Chapter 30
Megan and James hurried down the hall, trying to keep quiet as they walked quickly, hoping that they haven't missed too much. James led them through the side entrance and they both sat down quietly as the minister spoke. Megan sighed quietly, they were just in time. She caught Bobby's eyes and he winked, grinning at her. Jack and Sue looked completely absorbed with each other and she found that her eyes watered when they both signed their marriage vows to each other. She didn't understand anything they said, but the gracefulness of the action overwhelmed her. James eyed her from the corner of his eye and chuckled, squeezing her hand.
After a long soul-searching kiss that left the groom frustrated and the bride embarrassed, they rose from their seat, moving towards the reception area to congratulate the couple. James met his wife on the way and Megan spent a good few minutes fussing with their two months daughter. Arms circled her waist and pulled her backwards to lean against a muscular body. "Look, its uncle Bobby." She crooned to the baby.
Bobby chuckled behind her, making a face to the over active baby. "You're late." He said. "What happened?"
Megan handed Sharon and James the baby and turned to face him, rolling her eyes. "Don't ask." She said. "There was a fire and the team that was supposed to cover us was late." She raised her arm to her nose. "I still smell smoke."
Bobby smiled, inhaling her scent as he drew her closer. "You smell great. Are you all packed?"
She grinned at him. "Yes, I'm all packed. I was all packed this morning when you asked me twice."
He rolled his eyes. "So, I'm excited, don't hold it against me. Have you talked to Jack and Sue yet?"
"No, I was just on my way, but someone distracted me." She smiled, raising her head to plant a kiss on his lips and then heading towards the bride and groom, leaving him staring at her bare back. Bobby swallowed, released his cheerful tie a little and followed her.
They let Jack and Sue have the first dance before joining them on the dance floor. Bobby held her close as they danced, his mind already racing ahead of them, anxious for things to come. He missed her in the past week, barely seeing each other as they both pulled long hours at work to compensate the days they would be absent. He couldn't believe that he will soon be home again, see the family he hasn't seen in the past two years. It will be a short visit, only two weeks, but he looked forward to it.
He lowered his hand and placed it on her waist, touching both skin and silk as they danced. She looked stunning, wearing a long dress that accented the curves he was privileged to learn up close. The color was light pink that she never wore before and he appreciated the light it added to her face. Turning his head, he smiled at her, leaning for a kiss. Their lips touched softly and she smiled into his lips, enjoying the slow exploration. She leaned her head against his shoulder again and spoke softly. "Bobby, is there something going on with Myles and Tara?"
He was surprised at the question, scanning the crowd for his team mates and finding them sitting beside each other on the chairs. "Why do you…" The question died on his lips as he watched the familiarity in the way they sometimes touched each other. Myles would absently caress Tara's hair, his hand half hidden by her head and Tara would lean closer occasionally, pressing her knee against his. Bobby grinned to himself and shrugged his shoulders. "If there is something." He said. "I wouldn't say anything about it as I never saw anything."
Megan smiled, understanding the unique problem the agents had. "They look like us when we have company." She whispered and Bobby chuckled.
"No they don't. When we're in public we're much worse."
She arched an eyebrow. "How so, Manni…" He lowered her in his arms, the song ending as he kissed her passionately.
Myles smiled, chuckling when Bobby twirled Megan in his arms and kissed her in front of the whole world. Everyone could tell they were madly in love, everyone saw they were a perfect match, completing each other. He allowed his fingers to brush against Tara's neck and she turned to face him, a smile on her face. "They look so happy together, I've never seen him so happy."
Myles nodded his head. "Sharing your happiness is a wonderful thing." He said wistfully, wondering what might happen if he will share his happiness with the world. Tara looked at him and he knew she was thinking the same things.
"Maybe it's about time we shared ours." She whispered, her heart beating furiously.
Myles smiled. "You know what it means?" His smile broadened when she nodded her head.
He squared his shoulders before reaching for her hands, pulling her closer before lowering his head and kissing her softly. Her hands migrated to his neck and she caressed his hair when he deepened the kiss, stealing her breath and giving her his own. Tara felt the world slipping away, lost in sensations and dizzy with sudden relief. They ended the kiss and grinned at each other, keeping their heads high as they walked towards the dance floor.
On the dance floor, Lucy nudged Dimitrius' shoulder. "I think you have a new project to work on." She smiled, leaning her head on Peter's shoulder while Dimitrius pursed his lips and shared a look with his wife.
"Trust me Lucy; there is nothing I would rather work on. I intend to keep my family together."
Jack smiled and tightened his arms around his wife, one hand moving to caress her hair. Sue raised shining eyes to meet his. "They are all so happy." She whispered.
"Are you happy?" He asked softly, chuckling when her eyes widened in disbelief.
"How can you ask me that question?" She rolled her eyes when he grinned. "I'm the happiest woman in this room because I just married you."
He was embarrassed by the sudden heat in his cheeks but smiled at her. "I love you, Sue, you make me the happiest man in the world." He whispered, lowering his head to kiss her softly, wishing the world around them will disappear.
It didn't take too long for them to decide that no one will notice if they will disappear from the party. They drove straight to the small, beautiful bed and breakfast they intended to spend the weekend in. They decided that they will go on a longer vacation during the summer and settled for a long weekend in a small, quiet place. They arrived just in time for dinner and Sue changed her wedding gown to a beautiful blue dress before they had a quiet dinner together.
When they finished he offered her his hand and she took it, snuggling closer as they made the short trip to their small cabin. He squeezed her hand and she smiled, turning to face him as they stood outside the cabin, the stars shining above them. He pulled her closer, his lips touching hers briefly before he lowered them to her neck, nibbling on a spot just below her ear before soothing it with his tongue. She arched against him and he sighed, her closeness alone flaming his desire. He lifted his head and waited for her to open her eyes.
Sue kept her eyes closed as she reached up for him, her lips touching his in caress. She felt his breath tickling her lips as he exhaled and she drew closer, pulling him into a passionate kiss. He sighed to her mouth, all thoughts of taking things slow flying from his mind. She was heavenly and passion and innocence and all he could do was to kiss her senseless. He brought his hands to cup her face and deepened the kiss even more, angling his body closer.
It felt like her mind was no longer a part of her body. She could do nothing but hold on, flying on higher wings then ever as the kiss grew deeper, showing her glimpses of things to come. Jack ended the kiss slowly, reluctant to part from her. He opened eyes heavy with desire and motioned towards the door to the small cabin. "Do you need some time alone?" He asked.
Sue pondered the question for a moment. The cabin had one large room with a large bed, Jacuzzi, sofa, table and a small bathroom. She shook her head and smiled at him. "No, I want you to come with me."
He joined her inside, helping her to remove every single pin that held her wonderful, silky locks in a sophisticated knot. He caressed every strand of hair that fell on her shoulders until her golden hair finally cascaded freely and he smiled. "I love you." He whispered. "With all my heart."
She smiled at him, reaching to release his tie. "I love you too, Jack."
They took their time in exploring slowly, enjoying every touch, every kiss, every breath. They kissed gently, softly, passionately, yearning for more. Finally, they were together and yet it seemed like their longing for each other only grew stronger. He carried her to the bed, leaving the lights open, kissing her hungrily as they slowly undressed each other. Sue felt her body buzzing with energy, his touch inflaming as he caressed her. She returned his kiss with equal ardour and they lost themselves, the world fading away as they loved each other.
Death visited the room. Next to the tub, on the floor, was a dead woman. Her black hair was covered in blood and the red liquid pooled around her.
The woman died instantly, the small gun was next to her.
She raised her head from the bodies to look at the room around her, surprised to see the scene she was in. She knew it was a dream, knew she had no reason to dream about it again. The door opened with a loud 'bang' and she was surprised to see Bobby standing there, his hands in his pockets, wearing his vest and dark uniform. He stared at her in wonder. "Why are you dreaming about her?" He asked and she shook her head, terrified of the answer, she knew the reason for her fears and she smiled sadly at him.
"Because history repeats itself."
She woke up with a start, gasping for air as her eyes adjusted themselves to the dark room. She sighed when she glanced towards the empty space beside her. He was still on assignment, probably won't be home till tomorrow. Taking a deep breath, she got up and walked towards the kitchen, intent on relaxing with a cup of herbal tea.
Two weeks without him were a nightmare and the last two days even more. She arrived to the bullpen around lunch, planning to ask Sue and Lucy out for lunch, she even thought of inviting Myles but he already ordered a sandwich from the deli. Jack, Bobby and Tara were sent to New York to help with a case and the remaining team all waited for them to return.
The call from the New York office was unexpected and Dimitrius picked it up with a frown, immediately informing them that one of the stings turned deadly when shots fired. There was a sudden noise in her ears and the world seemed to shift around her. She blinked several times, she suffered from dizziness for several days now and the mere scent of her favorite sandwich that came from Myles' desk caused her stomach to lurch suddenly. Trying to stable herself, she heard someone calling for her and the world turned pitch black.
She returned to her senses quickly, finding herself on the floor with her legs propped up on a chair. Myles was the first to talk. "They're alright, Megan, just scratches and bruises, nothing more." She nodded her head, the world still unsteady. Sue insisted that she should see a doctor and she agreed, suddenly realizing what was happening.
The doctor confirmed what she failed to see. She knew she was late but assumed it was stress related or medical related as she was very sick when they returned from Australia. She was pregnant and just as before it wasn't planned. She was stunned, they were careful every time, they were responsible adults, how could it happen?
She curled herself on the sofa, wrapping a blanket around her shoulders. She talked to him that evening and he sounded tired and upset. He told her he missed her and she silently wondered what his reaction will be. She knew him for almost a half a year now, she trusted him with her heart and her life and yet there was that small voice that insisted they were all the same, an echo from her past turning to be the source of her present fears. What if he doesn't want the baby?
The sound of keys from the doorway startled her and she glanced towards the clock, it was only four a.m. She placed her cup on the table and walked towards the door, smiling when Bobby opened it quietly and lowered his bag to the floor. He grinned when he saw her and she fused their bodies together, her heart beating furiously in her chest. He crushed her to him, murmuring words into her hair as emotions seemed to choke him. He didn't know how long they stood like that, clinging, holding, touching. He heard her whispering and smiled. "I missed you Bobby."
"I missed you too, Meg. Two weeks without seeing you is two weeks too much." He sighed, caressing her hair softly and leaning for a kiss. Megan smiled, standing on her toes and reaching out for him. Their tender exploration soon turned heated as they clung to each other. Bobby groaned as he picked her up, her hands cupping his face as she kissed him, showing him without words how much she missed him. He lowered them to the bed, his kisses hungry and needy, his passion rising with every caress as he finally surrendered to his desire.
She kissed him deeply, moving closer as he settled her closer to him, their heartbeat slowly returning to normal. "I love you." She whispered, smiling when he tightened his embrace and kissed her hair.
"I love you too."
She snuggled closer to him, her leg sneaking between his, remembering a night under the stars in Australia. Bobby's home was magnificent in its simplicity and the romantic night he planned was amazing. She remembered assuming his first time with a woman was probably in the barn and he admitted, with a red face, that the straw is very itching on bare skin. She couldn't stop laughing and he just waved his finger at her and made her spend the night with him under the stars, adding straw to their sleeping bag as a joke. Their short time in Australia only made her love him more.
"Bobby." She whispered and he mumbled something in reply. She raised her head from his shoulder and he opened his eyes, smiling at her. "I'm pregnant."
He blinked several times and Megan was sure he didn't understand her when he turned her to lie on her back and he positioned himself on his side, his head leaning on his hand. His eyes were wide and dark as he moved his other hand to caress her stomach. She felt exposed under his gaze, the sheet barely covering her waist. He was silent, he didn't tell her that everything will be alright and that he will take care of her, he didn't promise her the world. He just gazed at her with bright eyes and a wide smile that illuminated his face while he caressed her stomach.
"Marry me." He whispered and she shook her head, tears threatening to fall.
"I don't want you to marry me because…" She trailed off when he got up and walked towards his coat, pulling out a small box and presenting it to her.
"I haven't slept well for two weeks. Being away from you made me realize how much I need you, how much I love you. When we got shot at two days ago all I could think about was you. I love you, I want to marry you and I want to have this baby with you. We already have a room for a nursery." He chuckled and she laughed through her tears, nodding her head and watching with fascination when he placed the ring on her finger.
She allowed him to envelope her in his arms and kissed him softly. "I love you; I was so worried when D. received the phone call."
"You were in the bullpen?"
"I fainted, that's how I found out I was pregnant. Sue made me see a doctor."
"Smart Sheila." Bobby grinned. "How far along are we?"
"Around Australia." She said, smiling when he laughed. "Are you sure you're alright with it? It's a big step…" She whispered and felt him shaking his head.
Bobby lowered his head and kissed her gently. He didn't answer her question, choosing to show her, making love to his fiancé and looking forward to everything that might cross their path. Megan kissed him passionately, accepting his love, matching his passion, the new day rising and finding them locked in a lovers embrace, making love as the sun rose.
The Graveyard shift was finally over.
~Bell 2005
Reading it now after so many years - this is one of the sappiest chapters I have ever wrote!
This was my first Sue Thomas Fanfic, I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for reading and encouraging with your comments.
Currently in WIP is 'A Summer Day' which is quite fuzzy as well.
I hope to continue revisit my other Sue Thomas Fanfics in the future.
Thanks
Bell