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[Chapter 7]

"Let's head back, he's getting tired," Kate said, leaning against Rick as Braden laid in her lap, sleeping. "It'll give us a chance to pack up what we can, so we don't have to worry about it in the morning."

With his arm around her waist, he nodded. "Always thinking ahead, unlike me. I knew I married you for a good reason."

She laughed lightly, watching as Rick stood up and picked Braden up off of her lap.

The boy slowly woke up, wiping his eye. "Daddy?"

Rick had his hand bracing the back of Braden's head, holding him to his shoulder. "It's okay. We're going to go back, just sit tight."

He could feel the four-year-old nod, his eyes closing as sleep got a hold of him. Kate grabbed everything, the backpack Rick carried up was on her back and the small one Braden carried up was in her hand, hanging at her side. Kate stuck out her free hand intending for Rick to take it. Holding onto to Braden with one arm, he grabbed her hand and squeezed it, leading her down the gravel road.

They walked in a familiar and comfortable silence, the only sounds coming from Braden as he snored lightly and the crunch of gravel beneath their boots as they trudged down the mountain. A kiss was stolen here and there.

Eventually, they made it back to the campsite. It was late afternoon, the three of them had stayed up in their little spot for quite some time. It was nearing dinner time by the time they got back.

Rick carried Braden to the RV, setting him down on the large king-sized bed in the back. Slipping his little hiking boots off and putting them on the ground, Rick pulled the sheets over Braden before kissing him on the forehead. He exited the RV, trying to be as quiet as possible.

"He's asleep in the RV. I think the hike wore him out," Rick commented, walking up to Kate who had set the backpacks down on the picnic table and taken a seat. "You all right? You need a nap as well?" He asked, sitting down next to his wife.

She had her hands in her hair as her elbows rested on the table, keeping her up. He could hear her sigh, meaning one of two things. She was either: tired or really tired.

Placing a hand on her back, Rick started to move it up and down in a slow, steady rhythm, giving her a massage.

"Just tired," she replied. "My whole body aches from that hike, I might take a small nap as well before we start packing." Rick nodded, continuing with his massage. Kate moaned as his hand hit her lower back, getting that spot that she couldn't reach.

"Turn," he instructed, stopping his ministrations.

She raised an eyebrow in question, not following. "What?"

He smirked, lifting his hand and making a spinning motion with his finger pointing down. "Turn around so I can get your back and shoulders."

Recognition was in her eyes as she did as told and turned on the bench so that she straddled it, one leg on either side. As soon as she was still, Rick began his massage, his hands going up and down her back as he kneaded out the sore kinks.

"Mmm..." Kate groaned, her head dropping to her chest as she closed her eyes. His hands felt incredible as he worked out the soreness she felt in her muscles. His hands were magical.

Smiling to himself, Rick continued his ministrations on her back, his fingers working their way under her shirt to touch the unbelievably soft skin. That earned a deep moan from his wife, her hands gripping the bench as he kneaded out a knot in her lower back.

About ten minutes later, Rick pulled his hands away, fixing her shirt and hugging her from behind. He kissed her on the cheek, his chin resting on her shoulder. "Feel better?"

She cocked her head back to look at him, her hands covering his as they lay across her stomach. "Loads. Thank you," she smiled, kissing him. "That was amazing. I don't think I'll be needing that nap anymore."

Rick chuckled. "You are very welcome."

They sat there just enjoying the calmness and serenity that the silence brought them. Kate leaned back against Rick as they took in their surroundings. Tonight was their last night, they were leaving tomorrow morning.

"I say we do something special for our last night," Kate thought aloud, breaking the silence. "One last hurrah before we go back home."

Rick nodded. "I completely and totally agree. What do you suggest?"

She grinned, turning around on the bench to face her husband. "I packed a few toys and goodies for Braden, just in case he gets bored. And I was thinking that maybe we could..."

Rick smiled as he heard her plan, a smile making its way on his lips. This was going to be a night Braden would never forget!

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