It's All His

Chapter 5: Surprise!

Kate and Derek hadn't said much to each other since the night before.

Derek had spent most of the evening in his home office, and Kate had sat in the living room reading a book. She knew she had said no again and that Derek was mad at her. However, she had a very good reason as to why.

The last thing they said to each other was goodnight with a kiss as they did every night.

It was six A.M. when Derek's alarm clock went off.

He hit snooze and rolled back over to find his wife passed out beside him.

He looked at her and then pressed his hand to her cheek.

He watched as Kate made a face in her sleep.

Derek started to talk to her, "Come on honey, it's time to get up," he whispered.

"Is it?" She answered.

"Yeah," he replied.

Derek started to climb out of bed, "I'm going to shower," he told her.

"Okay," she responded with a sleepy tone in her voice.

Derek ran into the bathroom and quickly showered.

Kate pressed her hands to her face as she rolled to her back.

She had woken up with a slight headache.

She turned her head to look at the clock. She had an early doctor's appointment and had to get up.

Derek opened the door in his towel later as Kate tried to get herself up.

She sat up and held her forehead. She let out a small sigh.

Derek noticed, "You alright?" He asked as he walked towards their closet.

"I'm okay; I just sat up too fast."

"Okay, you want to take anything?" He asked.

"No, I'll be okay," she answered.

Derek pulled out one of his more excellent work suites. He only wore these when they had his work dinner parties in the winter.

Kate noticed the suite, "Derek, why are you taking out one of your dinner party suites?"

Derek thought for a minute, "I have a big meeting today at work. So I figured I would dress a little bit nicer."

"Oh, alright. Do you want me to do your tie?" She asked.

"No, I got it," he responded while getting dressed.

Kate went down to the kitchen a few moments later, and Derek followed.

She made his coffee and breakfast and placed his plate before him.

Derek shoveled food into his mouth as Kate made her small breakfast. She wanted to sit and eat with him before he left for work.

Derek finished breakfast just as she sat down in front of him.

Derek grabbed his dress coat, briefcase, and lunch box before heading for the front door.

Kate was appalled by her husband's actions. She sat back in her chair, still not feeling like herself, "Derek?" She called out to him as he buttoned his jacket.

Derek peeked his head back into the kitchen, "What's the matter?" He asked.

"Aren't you going to kiss me goodbye?"

"Yeah," he answered as he returned to the kitchen while doing the last button on his coat.

He leaned down and put a quick peck on her lips, "I'll see you tonight?" He asked.