Chapter Twenty Five
All too soon the strudel was forgotten and Eddie and Jamie were slowly walking towards their bedroom slowly touching each other and tenderly exploring. They knew each other so well, they knew exactly what to do for each other to make the other happy. Jamie worked his hands under Eddie's blouse and to the hooks of her bra. He released the clasp before he removed the flowing blouse.
Eddie's hands were busy on Jamie's belt. That was the key to the barrier that separated their bodies her blouse and bra hit the floor outside Max's room, Jamie's belt near the bathroom and his shirt near the bedroom door.
The bed was already unmade, inviting the couple to fall between the enticing silk sheets. He gently eased her down on the bed, she sighed as his hands moved down to the fastener on her skirt. He pulled it and pressed her to the bed as she reached to pull him closer.
Her entire body engulfed his, she wrapped her legs around his middle and hear arms around his shoulders. They kissed desperately, each time they connected, it was as if it had been years in some ways and only moments in others. "Jamie," she sighed, all the love and reverence she felt in her heart coming out in her voice.
"I love you," he whispered and kissed her deeply on the lips before trailing his kisses all over her body. She returned the gesture, nibbling at his ear, showering his face with her love and her passion. Their hands combed each other, brushed against each other. Her chest pressed to his, the hair scraped her nipples making them more firm and taut…he fastened his lips over one of the buds and nibbled at it. She sighed in ecstasy, dropping her head back and thrusting her body up to encourage him. Her hands massaged him, she cupped his sex, feeling it pulse, he was ready for her. He was more than ready for her…
She parted her thighs. He smiled down at her and pressed his hips down. She moved up and they latched onto each other. He slid in smoothly, the fit perfectly and moved in unison, their hearts beating in time with the rhythm and the emotion of their love.
"Jamie, it's March, it'll still be chilly in Montana," Eddie fussed as she packed the children's things. "Max and April come here please."
The kids obediently went to their mom while Jamie watched shaking his head at Eddie. "They have a lot of clothes we can buy more too."
"Do you remember going with Mommom and Daddy to Montana?" Eddie asked. The kids nodded somewhat remembering they had gone.
"You were allowed two stuffies and six books each, go pick that up and bring that down to me," Eddie told them. "Don't fight listen." Both kids headed to their rooms carefully selecting what would go with them.
Jamie came out with his clothing and a pair of boots. "Room for this stuff?"
"Very little but I'll try you can just leave it here I'll put everything in. Do we-have another suitcase," Eddie asked.
, This about did it," Jamie replied. "I can call and see if Dad can bring some over
Eddie sighed, "No I don't want your Dad carrying anything heavy, I'll make it work."
"Dad is strong as an ox" Jamie replied "But you and the baby aren't."
"Jamie, I'm in the best shape of my life. You have to stop worrying about me and Joey and just relax. This pregnancy is going exactly like they want." Eddie continued sorting.
"We can ship the clothes ahead," Jamie offered. "The grand Floridian should have that service."
Eddie nodded "Yeah that's a clever idea maybe we'll do that. Can you please check into that for me?"
Jamie smiled, "Stand up and come here a minute." Eddie sighed quietly wanting to pack but stood taking a few steps to Jamie.
He put his arms around her, feeling their baby between them. "Don't push too much. I know that you're okay, that the baby is strong and you are strong, but I can't help but worry. I'll tone it down, I promise. But for now, how about you call my Dad and I'll finish."
"I just want to make sure the kids are ready." Eddie breathed out smiling. "Okay I'll give your dad a call."
"Then put your feet up and rest," Jamie told her. "We have more time." The kids appeared with their stuffed animals and their books." Jamie if we can't arrange it I'll have to get the jet. We can just hire the jet."
Jamie leaned in and kissed Eddie cutting off the rest of her sentence.
"We'll be able to arrange it Eddie we don't need a private jet. Go call my dad then put your feet up. Come here guys I'll take those mommy needs to rest. "There was an edge to Jamie's voice that made Eddie angry. She didn't push it though. She went to lie down tired from the effort.
Jamie took the books and toys trying to finish packing so that everything fit, still miffed at the mention of a private jet.
Frank agreed to provide an extra suitcase and would stay at the apartment that night. Their flight would leave at nine the next day.
The plane touched down in Montana right on time. Frank looked out the window. He had been focused on the wedding the last time, this time he focused on the beauty.
"Mommom look" max steered his body to look out the window
"Yes, I see that's an eagle flying," Eddie smiled. "April look at the eagle, baby."
April pointed at the eagle "eagle America look max."
Frank smiled at Jamie, "This is a beautiful place, son. A very beautiful place.
"Thanks dad you're going to love it here even if it is only for a little while."
Frank stood up and then quickly sat down. His knees ached from the long flight.
"Want to stretch a little dad the aisle seat is open if you want." Jamie watched his father
"No no," Frank sighed. "We are almost there. Now, you and Eddie want to have a nice night at the chalet and I remember promising to keep the little ones busy."
"Yes," Jamie replied. "I bought her a lovely dress, maternity of course, and I'm going to hang it in our bathroom with a note formally inviting her. I'll need your help to keep her busy while I sneak out and set things up at the chalet. Can you do that?"
"Consider it done,' Frank smiled. "I invented the diversion son."
Jamie smiled, he was glad to have Frank on his side.
Frank smiled thinking of Mary, how happy she would be for Jamie their youngest.
Frank struggled again to stand but got his sea legs and headed for that gate taking charge of Max and April, so Jamie and Eddie could have some time.
The kids excitedly talked to each other pulling frank out. "Come on, Grandpa! Let's go! April look." Max pointed at the flight attendant waving bye.
Eddie laid her head in Jamie's chest, "We're home Jamie. This is our home.
Smiling Jamie kissed her softly "Welcome home Eddie," he whispered rubbing a hand over her belly. Eddie leaned into Jamie giving him a long soft, kiss. Something about being home in Montana stirred a longing deep inside both, they would have to make time to be alone and commemorate this time and place, nearly six months after sealing their love amongst the fall leaves beneath their solid oak
They told the limo driver the address of their new home. Loretta had the entire place cleaned up for them. Eddie had some basic furnishings sent in before they arrived.
Max and April both pressed their faces against the window to watch houses past. "Where our house daddy?"
"Almost," Jamie told them as they drove. "There it is, the big white one."
"That our house? Wow! April, we live there." max told his sister excitedly.
"It's big..." April smiled. "It's really big. I have room in there." The limo pulled over to let them out. "Yes, you do. Mommy and Daddy are making you a nice room.
April turned around smiling "Can April see her room now? Maxy have his own big room too just for Max?"
"Yes, and there's a room for the baby and a guest room for Grandpa." Jamie scooped Eddie up into his arms. "Here we go, Mrs. Reagan."
Eddie laughed in surprise wrapping her arms around his shoulder
"What are you doing Jamie?"
"Welcoming you home," he whispered and kissed her deeply not caring who was looking
Smiling Eddie leaned in deepening the kiss for a minute before he pulled away. "I love you Jamie Reagan."
She caressed his face softy with her hand as he set her on her feet. "Well, what do you think?"
"I think it's really nice Jamie wishing you Eddie and the kids all good things here in your new life," frank said smiling.
Eddie showed April and Max their rooms. For now, they were decorated in a very plain manner, Eddie would spice it up and make it to reflect each child. When they were settling in April spun around in her room, loving the space, Max was intimidated by his room, he wanted to stay close and feel safe and protected by his smaller places.
The guest room was just down the hall, it had ample room for a queen size bed and a big recliner chair. Eddie hoped it would soon be Grandpa's room not just one of the guest areas.
While Eddie was showing things off, Jamie slipped out to the chalet with a beautiful, new, maternity night gown, sparkling cider, and all the other components he'd need to create the perfect and memorable romantic night for their almost sixth month anniversary.
Eddie was looking for Jamie, and Frank knew he was to the chalet to set things up for the next night. "Eddie, I think he ran to the store in that old pick-up truck that was left here. Do you think we can go and get one of those ride share cars and find that herbalist you were talking about? I want to get my knees flexible before we walk all around Disney World."
"Oh, yes, I'll go and get the car, can you grab the kids and get them ready. It's funny, Jamie usually tells me when he is going someplace…"
"I think I heard him call out," Frank covered. "You must have been busy with the little ones."
The car service was very quick to pick them up, Eddie directed them to the roadside stand. The older lady was there, wearing a smile and a warm looking technicolor coat. "Hello," she smiled at Eddie. She remembered her. "Is it your little one's ear again?"
"No," Eddie replied. "She's done very well since your remedies. This is my father-in-law Frank, and he has been having a lot of bone pain, especially his knees."
Frank smiled, "Eddie just raves about you and your remedies and I was hoping you have something in this garden that will help these old cop's legs before we take the kids to Florida."
The old lady made Frank role up his pants and she examined the bones. Her hands were warm a firm pressing on the bones. "Okay, we have many things for you. Many things…" She went to her garden and began pulling out herbs to make a paste. Eddie studied everything, she loved this, she loved seeing how natural remedies could help and heal. "I'd love to learn more about this when I'm here to stay."
"I would love to teach you,' came the smiled reply. "The best knowledge, of a medicine woman, is to share it, and to heal others beyond yourself. Now," she said to Frank. "Soak your legs in this twice a day and then rub the salve in against the grain of the skin after that. You'll be ready to dance and run in no time."
Frank smiled, he liked this woman, he liked this place. He had a lot to think about.