A Fresh Start
Chapter Two Hundred Twenty Seven
Cassie is in the kitchen when Richard comes in from work. "Hello darling." He says, putting his briefcase down and hanging up his coat.
"Hi." She says, turning to him. "How was your day?"
"Good, I met with Holly." He says, walking over to the refrigerator. Opening it, he looks inside before he closes the door.
"Why did you meet with her?"
"To ask her to be my communications director for the campaign."
"Did she agree?" Cassie asks, walking over to the refrigerator and opening it She takes out stuff to make him a snack before she walks over to the counter.
"Yes. We're planning to make the announcement next Friday night. And we thought we would make it at the Beacon, if that's okay?"
"That's fine. In fact I think it's great?" She says, handing him the snack.
"Thanks. Where are the boys?"
"In the barn doing their chores."
"Did you work on the nursery anymore today?" He asks, taking a bite of the sandwich she made him.
"I did a little bit, but I didn't over do it."
"Does RJ have practice tonight?"
"Yes, I'm about to start dinner so that he can eat before he goes."
"I'm going to go take a shower and then I'll be in my office." He says, finishing the sandwich.
"Okay." She says, as he walks out of kitchen. For a moment she stands there, staring at the door before she goes back to the refrigerator. Putting the stuff away from his sandwich, she gets the stuff out for supper.
After leaving Richard at Company, Holly walks over to Cedars. She stays with Blake for a couple hours before she leaves. Walking out of Cedars, she decides to see Sam.. She walks into Sam's office a few minutes later. Sam is finishing up with a patient as she comes in. "May I help you?" Leah asks, as Holly walks up.
"I would like to see Dr. O'Neill." Holly says.
"Okay, if you will fill out these…." Leah reaches for a clipboard.
"No, I'm not sick. I need to speak to her about my daughter Blake." Holly says, as Sam walks up.
"Is your…."
"Leah, let her through."
"Yes ma'am." Leah says, hitting a button under the counter. "Go through that door and Dr. O'Neill will meet you in the hall." She says, looking at Holly.
"Thank you." Holly says, walking over to the door.
Sam is waiting for her in the hall. "My office is this way." She says, walking down the hall. Holly follows her.
"Cassie suggested that I come to see you about my daughter." Holly says, as they walk down the hall.
"I know. She said something to me about it yesterday." Sam says, as she opens the door to her office. Stepping back, she lets Holly enter. Closing the door behind them, she walks over to her desk. "I have to tell you this. I don't know that I can do anything for Blake." She says, as she walks around her desk.
"Cassie said you would be willing to help." Holly says, following Sam to her desk and sitting down across from her.
"I can certainly look over her case, if you want me to. But I want you to understand that even if I look it over there's not a lot we can do except for what is already being done for her, which I'm sure Dr. Jasper has explained to you."
"He has explained that medically it is a wait and see situation. But she's been like this for several years now."
"If that's the case, then it is probable that she will stay in the coma."
"I try to make her feel safe and comfortable and when I can I take her children to see her but I think she's been in this coma because she's afraid to come out of it. Before she was poisoned, she was running for mayor. She won but I don't think she ran because she wanted to be mayor. Her husband had been mayor before he was killed and I think she might have been running to stay connected to him. There were other things going on that summer that she was involved in. Nothing illegal but she maybe afraid to face what she did to a lot of her friends. Will you look in on her? I don't expect a miracle but I would feel better if you would."
"If you want me to look into Blake's case, I will. But I also have to tell you that her current doctor will not like that I am looking over Blake's case."
"I don't want to cause problems for you professionally."
"It's up to you, if you want me to look at Blake's case then I will. But I want you to understand that there may not be anything I can do to change her situation and there will be tension between me and Dr. Jasper." Sam says, getting up and walking around her desk. Holly stands up.
"I would appreciate you looking into her case. If you can help then I would like you at least to try."
"Then I will go by Cedars. I would ask that you inform Dr. Jasper that you are seeking a second opinion. It might smooth the situation over a little bit."
"I will. I will contact you after I've spoken with him." Holly says, turning away.
Sam follows her. Opening the door again, she shakes Holly's hand and says. "I'll be waiting for your call."
"Thank you." Holly says, walking out of the office. Sam follows her, closing the office door behind her. She walks Holly out and then locks up as Leah walks out of the lab.
"Is everyone gone?" Sam asks, turning away from the front door.
"Yes ma'am."
"Then I will see you tomorrow."
"Yes ma'am." Leah says, following her to the back of the office. Sam opens the door for her. Shivering as Leah walks out. "Have a good evening."
"You too." Sam says, waiting for her to reach her car and leave before she closes the door and heads upstairs.
Jeffrey is coming downstairs when she comes in from her office. "I was coming to see about you." He says, walking over to her.
"I'm fine. I had a last minute consultation to handle." She says, leaning up to kiss him.
"Is everything alright?" He asks, releasing her and walking into the kitchen.
"Everything is fine. Holly wants me to look over her daughter's case." Sam says, following him into the kitchen.
"She wants you to look over Blake's case?" He asks, turning to look at her.
"Yes."
"I thought Blake has a doctor."
"She does, but Holly wants me to see if I can do anything to help her come out of the coma."
"I didn't think there was anything doctors could do medically to bring a patient out of a coma."
"Really there's not, and I told Holly that, but she thinks Blake is afraid to come out of the coma because of the stuff that was happening before she was poisoned."
"I can see how Holly would think that. Blake sort of self destructed after Ross was killed."
"If she self destructed, how did she win the mayor's race?"
"Because the city of Springfield didn't know how far she had fallen before the election and her being poisoned."
"What exactly happened to her?" He looks at her and then turns to the refrigerator. Opening it, he takes out a soda and then turns back around. "Jeffrey?" She asks, looking at him.
"Blake loved Ross and it really hurt when he was killed." He says, walking into the living room. He sits down on the couch and she sits down beside him. "When the special election was announced, she decided to run. As did I. During the election, a website appeared called Springfield Burns. Someone started posting all of Springfield's dirty secrets. Also during the election, Blake and I were sleeping together." He says, taking a drink of his soda.
"You were sleeping together, while you were running against each other?" She asks, staring at him.
"Yes."
"How did that work?"
"It was a couple of times. And I thought we were very careful never to be seen together but for some reason, she posted a video of one of our encounters. I didn't know she was the one hosting the site or that she was the one that posted the video of us until after the election."
"So you were there to help her pick up the pieces after her husband was killed."
"No… I… we…."
"You used her."
"We used each other." He says, looking at her. "It was a couple times and we had fun. Why are you upset?"
"I never thought you would be that callous J. She was hurting and you used her for sex. I can understand why she doesn't want to face the reality of her life." Sam says, turning away from him.
"Sam." He says, reaching out to stop her. She pulls away from him. "You're not pulling away from me. I want to know what you're thinking."
She looks at him. "How could you do that? She was hurting and you used her."
"It was mutual. She wanted me and I wanted her. Blake is a beautiful woman. She didn't act like it bothered her that we were together after Ross died."
"Did she approach the subject of bringing your relationship to the next level?" Sighing, he looks at her and then turns away. "J?"
"Yes, she did once. After the video was posted. She brought up bringing our relationship forward."
"And what did you tell her?" He looks at her. "You told you didn't want a relationship with her"
"Yes and she agreed. Are you upset that I slept with her or the fact that I didn't tell you until now. It never came up." He says, walking over to her.
"Maybe it didn't come up because you were afraid to tell me?" She asks, looking at him.
"I've always been honest with you. I wasn't hiding that I slept with her."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, it never came up. I've told you that there are going to be women in my past. Some I spent a lot of time with, some it was more casual. I can't tell you all of them because honestly I don't remember them all. But I will never hide my past from you."
"Are you sure about that?"
"Yes. I've never lied to you before. I'm not going to start now."
"I'm sorry. I was hurt because you seem so cavalier about her feelings."
"Maybe I was. I didn't think about the fact that I could've hurt her and that could possibly why she hasn't woken up."
"Would you want her again?"
"Of course not." He says, pulling her to him. "I want you and I want us, and the baby. I love you." He says, hugging her tightly. "You were what I wanted when I was with all of those other women, including Blake."
"If she wakes up, don't tell her that." She says, leaning back and smiling at him. "It will ruin her ego, I'm sure."
"I would never dream of telling her that." He says, leaning down to kiss her.
Reaching up, she wraps her arms around his neck as he pulls her closer. After several seconds, he pulls away. "We can't get carried away."
"Why not?"
"Beau and Carter are coming over tonight to rehearse."
"I forgot about them. I'll go fix us something to eat."
"It's already taken care of. I brought home pizza for all of us."
"You did, and you got…."
"I remembered." He says, releasing her and walking over to the kitchen. He hands her one of the pizzas.
Opening it, she smiles as she looks up. "You got a thin crust."
"With Canadian Bacon, and I made sure they didn't put mushrooms on the supreme, so you can have some of that too."
"Thank you." She says, leaning up to kiss him. 'When are they going to be here?"
He looks up at the clock and says. "In about ten minutes." She puts the box down and turns to leave the kitchen. "Where are you going?"
"To get a shower." She says. "I'll be quick."
"Sam you're fine."
"Let me wash the day off. I'll be right back." She says, jogging up the stairs. A few minutes later, the water starts upstairs and he smiles.
Pulling out a couple slices of pizza, he walks over to the TV and turns it on. He tunes in to Sports Center. Ten minutes later, he's finishing his pizza when the door bell rings. Getting up, he walks over to the door. Opening it, he steps back to let Beau and Carter into the house. "Oh wow, this is beautiful." Beau says, looking around the room while he holds Max. "You're really settling into this domesticated life." He says, as he looks at Jeffrey.
"I have never been happier in my life." Jeffrey says, reaching to shake both of their hands. "How are you Carter?"
"I'm good. I'm starting classes next semester." He says, as he sits his guitar down
"That's great. Are you going to Springfield U?"
"Yes."
"Sam sister will be going there too." Jeffrey says, as Sam walks in.
"What about Megan?" She asks, walking over to them.
"Oh, Carter will be starting Springfield U next semester and I was telling him that Megan will be starting too."
"Oh." She says, looking at Max. "Can I hold him?" She asks.
"Of course you can." Beau says, holding him out to her.
He fusses a little bit when Sam takes him but she talks softly to him while holding him where he feels secure. "He's so adorable." Sam says, looking at Beau with a smile. Jeffrey looks at her and feels a gentle tug around his heart. "Yes, you are adorable, Mr. Max." She says, talking to him as she carries him over to the couch. She sits down and then sits him on her lap, playing with him.
"Are you guys ready to start?" Jeffrey asks, looking at Beau and Carter.
"Sure."
"Maybe they would like to eat." Sam says, looking up. "We have pizza in the kitchen and you're welcome to have some." She says, as she moves to get up.
"We can get." Beau says, following Jeffrey into the kitchen.
When they're finished eating, Beau helps Jeffrey set up while Sam plays with Max. "So, what are we going to rehearse first?" Carter asks.
"Why don't we do a couple covers and then we'll start on our material." Jeffrey says, picking up his guitar. He starts the intro and then Beau and Carter come in. /ojsxJD08qk8.
When they are finished, they start the next song. /eV94kMoN02E. Sam is sitting on the couch, singing to Max as she taps her toe. They continue through another few songs. /sOi45FFfjG0 /q-w9OclUnns /HMLOOKG_i1g
When they finish the last song, he looks at Sam and says. "I'm going to dedicate this song to you." He starts the intro. She smiles as she recognizes the song. /jREUrbGGrgM.
When he's finishes, she says. "I like the song, but you don't have to dedicate it to me."
"Yes, I do." He says, looking at her.
"Why?"
"Because you're my rebel." He says, as she shakes her head.
"What are you going to play next?" She asks, sitting Max on the floor.
"What do you want to hear?"
"Umm, can you sing something where you're speaking French?" She asks, laying her head to one side.
"I can see about that." He says, turning to the guys. "You know which one to play?" He asks, as they nod. Nodding, he counts off and then begins the intro. /gm_N69hTjzQ. When he's finished, she gets up and walks over to him. Slipping her arm around his waist, she leans in an kisses him. He takes a step closer to her but Beau clears his throat.
"Maybe we should leave?" He asks, smiling at both of them.
"No, we still have a few more songs to rehearse." Jeffrey says, as Max starts crying.
"What's wrong?" Sam asks, releasing Jeffrey and walking over to where Max is sitting on the floor. She picks him and quickly realizes what's wrong. "He needs to be changed. Did you bring his…?"
"It's over by the door." Beau says, moving to put his guitar down.
"Go ahead and practice, I'll change him." Sam says, as she walks over to the door and picks up Max's diaper bag.
"So what's next?" Carter asks.
"I thought we'd do something different, something more country." Jeffrey says, picking up another guitar.
"You want to do something country." Beau asks, looking at him.
"Yes."
"What did you have in mind?" Carter asks.
"It's a Merle Haggard song, called 'The Way I Am'." Jeffrey says. "We can try it out, if it feels right, we'll play it tomorrow night." He says, as Beau and Carter look at him.
"I guess it won't hurt to try." Beau says. "Do you want to start and we'll come in."
"That's fine." Jeffrey says, starting the intro. A few moments into the song, Beau and Carter come in.
They are about halfway through the song, when Sam comes back into the room. She sits down on the couch, holding Max and a bottle. As she sits there, she softly sings along with them. Jeffrey can hear her and he looks at her, smiling. /4NjYKQR_PEg When they're finished, she looks at Jeffrey. "You hate country."
"I don't hate it. It's just not my first choice in music."
"You hate it." She says, with a smile. He looks at her and smiles. "It's good to expand your likes and dislikes. It helps you grow."
"Is that what you're doing?"
"I'm trying to understand why you like it so much and I can understand songs like that. I think everyone has felt that their life is nothing like their personality. But since we are a rock band, maybe we can finish the show with a little rock and roll." He says, looking at the boys.
"You got anything in mind?" Beau asks.
"What do you think we should close with?" Jeffrey asks, still looking at them.
"I have an idea." Carter says.
"What's that?" Jeffrey asks.
"Well, you're from the south." Carter says, glancing at Sam.
"Yes, Georgia." Sam says.
"Then I'm sure you know some Lynard Skynard."
"Yes." Sam says.
"But everyone knows Lynard Skynard." Jeffrey says.
"Maybe we could do some songs that aren't so well known." Carter says.
"Did you have something in mind?" Jeffrey asks.
"Well, I found a couple songs that I've been playing around with. They're really great songs and I think they fit with us." /-KVmRtEO18k /vQjFCNh1s8U
"They're your songs so lead off." Jeffrey says.
Carter leads off on the first song and then they flow into the second on. When they're finished, they all nods. "I think they will work." Jeffrey says.
"So, we've got the play list?" Carter asks.
"I think we do." Beau says.
"I think we need more of our own material." Jeffrey says.
"How long is this party?" Sam asks, picking up Max and rubbing his back as she rocks him.
"The bar closes at two. We're scheduled to start playing at ten. We'll play for a couple hours and then we'll take a break and then play a second set until the bar closes."
"We can add a few more of our songs and we'll should be okay. Lets try the Lynard Skynard and Haggard song again. We don't really need to practice our songs." Jeffrey says.
They go over the new songs a couple times before Jeffrey nods. "I think we've got them down. I was thinking we would close the show with something that all the kids will like. It's a Kid Rock song."
"Which one?" Beau asks. "Because I don't know if we could pull off 'I wanna be a Cowboy'."
"I wasn't thinking that one. This song was released a few years back. Crossed over to the country charts called All Summer Long." Jeffrey says, as the other's nod. "So you want to try it." /Ia0IfchQWoQ
"Sure." Beau and Carter reply.
Jeffrey starts off. They play that song and have another turn at the new songs before Jeffrey looks up. Sam is lying on the couch with Max beside her. Both of them are asleep. "I think we should call it a night." He says.
"Yeah, it's time I got him home." Beau says, putting his guitar down with Jeffrey following behind him along with Carter.
"So, I think we're okay, but maybe we could meet tomorrow afternoon to go over the new material before we go to the bar." Jeffrey says.
"That's fine." Beau says, walking over to the couch. He gently lifts Sam's arm and then picks up Max.
"What time?" Carter asks.
"I was thinking around four." Jeffrey says.
"I'll see you then." Carter says, walking over to the door. Reaching for his coat, he pulls it on and then turns around.
Beau walks over to his coat. He turns to Jeffrey. Taking Max, Jeffrey holds him while Beau pulls his coat on. "Do you want to put his coat on him?" Jeffrey asks.
"No, just bring me his blanket and I'll bundle him up in that. He'll be fine till we get to the car."
"Alright." Jeffrey give Max to Beau and then the goes to find his blanket and diaper bag. Bringing them back, he helps Beau bundle up Max and then hands the diaper bag to him before he opens the door. "I'll see you tomorrow afternoon." He says, as they nod. Walking out the door, they turn to wave good-night before they walk down the steps and leave. Closing the door behind them, Jeffrey turns to Sam. Walking over to the couch, he stops for a moment, watching her sleep. Bending over after a few moments, he picks her up and holding her close to him, he carries her upstairs to bed.
After dinner, Richard and Rj leave for practice while Cassie helps Will with his homework. When they get back, Richard helps Rj with his homework while Cassie is getting Will ready for bed. Once Will is in bed, she goes to her room for a shower. She's coming out of the shower when Richard walks in. "Rj, is finishing up his bath and then he'll be in bed."
"Okay." She says quietly as she walks into the closet.
For a moment, he watches her but then he turns to go into the bathroom. When he comes out, he glances at the bed. Cassie isn't there. Going into the closet, he gets ready for bed. When he comes out, he expects to find Cassie waiting for him. She isn't. Leaving their room, he checks the nursery and then Rj's and Will's room before he heads downstairs. He finds Cassie sitting on the couch in the dark. "Cassie." He says, walking over to her. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing." She says, looking up. He can see the tears on her cheeks.
"Don't tell me nothing's wrong, you are or have been crying." He says, sitting down beside her. "Did something happen at the Beacon?"
"No. And I'm fine."
"No, you're not. So talk to me."
"It's silly." She says, looking away from him.
He reaches over and turns her face to him. "It's not silly if something is bothering you."
She looks at him and then sighs. "You don't want me anymore." She says, looking at him.
"Why would you think I don't want you anymore?"
"Because you know that I'm getting fat."
"What!"
"You don't want me because you know that I'm getting fat."
"I do want you and you are not fat."
"Then why didn't you kiss me when you came home, or at least hug me. Your afraid I'll get fat because of the baby."
"Cassie, you're not even showing yet and if you were I would never think you're fat. I'm sorry I didn't kiss you when I came home. I didn't think about it."
"So it's not important to you. And what are you going to do when I am actually showing?" She asks, moving to get up.
He reaches out to stop her. "Cassie, wait. That's not what I meant." Sighing, he pulls her down onto his lap. "You are the most beautiful woman I've ever known. I love you and I will love every minute of this pregnancy. You will never be fat to me because you will be beautiful every moment of this pregnancy." He says, wrapping his arms around her.
She leans back against him and asks. "Are you sure?"
"Of course I'm sure. I love you and I love our baby. And every moment of this pregnancy will be a miracle." He says, lightly kissing the side of her head. He holds her for a few minutes
"I'm sorry." She says, after a while. "I couldn't figure out why you behaved the way you did when you cane home. You always give me a hug and kiss when you get home and tonight…."
"And tonight, I didn't. But it wasn't because I'm afraid you will get fat because of the baby. I really didn't think about it. I don't know what I was thinking about when I came home, but it wasn't that." He says, pulling back so he can see her face. "I remember what you looked like when you were pregnant with Will and I have never seen anyone look more beautiful than you. You had a glow about you and you're getting it now and it gets better over time." He says, reaching up to caress her cheek.
"Maybe the hormones got to me tonight." She says, looking up as he smiles.
"Can I have that kiss now?" He asks, leaning towards her.
Wrapping her arms around his neck, she kisses him. He pulls her to him, deepening the kiss. After several seconds, she pulls away and smiles. "That more than made up for this afternoon."
"Good. The boys are in bed." He says, reaching up to tuck her hair behind her ear.
"I know." She says, watching him.
"I think maybe we should go ourselves." He says. His voice slightly husky.
She smiles as she leans in. "We don't necessarily have to go to bed for that."
"Maybe not, but the last time we did that, Will nearly caught us." He says, as she smiles. "And beside I'd rather be comfortable and take my time." He says, leaning into kiss her.
"Alright." She says, moving to get up.
He helps her up and then follows her. Taking her hand, he turns for the stairs. Moving in close to him, she can feel the heat radiating from him. Turning her head, she kisses his shoulder as they climb the stairs. Releasing his hand, she puts her hand on his back. Slowly moving it up his back as he looks at her. She smiles and he stops when they reach the top of the stairs. Pulling her into his arms and holding her tightly, he kisses her. Reaching up, she wraps her arms around his neck, sighing softly as she moves closer to him. Soaking up the heat radiating off him. "Cassie." He mumbles, pulling away. Fighting for control. "It's just a little farther." He whispers slowly releasing her. Taking her hand, he leads the way down the hallway.
When they reach their bedroom, he walks in first before he turns to her. She moves into his arms, slipping her arms around him. Leaning in, she softly kisses his chest. Nibbling on his skin, as he reaches up with one hand, burying it in her hair as he tries to brace himself against the door. Pushing it closes with his weight, they freeze for a moment, listening. When they're sure, the door slamming closed didn't wake the boys, she laughs softly. "Maybe we need to try to be a little quieter."
"I didn't mean to do that. I forgot the door was still open."
She lifts her arms and for a moment he seems to be frozen in time. Reaching for her gown, he slowly works it up and over her head. Tossing it to the floor, he leans back against the door. Slowly moving his gaze over her body. When he reaches her waist, he smiles softly. "What are you thinking about?"
"I was thinking about the morning before I sent you away after we found out that I wasn't the true Prince."
"I had just come out of the bathroom and you were there waiting for me."
"Yes, and you were so incredibly beautiful, standing there holding a towel around you. You were showing so you couldn't wrap it around you anymore. I wanted to pull that towel away from you so I could see you."
"I believe that's exactly what you did." She says, moving closer to him.
Laying her hands at his waist, she leans up and kisses him. Reaching up, he places both hands on her head, holding her in place as he deepens the kiss again. She moans softly. He slips his tongue inside to play with hers. She quickly realizes that he's trying to distract her. Slipping her hands under the waistband of his pajamas, she pushes on them. Tugging on them as he moves away from the door, dropping one hand to help her. When she has them over his hips, she breaks the kiss and looks down, sucking in a deep breath.
Slowly sinking to the floor, she pushes his pajamas and boxers to the floor. He steps out of them and then leans back against the door as she looks up. Slowly moving her eyes up his body until she reaches her hips. He's watching her and he sucks in a deep breath as she licks her lips. Reaching for him, she slowly moves her hand over his erection and he sucks in another deep breath. Raging swells of desire rush over him. He has to fight to keep control.
Leaning forward, she lightly kisses his lower stomach. Caressing him with her tongue, she reaches for his navel and dips her tongue inside, playing with him. Another surge of desire threatens to overwhelm him. He reaches for her hair, holding her to him to keep control. She continues to tease him. Moving her tongue and mouth over his lower stomach. Looking up she stops, waiting for him to look down Finally he does and she sucks in a deep breath. She can read the fire burning in his eyes. The look on his face fills her with desperate desire. "Cassie." He whispers, as she leans forward.
Softly kissing the tip of him, he clinches his fist as another swell of desire crashes through him. He can feel his heart pounding in his chest. It seems like it wants to leap from his chest.. She kisses him again and then closes her mouth around him. He brings his hands to her hair, holding her to him. She's centered completely on him, pleasing him, doing everything she can to push him over the edge. He can feel the desire building, spreading through out his body, like a fire devours forest, it's burning him up inside.
She's totally in synch with him. It's almost as if she's reading his mind, because as soon as he thinks of something, she's there. Doing exactly what he had been thinking. He reaches down. He thought to pull her closer, but he finds himself, pulling her chin up. She looks up. Her eyes are heavy with desire. Sending another surge rushing through him. Leaning forward, she lightly kisses his erection before she moves up his body, nibbling on the burning skin beneath her lips.
When she's standing, he wraps his arms around her. Kissing her as he pulls her to him. Her breathing is shallow and rapid as desire arcs between them. Bending his knees, he lifts her. Wrapping her arms and legs around him, she sucks in a deep breath when she feels his erection pressing against her desire. "Richard!" She cries softly.
He lifts her a little more, as he turns around Pressing her against the door, he moves into position and surges into her. Swallowing her cry of ecstasy as he fills her completely. "Cassie." He groans. Savoring the feel of her body clinging to his, in casing him in soft slick velvet.
They stay there for several seconds before she takes control again. Slowly she rolls her hips against his. He sucks in a deep breathe and releasing it with loud groan. He surges into her. And she moves with, matching him with every caress. Over and over again, until every conscious thought is driven from their minds and they are centered totally on each other and the incredible pleasure they are giving each other.
He surges into her and she sucks in a deep breath as staggering wave of release rolls over her, pulling him deeper. "Richard!" She cries, arching her hips.
He thrusts over and over again, prolonging her release until he's sure that he's going to spontaneously combust. She arches her hips, holding onto him while her body spins out of control with each surge of release. Thrusting one more time, his release surges through him, flooding her body with it. With each pulse of his release, and answering surge rushes over her, until he finally sags against her. He feels wrung out. As though he has no strength left in his body. Pressing her back against the door, they both fight for reality. Finally, she whispers. "So much for being comfortable."
He laughs softly as he looks up. "I'm sorry. I couldn't wait."
She lays a finger across his mouth. "That was the point."
He holds her for a few more moments before he asks. "Can you make it to the bed or do I need to carry you?"
"I can make it, but if you want to carry me…."
She laughs as he gathers his strength and then lifts her, holding her close as he turns for the bed. It's only a few feet to the bed, but he can feel her body clinging to his with ever step. Looking at him, she watches him as he carries her across the room. Something inside her surges forward. Clinching the muscles deep inside her, she feels him respond, growing inside her. "Cassie!" He groans.
She smiles softly, clinching the muscles again. When they reach the bed, he lays her down and then surges forward, leaning over her. Lifting her legs, she takes him deeper as he thrusts over and over again, filling her completely. It doesn't last long. Surges of release rush over them at the same time. He holds himself deep inside her, letting each throbbing pulse fill her completely until he collapses into her waiting arms. "Oh god, you are wonderful." He sighs, sucking in a deep breath as a small fluttering wave rolls over her.
"I love you." She says, leaning up to kiss his neck.
He pulls away enough to look at her. "I will always love you no matter if you get to be a big as a house this time." She smiles as she tries to stifle a yawn. "I think maybe we need to get some sleep." He says, pulling away from her. She clings to him until he says. "You're tired Cassie."
Slowly she releases him and he helps her up. Pulling the covers back, she slips inside and he follows her. Lying down on her side, he moves in behind her. Laying his arm across her waist, he pulls her back against him as he pulls the covers over them. Sighing, she snuggles in closer. He softly kisses her shoulder. "I love you." She mumbles, fighting to stay awake.
"I love you too. Now go to sleep, my darling." He whispers, softly kissing her shoulder again. He settles in behind her as he feels her sigh softly.
Around midnight, Sam rolls to her side. Jeffrey is beside her, still sleeping. She's not sure how she got to bed, but she moves closer to him, snuggling into him He sighs. Lifting his arm, he pulls her to him. "How did I get up here?" She asks, looking up.
"I carried you up here after the guys left. You feel asleep while we were practicing the new songs. You and Max both did."
"Did you get everything work out?" She asks, snuggling in closer to him.
"Yes. Are you cold?"
"A little bit, it'll pass." She says, laying her hand on his chest. He sucks in a deep breath. 'What?"
"Your hand is cold." He says, reaching for it.
"I must have had it out from under the covers." He moves to get up "Where are you going?"
"To turn the heat up a little bit."
"I'll be fine."
"You're cold." He replies, pushing the covers back. He walks out of the room. When he returns a few moments later, she watches him. Slipping back under the covers, he lays down and she moves over to him. "It'll get warm soon."
"I would've been okay." She says, pushing the thoughts in her mind away.
"There's no need for you to be cold." He says, settling in beside her. "What are we going to wear tomorrow night?": He asks, idly playing with her hair. When she doesn't answer after a few seconds, he looks down. Realizing she's still awake, he says. "Sam."
"Hmmm, sorry. What did you say?"
"I asked you what we were going to wear tomorrow night."
"Ahhh, I don't know. I haven't thought about it." She says, still distracted.
"You okay." He asks, moving away from her.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I was just thinking." She says, moving to lay on her back.
He rolls to his side and then leans up onto his elbow. "You were thinking about what?" He asks, watching her.
"I was thinking about how good you looked walking in here." She says, looking at him with a smile and a slight blush.
"I think you look good, laying here beside me with a smile and a slight blush." He says, moving closer to her.
"I'm not blushing." She mutters, slowly moving her eyes down his body.
"I think you are and I think it's sexy that your still a little shy." He says, reaching out and running his fingers down her cheek.
When he reaches her mouth, she gently kisses his fingertips before she looks up. "I didn't plan…."
"Shhh." He whispers, leaning over to kiss her.
After a few seconds, she moves towards him. Reaching up, she puts her hand against his neck. He immediately feels the difference. Her hand feels cool against the heat radiating from him. Laying his arm across her waist, he pulls her to him as he deepens the kiss.
They kiss for a few moments before he pulls away. Moving down her neck, he inhales deeply and is filled with her scent. It's intoxicating for him. Her scent can do what no other woman's could, make him feel loved, wanted and strong. Sensing a change, she whispers. "What wrong?"
"Nothing, I was thinking about what your scent does for me." He says, as she laughs softly.
"My scent does something to you."
"Yes." He leans back. "It fills me up and it makes me feel loved and wanted and strong and that is something that no other women has ever done, not even Cassie." He says, looking into her eyes.
"I'm not mad about Blake."
"I know. But it hurts you when your faced with my past and I wish I could've been…."
"I will never judge you because of what happened while I was gone. You thought I was dead. I was a little surprised tonight when you told me you slept with Blake, but it wasn't because I was jealous."
"Maybe a little bit jealous?" He asks, smiling at her.
"Okay, maybe a little bit. But I know you love me and I know that I can trust you. I've always been able to do that." She says, leaning up to kiss him.
Reaching for her, he pulls her with him as he rolls to his back Breaking the kiss, she leans back and looks down. "What do you want to wear tomorrow?"
"I don't care." He says softly.
Leaning up, he lightly kisses the side of her neck. Pressing his tongue against her pulse. He feels it jump and he smiles. He moves up the side of her neck, nibbling as he goes. His breath feels warm and she knows where he's going. Sucking in a deep breath, she holds it while she waits. Just before he reaches her ear, he stops. Kissing her softly, he pulls away. She releases the breath with s soft whoosh. He moves over to the other side, repeating what he just did until he reaches her ear and she's holding her breath again. Reaching for her ear, he sucks it into his mouth, playing with her, releasing the breath with a soft moan.
He lays back. Reaching up, he buries his fingers in her hair, holding her to him, while he plays with her ear. Waves of desire seep into her, closing her eyes. She moans softly. Moving to the other side, he plays with her. "Do you have any idea what that does to me?" She whispers, moving away from him.
"Yes." He says, looking up with desire burning hot in his eyes.
Sitting up, she reaches for her t-shirt. Crossing her arms, she pulls it over her head. Tossing it on the floor, before she lowers her hands to his chest. He sucks in a deep breath. Reaching up, he holds her for a moment, laying his hands on her neck, feeling her pulse beating beneath his thumbs. Slowly he moves his thumbs over her and her pulse jumps. He smiles as he moves his hand down, lightly caressing her. Reaching for her breasts, he's careful to not hurt her. Sitting up, he leans forward. Softly licking her nipple before he takes it into his mouth. "J." She moans softly.
Reaching up, she buries her fingers in his hair, holding him to her. Wrapping his arms around her, slowly moves his hands up her back, caressing her. Closing her eyes, she lets her body fall into the fires licking at her soul. He moves his hand over her shoulder and down her side, being careful not to tickle her. With his thumb, he gently caresses the side of her breast. Until that moment she didn't know how much she wanted his touch. Reaching for her other breast, he cups it. Caressing it as she sucks in a deep breath. The weight of desire presses in on her, fueling the heat burning inside.
She pulls away from him finally. Looking down, she watches him for a moment before she moves to sit in his lap. Moving her hands down his chest, she gently scratches him. He looks at her and smiles as he pulls her closer. "I can play too." He says softly, letting her feel his erection pressing against her thigh. Releasing him, she pushes against his shoulder until he lays back. Kneeling over him, she reaches for her panties and pulls them down while he watches her. She looks up when she hears his breath catch. Leaning forward, she kisses him for a moment before she reaches for his boxer.
Lifting his hips, he reaches to help her. Pulling them down, she pulls them off him. Tossing them to the floor, she looks up slowly. When she reaches his hips, she stops for a moment, watching him reach for her. She quickly licks her lips and then looks up. Catching him watching her. Smiling, he holds his hand out to her. Reaching for it, she moves into his arms, kissing him. His erection presses hot against her stomach, keeping her focused on what they both want. Pulling away from him, she reaches for him. Closing her hand around him, she gently caresses him.
Reaching for the sheet, he clinches it. Holding onto that while he fights for control. Leaning forward, she kisses him softly. Slowly running her tongue over him. "Sam!" He groans, still fighting for control. He sucks in a deep breath. Taking him into her mouth, she gently caresses him as he reaches up and buries his hand in her hair. "Beca!" He groans, as staggering surges of desire rolls through his body. She's completely focused on him, pleasing him. Reaching for her, he slowly moves hands down her body, reaching for her. He wants to give to her, what she's giving to him.
Finally, he reaches for her chin. Pulling it up, she looks up, watching him as she takes him deeper. "Sam, please." He groans, feeling his body spinning out of control. "If you… don't… stop… I can't… control…." Kissing him once more, she pulls away from him. He holds his hand out. Moving into his arms, she straddles him as she reaches for him. Guiding him inside, she takes all of him. He sucks in a deep breath as warm velvet moves over him, taking him deeper. Laying his hands on her hips, he looks up as she moves back. She wants to go slow but the need for relief is pressing in on both of them.
Lifting his hips, he thrusts into her and she sucks in a deep breath. Leaning over him, she kisses him as they moves together. Rapidly reaching the end. Wrapping his arms around her, he rolls her to her back. Slipping back inside, he thrusts deep as he leans over her. Lifting her legs, she moves under him as he surges forward over and over again. She feels her body spinning out of control. The pressure building deep inside. Arching her back, she takes him as the first surge of release rushes through her. Pulling him deeper while he thrust again and again. "Jeffrey!" She moans. Her body shuddering beneath his while he fights to hold on. Looking up, she says. "Go on."
"Sam!" He groans. Thrusting one more time, he feels the wave building deep inside him surge forward, through him and flooding her with his release. He holds still as each wave surges through him bringing another fluttering wave from deep inside her. Finally, he sags against her, completely spent. Reaching up, she wraps her arms around him, holding him while they both come back to reality. Finally he pulls away, looking down. "I love you." He whispers, leaning in to kiss her.
"I love you too." She says, looking at him.
"No one else has ever done that to me." He says, leaning in to kiss her again. A small flutter of release rushes over her and he feels it. Leaning up, he surges forward again and she sucks in a deep breath. She moves with him, building their desire again. Their release breaks again at the same time. When the last fluttering wave rolls over her, he pulls away, collapsing onto his back. She moves over to him. Lifting his arm, she lays down beside him as she pulls the covers over them. He softly kisses her forehead before the both fall back to sleep.