A/N: Thanks to Labellebeaucoup for her help and support. To my readers: thank you for reading and your support.
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
'Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
'Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar
Now I'm floating like a butterfly
Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I went from zero, to my own hero
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I see it all, I see it now
(Katy Perry - "Roar")
Chapter 23: The end and the new beginning Pt. 2
Cameron found herself waking up and saw that she was lying down on the couch. She saw House silently talking to Rachel. She looked around and saw that it was just the three of them and that the blinds were already drawn closed. The night sky shined through the tiny spec of space in the blinds and she looked up to see the time. It was almost half passed seven. She was almost asleep for an hour. It was then she realized her position on the couch. Her head was in his lap as he continued to rub little circles around her back. She moved slightly to wrap her arms around House and he looked down to see her awake. He pulled stray strands of her hair out of her face as he leaned down to kiss her hello. His hands cupped her face while they continued to kiss and House felt her hands wrap around his wrist. They pulled away while she tried to sit up, pulling her blanket with her.
"Why don't you remain lying down, Ally?" Rachel asked. Cameron shook her head no.
"Why don't I lie behind you, Baby?" She looked up at House and he arched his eyebrow at her. She nodded and allowed him to move right behind her on the couch. "How are you?"
"I'm okay. Did I hit my head on anything?"
"No. I caught you before you did."
"Okay. But my head is spinning."
"You're in shock, Ally. Just lay down. I was just telling Greg about what happened." She looked behind her to confirm. He only nodded his head.
"Where is everyone?"
"They went home, Ally. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. I can leave if you want." Cameron shook her head no before pulling her blanket more around her. "Do you want some tea? I was just drinking some. It's chamomile." Cameron nodded her head. Rachel went up to fix her sister a cup of tea.
"Ally? How are you, really?"
"I'm not sure. Are they coming after me then?"
"According to Silverman, no. He'll be back to tell us more later but the group left so you could process everything so far." She nodded. She pulled his arms around her tighter. "You want me to?" She nodded. He unzipped his pants and pulled out his penis out before sliding her dress up high above her waist. Pushing her underwear to the side, he slid in, surprising that he was hard. "Let's make sure that the blanket completely covers us because I do not think Rachel would want to see us this way." She agreed as she leaned her body to his.
"My favorite place…even though we're not doing anything. I love that we are so connected. I mean I just love being in your arms as well. I just can't get enough of you." She blushed before continuing. He kissed her head as to let her know he agreed with her. "I'm surprised though…"
"Oh that…it never fully goes down when I'm around you." She smirked as he pulled her closer to him. She tightened herself around her blanket as Rachel came back. House and Cameron moved just a little bit so she could lift her head without exposing themselves as she took a drink from her cup and handed it back to her sister.
Rachel sat it down on the coffee table in front of her. Rachel looked at her sister who sat across from her, the table separating them. She saw her sister wrapped around a blanket, looking so small.
"Ally, so Mother called me and our father called Lucas about looking for a place to stay while they were in New Jersey. We both warned them that they were not to bother you let alone do anything to you. You know Mom…" Cameron nodded. "Lucas was upset because Dad never called him and when he did he called for something he needed not because of what Lucas needed years ago."
"So besides what they need for Hal and Helen then why are they here? Are they looking to enact some revenge or in need of some kind of retribution?" Asked Cameron
"I am not sure and it is likely we will not know until they arrive next week. Like I said, we won't allow you to be harmed by them anymore. We've had enough of it. We've had enough of you being in everyone's games while they play with your mind and heart. We're tired of them playing you like some kind of pawn. This family has some fucked up idea to pin things on you and it is messed up. None of this is your fault but what I admire from you is your strength." Cameron tried to interpret but Rachel stopped her. "No, listen to me. I'm serious. You've got a big heart and no matter what you keep picking yourself up and no matter what you still see the good in people despite how much they have hurt you."
"Even me, Baby." She looked behind her. "You saw the good in me that I thought died a long time ago and it was your love for me that shined it through the darkness. It was your light." She nodded. "I will not let anyone dim that. You're my heart and my soul and no one messes with me." She laughed with how true that was. They kissed and Rachel felt like she was intruding so she looked away. When they pulled away, she smiled at them. They had been through so much but yet still loved each other so deeply. She wondered if she would ever get that but hoped that Wilson could give her that deep of a love she saw in the couple in front of her.
"What do we do, Rach?" Rachel shook her head from her daze.
"For now, nothing because we can't prepare for something we might not know. We can be cautious but overall that might be the only thing we can do. I mean we are already weary but let's hope that they leave without trouble. I do not know if they will but we will see." She nodded. "Ally, I was talking to Greg and I think you and he should call your therapists. I know you both just got back but I just think it would benefit you if you two talk to them…separately." Cameron nodded. "Don't worry. We'll figure it out and I'll be here for you like I've always been." Hot tears flowed down Cameron's eyes. "It's okay. Don't worry about it right now. Okay? Just rest." Cameron nodded.
"How are Tyler and Lizzie though? I didn't get to talk to them that much and our presents, Greg." She turned to her husband.
"Don't worry. I handed them out. I'm sure little Rachel will call to thank us tomorrow but for now, just rest okay." She nodded. "Wanna watch some tv?" She shrugged as Rachel handed him the remote. They flipped the channel until they reached a movie they all liked. Around nine, Wilson came back and they both were ready to go home. After Mozie came back in, Wilson and Rachel went back to their own home leaving House and Cameron alone. Mozie stood on his hind legs trying to jump and Cameron picked him up and plopped him on the couch. The dog nuzzled to Cameron realizing aptly that the woman needed him. She turned to her husband and picked up her puppy. She signaled to him that they should go upstairs before she pushed out, both moaning at the loss. She didn't bother to fix her dress as she just stood up and helped her husband up. He fixed his pants but did not fasten as they walked to the bedroom, only stopping to turn on the alarm.
Upon reaching their bedroom, House began removing his clothing so that he would be ready for bed. Cameron changed into a black bralette caged cami with a matching black panty. Mozie waited impatiently as he wagged his tail on the floor. House saw his wife and shrugged. The cami was above the midriff and the little panty showing more visibly than her usual attire. She pulled him to bed and they lied down on the bed. Pulling the comforter over them, she flicked the tv back on to resume watching the movie they were watching earlier. Her head laid on top of his chest as she watched the movie mindlessly; his hands rubbing her arms as she did so.
"I might not know the future but the one thing I know is that what we have is true, Ally. I've loved you a long time and I think even though I hadn't met you yet, I loved you then. I think I was waiting for you my whole life. So no matter what I'll be here and if some way we die tomorrow…"
"I will follow you. I'm not saying suicide. I'm saying when the time comes, I would be ready when you go. My place is with you always and I have this feeling we die seconds away from each other…I know you love me and I love you just as much if not more. I just worry what tomorrow holds because I am not sure what Hal had planned and whether or not it involved my family."
"We will deal with it together. I promise you that, Ally. You have me."
"Just like you have me. I know…" She smiled at him. "Sometimes when I feel our love radiant and it is so overwhelming and amazing. I welcome it because I agree that we have been waiting for this for a while now and I refuse to give it up now. Not now, not ever!" She knew he felt the same as he looked at her with so much love. She kissed him quickly before laying her head back on his chest. She kissed his chest too before trailing her index finger on his chest. She was making random shapes while watching when he stilled her hand. She looked down and said. "Oh…" She smiled.
"Too sexy for you own good." She smiled. "Why don't we try to sleep?" She nodded. She snuggled closer to him before falling asleep listening to his heartbeat. He kissed her head before joining her in their dream states.
The next morning, House and Cameron woke up and showered together, gently allowing each other to caress without coupling. House promised her that they would resume their 'morning routine' when things settled down. She agreed and they talked about their worries. They had called their respective therapists and individually as well as privately spoke about what happened. Cameron broke down and Jo tried to coach on her breathing to prevent her from having a full anxiety attack. House was so frustrated and guiltily lashed out on his own therapist. Both therapists agreed that they would resume their sessions next week.
House pulled on a white t-shirt as he was pulling on his dark blue jeans over his boxer briefs. He reached over to pull on his sneakers over his socks and zipped up his dark grey mock neck sweater. He sat back on the bed as he watched Cameron in a black and white striped lace bustier that had some bows in the center and watched her pull on the matching underwear. She then proceeded to put on nude thigh highs before slipping on a cream turtleneck sweater dress and her brown high heeled boots. She fixed her jewelry before walking over to her husband and they kissed passionately only to be interrupted by noises. They walked down the stairs and saw their family already fixing breakfast. David Silverman and his wife were there as well along with Chase and Wilson. Rachel and Lucas sat with Cameron's cousins. They looked up worriedly when they saw them enter.
"Hello Allison." David Silverman addressed Cameron. "How are you?"
"I'm doing okay…I think." She smiled timidly at him as House led her to a chair. He sat down first before drawing her to his lap. He kissed her head before addressing the group with a nod. Blythe and Joyce began placing food on the table. Blythe picked up two plates and began piling on food before handing it to her son and daughter-in-law. She smiled at them and went around to sit next to her son. Just as she was about to sit down, she kissed both on their heads.
"Thanks mom."
"Thanks Blythe."
"Mom." Cameron looked at Blythe confused. "It's Mom, Ally." Cameron smiled before nodding.
"Ally, Dave has something to tell you." Rachel spoke to her sister. She looked at him and with her eyes told him to be cautious. He nodded and Rachel nodded for him to continue.
"Allison, a few days ago and just a day after your aunt died, the warden called me to tell me about your uncle. You see, he and I went to high school together and as a personal favor I asked him to keep an eye on him. He did just that but even with what he told me I was surprised. He told me that your uncle was found naked and his penis cut off. He told me that it was in his mouth while he was hanging dead in his cell. It looked like he was repeatedly sexually abused as well as beaten. According to the warden, his cellblock was mysteriously cleared leaving him alone when his attackers came into his cell." Cameron looked surprised as her mouth opened. She put her plate on the table but stared at it. She was so still and so quiet that House turned her body and tipped her head to meet his eyes.
"Ally? Baby? Are you okay?" She nodded. "Can Silverman continue?" She nodded. She leaned over him as she put her head on his chest while he rubbed her back in a soothing manner. House nodded for Silverman to continue.
"Your aunt? Helen? Well she was in the cabin and apparently according to her neighbors, she left with a few men and well..she never returned obviously." The group looked at Cameron trying to discern her feelings. Cameron looked up at Silverman and then at House before speaking. He nodded at her to continue.
"What about me and my cousins? Obviously, they are cleaning house and killing those who were causing trouble. So what is the next step?" The pin ball dropped as the elephant in the room was finally addressed.
"Well, according to my inside man they seemed to have moved on from you three." He pointed to each one of the party addressed. "Your aunt and uncle died because they crossed them and dared to. As for you, Tyler, they seemed to have let you go because going after you would expose them so they backed out." The trio nodded. The women were crying while the men stared at Silverman in shock. Cameron looked at Silverman once more before asking him a question.
"My aunt, is her body in ashes?"
"Yes. It seemed that the whole cabin burned to the ground. If the neighbor didn't tell the authorities that Helen was missing no one would have thought to look for her. The only thing they found was a necklace. It was a heart right on top of the ashes which led us to believe it was once a body. Plus, upon investigation people were asked in the stop before the cabin and saw her with them. They saw the men again about the same time she died which again…" Everyone nodded their heads in understanding.
"What about my uncle?" She looked at Tyler and Lizzie. "Are you cremating him or what?" They nodded. "So we are only having a memorial service not a funeral?"
"We felt that given how bad his body was that we did not want our family members to see that so we already had him cremated. Given that Aunt Elizabeth would have wanted his ashes, the urn will be given to her when she arrives. Mom's ashes blew away so…" Cameron nodded. "We set up the memorial service the next day they arrived because they really wanted it. They are paying for it. I told them I could not afford it and Elizabeth insisted upon a memorial service." He looked at her apprehensively before continuing. "I'm so sorry about this, Allison and I will understand if you do not go to the memorial service. I know you might not want to go and I understand. Given how it turned out and given how your family is with you. I get it." She nodded.
"Thank you."
"I can tell you are feeling guilty and you shouldn't have to. You were the victim and you were constantly put in situations where you could not get out of it because of decisions that are not your own. It was not fair and I am sorry for that. I truly am." He looked at House. "I'm really sorry. I just got stuck cleaning mess after mess and I panicked when they were going to involve Elizabeth. I mean I couldn't even leave her to go to college because I was not sure what they would do while I was gone. I mean I came home early for spring break and thank god I did…they were unfit and for so long I have been her parent. For so long, I've been the parent and I've never truly been the child. You know?" The group nodded as they sympathized for the kid who lost his innocence and childhood so early. "Is it wrong I feel relieved? Is it wrong that I feel happy they are gone? I just kept thinking that thank god I do not have to keep cleaning up after them. That maybe Lizzie and I could live our lives better now. Is that wrong?" He looked to the group.
"I do not think so, Tyler. I mean I think you got stuck and you had to make adult choices even when you were not an adult. You turned on your flight or fight response and it was against your own parents. It is so sad. I get it because I did it too." Rachel responded. "I raised Ally and she was my baby for so long and after everything I finally am happy she found her happiness after everything that happened to her. I want that for you two too. You both deserve it."
"You too, Rach." Cameron commented. "I agree with you Rach." Cameron looked at her cousins. "You two both deserve happiness but so do you, Rach and I hope that you finally have it."
"I am not sure but I hope I do." Rachel looked at Wilson who smiled at her.
"Good. This chapter is finished and onto new beginnings."
"But what about our family who is coming?"
"Oh…right." She mumbled. "The thing is I do not know how to feel about our family. I know how they feel about me and I can't change it either. But the fact is, I'm also worried about what they will do because according to Greg, both Mom and Dad called you two." Cameron pointed at Rachel and Lucas. "I am just not sure what to think or how to feel. I feel weary and apprehensive about them. I am weary because I know Mom still blames me. I know she might cause trouble and I know she will try to do something to those I love." She looked at House and the people around the table. "It makes me feel uneasy."
"She will never take me away from you, Ally. The only way to do that is if you end us yourself and I know you won't. You told me yourself, forever, and frankly my little ball and chain, I kind of like it." House smirked at his wife. "Besides there are perks to this marriage thing and I am thoroughly enjoying it." He whispered to her which made her blush.
"Oh good lord, Greg! I get it you two like to have sex with one another. Can we move on now?" Jen teased her cousin. "Ally, despite his crass statement I agree with my cousin. You're family and I stick by my family no matter what." Wilson, Rachel, Cuddy, Lucas, Jen, Blythe, and Joyce nodded their agreement. Chase and the Silvermans remained quiet unsure what to say or what to do. "Why don't we take a break and have some lunch."
"I think we are going to go." The Silvermans spoke. The group nodded.
"Thank you both so very much." Cameron told the couple and House nodded his agreement.
"I'm going to go too." Chase made his hasty retreat before anyone could say anything. The Silvermans looked at the couple before shaking their heads. After a few minutes, they followed Chase out.
"What the hell was that? What is going on with that wombat?" House yelled. "Jen? What the hell is going on?"
"Greg, not now. Please. Let them sort it out. Please." She pulled him away from his cousin as Cameron could see that Jen was crying. She pulled him towards the pantry and pushed him inside the door. She locked the door and faced him. "Greg, did you see Jen? She's upset. Don't make it harder on her. She's already pregnant and she's hormonal. She's confused and hurt. She's conflicted. Just leave her alone, okay? For me?" His head lowered but he nodded. She pulled him close to her and hugged him to her. "I'm lucky I have you. Despite how our story first started, I'm happy how it turned out. It's a good story when we have kids, eh?" He nodded. She smiled before dragging him out with her.
House separated from Cameron as he walked up to Jen and hugged her. He whispered to her and she nodded before crying in his arms. He comforted his cousin and allowed her to cry while holding her tightly in his arms. He moved them to a chair and sat next to her.
"Jen, I'm sorry. You've got a lot on your plate and you do not need it. I'm sorry. You were there when I needed you and this is how I repay you. I know you do not want to talk about it right now but if you need to I'm here okay?" She pulled him and hugged him as she nodded her reply, unable to formulate a verbal response. "Do you want to stay here for a while?" She shook her head before responding to his question.
"Robert and I broke up. I told him he needed to make up his mind about us and I told him that my priority is with this baby whether he wanted to be involved or not. He needed to make up his own mind and I could not manipulate him into doing so. I felt like I was rushing him into this, Greg and I couldn't do that to him. I love him despite it all but I may not be enough for him and I'm okay with that. I have to be because of my child. His or her needs must be met before mine. I'm a mother now." She placed her hand over her belly and House put his hand on top of her other one.
"Where will you stay then? I told you, you can stay here. Ally already said you can and I agree with her. You're my cousin and my family. If you need to, you can stay here as long as you need. You and the baby. Okay?" Jen nodded.
"I'm staying with mom and Aunt Blythe for now. It has three bedrooms but for now it will do besides your mom is dating this guy…what's his name again?" She thought for a moment before responding. "Edward Vogler."
"What!" Everyone rushed over to figure out what happened. Cameron rushed over to her husband. He pulled her to his lap and wrapped both his arms around her.
"Greg? What happened?" She was caressing his forehead to urge him to tell her what happened. He kept mumbling the word, "Satan in a suit" and Cameron wondered if it was who she thought it was.
"My mom…" He pointed to Blythe. "is dating Vogler." Wilson, Cuddy and Cameron looked at Blythe while House looked outraged. The prior looked worried and perplexed while the others looked like a deer in the headlights.
"Who is this Vogler?" asked Rachel
"He's Satan in a suit." Replied House. "Which makes me wonder why you are with him after everything?" He looked at his mother.
"Wait, he's that Vogler?" Cameron nodded. "Oh shit!" Cameron nodded again with Rachel. "Can't we have a normal day with this family without drama?" Rachel looked up before sighing. "Then again, it's never dull with this family." They glared at her. "What? Bad time for a joke? You know it is true." She looked around and sighed. She snickered at how true it was that their lives were constantly eventful.
That same night, House and Cameron were inside their bedroom as House continued to vent about Vogler. Cameron snickered. She realized how despite what she had heard that night, she felt relieved and ironically blessed over the turn of events. She was not a believer of higher beings but some powers that be seemed to be watching over them and for that she was grateful. Too many possibilities flew in her head and she tried to squash them. She knew she still had to deal with her parents and something told her that was going to be anything but an easy encounter. She just hoped that she had the strength to overcome it all and grow as a person because of it. She wished her family could be different but she also knew that family was not something we choose. She also knew that family was not just blood and remembered before her romantic relationship with House, Jen and Blythe already considered her as part of the family. She wondered if they knew in advance before they did. She giggled at the thought. As she removed herself from her thoughts, she realized she missed so much of her husband's venting. She guiltily realized that she was not paying attention. She realized that he was still venting about Vogler though.
"I mean really. She went from one extreme to another. I just do not get her choice of guys. I am worried, Ally. I just do not get it at all and I do not want her to get hurt like she did with James. It is not fair. She's my mom. Why can't she be happy like we are?"
"Maybe she sees something we didn't. I do not know but I do know she seemed happy and maybe it is because of Vogler. I hope that he is different with her and I do hope he does not have some hidden agenda. She just lost two men she loved in her life and one through death. I do not think she is looking for something other than simple companionship because anything else would be too fast. I think for now, she is trying to move on with her life and trying to be happy. Maybe she doesn't marry Vogler or their relationship lasts longer than what it is now but for now we have to trust she knows what she is doing despite our warnings of him." She yelled from the bathroom. "She told me that she is not over James and frankly I do not think she will ever be and the same with James. The thing is James made wrong choices over and over until finally it cost them their love. At some point in our lives, we must decide what the price of love is. Do we fight or flee? Do we let fear decide or welcome the warmth of love that it comes with and trust that that love will give them both strength? And if the other does choose wrong, then do we keep fighting or let go? That's the tricky thing with love. Not many people understand that it is a gift and while love is an emotion, it is easy. It is us humans that make it complicated." She did not hear anything for a while as she was getting ready for bed. She assumed that her husband was thinking and trying to work out another puzzle. She wondered if she finally stumped 'The Great Gregory House'. She smirked as she thought about what was going on in his mind. She pictured the wheels turning while he tried to fit the missing pieces. She let him be for a few minutes while she finished getting ready for bed. She had just finished brushing her teeth and she was putting on a short sheer black cami that came up above her midriff. The top had loose red laces in the front that bounded the front loosely together as the bow tied just above her two breasts. The set came with a matching panty. She smiled and wondered his reaction.
She opened the door to see him staring at the ceiling in his underwear, his clothes dispersed randomly all over the room. She laughed as she began picking up his things and hanging them up. She turned around and saw him staring at her. Walking up to him, she straddled him, allowing her legs to sit on either side of him while she felt his hand palm both sides of her rear.
"You know I spoke to Jo about something."
"And what did you ask?"
"If she thought we were using sex to cope?" She looked for a reaction before continuing. Finding none, she continued. "She asked if we did it so often that we use it to deflect our true negative emotions. I told her no. She told me it was common for newlyweds to be amorous but she cautioned that given the circumstances that we should be mindful." He arched his eyebrow. "I asked her what she meant but she did not specify." He nodded. "Were you thinking? He nodded. "What do you think?"
"About what Jo said and what you said about Mom?"
"Both I guess."
"They are kind of related in terms of us so here goes. I think when I first met you, I was so scared. Given my past, I was weary to enter anything that might hurt me. I pushed you away to protect myself but in doing so hurt the both of us unintentionally. I realized that when you came to see me that this was our chance and I wanted love only if it meant with you. And I jumped at the chance that you wanted it too and I realized that you felt the same way I did. I was thankful for it. I know that we are not perfect and we'll disagree and fight like normal couples, but I know that no matter what we can overcome things. We always talk about our feelings despite how confusing it may be for us and we try to sort them out as a couple should. I learned that with you. I realized that I can have love as well as be happy. With you, I can have a family and be a great doctor. Thank you for that. I knew for a long time that you would make or break me and I am so glad it was the prior. You mean the world to me. Our love gives me strength and with it makes me see it is worth fighting for. It is why I'll never let you go and I know you would never either." She nodded. "The thing is I agree people do take love for granted and people can make it complicated. People will make stupid decisions. Look at my birth father. While I know he and my mother love each other very much, my mom is too hurt to allow him back into her heart. He's broken it too many times for her to trust him. When a trust is broken that badly, it is hard to mend. It is sad that it took that one little act to break all the mold. It took that one little thing for her to finally see who he really was and it was that little thing that made her realize she wanted what we had." He motioned to both of them. "It made me realize that day that I refused to be like my father. I refused to let our love be tarnished because of fear. It is too precious to me. I mean look at him. Look at how fear dictated his life. He could have the one he loved but instead he chose a different route because of the fear he had. He didn't trust that love and it cost him what might have been the best thing for him but now it is too late. She realized that she may love him with all her heart but in the long run, he will never be the man she needed him to be. He will never grow as a person and she deserves better than that. She deserves someone who can be in the same place as she and not an immature, selfish, and emotionally stunted man. It is just so sad." She listened to his speech and realized how true his words were. "As for what Jo said, I do not think we are that person. Are we passionate lovers? Fuck yea but we also love and care for one another. We take care of one another and understand what we need from each other without many verbal cues. It just means we grew as a person as well as a couple. That love allowed us to grow and it was that strength we drew ourselves in. I know you're scared and I know you fear the unknown but like I told you, I'll stand by you so you will never fall. I won't let you and if you so happen to, I'll lift you up and my strength will help us to overcome any obstacle. So don't be scared." Her tears fell freely but not out of sadness. He wiped them with his thumb. She picked up that hand and kissed the palm.
"It is why I am not so scared or weary of things. I know I am weary of my family coming but I know that no matter what you'll be there to make sure that I will not fall. I may stumble but no matter what we will always catch each other because it is what happens when you love someone so much. We make sacrifices and choices for the sake of the other's happiness but at the same time we talk about how we feel too like how we are now. I may not always like what you do and vice versa but we support each other." He nodded. "See! It is what sets us apart from James and Blythe. I think for now, it is what sets us apart from Robert and Jen. I am not sure about them yet but I feel like Jen had to make hard choices and it left Robert behind. Robert couldn't cope with all the changes in his life and he freaked out. First it was me and then it was Jen. He's confused and he's rightfully so but what he did to Jen is not right. He's being a jerk."
"He's a dick, Baby. You can say it. It pisses me off that the wombat hurt my cousin. Maybe I can get out my cane and hit him with it. Do you think it would help any? " She smirked at him before shaking her head.
"He is that and I just hope he realizes it soon before it is too late. I would hate for all of them to suffer because of time and improper choices. I know you are upset that she got hurt. She's been so supportive with us and this happens. I'm just as upset as you are but we have to be careful especially now that there is a baby involved." He nodded his agreement. "I mean I look at Lisa and Lucas and then there's Rachel and Wilson. They are okay. Despite their rocky starts, they are okay. They are taking it one step at a time. I think certain things should not be rushed. With some, they need time to allow to develop and grow especially if there is a hard past to get over or previous mistakes you fear repeating. Proceed with caution but not fearful of love. It is hard but they can do it."
"See! This is what I love and admire about you. You see the positive and you see the good despite how bad the outcome can be at the present."
"It is all I can do, Greg. What can we do that will not make it worse?" He nodded "All we can do is hope for the best. Life is messy but it is beautiful is it not?"
"It is when you are in it." He pulled her closer and they began kissing heatedly. He pulled away momentarily. "I love you, Ally. I'm glad you and I took that jump."
"I am glad too. I love you so much. I can't imagine my life without you in it." They resumed kissing. He flipped her and soon her legs were wrapped around his. Slowly, she was pulling on his underwear until it was down around his ankles. He kicked them to the side, not bothering where they went and without breaking their heated kisses. His hands hastily untyed the laces on her cami and he pulled her to a sitting position as her hands pulled away long enough for him remove the top. He chucked it to a direction neither cared nor wanted to know. Their lips pulled away long enough for him to grab the string that was around her waist. He lifted her pelvis so he could slowly pull the incredibly drenched g-string off her legs. He lifted her right one and kissed her thighs, earning a moan from his wife. He continued to kiss higher and higher until he got to her taunt stomach then finally back to her mouth. She pulled him close and her hands resumed around his neck and her legs while they continued to kiss. Pulling away, he nudged her legs open and he moved in the middle. He slowly entered and then pulled away. He continued to do this a few times to tease her before finally entering her roughly. She did not seem to mind and in fact seemed really turned on by his recent actions. Their hips moved simultaneously but they seemed to prolong their orgasms as long as possible. Their steady tempo seemed to intensify their emotions while they tried to bring their bodies closer to one another. Her legs just below his rear and her arms around his neck while his hands held her face as he caressed it so lovingly while their mouths stayed connected. She pulled away and her mouth opened as at long last their release was found. They smiled at one another as they reconnected their lips. They rolled around the bed until she was on top as she gently pushed him down on the bed. Her hands on his shoulders, she moved her hips once more as she smirked at him. She was playing with her own breasts as she turned to see House's eyes glazed over. His hands pulled her to him as they resumed kissing for a few minutes before breaking contact from their lips. Her hips moved faster and he followed her cues. Holding onto her hips, then sliding to her rear to pinch it. Her eyes grew wide as soon her back arched and she threw her head back as they both reached their second orgasm. She collapsed onto him, both sweaty and sated. They were in bliss. Her legs found themselves moving around his while his hands found her waist and back. Her head was on his chest, with one arm around his back and the other on top of his chest as she used her fingers to make nonsensical shapes.
"Um…Baby?" She looked up and before she could reply, she found herself sitting up and he was placing her one leg around his shoulder and the other around his waist. She suddenly moaned while they started up once more. Into the night and into the early morning, they continued to make love in different positions. They would fall asleep and wake up to continue on with their sessions. It wasn't until four in the morning when they finally collapsed in the bed. In an angled position and lying on their sides, both their legs and arms were wrapped around one another, unwilling to separate and unwilling to let go of the other. They slept on and forgot what might lay ahead in their futures. Only knowing that no matter what they would not allow anything or anyone to separate them for they knew the price of love and they were willing to pay for it.
"And that's the Way Love Is"
6/16/2015
7:23pm
How do we define love?
Can we recognize it when it comes to us?
What would have happen if it was right in front of your face?
Would you run or would you stay?
Each one of us
Born unique and have different pasts
Would that prevent you from loving?
Would that prevent you from seeing what you need most?
There are those who might
There are those who would run away from it.
Fear and anxiety prevents them for happiness
A happiness that might change their lives once and for all.
The one we love
Makes us grow
Makes us stronger
Makes us happy
Makes us want to live
But how could one want to fear that?
When all those things could truly happen if they just accept it?
Many of us complicate it
Many of us make it harder for us
But is it really? Or is it just us?
That's the thing with love
That's the thing with people
We may never know what it can do to us?
What we will do until it comes to us?
But I guess that is the price of love
To take a chance or not
But knowing what the consequences might be
But do we fully understand it?
And can we truly see our mistakes until it is too late?
That's the price of love
The trouble with love is
Because no one knows until it comes to us
And even then, it might be too late
And once that happens, a lifetime of regrets
For once was is all we can see
And for what we feel
For when it comes to love
We do not know what the price is
It is different for everyone
Every love story is different
But the one thing most want is to have that love
A love of a lifetime
A pure love
A true love
Just not many have it
Nor see it or understand it
And that becomes their downfall or their strength
And in that sense, that is how love truly is.
A/N: And there it is folks, the end of this part of the story. I hope you like this final chapter and I hoped I did the story justice. I hope you liked the poem I wrote in the end of this chapter and it will also be posted in the beginning of the first chapter as a reminder of how the story will go. Some of you might ask about James and Blythe, he will resurface as well as Chase and Jen's story. Sadly, Chase will confused for a bit but you'll see where he turns up. I can't spoil where the sequel will lead. I hope to see you all in the sequel and thanks again to all who have supported this story. -Kat