Chapter 15: Of Course. You Don't Know…

Author's Note: Hi Everybody! First, big thanks to my dear beta Laura (OSUSprinks), she is back! hurray And thanks for all the worried but lovely reviews to Kristi-Julie (don't worry Sweetie.), chickenwriter (Joseph is carrying a gun, you know he is an ex-godfather), Julie Andrews fan (your previous review brighten up my day. Thanks.), Clarisse-Von-Trapp (just a little drama, to spice the story up a bit.), bluegirl-783 (I loved that scene too.wicked grin), prettycrazy (yeah, I nearly cried too.), Captain Weirdo (lot of excitement is coming…), mayag12987 (yeah very dramatic. I love it. Let me know when the movie is ready.)

And now, the long awaited ch 15 with lot of sweet moments. Enjoy it.

"Clarisse… Clarisse. Hold on darling…" started Joseph and he helped her to a sitting position.

"Call the doctor." whispered Clarisse.

"No, we don't have time for that, I'll take you to the hospital immediately." answered Joseph and gently picked her up.

OOOOOOOOOO

The journey to the hospital was a nightmare, Joseph drove with a death speed and tried to ease her, but he was much more nervous than Clarisse. Meanwhile he called the doctor, who was waiting for them at the door…

"She had pains, she was cowering on the ground." started Joseph as he got out and they laid her down onto the stretcher. "I don't know what happened." continued Joseph, everything with one breath as they rushed to the examination room.

"Calm down." said the doctor when they arrived. "She will be all right." He smiled and closed the door.

OOOOOOOOOO

Those fifteen minutes were the worst in Joseph's whole life. The kidnapping was a familiar thing to him, he could do something against it, investigate, preparing etc… But now, he couldn't to anything… He was deathly frightened…

"Oh God!" prayed Joseph and looked up. "I know I wasn't a good man in my life. I have sins, many, many sins. I killed someone, and… and I won't ask you anything else, just this one thing… Please don't take Clarisse away from me. I waited so long for her. She is my everything. I can't live without her, I can't breath without her. Please don't take her away from me, please…" whispered Joseph desperately and started to cry. His hands were shaking, he was so lost and desperate when Mia arrived, that she almost screamed.

"Joseph!" cried Mia and ran to him. "Oh my God! Calm down!"

"Oh Mia, I'm glad you're here." said Joseph and looked up.

"Do we know something? I spoke with a doctor on my way here, but he was in a hurry, so he didn't say too much."

"No. I know nothing, I've just been sitting here for at least an hour, and…"

"Just fifteen minutes, Joe. Don't worry. Please don't worry. Grandma is strong." said Mia with tears in her eyes and hugged him.

As the door opened a few moments later, they literally jumped up…

"Everything is all right." smiled the doctor as he stepped out with the medical chart. "Her Majesty and the baby are both healthy."

"Thank God!"sighed Joseph with relief. Mia wanted to say something but she was just sobbing…

"What happened?" asked Joseph and stepped closer to the doctor.

"Oh, just a uterus contraction. It's a natural thing during the pregnancy, but in her case it was more painful than usual."

"Can I see her?" asked Joseph.

"Of course. Just go." smiled the doctor, and let him in.

As Joseph stepped in, Clarisse gave him a smile from where she laid…

"Hello Honey." smiled Joseph and stepped closer. "You frightened me, you know."

"Oh Joseph. I'm so sorry." said Clarisse and started to cry a little.

"Sshh, Honey." said Joseph softly as he sat down and grabbed her hand. "It's all right. I knew everything would be all right. I knew everything had to be all right."smiled Joseph and cupped her cheek gently.

"I'm so sorry that I scared you." whispered Clarisse.

"Never mind, the most important thing is that you're both alright." smiled Joseph and hugged her gently but tightly. She slowly put her weak arms around him, and closed her eyes…

They didn't let go of each other for a few minutes, as if they were taking strength from each other. This hug was cramped, but as time went by, all the worries and fears was disappeared…

Soon Clarisse loosened up her hug and finally looked in his eyes…

Then Joseph took her face in his hands… and he slowly kissed her with his heart full of love…

"Do you wanna come home with me?" asked Joseph and whipped a tear away from her cheek. She didn't answer, just nodded her head with a smile.

OOOOOOOOOOOOO

A few hours later, when Mia calmed down completely, they went home. The drama was over.

Joseph laid her down gently, and covered her with a blanket. She was at home, finally in a familiar place, in their desert island…

"Are you comfortable enough?" asked Joseph as he set the pillows.

"Yes, perfect. Thank you. Finally home." sighed Clarisse. "It's so good."

"Yes. I'm so relieved too."smiled Joseph. "And now I will bring you something to eat."

"But first…" started Clarisse. "Can you stay with me a little?"

"Of course." answered Joseph with a smile and snuggled next to her.

She started to feel better and better in Joseph's arms and soon they fell asleep.

OOOOOOOOO

Four hours had passed when they woke up. It was in the middle of the night…

"We fell asleep." smiled Clarisse as she opened her eyes and realized that Joseph is watching her.

"Yes, this day was very tiring." said Joseph and stroked her cheek lovingly.

"Yes, a tiring and long day. Oh, that reminds me, I haven't eaten all day."

"What would you like to eat darling? I'll cook you anything I can, well it's not much, but I'll do my best."

"You don't have to cook. Do you know what I want to eat now?" asked Clarisse.

"Just tell me."

"Gum and pickled cucumber."

"What?!" asked Joseph surprised.

"No. Sorry, I was wrong."

"Yes, I thought that was just a slip of the tongue." smiled Joseph.

"I want chocolate and pickled cucumber."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, absolutely sure." smiled Clarisse.

"Right. I'll pop into the shop, which is thankfully open all night. I'll be right back." said Joseph and kissed her forehead, but when he wanted to go, Clarisse stopped him.

"Joseph!"

"Yes?"

"Can we change that pickled cucumber to a tuna salad?" asked Clarisse with puppy eyes.

"Of course." laughed Joseph and turned to leave.

OOOOOOOO

The midnight food hunting was a real challenge, he had to find another shop about that tuna salad, and when he finally arrived home, she was already sleeping with a big pack of sweets in her lap.

Joseph just smiled and collected the sweet's papers from the bed. She slept like an angel, his angle… at home… and safe…

OOOOOOOOOOO

The next few days were all the same. She always wanted to eat something 'special', if one can call 'vanilla cream and spinach' or 'chopped apple with curry' special.

So after this food hunting week, Joseph had a fantastic idea…

"Hello dear." smiled Clarisse as Joseph arrived home.

"Hi Honey." smiled Joseph and gave her a quick kiss.

"You were shopping… but wait a minute." started Clarisse as she looked out of the window. "What's this van outside?"

"I was shopping." answered Joseph with a smile.

"And what did you buy?"

"Everything."

"How do you mean?" asked Clarisse.

"Everything."

"But how do you mean 'everything'?"

"I went to the supermarket and I bought some of everything." smiled Joseph.

"What?"

"So if you wanna eat something strange, you can do it, 'cos now you can find every kind of food at home."

"Oh Joseph." smiled Clarisse and a tear ran down on her cheek. "You're so sweet."

Joseph put his arms around her teasingly…

"But it's not free. You have to pay for this food." smiled Joseph.

"And what's the price?" asked Clarisse teasingly.

"One kiss for every single piece."

"Oh that's awfully lot, I think I have to start the redemption now." smiled Clarisse and kissed him happily…

OOOOOOOOOOO

As months passed by, Clarisse's belly was bigger and bigger and Joseph was more and more anxious.

"What are you doing Honey?" asked Joseph as he stepped into the bedroom and looked that Clarisse is trying to get down a hatbox from the shelf.

"I'm just trying to reach this box…"

"You must not do this kind of thing, just leave it to me." smiled Joseph and got off the box. "Here you are."

"Thanks. But Joseph it's not a coal scoop just a hatbox."

"Yes, but you have to be on the watch." said Joseph softly.

"Ok. Ok. But what was that car thing last Wednesday?"

"What? That was absolutely necessary."

"Yes, you went over a speed bump in only ten minutes." smiled Clarisse.

"Just for safety."

"I know you're right. But it's a bit too much." smiled Clarisse.

"Yes, I know, but I'm worrying…"

"You don't have to. I have to worry." sighed Clarisse.

"Why?"

"Just look at me. I look like a whale."

"I don't see any whales here." said Joseph and hugged her from back.

"Just elephants?"

"No. I just see my beautiful wife, who is carrying our child, and she is extremely sexy."

"Sexy?! You're joking."

"No. I'm not. You're sexy with your big belly." smiled Joseph and started kiss her neck.

"Mmm. Joseph." murmured Clarisse and held her neck.

"Do you like it?" asked Joseph, when Clarisse screamed.

"Yes!... Oops…"

"What's the matter?" asked Joseph.

"I think time has come." said Clarisse softly and looked down onto the ground.

"Time?"

"The baby is coming."

"What?!" Joseph suddenly came to himself again as he followed her look."Just take it easy, just take it easy." started Joseph but he was extremely nervous.

"Don't worry Joseph." smiled Clarisse. "We have plenty of time, just pack my suitcases and get ready with the car 'till I change clothes, right?"

"Right." said Joseph and ran out.

OOOOOOOOOOO

Everything went according to plan, they successfully arrived to the hospital twenty minutes later…

Now Clarisse was in the labor room, and Joseph popped out for a coffee.

"Oh Charlotte. How nice to see you." smiled Joseph as he met with her in the corridor.

"Hello Joseph. I hurried as I can. How is she?" asked Charlotte.

"She's fine, she is very calm."

"Not as you." smiled Charlotte.

"Yes, I'm nervous, but I know it's natural." smiled Joseph.

"Yes."

"Oh, did you buy a camera to make a video about the baby? How nice of you." smiled Joseph and pointed to the camera in Charlotte's hand.

"Yes, I bought it for today, but not just because of the baby." giggled Charlotte.

"Then why?"

"Of course. You don't know…" started Charlotte with a smile.

"What?!"

To be continued…

Author's Note: Thanks for reading. And now I would like to ask something. Please tell me this story's 'feeling'. I know it's a bit strange, but I would like to know that, what do you feel usually when you're reading this story? Just in one word if you want, but I would like to get a longer comment. Can I transmit that feeling what I feel when I write my story? I really wanna know it. Please, it's important. Thank you.