TEARS IN HEAVEN
Chapter Ten
February 14, 2005
"They'll be fine, now go. Have fun.
We'll see you tomorrow." Karla Dawson said, taking the children's bags
from Jack.
Rose and Jack were back in Chippewa Falls for
the first time in three years, visiting their relatives. Since it was
Valentine's Day and Jack's birthday was only five days away, his aunt had
insisted on taking the kids for the night. Especially after they told her they
were still trying for another baby. Jack's family had been devastated when they
had been informed of his death. And to say they had been shocked when he had
called his grandmother on Christmas Day would be an understatement.
"Colin needs his medicine before he goes
to sleep. Two tablets dissolved in water..." Rose managed to get out
before Karla pushed them out the door.
"All right, two tablets. Got it. Don't
worry, I've got it all under control. Go!" She demanded.
Jack grinned sheepishly and pulled Rose down
the walk. "Thanks Aunt Karla. See ya tomorrow."
*****
After dinner, movie and going to a dance club
in Eau Claire, they headed back to the old Dawson home, one they still owned.
"Come on, Rose. Tonight is our night..." Jack urged, finally just
picking her up and carrying her inside. "You're too slow in the
snow." He teased as he set her on the couch. He moved to get up, but she
refused, pulling him down on top of her.
"Put your hands on me, Jack..."
*****
Rose lay contentedly on Jack's bare chest,
tracing the outlines of his muscles. Their lovemaking as usual, was fierce but
gentle. Intense, but caring. They always managed to take each other to new
heights each time they came together. "Hey," Jack whispered, breaking
the silence.
Rose glanced up at him. "Hmm?"
"I love you."
"I love you, too."
Jack pulled her up closer so he could kiss
her. "Happy Valentine's Day, Rosie."
Rose kissed him again. "Happy
Valentine's Day."