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FIRES WITHIN

Chapter Eight

When Paula awoke she found herself sprawled over the top of Bobby he was like a big cuddly teddy bear. She took the time to watch his face as he slept, he looked so peaceful. Carefully so as not to wake him she climbed off of him and the bed placing a kiss over his heart. Then she covered him up with the quilt, showered and set about her daily routine with Noah. Bobby had told her that he didn't sleep too well and she had no plans on waking him, so she let him sleep. Noah had to have some therapy today so she got him ready and gave him his breakfast. She wrote Bobby a note telling him that she would be back by noon and that he was welcome to stay and make himself feel at home.

It was 11 am when Bobby woke up. He was surprised to wake all alone, and reached over and pulled Paula's pillow over hugged it to his chest so he could bathe in her scent. He got an even bigger shock when he looked at the time. He reached over to the bedside cabinet and read her note. Then decided to get up and go have a shower and get dressed. Then see what the day brings. He got out his cell phone and phoned Paula; it went straight to voicemail so he told her he was returning to the beach house and invited her and Noah over to lunch with him.

He waited till he got back to the beach house before he made himself some coffee. Then he had a phone call from Paula telling him they would be there at 1pm. So he set about getting some groceries he decided to make some Mac 'n' Cheese and a tomato and mozzarella Carpaccio with balsamic dressing to go with it. Once everything was prepared he went and sat on the porch swing and read a book.

Ten minutes later his cell rang.

"Goren" He answered.

"Hey, just thought I would call and check up on how your vacation is going."

"Hi Lewis, it's going great so far. How have you been doing? Did you manage to get that new starter motor for my Mustang?"

"That is the other reason for my call, it has just arrived. When do you want to exchange them?"

Bobby sat and thought for awhile.

"How about you come and stay over here this weekend? We can work on the Mustang and then you can chill out and relax here. Beers are on me." He asked.

"One second let me think through my busy schedule, Ok that works. I will come over Friday evening if that's ok."

"Sure Friday is good. You know the address of this place I'll see you then ok buddy?" Bobby waited for Lewis to answer.

"Hey how about we throw a beach party like in the old days. I will bring the steaks you can make the macaroni salad. Our old high school buddy Fitz is back in town I'm sure he would love to join in." Lewis started to check through his filofax for Fitz's cell number.

"Sure but you know Fitz you best bring a keg or two. Look forward to seeing you both. Drive careful ok." Bobby hung up and looked out over the ocean. Soon after a car pulled up out front so he went to help Paula. He walked up behind Paula as she got Noah's wheelchair ready for him. He opened the van's side door then freed Noah of his seatbelt and lifted him and seated him comfortably in his wheelchair. Noah got excited when he saw Bobby's car so Bobby wheeled him over to it and showed him the engine and explained that he had restored it with the help of his friend Lewis and that Lewis was coming over this weekend to do some repairs with him and that Noah was welcome to come and help them.

Paula had watched them both and smiled.

"You do know that he won't sleep at all now till Saturday." She admonished Bobby with a smile. Bobby gave her one of his puppy dog looks and grinned then helped Noah into the beach house and they ate the lunch that Bobby prepared for them. Paula then laid Noah on the couch so that he could have a small nap as the physiotherapy had been hard on him today then went out onto the porch and sat beside Bobby on the swing. Bobby turned toward her and wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her against his body.

"I got a call today from a friend of mine and he will be coming over on Friday evening and with another of my old high school buddies, his name is Fitz. I hope it is ok for you that Noah helps us work on my car. We are going to be having a beach party afterwards and I'd love it if you both would join us. I would really love for you to meet them." He placed a kiss on Paula's forehead and waited.

"I would love to meet them and I know that you will take good care of Noah. He loves the old muscle cars I think it will surprise you how much he already knows about them. He helped my uncle repair his thunderbird. I can help you prepare for the party we can have a bbq." She leaned over and kissed Bobby. "I want to show you the island a bit today and we can go visit the sunken forest then eat dinner at a restaurant that is there they do the best sea food on the planet."

Bobby leaned back and pulled her on top of him. With the rest of their day already planned he relaxed and lay there with Paula in his arms and they both watched the ocean and fell into a light sleep.

T.B.C.