True Love Lasts Forever

By: Ashley
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Chapter 1
 
    Sheridan sat at the table, in the Blue Note, listening to Whitney Russell sing. The song that the young woman sung made her think of Luis so badly. She wanted to be with him. Be wrapped up in his sweet, loving embrace. But that wouldn't be happening anytime soon. Sheridan still had all of her memories. All her sweet, wonderful, beautiful, magical and loving memories of Luis. She was only faking this memory loss crap just so she wouldn't have to be in that loony bin. She looked back at Luis and smiled slightly. Damn my f*cken father, she thought. Oh Alistair Crane is going to pay very dearly for what he's doing to Luis and me. Antonio looked over at his wife. Thanks god that woman doesn't remember my @sshole brother, he thought with a smirk plastered on his ugly face.
 
     "Excuse me Antonio, I'm just going to go to the ladies room." She stood up and walked away. Luis waited a few minutes and then stood up to follow the woman he loved. Sheridan walked outside and stood in the alley. "Hey beautiful" Luis said, closing the door behind. "Oh Luis" She rushed into his arms and he held her tightly. "What's the matter Sher?" He asked. "Luis I miss you so much." She held onto him tightly as tears welled up in her sparkling blue eyes. "I miss you too baby. But just a little longer ok." He told her as he caressed her pink cheeks, cold from the nighttime air. He leaned down to kiss her lips. "Can you sneak out of the house tonight?" He asked, and she nodded slowly. "why, Luis?" "meet me at the Harmony Hills Hotel tonight at 11. Room 312" He said and slipped a key in her hand. "I'll see you later tonight, I hope" He whispered and age her one last kiss before rushing off.
 
    Sheridan walked back to the table. "Antonio, I'm kind of tired." She lied. "Would you like to go home?" He asked and she nodded her head. The two went home and then went straight to bed. It was now 10:30, she turned around to see if he was sleeping. He was, so she slipped out of bed and grabbed the bag that hung on the bathroom door. She quietly ran out the door and started up her red convertible. Sheridan sped off and headed for Harmony Hills Hotel. When she was younger she'd never thought of doing this stuff. Marrying a guy she didn't love and sneaking off in the middle of the night to have an affair with his brother. She arrived at the hotel and parked her car. She grabbed the bag that sat in the passenger seat and stepped out of her car.
 
    Sheridan walked into the lobby and was met by Luis. "hey handsome" She said looping his arms with his. "Hey beautiful. What's in the bag?" He asked. "A surprise" She whispered in his ear seductively. He pressed the elevator button, it dinged and they stepped inside. Luis pulled her body against his and leaned down to kiss her soft lips. She wrapped her arms around him and deepened the kiss. Both were getting very overheated by the minute. Luis pulled away as the the bell dinged. The two stepped out and headed to their room. "Wow this room is beautiful. The view is breathtaking!" She exclaimed looking outside at the moon casting a glow on the water and the beach.
 
    "No baby, your breathtaking" He whispered in her ear. "Thank you Luis. Your too sweet!" She smiled seductively as she pushed him closer and closer to the bed. The back of his knees hit the edge of the bed and she pushed him onto his back. "You've been a very bad boy officer" She said, nibbling on his left ear lobe. "Yes indeed I have. Are you going to punish me?" He asked. She nodded her head and scooted off of him. "I'll be back in a few minutes" Sheridan walked back into the room wearing a black teddy and dangling red-heart shaped handcuffs in her hand. "Mmm handcuffs, how kinky" He smirked pulling her on top of him. "You've been a very bad boy! So...I'm going to have to arrest you Lopez-Fitzgerald." She told him, handcuffing both of his wrists onto the headboard. She undressed him and began her sweet, dying torture on him. She slowly slid off the black, sexy teddy she wore, and it fell down onto the floor.
 
    Luis' mouth fell open. "Wow...Sh...Sh... Sheridan" He stammered. "Oh Luis, I believe that I have just left you breathless" she smirked crawling on top of his body. "Oh baby, you always leave me breathless. Always!" He exclaimed as she planted butterfly kisses on his neck, biting gently every few kisses. Sheridan captured his lips with hers, she outlined his lips with her tongue, begging for entrance. Entrance was granted and the couples tongues dueled together as one. Luis pulled away, "Come on uncuff me so I can make love to you" He pleaded "nope" She crawled back down and took his large, erect manhood into her mouth. Later, Sheridan uncuffed him from the bed and he flipped her over onto her back and slid into her. Sheridan and Luis began to make pure blissful love.
 
     Sheridan rolled over onto her right side to face Luis. She grinned and climbed on top of him, straddling his legs. "Good morning baby." He said, bringing her face down to his. She leaned down until their lips met. She stuck her tongue out and ran it across his lower lips. Luis gave her full access and their tongues began to swirl together. Sheridan dropped the sheet that was draped across her breasts. Luis flipped them over and filled her completely. The couple began to make love, wild and passionate love. "Oh my god!!! What time is it???" She screamed jumping out of bed. "It's 6:30. Oh sh!t I hope Antonio hasn't woken up yet!" He exclaimed slipping out of bed. "I hope so too, Luis" she finished getting dressed and gave Luis a along, passionate kiss. "I love you baby. Thank you for a fantastic night to add to my wonderful thoughts of you" He said. "I love you too. Oh and your definitely welcome sweetheart"
 
    Sheridan quietly walked into the dark house. She crept slowly into the bedroom and found that Antonio was still sleeping. She hung up the bag, containing her teddy and handcuffs, in the back of her closet. Sheridan slid off her sneakers and slid into bed. She silently prayed that her husband hadn't woken up in the middle of the night, or this morning. She felt his arms slide around her and he tightened his hold on her. Sheridan tensed. The next six words hit her hard. "Where have you been all night?" Antonio asked angrily.
 
Chapter 2
 
    "Umm...Antonio, sorry I didn't mean to wake up" She said quickly. "It's ok I've been awake almost all night. Now answer my question" He told her. "Well I needed someone to talk to. So I just went up to the main house to talk to Gwen. I woke up this morning in my old bed, I guess I must've fall asleep." Sheridan said to the man that lay beside her. "Oh ok. Well I'm going back to sleep" "Ok Antonio" She whispered. She let out a big sigh of relief. Antonio was so dumb, he actually believed what she just said. She unwrapped his arms from her waist and she slid out of bed. Sheridan entered to the bathroom and took off all her clothes. She stepped into the shower and turned on the water.
 
    She stepped out into the crisp, Winter, New England weather and walked over to her convertible. She climbed in and started it up. After waiting a few minutes for it to warm up she started driving up the hill that led to the main house. Sheridan turned the knob that was attached to the front door and let herself in. Both Gwen and Ethan were descending down the stairs. "Sheridan, good morning" They both greeted. "Good morning." Sheridan smiled. "Gwen, can I speak to you? Ethan if you don't mind, this is kind of girl talk" "No, I don't mind. I'm going to go back upstairs and get little Ethan" Ethan said and went back upstairs. The two women went and sat in the Parlor. "Sheridan, what's the matter? You look terribly upset" Gwen exclaimed, wrapping a comforting arm around her best friend.
 
    "Gwen, I hate being married to Antonio! Look can we just get out of this house so we can talk? This house spooks me out to much! It might even be bugged, who knows?" Sheridan said. "Yeah sure. Let me just tell Ethan" Gwen got up and waked over to the bottom of the stairs. "Ethan" She called. "Yeah babe?" Ethan asked, carrying little Ethan on his back. "Sheridan and I are going to go out for a little while" "Alright hunny." Ethan gave his wife a long, passionate kiss. He watched as the two women left and climbed into Sheridan's red Mercedez convertible. "Ok Sheridan, continue what you were saying." Gwen said. 'Well as I said before I hate being married to Antonio. Gwen I'm so scared to get our marriage annulled. I know my father will come after me, and he'll know doctor Ackland never washed away my memories of Luis."
 
    "I'm really sorry" Gwen said softly as they pulled up into the parking lot of the Book Café. "Oh Gwen, what did I ever do to deserve this kind life?" She sighed, laying her head on the steering wheel. Gwen rubbed Sheridan's back gently. "Sweetie you didn't do nothing! Don't ever think that you did something" They stepped out into the cool air and walked into the Book Café. "Go and find us a table. I'll get our coffees." Sheridan went and found a little table in the corner of the room. He watched as the tall, beautiful, sexy, blonde slid into the chair. "God, she's so beautiful" He thought to himself as he sipped the hot liquid from his cup. He watched as Gwen sat across from Sheridan and handed her a coffee. "Sheridan you'll be mine, no matter what I have to do. Or who I have to kill" He exited the Café and headed home.
 
    "Hunny, you'll be with Luis again. Soon." "When is soon Gwen? Huh, do you really know? I can't take sneaking out of the house at night just for a few hours anymore just to be with Luis. I want to spend more than a few hours with the man I love" Sheridan told her friend. "What do you mean sneaking out of the house at night? I wonder why" Gwen asked smiling, Sheridan just blushed. "Gwen, come on! Do you really want to know why!" "Of course and I want all the juicy details" Gwen grinned, watching her friend blush. "Luis asked me last night to meet him at Harmony Hills at 11. And of course, because I love him so much, I went. We made love and I feel asleep in his wonderful arms. God Gwen, I just wish I could be there every night"
 
    "So how is that sexy @ss man in bed?" Gwen asked, joking of course. "Just for me to know!" Sheridan smirked and finished the rest of her coffee. "Come on let's head home" Gwen said. "Nah, come on, let's go to the mall" Sheridan suggested. "Alright" Sheridan and Gwen got up from their table and headed out to do some shopping. The man, sitting in his truck, watched the two beautiful women. Sheridan Crane has such a big, sexy booty, the man whispered to himself. He watched as they opened their doors and sat in the convertible. The mystery man started the ignition and turned up the music. He backed up and followed the women to their destination.
 
    "Gwen, someone's following us, I can feel it." Sheridan said nervously. "Sher, come on, stop being paranoid" Gwen said, brushing Sheridan's feelings away. Sheridan drove up in front of the Harmony Mall, she found a parking space and parked her car. Sheridan grabbed her purse off the floor and stepped out onto the ground. She locked the door and followed Gwen to the main entrance. He watched her walk down to the main entrance of the mall with her close friend. Soon they would be together. Soon! Sheridan stopped immediately. She could feel someone watching her and they weren't far away. She grabbed onto Gwen's arm. "Sher what's the matter?" She asked.
 
     "Gwen I can feel someone watching us" She said. "Look come on, we'll leave" Gwen said. The girls walked back to the car and climbed in. She looked over at Sheridan and noticed that she was very nervous and scared. "It's going to be ok sweetie. Maybe we should call Luis" "No Gwen, I shouldn't be bothering Luis with every problem that I have" Sheridan started up the car and the two headed back home.
 
Chapter 3
 
    "Hey beautiful" He whispered in her ear while snaking his arms around her. "Hey to you too handsome" Sheridan turned around and kissed the drop dead gorgeous man in front of her. "I missed you today, Luis" She said. "I missed you too babe" He grinned down at her and leaned in for another heart stopping kiss. "Luis I have to tell you something. It's about today" Sheridan said seriously. "Sher, what is it?" He asked concerned. "Luis I went out with Gwen today. Someone was following us" She told Luis. "Sher, did this person have a Black truck, tinted windows?" Luis asked her. "Luis how did you know?" "Sheridan I didn't mean to frighten you or Gwen. Sweetie that was me. I just wanted to see your beautiful face," He said and started to caress her hips, "And your sexy body." She pushed him away.
 
    "Luis you had be scared to death. Oh my god how could you even think of doing that? If you wanted to see me you should've called my cell and I would've came to you" She exclaimed, she was half angry. But the other half of her couldn't really stay mad at the man she loved. "Sher, I'm truly sorry. I swear I had no intentions of scaring you baby." He told her, walking closer to her, he wrapped his hands softly around her wrists. "Can you ever forgive me?" He asked, a pout forming on his lips. He pleaded with his big, brown puppy dog eyes. "Oh Luis, you know I'll always forgive you. But you better not scare the shit out of me again!" She exclaimed. "I promise, I won't" He vowed and enveloped her up in his embrace. "I love you so much beautiful" He whispered in her ear. "I love you too. Forever and always"
 
    "Forever and always" He repeated and picked her up in his strong arms and carried her to the bedroom. He laid her down on the bed and came on top of her. "Thank god Antonio won't be home tonight!" He said. "Yeah I know, thank god." The couple undressed each other and made love like their lives depended on it! "Are you awake?" He whispered. "Yup, I can't sleep." She turn in his arms and turned to face him. "God Luis, I don't know what my life would be like if you weren’t here with me" She told him, placing a kiss on his heated, bronze chest. "Well you're never going to have to find out baby. I'm always going to be here with you" He rolled over a little and leaned down to kiss her soft, rose petal lips. "What the f**k is going on here?!?" Antonio screamed as he took in the sight before him.
 
    Sheridan pulled away and looked into her husbands eyes. "Antonio I'm...I'm..." She stammered. "You're what? God I can't believe I married an adultress, a whore, a slut like you!!!" He yelled. Sheridan sat up, holding the sheet tightly across her breasts, she began to speak. "Antonio I'm sorry, but I love Luis. I didn't mean for it to come out this way. I was going to tell you tonight, but you got called away" She lied. "Bullsh!t," He exclaimed, "Whatever I'm out of here. Good luck with this whore Luis. Keep this little slut intact. Make sure she doesn't have an affair when the two of you are married. Sheridan expect annulment papers. Have a nice life" Antonio stormed out of the cottage, slamming the door behind him. He didn't love Sheridan, and he knew Sheridan didn't love him. He only stayed married to her because  Alistair threatened to kill him if Luis didn't stay away from his daughter. Tonight is the night! I will have my revenge on Alistair Crane, Antonio thought angrily, storming up to the main house.
 
    Tears welled up in her eyes as she realized what Antonio had called her. "Sheridan, don't cry, please!" He begged, wrapping his arms around her. He rubbed circles on her back. "Luis I am really all those things though." She admitted. "Sheridan, don't you dare say that. You're not a whore or a slut. Ok maybe you’re an adultress, but that doesn't matter sweetheart. What matters is that we can finally be together." She smiled up at him, tears blurred her vision as she buried her body in Luis' arms. "Yes we can. At least something good came out of this" She said. He planted a light kiss I her hair. "I love you so much. Now we can finally get married after your marriage to my brother is annulled. Then we can start our little family. How many children do you want? I want at least 7 or 8" Sheridan laughed at him. "I want between 10 and 12" She said. "Mmm I'm going to have lots of fun making all those babies with you sweetie" Sheridan leaned up to kiss him and the laid back down, and more rounds of lovemaking began.
 
    "See my daughter's a slut. A little whore. Can you believe that she had an affair. And with your brother? Now what kind of brother would sleep with his sister-in-law." Alistair told him. "You son-of-a-b!tch! You robbed me of my life with my family. You made me stay married to your daughter, even though I didn't love her. I pray to god you rot in hell Alistair!!!" Antonio screamed and pulled out his gun and aimed it at the older man. "You wouldn't do it, you f*ck*n fool. You don't have it in you" Alistair said. "Burn in hell, f*ck*r!" With that Antonio pulled the trigger and shot Alistair right in the heart.
 
Chapter 4
 
    Sheridan wrapped her arms around Luis while he continued to make breakfast for them. "Luis, you don't have to do this every morning. I'm not even hungry." She told him. "Sher, I don't mind. I love doing this for you" He turned around and placed a loving kiss on her lips. "Ok maybe I am hungry. But not for food." She snaked her arms around his neck and pulled him closer. He picked her up and sat her on the counter. Luis pulled down her shorts, along with her panties. He ran the tip of his large manhood along her opening. "Luis, come on" She begged. He thrusted himself deep into her flesh and moved within her body. She began to shake, she was going to explode any minute, so was he. "Oh god Luis I'm almost there. Faster baby!" she exclaimed. "Luisssss!!!!!!!!!" "Sheridannnnn!!!!!!" Both yelled, climaxing. Luis released and held Sheridan, both of them still shaking, and in their own little dream world.
 
    "Now I can honestly say that we've christened every room" She said, as she wrapped her legs around his waist and he carried her off to the living room. "Yes we have sweetheart. It's been very fun too" He admitted, wiggling his eyebrows, laying her on the couch. "Now come rub my back, it's killing me." "What happened to it?" "You killed my back by pounding me against the cupboards" She laughed, pulling him on top of her. "Mmm I want you again" She moaned her hands running over his sexy, toned body. Luis leaned down and captured her lips with his. Before anything could get any hotter there was a knock at the door. "Oh sh!t" He mumbled and got off of her. "I know how you feel. I'm going to go throw some jeans and a t-shirt on while you answer the door" She told him. Luis went and grabbed his clothes. He threw them on and answered the door.
 
    "Theresa, Fox, Ethan!" Luis greeted, smiling. Luis picked up his nephew as his sister and her fiancee walked in. "Hey buddy, sup" "Nuttin. Where's aunty Sher?" The little boy asked, looking around for his favorite aunt. "I'm right here sweetie" Sheridan answered coming out from the bedroom. "Aunty Sher!!!" Ethan exclaimed excitedly. The boy slid from his uncle's arms and ran to Sheridan. "Hey sweetheart" She smiled down at the tiny child. One day her and Luis would have a son and hopefully a daughter too. Theresa and Fox stayed a while and chatted with Sheridan and Luis. "Well we're going to head out. Theresa and myself need a huge, huge favor" Fox said, Sheridan looked at her nephew. "Yeah Fox, what is it?" She asked. "We need a babysitter for tonight. And we thought if you two weren’t busy..." Theresa answered for Fox. "Ok, we can watch little Ethan" Luis said.
 
    After Fox, Theresa and Ethan left Sheridan plopped down, beside Luis, on the couch. She slid next to him and wrapped her arms around him. "Luis I think we need a nap" She suggested, leaning up to kiss his lips. "Mmm I guess we do. We should put our nephew to bed early and then tonight I'm going to romance you. Starting with a beautiful candlelit dinner. Then some dancing. A nice hot, soothing, relaxing bubble bath next. After that I'll give you a nice massage, then we'll finish the night off...," He paused, "with dessert" He finished, wiggling his jet black eyebrows. The two stood up and headed to their bedroom to take a peaceful nap. Tonight's going to be a fantastic night, Luis thought laying beside Sheridan.
 
Chapter 5
 
    "Come on buddy let's get you out of this tub and into bed." Luis said to his nephew. "Aww...but uncle Luis I want to play more" Little Ethan whined. "Buddy you've had a half an hour. The waters turning cold. You have to be in bed in 5 minutes. Now come on" Luis said, holding the towel open for the little boy. "Ohhh ok I'm coming" The boy huffed and stood up, soap suds clinging to his tiny body. Luis wrapped the fluffy white towel around Ethan's body and picked him up. "Hey sweetie" Sheridan greeted her nephew with a kiss on the cheek. "Hi! Uncle Luis is she going to be here when I get dressed? I don't want her to see me naked. She's a girl" "Nope she's not going to be here." Luis said, placing Ethan on the bed, he walked over to the bureau to get a pair of pajamas. "I'll be in here in a little while to read you a story." Sheridan said and walked out of the room.
 
    Luis wrapped his arms around her waist and nuzzled her neck. "He's waiting for a bedtime story" He said. "Alright. Well I better go. See you in a bit" She said and turned to leave. "I want my kiss first baby" He grinned and placed his lips on top of hers. Sheridan thread her fingers through his hair. "Mmm...Luis, stop" Sheridan said and pulled away. "What's the matter. We had something going on" He said. "Sweetie we have our nephew down the hall. I'll be back in a little while. Just work on our dinner" Sheridan said and walked down the hall to little Ethan's bedroom. "Hey little man. Ready for your story?" She asked, grabbing the book off of the shelf, and sitting on the bed beside little Ethan.
 
    Luis rushed around the kitchen, getting his supplies ready for their candlelit dinner. He grabbed the two wine glasses and the bottle of Sangria. He walked out to the living room and placed the items on the table. He then lit the two candles and sprinkled rose petals around the table and made a trail that led to the bedroom. The oven timer went off and he went to get the food. Luis had made a roast, which included meat, potatoes, carrots and onions. He served the roast with a loaf of Italian bread. He placed half of the roast in a smaller pan and brought it out to the table. Luis turned on some soft, slow music. Luis stood there, a red rose in his hand, waiting for Sheridan to come out. Sheridan exited the bedroom in a black skirt, which came up mid-thigh, a bright red tank top, and black sandals. "You look so beautiful sweetheart" He said, handing her the rose. She blushed, "Thanks Luis. The food smells wonderful" She said. "Well have a seat beautiful" He said, pulling out her chair for her. She smiled up at him and thanked him.
 
    After eating the delicious dinner that Luis had cooked, and drinking the sweet wine it was time for dessert. "Ok sweetheart I know how much you love Boston Crème pie. So I drove all the way to Boston, to the best bakery, and picked up a pie for you" Luis told her. "Aww... Luis you didn't have to do that. I'm so glad you did though. Thank you so much!" She stood and walked over to him. She sat in his lap and gave a him a kiss. "You are so good to me" She said and gave him a tight hug. "I don't mind doing these things for you. It's nothing, really. Now let me go get the pie and then we can dance" He said. While he was gone she put in one of her reggae CDs. She loved reggae and she loved to dance to it. Especially with Luis, and the way they danced. Luis entered the room, pie in one hand, a plate and a fork in the other. "What's this? You don't like the music I had on babe?"
 
    "I do. But I think we needed some reggae. We need to do some dirty dancing tonight, not slow dancing" She told him, wrapping her arms around his neck. "Yeah I guess we can do some grindin tonight instead of slow dancing. But that's after we eat this pie." Luis said, sitting on the chair and pulling her into his lap. He fed her until she was full. "Can you let me up so I can put this stuff away?" He asked nicely. "Yes but you're not putting this stuff away yet. Luis this is my favorite song. So...we have to dance to this." She grabbed his hand and they started to dance. Sheridan rubbed up against Luis, their hands entwined. She backed her a$$ in between his legs.
 
[Intro: Beenie Man]
You want a proper fix, call me,
you want to get your kicks, call me
You want your G's fixed, call me,
mi have the remix, call me
From di odda day
It's like a play some bwoy a play
Mi hear di girls callin mi
hear di girls bawlin mi hear di girls cryin out
She seh Beenie.........

[Chorus: Ms. Thing]
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three holla man
I want a dude who will time me to the fan,
a thug that can handle his biz like a man
I want a dude with the wickedest slam,
I need a one, two, three holla man
I want a dude who will do me in the van,
a thug that can handle his biz like a man

[Verse 1: Beenie Man (Ms. Thing)]
Gal, if yuh love holla at mi one time (Hey!)
Holla at mi if yuh waan di wickedest wine
I know It's been awhile but baby neva mind
Cause tonight tonight mi a gi yuh di whole nine (Hey!)
Yo! satisfaction a every girl dream
Mi love fi put it on when dem wiggle and scream (Hey!)
Well, mi get a call from sexy Maxine
She left a message pon mi answering machine she seh Beenie....

[Chorus: Ms. Thing]

[Verse 2: Beenie Man]
She waan a man fi put har inna trance
A man who know fi tun har round and mek she belly dance
Rudebwoy lovin wid a little romance
She waan to get wild but she neva had a chance
When, she seh she neva had it so deep
So right now I'm di man she definetly wanna keep
Har ex bwoyfriend use to come and drop asleep
Dat's why when mi pager start beep she seh Beenie......

[Chorus: Ms. Thing]

[Verse 3: Beenie Man]
You heard what she preferred,
she waan a man weh mek she fly like a bird
She waan a real man she don't waan nuh nerd
She waan yuh gi har it good mark mi word
I'm not a perv but mi mek she serv,
she waan di rockula well until it curve
Har ex bwoyfriend ain't got di nerve
Have har a wait and she nah get served,
so she seh Beenie.....

[Chorus: Ms. Thing]

[Repeat Verse 1]
[Repeat Chorus]
[Repeat Verse 2]
[Repeat Chorus]
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    The two began to kiss, hands began to roam. Before things could get out of control, Luis grabbed her hand, blew out the candles, and they followed the trail of rose petals that led to the bathroom. "Oh Luis, this is beautiful" she exclaimed. Luis had lit candles all throughout the bathroom, and rose petals floated in the bath water. They undressed each other and climbed into the warm water. Luis ran the soapy sponge over Sheridan's back and around to her firm, rounded breasts. "Luis" She moaned, she could fell his erection pressed against the lower part of her back. Luis dropped the sponge and his hands started to caress the sexy woman that lay against him. "Luis I want you so badly. No, I need you!" She whispered in a sexy voice. Luis stood up and got out of the tub, he helped Sheridan out and picked her up in his arms. Luis carried his girlfriend to their bed and laid her down. He came on top of her. The two began to passionately kiss. He slipped into her body and they began to make love, expressing their love in all ways.
 
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Song Used-Beanie Man ft. Ms Thing ~Dude
 
Chapter 6
 
    Sheridan and Luis walked into the Church hand in hand. Months had passed, it was now Christmas Eve. They slid in the pews and kneeled down to pray. Eve and Julian sat beside the couple. "Dear god, this year has been such a mix of good and bad. I'm truly sorry for sinning, by having an affair with my husbands brother. All I want is to be happy. And Luis makes me very happy and he always will." She whispered. Everyone stood up as the priest walked down the aisle. Sheridan loved going to church, she felt it helped her spiritually. She only hoped that in a few months her and Luis would be standing at the front becoming husband and wife. It had been 4 months since the annulment had been final. But still, Luis hadn't asked her to marry him. He still wants to marry me right? She asked herself.
    
    After mass ended Luis told his mother that he'd be at her house around 10. Sheridan was started to walk off, to go outside but Luis grabbed her hand. "Sher wait baby. We need to talk" He said, the tone he used was serious. Oh my gosh, here it goes, he's going to break up with me. She told herself. Luis brought her up to the front of the church and they sat on the steps of the altar. "Sheridan I love you, with all of my heart. It took us a really long time to get where we are today. But I wouldn't change anything about these past few years. Because all of all the obstacles we had to overcome, it made our love even stronger. And it made us even closer. I want you to be mine, in every sense of the world Sher. Marry me, please. Say you'll start a life with me. Will you?" He asked. "Oh Luis, yes. I've waited for this for almost 2 years now. I would love nothing more than to marry you" She said, tears slipping from her eyes. Luis slid the beautiful, diamond ring on her slender finger.
 
    They walked along the wharf, Sheridan and Luis couldn't have been more happier. He had another surprise for her, which was waiting for her at the corner. Luis stopped. "Luis, what's the matter?" She asked. "Baby, I have another surprise for you. But I feel so bad. I'm so sorry, Sher" He apologized. "Luis, you're scaring me. What are you sorry for?" "Let's go to the corner, then you'll see" Luis led her to the corner, where Theresa and Fox sat, with little Ethan and baby Martin. She looked at him, why did she bring him to her nephew and his sister. "Here open this and read" Luis said and gave Sheridan a manila folder. She read over the papers. "Oh my g*d I was right all along!" She screamed, causing little Martin to start crying. Theresa handed Martin over to Sheridan. "Oh my gosh Martin. mommy's so sorry sweetheart" She whispered caressing his sweet, little, tiny face. She had her soul mate back and now they had their son back. She was so happy. What would make her even more happier would be actually getting married to Luis and having lots more of children with him. "Oh Luis, we finally have our sweet, baby boy back." Sheridan slid into bed and crawled into Luis' arms. "Sher, I'm just so sorry baby. I'm so sorry I didn't believe you. I..." She cut him off by kissing him. "Luis stop apologizing. Sweetie it's alright. Really. Look let's just go to bed." He kissed Sheridan goodnight and they both fell asleep.
 
    "Mmm...Sher wake up baby. It's Christmas" Luis whispered, kissing her neck. He pulled away when her eyes flickered open. "Hey sexy, good morning. Merry Christmas" She said and leaned in to kiss him. "Merry Christmas baby. How about we start the day off with a daily exercise?" He suggested, wiggling his dark eyebrows. "How could I refuse an offer like that" She said in a hushed voice, tugging at his boxers. He slowly lifted her bright red tank top over head and threw it down on the floor. Luis removed her Grey board shorts, and her red thong. He kissed her again, his lips roaming around. Down to her neck, to her chest, to her stomach, down to her inner thighs and down to her calves. He slipped into her and made love to her like the world was going to end soon. Sending her to other worlds, making her scream with pure, blissful pleasure. The couple lay in peaceful afterglow. It was close to 10 when Martin began to cry. "Luis, can you get him. I'm going to jump in the shower." "Yeah sure babe." He gave her one last kiss before they went their separate ways.
 
    Sheridan stood in the shower. The hot water sprayed on her. She reached for the watermelon body wash and her purple sponge. She washed her body, then washed her hair. She turned around and let the hot water pound against her back. She shut off the water and opened the shower curtain. She stepped out and picked up her fluffy, white towel. She entered the bedroom and pulled out clothes from her drawer. Sheridan got dressed, than brushed her golden hair. She tied it up in an elastic. Sheridan walked into the kitchen to find her fiancee feeding Martin. "Good morning sweetheart" she said grinning down at their son. Baby Martin cooed and reached for his mother. Luis took the bottle out of Martin's mouth and handed him to Sheridan, along with the bottle. She sat down at the table and began to feed Martin. "So we're going to your mother's for dinner right, Luis?" Sheridan asked. "Yeah. She said she also has a surprise for the whole family. I wonder what it could be."
 
Chapter 7
 
    Sheridan and Luis walked into Pilar's home. Little Martin was on Sheridan's hip as she walked behind her fiancee, who was carrying presents. "Merry Christmas everyone" Both Sheridan and Luis greeted. "Merry Christmas" Fox said, giving his aunt a hug. Fox, Theresa, Miguel, Kay, little Ethan, little Maria and Pilar were all there. Sheridan put Martin down on the floor so he could play with Ethan and Maria. While Luis sat down and mingled with everyone, Sheridan walked into the kitchen to help Pilar. "Merry Christmas" She said and gave Pilar a warm hug. "Merry Christmas mija" Pilar replied as she placed the turkey in the oven. "So, Pilar what's the surprise that you're giving everyone today?" She asked. "Hunny you just have to wait and see. The surprise should be here in less than 2 hours" Pilar told the younger woman while checking the time. "Oh alright Pilar. So do you need help with anything" "No sweetheart. I'm just waiting for everything to finish cooking" "Ok. Well let's go and join everyone in the other room" Sheridan suggested.
 
    The two women walked into to find Luis, Miguel and Theresa looking at their baby books with Fox and Kay. "Oh Luis you look so cute in this picture" Sheridan said, giggling at the picture of a one year old Luis, in the bath tub. "Oh so you want to laugh?" Luis asked, she shook her head. He grabbed her and pulled her on top of him and tickled her until she cried have mercy. "Ugh Luis I can't breathe" She said. Her cheeks were all flushed. "Hey baby I'm sorry. But I just had to get you back because you laughed at my picture." He told her. She sat on his lap and looped her arms loosely around his neck. "Oh Luis, it's alright! I'll forgive you this time" He leaned up to give her a kiss. Pilar came in and interrupted the couple's strong lip lock. "Come on everyone time for dinner" She called. Sheridan slid off Luis' lap and picked up her son. Everyone went to the kitchen to eat. "Ok please seat down. Now who wants to say grace?" Pilar asked, while sliding into her chair. "I will mama" Theresa said.
 
    After hearing her daughter say grace, Pilar watched as her large family dug into the Christmas dinner she made cooked. She couldn't wait till she gave her family one of the greatest surprises that they could ever hope for. Pilar began to place food on her plate and then she began to eat. After a wonderful dinner all the guys went into the living room with their kids while the women stayed in the kitchen and helped Pilar clean up. "So Pilar, it's been almost an hour and a half. So the surprise  should be here soon right?" "Yes Sheridan. Hopefully the surprise will be here very soon!" After doing the dishes, cleaning off the table and cleaning the counters the girls brought coffee and dessert into the living room. "Come and get the coffee while it's hot" Sheridan called, placing the coffee pot down on the table. The doorbell rang. "I'll get it" Pilar said and rushed to the door.
 
    She opened the door and threw her arms around the person. "I missed you mi amor" The man whispered in her ear. "Oh my Martin, you've come back to me. I knew you would" Pilar said and started to cry softly. Martin stepped inside and closed the door behind him. "Mama who's at the door?" Luis asked. "Come on my love let's go" Pilar grabbed her husbands hand and led him to the living room where everyone was. Miguel was the first one to notice his father. "Papa?" Miguel asked. All other heads turned to the back of the room. "Yeah mijo it's me" Martin answered. Miguel stood up and walked over to his father. He embraced Martin. Next was Theresa. "Papa I've missed you so much" She told him. Everyone looked at Luis next. "Luis aren't you going to hug your father and welcome him home?" Sheridan asked. "Sher, there's no way in hell I'm going to welcome him home and forget that he left my family!" "Luis that's over now. Your father is now back with us. That's all that matters" Pilar tried to tell her son, but he just wouldn't listen, and he had a right not to.
 
    "Mama how dare you say that. You know what...Merry Christmas everyone. Sheridan and I are going to, I certainly do not need to hear this shit mama" Luis told his mother. He helped Sheridan put her coat on and then slid his on as well. Sheridan kneeled down and bundled her son in his warm fleece jacket. Sheridan apologized for herself and Luis. The three left Pilar's and headed to their own home. When they arrived at their house Luis turned off the ignition as stepped out of the car. After all these years his father was f*cken back. He couldn't believe it. Luis grabbed Martin from his car seat and walked over to Sheridan, who was waiting for him at the beginning of the pathway. He entwined their fingers as they walked up to the door. "Come on let's put Martin in bed. Then we can go to bed and talk" Sheridan said as they walked into the house. "Alright" Was all he said as they walked to their son's room.
 
    Luis sat in the hot bubble bath waiting for the woman he loved to join him. Sheridan walked into their bathroom a few minutes later, totally exhausted from trying to get Martin to sleep. "Oh Luis, I'm so tired. It took forever to get our precious son to sleep. You're going to have to give me a long massage before we go to bed." She said taking off her clothes and hopping into the water with her gorgeous fiancee. Luis wrapped his arms around her and put his head in the crook of her shoulder. She rubbed her legs against his in a seductive movement. "Mmm, baby I think it's time to get out" He whispered in her ear. "Yes I think so detective" The couple got out of the tub and headed to their bedroom for a night of hot, steamy lovin'.
 
Chapter 8
 
    The sound of someone vomiting filled Luis and Sheridan's bathroom. God help me. Make me stop throwing up, Sheridan thought, holding back her hair. She hadn't felt like this since she was pregnant with Martin. The thought of being pregnant again crossed her mind but she wiped it away quickly. She was on birth control so how could she be pregnant. No it had to be a stomach virus, it had been going around the past few days. After vomiting for the longest time she stood up and flushed the toilet. Sheridan reached for her toothbrush and brush her teeth. She walked into the bedroom she shared with Luis. Luis...Where is he? She wondered. He had took Martin to Fox and Theresa's house so they could watch him for the day while her and Luis did errands. She heard the door open and heard it slam shut. "Luis?" A minute later he walked into the bedroom and sat on the bed. "Luis what's the matter?" She asked sitting on the bed beside him. "Nothing. Are you going to get dressed or what?" Luis asked her, using a cocky tone. "Don't you dare speak to me like that!" She yelled and stormed out of the room and into the bathroom.
 
    Luis ran after her and got the door slammed in his face. Where was her Luis. Ever since his father returned, which had only been a week ago, she felt like she was losing him. She broke down in tears. And how dare he yell at her like that. Who the hell did he think he was. "Sheridan open the door. Please. I'm sorry baby" He pleaded through the locked door. Slowly, she unlocked the door and opened it. All Luis had to do was take one look at his beloved Sheridan and he wanted to kill himself. He pulled her into his arms and held her close. "I'm so sorry sweetheart. Sheridan I love you so much. I'm sorry I snapped at you." He kissed her and she responded. "Luis it's alright but I swear to god that better not happen again or you're out of here. Now tell me why you're upset" She got her clothes out and put them on the bed and began undressing as Luis told her what happened. "When I got to Fox and Theresa's my parents were there. And when I walked in my mother and sister were acting like everything was alright. Like he never left and never abandoned us. I'm so mad at my mother right now. She, Theresa and Miguel have no idea how I feel."
 
    Sheridan slipped on her jeans and clipped her bra. She sat beside her fiancee and embraced him. He needed her and she'd be there for him. "It will be alright Luis. It will, I promise. Maybe you should talk with your brother and sister." "Yeah maybe that would help. God Sher, what would I ever do without you" "Sweetie you're never going to find out. I'll always be here." She vowed. "Come on beautiful I can't let all this sh*t keep me down today. We have important stuff to do" Sheridan put her shirt on and slid on her shoes. Luis grabbed her purse for her and they were off. The first place they stopped at was a Café, which Sheridan loved, to have  brunch. "So what do we have to do today?" She asked. "Well we have to go food shopping, I have to stop at the mall for something. Then I was thinking we could look at some houses" he suggested. "The mall, what do you need, hold up. Look at houses, you want us to buy our own house?" She asked. She thought that he had wanted to live in the cottage. "Yeah I want us to buy or OWN house. I don't want to live in the cottage. That place doesn't feel like it's ours. Why you don't want our own house?" Luis asked her. "Yes I do Luis. I think we should go right after we eat. The mall and the market can wait" Sheridan was so excited, she couldn't have been more happier. In a few months she'd be marrying the love of her life. Her soul mate. Her Luis!
 
    Luis stopped in front of a beautiful two story, colonial house. Inside he could feel it. This was the house they were destined to buy. Sheridan looked over at Luis and could read his mind. This was the house that they had been waiting for. They had looked at 4 houses before coming to this one. He turned off the ignition and stepped out of the car. He opened up her door for her and she took his hand. "Sher, I think this house is it." "Yeah I think so too" They walked up to the door and rang the doorbell. A lady answered the door and asked them to come in. The woman looked about 50. "Hi my name is Sheridan Crane and this is my fiancee Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald. We're interested in buying a house and when we saw the for sale sign outside we knew we just had to stop at this house." She told the older woman. "Well I'm glad you stopped by. My name is Maureen, my husband is in the backyard. Would you like to come and look at the yard while I call my husband?" "Yeah sure. Thank you" Luis answered.
 
    "Eric this lovely couple is looking for a home. Come on and show it to them with me" Maureen told her husband. "Well the backyard is very big." Luis said aloud. "Big enough for Martin and his siblings to play in" He whispered in Sheridan's ear. She smiled up at him. "Let's go we'll show you the inside now" Eric said, lacing his fingers with his wife's. "Well here's the living room. It has a fireplace in the corner." Eric and Maureen led the couple to the kitchen/dining room. "This room is so beautiful and it's huge too." They walked through almost the whole room. The last stop they made was the master bedroom. "Well here's the master bedroom. It has it's own bathroom, with a fireplace inside and a walk-in closet." Maureen told them. They four walked back down stairs. "Thank you for giving us a tour. My fiancee and I are going to go home and talk about this. We'll give you a call tomorrow and let you know what we decided." Luis said. "Ok sir. You and miss Crane have a nice day" Eric said and showed them out.
 
    Sheridan and Luis slid into the truck. "I think we've found our home" Sheridan said smiling. "Yeah baby I think we have." He replied entwining their fingers. He started up the car and they drove off and headed to the market. "I'm so happy Luis. Everything is coming together for us" "Me too Sher, me too" They arrived at the supermarket and walked in. They shopped and then headed back home. Luis carried the bags in while Sheridan unloaded and put everything away. "Luis what time do we have to pick up Martin?" Sheridan asked. When she didn't get an answer she walked into the living room. She sat beside Luis, who was watching the movie Cradle 2 The Grave. "Luis did you hear me?" "No babe, what did you ask me?" "What time do we have to pick up Martin?" Sheridan asked. "Theresa said her and Fox would keep him over night" "Ok. Do you know what you want for dinner tonight?" "I want to take you out for dinner beautiful" He told her, pulling her into his lap. "Oh really detective?" "Yes really." He crushed his lips to hers and the two got lost in each other. Before they knew it hands were roaming everywhere. Sheridan stood up, getting ready to lead Luis to their room. She began to get really bad cramps She clutched her stomach and before she knew what was happening she passed out. Luis ran over to her. "Sher wake up" He tried to wake her but she wasn't responding.
 
Chapter 9
 
    Sheridan was rushed to the ER. Luis sat in the waiting room, worried and scared. He hadn't called anyone yet. He just didn't have the strength to get up. Eve came out, almost a half an hour later. "Luis Sheridan's fine. Go in and see her she has something important to tell you" Eve said, she kept a straight face. Luis jogged down the long hall and finally reached his fiancee's room. "Hey baby" He said walking in. "Hi" She patted the place beside her and he sat down. He wrapped his arms around her and hugged her close. "Are you alright?" "Yeah I'm fine, thanks. Luis Eve gave me some great news." "Well what is it?" "Luis we're expecting!" She exclaimed. "Oh Sher, we're having a baby! I love you so much" He kissed her softly and smiled. "Can you leave today?" "Yes. Eve's just getting my papers ready"
 
    They walked inside their home and sat down on the couch. "Luis I'm so exhausted. I'm gonna head to bed" Sheridan got up and felt dizzy again. Before she fell to the floor he caught her. "Oh my superman what would I ever do without you?" She asked. He picked her up in his arms and carried her to their bedroom. "You'll never have to find out beautiful" He laid her on the bed and laid beside her. "So what do you think this one is?" He asked, his hand spread across her flat stomach. "I think it's a girl" She said. "Hmm...I think it's a boy" He played around with her. "Well in a two months we'll know. How about we bet, $50.00." "Your on sexy" Luis said and shook her hand. She cuddled up to him as he held here. "Oh Luis I can't believe we're having another baby" she said. "Yeah me either. Oh shoot you know what, I have to call Eric and Maureen" Luis sat up and reached for the cordless phone. He dialed their number. "Hi Eric? Hi Maureen this is Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald. Sheridan and I have decided that we'd love to buy the house"
 
    "Sheridan she said that we can start moving in in a week." "Luis that's great! I can't wait to get out of here" She sighed and leaned back against Luis. "Luis I think you should ask your brother and sister to come over tomorrow morning. You should talk to them. Fox and I will take Martin and little Ethan to the park" "Alright Sher. I guess that sounds good" He called his siblings and they all agreed that they should talk. "Luis this is for the best ok. Now let's get some sleep" She said. She fell asleep within minutes. Luis stared up at the ceiling. He didn't know what he would tell Theresa and Miguel tomorrow. Part of him was scared that they'd just brush him off and forget about him. The other part, well he didn't really know what the other part of him felt. Things would change, either for the better or for the worse, for the Lopez-Fitzgeralds. He slid out of the bed and walked to the kitchen and grabbed a glass from the cabinet. He filled the glass with ice cold water. He had so many things going on in his life. He drank the last of his water and headed back to bed. 
 
    The next morning Sheridan awoke to the sound of the shower running. She slipped out of bed and headed to the bathroom. She was going to vomit any minute. She rushed to the toilet and it all came out. Luis turned off the water and grabbed his towel. He grabbed a small wash cloth and drenched it it cold water. He wrung it out and placed it against Sheridan's forehead. "Are you alright baby?" He asked. "Yeah Luis, I'm fine. Thank you for getting me a wash cloth. You're so sweet" Sheridan brushed her teeth and rinsed her face. She walked into their room where Luis was getting dressed. "Are you alright Luis?" She asked as she sat on the bed with him. "Yeah I guess. Sher, I'm just nervous. Like I don't want this to ruin the relationship Miguel, Theresa and I have" He told her. "I know what you're saying sweetheart. But you have to do this. You'll feel so much better when you get this off your chest ok" Sheridan got dressed as she watched her fiancee pace the bedroom. "Luis you're going to put a whole in our floor" She said. He looked up at her. "Sorry" He mumbled. smiled sheepishly, and left the room.
 
    Ding Dong. He stood and answered the door. "Hey!" He exclaimed, hugging his sister tightly. "Hey Miguel" Luis said shaking his brothers hand. "Alright Fox and I are out" Sheridan announced. She gave Luis a kiss and whispered "Good luck" against his lips. "Thanks babe. Have fun with Fox and the kids" "Yeah, thanks, I'll try" She walked out the door and headed to the car. "Miguel, Theresa sit down. What I need to say is important." "Alright Luis we're listening" Theresa said. Luis paced back in forth in front of them. "Look Miguel. Theresa you know I love you too a lot. I'd do anything for you two. But when you ask me why I haven't welcomed papa back yet gets me very angry. Alright for example, Theresa, yesterday morning mama and papa were at your house for breakfast. What the hell is that. I mean you guys and mama welcome him back after almost 20 years!" He exclaimed. "Luis, just let go of this. Please." "Miguel, no way! You guys don't have any idea how I feel. I mean once papa left I had to give up my dreams of going to college and becoming a lawyer. I had to get a job, help put food on the table and help pay the mortgage. And now when he comes back 20 years later you all welcome him back with open arms." Luis stopped for a moment to catch his breath.
 
    "Luis, you need to chill" Theresa told her older brother. "Chill?!? Chill?!? You want me to f**ken chill. I don't think so. Miguel, Theresa this is the way I feel. I'm not going to turn off my feelings just cause you two tell me to ok" "Alright Luis, fine. Go ahead keep yelling" Miguel said. "Miguel, Theresa have one of you, or even mama, questioned papa on his whereabouts all these years? Huh? Huh, did you?" "Luis, well...Uh...No. But Luis he's here now none of us want to worry about the past. Just let the past go. Forget about all this bull ok" Theresa said in a calming voice. "Look I'm done. Now you two can leave. Just think about what I've said today. I've always been there for you two. I feel like I'm your father and it feels like you two are being ripped from me by a stranger" Luis told his siblings sadly. Theresa was the first to stand up. "Luis I'm so sorry" She was on the verge of tears as she soaked in what her brother had said to her and Miguel. She hugged him and kissed his cheek. "I didn't mean to sound mean but I had to get that stuff off of my chest." Miguel stood up and embraced his older brother. "I'm sorry too Luis. We should've questioned papa when we first saw him" "It's alright. I just wanted you two, to know how I'm feeling about all this. How about we go out for lunch? My treat" "Sounds good big brother" The three turned to walk out the door and that's when they saw the person standing in the doorway. She'd be listening and watching them throughout the whole conversation.
 
Chapter 10
 
    "Miho How dare you!" Pilar exclaimed, walking down the steps and coming face to face with her second born son. "Mama, what do you mean" "Luis don't you dare mama me. I heard everything you said to Miguel and Theresa. You shouldn't have scolded them about welcoming your father back." "Mama I just wanted them to know how I felt about this whole situation" "Mama, we totally understand where Luis is coming from" Theresa said. "Guys, come on, let's drop this. What was said was said, get over it. Now c'mon big brother. We're going out for lunch" Miguel said, brushing his mother off. Pilar walked back out to her car. She was stunned, shocked that her son had just brushed her off like that. She watched as Theresa, Miguel and Luis drove off in separate cars.
 
    Later that day, Sheridan walked in and saw her fiancee sitting on the couch. "Hey baby" He said, grinning at her and their baby boy. Martin was on his mother's hip. He reached put for his father. Luis gladly accepted his son and watched as Sheridan walked away. Martin laid his head contently on his father's shoulder and soon fell asleep, with his little thumb in his mouth. Luis put Martin in his crib and walked off to find Sheridan. "Hey Sher, what's the matter, baby?" He asked, planting a soft kiss on her neck. "Nothing, I'm just tired." She said. "Sheridan, come on you need to rest. Go lay down" Luis told her, but she protested. "No, I don't want to lay down." He picked her up off the chair and carried her to bed. "Luis, didn't you just hear what I said. Ugh forget it, I'm not going to even fight with you" She laid her head on the pillow. "Can you come and lay down with me?" Sheridan asked, and he did. He wrapped his arms around her as she laid her head on his chest. "So how did the confrontation with Theresa and Miguel go?" "Alright, I guess. I got through to them. But after I spoke to them we were about to head out when we saw our mother standing in the doorway. She had heard the whole conversation"
 
    "Oh Luis. What did she say?" "She yelled at me for scolding my brother and sister about welcoming my father back. She also yelled at me because I told Theresa and Miguel my true feelings about this whole situation. Miguel just told her to get over it. Then Theresa, Miguel and I went to lunch. That was it" He explained. "I'm glad that your brother and sister understood where you were coming from." "Yeah me too. Look I just want to stop talking about my family for right now. I'd rather concentrate on my beautiful fiancee" She smiled up at him, her bright blue eyes sparkled with love for him. Luis leaned down to kiss Sheridan. Close were shed, and within second Luis was deep inside her. Making passionate love to her, sending her to a different world. Sheridan and Luis basked in the after glow of their lovely, sensual love making. Neither could be any happier. Luis rubbed Sheridan's belly, where their tiny baby grew. Sheridan placed her hand on top of Luis' and smiled at him. "I love you so much Sher" He told her. "I love you too Luis" "And I love you, our little bundle of joy" He whispered, kissing Sheridan's stomach. I have the worlds greatest man, Sheridan thought.
 
    She couldn't believe she was here with Luis. They were together, happy, and very much in love. They shared a child, had one on the way and would be getting married soon. Almost 6 years ago she never imagined being in love with Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald. From the day she crashed into his cruiser they had never seen eye to eye. And after the incident on the wharf with the impostor, she thought she could never trust him again. But he earned her trust again and the two began to fall in love, madly and deeply. After that the two were inseparable, it was a true fairytale romance. She thanked god everyday for Luis. He was her hero, her knight in shining armor, her savior! "What are you thinking about?" He asked, caressing her cheek. "How we met, what we've gone through to be together and when and how we fell in love" She smiled lovingly at him. She snuggled deeper in his arms. "We've gone through a lot to be together. But I wouldn't change anything. Cause all of the obstacles that we defeated together only brought us closer." He told her. "Yeah you're right sweetheart. I wouldn't change anything either"
 
    Sheridan picked up her son and cuddled him close to her. "Mommy loves you so much" She whispered, placing a kiss atop his head. "I love you both so much" Luis said coming inside his son's room. He wrapped his arms around his little family. "We love you too Luis" The phone began to ring. "I'll get it" Said Sheridan. She handed Martin to Luis and ran to answer the phone. "Hi Pilar. I don't know if that's a good idea" Luis heard her say as he sat beside her on their bed. "Alright Pilar, that's fine" Sheridan hung up the phone and looked at Luis. "What did my dear mother want?" He asked, using an angry tone. "Luis, don't you dare be like that. She's your mother, no matter what. She invited us to dinner and I accepted" "You what?" He screamed, making his son cry. Tears spilled from his light blue eyes. "I'm sorry buddy. Daddy didn't mean to make you scared" His said, the tone his used was softer. Luis wiped Martin's tears a way and hugged him close to his chest.
 
    "Sher, how could you accept my mother's offer?" Luis asked through gritted teeth. "Luis you need to make peace with your father. The make peace with your mother. You should be lucky you have one still!" She exclaimed, tears brimming her eyes. She ran into the bathroom and shut the door behind him, then locked it. "Sheridan open the door. Look of it'll make you happy I'll make peace with my mother and my father." He heard the door unlock and watched as she opened the bathroom door slowly and looked at him. "Why do you have to be such an @sshole sometimes!" "I'm so Sher. Forgive me?" He asked, with pleading puppy eyes. "Yeah you know I do. I could never stay mad at you for long. I love you way too much" "I love you to baby, forever" The two hugged, kissed and made up. They got ready and headed to Pilar's. Tonight was sure going to be interesting.
 
Chapter 11
 
    When they entered Pilar and Martin's home there was a lot of tension in the room. "Let me take Martin. Luis please be good" Sheridan pleaded with him, taking their son from his arms. Sheridan, Luis and their son walked into the kitchen. The whole family was there. "Hello Luis" Martin was the first to speak. "Hi papa. Look I'm really sorry. I hope you can forgive me, the way I acted was very childish" Luis said sheepishly. Martin stood up and embraced his son in a manly, father and son hug. "I'm so sorry papa" Luis apologized. "It's alright son." Pilar and Sheridan looked on, teary-eyed. Everyone sat down at the table. Theresa said a prayer, thanking god for the wonderful food they were about to feast on. "Papa it's great to have you back" Luis said. "It's great to be back home, with my family and friends" Martin announced smiling. Sheridan laced her fingers with her husbands under the table and smiled at him. Baby Martin was sitting in his high chair, between his grandmother and mother, but he was starting to doze off. "Oh mija look at your son, he's sleeping" Pilar laughed. She stood up and picked her grandson up. "I'm just going to put him upstairs in his crib. How about if he just sleeps here tonight" Pilar suggested. "Are you sure mama?" Luis asked. "Yes mijo, it's fine. "Pilar I'll come upstairs with you and help you get our grandson ready for bed" Martin said and lead his wife upstairs to their grandson's room.
 
    Everyone sat in front of the fire, in the living room, wrapped in their spouses arms. Pilar was wrapped in Martin's arms, Sheridan was wrapped in Luis, Theresa's was in Fox's arms and Kay was in Miguel's. Everyone was content, and very happy. "So when are the two of you getting married?" Martin asked Luis and Sheridan. "In about two months, June 21st, Martin" Sheridan answered. "Bet you two are wishing June 21st was tomorrow, I can tell you two are anxious to get married." "Yes Martin, we are. You're son is a wonderful man, I just can't wait to marry him and become a part of this family." "Sheridan, baby, you're already a part of this family" Luis told her, placing a kiss against her lips. "Luis is right Sheridan, you are a part of this family. Girl you're my sister" Theresa said, smiling at her. "Thanks Theresa, that means a lot" Sheridan smiled back. Sheridan covered her mouth and yawned, she was exhausted, and if you saw her you could tell. "Sheridan are you ready to go sweetheart? I can tell you're exhausted" Luis said, rubbing her back in an affectionate way, she smiled up at him and nodded. Martin took notice of how Luis was so attentive to Sheridan, and how she responded back to him.
 
    Sheridan and Luis entered their home and Sheridan immediately changed and went to bed. Luis walked out of their bathroom, after taking a shower, he looked down at her and smiled to himself. She looked so angelic, she had a smile plastered on her face, so she was most likely dreaming. He dried himself off and slid on his Scooby Doo boxers that Sheridan had bought him the other day. Sheridan rolled into his arms and he wrapped his arms around her. He closed his eyes and fell into a deep dreamless slumber. Sheridan awoke the next morning. She leaned up and kissed Luis, she slid on top of him. Sheridan was straddling his waist. Before she knew what was happening she was flat on her back. She shot Luis a surprised look. "Ha, you didn't even know I was up. I fooled you, ha ha" "Luis you talk way too much! Just shut up and kiss me already." She told him. Luis crushed his lips to hers. She could feel his arousal against her belly. "God I want you" She moaned against his lips. Luis slid into her and they began to make love. She soon climaxed and cried Luis' name as he cried out hers.
 
Chapter 12
 
    "Rise and shine beautiful" Pilar exclaimed, opening Sheridan's curtains, letting the sunlight float into the bedroom. Sheridan slid out of bed. "oh Pilar, I can't believe this day has finally come," Sheridan exclaimed, "I can't wait to marry Luis." Little Martin walked over to his mother and tugged on her sweat pants. "Mama" He called. "Oh my sweetheart, good morning" Sheridan said, sweeping her son up in her arms. Just a few days ago Martin had learned that his mom was going to have another child, and he was going to be a big brother. Martin was so happy and very excited. "Mija let me take Martin while you go shower" Sheridan kissed her little boy and handed him to Pilar. Sheridan stepped into the shower and let the hot water beat on her back. She was so happy, today she was going to marry Luis, the man she has always loved-and would always love.
 
    Luis practically floated around his parents house. He was so happy, today Sheridan would finally become his wife. They had been through so much to be together. If someone interrupted their wedding, he wouldn’t be responsible for his actions. Luis walked into the kitchen, whistling very happily. "Whoa Luis you're certainly in a great mood" Martin said. "Papa, come on. Why wouldn't I be. I mean I'm marrying the most beautiful woman in the world today. I've waited so long to make her my wife, papa. We've been through so much to be together. It's so hard to believe that today's our wedding day, and in a few short hours I can finally call her Mrs. Sheridan Lopez-Fitzgerald" Luis said, ecstatically happy. Nothing could ruin this day, nothing. He sat down at the kitchen table with his father and drank his coffee. He missed Sheridan, he couldn't wait to see her walking down the aisle on his father's arm, to him.
 
    Sheridan was just finishing doing her hair when the doorbell rang. Since Pilar was busy feeding Martin she answered the door. "Good morning, delivery for miss Sheridan Crane" "Yep, I'm Sheridan" "These are from a Mr Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald" "Thank you sir" Sheridan said taking the bouquet of Roses from the delivery man. She picked up the card and read it.
     
        Sheridan,
          I couldn't have found a better woman to become my wife and be the mother of my children. I love you so much, you're my soul mate! Soon we'll be husband and wife and then you'll be stuck with me, forever baby. See you soon beautiful!
             Love, Luis.
 
Sheridan smiled at put them card away in it's envelope. She brought the flowers to her rooms and placed them on her vanity. She slid her dress on and called Pilar to come and zip the back of it. "Oh Sheridan, you look absolutely beautiful. Luis is going to think you're breath taking" Pilar told her. "Even with my little pouch?" Sheridan asked, placing her hands on her abdomen where the baby grew. "Yes mija. That little pouch is adorable!" Pilar hugged Sheridan and kissed her cheek. "Sheridan you know I've always thought of you as my daughter, but today it's going to be made official" "Oh Pilar, I love you. Thank you for always being there for me" "I love you to sweetheart, and you're most certainly welcome.
 
    Luis watched as his father led Sheridan down the aisle. His dark brown eyes connected with her bright ocean blue ones and they smiled at each other. "Who gives this woman?" Father Lonigan asked. "I do" Martin answered He placed a light kiss on Sheridan's cheek and walked of and sat by his wife. Luis entwined his and Sheridan's hands. "I love you" She mouthed. "I love you too" He mouthed back. Father Lonigan began the ceremony. " We begin this wedding with the father, the son and the holy spirit. Amen. Today we are gathered here to witness the holy matrimony of Sheridan Crane and Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald. St Paul on the meaning of love, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, It is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, It is not easily angered, It keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil But rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, Always hopes, always perseveres." Sheridan and Luis have decided to write their own vows. Luis, please go first" Father Lonigan instructed.
 
     "Sheridan, when I first met you, well when you first crashed in to my life, I never thought that we'd be here today, standing on this altar, getting ready to make the biggest commitment of our lives. I was truly wrong for judging you at first just because your last name was Crane. But after you were sentenced community service at the youth center, I began to see the real side of you. And even thought I never admitted it to anyone, I was starting to fall for you. After our trip to New Mexico we began to form a friendship and fell even deeper in love with you. I'm so glad I stopped being stubborn and admitted my feelings for you. I love you so much Sher, you're my soul mate, you're the only one for me. And I promise you, in front of God, our family and our friends, that I'll never hurt you. I'll always cherish you, honor you and love you, for better or for worse and for richer or for poorer, in sick ness and in health till death do us apart." Sheridan had tears in her eyes, Luis leaned forward to wipe tem away.
"Now Sheridan, it's your turn"
 
    "My dearest Luis, I can't believe today is our wedding day, it took us a very long time to get us here, but we made it. From the first day I crashed into your life, well actually your car, I thought you were the most self-centered, macho, pig-headed, arrogant jerk with the biggest ego. Back then I could have never pictured myself falling for you, never mind marrying you. But I did and there was nothing I could have done to change that. I was afraid to admit my feelings to you because in the past I had been used and hurt so much by other men. But I finally opened my heart up to you and let you love me. Since that night Hank shot me our love and our relationship blossomed into something big. I knew we had the real thing. I never believe in soul mates until I found you. God, our family and our friends as our witnesses, I promise to love, honor and cherish you as long as we both shall live. For better or for worse,  for richer or for poorer, in, in sickness and in health till death do us apart."
 
   "Sheridan, Luis I pronounce you husband and wife. Luis you may kiss your bride." Father Lonigan said and watched as Luis placed his lips on hers and the newly wed couple kissed passionately. Cries of joy rang out through the small church. When Luis led his wife out of the church everyone clapped for them. Sheridan slipped into the stretch limo and Luis followed. "I love you so much Sheridan. I can't believe your actually my wife. We're actually married Sher!" "I love you too Luis, so much." Sheridan crushed her lisp to her husbands. "I want you" She moaned against his neck. Luis lifted her dress up and slid her panties down. Sheridan pulled Luis' pants down along with his briefs. The two connected in such an intimate way. "Faster Luis" She whispered against his lips. She cried out in pleasure as Luis pushed her over the top. After they finished making love the two hurried to make themselves look decent.
 
    Everyone clapped as the newly wed couple walked into the restaurant. They sat down in their seats. "I'll be right back baby" He told her. He placed a kiss on her lips and walked off to the DJ booth and started talking to Chad. "Ok, everyone listen up. Sheridan Lopez-Fitzgerald please step onto the dance floor. Sheridan slid out of her chair and walked out onto the dance floor. She had no idea what was happening. She watched as Luis walked over to her, microphone in his hand. Luis gathered her in his arms and began to sing to her, as they swayed to the music.
 
Look into my eyes - you will see
What you mean to me
Search your heart - search your soul
And when you find me there you'll search no more
Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for
You know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you

Look into my heart - you will find
There's nothin' there to hide
Take me as I am - take my life
I would give it all I would sacrifice
Don't tell me it's not worth fightin' for
I can't help it there's nothin' I want more
Ya know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you

There's no love - like your love
And no other - could give more love
There's nowhere - unless you're there
All the time - all the way

Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
I can't help it there's nothin' I want more
I would fight for you - I'd lie for you
Walk the wire for you - Ya I'd die for you

Ya know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you
 
    When the song ended she pulled him tighter against him. "I love you Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald. You are the most sweetest, most romantic guy in the whole world." She smiled at him and kissed him. "I love you too Mrs. Lopez-Fitzgerald" Luis went back and headed Chad the microphone. The couple sat down and their dinner was served. After feasting on a delicious dinner, Sheridan and Luis decided to cut their cake. Sheridan placed her hand atop Luis' and they cut their first piece of wedding cake and fed it to each other. They shared a sweet, loving kiss. Since Luis dedicated a song to Sheridan, Everything I do by Bryan Adams, Sheridan decided to dedicate a song to him by Celine Dion, called because you Loved Me. "This song is from me to you Luis" Luis laced their fingers together and lead her out onto the dance floor. Friends and family looked on at the two lovebirds. Everyone could tell they were in love, and that their love was the real thing.
 
For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through through it all

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

Chapter 13

     Today was the day that they'd actually get to meet their baby girl. The pain was extreme for Sheridan, she wanted some drugs already. She had been in labor for over an hour she just wanted their baby out of her already, but she was only dilated 5 centimeters. "Ohh...Luis you son of a bitch don't ever touch me again. God I hate you" She screamed as another contraction hit, and hit hard. When the contraction passed she apologized, "Oh Luis I'm so sorry. After 6 weeks, when Eve gives me an ok, you better make hot, passionate love to me" Sheridan told him with a sexy gleam in her eye. Luis just groaned, this would was going to be the death of him. The doctor strolled into the room. "Alright Sheridan let me check you out" Eve said, she sat in the chair and checked how much Sheridan had dilated. "Alright Sheridan, woohoo!!! You're 10 centimeters. Give me a huge smile and a high five. You two are going to be meeting your daughter very soon" Eve said, slapping Sheridan's hand. "Ok 1,2,3 push. Come on girl you can do it" Eve encouraged.
 
    Luis wiped the sweat from his wife's face with a cold wash cloth. "Come on I can see the face Sheridan. One more push hunny" "Come on Sher" Luis encouraged also, holding his wife's hand. Minutes later their baby's cry filled the room. Sheridan's started to cry, as did Luis. "Oh Sheridan, she's perfect. Absolutely perfect" Luis said as Eve placed their daughter on Sheridan's chest. The baby had dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. She looked exactly like her daddy. "Congratulations guys" "Thank you so much Eve." "Sher, what are we going to name her?" "How about you pick a first name and I'll pick the middle name" She suggested, counting her daughter little toes and tiny fingers. "Ok I picked Elizabeth for her first name" "And I picked Katherine for her middle name" "Welcome to the family Elizabeth Katherine Lopez-Fitzgerald." Luis announced. "Luis go get your parents I'm sure they'd like to meet the new addition to the Lopez-Fitzgerald family. Bring our son in here too" Sheridan grinned happily. Luis walked out of the room.
 
    Luis walked back into his wife's room carrying their son. His parents followed him from behind. "Martin, Pilar come meet your new grand daughter." Sheridan called. "Can we hold her?" Martin asked. "Yes, of course" Sheridan placed the baby in her father-in-laws arms. "Martin come see mommy" Sheridan said to her little boy. She held out her arms for him. She cuddled her son in her arms as she watched Martin hand Elizabeth to Pilar. "I'm sweetheart I'm your abuela" Pilar said, caressing the baby's cheeks. "Oh Luis, Sheridan she's beautiful. What's her name?" Martin asked. "What can I say papa, Sheridan and I only make beautiful children. Her name's Elizabeth Katherine Crane" Luis told his parents proudly. "I think we should let Theresa, Miguel and fox visit now. We can take Martin back with us" "Oh no mama, we're going to keep him here with us" Later, Theresa, Miguel and Fox walked into the room. "Hey aunty Sher, congratulations!" Fox said, giving his aunt a kiss. "Thanks Fox" "Would you like to hold the baby" Luis asked Theresa. "Hell yeah" "Theresa not in front of the children, please" Sheridan said. "Sorry Sheridan." "Hell mama, hell" Little Martin chanted. "Oh Theresa you're butt is mine when I'm all better" Sheridan told her sister-in-law.
 
    Luis sat on the bed, holding Elizabeth in one arm and holding Sheridan in the other. Their son was fast asleep in his wife's arms. "Oh Luis, now we have two children. They're both so beautiful and precious." "Yes they are Sheridan. Thank you for giving them to me." "Luis I didn't make them all by myself, you helped me" She told him smiling. She snuggled deep into his arms. Little Elizabeth began to cry. "Oh my sweet baby what's the matter? Are you hungry" Sheridan asked. She and Luis switched babies. Sheridan lowered her top, her daughter clung to her breast. Sheridan enjoyed the bonding between her and her child. Elizabeth looked up at her mother, dark brown eyes fool of innocence. The little family just sat there in Sheridan's hospital room, on her bed, enjoying their time together. Sheridan looked up at Luis and caught him starting at her. She leaned in and kissed him. "I love you" He whispered. "I love you too hunny" She whispered back, smiling at her husband.
 
*The End*