A/N You guys! I'm so surprised by the reaction to this story, thank you so much. We're snooping in on a wedding night! Shame on us ;)
They stood next to the bed, he was smiling down at her, and she was smiling up at him. He kissed her lightly on the lips. "Sweetheart, there was never a bride as beautiful as you were today. You took my breath away, in fact, I think I'm still a little breathless. I don't know how I ever got so lucky as to meet you, so blessed that you wanted to be with me as much as I wanted to be with you. I Love you so much Mrs. Grimes."
And now he kissed her more passionately, and he could feel her moving into him. He knew he needed to take this slow. It wasn't just her virginity, Beth was different, she was sensitive in so many ways. Right now, as much as he wanted this woman, he was far less concerned with what he wanted than he was with what she wanted, of protecting her.
"I do want this, but I'm just a little nervous right now."
He hugged her close, "I know Sweetheart, that's understandable, I just want to reassure you, I'm going to be careful, take it slow, you know I love you, I want you to be happy. You tell me if you get uncomfortable or overwhelmed. We'll work it out Beth, I promise. Okay?" He had his finger under her chin, lifting her face to look into his, he smiled that smile that melted her every time, and then he cocked that head to one side.
That relaxed her. "Yes Rick, I love you, I trust you, I know you're going to take good care with me."
He hugged her closely, and rubbed her back, feeling her finally relax into him again. "Sweetheart, your dress has a lot of buttons, do you want me to undo those for you?" He was hopeful.
Her pretty face turned a pretty shade of pink, and she whispered softly, "Yes please, I wondered how I would get out of this dress."
He smiled tenderly at her, kissed her lips softly and guided her so that her back was to him. He slowly undid those buttons, starting at the bottom and working his way up. He knew that way, the dress would not fall open and embarrass her in some way. He paused every two or three buttons, kissed her pretty neck, and her ear, and whispered to her how much he loved her, or told her how pretty she was, how happy he was to be her husband. It was so important to him that she be comfortable with this, with him.
"Sweetheart, when I undo this last button, the dress is going to want to fall open, if you want to hold it up, I understand, but I'd love to help you take it off if you'll let me."
"Umm, yes, please help me take it off." And even the back of her neck and those sweet little ears turned red.
He slowly removed the dress to reveal a strapless, full length slip. "That's a beautiful garment Beth, almost as beautiful as the dress."
"Oh thank you, Mama made it for me just for today." She was pink, but she was smiling, so he felt like all was good.
"Why don't I open the wine Daryl and Kathleen left for us. Would you like to have a little glass?" He smiled at her, and she looked so shy, but she smiled back.
"Yes, thank you, I think that might help my nerves." She was bright pink again.
He handed her the glass and said, "Just remember Sweetheart, nothing is going to happen tonight that you don't want to have happen, okay?"
"Thank you Rick. You're my husband, I do want you, in every way, I have wanted you ever since the first day, I'm just a little nervous." He was so happy to hear those words from her, he hadn't realized how tense he was, but now he felt himself relax.
They clinked glasses, and Rick said, "Here's to the start of a wonderful life together Beth." And each took a drink of wine.
After a few more sips of wine, he set his glass down on the nightstand, then took hers and did the same with it.
It was then he began to kiss her with deep passion, and he was happy to note she was responding with passion of her own. He kissed her neck, her shoulders, and then carefully reached down to the skirt of her slip, and removed it.
She stood in front of him now, nothing on but her panties. He whispered, "You're a beautiful woman Beth Grimes, the most beautiful woman I've ever known." And although she was blushing a bright red, she seemed happy and gave him a sweet, shy smile.
He removed his own shirt and then he brought her in close to him so that their chests were touching, again he kissed her passionately, and she responded in kind, as well as with low little noises of pleasure. He kissed her neck, her shoulders, and moved his hand to her exposed breast, as he began to gently rub his thumb over her nipple, her moans became a bit louder, then he moved his mouth to cover her small breast and began to tease it with his lips and tongue, she let out a small gasp, and then said, "Oh my Rick, that feels good." He was both very relieved, and very aroused.
He stopped his attention, just long enough to pull down the covers on the bed, lift her in his arms, and gently lay her there.
He quickly undressed himself down to his boxers and lay down next to her, "Everything okay Sweetheart?"
"Oh yes Rick, it feels so good." He smiled, and began again where he'd left off. He was rubbing, and lightly pinching one nipple, while sucking and nibbling on the other. He moved a hand down to her panties, but he didn't take them off yet, he just slipped his hand down inside and gently started to rub her little mound, she responded with more moaning, and he glided the panties down, and off.
He moved his head down and kissed and gently sucked the inside of her thigh, while he carefully moved a finger inside her. She cried out, "Oh Rick."
He wasn't sure if she was aroused or scared, "Okay Sweetheart?"
"Oh yes, oh that feels very good." He was smiling because this beautiful woman, well, he knew she was telling the truth, that's all she knew how to do. And he went back to what he'd been doing. He kissed her tummy, her little mound of curls, all the while working one finger in her, and then adding another.
With the way she was reacting to him, he was no longer concerned she was going to want him to stop, and he quit asking.
He slipped out of his boxers, and he was definitely aroused, he was engorged. He asked her, "Are you ready Sweetheart?"
"Yes, please Rick, I want you so much." And that was all he needed to hear.
He gave her a deep kiss, "I love you so much Sweetheart." And he slowly and carefully entered her. She gasped when he hit that spot, as careful as he was, he'd known it would inevitably hurt, he paused kissed her face, her neck, and her breast, saying, "I'm sorry Beth, so sorry, I don't want to hurt you, it will get a little easier, I promise."
She whispered, "I'm okay, I love you."
He began to slowly pick up the pace, and she began to move with him, he'd seen how sensitive her breasts were, and he paid special attention to them, she was becoming more and more aroused, breathing heavily, and whimpering his name. He slipped a hand under her bottom, and raised her up to him as he thrust into her more and more forcefully. She climaxed and he immediately felt his own release.
Then he was shocked, suddenly she was crying so hard, and her whole body was shaking as though it were 20 below zero in their room. He quickly wrapped his arms around her, "Beth, Sweetheart, are you alright, what's the matter, please tell me." She'd seemed to enjoy it, he knew she did, she'd had an orgasm, she didn't fake that, that wasn't the person his wife was.
He was rocking her, softly telling her how much he loved her, begging her to tell him what was wrong. She finally calmed down enough to speak. "Oh my, I never felt anything so intense, we were part of each other Rick, you were mine, and I was yours, and our love was so intense. That was the best experience of my life, I felt so connected to you. It was wonderful Rick, thank you for making it so special."
And he almost wanted to cry. "I could never treat you any way but special Sweetheart. We do have the closest of all connections now, I know I am the luckiest man alive, I never knew what real love between a man and a woman could be, not until you came into my life."
They each enjoyed a strawberry, talked about their wonderful day, and fell asleep in one anothers arms.
They woke early on Sunday morning, and he could not have been anymore surprised than he was when she initiated more lovemaking. But as shocked as he was, he was far more happy and excited.
They spent a lazy Sunday, he'd cooked breakfast, they'd showered together and he'd washed her hair for her. They sat on the back porch and she'd played her guitar and sang to him. They'd made love and taken a nap. After the big breakfast, neither had wanted lunch, so they'd just eaten the rest of the strawberries for a late afternoon snack.
They talked about the big day they'd have again tomorrow. Rick couldn't take much time off, he'd missed so much work already, but he'd taken Monday off. There was a 9:00am appointment with the attorney to discuss the possibility of Rick gaining full custody of Carl. "Are you sure about this Beth, sure you want to raise this boy?"
"Don't question that ever, please. I love Carl, he's a wonderful person, he has a warm and loving heart, and such a strong spirit. I can't imagine him not living with us." She had taken his hand.
He just looked into her eyes, nodded and said, "We'll fight for it Beth."
He drove over to the little Italian restaurant and got dinner to go for them. She had the Veal Parmigiana, he had the Lasagna, and, of course, they enjoyed the rest of the wine.
Rick made sure he had all of his paperwork in order for the meeting tomorrow. They were nervous but also excited to see if they had a chance, and if so, to get the ball rolling. Of course, they'd also have to talk to Carl before they took any real action, maybe he wouldn't want this.
They went to bed early, snuggled and promptly fell asleep, it had been a very busy couple of days. About two a.m. he woke to her kissing his back and snuggling into him, he smiled, this young wife of his may wear him out. He rolled over to face her, put a hand to her face, "What're you doing up Sweetheart?"
"I missed you, I want you to hold me, I felt the need to touch you, feel you, connect with you." And she buried that pretty little head in his chest, and damn if he wasn't feeling aroused, again.
And they made love. And he wondered if she would always have the same reaction to orgasm, the crying and shaking. He didn't mind, if she didn't mind, but it was going to require a little getting used to.
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The attorney listened to his story, looked over his papers, and told them he thought they had an excellent chance of gaining custody.
They were so excited when they left the office. They embraced, just holding tightly to each other there in that office hallway.
They took a little walk, holding hands, talking about the possibilities before them, they're future, what was the best way to discuss this with Carl.
"I want you to be there Beth, I feel it's important for Carl to hear the words, that you want him there with us, that you're willing and happy to take on the role of raising him. Will you do that Sweetheart?"
"Of course I will, that's how it needs to be, that would be the only way Carl would ever accept that it's the truth. Of all of us, Carl is the only innocent party. He's the one we have to protect, nurture and love. It's our responsibility." She smiled at him and squeezed his hand.
He couldn't believe the love this woman had to give, he couldn't believe she could be so young and have her head on so straight. Sure, she had a few quirks and oddities, but what she had that outweighed anything else, was a heart of gold and a beautiful spirit. He had to stop and hug her, he was the one feeling overwhelmed now.
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They picked Carl up that afternoon, visited with her folks a while and Mama presented them with a casserole to take home for dinner.
She and Rick were both so pleased to see Carl hug his new Grandma goodbye and thank her for a great weekend. An equally happy moment was when he hugged "Grandpa Greene" and thanked him for passing on the secret fishing tricks, and teaching him how to groom and saddle a horse.
When they got home, and Carl had unpacked his things, Rick told him, "Son, Beth and I want to have a little discussion with you. Can we go out to the living room?"
Carl was understandably nervous, what now? Had he done something wrong? But the way Beth smiled at him, he thought maybe he was in the clear.
When they were seated Rick began, "Son, when your Mother and I divorced she was granted full custody of you. I didn't seem to have much in the way of parental rights, and I know you know, I was unhappy about that. When your Mother brought you here this time, I was hopeful you'd get to stay, but the truth is, I still don't have custody."
He continued, "Beth and I discussed this situation, and we've agreed I should have an attorney help me get full custody of you, so this will become your permanent home. We did see an attorney this morning, and she feels our chances are excellent. We want to proceed, but only if it's what you want. We don't know if you may want to go back and live with your Mother and Shane. You need to tell us what you want."
Carl looked to Beth, "Is that really what you want Beth? Because that's what Shane told my Mom he wanted, back when she and my Dad first got divorced, but once it was permanent, and they were together, he didn't want me around anymore. I was just in the way. I don't want to go through that again. I'd just rather you tell me now." She could see his eyes were moist.
Beth took a deep breath, her heart was breaking for him, but she was trying hard to remain calm, to not cry. "Carl, the moment I met you I felt an instant bond, a connection. You know me well enough to know how I am about these things, when it's there, I know it's there. You know how much I love your Dad, you're part of him, your Dad and I are part of each other. That makes you part of me, and me part of you. I don't know if that makes any sense at all to you. But know that I love you Carl, that I want to care for you in the way a Mother cares for a son. Yes, I want you here, I can't imagine a life where you wouldn't grow up here with your Dad and I."
And it was then that silent tears began to fall from her eyes. Simultaneously, Rick and Carl went to her, and the three of them hugged tightly. Beth and Carl had their tears, and Rick's eyes were looking pretty wet, but all three of them also had big smiles.
Then Carl asked his question, "Beth, is it okay of I start calling you Mom?"
Rick was stunned, but in a happy way. Beth was overwhelmed and sat right down on the chair. Now her tears were flowing freely again. She stood back up, hugged him hard, and said, "If it's okay with your Dad, I'd be honored to have you call me Mom."
Carl glanced to his Dad, Rick just looked at his son, beamed a big smile and nodded his head.
A/N Well, we made it through the wedding night, and our little family is tightly bonded. Let's hope all goes well with that custody battle. Thanks so much for reading. I appreciate it when you leave reviews and comments xo