*~*Chapter 4*~*

Nick joined them at the basketball court about an hour later.He and Blane had just had an argument,and he needed to get out of the house.She was just so moody and sullen lately,and he finally couldn't take it anymore,and told her she should see a doctor about her depression,which had only made her mad.She had screamed at him that he couldn't possibly understand what she had gone through losing the baby. "Don't you dare tell me I don't understand what you went through.That baby was you and me,Blane.And I think it's time for both of us to move on.We can't wallow in misery forever," he exclaimed. She had crossed her arms over her chest and retorted with,"Easy for you to say,Nick.You weren't the one carrying the baby." He had thrown his hands up in the air."I give up on you Blane.For the past two months I've done everything I could think of to pull you out of this depression you've dug yourself into,and obviously nothing seems to have helped." He raked his fingers through his hair and sighed.Then he gazed at her and lowered his voice."I miss the woman I married.We never make love anymore,Blane,and I miss that.When we got married,we said we'd love each other through good times and bad.Well,this is one of those bad times,Blane.We need to work through this." She didn't say anything at first,just stood there with tears falling down her cheeks.Finally,she had just turned and walked away.A moment later he heard her start her blue convertible and leave.He had grabbed his keys,hopped into his Durango,and driven to the park to meet the guys. Now he stood on the court,and Brian tossed him the ball."You OK?," he asked,as Nick stood bouncing the ball. Nick nodded,then just as quickly shook his head."I don't know how to help Blane.I'm at the point where I'm about to give up," he sighed. Howie walked over to him and patted his shoulder."She'll pull through.She's been through a terrible experience.It'll take some time to recover," he told him. Nick nodded."I know.But I want to move on with my life,and she can't seem to let go," he replied.He slam~dunked the ball and let out a huge sigh.He only hoped that he and Blane could work through this.
*~Chapter 5~*
AJ set Taylor down in her crib and walked into the kitchen,where Erica was just finishing up her lunch. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her neck.She giggled as she turned to face him and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Is Taylor asleep?," she asked. He nodded,as he leaned over and kissed her."Yeah," he answered. She smiled."Too bad I have errands to run,or I'd stay here and keep you company," she whispered. He grinned."You can stay here and keep me company.Errands can wait," he told her.He leaned over and they kissed,a deep,intense kiss. Erica reached down and unbuttoned his jeans."It's a little hot in here,don't you think?," she asked,flashing him a sexy smile. He moaned,then took her hand and led her to the bedroom.Once the door was closed,they took each other's clothes off and fell onto the bed.He instantly began to travel kisses all over her body,starting at her neck and working his way down. "AJ...," she moaned,as he reached down and began to stroke her upper thigh. Without hesiation,he spread her legs and entered into her,and she cried out his name as he began his thrusts. After awhile,they both came,and then fell exhausted into each other's arms.She sighed happily as she began to kiss his chest. "We're so good together," she murmered,as he ran his fingers through her hair. He nodded his agreement,and pulled her closer to him and kissed the top of her head.
*~Chapter 6~*
A few hours later,Nick walked into the beach house.It was quiet,which meant Blane still wasn't home.He put his keys on the table and a few minutes later,was just settling down to watch TV when Blane came home. She walked over to him."Hey," she said,and sat down next to him. He gave her a small smile."Hey," he replied. She turned to him."Nick,I'm sorry about before.I shouldn't have said what I did," she remarked. He ran his finger across her cheek."You don't have to apologize,Blane.I shouldn't have yelled at you.I realize how upset you are and I just want to let you know that I'll do anything to help you," he said.He gazed at her."I love you too much to see you hurting like this." She began to cry then as she threw her arms around him."Oh Nick.I didn't mean to bring you down with me.And I realize that's what I've been doing,and I apologize a million times," she murmered in his shoulder. He pulled away and gazed at her,and wiped the tears from her cheeks."Ssshh," he whispered,as he leaned over and kissed her. She returned his kiss,his lips feeling good against hers.After a moment she pulled away. "I promise to quit moping around, Nick.I don't want to lose you," she said. He ran his hand up and down her arm."I love you baby girl.We're gonna get through this," he told her.He leaned over and kissed her again. She stood up and pulled him close to her."I want you,Nick.I didn't realize just how much I really missed you until now," she said.Her eyes sparkled. He leaned over and pulled her hair away from her neck,and began to kiss her."I want you too Blane.So much," he murmered in her ear. She pulled him toward the bedroom.Once the door was closed,they began to kiss hungrily,their tongues exploring each other's mouths.They slowly undressed each other,then fell onto the bed. Nick began to rub her upper thigh,and she moaned.He smiled at her."Like that,huh?," he asked. She nodded."Oh yeah," she answered. He brought his lips to her breasts and gently began to suck on her nipples.She moaned again,willing him to enter into her so she could be satisfied. As if reading her mind,he opened up her legs and entered her.She gripped his shoulders as he began his gentle thrusts,filling her with his excitement. "Oh Nick," she cried out,as she moved her hips in rhythm to his as their lovemaking became more intense. They came at the same time,and then she laid her head on his chest. "Oh Nicky.God how I've missed you," she sighed,running her hand up and down his stomach.She leaned over and ran her tongue across his belly button,causing him to shiver in excitement. He pulled her on top of him and they began to kiss once again.And for the rest of the day they stayed in bed proving their love to one another.
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