Pulling into Henry's drive in the early hours of the following day, just as it started raining. Rushing over to the front door, where Clarisse removed the hood from her light jacket pushing it down at the back and looked at Joseph.

"I just realized, we don't have a key?" She said as he looked at her.

"I know," He nodded "I will have to break the window." He added while looking at the door.

"What? You can't do that Joseph." Clarisse exclaimed as he looked back at her "I thought the neighbor had one?" She said looking towards the neighbors house then looked back at him.

"Clarisse it's just gone 3 am, I can't exactly go knocking on they're door now can I?" He said looking at her.

"That's true." She said with a slight nod of her head while tilting it to the side a little, agreeing with him.

"I have the code for the alarm so everything will be fine, I promise." He said watching her fold her arms "Trust me, please?" He said leaning closer and kissed her cheek "Now turn around, as I don't want any glass flying into your face." He said looking at her.

"Ok." She sighed and turned her back to him as he broke the glass, putting his hand through to open the door then rushed inside to turn the alarm off.

"It's ok now." He said standing in the doorway as she turned around "I will just get something to cover it up for now, clear this glass away and I will sort it out proper in the morning." He said watching her stand beside him "You look exhausted," He whispered putting his hand on her side "Why don't you go up to bed, I will sort this out and be up soon."

"Ok." She nodded as he lowered his head and kissed her cheek again "Oh what about the bags?" She asked "Oh they can wait till the morning, I'm sure." She whispered and started heading up the stairs as Joseph watched her.

"Do you remember which bedroom we stayed in last time?" He asked as she stopped on the stairs and turned to him.

"The far guest room?" She asked.

"Yes, that's the one." He smiled "That's where we will be staying again." He nodded.

"Ok, thanks for letting me know." She nodded and carried on up the stairs.

After covering up the broken window and clearing away the broken glass from the floor, Joseph headed upstairs to find Clarisse curled up on the bed already fast asleep. Walking over to the bed, slipping of his shoes before laying on the bed beside her. Closing his eyes when several seconds later he felt movement beside him, quickly opening them to find Clarisse snuggling up to him.

Smiling he rested his head back down, sleep taking over moments later as they lay snuggled together on the bed.

Waking some hours later, Clarisse sighed while climbing out of bed to open the curtains letting some light into the room. Turning around slowly she noticed that Joseph had brought her cases up for her, walking slowly over she unzipped them and gathered a few things together before going into the bathroom.

After having a quick shower, she slipped into her pj's and headed downstairs while slipping her robe on, leaving it undone as she headed to the kitchen. Finding Joseph sat at the island in the kitchen drinking his coffee and reading the paper, smiling when he saw her come in.

"Good morning beautiful." He smiled as she looked over "How did you sleep?" He added while standing up.

"I slept well, thank you." She whispered in a raspy voice "What about you?" She asked grabbing a cup.

"I slept well too, though I'm not liking the sound of your voice at the moment." He said standing beside her, placing his hand up onto her forehead "How are you feeling?" He asked, looking into her eyes.

"Oh Joseph, I'm okay." She whispered "My voice is just raspy from all the crying I done yesterday." She said and watched him take her cup from her hand.

"I see, well let me get you a cup of warm soothing tea." He smiled, putting his hand on her side, under her robe and kissed her cheek "Would you like anything to eat?" He asked and moved over to the counter.

"We don't have anything, do we?" She asked while moving and sat at the island.

"We do, I went shopping while you were sleeping." He said looking over with a smile "And I've fixed the window, everyone back home knows where we are too and also the neighbors here, they send their love to you."

"How long have you been up then?" Asking in surprise as he turned around.

"You do realize that it's four thirty right?" He asked while turning to her as she gasped "You slept for thirteen hours."

"Wow, I've never done that before." She said and slumped back in the chair.

"Well you needed it I think." He answered while coming over and placed her cup down in front of her "There you go." He smiled while sitting back down.

"Thank you." She nodded and took a couple sips "Mmm that is good." She said wrapping her fingers around the warm cup as she rested it back on the island in front of her "You know what I would love to eat?" She asked.

"What?" Joseph smiled across the island to her.

"I would love some of your Grandmothers pizza."

"Well I can't cook it the way she did since we do not have a brick oven but I do think we have all the ingredients to make it," He said smiling at her "If you will help of course?"

"What would you like me to do?" She asked standing up.

Opening the refrigerator he pulled several items and instructed her to chop several things as he set off making the secret sauce. Once the pizza was in the oven they quickly cleaned the kitchen together, moving like a well oiled machine. Each stole quick glances of the other as they completed their task.

"Would you like to eat out on the balcony?" Joseph asked while taking two plates from the cabinet.

"That would be lovely," She nodded "I"ll be right back." She said as she made her way into the other room as Joseph checked the pizza in the oven. She slipped back into the kitchen and out to the balcony without him noticing, placing two candles in the center of the table she re-entered the kitchen and offered to carry the wine glasses and bottle out as he brought the pizza.

Stopping in the doorway watching as she lit the candles he couldn't help but smile "That was a sweet thought." He said and made his way over to place the hot pizza down on the table and began slicing it.

Joseph watched as Clarisse savored every bite of the pizza, he couldn't take his eyes off her as she licked her lips to retrieve a bit of sauce "Mmm this is so delicious." She nodded while grabbing a napkin and wiped her mouth, looking at Joseph as she placed it back down "Do you remember the first time you made this for me?" She asked and watched as he nodded.

"I do and I remember you saying that it was the best thing you have ever tasted." He smiled.

"It was and it is still my favorite." She nodded and sipped her wine.

"Do you remember what we did after that?" He asked watching her as she thought back to the day while putting her glass down.

She nodded "I do."

Standing he extended his hand to her "Would you care to dance my love?" He smiled down at her.

Accepting his hand she stood "We don't have any music?"

"We have never needed it before." He said kissing her lightly on the lips as he drew her body closer to his "Besides I'm sure I hear music when I hold you in my arms." He finished as she rested her head against his chest as he kissed the top of her head, relishing in having her in his arms again. As the pair moved around the small balcony they could each feel their souls healing each other and things being made right in their world.

After dancing or more like swaying for a time Joseph felt Clarisse shiver in his arms "Let's get you inside, it's getting cold out here." He said hugging her tightly before taking her into the sitting room standing in front of the fireplace they found themselves once again swaying to the music of their souls as the fire warmed them both inside and out.

Joseph's lips found her neck as he placed slow sensual kisses along her neck, moving his hand slowly from her waist sliding it under her pajama top and up to her breast rubbing his thumb across her taut nipple. The move however caused Clarisse to pull back completely from his embrace, taking him by surprise.

"I'm sorry...I guess I just got caught up in the moment." He said as he reached for her but that only caused her to draw further away "Clarisse what's wrong?" He asked moving over taking her hand as he knelt down in front of the chair she was now sitting in.

Wiping the tears from her eyes "I don't want you to think that I'm using you." She whispered.

"Oh Clari Bear," He said wrapping his arms around her waist as he rested his head on her chest "I'm sorry I said that and I know that I can't take it back but you must realize that I said those words in the heat of the moment, I was hurting and I took it out on you." Lifting his head he stared straight into her eyes "I love you Clarisse Elizondo and I would make love to you no matter the reason, my heart simply can't deny you anything." He whispered.

"I love you too." She whispered, turning slightly and pressed her lips against his while moving her arms around his neck.

Just as the kiss started getting heated Joseph's cell started ringing, both sighing. Clarisse watched as he jumped up to answer it.

"It's your phone?" He said looking over at her as he pressed answer "Hello."

"Hi Daddy, it's just me." Lena exclaimed.

"What are you doing with your Mom's phone young lady?" He asked while looking over at Clarisse as she asked who it was "It's Lena."

"Is Mommy there? I want to talk to her." Lena giggled.

"Of course she is flower," He smiled while walking over to her "She would like to talk to you." He said extending his hand to her.

"Thanks." She answered while taking the phone and put it up to her ear "Hello darling." She said looking down as Joseph headed up the stairs.

Clarisse remained downstairs talking to Lena then Olivia, before talking to Lena again. Heading upstairs several moments later and into the bedroom to find Joseph sat on the bed, reading his book.

"Joseph." She said walking over to the bed as he looked up "She would like to talk to you again." She said handing him the phone.

"Ok, thank you." He smiled while taking the phone from her as she lent over, putting her hand on the back of his head, kissing his forehead before walking away "Hello flower." He said while watching Clarisse head into the bathroom.

Several moments later he hung up just as Clarisse came back into the bedroom.

"Well that call was quicker than what I thought it would be." He said placing the book on the nightstand and his glasses on top.

"Is that why you came up here?" She asked while standing beside the chair, checking her robe pockets.

"Yes." He nodded "I can't believe she has your phone though." He said watching her slip off her robe and place it over the back of the chair.

"I know." She nodded "I know I don't need it right now, but still... I just wish she never had took it to Paris with her." She said turning around.

"Maybe it's a sign that we should get her, her own, then she won't be taking ours." He chuckled.

"Maybe." She nodded while standing beside the bed, putting her hand on his shoulder.

"What are you doing?" He asked.

"Shh." She whispered.

Placing her knee on the bed beside him, she moved, straddling him on the bed. Framing his face in her hands she kissed him before he could say anything else, arching her back as he ran his hands slowly up her thighs, cupping her bottom as she broke the kiss.

Staring into his eyes "I have to tell you something." She started as he nodded "I lied to you earlier." She whispered, kissing him a couple times as he slipped his hands up her back, under her pajama top.

"You did? About what?" He whispered between kisses as he caressed her lower back.

"You said that I had said, the pizza was the best thing I had ever tasted?" She whispered while locking her arms around his neck, staring into his eyes as he nodded "And I said that it was and still is my favorite?"

"Yes, what about it?" He asked, moving his hands to her sides.

"Well, it may be still my favorite, even after all these years." She whispered between kisses as he moved his hands up and down her back "But it's not the best thing I have ever tasted." She whispered, kissing down his jaw and neck as he tilted his head a little.

"Oh really now?" He asked as she lifted her head.

"Mmmhhmm." She nodded, kissing him several times as she moved one of her hands to the back of his head "It may have been the best thing then, but it's since changed." She whispered, feeling his hands cup her bottom again.

"What is it now? If I may ask?" He asked, watching her lift her head.

"You're the best thing I have ever tasted." She whispered, staring into his eyes the whole time before kissing him slowly.

Smiling against his lips several moments later as they kissed a couple times, before Joseph looked at her as she sat back a little and removed her pajama top, smiling the whole time.

"Do you realize something?" He whispered as she tossed her pajama top to one side, shaking her head "You're smiling, for the first time in weeks." He whispered "I have missed you smiling."

"I smile when I'm with the family and Emma." She said putting her hands on his chest.

"I know that, but it's a different smile somehow." He said shaking his head a little "I don't know what it is, but when you smile with them and when you smile with me it's different." He said, sitting up and wrapped his arms around her, holding her close "It's good to see you smile again baby." He whispered against her neck as she locked her arms around his shoulders.

"Thank you." She whispered as he moved them, laying her across the bed and rested his body down on hers as they shared a kiss.

Sitting back on his legs, grabbing at her pajama bottoms and panties, slowly removing them before hovering over her placing his hand on the bed beside her, kissing her slowly as she dipped her legs to the side out the way.

Smiling up at him as he sat back, getting undressed quickly before moving over her again. Making slow passionate love before laying in each others arms, Clarisse with her head resting on his chest, her arm across his tummy running her fingers in circles over his side as one of his arms wrapped around her shoulders, his other hand down on her thigh as she had her leg laid over his waist.

Slipping his hand to the back of her knee, pulling her leg further over as she laughed out and lifted her head to look at him as he smirked.

"What are you trying to do? Make me sit on you or something?" She asked as he lifted his head.

"Now that's not a bad idea." He smiled as she moved up a little and kissed him, smiling against her lips as she moved so she was laying on top of him "Ahh that's even better."

"I agree." She smiled as he moved his hands up, placing them on the back of her head as they shared a few more kisses.

Moving down his body just a little several moments later, resting her head on his chest as he lifted his to check on her as she remained laying on him. Listening to his heartbeat as they both drifted of to sleep not long after.

2 weeks later.

Coming through the front door a little past 9 on a beautiful Sunday morning, knowing that they were up Clarisse called out and looked back at Joseph as he brought the bags in. Putting them down as Lena appeared in the doorway.

"You're home." She exclaimed and ran towards them as Clarisse turned to her, flinging their arm's around each other as Olivia and Pierre came into the hallway.

"Welcome home." He smiled as Lena stood back.

"Thank you Pierre." Joseph smiled over at him then at Lena and Clarisse.

"When did you get bangs?" She asked brushing it back with her hand "You look so different." She smiled as Olivia stood beside them "Hello darling." She smiled hugging her as Lena hugged Joseph.

"Rose done it a week ago." She smiled, leaving her arms around Joseph's waist as Clarisse and Olivia stepped apart.

"Where are my beautiful Grandchildren?" She asked hugging Pierre then stepped back.

"Well Charlotte and the twins are at the Palace with her parents, they will be over later after church." Pierre answered and looked at Olivia.

"And my kids are with their father, should be here in time for church." She smiled.

"Wonderful." Clarisse smiled as she felt Joseph's arm wrap around her shoulders.

"You're looking great anyway Mom." Olivia smiled and watched as Joseph grabbed the bags.

"I'm feeling great, that couple weeks away helped a lot I think." She nodded as Lena went back through to the kitchen.

"I'm just going to take these upstairs, ok?" Joseph said as he stood beside her.

"Ok sweetheart." She nodded as he kissed her cheek then headed upstairs "Where's Emma?"

"She's here." Shades smiled as he came into the hall.

"Oh my beautiful Emma." She smiled taking her hands and kissed her fingers as Emma giggled "I will have more time with her later," She said looking at Pierre "Can you take Emma for me I need to talk with Shades."

"Of course." Pierre nodded and took Emma from him.

"Thank you darling." Clarisse nodded and looked towards Shades "Can you come with me please?" She asked and turned to walk over to the stairs.

"What's the matter? Have I done something wrong?" He asked as he followed her.

"No of course not, I just need to talk to you." She said taking his hand and started leading him up the stairs as Olivia and Pierre looked at each other then headed into the kitchen.

Walking through the suite door seconds later as Joseph looked up at them, wondering what was going on.

"We've all been through a lot this last couple months." Clarisse said leading Shades near the fireplace then turned to him "And I know that the hard times are far from over, but..." She paused to take a deep breath "I want you to have these." She said slowly taking the urn from the mantle.

"Oh Clarisse, I can't take them from you." Shades exclaimed.

"Shades," She said holding them in one arm and took his hand with the other hand as Joseph stood watching "She was our daughter yes, but you were her husband, you have every right to these." She said letting go of his hand, holding the urn out to him "It's your right to have them, not ours." She said looking down at the urn as he took it from her.

"Thank you." He whispered, slowly looking up at her "I will keep them a while longer then maybe we could go somewhere she loved and scatter them?"

"I would like that." Clarisse nodded, putting her hand up cupping his cheek as she kissed his other "Thank you Shades."

"No thank you," He said looking towards Joseph "And thank you, if it wasn't for you guys I probably wouldn't be here myself now." He said looking at the urn "I know we were only married several months, but I did love her a lot, we shared so much." He said lifting his head and looked at Clarisse as she nodded a little, putting her hands together in front of her face as if she was praying "I can't thank you enough." He nodded again and walked out.

Joseph watched as Clarisse took a deep breath "Are you ok?" He asked.

Looking towards him with a nod "Yes of course," She nodded again "And now..." She said walking over to the desk, grabbing something from the drawer before walking back over to the fireplace "This is going back where it belongs." She said standing their wedding photo back where it belonged then stepped back.

Joseph couldn't help but smile as he stepped behind her, wrapping his arms around her and kissed her shoulder as she raised it up just a little, turning her head slightly.

"I'm so proud of you." He whispered in her ear before kissing her neck as she raised one arm up, cupping his cheek as she placed her other hand on his that were placed on her tummy "I love you so much." He whispered and watched as she turned in his grasp.

"I love you too." She whispered, kissing him as she put her arms up, locking them around his neck. Stroking her back as she buried her face in the crook of his neck when suddenly the door flung open, taking them both by surprise.

"Grandma?" Aimie giggled as they stepped apart.

"Aimie?" Clarisse exclaimed as the young girl ran for her "Oh Aimie." She exclaimed as they flung their arms around each other, lifting her of the floor supporting her with one arm as she moved her other up, placing her hand on the back of her head as they hugged.

"Grandpa." Arie smiled as he ran in the room, rushing over to them as Tom appeared in the doorway.

"What are you doing here?" Joseph asked as Aimie and Clarisse looked at each other then looked over at Tom as Aimie rested her cheek against Clarisse's.

"Well we were meant to come yesterday but Livy said you wasn't back till today so we came today instead." He smiled as Clarisse put her free arm around Arie "They have a week off school so I wondered if you'd like them to stay here with you a few days?" He asked.

"Oh that would be lovely, thank you so much Tom." Clarisse nodded "I would love to have them stay with us."

"Yes!" Aimie giggled and hugged her tightly.

"They can stay till next Sunday if that's ok with you?" Clarisse asked as he nodded "Great, thank you so much." She said putting Aimie down and rushed over to him, giving him a hug as Joseph and the children watched.

"Anytime, I promised you will see them as much as you can, didn't I?" He asked.

"You did." Clarisse nodded as they stepped apart.

"And I keep to my words." He smiled as Aimie rushed back over to her.

"Thank you Daddy." Aimie smiled as Clarisse lent over a little, wrapping her arms around her shoulders and kissed her cheek.

After a few minutes Tom left, leaving Aimie and Arie with them for the week. Clarisse and the family never made it to church that day, which did surprise Pierre but he was just glad to see his Mom happy and smiling again.

Spending the whole day together as a family, something that they all needed.