Kara's POV
Allison's almost a year old now. She's such a delight in our lives. The touring has slowed down a bit so George is at home more often.
Even when he does go away, Allison still recognizes his face when he returns. She giggles louder than ever when he bounces her in his arms.
She's gotten so big too. She's got George's hair, which is what I would have wanted for her. She's got his smile too. That's why it's so much easier for me when he's away. So much of George is in Allison.
She and I are waiting out on the front porch for George. He's on his way home from a tour and I'm excited beyond words. I will never be able to express the love I have for that man - is too big.
Just as the car pulls in, I erupt in a fit of coughs. George jumps out of the car and is by my side in mere seconds. He lifts Allison out of my arms and pats my back to help stop my coughing. I spit on the porch. Unladylike I know but I've a lot of stuff clogged in my throat.
When I finish, I look up at George through watery eyes and smile.
"Hi my hubby." I say.
His face shows concern.
"I'm okay. Just catching a bug or something." I say.
"Okay." George says, unsure.
But he knows not to fight it. He takes my hand and we walk inside to the kitchen where Miss Judy has prepared an early dinner. George passes Allison back off to me so that he can eat. I gently bounce her. George and I talk idly about his tour, the places he went, people he saw... the usual conversation after he returns home.
When George is near finished, I burst into another round of coughs. He is standing by my side as I cough. I wave him off when I'm done, telling him gain that I'm fine.
"You worry too much." I joke.
George takes Allison and starts to run around with her is his arms. She erupts in giggles. I smile as I watch them. As much time as she and I spend together, as close as we are, she truly is a Daddy's Girl.
"G? I'm going to take a quick shower okay? Put Allison down to bed for the night will you?" I ask as I stand.
"Sure thing!" George shouts from the other room.
Since we've moved houses, we haven't had any unexpected visitors. The press has slowed their obsession with me remarkably. I'm only mentioned here and there and Allison is never mentioned. Which is what George and I want. At some point, someone will wise up to George being a family man, but that's not anytime soon. Ringo and Paul are dad's also. And none of those children are mentioned either. None of us know how we managed that but somehow we did.
I turn on the hot water and strip down. The steam that forms causes me to cough again. I have no idea what's going on but I've been coughing a lot lately.
I get into the shower and let the heat soak my tired bones. I love my dear baby but she really takes it out of me. And George doesn't have as much of an idea because he's not home as often as I am.
Later that night Allison begins to wail over the baby monitor.
"I've got her, sweetie." George mumbles tiredly.
I am grateful for his offer. I hear him talking to Allison over the monitor. He begins to tell her stories of his trip and she soon grows quiet. It's as if she's listening because he keeps talking. He tells her everything he told me earlier. He's quiet for a minute and I think she's asleep when I hear George take a deep breath.
"I love your mommy very much, Alli." He says.
I perk up and listen as George's velvet voice comes over the monitor.
"She's a splendid woman. We met in a supermarket of all places." George chuckles.
"Ever since that moment I knew without a doubt she was the one. My 'soulmate' if you will. I love everything about her. I hate my job because it keeps me from her. And now you too."
He's quiet for a moment.
"I made a promise to her that I'd spend my life loving her. And I intend to keep that promise. Just as I promise to spend my life loving you. And I know you can't understand any of this but just know I'm doing what I'm doing so that you and Mommy can live good lives. I never want you or her to have to worry about money. I love playing my music and writing my songs. But no one can hear me anyway when I'm up there performing. Your uncles and I are growing very tired of it. But we keep doing it because we know how much it helps ease money worries. As long as I'm living, I'll see to it you or Mommy never struggle. You're my world, you two. I'll love her always. And I promise I'll love you always. I truly don't remember what life was like before your mum came into it. I have tried to picture what it'd be like now without her or you. Who would I be with? Would I be alone still or would I have found someone else? What would she be like? What would she look like? How would she make me feel inside?"
George is quiet again. I wipes tears from my eyes.
"I would rather not be on this earth than not have either of you." He says quietly.
There's a gentle smacking noise as George kisses Allison. I hear rustling so he must be putting her back in bed. I sit up when George walks into our room. He sees my teary eyes. He opens his mouth to say something but I shake my head. I climb out of bed and cross the space between us. I stand on my tiptoes and kiss him.
"What was that for?" He asked.
"I heard everything you just said to Allison. I know I never doubted your love for me but... You truly are the greatest." I say as tears form again.
George wraps his arms around me tight.
"I meant every word." He whispered into my hair.
