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For my Darling Kharissa, my favorite author, faithful reviewer, and friend :) On with the story!

"Jax: Bottom line here...I found out I got a sister.

Trinity: Aye, a sister you nearly shagged.

Jax: You say that like it's a bad thing"

Natalia laughed out loud as Edgar sauntered into the room, placing a kiss on her forehead before sitting down on the bed next to her.

"What are you watching?"

"Sons of Anarchy."

"Never seen it."

"Well you should."

Edgar layed down next to Natalia, wrapping one arm over her shoulder and putting the other behind his head. He watched the remainder of the show with her, though he was completely lost as to who was who and what the hell was going on. When the show was finally finished Edgar sat up and looked down at Natalia.

"I've been thinking..."

"That sounds dangerous" Nat grinned and Edgar playfully slapped her thigh

"Very funny"

"What's on your mind?"

"I've got a great idea."

"And what's that?" She asked as she turned down the volume on the television.

"We should go away."

"Go away?"

"Yeah. Like on vacation."

They had been home for a little over a week and almost everyday since it had rained and snowed and rained again. Needless to say, it wasn't the most favorable weather in which to spend their down time. In a month's time they'd be back to dealing with the harsh cold, snow, and agony that the Bering Sea served up every crab season, and neither of them wanted to spend their "vacation" in similar conditions.

"I think that's a great idea!" Natalia said, sitting up excitedly "Where do you wanna go?"

"I was thinking Vegas" He suggested "You ever been?"

"No, you?"

"Nope," Edgar smiled "We can experience something new together."

"Sound's good to me."

"When do you wanna leave?"

"ASAP"

"Then let's get packing!"

Five days later!

"Edgar, this was a great idea." Natalia said as she swam over to him. He sat at the edge of the pool with his legs in the water. She came between his legs and rested her hands on his knees.

"It was pretty great wasn't it?" He asked rhetorically, a cocky grin on his face.

"Alright, alright." Natalia rolled her eyes and smiled suddeny "Why don't you come in?"

"I like the view from here" Edgar said as he leaned back on his hands and looked down on Natalia's beautiful body. She was wearing a sexy white two piece bathing suit and Edgar had almost had half a mind to tell her to change when she first put it on. But since he'd reserved the pool for the next two hours exclusively for them, he didn't have to worry about some asshole trying to put the moves on his girl. "Damn, she looks good." He thought to himself, as he watched her body glide gracefully through the water. She moved like a mermaid with legs. Thick, sexy legs. Edgar soon felt himself becoming aroused at the very sight of her and he had to make himself turn away. He and Natalia had still not had sex yet. It wasn't that there was something holding them back, they just didn't feel the need to rush into it. They were enjoying just being in the other's company, getting to know each other all over again, and catching up on everything they'd missed in each other's lives for the past 15 years. Everything was just going so perfectly between them and Edgar didn't want anything to ruin it, especially not sex. But the way Natalia looked right now, Edgar wasn't sure if he could hold off much longer. Natalia swam back over to Edgar and repositioned herself between his legs.

"Are you sure you don't want to come in?"

"Positive." He leaned over and took her face between his hands, kissing her forehead soundly.

Suddenly the sound of the door to the pool area was heard being unlocked and the couple turned their attention to a smiling employee.

"Exucse me, but the two hours you've reserved the pool for will be over in about five minutes. You're welcome to reserve the pool for a longer time if you'd wish."

Edgar turned to Natalia "You wanna stay longer baby?"

"Oh no, that's okay, " She shook her head and smiled "I'm sure other people want a shot in here."

"Very well then, " The employee turned to leave but stopped and turned back again "I'm sorry I forgot to ask but would you like a towel Mrs. Hansen?"

Natalia immediately felt her cheeks brighten "Oh no I'm not...I mean yes... But I'm not.. I mean I..."

Edgar chuckled "Yes she would like a towel, thank you."

"Right away Sir." The employee was gone for only a moment before returning with a fresh towel. Natalia lifted herself out of the pool and graciously accepted the towel.

"Thank you very much."

"You're quite welcome Mrs. Hansen. You two enjoy the rest of your day."

Natalia blushed with embarrassment again and Edgar laughed. They both stood and Natalia wrapped the towel around herself.

"Ready to go...Mrs. Hansen?" Edgar said with a chuckle and Natalia rolled her eyes.

"Let's go."

The couple walked hand in hand as they exited from the pool area. Edgar signed a few autographs for some adoring fans and then they procceeded to take the elevator up to the 10th floor to their suite. As soon as they stepped inside Natalia headed for the shower to wash off the chlorine from her hair and body while Edgar went into their bedroom and started flipping aimlessly through the chanels. He grinned to himself as he heard Natalia singing, if you could call it that, to the top of her lungs while she showered.

" If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I wanna blow you... away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down
On one knee
Marry me today
Guess, I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say "

"That girl can't sing for crap" Edgar thought to himself amused "But I love her." Suddenly Edgar shot upright as the realization of what he'd just said hit him. Then he smiled. "I love her."

" It don't do me any good
It's just a waste of time
What use is it to you
What's on my mind
If it ain't coming out
We're not going anywhere
So why can't I just tell you that I care

(Cause) I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
Cause I know you're worth it
You're worth it
Yeah "

As terrible as her singing was, Edgar found himself wondering what it would be like to have her in his shower on a regular basis, vocal chords and all. Hearing that hotel employee mistakenly call her "Mrs. Hansen" had done something funny to his heart though he'd laughed it off. He'd never considered getting married to anyone. Not until now. Not until Natalia. Suddenly he jumped up, quickly found a pen and paper and jotted down a note before jetting out the door.

Natalia turned off the shower knobs and wrapped a towel around herself. She felt refreshed as she made her way to the bedroom but quickly frowned as she realized Edgar wasn't their.

"Ed?" She called out but was not met with a reply. She shrugged and sat down on the bed, letting the towel fall from her body. Suddenly she realized there was a note on the night stand and picked it up, quickly reading over it.

"Baby, went out. Be back in a couple hours! Put on something nice but simple and I'll see you soon. Wait for me.

-Edgar"

Natalia studied the note over and over again, trying to find some hidden meaning behind the message but soon gave up. Since she wasn't much of a girly girl she didn't own many flashy things. But she did own a pretty white summer dress and decided that's what she'd wear. It stopped just above her knees and it had small straps, and it was a nice but simple dress. She put on some summer sandals and pulled her hair into a ponytail, only little strands escaping. She wore her necklace that Edgar had given her and put on small golden hoop earrings. She waited anxiously on the bed for Edgar to return, not paying any attention to what was being said on the TV.

Natalia was at the point where she'd thought she'd rip her hair out when she finally heard the front door open. She jumped up and ran out the room to meet Edgar halfway and stopped short. He was dressed in khaki's and a white dress shirt and some flip flops. He's was dressed simple but nice. He smiled at the sight of her appreciatively.

"You look..."

"Simple but nice..." Natalia supplied.

"Beautiful."

Natalia blushed furiously and suddenly found herself feeling shy and akward. She cleared her throat and motioned to the red rose in his hand.

"That for me?"

Edgar nodded as he extended his hand to hand her the flower. She took it and smiled, feeling extremly nervous. Natalia had never been the popular, pretty girl in high school. She was never given flowers and complimented about her looks and all of this attention from Edgar was a bit overwhelming.

"Are you ready to go?" He asked, breaking her out of her thoughts. She smiled and took his hand into her own.

"Ready"

Edgar took Natalia's hand and led her into the elevator. They rode all the way down to the lobby in silence, each consumed in their own thoughts. As soon as they reached their desired floor Edgar led Natalia to the parking lot where they reached his car and he opened the door for her. He then ran quickly to his side and hopped inside putting the key in the ignition. Natalia noticed his hands shaking slightly as he started the car.

"You alright Ed?"

"Yeah yeah."

Natalia decided not to press the issue and said nothing more as Edgar pulled out of the parking lot and onto the main road. They drove in silence and Natalia was in awe at how beautiful Vegas really was. All the lights and casinos and flashy people walking the streets. Yes, this was quite a place.

They been driving for the better part of an hour now and Natalia started to notice a pattern in the places they drove past. They were all wedding chapels. "What the hell are we doing here?" Natalia was just about to ask Edgar what was going on when they suddenly pulled into one of the chapel's parking lot's and came to a stop. Edgar shut off the car and looked straight forward, the most serious look on his face. Natalia had never seen that look on him before and became nervous.

"Edgar?"

"Yes?"

"What are we doing at..."She turned her head to look outside momentairly "The Wedding Bells Chapel?"

"Well..." he cleared his throat and turned to look at Natalia dead on "It all depends on what you say."

"To...what?" Her heart started pounding wildly in her chest and she was positive her could her it.

"Natalia..." He cleared his throat as he reached into his pants pocket, pulling out two golden wedding bands, one bigger than the other.

"Oh my God." Natalia whispered as her heart accelerated to full force and she immediately felt tears well in her eyes and she didn't know why she'd suddenly become so emotional.

"Natalia...I love you." Edgar was visibly shaking from nerves "Somehow you worked your way into my heart ... and you became everything to me. 15 years ago I didn't know what I lost when you left...but I do know now that I dont ever want to lose you again. I want to spend everyday of the rest of my life with you. I know you deserve more than this" He gestured towards the chapel "You deserve a big fancy proposal and a big extravagant wedding with the pretty white dress, and all that shit girls dream about all their lives and Im sorry if this moment is everything you dreamed of. Im just a simple man Nat, but I promise to protect you and give you everything you'll ever want and love you until the day I die. And if that's enough for you then all you have to do is say yes."

Edgar held his breath as he watched Natalia quickly rub her eyes. He was hoping that those were tears of joy. Finally she looked into his eyes and gave him a shaky smile.

"Yes."

Edgar smiled like a kid on Christmas as he pulled her in for a kiss filled with passion and love. He pulled back before they got too carried away and they both simoultaneously jumped out of the car and hurriedly walked hand in hand into the chapel.

"The ocean is like our love
There is no beginning and no end
Timeless and ageless an eternity in its depth
Holding long lost memories locked deep in the sea
Akin to our hearts memory of you and me"

Less than half an hour later Natalia walked out of The Wedding Bells Chapel Mrs. Edgar Hansen. Edgar held tightly onto Natalia as the made their way over to his car.

"You wanna go get dinner or something?" Edgar had a big smile on his face as he gazed lovingly at his wife. She smiled at him and shook her head.

"No. I want my husband to take me back to our room and make love to me."

Edgar visibly gulped and pulled out the parking lot so quick Natalia jumped forward in her seat. For what had taken them an hour to get to the chapel it took them about half that time to get back to the hotel. Edgar practically threw his car keys at the Valet's face as he jumped out of the car and pulled Natalia with him. He impatiently pressed the elevator buttoned and Natalia had to laugh.

"Take it easy Ed. You're gonna break it."

"You sure it's not broken already? What's taking so long?"

Natalia didn't have time to answer seeing as the elevator door opened at that exact moment. They stepped inside and waited for the elevator to reach their floor, Edgar tapping his foot repeatedly. When the door opened they practically raced down the hall to their room and Edgar threw the door open. Natalia was just about to set foot inside when Edgar suddenly stopped.

"Edgar?"

He turned around and smiled at Natalia sweetly before sweeping her up into his arms and carrying her inside.

"You carried me over the threshold." Natalia smiled, appreciating the traditional gesture.

They reached the bedroom and Edgar gently placed her down on the bed. For a moment all they did was look at eachother and the urgency to make love was replaced with nervousness. Natalia's stomach fluttered with butterflies but she swallowed her fears as she stood up and began to pull down the straps of her dress, her eyes never wavering from Edgar's.

"Im so nervous.." Natalia thought as her dress dropped down to her ankles and she quicked it away to the side with her feet. She then bent over to remove her underwear and she felt herself physically shaking, hoping it wasn't apparent. Edgar watched her with eyes of a burning desire and he soon followed suit, quickly removing his articles of clothing and tossing them off to the side. They gazed at each other a moment longer before Edgar moved towards her, taking her face between his hands and kissing her lovingly on her forehead.

"Edgar..." Natalia's voice was nothing more than a whisper.

"Yes?"

"I'm nervous."

"Me too.." He admitted as he looked into her eyes "But I'll take care of you."

Natalia layed herself down and the bed and Edgar was soon positioned above her. They kissed each other, the felt each other, and eventually both their fears subsided.

"Are you ready my wife?" Edgar asked as he held her face tenderly. She nodded as she took his hand from her face and kissed his palm.

"Take me."

Edgar positioned himself at her entrance and as he looked into her eyes, he slowly pushed himself inside her, trying to be as gentle as possible. A look of pain masked Natalia's face as her eyes began to water.

"It hurts Edgar."

"I know baby...I'm so sorry."

For a moment Edgar went still, giving Natalia time to adjust to him. Eventually he felt her body relax and with an assurring nod from her, he continued to push himself inside her. He moved slow with deliberation, trying to keep himself under control. Soon he felt Natalia slowly gyrating her hips in movement with him and he had to fight back a groan.

"Edgar?"

"Yes baby?"

"Go deeper."

Edgar had been holding back, not giving himself fully to her.

"I don't want to hurt you baby"

"You're not."

Still Edgar was unsure

"It doesn't hurt anymore baby, I promise"

Natalia was starting to get breathless as she felt Edgar pick up the pace and she opened her legs wider, giving herself to him more and more. She grabbed onto his back and held on for dear life and he began to thrust into her mercilessly, gasping and whimpering beneath him.

"As the waves gently massage the shore
I am reminded of your sensual touch
Your loving hands upon my skin
Our bodies rocking together
That feeling of forever"

She wrapped her legs tightly around his hips giving him better access to her and she felt tears well in her eyes again. This did not go unnoticed by Edgar and he started to slow his pace

"Am I hurting you?"

"No...feels...feels so good! Go faster!"

Edgar groaned loudly as he grabbed onto Natalia's hips and pound into her with vigor. Natalia threw her head back into the pillow and she felt something building inside of her...something good, so fucking good. They stared into one another's eyes and they saw eachother's souls.

"Lost deep in your eyes
Like a sailor adrift upon the sea
Time stands still when we are together
Guided by the star like look of love in your eyes
Siren song of your voice pulling me deeper in love no surprise"

"Edgar...Edgar I...I'm !"

Natalia didn't have time to finish her thought as the love her and Edgar shared came pouring out of her. She arched her back as she cried out in pleasure. Edgar followed close behind and released himself into her and cursing tightly under his breath. He dropped down next to Natalia and pulled her into his chest. They lay in silence, only the sounds of the labored breathing filling the air. Edgar then reached over and took Natalia's hand into his own, examining the two wedding rings that legally bound them together. Then the darndest thing happen.

Edgar Hansen cried.

"An eternity I was lost at sea in search of your love
Never finding shore nor seeing one on the horizon
Lost in the vast emptiness that was everywhere
Your ocean of love eventually giving me life
Binding us together as husband and wife"

A/N Disclaimer: Song - Avril Lavigne :Things I'll Never Say

Poem -Bill Turner : Sea of Love