"Ray..." smiled Debra as her husband kissed the back of her bare shoulders.
They were downstairs on the couch. Debra was wearing one of Ray's flannel shirts and he was wearing just a pair of jeans. Ray was behind her with his arms around her as he kissed her. Her shirt was unbuttoned at the top causing it to fall from her shoulders.
"I love you..." said Ray as he kissed her between her shoulders.
There was a discarded pizza box on the floor as Debra never got around to making dinner. Ray kept "distracting" her and they ended up deciding to order from Marco's.
Debra sighed happily as she picked at a piece of crust. "I have to tell you..." She said as she put a piece of crust in her mouth. "I wasn't expecting this type of night"
"I'm always full of surprises." replied Ray still kissing his wife. "Speaking of which..."
He got up from the couch and headed into the kitchen where he had left his bag. He unzipped it and took out something. Smiling he walked back to the living room.
"What's that in your hand?" asked Debra.
"Our wedding video!" proclaimed Ray proudly.
"What!" shrieked Debra totally shocked. "How...what...I thought they were all destroyed."
"Turns out the guy had transferred the videos to DVD"
"Oh my God! Ray this is...incredible!" said Debra with tears in her eyes.
"And we don't have to worry about popping the tabs out...you can't tape over it." joked Ray.
Debra laughed. "Yeah I see that...Oh Ray...I can't...this is so wonderful." She threw her arms around him and hugged him tight. "Thank you so much."
"You're welcome." said Ray returning her hug. "I still feel bad about you know taping over the wedding."
"I know Ray. It's okay."
Debra took the DVD and popped it in the player. "Come on...let's watch."
They settled back on the couch watching the DVD.
"Hey look at the beautiful bride!" remarked Ray. "I wanna marry that girl!"
Debra giggled. "Ray..." She turned and placed a kiss on his lips. The kiss started to grow more passionate and the two fell back on the couch.
Debra climbed on top if him and straddled him. "I love you Raymond Barone." She leaned down and placed kisses on his chest. Her hands unzipped his jeans. He closed his eyes as her mouth traveled down his body and took his hard shaft in her mouth.
"Oh God..." He groaned. He laid back enjoying the intense pleasure he felt with her lips touching him her tongue licking the side of his rock hard manhood. "Yes Debra..." His orgasm came on and he sighed. "You are incredible." He said to her as his fingers touched her face. He pulled her back to him and their intense love making started all over again.
"Wow." said Ray about an hour later as they lay on the couch. "If I had known that was going to happen I would have found that video a long time ago"
"Well you're not the only one who is full of surprises..." smiled Debra.
"Hey." said Ray. "Remember when we first met"
"Yeah you and Gianni were delivering futons"
"I remember we delivered yours. We came to your apartment...man when I saw you...I thought you were so pretty"
"Then you saw me naked." laughed Debra.
"Now THAT'S a good memory." grinned Ray. "And then you lured me over to "fix" your futon and seduced me with your lemon chicken"
"Hey I didn't hear any complaints from you"
"Not complaining. I love your lemon chicken. And I love you. You stayed with me even though you met my family and found out how nuts they are. I knew you had to love me. Anyone who is willing to put up with those nut jobs"
"I just thought you were cute." grinned Debra.
Ray kissed the top of her head. "Seems like only yesterday"
"Mmm hmm...and now you are a big sports writers. Your own column in the paper"
"Yup. And Gianni is a fix-it guy now. Started his own business. Hey did you know he started seeing Stefania"
"Stefania? You mean the one Robert had dated"
"Yup. I think it's pretty serious too. Talks about her all the time. And not the usual way he would talk a women either. It was funny the other day we were playing golf and he must have called her like a dozen times...You know he calls her Steffy. Even Marco likes him"
"Well that's great. I'm happy for him. It's nice he found someone"
"Yeah it is. You know I think she changed him somewhat. I mean he's still Gianni but you know a little more serious. I think he now sees how it is with me and you"
"That's good. I'm glad. I hope he's very happy with her. You think he'll end up marrying her"
"Maybe. I don't know"
"Does Robert know about"
"Yeah he does. Robert's happy for him. Stefania just wasn't the right woman for him. He loves Amy. He always has"
"That's true. Even though they broke up all those times...Robert always loved her. And now they are expecting a baby"
"Yup. A baby girl. Robert told me they had a name all picked out"
"Amy told me too. Grace Kelly Barone"
Ray's cell phone then began to ring. "Who could that be?" He asked. He got up and headed to the kitchen. "It's Robert's number...Hello? What? Now! I thought she wasn't due for another week...okay okay...you want us to come to the hospital...alright keep us posted"
Ray clicked the phone off and headed back to the living room. "What's going on"
"Amy's in labor"
"What? You serious"
"She just started having contractions...Robert took her to the hospital but the doctor thinks it could be awhile yet"
"We should get to the hospital.." said Debra standing up.
"Robert wants us to wait. It may be a few hours yet...he'll call us when it's closer to the time"
"This is so exciting." squealed Debra. "We are going to have a little niece"
"I'm going to be Uncle Ray"
"And I'm Aunt Debra! The kids are going to have a new cousin. This is so wonderful."
Frank & Marie's
Frank hurried in the house and found Marie sitting on the couch. "Marie...get up. We have to get going"
"Go? Go where"
"Robert just called me. Amy's in labor"
"That's nice." said Marie solemnly.
"What's with you"
"They aren't going to want me there." replied Marie.
"Why not?"
"Because I'm nothing but intrusive pest!" exclaimed Marie. "I'm intrusive! In the way"
"For crying out loud Marie stop feeling sorry for yourself. Your granddaughter is coming into the world and all you can think of is yourself! This isn't about you or your troubles with Ray and Debra. This is about Robert and Amy and the child they are bringing into the world! That child is going to need her grandmother"
"No she won't. She won't need me. Nobody does!" Marie stormed out and upstairs to the bedroom slamming the door.
Frank shook his head and followed her up. He flung open the door to find Marie sitting there sobbing.
"Alright that's it. Knock it off. Pull yourself together and let's go"
"I'm not going Frank. I know where I'm not wanted"
"Enough!" snapped Frank. "You get yourself up and to the car. Quit wallowing in self-pity and go see your new granddaughter"
"Why? Why should I"
"Because it's your granddaughter! You've bugged Robert for years about giving you a grandchild. Now he is and you are acting like a big baby! Knock it off"
"Stop it Frank!"
"No! You listen to me! Robert's your son. You are going to be there for your son! Now get up off your ass and get in the car"
Marie looked at Frank bewildered. "Fine." She said. She slowly got up from the bed and walked down the stairs. She supposed it wouldn't hurt to at least see the baby. After that she was sure she wouldn't be welcome anymore. Not after what had happened earlier.
Marie picked up her purse as Frank then came down the stairs after her. "Let's go!" He said.
Marie nodded and said nothing.
"That's it." said Frank. "Sit down"
Marie sat on the couch with the famous plastic slip cover.
"So you think no one needs you? No one wants you around? Your kids are grown and don't need you anymore. Well guess what. Someone does need you. Me"
Marie turned her head. "You"
"Yes. Who else is going to feed me and take care of me? Who's going to mend my clothes when I get too fat for them? Who's going to make all that delicious food that causes me to get too fat for my clothes"
"Frank"
"I mean it Marie. I need you. As much as I hate saying it...it's true. You take care of me"
"Frank that's the nicest thing you've ever said to me." smiled Marie.
"Good. Now get in the car"
Marie patted his hand and got up from the couch."Okay Okay. I'm going"
Frank got up. "Hey." He said to Marie as she was about to head out the door.
"What?"
"Happy Valentine's Day." He said.
Marie smiled. "Happy Valentine's Day Frank." She replied.
Ray & Debra's
Debra was in the bedroom drying her hair while Ray was in the shower. She was so excited about being an aunt. And to be an aunt to her best friend's baby. She was so happy things worked out for Robert and Amy. She put the hair dryer down and began to dress in a pair of jeans and pink sweater.
It was then she started to think about Marie and the scene earlier. Naturally Marie would be there at the hospital. Her words still stung her. Offering to make dinner...telling her to tidy up.
And finally Ray stands up for her. More than he ever had before. It just made her love him even more. She then heard Ray's off key singing from the shower and laughed. She didn't know how things would go at the hospital but knowing
Ray was going to be at her side was all she needed. "Hey there Miss America." greeted Ray as he came into the bedroom wearing a towel around his waist.
"Hmm..." grinned Debra admiring him. "I like that look..." She placed her hands on his shoulders and kissed him. She was suddenly filled with need for her husband. "Ray...I want you." She said softly.
Ray gently pushed her way. "You keep your hands to yourself missy." He jokingly scolded. "We've got to get to the hospital for Robert and Amy"
"But you said it would be a few hours..." Debra said hungrily looking over his body as he began to dress.
"I know but I think we should still get there now." He said pulling on a pair of dark blue jeans. "You are just going to have to wait." He said as he pulled a shirt out from the closet and put it on.
"Okay I suppose..." She said walking over to him. "But I'm warning you...you are looking very sexy to me...I don't know how long I will be able to control myself"
Ray pulled her into his arms and kissed her passionately. "You are just going to have to learn." He said softly.
"I can't make any guarantees..." She replied.
They were interrupted as the phone rang. Ray went over to answer it. "Robert? Yeah...we're on our way now...Okay...bye." He hung up. "The doctor says it will be any time now..we have to get going"
They hurried out of the bedroom and down the stairs. Ray grab his car keys and they head out the door. Debra got in and waited as Ray started it up. She was still nervous about seeing Marie as she was the type of person who would hold a grudge over any little thing. Just like with the knock knock joke incident. It's okay. Debra thought to herself. Just remember you have Ray. She can't do anything to hurt you again.