Rating NC17

Chapter Twenty-three

Ric collapsed in a waiting room chair and placed his head in his hands. Since he had gotten the call, Elizabeth had been admitted his mind had been racing. Now knowing Elizabeth and their baby was safe Ric could not seem to move. To be honest he had been running on emotions for nearly a week now.

"Is everything okay?" Steven asked when Ric made no move to speak or even look at the group of people waiting.

"Yeah. They are moving her to a room." Ric said not looking up. He did not want to answer anyone's questions. All he wanted was for Elizabeth to wake up. He wanted to know why Johnny O'Brien had brought her in. The guard claimed he didn't have anything to do with Elizabeth's kidnapping. Ric didn't know what to think anymore. When Ric got to General Hospital all he could think about was Elizabeth and their child.

During the short wait, he learned that Jason had been arrested for attacking Steven. The enforcer had been in Elizabeth's studio. That was another thing that didn't add up. Ric hoped when Elizabeth woke up she could answer some of their questions.

"What about..."

"He's perfect. Dr. Meadow said he was a little small but he's breathing on his own."

"When can we see them?" Audrey anxiously asked. She needed to make sure they were both safe. As a nurse, she knew the doctor did not always tell the families everything.

"The baby is in the nursery until Elizabeth wakes up." Ric said unable to stop himself from smiling. He already loved his son so much. When the nurse placed the newborn in Ric's arms, he had been terrified. However, Ric could not deny the peace he felt. Now all he needed was for Elizabeth to wake up.

"Mr. Lansing your wife is in her room now. If you follow me I'll show you were it is."

"Thank you nurse." Ric said standing wearily.

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"Elizabeth we need to be careful. I don't want to hurt the baby." Ric said as she pulled him over her body.

"You won't. You can't. Please Ric make love me." Elizabeth pleaded softly. Ever since they learned she was pregnant, Ric had been like this. She loved how gentle and caring Ric was being. However, it was driving her crazy. All Elizabeth wanted was her husband to make love with her.

Her husband. Elizabeth smiled at the thought. Ric had surprised her with a simple ceremony a few days ago. She knew he would try something after all Ric had given up too easily on the idea of eloping. Elizabeth never imagined he would go so far to make her happy.

The ceremony was held at a small church with beautiful stained glass windows. Somehow, Ric had even managed to convince most of her friends to join them. Elizabeth could never tell him how special he had made her feel that day. She could however show him. "Please Ric. I need you so much."

Ric knew he could not deny Elizabeth's soft pleas. He leaned down to kiss her gently before removing their remaining cloths. Ric eased Elizabeth back onto the bed. One of Ric's hands ran down Elizabeth's body to her center.

Elizabeth moaned as Ric teased her sensitive core. When he started to ease, a finger inside she grabbed his hand. "I need you now."

"Sweetheart I...."

"You could never hurt me." Elizabeth whispered running her hands over his body. She reached for his hardened shaft and began to stroke it.

Ric growled against Elizabeth's neck. The things Elizabeth could do to his body with just a touch shocked him. He never experienced anything so deep before. Ric knew Elizabeth had not either. Now she was his forever. "I love you so much." Ric said easing his erection inside her wet sheath. Her slick walls fluttered as she adjusted to his size.

When he could wait no longer Ric started to move slowly. Elizabeth raised her hips trying to get Ric to move faster. Her husband however seemed content with the pace. Finally having enough Elizabeth used her weight to roll them over. She could see the surprise on Ric's face.

That all changed as she started to move. His hands immediately went to her hips. However, instead of slowing her down Ric sped the pace up. They moved together with wild abandon. Ric needed release moved one had to Elizabeth's bud. The soft touch caused her to explode into a thousand pieces above him. He thrust upward twice more before shuttering with pleasure.

Elizabeth collapsed onto Ric's chest and placed a kiss to the sweaty skin. "I love you Ric."

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"I love you so much, Elizabeth. You have to wake up. Our son needs you. I need you. I'm not sure I know how to do this without you." Ric loved watching Elizabeth sleep. He could always tell what kind of dream Elizabeth was having, like now. He could tell by her flushed cheeks Elizabeth was dreaming about them making love. His body ached at the knowledge it would be weeks until they could make love again. Ric did not care anymore all he cared about was that his family was safe. Elizabeth shifted in her bed drawing Ric's attention. "Elizabeth? Sweetheart?"

"Ric?" Elizabeth mumbled only half awake he eyes still unopened.

Ric immediately sat on the bed beside Elizabeth. He brushed the hair from her face. "Shh. Elizabeth it's okay. You're safe." He breathed a sigh of relief as Elizabeth opened her blue eyes. "Hey there."

"Hey."

"I'm so... you have no idea... let... let me go get the doctor."

"Wait Ric." Elizabeth grabbed his arm as Ric stood. "What about our baby?"

Ric hated how scared Elizabeth sounded. He didn't want to imagine the hell Elizabeth had been through. "He's perfect."

"We have a son?" Elizabeth asked as her eyes welled up with tears. She had been so afraid.

"Yeah. He has this dark hair and your blue eyes."

"And he's okay?"

"I promise." Ric said kissing Elizabeth gently. Elizabeth started to speak again a knock interrupted her. Mac slowly opened the door.

"I'm happy to see you awake."

"Thanks Mac." Elizabeth said softly. She had an idea of what Mac wanted. Elizabeth didn't know if she was up to it not before she saw her son.

"I hate to do this but we need your statement, Elizabeth."