Nick and Catherine arrived home late that night. Catherine was exhausted from the days events. The only thing she wanted to do was take a long, hot shower and then go to bed.
Nick watched as Catherine removed her clothes and stepped into the shower. He knew that he should give her space, but he didn't want to let her out of his sight. So, he followed her into the bathroom.
He watched as she climbed into the shower and shut the door. He heard the water turn on and heard her gasp as the cold water touched her skin. He smiled and wondered just how long her should wait until he spoke. Then he figured that words would probably just get in the way. So, he stood there in silence. He stared at her for what seemed like hours. Until, finally he heard her whisper, "Are you going to stand there all night or are you going to join me?"
Nick swallowed the lump that had formed in his throat. He didn't know quite what to say. He couldn't believe that Catherine was willing to forgive him. After acting like an ass, she was still willing to make a life with him. To give him a chance to build a family with him. It amazed him and made him realize how incredibly lucky he was at this moment. Standing here, watching the woman he loved. The woman who apparently still loved him. In spite of everything that he'd done to her. He knew that he'd let her down in the worst way.
So, he opened the shower and stepped inside. Catherine felt his arms close around her. She laughed and said, "You could've taken your clothes off Nicky."
Nick's voice cracked as he said, "I didn't want to wait. I..."
Catherine silenced him with a kiss. She pushed him up against the wall and started unbuttoning his shirt. His breathing deepened and he closed his eyes. Catherine sensed something was wrong, but she didn't want to voice her concerns. She kept undressing him, until finally, he was completely naked. She smiled and pressed her chest against his. He looked deep into her eyes and sighed heavily. It was then that she knew there was definitely something wrong.
She pulled back and whispered, "What's wrong Nicky?"
"I was so sure that I'd lost you. I'm sorry for the way I reacted when you told me about the baby. I..."
"It's okay Nicky. I'm okay."
Catherine held Nicky while he dissolved into tears. She'd never seen him this emotional before. He was usually the strong one. The one everyone else leaned on for support. He had a soft side, but he usually kept it hidden deep inside.
After a few minutes, Nick was finally able to compose himself. He looked at her and whispered, "Thanks."
Catherine nodded and kissed him again. She looked him and said, "Better?"
Nick nodded at her, "Yeah. I love you."
"Love you too. How about if we finish this in the bedroom? I'm exhausted."
Nick smiled as he watched her step out of the shower. He noticed that she bent over a bit more than she needed to. He had a wonderful view of her ass. She smiled to herself. She knew that she was getting to him. She walked into the bedroom. She wiggled her bottom a bit more than necessary. Cause she knew that Nick loved watching her.
She put on the black silk nightie that Nick had gotten her for her last birthday. She loved the feel of it on her skin. Although, most nights, it didn't stay on for longer than a few minutes. Catherine sensed that tonight was different. That nick needed something more than sex. He needed closeness. Something had scared him. She wasn't sure what it was, but she knew better than to push.
So, she watched as he climed into bed beside her. She snuggled close to him and laid her head on his chest. Nick planted a kiss on her head. The bedroom was quiet for a few minutes. Until Catherine finally whispered, "You want to talk about it?"
"I had a dream."
"A dream? That doesn't sound too bad."
"It was more like a nightmare. I dreamed that you were killed and...."
"Oh Nicky. I'm fine."
"What if you hadn't been? What if you'd really been killed? Then the last words we said to each other would have been words of anger. I wouldn't have been able to live with myself. Then you were telling me to find someone else. I couldn't. I..."
Catherine looked up at him and smiled. She knew that anything she'd say, wouldn't take away his fears. She simply laid there with her head on his chest. Soon, she realized that he'd fallen into a deep sleep. She smiled and closed her eyes and fell asleep.
They woke early the next morning and Catherine realized that Nick wasn't in bed beside her. She looked around the room and finally got out of bed and walked downstairs. She smiled when she saw Nick making breakfast.
She walked up behind him and hugged him tightly. She kissed his neck and whispered, "Smells yummy."
"I hope your hungry. I made enough to feed an army."
Catherine realized that she was starving. She smiled and said, "I'm starving. What did you make?"
"Bacon, eggs and toast."
Catherine heard her stomach rumble. Apparently Nick heard it to and smiled. She laughed and said, "Sorry. I guess I'm hungrier than I thought."
Nick walked over and sat their plates on the table. They ate in silence and finally, Catherine smiled and said, "That was wonderful."
Nick laughed, "So, what did you have planned for today?"
"I was going to spend the day around the house. Maybe read a book."
"How about going on a picnic?"
"I never thought about it. That sounds like fun."
Nick walked over and kissed her softly. She melted into the kiss and sighed. Then he whispered, "I love you Cath. So very much."
Catherine smiled and whispered, "I love you too Nicky."
"I'll be right back. Go get dressed."
She smiled and walked out of the room. She laughed as she got dressed. She put on a white sundress. She smiled as she walked out into the kitchen.
Nick held her hand while they drove to the park. This place held special memories for both of them. This was the first place they'd come on a date. Not very romantic, but incredibly memorable.
Catherine smiled as Nick parked the car and walked around to her side of the car. He was always the romantic. He reached for her hand and they walked in silence. They sat down on the grass and looked into each others eyes. Nick leaned in close and kissed her softly. He pulled back and looked at her and whispered, "Marry me Catherine."
Catherine smiled, but before she could answer, she felt water hitting her on the arms. She looked at Nick and laughed. This is the same thing that happened on their first date. It had rained like crazy. This time though, neither seemed to notice. Catherine looked at Nick and nodded and said, "Yes."
"Yes?"
"Yes. I'll marry you."
Nick jumped up and said, "Yes!!"
Catherine smiled as he sat back down and they kissed again. Catherine watched as Nick took a ring out of his pocket and slid it onto her ring finger. It was a perfect fit.
Soon, Nick was kissing her deeper. Catherine wanted him to make love to her. She didn't care that they were in a very public place. She wanted him more than she'd ever wanted him before. So, she stood up and removed her dress. Nick's eyes grew wide as he stood up and leaned forward to kiss her. Nick lowered his head to kiss her neck. She sighed loudly and whispered, "Oh Nicky....."
Instead of replying, he kept kissing her. The rain was falling all around them, but neither noticed. They were soon soaking wet. Neither one cared and neither one wanted to stop. The sank to the grass and Nick's finger trailed over Cath's nipple. She gasped and looked at him. He smiled and she whispered, "Bastard."
Instead, he continued to make his way down her body. Finally stopping at the spot between her legs. She smiled when she felt him push her open. She'd never made love in the rain before, but something about it was erotic. It made her feel free and completely vulnerable. Nick smiled as he breathed in the scent of her. She had a scent that he'd know anywhere.
She felt his tongue sweep over her clit and she raised off of the ground. The rain continued to fall as Nick made love to her. She wanted him inside her. She pulled his hair and he looked into his eyes and whispered, "I want you to make love to me. Now."
It was a plea that Nick couldn't ignore. So, he climbed back up her body. He kissed her deeply and entered her slowly. They looked in each others eyes as he moved in and out. Moving faster and deeper. She loved him more than ever. She knew that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him.
Finally, looking into each others eyes, they came at the same time. Nick laid down on Catherine and smiled. He was out of breath and said, "That was incredible. I..."
Catherine silenced him with a kiss. She held him for a few minutes. Finally, the rain started coming down harder. Catherine didn't want to move. Neither did Nick. They were loving the feeling of their wet skin against each other. Finally, the rain stopped and Catherine whispered, "I think we'd better get dressed. I love this, but I don't want someone to see us. I don't think Brass would find it amusing."
Nick laughed and whispered, "I love you Catherine."
"Love you to Nick."
They stood up quickly and dressed. They walked to the car holding each others hands.