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A few days later, the graveside service was over, and everyone came back to the house to celebrate her grandfather's long life. And to eat all the food that was dropped off earlier. She closed the front door after the last guest left and looked around the empty room. So, this was how it was going to be for the rest of her life. Quiet, cold, and alone.Then Tom popped out through the kitchen doorway, his arms raised in the air. "Everything's cleaned up and ready to go back to the neighbors. We can deliver the dishes in the next few days.""Tom, thank you so much." She hugged him."I have an idea I'd like you to listen to."Edie leaned back and looked into his eyes. "I hope it's good," she said."I was thinking you need a change of scenery. My place is small, nothing like this, but it would be different. Sometimes it helps to get away and put things into perspective. You could come to my place for a day or so."Edie bobbed her head."I'll sleep on the couch, and you can hav
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When the bedroom door opened and Edie stepped out, Tom couldn't form any words. His mouth was dry and heart racing. He ogled her from head to toe. She was beautiful. She wore a clingy red dress that hugged all her curves, and the deep V-neck revealed the tops of her breasts. She wore black stiletto heels that made her legs look like they went on forever."Y-you're beautiful, Edie," Tom stuttered, imagining her legs wrapped around his waist. Edie twirled around. Tom saw her back was bare to her waist, and he locked his legs to keep from dragging her to his bed. I'm the one who wanted to go slow, but I don't know how much more I can take.Edie twisted around until she was against his chest then asked, "Still want to wait?"Tom's body said no, but his heart said yes. She was vulnerable and he didn't want to take advantage of her. But how could he control himself?He leaned in and kissed her lips. "Let's go. Are you hungry?""Starved, but not for food." She winked at him."You'
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While Tom unlocked his apartment door and flipped on the lights, Edie admired his profile, solid jawline, and a straight nose. He was clean shaven, which she loved, and he took her breath away every time. He ushered her inside, and she dropped her wrap on the back of the couch, turned to him, and hugged him."I had the best time of my life tonight, and I don't want it to end by going to bed by myself." Edie kissed his neck and nibbled on his ear."Uh-huh, me, too. But are we ready?" Tom whispered by her ear. He swayed as if still dancing and she went right along with him."Ready for what? For sex? I've been ready." Edie spoke softly against his lips."I haven't been in a relationship for quite a while," Tom said. "And you want to know why?""Why?""Because I don't want a frivolous one-night stand. I want a relationship where we are both serious and agree on the same thing.""What's that?" Edie stopped dancing and looked into his blue eyes. Her knees weakened, and she clun
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The following morning, Edie woke and lay still. Where was she? It didn't smell like her room at Gramps, and it sure wasn't her prison cell. The scent of sex was strong. Her legs were wrapped around something hard and hairy, like a man's leg. She squinted and then peeked out. A very muscular forearm lay across her chest, caressing a breast. She turned her head and her gaze found Tom's unusually dark-blue eyes staring into hers."You are so beautiful, Edie. Where have you been all my life?" Tom caressed her cheek with his knuckles."I think we've both been hiding in plain sight." She settled into the bed, still tired, snuggling closer to him, glad it was Sunday morning."Good way of putting it..""Hmph," she moaned, tugging the sheets closer, not wanting to move."You ready for some coffee?" Tom leaned over and kissed her cheek."I'm not ready to get up yet. I didn't get much sleep last night.""And whose fault is that?" Tom asked."Ooohhhh. Just a few more minutes, pleas
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Tom sat across from Edie at the bistro-size table in the corner of the living room. Between the two of them they almost finished a large pizza. Edie left the last pieces for him. He admired her beautiful face and wanted to kiss her all over. He wasn't ready for her to leave and go back to her place, either. He liked her here. she made his nondescript apartment a home. And then a lightbulb went off in his head.He thought about the idea a bit and decided to dive right in and ask. "Edie.""Yes, lover boy," she sang.Tom couldn't help but laugh with her parroting a scene from Dirty Dancing. "I've been thinking.""Uh-oh. I'm in trouble." Edie looked away, resettling in the chair."No, listen. This place is not a home to me, either. There's nothing personal of mine here. But when you're here, you light up the room. Your cute giggles bounce off the empty walls. You make it a home for me. Are you with me so far?""Yup, I follow you.""So, I was thinking. I'm on a month-to-month
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As Edie and Tom stood at the foot of her bed at Gramps' house, she felt a bit of guilt. As Edie looked up at Tom's comforting blue eyes, her mind wrestled with all the emotions running through her. She wanted him to protect her with his strength. She wanted him to make her feel safe like only he could. As his scent overwhelmed her, pushed away her fear, she burrowed against him. She could smell his woodsy, piney aftershave and could feel his warm skin against hers. His broad, muscled shoulders felt so powerful beneath her fingers, and when she glanced at his full masculine lips, a quiver slid down through her tired, aching body.She held her breath as he gazed at her through the narrowed slits of his darkened eyes. And when his lips met hers, she reveled in their softness and warmth. His kiss grew desperate and hot as his mouth devoured hers, making her ache with desire. She wanted his touch, needed him to put out the raging fire burning deep inside her, and so much more. She ran her
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Tom opened the door. "Hi, there. You must be Hank. I spoke with you on the phone.""Hank Prescott. I'm the owner of the company, sorry I'm running a little late tonight. I hope that's okay." He shook their hands."It's fine. Come on in and have a look around." Tom stepped aside, letting him inside. "This is our first time doing something like this, so you'll have to explain how it works.""I'll be glad to after I have a look around." Hank surveyed the rooms downstairs and then asked, "Okay if I take a look upstairs?""Sure," Edie said, as she clenched her hands together. I hope I'm making the right decision.She and Tom waited in the living room for Hank's return. And when they heard him coming down the stairs, Tom stepped forward and offered him a seat on the couch."Sure, thanks." Hank sat and placed his aluminum clipboard on his lap. "I need to work up some numbers here.""Go ahead. We're in no hurry." Edie glanced at Tom and shrugged. Edie sat in the rocking chair and
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Edie awoke with her legs wrapped around Tom's, and it felt so right. She'd love to wake up like this every morning. She licked her lips and swallowed."Are you finally awake, sleepyhead?" Tom nuzzled her neck.She stretched her arms above her head and yawned. "Don't you have work today?""Why? You wanna get rid of me?" Tom kissed her cheek then down along her jaw."No, of course not. I do have work and wanted to call Hank this morning." She swung her legs over the side of the bed, but Tom clutched her around the waist and hauled her back, tight to him. "What do you have in mind, mister?""We have the right amount of time," Tom said while kissing her neck and shoulder."Time for what? You're not making any sense." She wrapped her arms around his neck and ran her fingers through his hair."Time for us, for you and me to lie together and appreciate our lo - our feelings for each other.""I'd love to do this every morning, too." She kissed him with passion, arching her body
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This would be Mitch's first time of attending the entire celebration with his three best friends and their growing families. He'd get to hear all the news first-hand and share his own. Last year he and Ronnie barely had time to stop in and say Merry Christmas but this year, he had news to announce. He was married to the love of his life, and already had a six-year-old son. He smiled as he buttoned his Christmas vest. This was about as Christmas as he got, and it would have to do.Wyatt blasted through their closed bedroom door, "Slow down there, son. Where's the fire?" Mitch asked."I'm ready to go." "I see that. Where'd you get that beautiful Christmas sweater? I love it." Mitch asked."Ron'er, Mom laid clothes on the bed and put on everything.""That was nice," Mitch said, as the bathroom door opened, and Ronnie stepped out.Mitch smiled; his wife was so beautiful, her eyes wide and her face glowed. She twirled around in her red sweater with a green print Christmas scarf
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December 24thRonnie woke, still tired. She moved closer to Mitch and he automatically pulled her closer. "I'm still tired. Is it really time to get up?"Mitch rubbed her arm, "Me too," he mumbled. "What's all the noise out in the kitchen?""I don't know, it's probably Mom, Marie and maybe Tory making breakfast. Wyatt, hopefully, is still asleep," Ronnie said, her voice hoarse."So many things to do today. I need to wrap presents," Ronnie yawned stretched her arms over her head. "Maybe you can take Wyatt to the office.""Don't need to, I hired two new deputies who are working the next few days. I actually have a few days of vacation now. Maybe your mom and Tory could keep him occupied out there.""Maybe," Ronnie said, then Mitch kissed her neck. "Oh, a little frisky this morning.""Every morning, but we never have time, remember?""Oh, I remember, then I can't take my eyes off you while I'm at work.""Do I distract you?" Mitch said in a sing songy voice."Yes, you d
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December 23rdRonnie helped clear the table and put leftovers away. "Wyatt, will you please go and get your shower and ready for bed now?"Wyatt did a double take and screwed up his nose. Ronnie wasn't giving him a chance to ask why or to say, "it's too early." She explained it, "I know it's early, but we have to share the water with everyone else who wants a shower.""Okay," Wyatt said before he scurried up the stairs.Mitch came up behind Ronnie, wrapping his arms around her waist. She tilted her head back and kissed his lips. "Still nine?" She asked."Yup, I'll be getting a shower next while you tuck him in and then it'll be nine, I'm hoping anyway.""Sounds good. I'll play with the baby until Wyatt is done and then after a story, I'll meet you in bed." Ronnie smiled when Mitch kissed her neck. The anticipation was unnerving. Marie and Janet were having after dinner coffee at the breakfast table back and suggested playing cards. Tory handed Angelina to Ronnie while Ma
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Marie wiped her hands on her apron and then pretended to cry; her knuckles rounded in her eyes. "Don't I get a hug? I missed you the entire time you were gone." "Sure," Wyatt said as he left Ronnie's side to hug her."Oh, that felt so good. Thank you." Marie said."Something smells good. Are you baking cookies?" Wyatt asked."No, I did that earlier and don't worry, I left some for you to decorate. And do you know what we're going to do with all the cookies then?" Marie asked."Eat them till they're all gone," Wyatt guessed."No, silly, we, you and I, and maybe Janet here if she wants to help, are going to put them in these pretty containers and deliver them." Marie explained, her hands on her hips."Why would we deliver them? To who? I thought they were for all of us." Wyatt's eyes welled with tears."Oh, dear boy, don't worry. There will be plenty for us, we aren't giving them all away. The people we deliver them to aren't able to celebrate Christmas, they elderly and
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After a quick hug for Ronnie's parents when she met them at baggage claim, she said, "Hi Mom, and Dad, how was your flight?""It was a long, I can tell you that much." Her father, John Travis exclaimed. "I'm ready for a nap.""You're in luck. I happen to know a great B&B that has a room with your name on the door." Ronnie chuckled as she helped load their suitcases into the trunk. "How's Tory and the baby?""The baby really getting cute, and you can talk to Tory yourself and find out how she's doing." Ronnie's mother Janet said, her voice tailing off at the end.Once settled in the back seat, Ronnie asked, "Do you need to pick up anything before we head home?""Nope, I'm anxious to get to that bed you talked about." He father mumbled.During the quiet drive home, Ronnie explained Wyatt's appearance to them and that he may become their adopted son, hence their grandson. When there was no response from the back seat, Ronnie asked, "Is that okay with you?""Oh honey, of cour
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Ronnie stepped out of the bathroom, saw Wyatt standing right where she'd left him, "Oh Wyatt, why didn't you go the kitchen and find Marie?" She asked him.He was immobile, his head hung, staring at the ground. She reached out her hand and said, "Come on, there's nothing to be afraid of. I'm not going to run off or disappear, I promise."He grasped her hand and squeezed, then they walked to the kitchen together. Marie was putting something in the oven to slow cook for dinner. "Good morning, you two. How are you doing today, Wyatt?""I'm not in trouble yet, am I?" He looked at Ronnie."Of course not. I can't even think of anything you've done since you've been here to be in trouble about. And just so you know, if or when you are in trouble, I'll make sure you know why and what the punishment of any is. Now let's eat." Ronnie smiled at him."How about French toast, Wyatt? Do you like that?"He shrugged. "Let's give it a try if you've already made it, otherwise we can have
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The following morning, Ronnie woke up late, or so she thought, because there was more light poking in her squinted eyes. She tried to move but something heavy was laying halfway across her chest. "Mugsy, come on, time to get up." But there wasn't any change. She opened her eyes and looked in the childish face of Wyatt. He was laying on her left shoulder, rolled into a fetal position and hanging onto his teddy bear's one arm. Awe! She smiled.There was no way she could get out of bed without waking him. She reached for her phone and checked the time. It was after eight, Mitch had already gone to work, and Mugsy probably got up with him for breakfast. She caressed Wyatt's baby-soft cheek and brushed his light brown hair off his forward. He needed a haircut, she thought. Then his hand released the bear from his grasp and wrapped his arm around her neck. I love you too, Wyatt, my sweet innocent boy. She rubbed his arm that lay across her neck and studied his face. He smiled in his sle
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Ronnie ran into a number a shops, and bought underwear and socks for Wyatt as well as deodorant. She also found a toy store and, with the help of the clerk, was able to provide her with an assortment of games and toys for her to select from. Her choices filled two bags. "Can I leave these here until my husband can bring the car around? We're parked a couple blocks over." Ronnie asked the store clerk while on the lookout for Mitch or Wyatt. They had to be done by now and waiting on her."Sure, I'll put your name on them and keep them behind the counter. What's your name?" She asked."Rogers," Ronnie answered and smiled."Like the Sheriff?" She asked."Yes, exactly, I'm his wife." Ronnie said."I heard about him getting married, but I didn't realize he had any children," the clerk stapled the paper onto their bags."Thank you and Merry Christmas!" Ronnie said as she turned and headed out the door. She stopped in front of a store that cut off the bitter cold wind and called
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Ronnie took everything out of Wyatt's small suitcase and placed it on the bed to take inventory. He only had a few shirts and some 'hi-water' short pants. No sweaters, or long pants. He'd have to wear the pants and every shirt he had. Two pair of clean underwear included but looked way too small. "Okay, sweetie, this is what we're going to do. You can wear all these shirts today, so which one is your favorite?" Ronnie asked.Wyatt looked them over like he'd never seen them before, then chose a blue Batman one. Ronnie helped him remove his pajama top and get the T-shirts on one after the other. The outer one he chose was long sleeve and fit perfectly over the others. Then she handed him a pair of pants, the longest ones she could find. "You put clean underwear on last night after your bath, right?" Ronnie asked. Wyatt nodded."You look nice and warm," Mitch proclaimed from the doorway. "Maybe we ell be able to sled ride later after all.""After a few stores, he'll be fine
