His Forever Flame

45. 1 Year of Love

A little over a week after watching his brother say I do, Jay was thinking about things and still couldn't believe that his and Lauren's one year anniversary was coming up. A lot had happened in that year. They'd gotten married, she'd graduated and moved to Chicago, the twins were born, and Will and Natalie were now married and expecting. He and Lauren were so excited to become uncle and aunt.

He was working on their one year anniversary plans. He wanted to make it special and memorable for her. He sent Will and Kelly text asking if he took her away for the weekend could they keep the babies. Their anniversary was on a Monday so he was thinking about taking her somewhere Saturday and Sunday and come home sometime Monday, depending on if they could keep the kids of course.

Will gave him a positive reply and so did Kelly. He decided to just have them both keep the kids one night each that way it wasn't too much on them. They both agreed with his plan.

Jay planned and shopped all week, hiding things here and there so she wouldn't find them. Friday rolled around and he was excited. He knew she would struggle leaving the twins for more than a night, but he knew they needed this alone time too.

He told her Friday about his plans, and while he'd been right about her being apprehensive about leaving the twins, he convinced her it would be ok.

Will and Nat were keeping the twins Saturday. Friday night Lauren packed anything and everything they might need. Saturday they took them upstairs to Will and Nat's apartment.

"Thanks for doing this," Jay smiled as Lauren settled the twins and all their stuff.

"Of course buddy. Besides might need you to return the favor one day."

Jay laughed; "Yea of course."

They went over the plans, making sure Will and Nat knew that Kelly and Shay would get them Sunday, and Jay made sure Will knew where they were going to be and to call if anything happened.

Once Lauren had assured herself, over and over, that the twins would be fine, Jay led her down to the car. She had no idea where they were going; he'd even packed for her so she wouldn't have a clue. She'd tried getting it out of him, but to no avail.

Jay settled her in the car and they headed off. "Where are we going?" she asked with a laugh.

"You'll find out soon enough love," he smiled kissing her hand.

Lauren let it go. She knew he wasn't going to give it up. She watched the city pass them by and realized they were headed north. She smiled a little figuring he was taking her to the cabin.

In just a couple of hours they pulled up at their cabin and she smiled. "The cabin huh?"

Jay smiled and softly kissed her. "Well it is where we said I do, so why not?"

"It's perfect," she smiled as they got out and headed in. The weather was just right for a fire and laying in the hammock. She was looking forward to a weekend for just them.

Saturday they were lazy and just cuddled. They spent most the day outside enjoying the fall weather. After lunch, he surprised her when a sailboat pulled up to their dock.

"What's this?" she asked as he grabbed a blanket and her hand.

"A romantic sail around the lake for my lady," he smiled leading her to the dock.

"Whose boat?" she asked with a giggle.

"I don't know. I rented it for us," he smiled helping her on to it.

He'd paid for two hour ride around the lake. He figured she'd enjoy it and he just wanted to make her happy.

"Jay.... This is..... wow," she whispered looking around the boat. What was more romantic than a sailboat ride? She thought to herself.