got up to use the bathroom. She flopped back onto the bed, frustration filling every fiber of her body. Matt made good of his promise of making her wait, but she had to admit it was well worth it. She woke up to his head between her legs, lapping at her hungrily, she groaned his name as his tongue flicked across her sensitive spot. She felt him smirk as her moans increased, her hips bucking underneath him before finally her release hit with such force her body shook uncontrollably as orgasm after orgasm rolled through her body.

The rest of their trip went by far too quickly for Gabby's liking, they'd relaxed ate at some amazing restaurants, taken a boat out onto the lake for the day and thoroughly enjoyed every single moment in their cut off little bubble. But on Friday Gabby woke with an attitude towards everything Matt suggested they did to enjoy their final day. He asked if she wanted to go for a run in the woods with him knowing it was a good way for her to get her frustration out but she'd brushed him off and he went by himself. By the evening she was sulking big time about having to head home tomorrow morning, Matt had ignored it as best he could but by dinner time his patience was wearing thin.

"Gabriela we have had a lovely, relaxing week, please don't spoil it now by sulking. You knew we were going to have to go home at the end of this."

"Whatever" she grumbled into her plate pushing the food round. She'd reluctantly agreed to come out for dinner, and they were currently sat in the middle of a rather fancy Italian restaurant they'd found earlier on in the week.

"Gabriela!" Matt growled in a low voice, "Stop it now. You are acting like a child."

She looked up at him rolling her eyes, "So." she spat, "I don't want to go home, back to therapy and having everyone asking me how I am a hundred times a day. I've enjoyed just being us."

Matt reached across the table, "I know you have baby, but unfortunately we have to go back to the city. We've got jobs that need us. If it's people asking you how you are that's bothering you I can speak to them?" he was more than aware that she hated people focusing all their attention on her well being and life when in her opinion there were people who needed it more than she did.

"Whatever." she spat again, pushing her barely touched plate away. "I'm done." she said folding her arms across her chest.

This really wasn't how Matt had seen their last day going, he was concerned about the way returning to the city had affected her mood and made a mental note to speak to Dr Charles about it once they got back. For now though he knew there was no point pushing it so he finished his meal and got the check. In the truck back Gabby's attitude went from bad to worse, with her grumbling under her breath all the way back to the lodge.

"Gabriela!" Matt finally snapped "I have had it with your attitude tonight, go to the corner when we get in!"

"Which one?" she spat, rolling her eyes at him "unless you've not noticed there are several of them in the lodge."

"Pick one!" he said raising his voice slightly, "The more you carry on the worst this is going to be!"

"Fine!" she folded her arms across her chest and slumped down in her seat.

A few minutes later they pulled up and Gabby climbed out slamming the door as she went. Matt rubbed his hand across the top of his brow, something was bothering her and he was pretty certain it was more than just going back to the city and people asking how she was. He really didn't want to bust her butt on their mini moon but something told him it was the only way he was going to get anything out of her. She was certainly not going to have a comfortable journey home tomorrow that was for sure, although he hadn't brought many implements with him he had his belt, and the paddle, and he was certain there was a bath brush in the bathroom he could put to good use if she gave him cause. Sighing deeply to himself he followed her into the lodge, noticing that she'd indeed done as he asked despite all the protesting she'd made in the truck. He headed towards the bathroom to check his theory on the bath brush, finding it tucked away on the side board. Picking it up he headed towards his bags, and removed the paddle before finally returning to the living area and placing them down on the counter top.

"Are you ready to talk to me properly?" Matt asked, deciding to give her one more chance. She shrugged her shoulders but didn't give him a verbal reply. "Gabriela, ten minutes corner and then I'm going to spank you until you tell me where this attitude is coming from" he told her sighing to himself again.

While she stood there he busied himself packing away any non essential stuff, he was more than aware that he probably wouldn't have time afterwards and they needed to be on the road early tomorrow so they wouldn't have chance in the morning either. Folding the last top into his duffel, he heard sniffling coming from the living area. He zipped the bag up and quickly made his way into where Gabby stood, his eyes fell on her slender frame noticing the rise and fall of her shoulders as the sniffing increased.

"Gabby come here." he said sitting on the couch and patting the seat next to him. She turned and practically ran into his open arms, "What's going on?" he asked gently.

"I'm sorry." she sobbed "I've ruined our last day, I... Matt... I"

"Ssshhh." he soothed "What is it?"

"I'm scared." she admitted.

"Scared?" he questioned, that was the last thing he'd thought he'd hear. "What of?"

"Well all week I've been happy and relaxed. All week I've felt amazing, no fear, no hurt and no guilt. But now we're going back to the city." she paused, looking up at him, "What if when we get home I unravel again?" tears were streaming down her face, her deep brown eyes full of fear and sadness.

"Hey" he said pulling back slightly and placing a firm hand on either side of her shoulders, "Look at me" she looked up into his blue eyes and immediately felt better, she gave him a weak smile. "If you unravel we will deal with it ok?"

"Ok" she nodded.

"But" he continued "You do not act out like you have today. Understood."

"Yes sir." she replied burying his head deep into her chest, she was secretly hoping that if she cuddled into him long enough he'd forget that he'd promised her a spanking.

Matt encircled his arms around her well aware of what she was trying to achieve, and grinning to himself. "Gabby" he spoke quietly, she nodded against him "your still getting a spanking." she groaned into his chest, "you know better than to act like you have today and I gave you more than one opportunity to turn it around.

"I know" she whispered. "I'm sorry"

"Yea you will be" he said sternly, "come on let's get it over with shall we."

She nodded while moving herself into position across his knee. The spanks started to land quickly against her covered bottom, her little dress and thong providing some shelter from the hand raining down on it. A few minutes in he stopped, lifting her dress up and resuming his onslaught, she really wished she'd worn some better panties, Matt warmed her butt for several minutes before ordering her to stand and take her thong off. She did as she was told without argument, while he retrieved the paddle and bath brush from the counter. Gabby groaned when she saw what he was carrying.

"Not the brush please" Gabby begged, she had never received the bath brush before but if it hurt as much as the hairbrush she would do anything to avoid it.

"Your punishment is non negotiable Gabriela you know that. You will be receiving the bath brush, how many will depend on you." he scolded, she knew better than to try and dictate what implements he used. "Right now you are getting ten strokes with it for the behavior you have presented today, and because of your begging you've earn't five more with it."

Groaning she nodded her head "Yes sir."

"That's better." he said pulling one of the dining chairs out to the center of the room, "Now bend over here." he instructed. Gabby moved slowly to position herself over the chair gripping the edges, Matt lifted her hips slightly to give him better access before bringing the paddle down hard against her bare skin.

"Ouch" she shouted, "Ouch, Matt, please, Ouch it hurts." Tears were soon streaming down her face as he landed spank after spank, turning her bottom from pink to a deep red. Ten minutes he paddled her bottom, making sure he covered every inch and landing a fair amount on her thighs for good measure. When he'd finished her butt was on fire, she knew it wasn't over yet, she knew better than to behave like she had, and she certainly knew better than to keep giving attitude after it was clear she was in trouble. She'd pushed the limits of his patience today and her butt was paying the price, she groaned thinking about the four hour drive home they had tomorrow. It was going to be a very uncomfortable journey that was sure.

"Twenty with the belt Gabby." Matt said, pulling his belt free from his trousers with a whoosh.

"Yes sir"

CRACK

"You"

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"know"

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"better"

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"than"

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"to speak"

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"To me"

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"like that"

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"You know"

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"I will not"

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"Allow"

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"sulking"

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"and"

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"attitude"

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"Don't you"

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"yes sir" she sobbed, struggling to speak through the tears.

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Gabby dissolved into huge tears, forgetting about the brush she was yet to receive she reached back and rubbed her sore bottom. Matt brought the belt down hard against the backs of her thighs. "Ouch!" she screamed.

"Move your hands" he ordered "I'm not finished" he brought the belt down again against the backs of her thighs, this time she jack knifed upwards and began to bounce, trying desperately to ease the sting. "Gabriela back in position now or I'm increasing the bath brush."

Gabby bent back over the chair, she knew this was going to hurt but she didn't know how much until the first stroke landed.

CRACK

A burning oval shaped welt appeared insistently, Gabby screamed loudly as the next stroke hit CRACK.

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"Please sir no more" Gabby begged, "Please" the brush hurt more than she could have ever imagined especially on top of the paddle and belt, each stoke felt like it was being welded with fire, the sting it left burning deeply, and she was sure it was leaving big bruises. Matt placed his hand in the center of her back, stroking soothing circles.

"five more and we're done." he said bringing the brush down.

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"Don't make"

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"Me ever"

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"repeat this Gabriela"

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"understood?" He waited for her to nod before bringing the final stroke down against her burning behind. CRACK

He waited for her to calm down before leading her back to the corner and telling her to put her hands on her head, "You rub, we'll repeat the brush" he warned.

"yes sir" she sobbed, placing her hands on her head and assuming her corner position.

"Twenty minutes" he said.

Twenty minutes later Gabby was encircled in Matt's arms sobbing gently against his chest, all had been forgiven and Matt was determined to enjoy the remaining time they had together, lifting her up into his arms he carried her to the bedroom where the spent the evening making love to each other, until they fell asleep.