The Big News

Kris entered the house as quietly as possible, trying not to wake the two men inside.

Taking off her shoes she made her way to the bed, where she saw the two men in her life curled together.

The image immediately brought tears to her eyes, and she quickly wiped them away with the side of her hand.

Junior's arms were wrapped strongly and securely around Jason and his head was nuzzled against the side of Jason's.

She knew that she was emotional seeing them together, because it had been something she had always wished for and had dreamed of. But images like the one in front of her also seemed to remind her of all that they had missed in the year that Junior was gone.

She gently slid her body in next to them, hoping that the shifting weight wouldn't wake the two slumbering men.

"Hey," Junior whispered "your back."

Kris shifted her weight again and gently rolled onto her side, meeting his brown eyes.

"I'm sorry I woke you," she whispered turning again onto her back.

Junior slowly made his way out of bed and carefully carried Jason back to his crib, before returning to the bed.

He stood next to her for a moment before he shifted the covers and slid in next to her.

"I couldn't sleep anyway," Junior stated "my mind and body just kept wondering where you were."

She nodded her head in understanding before she replied "I took Jason onto the swing out front, ran into Pablo and we went for a ride. Sorry I had you worried."

"What's wrong," Junior instantly asked.

"Nothing," Kris replied, "I am just tired."

"Something is bothering you." Junior replied, "Does this have anything to do with the mystery guest?"

"I thought," Kris stated, "we had agreed not to talk about that anymore."

He nodded his head and she could feel his chin gently rubbing against the back of her head.

"Why won't you look at me?" Junior asked not letting the subject drop.

Kris felt a gentle sigh escape her lips and she rolled over to face him.

"You've been crying," he whispered gently reaching up and rubbing the red of her cheek gently.

"Can I tell you something?" she asked softly.

"You can tell me anything, baby," Junior whispered in response.

"We aren't legally married anymore." Kris replied. She felt the tears that had been threatening to fall all night begin to cascade down her face and a soft sob escaped her lips.

"I really didn't think it would matter, but it does," she stated simply.

Junior leaned over and kissed the top of her head gently and then pulled her close to him so she rested in the crook of his arm.

"I don't understand," he asked confused at why they would no longer be married.

"Because of the crash," she replied hoping that he understood. Which after a moment she realized that he did.

"I'm so sorry," Junior replied softly. "Each day brings a new obstacle in our way and it is all because of a stupid choice I made so long ago."

"Junior," Kris stated, "I understand now why you did what you did back then. Please don't take it out on yourself."

"How can I not?" Junior asked, "Your crying, your upset, and I hurt you."

Kris reached out and gently placed her hand at the tuff of hair above his neck and twirled her fingers through it, resisting the urge to kiss him. Sometimes Junior could be so perfect.

They lay like that for a moment until she felt him shifting in bed once again.

"Where are you going?" she asked softly.

"Nowhere," Junior replied, "just getting comfortable."

She felt his head resting against hers and her breathing started to become shallow. She had been going for a while and the lack of sleep was finally catching up with her.

"Kris," he whispered softly.

"Hmm," she asked even softer.

"I love you," Junior stated.

"I love you too," Kris mumbled.

"Kris," Junior stated again.

"Hmm," Kris replied almost asleep.

"Will you marry me, again?" he whispered in her ear.

"Yes," she replied gently "always."

As Kris fell into a deep slumber the last thing she recalled was the gentle feeling of his lips on her forehead, softly lulling her to sleep.

--

"Good Morning" Jean stated cheerily as Matt and Dani entered the room.

"Morning Mom," Matt replied in a singsong voice.

"Well," Jean replied "Don't we sound cheery."

"Look who is talking," Matt replied. "Anyway I just got a really, really good nights sleep."

Matt and Dani locked eyes and both of them smiled softly to the other.

"Good Morning Jean," Dani stated softly.

Jean nodded her head in acknowledgement as she turned back to the stove.

"What's for breakfast?" Matt asked, "I am starving."

"The usual," Jean Replied "I just made some eggs and toast."

"We actually have something we wanted to talk to you about," Dani stated "that is if you have a moment."

Jean gently wiped her hands on a towel and made her way to the table sitting next to the two of them.

"For you two," Jean replied, "I have two minutes."

Dani and Matt sat looking at each other for a moment, not really sure who should be the one to break the news.

Finally Matt cleared his throat and turned to look at his mom.

"Mom," Matt stated firmly "Dani and I have decided to try and have a child."

A loud squeal escaped her lips and she was standing and pulling each of them into a hug, kissing each on the forehead.

"I couldn't be happier for you two!" she exclaimed as she bustled about the kitchen.

Matt and Dani smiled at each other as their hands intertwined beneath the table. He gently squeezed her hand and smiled at her.

"I hope," Jean stated smiling at the both of them "you don't have to wait long."

"Me too mom," Matt stated simply "me too."

"When did you two decide to try again?" Jean asked. She had known that they had talked about it before, but also knew that nothing had ever come out of those talks.

"Last night," Dani stated softly "we decided to give it a try anyway."

Jean smiled at them both, having a hard time containing her excitement.

"Well," Jean stated "you know what this means?"

"What!?" Matt asked a little alarmed to know what his mom was going to say.

"This means we need to get to work on the second residence right away! That way when you finally do have a baby it is all ready for you to move in."

"So Kris took the deal?" Matt asked somewhat surprised with how quickly things had moved.

"Well," Jean replied "not exactly. She needs time to think about it. At least that is what she told Pablo."

Matt and Dani both nodded their heads in agreement. After all, needing time was understandable.

"But I just know," Jean stated "she won't say no. Being back here with her family and being so close to Wildfire just makes it ideal."

Matt nodded his head in agreement but wondered one thing, would Kris really be able to leave her home once again.

"Wow," Dani stated softly "It just seems like everything is quickly falling into place."

"Doesn't it?!" Jean replied ecstatic. "It will be great to have a baby around again, and with Kris moving back, things will get back to the way they used to be."

"Mom," Matt stated gently "Kris hasn't said yes yet. Junior and her may not want to leave their home."

Jean looked at him for a moment nodding her head softly before turning away.

"Breakfast is ready." Jean stated.

--

"Good Morning love," he whispered in her ear and his breath tickled it, making her nose scrunch up.

Kris felt a groan escape her lips as she rolled over into a solid body. She wasn't sure why but every bone and muscle in her body ached and she felt almost as if she were hungover.

"What time is it?" Kris mumbled keeping her eyes tightly shut with her arm over them.

"Almost 10," Junior replied "I fed Jason, but I thought you wouldn't want to sleep in much longer."

Kris' mind played over the nights events and she slowly turned in bed and squinted through her eyelids at Junior.

"Did you really propose last night?" she asked, almost wondering if it was a dream.

"Yeah I did, and you really said yes and we really are getting married." Junior replied with a huge smile on his face.

"I love you," Kris replied as she semi-launched herself into his arms and kissed him passionately.

She could feel him laughing into the kiss and he pulled her closer as he replied "I love you too."