Chapter 8
I'M BACK! I packed my crap and I'm now in my beautiful new plantation house (which was originally built to be a bed & breakfast)! I'm sorry for the wait; it took FOREVER to move! Let's see where we last left our Halloween lovers and their expecting baby…
Two months after Chapter 7: After many tears, slammed doors, and countless boxes of gingerbread and peppermint candies; Sally gained control over her mood swings and cravings. It's now September and the newest addition to the Skellington family is due in two months.
"Hey Sally, look. We've got a letter from Sandy and Mrs. Claws to come visit them in Christmas Town for a few days." Jack said looking up from the letter at Sally, who was seven months pregnant and sitting next to him on the couch, mending something gray.
Sally smiled, "Oh, that sounds wonderful, honey. When should we leave?"
Jack looked back at the letter, "It doesn't say when exactly, so I guess whenever we feel like it. Would you like to go back to Christmas Town?" A soft smile came to Jack's face at the memory of the first time he took Sally to Christmas Town.
She placed the piece of cloth down on the coffee table and snuggled closer to Jack, "I would love to. I haven't been to Christmas Town since our first Valentine's Day together," Sally blushed at the same memory as Jack, "and the last time we saw Sandy and Mrs. Claws was at our wedding. I really would like to see them again."
He chuckled, "Then what are we waiting for?" Jack then took notice of the small gray fabric Sally had put down, "What are you mending, Sal?" he asked.
Sally's blushed deepened at the nickname he had given her a few years ago, back when they were just friends. "When I was doing the laundry earlier, I noticed some of your socks had holes in them, so I stitched them up." She finished, holding up the other three pairs of freshly stitched socks.
Jack smiled and wrapped his arm around her waist, resting his hand on her swollen stomach. He nuzzled his skull in her soft, red hair and sighed, "You never cease to amaze me, love. There are times I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming and wake up alone in my bed like I have years ago."
Sally smiled softly and kissed his cheek, "I used to think the same thing. Every night that we've spent together in this house, I was afraid to sleep. I was afraid that I would wake up in my bedroom at Dr. Finklestein's laboratory, that the amazing night we've had before was just a sweet dream." She sighed and rested her head on his shoulder, "I'm happy it's not."
"But, Sally, this is a dream."
She looked up to him, a confused expression on her face, "What do you mean?"
Jack smiled softly and whispered, "It's a dream come true."
Her stitched smile curled into an uncontrollable grin, "That was so corny." She managed to say as she muffled her giggles.
Jack chuckled, "Yes it was. But it made you grin, so it was worth it." He kissed her red plush lips, then kissed her enlarged stomach, and stood up.
"Where you going, hon?" Sally asked, sitting up a bit.
"Well, if we're going to go to Christmas Town, we should start packing." He offered her a hand to help her off the couch.
Sally accepted his hand and he pulled her up. Only to be scooped into his arms, "JACK!"
He grinned and began to walk up the spiral staircase, "You're carrying precious cargo, love. Don't want you to get tired."
"Darling, I do appreciate your concern, but the baby isn't due for another two months. You don't have to wait on me hand and foot, just yet." She added grinning.
"I know that, but I do this because I love you. And it will be an honor to wait on both you and our little one." He kicked the door open with his foot, leading them into the bedroom.
Sally looked up at Jack, "Can I at least pack my own suitcase?"
Jack clicked his tongue and shook his head, "Well, I don't know, Sally… Packing for a long trip can be quite exhausting…" he rubbed his chin with his free hand.
"Put me down, you goober!" she playfully slapped his shoulder.
Jack gave a sigh and held her closer to him, "But, I like holding my doll…" Jack said with a pout similar to a little kid's pout when they couldn't get the toy they wanted. And then Jack made a decision, "No. I'm not letting my doll go. I waited far too long to get her and I'm not going to chance losing her." he whispered as he planted soft kisses on her neck. He sat down on the bed and pulled Sally into his lap.
She giggled at his gestures and snuggled closer to him, "I feel the same way, Jack. I've loved you for such a long time, even before we were dating. Sometimes, I can't believe we are finally together."
Jack chuckled and nuzzled her hair with his skull, "Well, believe it, darling. We are together and happy. I love you." He felt a soft kick against his hand. He and Sally both laughed, "I love you too, my child. I didn't forget you." He leaned down and kissed her stomach.
"And we love you too. Now, let me go so I can pack." Sally said smirking up at him.
"Okay, fine." Jack said frowning. He stood and helped Sally to her feet.
She looked up at her husband and smiled at his rather annoyed frown. She laid her hands on his chest and gave him a long, loving, kiss.
Jack was surprised by her kiss, but he loved it either way. He closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around her waist. Once they parted, Jack whispered to her, "Are you sure you can get your suitcase down?"
Sally looked up to the top shelf of the closet. Their suitcases were there, far too tall for Sally to reach. She sighed defeated, "I guess you can help me pack."
Jack gave her a quick peck on the lips, and then raced to grab the suitcases.
Sally chuckled and rolled her eyes at Jack's mad dash to help her, 'Daddy's a sweetheart, isn't he?' she thought as she stroked her enlarged stomach with her hand.
Yay! Done! I know it isn't much, but I've been writing a little at a time when I wasn't busy packing. To make up, I'll try to post the next 2 chapters soon. Thank you so much for staying loyal to this fan-fic and I'll update soon.
With Love, TheLostPumpkinPrincess1122495
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN JACK OR SALLY; THEY BELONG TO THE GENIUS THAT IS TIM BURTON!