Chapter Fifteen
Jamie could read Eddie's upset like a book when he got home that night. He didn't want to mention anything in front of the kids, but he was definitely tuned into her mood. She took extra care putting Max and April to bed that night, she held each one a little closer and kissed them a little harder before putting the covers over them and listening to their prayers. Jamie stood in the doorway, watching her.
When she shut off the lights and stepped out to the hallway, he brought his arms around her. "What is it? I can tell…That little boy David?"
Eddie shook he her head, "Right problem," she sighed. "But wrong kid. David is okay, he's sick and he's not getting better, but there's a peace there and I took care of his loneliness issue today, at least I hope that I did. It's Carlos. Mrs. Turner has cancer, Jamie. I saw her at the ER today, she's bald, she was so sick, Jamie. That poor little boy. It just made me think what we might have been facing and…if something happens to Mrs. Turner…"
"Let's not borrow trouble, Eddie," Jamie soothed. "And what do you mean that you fixed David's loneliness, his parents make hourly they can't…Oh…Eddie…" Jamie sighed.
"We won't miss it, Jamie," Eddie defended. "And that will let David's parents have these moments with him…" She looked up to see Jamie smile. "Just tell me you did it through Tom's foundation and not…"
"I did it through the Manning Foundation, yes," Eddie confirmed. "Now…how are you feeling? How's…"
Jamie laughed, "Eager…Very eager. Things are definitely "up" to snuff…"
"Well," Eddie replied 'You still need to be taking it easy so…"
"Come on Eddie," Jamie laughed. "I've been a very good boy. I've kept my hands to myself…I'm nearly all healed…' He pouted just a bit.
"No you need to rest Jamie not my orders and don't give me that look either it doesn't work," Eddie laughed enjoying his attempt
"Oh yes it does," Jamie replied. "You know it does and so does this..." Jamie reached out for Eddie's hips and pulled her in tight. He slowly began to dance with her in his arms.
Eddie laughed again locking her fingers over his-shoulders. "Just so you know this isn't working you need rest Jamie."
"I'm fine," Jamie whispered placing his lips again her jaw. "I'm healthy, I don't hurt, and I'm back to business in all the ways but one...the one I love the best."
Her eyes moved up locking with his smiling letting their bodies move together. "You are something else I hope you know," Eddie leaned up pressing their lips together
Jamie smiled, victorious in his endeavors to persuade his wife to the bedroom. They walked back together, holding hands, nuzzling and kissing softly. Eddie' blouse ended up in the hallway, Jamie's shirt on the doorknob, they were like two college kids, it had been too long, they didn't usually go this long.
There was a hunger and a heat that had not been present the last few times, Eddie's legs were wrapped around Jamie's waist before they even hit the bedroom doorway. Jamie's body was ready for this, his pants were buldging under the weight and his heart was pounding in his ears.
"I need you, Eddie," he gasped. "I need you so much, I missed…"
"I know," Eddie crooned. "Oh, I know. I know…I need you so much it hurts. It throbs…"
Jamie laid Eddie on the bed, his hands unfastened her jeans, and they had left a little mark on her skin as she was gaining weight with the baby. Jamie smiled, he loved that and felt so proud of the little being inside of his wife.
Eddie's hands pushed Jamie's pants down and revealed his pulsating sex. He wanted his wife and he wanted her now.
Eddie planted her feet on the bed, her legs and arms fell open, letting Jamie come to her and at her, giving him full access to her body, which he took.
Eddie's hips bucked up and down as Jamie sank into her. The tenderness was there, it was always there, but the hunger, this time, was paramount. Jamie exploded inside of Eddie, she cried out as his seed filled her center and her juices coated him. They were connected in heart and mind, but it was this physical connection that took all of that over the top.
Cuddling together in bed Eddie laying on Jamie's chest looking up at him smiling. "So, when are-we going to tell your family that we're moving?"
"I think we should tell Dad first," Jamie replied. "We'll have him over tomorrow and tell him," Jamie sighed. "It's the right decision, I just hope that Dad will come with us. He's 70, it's an election year, the perfect time to put his papers in."
"That'd be great Jamie and the kids will love having grandpa there. Okay we'll tell him first thing," Eddie nodded turning on her side. "Do you think he will?"
"Nope, it's going to take some doing, but if we are patient with him...then yes, I think he will. Eventually, I think he will."
"Hope so it'd be great and I think he would enjoy it too especially being that close to his grandkids."
"They need his influence, even the new one," Jamie smiled. "Especially the new one. Time to get up, Mrs. Reagan...Call Baker and see if Dad is free tomorrow for lunch. We can go over before my check up and the movie with the kids.
Eddie sighed not ready to part giving him a small smile leaving one more kiss before-turning over reaching for her phone.
Eddie set up the meeting with Baker for the following day. She wasn't sure how this would go over, but they did plan to invite him to come too. Eddie hoped he would.
They got to Frank's promptly at noon. He picked up both kids for grandpa hugs while Eddie and Jamie watched both smiling despite the nerves of telling him their big news.
"How's the sprig?" He asked Eddie. "You feeling all right?"
"Good, the morning sickness isn't too bad either," Eddie smiled. "I smell their favorite lunch. Come on, kids, let's sit."
Frank sat down and ate, the kids were happy and playful no sign of being upset or anything so this was a good visit. Jamie and Eddie kept looking at each other finally he spoke, "Dad, we have something to tell you."
"Sure, what is it son," Frank sat up raising an eyebrow in curiosity what they needed to talk about immediately thinking it had something to do with the baby.
"After my cancer scare," Jamie sighed. "Eddie and I had a couple long talks, and we decided that staying here in New York...that's it's not for us. We have a beautiful home in Montana and we want to move there before the baby comes."
Frank blinked surely not expecting to hear that. "Montana," he repeated faced with the reality that not only was Jamie and Eddie leaving, but they were taking his grandkids a plane ride away. The newest one wouldn't even be born before they did it. He had to bite his lip.
"Yes," Eddie replied. ""And of course, we want to let you know that you are welcome to come with us. We want you to come live with us. The kids would love it, we would love it. We can add onto the house, but it is big enough on its own."
"Live with you in Montana?" Frank rubbed his mustache. "I appreciate the thought but New York is where I've lived my entire life. Jamie your mother, my mom, pop and Joe are buried here. Why Montana?"
"I know," Jamie sighed. I know that, but Montana is special to Eddie and I, we love it there and so do the kids. You really liked it too, when you came for the wedding."
"Don't get me wrong," Frank replied. "I'm glad you found each other Montana is so far away..." Frank quietly internalized the news.
"Well, we can fly you out anytime, if you aren't ready to move or don't want to move." Eddie said. "Anytime at all. And you can always come stay with us as long as you like."
Frank forced a smile "Thank you and I wish the two of you nothing but happiness and lots of pictures too."
"Always," Eddie replied and finished by giving Frank a hug. They changed the subject to Jamie's upcoming check-up and the trip to the movies later that day. At 1:30, Eddie stood up, "We better get going, honey," Eddie sighed. "Your check-up is at 2:15."
Jamie nodded, "Yes, it is. Nothing to kick off a weekend like a doctor messing with you down below."
Frank had to chuckle at that. "Do you want me to watch them?"
"Uh, no, we're going to take them to the movies after, but if you want to meet us there or come to the appointment and then come to the show with us, you're more than welcome.
"Thank you maybe another time. Enjoy the show. Come here you two give grandpa big hugs and kisses." Frank opened his arms to hug his grandkids. He enveloped both kids into his tight, protective large embrace kissing both their heads. "Grandpa loves you very much."
They kissed him and took Eddie's hands. They left leaving her purse behind
Frank let the news sink in and when he was alone in his chair he began to cry. Not a regular cry, a deep heartbroken sobbing cry. This was not how it should be, his Jamie should live here with him like he had planned with pop.
The front door slipped open letting Jamie in to retrieve Eddie's purse. He began announcing it was him stopping hearing his father's cries listening for a second before grabbing Eddie's bag and slipping out quietly.
Jamie got in the car, "I…Eddie, he's crying and not just a few tears, I mean really crying. I think we need to talk to him more, maybe…"
Eddie bit her lip, it hurt her heart to know that Frank was so upset by this. She really thought that he'd be okay with it, that he'd agree to move to Montana. "I think he needs his privacy now honey. I think he needs to have his cry and think on things for a bit. Let's let him do that, we'll do the check-up and the movie, then call him and give him the good news about you and bring over some ice cream. We'll spend more time with him, we'll make him feel more comfortable. Let's not embarrass him, he didn't show us because he didn't want us to know."
Jamie knew that was true, Frank was immensely private and immensely proud. He didn't' show his heart on his sleeve. Eddie was right, silent support was the way to go.
Jamie and Eddie weren't sure what they were going to walk into on Sunday. When they called about ice cream, Frank had begged off. Eddie brought the kids over to see him the next afternoon, he played in the yard with them for a few hours while she watched. It hurt that Frank didn't' want to move with them, she liked his presence, his way with the children. They came back to her all three smiling and laughing, all three covered in dirt.
Eddie hugged both her kids and smiled at Frank. "Come to Montana with us when we go to look at schools. We're even going to throw in a trip to D-I-S-N-E-Y on the way back. You can't miss your grandkids' first time in you know where…"
"Ever since you asked I've been thinking it over. I would miss you and Jamie and the kids, but I don't know if I'm ready to leave New York just yet. How about I take the trip with you and I'll come visit a lot."
"That sounds good for now," Eddie replied. "You see how you feel. Now we just have to tell the rest of the family."
"It won't be easy for some but that's my decision," Frank smiled at Eddie. "The kids are going to have a blast."