Well, I'm not quite sure what happened but this has gone all plotty on me LOL Hope you've enjoyed this, please leave a review if you have.


Leaving Connor had been one of the hardest things she'd ever done, but it was also the right thing. He'd sobbed, begged her stay, and wanted to know if there was anything he could do to stop this. She shook her head. It was all too late. They hadn't connected for months, they barely saw each other these days and Abby knew her heart was elsewhere. She couldn't carry on the pretence any longer.

Things were definitely changing. She'd moved herself into Lester's flat permanently, and he was spending more and more time there as well. Right now, she was curled in his arms wrapped in the duvet. Both their bodies were slick with sweat; they'd made passionate love just as they had been doing since the start and it still felt every bit as good.

She pressed herself into his body, feeling his semi erect cock press into her back. He curled his arm around her waist and kissed the nape of her neck. "You ready for more?" he whispered.

"Mm!" She turned her head to face him and they kissed, tongues tangling together as his hand drifted slowly down her stomach towards the soft hair between her legs. This was an unexpected bonus; Thursday was usually one of the nights in the week he had to go home, not that she was going to complain.

His long fingers grazed over her already sensitive clit, circling it and rubbing it and making it swell. In response, she moved her hand behind her and found his cock. She slid her fingers around its girth and slowly stroked it, sighing into his mouth and rocking gently against his hand that was cupping her pussy and teasing her clit.

After a few minutes, they shifted instinctively and Lester slid into her with confidence and ease. Abby whimpered, feeling her body clench around his shaft as it buried itself deep into her. Once he was completed sheathed inside, he remained still. He liked to feel her muscles clamping around him and joining them as one. He tangled his fingers into her hair as he deepened their kiss and increased the pressure on her clit with his other hand. She gasped, and he saw her grasp the sheet hard with her fingers.

Then he began to move inside her, slowly at first and drawing out a long sigh from her. He knew he would not be able to hold back for long but it didn't matter. He felt a fire in his groin building and increased his pace. She sensed he was close and she moved with him, encouraging him with her soft moans.

"Abby!" he gasped, releasing into her for the second time that evening. She kissed him, breathing his name and letting her body abandon itself to the pleasure he was giving her whilst he filled her. They lay together, breathing hard for a few minutes until Lester finally withdrew and collapsed onto his back. Abby rolled over and rested her head on his chest, exhausted and satisfied.

She stroked his chest lazily, sensing something wasn't quite right. "You OK?" she whispered.

"Yes. I should be going." He sighed and kissed the top of her head, but didn't move. Leaving was getting harder and harder, especially today. His kids were coming home for the weekend and Abby had insisted he spent time with them. She'd said her own childhood had been marred by the lack of her father – he'd left them when she was 9 years old because he'd been having an affair with a friend of the family, and even before that he'd rarely been at home. Lester understood what she meant. His kids were innocent victims in this, and whilst he was feeling less and less inclined to be with his wife, they still needed him and he loved them.

"We'll make up for it next week," Abby said softly.

"I know, and I'm sorry. You deserve better than this." He slid himself out of the bed and reached for his clothes.

"I knew exactly what I was getting into when we started this, James." She watched him dress and followed him with her eyes as he moved towards the door. "See you tomorrow?"

"I'm stuck in a meeting all day with the Minister." He rolled his eyes. "Monday... I'll see you on Monday."

Abby nodded and listened for the sound of the front door closing before settling herself back under the duvet. She stroked the empty space in the bed; it was still warm and she could smell him. What the hell was she doing? She'd become the kind of woman she hated; the kind of woman that had destroyed her family. She'd never understood how a woman could sleep with a married man; especially one with children – and yet here she was doing exactly that.

She had a better understanding now though. It wasn't as black and white as she'd believed when she was growing up. Lester remained in his loveless marriage out of duty and probably would have remained perfectly content if it wasn't for her. She had fallen for him and he had fallen for her – neither could help it; and they'd both found something that was missing from their respective relationships in each other – not just the great sex, but something deeper that couldn't be defined. She couldn't let him hurt his kids though, not like she and Jack had been hurt. That was why she could never ask him to leave his wife for her, no matter how much she wanted it.

It was working OK so far, but there was something in the back of Abby's mind that could complicate everything. She had to be certain her gut instinct was right though before she upset the balance. The weekend would be the perfect opportunity to find out and get her head around it before Monday.

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She watched them from across the other side of the rink. He looked just like every other father there, proudly watching his two children skate around the ice as he wrapped his jacket further around him and blew into the palms of his hands to try and warm them up. She knew she shouldn't be here, but she couldn't help it. Now that her suspicions had been confirmed, she had to decide what to do about it.

She needed to be near him, even if she couldn't touch him in the way she wanted. The hot chocolate in the nearby cafe area smelt lovely, so she bought 2 and slowly wove her way to where he was stood.

"You look cold, thought you could do with one of these," she smiled, holding out one of the plastic cups.

His eyes lit up, then he glanced around him before responding. "What are you doing here?"

"Was at a bit of a loose end, so I thought I'd..." She stopped; actually she wasn't entirely sure why she was here. "Are you having a good weekend?"

His face became serious. "Carol suspects something. She's waiting until the kids have gone back to school before we discuss it."

"What are you going to do?"

"I'm tired of secrets, Abby. I'm not going to deny it."

Abby leaned against the barrier, her head spinning. Part of her had thought about telling him her news now, but she would have to put that off. Any decision he made had to be based purely on how he felt, and not because of another complication caused by her stupidity.

"You don't have to worry," he said. "I'll keep your name out of it."

One of his children was skating over towards them. "I'd better go," Abby said. "We can talk tomorrow." As she walked away, she glanced back. There was no doubt he loved his kids; this was going to get very difficult.

##

Something had woken her. It was just after 2am and for a moment, Abby just listened for sounds. Someone was in the flat. Did she find something to protect herself with and go and look or did she remain silent and let the intruder think she was asleep? She held her breath, listening to the footsteps grow closer and then the door opened.

"Are you awake?"

"James! God you scared the life out of me!" Her heart was pounding. She switched the bedside lamp on and Lester sat on the edge of the bed. "What the hell are you doing? Creeping around in the early hours of the morning..."

"I'm sorry. I should have called or something." He kicked his shoes off and unfastened his tie. "She asked me to leave. She wants a divorce."

Abby blinked. She shouldn't have been surprised; there really was no other response to finding out your husband was an affair, except to perhaps try to hold onto the marriage and repair what had gone wrong. Perhaps Carol had also realised that the love had gone from their relationship some time ago, and like James she'd stayed out of responsibility to her children.

"Was it bad?" Abby pulled back the duvet, urging him to get into bed beside her. He slid off his shirt and trousers and settled beside her. She rested her head on his chest and then pulled the duvet over them.

"I suppose it could have been worse. She's seeing a lawyer tomorrow and beginning the proceedings. I guess I should do the same."

"Do you think it'll get messy?"

"I won't let it. She can have the house and everything in it as long as I keep this place. My concern is the kids. I won't be just a bank account to them – I promise you that, Abby; I know how you feel on that score."

Abby slid her hand inside his underwear to stroke his cock. It began to harden at her first touch and he sighed. This was exactly what he needed. He responded by sliding his hand inside the shorts Abby was wearing, seeking out the familiarity of her warm pussy.

"We'll get through this," Abby whispered, parting her legs a little to allow his fingers to slide into her and sending shivers of delight through her body. She wriggled herself out of her shorts and circled her hips with his movements inside her.

"I'm doing the right thing, aren't I?"

Abby nodded and straddled him, sinking down onto his erect cock. She'd show him he was doing the right thing. She ground down, meeting his upward thrust and then leaning back slightly as his hands supported her hips. Controlling the pace, Abby moved up and down, feeling every inch of him as he slid in and out of her. She pulled off her vest to expose her breasts, knowing how much he liked them and then ground down harder.

"You're so beautiful!" Lester gasped. It had been a long, difficult weekend for him but it was now almost a relief that things were out in the open. No more creeping around at home at least. Work would be another issue that he'd have to think about later, but for now all he wanted was to be with Abby. He sat up, moving his hands to the point where they joined and pressed his thumbs on her clit as she pulled him into a kiss and tangled her arms around his neck.

His body shuddered and his hips jerked, then he released into her with a loud sob. He was releasing more than just his precious cum, it was a build upof tension and anxiety that he was finally letting go. He felt her clench around him, milking him for more which he willing gave.

They collapsed in a tangled heap, Abby beneath Lester. He continued to move inside her, drawing out cries from her as she rode out wave after wave of orgasms, his semen hosing her womb until he was spent and then finally settling into a contented sleep with Abby in his arms.

##

Abby awoke to find Lester sitting on the edge of the bed getting dressed. She sat up and kissed his shoulder. "You're leaving so early?"

"Phonecalls to make. The sooner I get a decent lawyer, the sooner all of this can be sorted amicably. You don't have to worry, I meant what I said about keeping your name out of this. No-one will ever know that the woman I'm leaving my wife for is you."

Abby felt nausea sweep over her and she made a dash for the bathroom. A few minutes, a concerned Lester was at her side as she knelt over the toilet. "I know this divorce business is scary, and I know how you feel about children being involved...but if its making you ill..."

"Its not that, James," Abby said quietly. "People are going to work things out pretty quickly, we can't keep it a secret for much longer."

"We can be discrete."

"No, we can't keep it secret because … I'm pregnant." The words almost stuck in her throat. This was a game changer, and he had enough on his plate without this too.

He sat back, mouth open and silent for a few long moments. "You're sure?" he finally said.

Abby nodded. "Did the test three times yesterday. Three little plus signs."

"But you said you're on the pill?"

"I know! I didn't plan this... that stomach bug I had... I'm so stupid, I should have realised." She stroked her stomach then looked at Lester. For a moment, she feared he'd be angry. He already had children that he adored. Then he threw his arms around her and held her tightly, tears streaming down his face.

"After I've made my appointment with the lawyer, we go to the doctor and get you properly checked. There's all sorts you have to consider now and we need to be properly informed so that you're as healthy as possible."

"You don't mind?"

"Mind? Abby... I love you, and I'll love this baby too. It does make things a little more complicated with work but we'll sort it. It's no-one else's business anyway, and the Minister would be crazy to dismiss either of us right? We're a pretty unique little department and he'd have a hard time finding someone to replace either of us." He smiled then stood up.

"I hope you're right."

"Of course I'm right, I'm always right!" he laughed. "Now, I really do have to go. Toast. That'll cure the sickness. I'll see you at the ARC later."

Abby shook her head and watched him leave. It felt strange, but in a good way. She was having James Lester's baby, he was divorcing his wife and that meant they could be together properly at last. Maybe happy endings happened after all.