4th Of July

Kiriakis Mansion

The 4th Of July was in a few days; Ben and Ciara had just put Bo to bed and were sitting on the couch watching tv. Ben looked at Ciara and said, " What should we do for the 4th of July?"

" Maybe we can go to the lake."

" You know that's where I was when you showed up at the garage apartment."

" Really, why were you there?"

" Claire dragged me there with Allie and Tripp."

" Really?"

" Yeah, she said she wasn't letting me sit and mope around the apartment."

" I'm glad they were there for you when I couldn't be."

" They tried to cheer me up, but I wound up sitting and drinking beer and having a nice talk with Tripp."

" What did you talk about?"

" You and how I wasn't giving up on you or us."

" I'm so glad you never gave up because if you did, we wouldn't be here now; we wouldn't have Bo or another baby on the way."

" You never gave up on me when I was in prison, and I wasn't giving up on you because you lost your memory."

Ciara climbed into Ben's lap and kissed him.

Ben pulled away and said, "We should continue this upstairs." Ciara squealed when Ben lifted her and carried her upstairs. Once they were in their room, Ben placed Ciara on the bed before locking the door.

He walked back over to the bed, and Ciara grabbed his shirt to pull him; on top of her. They continued kissing and taking each other's clothes off. They made love and cuddled together.

" Should we finish our conversation about the lake?" Ciara said as she put her head on Ben's chest.

" Sure."

" We could pack the cooler and a picnic basket and spend the day at the lake."

" Just the three of us?"

" We could ask Belle and Shawn to come?"

" That's a great idea."

" I'll call Shawn in the morning and see what they have planned."

" Sounds good."

Ciara started to yawn, and Ben noticed.

" Are you tired?"

" I am; it's been a long day."

" Then we should get some sleep."

Ciara kissed Ben and snuggled closer; he reached over and turned out the light.

Next Morning

Ciara rolled over and saw Ben still asleep. She kissed his back and worked her way up his neck before whispering; in his ear.

"Good morning, husband."

Ben rolled onto his back and said, "Mmm. Good morning." Ben leaned in to kiss Ciara.

" Bo is still sleeping; would you like to join me in the shower?"

" I would love to." Ciara grabbed the monitor off the nightstand and pulled Ben into the bathroom.

Ciara; was letting the hot water run over her body when Ben wrapped his arms around her and started kissing her collarbone and neck. Ciara closed her eyes and leaned back against him.