Sorry it's short. Hope you enjoy.
Chapter 11
"Behave for Paige's mom, okay Alexis?" Rick asked squatting so he was eye level with his daughter. Alexis nodded before hugging her father and running up to her friend.
"Don't worry, she's never a problem." Paige's mom, Lily smiled at Rick.
"I know. Thanks for taking her today."
"Anytime Rick. I mean you're always stuck with them."
"It's no problem, but thanks for taking her today."
"Quit thanking me and go out and have fun with that girlfriend of yours." She smiled at Rick's confused and surprised expression. "Martha told me."
"Ah." Rick laughed. "Thanks." He kept his eyes trained on Lily, before directing his gaze to Alexis and Paige. "Have fun girls."
"Love you daddy." Alexis waved.
"Love you too." Rick smiled and waved before walking to his car. Once inside he pulled out his phone and dialed Kate's number, his crooked smile plastered to his face.
She picked up after two rings.
"Hey." He could hear the smile in her voice.
"Hey, are you busy today?" He asked.
"No, not really, why?"
"You ever been to Ellis Island?"
"Sure, who in New York hasn't?"
"Let me rephrase that. Have you ever to been to Ellis Island to help a writer figure out how to murder one of his characters?"
"Now that I haven't done." Kate smiled.
"Well, there is a first time for everything." He heard her laugh.
"I guess there is. What time do you want me to meet?"
Rick looked at his watch, noting that it was 10 o'clock in the morning he said. "How about 11:45-ish?"
"Sounds good to me."
"Great. I'll pick you up."
"Rick, you don't have to, really. I'm a big girl."
"I'm picking you up at 11:45." He smiled.
"Fine Ricky." She teased.
"You're cruel, you know that?"
"So I've been told." She smiled. "See you soon."
"'Kay. Bye."
"Bye."
Rick hung up and looked around, he smiled starting the car.
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Kate hung up her phone and looked quickly around her room. Looking down at herself she realized she was still in her pajamas. Dashing to her closet she searched for something to change into. Grabbing a pair of white shorts and a pink halter top, she changed quickly and rushed to the bathroom connected to her bedroom to apply her makeup. She just finished tying her shoes when she heard a knock on the door.
Grabbing her phone and purse she ran to the door, checking through the peephole to make sure it was Rick she pulled it open with a smile.
"Hey." She smiled.
"Hey."
"Come in, I'll be just a minute." Kate said opening the door wider for Rick. He stepped in.
"Your parents at work?"
"Yeah." She closed the door behind him. Looking up at the mischievous smile on his face she laughed before adding. "Richard Rodgers get your mind out of the gutter." She smacked his arm playfully and walked to the kitchen.
"I'm just leaving a note in case they come early." She called out to him.
"Good idea."
"Alexis with your mother?"
"No actually, she's at a friend's today. They're celebrating their birthdays."
"When's her birthday?" She asked walking out of the kitchen.
"Yesterday. We had a father/daughter day." He smiled at the memories from the day before.
"Sounds nice." She said meeting him by the door.
"It was." He kissed Kate gently. "I'm glad you're concerned about her."
"With you as a father what else should I be?" She teased.
"You wound me with your words." He said placing a hand to his chest.
Kate just smiled as she and Rick walked out the door and toward the car.
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An hour later they were boarding the Ellis Island ferryboat hand in hand. Rick quickly led her to the front of the boat.
"Rick what are you so excited about?"
"Just follow me."
They heard the horn of the boat as it started to make its journey to the Statue of Liberty. Rick continued to the front dodging people, Kate not too far behind. Making it to the front of the boat Rick pulled Kate to him. She noted the same mischievous smile on his face.
"Rick what are you doing?"
"Close your eyes."
"Rick-"
"Go on."
Kate rolled her eyes before closing them. She felt Rick's hand on the small of her back, the other still holding her hand.
"Hold on to the railing. Keep your eyes closed. Don't peak."
"Rick what in God's name are you doing?"
He didn't answer her question. "Don't peak." He was fully aware of people watching him curiously, but he didn't care.
"I'm not."
"Do you trust me?"
"Not right now, no."
"I'll take that as a yes."
He grasped her wrists and pulled her arms up so they were level with the ground.
"Open your eyes." He whispered in her ear.
Kate felt her eyes flutter open. She noticed Rick's hands were on her waist. He slowly moved them so they were holding hers.
It was then that Kate remembered the scene from Titanic as Rick moved her arms so her hands were on her stomach and his arms around her. She turned to meet him with a glare but was taken aback by his lips on hers.
When he pulled away Kate turned completely around. His arms didn't move, but his hands came to rest on the small of her back. She placed her hand on his biceps.
"You are so weird." She looked at him. "But you're also sweet."
"I know." He smiled and stole a quick kiss from her before she could object.
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"So how would you murder a person here?"
"Dunno." Kate frowned. "Don't you think it a little sick and twisted to kill someone at the Statue of Liberty?"
Rick shrugged. "I guess, but it would a pretty good story."
Kate rolled her eyes. The couple continued through the museum chatting about the history of the island and murdering someone at the Statue of Liberty before getting back on the ferry heading back to Manhattan. Rick looked at his watch.
"Could I treat you to dinner?"
"Are we really dressed for dinner?"
"I don't think people in Central Park will mind."
Kate laughed. "Okay then."
Titanic (1997) - "I'm Flying" Scene. My sister gave me the idea for the ferryboat bit. She hopes you enjoyed. And as always leave your REVIEWS/COMMENTS. :)