The Pregnancy Ship
Chapter 34: Our Own Happily Ever After Story! Part 1
This is an A/U story
Disclaimer: These are not my characters they are fully James Duffs. I just love them so much and love to play with them.
Andy and Sharon had a wonderful dinner at the beautifully appointed restaurant overlooking the grounds of the resort. Andy had pecan crusted tilapia asparagus and herb roasted red potatoes. Sharon had surf and turf, which consisted of several very large shrimp and filet mignon. There was also asparagus and long grain rice pilaf with her meal. They had split the fish and shrimp between them, but Andy didn't eat red meat and she didn't eat potatoes, so they didn't share those. Afterwards they split a large piece of cheesecake.
As they ate they had talked more about the new grandchildren, Ellie and Max and Nicole's baby that wasn't here yet and of course their own babies. Talking about her babies made Sharon miss them and she got a little misty eyed, but she swallowed back her tears. She was having such a wonderful time with Andy; she was determined not to spoil their time together with tears.
Just as they were leaving the restaurant to go on their walk, though Nicole sent them a message to FaceTime. They accepted the call and were treated to the sight of their girls bouncing in their bouncy chairs on the floor gurgling and cooing. They were already bathed and ready for bed. They could see the girls rubbing their eyes but otherwise they looked wide-awake. They were kicking their legs and squealing with glee. Their gleeful squealing was a reaction to Devlin and Ian getting low then jumping up in front of them and yelling peek-a-boo!
The girls high pitched shrieks and low pitched giggles made it difficult not to laugh. Andy was a little worried about Sharon's reaction to seeing the girls, but she just smiled at the children's antics, misty eyed again but not upset. The last thing they saw was Natalie reaching for Devlin's hair, pulling him toward her and trying to suck on his chin. "NAT, eeeewwwww!" yelled Devlin pulling his chin away and wiping it on his sleeve. Nat's face crumbled and she started to cry. "Why'd she do that, Mom? That's disgusting!"
"Devlin, honey be gentle! What did I tell you about yelling around the babies?" They could hear Nicole saying. "As for why she tried to suck on your chin, she's teething and I guess she's trying to tell us she's hungry," she said as she lifted Natalie out of her bouncy chair and rocked her, cooing to her.
Sharon had snort laughed when she saw her daughter attack her nephew to gnaw on him. "Ya think?" Andy said with amusement. "Devlin should thank his lucky stars it wasn't Maddie that did that, she would have bitten him. She wouldn't have meant to, but she's got those little prickly vampire-like teeth. Seriously though, this is probably a good time to tone things down a little or they'll never go to sleep," Andy warned.
"Yeah, I know...I know," Nicole said a little defensively. "It's just that they were being so cute and having such a good time with the boys I couldn't help but share it with you! I wanted you to see we have things under control and the girls are happy and cared for."
Andy said calmly, "We know, Sweetheart. We wouldn't have asked you to care for the girls if we weren't sure you could handle it. Thank you by the way and thanks for the FaceTime."
"You're welcome Dad and Sharon," Nicole waved, "bye now."
Sharon let Andy sign off while she composed herself. She was glad she had pumped her breast milk right before they had gone to dinner, otherwise at the sound of her babies voices she would have leaked all over her beautiful new purple dress, Andy had bought for her. She would pump again once they got back to their room. She was determined to nurse the girls up to the six-month mark at least if not longer. Sharon knew it was what was best for the girl's immune system. It was a commitment she had made when the girls were born and she was determined to see it through, no matter how many interruptions there were. It was inconvenient at times but it was worth it. She knew Andy supported her all the way, even with this trip, he knew she would need to see the babies and nurse them even if only for a little while so he had made arrangements for that to happen. She felt so lucky to have him in her life. Jack had always been jealous, so it was a wonderful contrast with Andy who seemed to understand.
Once they were finished with FaceTime they began their tour. They were amazed by the amount of pools and entertainment possibilities at the resort. There was still light when they started their walk, but by the time they got to the beach the sun was dipping low in the sky over the ocean. They watched as it sank lower and lower till it was completely out of sight. "That was amazing, wasn't it?" Sharon said in awe.
"Not nearly as amazing as you!" Andy said kissing her on the neck beneath her ear.
She turned toward him and put her arms around his neck. "Oh Andy, how did I get so lucky? Hmmmm?"
"Lucky? I'm the lucky one, Sharon." Kissing her on the lips this time.
She leaned into the kiss deepening it. Smiling as she spoke, "okay, we're both lucky then. It just all seems surreal sometimes, doesn't it? To finally have found our happy ever after so late in life, to be able to raise a family together too! That's the icing on the cake."
"Yes, it does and it is. I sometimes have to pinch myself to realize it's not a dream," Andy said.
They turned and began walking again swinging their hands together between them. As the sand became harder to walk in Sharon held onto Andy while she took her sandals off and then carried them, along with her clutch purse. Andy took his shoes and socks off also. As they walked barefoot through the sand beside the surf, he grabbed her hand and kissed the back of her knuckles. "I'm glad that you're happy, Sharon."
"Oh Andy, I'm marvelously and wonderfully happy," she answered sincerely.
Curiously he asked, "and you're having a good time?"
"Andy, I'm having a wonderful time! I didn't realize how much we needed this time together until now. Thank you for this!"
"I'm glad you are enjoying this. You deserve it!"
She squeezed Andy's hand before looking him in the eye. "So do you. You've been working so hard lately and I've been wrapped up with the twins since really even before they were born. I feel I've neglected you."
"Sharon, you haven't neglected me. We're in this together, unlike he who should not be named. I understand the babies needs come before ours most of the time, but I also know that you need some time away from it all to recharge. I haven't been much help lately. Neither have the older kids. They have all been off doing their own thing," Andy said quietly concerned.
Sharon stopped walking and looked into his dear concerned face. "As they should, Andy. It's not their responsibility to rescue their old mom who happens to have had two babies that are twenty-eight years younger than they are, at mind you the ripe old age of fifty-three! Besides the babies are on a schedule and they're good babies. It hasn't been too terrible." She made a face, "except for the recent no sleeping at night part and the lack of sex for the last seven or eight months." She chuckled ironically as she started playing with his purple tie that was loose around his neck.
"We're doing a pretty good job of making up for lost time. I think," Andy said with a wicked grin.
She exclaimed, "oh yes, we are!" Sharon then cocked her head at a saucy angle and asked, "What's it been, four times since the girls left this morning?"
"Yup, pretty good for an old couple, hmmm?" Andy asked cheekily.
"Speak for yourself Andrew Flynn, I'm not old! I'm just well-seasoned!" she said and shoved him backwards into the surf. As he fell, Andy tossed his shoes beyond Sharon on the sand.
When she realized what she had done, Sharon put her hands over her mouth and squealed. "Oh Andy, I'm so sorry! I can't believe I did that."
Andy wiped the salt water out of his face and looked at her with an enigmatic look on his face. "Neither can I!" He said sardonically. I'll know better not to call you old ever again. No old lady I know has your strength! Look, could you help me up, I can't seem to get my footing."
Sharon reached to help him up and he pulled her down on top of him. She squealed again and snort laughed as they rolled in the surf together like the couple in the movie 'From Here to Eternity.' His mouth captured hers in a searing, bone melting kiss. "I love you, Mrs. Flynn!"
"And I love you, Mr. Flynn, very very much!" she said as she kissed him back.
They struggled up together and took stock of themselves. Their shoes and phones, thank goodness had not taken a dunking because they had dropped their shoes right before they had ended up in the water. Andy had put his phone in his shoe and hers was in her clutch bag, which she had dropped next to her purple strappy heels. They picked them up and dusted the sand off and raced each other back to the hotel.
The next morning Andy woke up at 11:00am. It was rare for them to sleep late, so he was surprised when he looked at his watch and saw what time it was. Sharon was still asleep, lying on her side with her back up against his chest and her bottom up against his morning wood. They had both been exhausted from yesterday's activities. Once they had arrived back at their suite, after falling into the surf, they had fallen asleep in each other's arms after showering to get rid of the sand and salt water. Their intention had been to further explore each other, but the seawater, salty air and earlier similar pursuits had tired them both out. Although they were naked and willing they had ended up falling asleep before anything else could happen. Andy bent and kissed Sharon's cheek then her nose. "Hey, Sunshine wake up. We have to eat and get our massages then get you to your spa appointment."
"Hmmmm, do I have to? It just feels so good to lie here, with you. By the way, did you bring your gun to bed or are you trying to interest me in more getting reacquainted activities?" she asked in a husky Mae West voice.
"Well, it's 11:00am and while I'd love to explore getting reacquainted activities for the rest of the day. We are scheduled for his and her massages at 12, and then you have an all-inclusive face, hair and nail treatment after that. So, we have breakfast arriving very shortly and no time for anything…except…well…maybe a quickie," he said in a suggestive tone of voice.
She pressed her lips together and widened her eyes. "A quickie…huh? That's an invitation I can't refuse," she said with a sultry voice. Sharon wiggled her bottom up against his morning wood and sighed as he filled her. She felt his fingers stroke her inner thigh, pinch her nub of pleasure and begin to rub creating friction against her g-spot. Then she arched her back and opened her legs wider to accommodate him.
Making love spoon fashion had never been a turn on with Jack. That was always how he got what he wanted against her wishes most of the time. The first few times Andy had tried she had turned around and mounted him, so that she was in control. Andy had slowly taught her to like this position and he never failed to be kind and loving, asking permission rather than forcing himself on her. He would whisper into her ear how beautiful she was to him and ask her to show him what she liked and he told her if anything felt wrong to tell him to stop. Last but not least, he never tried to mount her when she was asleep. A courtesy ignored by Jack repeatedly. Sharon cried out and her body began to quiver when Andy hit the right spot and she reached orgasm! He was right behind her, he muffled his shout by capturing her mouth in a kiss.
Once they finished they thanked each other. Hearing the cart for room service making its way down the hall they jumped out of bed and put on their white fluffy robes that had been gifts from the hotel, to receive their breakfast. Andy tipped the attendant, while Sharon peeked to see what was ordered. There were pancakes with strawberry and or blueberry topping and whipped cream, scrambled eggs, bacon and tea. Andy placed the tray on the sideboard and handed Sharon a plate of food. He knew she liked one pancake with strawberry topping and whipped cream, a piece of bacon, a small amount of eggs and a cup of tea. The strawberries and whipped cream she loved, but only had on special occasions. Then he served himself.
They ate with gusto having worked up an appetite. They talked, laughed and kissed throughout breakfast. Before they knew it, it was time to get ready for their massage appointment. They took their shower together to save time. Restraining themselves from anymore hanky panky, then they dried off and put their robes back on. The masseuses Trevor and Karen arrived then.
Their couple's massage proved to be relaxing and a new experience for Sharon. She'd never had a massage before. She was quite tense at first, but Andy's hand in hers helped to ease her nerves and after the first few uncomfortable moments she managed to relax and allow it to happen. Afterward, she felt wonderful so she was glad she had gone through with it.
After the massage, she threw on an old button down shirt and a pair of shorts and flip-flops to go to the spa in. As she was leaving for the rest of her spa experience Andy kissed her and said, "Well, my love, you're on your own for the rest of your spa day. I have some last-minute details to work through, for this afternoon. I'll see you when you're done and we'll move on to the rest of our trip. By the way, I'm sure you'll be pleased to find out that Stacey, your regular hair stylist is here to do your color cut and style. This isn't her normal day here, it's usually Wednesday, but since I gave her plenty of notice she was able to change with someone. She spends one day a week here anyway, and she's well liked so she had no problem accommodating my request."
Sharon smiled joyfully, knowing she wouldn't have to let someone she didn't know have control over her hair. She trusted Stacey to do it right; after all she'd been doing it for the last thirteen years or more. Like a great many women, she was reluctant to allow just anyone to cut or color her hair. Stacey was a wonderful stylist and friend, so she was glad that she would be the one taking care of her. "Andy, my goodness, you're spoiling me rotten! What did I ever do to deserve you, hmmm? Honestly when you told me I was scheduled for a spa day I was a little worried. I didn't want to spoil your hard work in planning this, but I was worried about giving myself over to strangers and trusting them with my hair. I should have known, you'd know me well enough to check with Stacey about it. Thank you.
Andy hung his head and rubbed the back of his neck then after rubbing his chin he put his hands in his pockets and sighed. "You're welcome, but...but actually when I spoke with Andrea about coordinating everything for this weekend she suggested I check with Stacey about the spa situation. She reminded me that women in general and you in particular will go out of their way to see the same hairstylist, especially for color and cut situations. She knew Stacey worked at the Montage one day a week, I guess she uses her too. So, she suggested I get in touch with her and give her plenty of notice, which I did. I wish I could say that I just naturally knew how you'd feel about it, but I'd be lying," he dropped his eyes and gave her a sheepish look.
Sharon's eyes became misty again. She framed his face with her hands and kissed him softly. "Andy, you spoke with Andrea? You're so sweet to check with her about this. Thank you for being honest with me about important things as well as small details." She looked into his eyes and rubbed noses with him.
"Yeah well, Andrea is a woman and she is your friend. Who better to ask about things that? I as a guy wouldn't know. I wanted to get this right and as far as being honest is concerned, we agreed that honesty was important in a relationship." She nodded, agreeing. Then Andy said, "but I will claim the right to hold some things back for the sake of surprise. Now, go enjoy your spa experience, I'll meet you back here 5:30pm. Here is your outfit to travel in," he said handing her a pink duffle bag with her travel outfit.
"My goodness you've thought of everything! By the way Andy, I'm learning to trust your sense of occasion. Your surprises have been wonderful so far."
He replied with a smirk, "I try, now go! Love you!"
"Love you, too!"
Several hours later Sharon came out of the spa. She looked incredible, her face glowed her hair shone with rich auburn highlights and soft brunette lowlights. It fell in romantic curls from her crown to past her shoulders. Two strands of hair on either side of her head were pulled to the back in a bundle that sprouted a few sprigs of baby's breath and a peachy pink flower. She looked young and vibrant. Her makeup was light and subtle. She wore a pearly peachy pink lip-gloss. Her eye makeup consisted of tones of light brown on the lids with just a hint of peach graduating to a cream under her brow. She wore a light peachy coral tank that buttoned down the front, a long tan handkerchief hemmed sweater that was loosely knit. A pair of crème colored jean leggings and matching flip-flops. Her fingernails and toes had a French style mani and pedi. She carried the pink duffle bag he had handed her earlier.
Andy whistled when he saw her! "Wow, Sharon. You look incredible!" She blushed and smiled uncertainly. He pulled her close and rushed to qualify his statement. "You always look incredible, but you look particularly beautiful right now. Did you have a nice time?"
"Yes, it was wonderful. I feel incredible. Of course, now I could use a nap. It takes a lot of work to look this good especially at my age!" She smiled ironically. "Thank you so much for this."
Andy took her face in his hands and lightly kissed her. Not wanting to mess up her makeup. "You're welcome and you look incredible at any age, my love. What did you say last night? You're not old you're well seasoned?" he winked as he threw her words back at her.
Sharon barked a laugh, "haha! Funny man."
"No really, Sharon you are beautiful at any age and you deserve to be pampered." He took the duffel bag in his other hand and intertwined their fingers. He kissed the back of her hand and said, "Okay now, we're off. Are you ready for the rest your birthday surprise weekend?" Andy asked taking her hand.
"Lead on! I'm looking forward to experiencing more of your sense of occasion," she said in a sultry voice.
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