Chapter 51- The Things He Dreamed
A/N- I know it has been awhile since I have updated and I apologize but things have been crazy. Anyway the chapter is pretty long so hopefully that helps to make up for my lack of updates recently. If you couldn't tell from the title, most of this chapter is a dream! lol.
"Well we finally made it," he exclaimed as he clapped his hands gently together. "Fiji, baby!"
Kris could feel a giggle gently escape her lips as she turned and looked at her new husband.
"Come on and lei me," Junior stated as two women placed lei's around his neck causing Kris to roll her eyes.
"Nice, Junior. Really nice."
"What?" Junior replied looking at her innocently.
"Never mind," she replied as she softly let a sigh escape her lips. "I want to be on the beach."
"The beach?" Junior replied "I want to be in the hotel room!" He raised his eyebrows up and down at her and she gently shoved him teasingly.
"The beach could work too," Junior stated as he turned around to look at the shocked expression on her face. "Not what I meant Kris, but I like the way you think!" he teased as he turned away from her and headed towards the rental car booth.
"Men!" Kris huffed as she grabbed one of their suitcases and followed slowly behind him.
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"Kris?" He asked as he watched her hand shaking, gently dropping the phone. "Baby what's wrong?"
"My, my, my mother overdosed." She stated as tears gently cascaded down her face.
"What?" he asked unable to comprehend what she was saying.
"My mother overdosed on drugs," she stated as she looked into his face as sobs escaped her lips.
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He walked next to her, clinging to her hand, trying to reassure her in some way that everything was going to be ok.
She sobbed again, and he looked at her gently squeezing her hand, he didn't know how to deal with this, let alone help her deal.
She walked past the casket and as they gently closed it, he watched her throw herself at it sobbing loudly. People turned to look and many cried at the sounds she was making.
"Mother," she sobbed, "oh god, mom. Please no."
He put his arm around her and gently led her to the front row. Trying to reassure her he ran his hand along her arm but it didn't still her cries.
As they sat down she looked back, her eyes meeting Jeans. Rounds of sobs escaped her lips and she placed her head in her hands. He looked back at Jean and she quickly made her way next to them. Sitting in the aisle she cradled the sobbing girl in her arms.
"It will be ok," he heard Jean whisper. Kris' sobs broke his heart and he instantly knew she blamed herself.
He looked across the row and watched his sister swiping tears from her eyes as she watched Kris. Kris had no idea how many people truly loved her.
Kris slowly lifted herself back into the chair and he couldn't help but lean over and place a gentle kiss on her forehead. He looked around momentarily realizing that the few people there were there for Kris.
He nodded his head quietly in acknowledgement to Pablo and Matt before looking at Kris once again. He couldn't believe that Jace hadn't even shown up, wasn't that what brothers were for?
As the minister started to speak he looked at Kris as tears welled down her face. She was alone. He squeezed her hand again reassuringly and she turned to look at him.
"Junior," she sobbed softly and she leaned her head onto his shoulder. He could feel the tears soaking his shirt.
He was the only family she had now, the only true family anyway, and no matter what he would be there for her, until the end. No matter what.
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Nice meeting place, he stated as he walked over and gently petted Wildfire.
"What are you doing here?" Kris asked as she looked up and he noticed the surprise on her face.
"I thought we could have a picnic," Junior replied holding up the basket in his hand.
"But I should really be getting back to work!" Kris stated as she stood up and brushed her pants off.
"I already talked to Jean and Pablo and they gave you the afternoon off."
"Why would you do that?" she wheeled around in anger and asked him.
"Because I wanted to spend some time with you, is that OK?" Junior replied.
He heard a sigh escape her lips and she plopped back down into the grass, picking the heads off a few dandelions.
"Fine by me," she mumbled and he ran his hand through his hair.
As she looked through the basket he watched her with great amusement.
"Junior," she stated with a soft smile on her face "these are all my favorites."
"I know," he replied as he leaned over and placed a soft kiss on her forehead "I thought you could use a treat."
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"I love you," he whispered as he reached over and gently entwined their hands "you know that right?"
Kris looked at him and smiled "I love you too," she whispered in response "and yes I knew that."
"I just," he sighed "are you ok? You have been spending a lot of time away from home and away from me."
"I have just been busy with Wildfire, that's all." Kris stated flippantly as she looked out the car window into the meadow beyond the road.
"You know that is not it, as do I. Wildfire isn't racing anymore and even though he is your best friend I am your husband."
"Are you saying what I think your saying?" Kris asked as she looked at him with anger in her eyes.
"I'm saying I'm your husband and you barely even look at me anymore. Kris, I understand that you are grieving but let me be there for you, please."
Tears began to cascade down her face and he reached over and gently pulled her over the center council and into his lap.
"Is this what you wanted?" Kris sobbed angrily into his shoulder.
"It's a start," Junior replied kissing her gently on the head.
"I miss her, as crazy as that sounds."
"It's not crazy at all, she was your mother." Junior stated simply.
He held her as she cried on his shoulder that day and he was surprised at how much closer it had brought them together and solidified their bond as husband and wife.
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He watched Kris from the other side of the stall silently, hoping she was unaware he was there.
"I don't know Wildfire, what do you think?" Kris asked as she gently brushed the horse. He stomped his hoof in response and it made her smile a bit.
"Yeah I think so too," she stated as she leaned in and kissed him on the nose.
"Hey, Kris!" he heard someone call and then he saw his sister enter Wildfire's stall.
"Hey, Dani." Kris replied as she continued to brush the horse.
"Do you have a minute?" Dani asked pointing towards a large bail of hay in the corner.
Together they sat down, making it harder for him to see them, but he could still hear what they were saying.
"I just wanted to talk to you for a minute," Dani stated.
He could picture the innocent look on Kris' face as she cleared her throat encouraging Dani to continue.
"Like I told you at the wedding, we are family now. I just wanted you to be the first to know that Matt and I are together again."
"Oh really?" Kris asked and he could hear the confusion in her voice.
"Really," Dani replied "I just," she let out a gentle sigh "I wanted to make sure that it was Ok with you."
He heard a gentle laugh escape Kris' lips causing him to smile.
"It's more than Ok," Kris replied "I am happy for you two!"
"Great," Dani replied and he heard his sister excitedly clap her hand together.
"I take it your happy about it," Kris teased and he heard both women laughing together.
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"So you and my sister, huh?" Junior asked as he walked up to Matt.
"How in the world?" Matt asked looking dumbfounded.
"I overheard the girls in the stable," Junior stated.
"Well, then I guess I am guilty as charged." Matt replied.
"Just remember you break her heart and I will break your face!" Junior stated looking at the man in front of him.
"I know I know, but I honestly think I love her." Matt gushed.
"You just better be certain before you get her hopes up!" Junior replied a bit brusquely.
"I will bro. I promise I will." Matt stated before turning back to the track to watch Flame run.
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They lay in bed next to each other, their breathing matching. He reached over and gently swiped a piece of hair off her forehead.
"Hello," he whispered gently.
"Hey yourself," she replied placing her hand on his cheek.
He leaned over and gently pecked her on the lips before rolling out of bed.
"Where are you going?" she asked.
"To make you breakfast," Junior replied as he quickly made his way out of the room.
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They both sat at the table staring quietly ahead. Things had become tense with Junior's father again and Junior knew that it had to be uncomfortable for Kris, as it was for him.
He reached under the table and gently took her hand squeezing it softly before he played with Kris' fingers.
She turned and looked at him and he noticed a small blush creep onto her cheeks.
"Dinner is lovely, dad." Dani stated as she looked at the two of them, smiling at what she saw.
"Yeah it is, Mr. Davis." Kris replied smiling at Dani for breaking the awkward silence.
"Well, I have business to attend to. When you are finished you can show yourselves out." Ken stated as he rose and left the room.
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He woke to the sound of the alarm gently buzzing in his ear and he reached over and pushed the button quickly, trying not to wake Kris.
It was too early and he knew that since he had hit the snooze about 8 times, he had no time to take a shower before his flight.
Leaning over he placed a gentle kiss on Kris' forehead and watched as she stirred but did not wake.
"I will be back before you even know it," Junior whispered as he slipped his sunglasses over his eyes. He made his way to his car making as little noise as possible.
Pulling out of the driveway he looked back at his house before turning and slowly driving down the street.
"I hope you understand that I love you, and that is why I am doing this." Junior whispered into the air as he drove down the road.
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He looked at his sister in front of him, and he couldn't help but feel guilty. He knew she was worried about him, about what he was about to do.
He stood up and pulled Dani into a hug. "I just I love you sis." Junior stated as he smiled at her. After all he had just told her that he had wanted to have a baby.
She nodded her head softly as she watched him slowly make his way to the terminal.
"Take care of Kris for me while I am gone, would you?" Junior stated as he stopped and turned to look at Dani.
As he got onto the plane he turned and looked at her one last time. He was doing the right thing, wasn't he?
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Junior awoke to a start and rolled over gently rolling into a solid body.
"Sorry," he whispered as he heard Kris let out a low groan.
"Its fine," Kris replied squinting her eyes at him, "you have been tossing and turning for awhile."
"Sorry. I was just dreaming about well about us." Junior stated.
Kris looked at him gently raising an eyebrow.
"Not that kind of dream," Junior replied softly smiling. "I dreamt about Fiji, and your mother's death, and a dinner with my dad, and a few conversations with Dani."
He looked at Kris and he could see that she had a huge smile on her face.
"What are you so happy about?" Junior asked softly, "I said I was sorry for keeping you up."
Kris leaned over and placed a soft kiss on his lips and he looked at her amused.
"Well," Kris replied as she pulled away "I have a feeling all of those things happened. AND, if I am correct, that means that your memory is returning."
He looked at her and smiled softly. "Now that is something to be happy about," Junior stated as he lay back down next to her and pulled her to him, gently falling back asleep.