Surprise....Surprise!! Luke and Laura's Friday Night...(S3-E13)

While Laura's sister Michelle is off on a romantic getaway. That very same night Luke and Laura have an unexpected night of surprises. 

Luke is relaxing on the couch after a long day of work and watching a movie on the television.  Laura is just making her way down the stairs after changing into something more comfortable.

 *Laura bends down and kisses his cheek* "When did you get home?"

*Luke*  "I don't know like 20 minutes ago....."

*Laura* "And you didn't come up to kiss me hello?"

*Luke* "I ordered a pizza it should be here soon."

*Laura* "Oh! Okay....what are you watching?"

*Luke* "A new movie I just bought at the store earlier today."

*Laura steps over his legs and sits down next to him* "You hate going shopping....Mmmm were you buying me something for Christmas?"

*Luke lowers the volume on the TV* "I guess you'll have to wait to find out...."

*Laura starts getting excited* "Oh! You did! I know you did! You can't even look at me and keep a straight face!"

*Luke turns and looks at her, he can't help it but crack a smile* "What?!"

*Laura smiles* "You are the worst liar. You soooo did buy me something." 
*Luke* "Even if I did you still gotta wait..."
 *Laura* "I thought you said we weren't going to buy each other other anything this year since we closed on that new place?"
*Luke shrugs his shoulders* "Patience Babe, patience....."

Luke turns the volume back up on the TV and Laura cuddles up against him again.

*Laura* "Where is this pizza you ordered? From that new place?"

*Luke* "Yeah, I did and it should be here already." 

*DING DONG!!*

  Goes the doorbell 

*Luke* "About damn time.....you gets some beers. I'll get the door."

*Laura* "Okay.."

 Laura is at the fridge when she hears Luke say....

*Luke* "What are you doing here?"

*Person at door* "Surprise!! Merry Christmas Honey!"

*Laura wondering who is at the door and calling him honey* "Luke? Who is that?"

*Laura turns and walks to see who it is*  


And......

 

*Cyndi* "I thought I would surprise you two."

*Luke having a hard time getting his words out* "Mom! What?.....I....I thought.  You said you were sending us a gift this year. What are you doing here?"

   *Cyndi* "I did, its me! I'm the surprise silly!"

*Laura* "Cynthia! Wow! This is quite a surprise we had no idea you were coming."

*Cyndi walks over to Laura* "Laura! Sweetie!*She gasps* Oh!! You are absolutely glowing! Your skin looks flawless..."
 *Laura feeling a little uncomfortable* "Ummm....Thank you...."

*Cyndi* "When were you two planning on telling me?"

*Laura* "Telling  you what?"

 *Cyndi* "That your pregnant....I mean look at you!"

*Luke* "Mom! What the hell? Why would you say something like that?"

*Laura walks over to the table and sets down the beers* "Cyndi, I'm not pregnant."

 *Cyndi* "I know my way around a woman's body and you have all the signs. Flawless skin, bigger boobs, and just the right amount of plumpness."
 *Luke* "Mom!.... enough already. Laura is not pregnant."

*Laura* "Cyndi your mistaken. There is no way I could be pregnant."

 *Cyndi* "Are you absolutely sure? Have you had any morning sickness?"

 *Laura* "No..*she pauses to think*....Oh Dear......but I have been getting nauseous a lot lately at random times."

Laura takes a seat. She starts looking pale again like she did at Thanksgiving . Luke takes two big strides and is right by her side.

 *Cyndi* "How long have you been feeling this way, Sweetie?"

*Luke waves his hand back and forth* "Mom!......stop!"

 *Laura* "Luke stop getting upset. I think she might be right.......Oh my god! Why did I not realize it!"

*Luke* "What?! What are you saying?.....Babe!"

*Laura* "Your Mom is right, Luke....I think I could be pregnant."

*Luke* "No, this is not possible!"
*Cyndi* "Oh! Honey that odds are stacked against you more than you realize.....Didn't you already get some girl pregnant?"
Luke is starting to loose his cool with his Mother she never brings out the best in him. This is why he chose to live so far away from her. She always talked to him like he was just some friend and rarely ever made him feel like she was his Mother.
*Luke takes a deep breath* "Mom....now is not the time for that.  Please keep those thoughts to yourself right now."
*Cyndi* "Okay....okay...I shouldn't have said that."
*Luke kneels down in front of Laura* "Babe?  Are you sure about this? We're always careful." 
 

*Laura hesitates...she lowers her voice* "Yeaaaah! But remember?......not so much that Friday night after Halloween. When we ran into your old friend Peter at Bull Tavern."

 *Luke's eyes light up and he freaks out* "Ah!! Sh*T!! Your right.....I can't believe this...."

*Cyndi* "Oh dear! Maybe I shouldn't have said anything. I was just so taken by your appearance ,Laura. You know a baby is really not a bad thing."

*Luke turns back around to look at his Mom* "What the hell are you doing here anyways?"
*Luaura* "Luke! Please calm down....it's not your Mother's fault."
*Cyndi is used to Luke being frustrated with her* "I'm sorry Honey. I just wanted to surprise you two for Christmas..... if you want to know for sure take a pregnancy test. Do keep one just in case?"

*Luke looks at Laura* "Do you have one?"

*Laura* "No, no....I never thought to buy one just in case." *Laura gets up* "I'm gonna run over to the drug store down the street and get one."

*Luke stops her* "Babe, wait your not even dressed I'll go. I'll be right back. You wait here with my Mom. That freaking pizza guy hasn't even shown up yet! Don't leave him a tip either."

*Laura* "Are you sure? Your okay going to the store and buying one?"

*Luke* "Yeah! It's fine. I want to know just as much as you."

*Laura* "Okay...."

Luke kisses her goodbye and heads straight for the door. Of course the minute he walks out the door. The pizza delivery guy finally shows up. Cyndi offers to pay for the food. She feels bad for surprising them and then on top of that causing them to realize something that they hadn't. In less than 15 minutes Luke is back from the drugstore....

*Laura gets up and meets him halfway* "Wow, that was quick. How did you know which was the best one to buy?"

*Luke* "I didn't. I asked the girl at the pharmacy counter. She told me which one was the best."

*Laura* "Oh...Well, I guess I better...ah go and see...."

*Luke* "You want me to come up with you?"

*Laura* "No!...I...no I'll be fine." *Laura heads up stairs*

*Cyndi* "Luke, Honey come sit over here and eat some food while you wait."

 *Luke* "I'm really not hungry right now."

*Cyndi* "I understand....but if your gonna drink that beer you should eat a little something."

*Luke sighs* "I'm fine.......why didn't you call and tell us you were coming?"

*Cyndi* "I just wanted to surprise you! I know.....I know after the last time I should have thought twice about it."

*Luke* "Yeah you should have but, your here now so....I guess it doesn't matter anymore, does it? So, what happened with  what's-her-name? Meagan?"

*Cyndi* "Oh! We went our separate ways months ago..... I realized that I still prefer the company of a man over a woman. If you know what I mean."

 *Luke moans* "Yeah, I know all too well what you mean and, I don't want to know any  more details. You know I'm still traumatized after I walked in on you that one time when I was a kid...."

*Cyndi* "I'm sorry honey but you were supposed to be at school it was the middle of the day. I guess that taught you not to ditch school anymore."
*Luke shrugs his shoulders* "Yeah you would think but no.... not really.  I just didn't go home anymore after that."

*Cyndi hesitates for a moment* "I have one more thing I need to tell you..."

*Luke afraid to ask* "What now?"

*Cyndi* "I sold my house back home in Seattle. I met a guy online and he lives here in New Orleans.  So I'm moving down here. That way I can be close to you and to him! That was my surprise. That is why I didn't want to call you and tell you I was coming."

*Luke pops up out of his chair* What?! Are you f*cking kidding me?"

*Cyndi* "Luke! Language please.....No, I am not joking. I am serious."

Luke leans into the back of the chair and tucks it under the table. He doesn't know how may more surprises he can take tonight. He pulls the rubber band from his hair he feels as though it is adding to his headache. He runs his hands over his head and just groans with frustration.

 *Luke lets out a string of curse words* "Sh*t! f*ck!...... f*cking! f*ck!.... I cannot  f*cking believe this night!"

*Cyndi* "Luke Allen Cooper! I can't believe what I am hearing come out of your mouth!"

*Luke* "Just... don't..... Mom, I don't need a lecture from you right now......We'll talk about your moving down here some other time. I'm more worried about Laura right now.  You know what?  I think you should go. I will call you in the morning tomorrow....."

 *Cyndi* "Honey...I..I..I was hoping."

*Luke* "Ah, hell no! Your serious are't you? Mom....you cannot stay here! Go call that guy you met online see if he will take you in."

Luke walks around the table and grabs his Mother's bags and set them on the table.

*Cyndi* "Luke? I......."

*Luke stops her* "What Mom? Your sorry? Just stop....you always apologize but then you do the same sh*t over and over again. Please just leave. I will call you tomorrow."

*Cyndi* "Okay...okay. I will go but please don't forget to call me. I want to know what happens."

 Luke ushers his Mom to the door.

*Luke* "I will. Goodnight Mom."

*Cyndi* "Goodnight Honey." *she kisses her son goodbye and walks out the door.*

 *Luke calls up the stairs to Laura* "Babe?! What's going on up there?"

 *Laura* "I'll be down in a minute."

Luke starts pacing the floor. His nerves are eating him up and he can't take having to wait anymore. He sits, he stands, he paces then finally sits on the couch. If she doesn't come down soon he is heading up there to find out what is going on.

 Laura finally comes back downstairs.

*Laura* Luke....Is everything okay? Where is your Mom?"

*Luke gets up off the couch* "Don't worry about her....she left."

 *Luke continues* "So...what happened? Are you...?"

*Laura looks straight into his eyes* "Yes...." *tears start rolling down her cheeks* "I took both tests and they both came out positive. *her voice starts to crack* I'm scared....we.....we didn't plan for this. We just spent a bunch of money on a new place and now a baby! Luke....what..what....."

Luke wraps his arms around her and she buries her face into his shoulder and just starts sobbing. 

*Luke kisses her forehead* "It's okay we'll figure this out...we'll make it work...."

*Laura wipes some tears away * "You're not upset about this? This doesn't scare you at all?"

 *Luke* "Babe, I love you more than anything and yes I am scared but we'll be fine."
*Laura* "So...your not mad about this?"
*Luke* "No! no, never Babe! I could never be mad at you. If anyone should be upset it should be you. I was the one who insisted on that night and look where it got us..." 

*Laura* "Don't say that. We both knew the risks and, I love the idea of having your baby. I just wasn't planning on it happening already."

 *Luke* "Babe, you can't always plan life out the way you want it. You know that....I know you had it all set out but your just gonna have to change all that."
*Laura gasps and realizes* "......Oh! god! I am going to have to tell my parents...My Mom, she is going to freak out!"
*Luke* "Stop worrying .....we will deal with all that tomorrow. It's late and right now all I can think about is taking you to bed."
 *Laura* "We just found out I'm pregnant. Really? Right now?"
*Luke kisses her* "I can't help it, Babe. Besides, I only got about 9 months left before you start hating me for getting you pregnant and telling me..." *tries to imitate her voice* "No more sex for you Mister!"
*Laura lets out a laugh* "Ha! I don't sound anything like that. Besides, I can never tell you no. You know that...."
*Luke kisses her agian* "Mmmmm..I'll remember that...*getting fresh with her* "now get your sweet little ass up stairs and into bed."
Laura turns to head up the stairs and Luke slaps her on her bottom. 
*Laura in playful tone* "Hey!! Behave yourself..........Mister!"

  *Luke smiles at her and laughs* "Mister huh?.....Oh,... now your really gonna get it..."

Luke dashes up the stairs behind her. Laura giggles and runs the rest of the way up the stairs. 
 All in all they seem to be handling this news very well.....for the moment. Luke still has to deal with the fact that his Mom has packed up and moved down to be close to him. Laura will have to face telling her Parents that she is pregnant. All this happens right on the heels of her Mom asking why they haven't got married or engaged yet. It seems that life is taking measures into it's own hands and giving these two quite a few surprises. Let's hope they can handle all of it.
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To be continued..... 

The Cabin: Michelle & Benjamin's Weekend Away Part 1...(S3-E12)

 

Warning!
 This episode contains mature content and situations not suitable for young children. Discretion is advised....
 
 Michelle and Benjamin have just arrived at the cabin.  After a long day, a delayed flight and a what seemed like a long drive to get there they have finally made it.  Michelle stumbles a little and Benjamin is right behind her to keep her from falling.

*Michelle walking with her hands outstretched* "Can I look now?"

*Benjamin scans the room to make sure everything he asked for is where it should be.* "Hold on, hold on. Let me get the rest of our stuff set down."

Michelle waits while she can only hear the shuffling of their luggage.

*Benjamin* "Okay.....you can look now."

Michelle quickly pulls up her headband and takes a look around the room.

*Michelle* "Oh Wow! This place is gorgeous! This is where we are staying?  Oh! Benjamin.....you... you didn't have to do all this."

*Benjamin* "Don't you worry about all that. I just want you to relax and enjoy all of it."

She turns back to look at the room again.

*Michelle* "How can someone not relax here it is wonderful! *she notices the skis and snow suit* "Wait a minute are we going to go skiing too?"

*Benjamin* "Well, that is up to you Darlin'. We can try to if you want or we can just stay in."

*Michelle* "I have never been before.  I would love to try and learn...."

 *Benjamin* "Then we'll go tomorrow after breakfast."

*Michelle with utter excitement* "Okay!"

She begins to take off her jacket but gets the chills.

*Michelle* "Brrr! Is there heat in this place?"

Benjamin hands her a glass of champagne.

*Benjamin* "Here this will warm you up a bit.  The heat is on but it is still warming up just give it a little longer."

 Benjamin walks around the bed to face her.

 *Benjamin he holds up his glass for a toast* "Sh*t! I don't know what to say!"

*Michelle giggles* "...same here."

So they just tap each others glasses and take a sip. The two move closer and lean into each other for a kiss.

*Benjamin* "You hungry? We can order some room service for dinner. They will bring it here. We can just stay in and keep warm tonight."

*Michelle* "Yes I am. Sounds good to me. I'm gonna go freshen up in the bathroom while you order."

*Benjamin steals another kiss* "Okay."

 Benjamin gets his phone from his pocket to call for some dinner. Michelle grabs what she needs and heads to the bathroom.

The door creaks open and she looks for the light switch in the dark room.

*Michelle in a low voice to herself* "Somebody pinch me!...I must be dreaming..."

She turns on the light and closes the door behind her. 

*Michelle still talking to herself under her breath* "Oh god! I am so freaking nervous but this place is amazing.....He is amazing!!  Okay,  Michelle.... you just need to calm down...." *she takes a deep breath and begins to undo her braids*

Michelle spends a good 15 minutes in the bathroom fixing her hair and making sure she looks perfect.

*Benjamin calls her from the other room* "Are you okay in there? Food should be here soon....."

He decided to get more comfortable while he waits for her and the food...

 

 *Michelle's voice trailing from the other side of the bathroom door* "Almost finished...I'll be right out."

Michelle turns out the light and steps out of the bathroom.

*Michelle* "Oh! I thought you said the food was here."

*Benjamin* "It will be soon. Come here...."

Michelle walks over to the bed. She hates being so nervous.

*Benjamin* "Well I ain't gonna bite...sit down. The food should be here soon."

So she plops down on the very edge of the bed.

*Michelle* "What did you order us for dinner?"

*Benjamin* "I'll tell you but you gotta come and lay down here next to me."

Michelle kicks off her boots and lays down.

*Benjamin pulls her up against him* "Much better..."
Her body is tingling from his touch and she doesn't know how much longer she can handle it. She wonders if those same feelings happen to him when their bodies are so close. To distract herself from her own thoughts she asks him again....

 *Michelle* "So what is for dinner?"

As soon as she asks there is a knock at the door.  They both get up and take a seat at the foot of the the bed.

Michelle hands him some silverware and his food. The two sit down to eat their dinner.

*Michelle* "Do you have any other plans for tomorrow besides skiing?"

*Benjamin* "No not really but, after you try out skiing you are not gonna want to do much. It's not easy....I fell on my ass a few times the first time I learned."

*Michelle laughs* "Yeah right! So you admit your not perfect at everything then huh?"

*Benjamin* " I was a kid when I learned but there are some things I have had more practice at...."

*Michelle acts like she didn't hear that last part* "This soup is really good. You made a good choice."

*Benjamin* "Yeah, it's my favorite dish off their menu."

*Michelle* "Oh! So you've been here before?"

*Benjamin* "I used to come here as a kid....My Mom loved it here. It was one of her favorite places."

*Michelle* "Awww! So this place is a nice memory of your Mom then, huh?"

*Benjamin* "Um...Yeah. She is the one who made the whole family pack up and come up here for Christmas vacation every year. She really loved to get away to this place."

*Michelle* "I can see now why you love to be outdoors so much. You seem to share that with your Mom, even when it's freezing outside."

*Benjamin* "I guess so. Both my Mom and Dad enjoyed it. After she died though my Dad has never come back out here. I think it hurts him too much even to this day." 

*Michelle* "That's understandable. I think it would be hard for anyone.  Is this your fist time back here since you were a kid?"

*Benjamin* "Yeah it is. I first thought about going somewhere where it is nice and warm but I thought it would be much more special if we came here. That way we can have our own tradition.*Benjamin puts his hand on her thigh* Maybe this time next year we can come back again..."

Michelle so taken by what he just said that she spills some soup on her shirt.

 *Michelle* "Ah crap!  I'm gonna go wash this before it stains."
Michelle goes and shuts herself in the bathroom while Benjamin finishes his dinner alone. Finally after what seemed like forever she opens the door.

*Benjamin* "Your soup is probably cold. Do you still want to finish it?"
She doesn't answer him. Instead she starts walking over to him. She has that lusty look in her eyes again like she did at at apartment that one day. Benjamin quickly stands up when he sees she is coming towards him. He is reading her cues all to well.

*Michelle* "I'm ready for dessert...."
Michelle slides one hand across his abs and runs her fingers through his hair with her other.
*Michelle* "I don't want to wait anymore......" 

Benjamin doesn't hesitate or ask any questions he just goes with it.

Until, Michelle reaches to unzip his pants, then he stops her. He senses she is nervous and this explains the sudden need to move too fast.

*Benjamin* "Whoa! Slow down, Darlin'.  We got a whole weekend ahead of us. I want to take it slow and remember every part of it."
*Michelle embarrassed* "Ugh...stupid me. I always ruin the moment."
*Benjamin* "No, no! Don't be silly. It's not ruined. Why don't you go in the bathroom gets yourself ready and when you come back out all you need to do is crawl into bed next to me."
*Michelle a little hesitant* "Okay."
He kisses her to reassure her that he is not upset with her. While Michelle is in the bathroom, Benjamin quickly disposes of the food service cart, strips to his underwear, dims the lights, and jumps into the bed. Michelle can hear the all commotion and when it finally stops she speaks.....

*Michelle* "Okay, I'm coming out are you ready?"
*Benjamin* "I'm ready..."
Michelle steps out of the bathroom and leans against the doorway.

*Michelle repeats herself* "Are you ready for me?"
*Benjamin* "Ready is an understatement.....*she feels frozen and unable to move* "Well, don't leave me hanging Darlin'..."

Michelle finally gets herself to move and walks over to him. Benjamin takes her by the hand and she crawls into bed next to him.....

  Much, much later into the night after the sheets have been tossed and turned. They stop to catch their breath and take a break.

*Benjamin breathing heavily* "Oh!Wow!.... Sh*t! That was amazing....I think I deserve an award for that..."
*Michelle also coming down from an orgasmic high* "Mmmmm...."
*Benjamin smiling with much satisfaction and relief* "You know Darlin', I don't think I can ever wait that long again but I am glad it led us here to this night."

*Michelle elated herself* "I'm glad we came here too. I think this much more special than all of the other ways this could have happened. Because now every time I think of our first time together, I will remember this night here and I couldn't imagine anything more perfect."

*Benjamin* "You've got that right. I couldn't have said it better myself......What time is it?"
*Michelle* "My guess is somewhere around midnight....I don't know about you but,
 I am not even sleepy yet."
*Benjamin rolls over onto his stomach* "It's all your adrenaline still going. You'll start to slow down here in a bit."
*Michelle* "What are you doing?"

*Benjamin* "I'm gonna go take a bath. You can join me if you want."
Benjamin grabs his hat and then gets up keeping his hat down in front of him, his hair is a tousled mess.

*Michelle laughs* "You dork....why bother with the hat? I could still see your ass when you got up...."
*Benjamin laughs too* "Yeah I didn't think that through to well. So you gonna join me? Or do I have to bathe alone?"
Michelle sits up in the bed and looks him up and down.

 *Michelle* "Mmmmm, I don't know? I might need a little more convincing....Is the hat coming with you?"
*Benjamin* "What you think I'm scared to go full monty in front of you?"
*Michelle with some sarcasm* "Well, Yeah....I kinda do....."
*Benjamin lets the hat drop to the floor, pauses long enough to see her reaction* "Now it's your turn..." *then he walks into the bathroom to start the hot water.*
A few minutes later they are both settled into the tub and relaxing in the warm soapy water.

*Benjamin* "Is the water warm enough for you?"
*Michelle* "Mmmm...Oh! Yeah it's plenty warm."
Michelle leans her head back against his shoulder and lets out a sigh.

*Benjamin* "What's wrong?"
*Michell* "Oh nothing....I just kinda keep thinking to myself that I'm gonna wake up from this really, really good dream I am having."
*Benjamin chuckles, he gets what she means* "I feel that same way Darlin' I feel the same way.... This night has been amazing and I'm not ready for it to end either."

*Michelle* "So, you still plan on taking me skiing tomorrow?"
*Benjamin* "We'll see I guess. That depends if we ever get any sleep tonight."

*Michelle* "Well, I would really love it if we could go."

*Benjamin kisses her forehead* "Lets just sit here a little longer then we can get out and go to sleep.
 You don't want to try your first time at skiing with hardly any sleep."
*Michelle* "Sounds good to me."
After a few more minutes of cuddling in the soapy suds Michelle gets up out of the tub and grabs a towel. He can't stop looking at her and it makes her nervous.

*Michelle* "What!?"
*Benjamin* "Nothing, Darlin'.....Your beautiful. Your perfect. I'm just taking it all in."
*Michelle* "Oh stop! You don't need to run those cheesy lines on me anymore...."
*Benjamin laughs* "I'm not! I'm just saying I like what I see..."
*Michelle looks down into the partially soapy water* "You know what?  I like what I see too...."
 Benjamin gets up out of the tub and grabs a towel while Michelle looks at herself in the mirror for umpteenth time.

*Benjamin* "If your trying to embarrass me it's not gonna work." *She gives  him a sideways glance* "Compliment me all you want Darlin'...."
*Michelle* "You have the most inflated ego..."
*Benjamin* "Yeah, but you like it...."
Michelle gives him the sideways glance again.

*Benjamin* "What's with it, with you and, that mirror?"
Benjamin walks up behind her and she turns to face him.

*Michelle* "Just force of habit I guess........ That's always the first thing 
I do after I shower." 
*Benjamin* "Why don't we change that. I got a new habit you can pick up....."

Looks like the room is steaming up again and it's not because of a 
bathtub full of hot soapy water. Looks like these two are at it again. So much for going to bed and getting some rest for tomorrow......
Time to leave them for now.....it may be a long night or morning??

We'll check back on them later and see what they are up to.

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