Only Time Will Tell

Chapter 37-A blast from the past

My eyes widened, and I gulped. "Twins?" I asked; rather stunned. She nodded her head yes, and I opened my mouth to speak, but could not find the words to express my feelings. "Four? We're going to have to take care of four children?" I whispered; overwhelmed. "That's great Dear, but.. wow.." I rambled on. She smiled, and clasped my hand tightly. "That's kind of why I was so concerned about getting back in shape.. It's going to stretch more.." she explained. "Two?" I repeated redundantly; placing my hands on her stomach. "Yes," she chuckled. I grinned wildly, and peered into her eyes; excited and terrified. "Abraham!" I called; hoping he would be able to hear me back in E. "Hm? Yeah?" he questioned. "There's two," I spoke; pointing to her stomach and gesticulating. He cupped a hand over his mouth, and raised to fingers; solidifying the claim. I shook my head yes, and he leaned back in his seat. Jo caught me off guard, and pressed her lips against mine; running her hands through my curls as it lingered. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier," she whispered; breaking away momentarily. "It's alright.. I'm terribly sorry I've made you go through this three times now," I mumbled. "It's okay.. I wouldn't rather be having anyone else's children," she responded; cracking a grin. "Two.. You're certain?" I asked; an eyebrow arched. "Yes," she laughed; leaning in so that we were nose to nose. I can feel her warm, minty breath on my lips. I leant in to kiss her once more, and placed a hand over the one she had on her stomach; squeezing it compassionately. Our lips collided; our smacking and slurping could likely be heard through-out the whole plane.. Or a rather large part of it. "I love you," she babbled. "I love you," I mumbled; attacking her lips with my own. She let out small moans of satisfaction every so often; her pulse quickening. I finally broke away; gasping for air, and my top lip hung loosely on her bottom lip at an acute angle. I peered in her eyes, and could see the saliva we'd shared collecting between us. I panted; backing away, but not removing my hand from her stomach. Everyone around us started applauding, and we turned crimson. "How long have you been married?" A kindly stewardess asked as she walked by with drinks and snacks. "2 years.. We came here to renew our vows.. For our anniversary," I answered. "Congratulations.. She's a lucky woman," she smiled. "Oh believe me.. I'm a luckier man," I replied. She handed us our beverages and victuals, and we thanked her.
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_Jo's POV_
Henry soon fell asleep and I got to talking to the woman in front of me. She has a husband and used to have a kid of her own. "My hubby never looks at me like that," she spoke. "Like what?" I grinned. "Like yours looks at you.. He looked at you like you were the only person in the world, Honey," she smiled. "And man did he look hot for you," she chuckled; fanning herself with her magazine. "Yeah.. Well, I guess I'm a lucky gal," I blushed. "I'm sorry, but have I met you before? I feel like I've seen you somewhere," she spoke. "Umm.. You do seem familiar.. I um.. Work for the NYPD.. Have you..?" I started to say. "Oh my gosh.. Your husband is a Medical Examiner isn't he?" she interrupted. "Yeah.. How did you..?" I began. "I lost my daughter.. Right before she was supposed to be going to college here in France.. They'd told us she committed suicide.. But your husband knew she didn't do it...You both found who murdered her," she eked out. I nodded my head. "You married a great man.. I can't thank either of you enough," she stated. "You're welcome.. It's our job.. To put creeps like that away," I responded. "You married your partner.. That's so lovely," she announced. "Were you two together when we met you?" she asked. "No. We'd just met.. Back then," I began. "After being partners.. Good friends.. for a little under a year, we started dating, and he knocked me up soon after," I explained. "Ohh," she spoke. "He asked me to move in a little later.. Then one day at work, he asked me to marry him.. and I.. I was happy.. He's my best friend, and he makes me happy," I smiled. "That's great," she replied. "Well, I should be getting to sleep. We've got a long flight ahead of us.. It was lovely speaking with you, and thank you again," she said. "Okay, you too," I answered. I snuggled next to Henry, and rested my head on his shoulder; placing a hand on my belly once again. He smiled, and reached over to hold my hand. -He'd been awake the whole time. "Sleep well, Dear," he whispered; kissing the top or my head as I closed my eyes.