Chapter 51

David and Becca returned to her condo around 11:45 p.m. David was getting concerned about her. The worry and stress about Katie's condition was starting to show. Not knowing how else to help her, he was determined to be there for support as long as she needed.

Becca headed to the kitchen to get a glass of water and a Tylenol PM. She knew she needed to sleep or she would end up getting sick. She had to take care of herself so she could be there for everyone else. While she was standing by the kitchen counter David came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.

"Hey, sweetheart, why don't you take a quick shower and then we can relax a bit before going to bed?" he suggested, kissing the top of her head.

Becca turned around laying her head on his chest. "That sounds like a good idea, and the last part sounds even better." Becca sighed.

She went up to take a shower while David lit a fire and put on some quiet music, hoping it would help her relax. He poured himself a glass of wine while he waited for Becca to finish her shower. A few minutes later she reappeared, fresh from her shower. David smiled, thinking how adorable she was in her pajama pants and tank top. He poured a glass of wine and handed it to her.

"I feel better. It's amazing what a shower can do for you." Becca smiled.

David patted the sofa beside him, "Come sit with me." he invited.

She sat down next to him on the sofa. He put his arm around her shoulder pulling her closer. They sat in silence for a few minutes gazing into the fire. Becca let out a sigh, looking up at David, "David, I want to thank you again for being here. It really means a lot to me." She said.

"You don't have to thank me. I want to be here." he assured her with a kiss. "I'll be here as long as you need me." he added.

Feeling the tension in her shoulders, David suggested, "Let me work out some of that tension, sweetie."

Becca was more than willing to comply. She moved to the floor in front of him and cushioned herself with a couple of pillows. He gathered her hair laying it over her shoulder, then began massaging her shoulders, his strong fingers working through the kinks. Becca groaned when he hit a knot.

"Is that too hard?" David asked, concerned.

"No, it feels wonderful." she assured him. "I didn't realize how tense I am."

He continued his gentle massage until he felt her shoulders relax.

Leaning down he kissed the side of her neck, "Time for a young lady to get to bed." he whispered.

He stood up helping her off of the floor and lead her upstairs to her bedroom. He turned back the covers, motioning for her to get into bed, then tucked her in as he kissed her on the forehead.

Heading toward the guest room he turned around and whispered, "Good night. Sleep well."

Becca snuggled into the covers thinking how incredibly sweet he was. Then admitted to herself her thoughts were not all innocent.

David went back downstairs to make sure the fire was out and to lock up. He headed back upstairs to take a quick shower, thinking about the beautiful woman in the next room. While he was trying so hard to be a gentleman, knowing how fragile she was right now, he could not deny the fact that he wanted to make love to her. He stepped out of the shower and wrapped the towel around his waist, then brushed his teeth and shaved. He hung the towel up and tiptoed into the guestroom, slipping into bed naked. Sleep consumed him almost before his head hit the pillow.

Becca woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. Feeling a bit warm she took off her flannel pajama pants leaving them in a heap next to the bed. She said a quick prayer for Katie's recovery as she drifted off to sleep.

The phone rang at 2:30 a.m. startling Becca out of a sound sleep. She jumped up, grabbing it when she saw Jon's number.

"Jon? Is everything ok? Is it Katie? Oh God...." Becca said, frantic with worry.

"Becca, she's awake!! She's finally awake!!" Jon interrupted. Becca could hear the relief in his voice.

"Oh, thank God! How is she? Is she talking? Does she remember what happened?" Becca fired questions at him.

"She's wonderful! Yes, she's talking. Her head hurts a little and she has a some pain from the surgery, but she's ok." Jon assured her, his voice breaking.

"Oh God, Jon. Tell her that.........oh just tell her that I love her!!" Becca said as tears of relief slid down her cheeks.

"I'll tell her, Becca. We'll see you in the morning." he said with a smile in his voice. We, he thought. Yes. We!

Becca couldn't stop smiling as she hung up the phone. Katie was awake. She was going to be ok! Saying a silent prayer of thanks she dialed Abby's cell phone. She told them the good news assuring them that there was no hurry and she would see them in the morning. She hopped out of bed and made her way to David, wanting to share the great news. In her happiness she forgot to put on her pajama pants. She quietly opened the door to the guest room, seeing David lying on his stomach, the sheet barely covering his hips. His lack of clothing didn't register with Becca, who couldn't wait to tell him that Katie was awake.

"David! David! Wake up!!" Becca said, shaking his shoulder gently.

"What? Becca? Is everything ok?" David asked groggily, as he rolled over looking at her. He didn't realize the sheet had slid down to his thighs, leaving nothing to the imagination.

"Jon just called! She is awake! She is going to be ok!!" she explained excitedly.

David sat up giving her a hug, "That is the best news I could possibly hear!!" he smiled, pulling her to him for a kiss.

Becca returned his kiss, her tears of happiness wetting David's cheek. He wiped them away as she started sobbing against his chest.

"Cry it out, baby." he whispered, putting his arms around. He knew she had to release all of the built up worry and stress. As her tears subsided she noticed the state of undress they were both in. Realizing she wanted nothing more than for him to make love to her, she reached up pulling him to her, kissing him with an urgency she could not explain. He returned her kiss, tasting her salty tears mixed with her sweet mouth.

Finally pulling back Becca said, "Please, David. Make love to me." She begged, clinging to him.

Her request caused things to stir even more than her kiss had. "Oh God, Becca. I want you so much, but I want you to be sure." he said hesitantly, not wanting her to do anything she may later regret.

"I have never been more sure of anything in my life" she assured him, looking into his eyes as her hand moved from his chest down his stomach to his already erect cock.

It was all the encouragement he needed. He laid her back against the bed, leaning over her kissing her deeply. Supporting himself with one hand, he caressed her breast with the other. Thinking to himself how perfectly her breast fit into his hand, he took her nipple in between his fingers, playing lightly. She let out a moan, plunging her hands into his blond curls. His hand roamed from her breast to her stomach, down, feeling her heat. He spread her legs, pressing his hand against her. She arched up towards his hand as he put two fingers inside her vagina, slowly moving them in and out. He took his fingers out and rubbed her clit, causing more moans to escape from her lips. Becca reached down to his hard cock, running her soft hands over his length. God, she though, he is so thick. He moved her legs further apart positioning himself above her, entering her gently. Becca wrapped her legs around his muscular ass, fully accepting him inside of her. His girth caused her vaginal muscles to spasm as he moved deep inside of her, bringing her to orgasm quickly. Feeling the tremors from her release, David plunged into her, not able to hold back his own climax. He rolled off of her, putting his arms around her and pulling her to him. He kissed her on the forehead, neither of them saying a word. They fell asleep thanking the Lord for Katie's recovery and for allowing them to find each other.

The next morning they woke, showering together before they went back to the hospital. They arrived just as the doctor was leaving Katie's room. Holding hands, they entered the room smiling at the sight that greeted them. Jon was sitting on the side of the bed brushing Katie's hair.

Becca walked over to the bed, giving Katie a big hug. "Kat, you scared the hell out of us!!" she gently scolded her friend. "Don't you ever do that again, ok?" she added a lone tear slipping down her cheek.

David came over behind her, putting his hand on her shoulder, giving her a gentle squeeze. Becca leaned back against his hand.

"Oh Becs, honey. I'm sorry." Katie said. "Believe me, I won't ever do it again if I can help it."

She felt her own tears threatening as Jon squeezed her hand.

Hearing the door open they all turned to see Katie's parents enter with the kids. The kids rushed to her side, giving her hugs and telling her how much they loved her. Katie thought, life is good, as she smiled at them all.

Chapter 52