**I DO NOT OWN THIS SHOW OR THE CHARACTERS IN THE SHOW, I AM JUST BORROWING THEM**

~Vincent – 1 Year Later~

Well, I have good news, bad news, and then I have greater news...the good news is JT and Tess are expecting and I haven't seen the guy so happy in my life. Him and Tess are still going strong, despite their differences. They also eloped…which is crazy I think, but hey, everybody is different. I'm really happy for them. I heard that Tori had run off into the sunset with Zeke, Catherine's ex and is now posing for Playboy. Note to self, never look at another Playboy magazine again otherwise I might get sick. Now, the next question is which do you want to know first? The bad news? Or the greater news? I think I'll just go ahead and tell you the bad….Catherine finally took that offer to Paris. She's been gone for 6 months now, and conversating via phone or Skype is not the same as being in her arms or lying next to her. I'm really proud of my soon to be wife and all that she does to make a living. I put the club up for sell to buy us a house, which she doesn't know about yet by the way….the new owners let me keep my job as the bartender there and they kept the name of the club as well in honor of my brothers. Tess and JT helped me move Catherine's stuff from her apartment to the new house, and don't worry…Tess was very limited at doing so due to being pregnant. The greater news is Catherine is coming home today and I planned on surprising her with the house on arrival. Hopefully she won't be too shocked by it because we have talked about buying a place for a while now. Things couldn't get no better than they are really….I can't wait to see Catherine's beautiful face again. I have missed her terribly.

As time came near to go get my girl, I can't help but feel nervous. It has been so long since I have gotten to hold her, it feels like it's the first time. As a matter of fact, our first time kissing was in the same airport that I'm picking her up from. History has a way of repeating itself….well, take out the Tori bipolar moments and when Catherine broke up with me and THEN allow history to repeat itself.

JT and Tess agreed to ride along with me to the airport. I'm still nervous at this point, maybe a little worse as we get closer and closer to our destination. I finally find a parking spot and we all get out and head inside. JT and his sense of humor brought along a sign saying Catherine Chandler. I begged him not to bring it cause she knows who we are and what we look like…but he insisted that he had never done that before and always wanted to, so I didn't argue with him. Her flight should be here now, so I become even more nervous….

~Catherine~

The past 6 months have been hell without Vincent, but so worth it. Paris is so beautiful and full of welcoming, loving people…and the food was truly magnifique. I have missed my darling Vincent so much….it wasn't long after our engagement that I left and my heart ached because I didn't want to leave him behind. I hope he likes my new dress that I am wearing specially for him. It was a dark red with a black tint about it, sleeveless tube styled dress that hugged my curves perfectly…and black heels that showed off my toes. I also had my hair done right before I left, cut barely above my shoulders, teased into an elegant wave and it was highlighted with a mixture of blonde and red highlights. Vincent hadn't seen my hair yet and I hope he isn't too surprised. Oh, my lovely butterflies are beginning to come back as it is time to get off of the plane. I am sooo nervous right now, which I really shouldn't be….we have been together for a year now, it's no biggy….right? Maybe I'm just overreacting because of my hair? Oh well, even if he don't like it, I do and that is all that should matter.

Maybe he won't recognize me? I thought to myself…Ugh! Stop it Catherine! I enter the airport and all I can think is Good God it's crowded! Was I missing something here? Was it a holiday? Family reunions maybe? Oh, I don't know….I need to focus on finding Vincent. I walk around searching for my love and I still haven't found him….and I have a sudden urge to check my make-up so I run to the bathroom. When I walk in, Tess is washing her hands, "Tess?"

She jumps and looks at me shocked then smiles as she says, "Oh my god! Catherine? Look at your hair…its beautiful!" We hugged and she continued, "You look amazing…..and that dress? Totally hot!"

"You really think so?"

"Vincent is going to be lucky to not lose control in the middle of the airport…like seriously! Come on, I'll take you to him."

We walked up behind Vincent and I wanted nothing more than to run up to him and kiss him…but, I wanted to surprise him instead. I walked up to Vincent and placed my hands over his eyes from behind him as I whispered into his ear, "Miss me?" He spun around and looked shocked to see me and began to smile….

"I know…my hair….you don't like it do you? But it will grow back I promise….."

He stopped my nervous rambling with a kiss. God it felt so good to feel his lips against mine again….tongues touching….his hands on m back. I finally relaxed and wrapped my arms around his neck. We had forgotten that JT and Tess were standing there and JT said, "Uhm…big guy? Not trying to ruin your moment or anything….but we need to get going….."

I pulled from the kiss, taking his bottom lip with me as I bit it and pulled it between my teeth. "I missed you Vincent….more than you know."

"I know babe…I missed you too….and for the record, you look stunning as always…and I do like your hair."

"Good…." I placed sweet kisses on his neck as I squeezed him close to me. I turn towards JT and give him a hug, followed by Tess again.

Vincent and I took hands as we walked out of the airport. He then asked, "Are you hungry? You have been on a long flight so I thought maybe we all could go grab a bite to eat? Plus I think Tess and JT have some things to tell you since you have been gone."

"I'm starving, so I'm glad that you asked…" I turn towards Tess and JT with a questionable look and they both shrug while smiling. "What have you two been up to?...Don't answer that, I don't think I really want to know."

Tess and JT looked at each as we make it to the car then Tess looked back at me and said, "I'll just go ahead and tell you….me and JT eloped, meaning we are married now…."

"What?" I said in an exited laugh. "Aww, congrats you two."

"Wait…there is more." JT stated.

"More?"

"Me and JT are also expecting." Tess finished and I covered my mouth with my hands and hugged Tess in excitement.

"Oh my God! Tess! WOW! I'm so happy for you both….how far along?"

"2 weeks." JT blurted before Tess could answer.

"Congrats to you both!" and I hugged them.

~Vincent~

Catherine blew me away with how beautiful she looked. I was completely stunned when I saw her. I couldn't wait to show her our new house, but for now it was dinner and then taking JT and Tess back to their place first. When we arrive at the restaurant, Catherine pulled down the visor to get access to the mirror. She began turning her head in different directions, I'm guessing to check herself and I said, "Don't worry…you look amazing."

"Thanks Vincent." And she leaned over and we kissed.

"Are yal going to just make out the whole time or are we going to eat?" JT asked. Catherine and I laughed and we all got out of the car. I locked the doors with my clicker and took Catherine's hand as we all walked inside.

After we all got our plates and began eating, Catherine started talking about her experience in France. Even though she was talking, I was lost into her beauty and the fact that she was happy.

"Vincent? Are you okay?"

"Huh? What?"

"Catherine was just asking you what you did while she was away….you was doing that stare thing you do when your not listening." JT stated.

Sighs…. "I'm sorry, my mind must have went somewhere else….actually Catherine, there is something I want to show you later….it will explain my events while you were away."

"You know I hate surprises….but, coming from you…I'm sure it will be amazing."

We kissed softly then finished up dinner.

After dropping off JT and Tess at their place, I took a deep breath and asked, "You ready to see the surprise?" She nodded while smiling and we headed to our house. When we got close, I pulled off to the side of the road and pulled out a blind fold. "Here, you have to put this on in order for it to be a surprise."

"Vincent, what you up to?"

"Just do it, please?"

"Alright…fine. Let me have it."

She put on the blind fold and I asked, "Can you see anything?"

"No, I can't see a thing….Vincent where are we going? I thought we was going to my place?"

"We are…I'm just taking the long way there….we'll be there soon enough, I promise...just relax."

On our arrival of the house, I noticed Catherine was getting nervous. I hopped out of the car and ran to the other side to assist Catherine since she was temporarily unable to see. We laughed as we walked closer to the house because she had tripped a couple of times on the walkway near the house, plus it was now dark outside so my sight was becoming limited too. I decided to carry her the rest of the way so I swept her off her feet causing her to shriek out a laugh then I walked up the steps to the porch. I sat her down long enough to open the door, "Wait here, I have to do something real quick….no peeking!"

"Alright, alright…no peeking, scouts honor." She said sarcastically and I ran inside to turn on the lights. I returned to her and took her hands, walking backwards inside of the house while I guided her inside. I close the door behind us and snake my arms around her waist from behind her as I kissed her shoulder and said, "Okay, you can take off the blindfold."

~Catherine~

I took off the blindfold and my jaw dropped. "Oh my god, Vincent! How on earth did you…."

"I sold the club, but don't worry…it was all worth it. I know it's not what we planned, but we do have a house of our own now."

The house is beautiful and the front door led to the living room which was huge! I looked to my right to see a staircase and the entrance to the kitchen. I turned around to face Vincent and said, "You did this for me?"

"Well, for us."

"You are something else Vincent Keller….I am in awe of you. You are the best fiancé ever…..but your club? Vincent, you shouldn't have. That club meant a lot to you."

"I know, and believe me…it wasn't easy. But, knowing that it was for a good reason, such as you and me I wouldn't have changed my mind. I love you Catherine, I really do and I want to make you happy. The new owner kept the name on the bright side…and, they kept me there as bartender so I still have a job."

"Vincent, no matter where we live, I'll always be happy as long as I'm with you."

"You know, we do have a garden tub upstairs if you want to take a bath with me…."

We kissed and I said playfully, "Race you to there." And I took off my heels and began running upstairs. We both laughed as Vincent ran after me.

We sat together in the tub full of sudsy water, drinking wine with candles lit around the rim of the tub. Vincent was sitting behind me against the tub with me leaned back against him. I used my right hand to play with his as we squished suds between them. Vincent rubbed his chin back and forth from my neck to my shoulder, planting kisses in between as I spoke, "How did we end up so lucky?"

"What do you mean?"

"New York is a really big city yet out of all the people that live here….we were brought together….this feels so perfect like it was meant to be. Do you not feel the same?"

"Catherine I have always thought that it was destiny that brought us together. I have a feeling we would have met one or the other. You complete me and make so happy….and now I don't know what to do cause I can't live without you."

I sit my glass on the side of the tub and turn around to face Vincent, "You mean so much me to me Vincent and I think I am just scared that its too good to last. I can't help but feel scared that you will leave me one day, especially if I'm old and wrinkley…."

He cupped my face as he said, "Even then, I'll love you just the same. I'll never leave you because I'll love you til the day I die…and that I promise you."

"Vincent…" I said in a relieving sigh as he began kissing me.

Their kiss began to deepen as they prepared to make love once again. Catherine repositioned herself on top of Vincent as he began massaging and kissing on her left breast, causing her moan out his name, craving more. He grabbed her by the butt and lifted her up and their eyes locked as he slowly slid her down onto his erection. It had been so long since they had made love that it felt as if they were surrendering to one another for the first time. Catherine began to rock herself on him, not pulling away from the eye contact as Vincent caressed her back. Catherine lips were nearly centimeters away from Vincent's yet she decided to watch the love and want in his eyes instead. She moaned onto his lips as he moaned onto hers. Both were breathing hard and fast with a slight quiver in every thrust. He squeezed her side as he began kissing and sucking on her breasts. She cried out his name as he nibbled on her neck. As her motions became faster the water began swishing out of the tub into the floor, causing some of the candles to go out. The ones that were still lit caused a sensual glow onto their bodies. Vincent took control as he picked her up out of the water, still fully connected and he carried her to the bedroom. It began to storm with flashes of lightening and rumbling sounds of thunder coming through the window as he laid her onto the bed. He detached himself long enough to sit her up onto her knees as he entered her once more from behind her. They both rocked against each other as Vincent trailed his hand down to her sex. She laid her head back against his shoulder as he continued to thrust inside of her. Beads of sweat mixed in with the water that lingered on their bodies from the bath. Thunder rumbled the house as they both screamed out in pleasure. Vincent laid them onto their sides still connected to one another as he continued to make passionate love to her. She snaked her arm behind herself and wrapped it around Vincent's neck, grabbing a fist full of hair as he massaged his tongue and kissed onto her neck. He caressed her body while digging his fingers into her hip as he thrust harder and faster inside of her. Catherine turned her head and crushed her lips onto Vincent's as they reached their climax. He laid his forehead onto her shoulder as she turned around to face him. She held her hand up and he met her hand with his, webbing their fingers together.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Catherine asked.

"Like what?"

"I don't know, like you don't want me to leave this bed?"

"Maybe I don't want you to leave this bed."

"Well, I don't plan on it anytime soon…although I'll have to because I am getting hungry for dessert. Do we have strawberries?"

"We might. Want me to go look?"

"Please?"

Vincent kissed my forehead before getting up to dress and go check the fridge for strawberries. I too got up and dressed as he shouted, "Nope, we don't have any but I can go pick some up from the store if you want?"

"No I'll go…I wanted to go by and see dad anyways. You want anything?"

"No I'm good, thank you….are you sure you want to go out in this storm? I can go if you want me to."

"No I'm good and if I can survive love making with you, I can surely survive a small storm." I said with a smile. I wrapped my arms around Vincent and continued, "I'll be fine Vincent…I promise. I won't be long at all."

We kissed and Vincent said, "Please be careful Catherine…."

"I will. I promise I'll be straight back."

We kissed again and I pulled away to leave. As I made my way to the door I turned towards Vincent and said, "I love you Vincent….forever and always?"

"I love you too…forever and always."

~Vincent~

I waited and waited for Catherine to come back. It had been hours since she left and I was really beginning to worry. I had already called JT and Tess but they hadn't seen or heard from her. I called the nearby store but they said somebody fitting her description had left hours ago. I tried calling her dad, but no answer. "Where are you Catherine?" I said to myself, pacing in the living room. I pulled out my phone and began to dial Catherine's number for the 100th time since she left but I didn't get an answer. Suddenly my phone rings and I don't even take the time to see who it is, "Catherine I've been worried to death…."

"Mr. Keller?"

"Yes? Who is this?"

"This is Dr. Burns at New York General. I saw your number on file as the boyfriend and I'm afraid I have to give some bad news….there has been a terrible car accident and we need you here immediately."

**A/N: Hey guys! Sorry for the delay. Life here has been crazy lol…..anyways I hope you like this chapter, sorry about the cliffhanger but I had to do it O.O lol. The suffering will be over soon and I will update when I can. No questions at the moment because I got to rush off of here : ( but I promise I try not to keep you long. Love you guys…thanks for the reviews! XOXO!**