The Day After...Part 2

Picking up where we left off Peter and Luke had just came into the house, Laura wanted to talk to Luke again but apparently Peter's problem was more pressing. So they head upstairs to Luke's office...

*Luke* "Okay...What the f*ck is so important?..."

*Peter sighs* "Cade was at my place this morning, when I got back from Willow's..."
*Luke anxious* "And? What did he say?"

Peter pulls the weed out of his pocket and 

tosses it on the table.

*Luke* "Holy Sh*t!..."

*Luke snaps* "What the f*ck, Peter! You bring this sh*t here? 

Around Laura and the kids..."

*Peter* "I had no choice, Man! Cade is trying to get me to plant it here..."

*Peter continues* "That's why he was at my place! He wants me to 

f*cking leave it here for the cops to find."

*Luke* "And then what?"

*Peter* "I don't f*cking know!...You think he is gonna tell me why?!"
*Luke* "Your more chummy with him than I am?!"

*Peter scoffs* "What the f*ck, MAN! I came here to figure this sh*t out! 

Peter pulls off his coat, both men are now pissed and 

arguing with each other.

*Peter continues* "I'm sticking my f*cking neck out here for you! You know he 

threatened me if I don't do it..."
*Luke* "Cade wouldn't even be here causing trouble if your dumb ass hadn't
f*cking called him in the first place!..."
*Peter* "You know why I called him! All you did was b*tch and moan about Rufus!..."

*Luke* "I was avoiding Rufus just fine till you called that f*cking maniac!...
Which means I never would have found myself at her hotel room!"

*Peter* "Oh, so now all this sh*t is my fault?!"
*Luke* "I told you I didn't want his help...You know what went down all those years ago..."

*Peter* "You didn't have to take his help...that's on you!"

*Peter continues* "I know I screwed up and that's why I'm here, cuz 

I'm not gonna do what Cade wants me to. I'm trying to make my part in all this sh*t right!
YOU NEED TO CHILL!"

Luke lets out a long sigh, Peter is right they have both screwed up, but Luke unfortunately has more at stake than Peter does....These two have known each other for a very long time, and while they have both made bad decisions, they know they can always still count on each other for when the "Sh*t hits the fan"...

*Peter* "I think we should call Hayden, tell him about the weed and go from there..."

Luke agrees and calls Hayden, he tells him that Cade threatened Peter trying to force him to plant it somewhere in the house, Hayden believes him and says that it makes sense, after some evidence they found at Rufus' hotel room. Hayden tells them to sit tight, that he is on his way to drop off Ruby and will pick it up. Luke ends the call with Hayden, then plops down in the seat across from Peter.

*Luke* "He's on his way..."
*Peter* "I guess we'll find out more when he gets here..."
*Luke* "Yeah, and you better stick around Hayden wants to talk to both of us."

*Peter* "That's fine...I don't need to be into work till later anyways....
You really think Ruby is your kid?"

*Luke sighs* "I don't f*cking know....But Hayden said Margaret is flying in, she'll know the truth."
*Peter* "She still works for Rufus?"

*Luke* "Apparently....Ruby said she takes care of her."
*Peter* "But even if, Margaret says it's true, you really don't know what Rufus told her."
*Luke* "True, but Margaret can smell bullsh*t from a mile away, plus I really
don't think Rufus would lie to her..."

*Peter* "Speaking of lies...did you tell Laura about what happened at Rufus' hotel room..."
That is the last thing Luke wants to think about, he could see Laura wanted to finish their conversation from earlier this morning. He rubs his face, feeling even more tense and nervous.....
*Luke* "We talked a little this morning...I told her everything but THAT!..."

*Peter* "Are you gonna tell her? What if she ends up talking to Rufus and finds out? I mean if Ruby is yours...Rufus isn't going anywhere."
*Luke* "What? You don't think I've f*cking thought about all of that, sh*t?! I was banking on the fact that she had packed up and moved back to LA..."

*Peter* "Yeah...Well....Good f*cking luck with that...I don't think Rufus is gonna leave.
Just come out and say it, rip it off like a band-aid, see how she reacts..."
*Luke* "I don't know....I don't think telling her right now is a good time..."

*Peter* "When will it ever be a "good time"?...Just tell her truth...I can see this sh*t is eating 

away at you. It has been for awhile now..."
And then in a flash Laura is standing at the top of the stairs 
looking at the two of them.

*Laura* "Tell me the truth about what?"
Both of them are frozen with fear for a second, wondering 
how much she heard. Then her eyes dart to the weed sitting on the table.
*Laura* "Ohmygod! Is that what I think it is?!"

*Peter starts getting up* "And that's my que to get outta here..."
Peter gets up and grabs his coat. Laura's walks over and faces Luke. She has a dozen questions flashing across her face.

*Laura* "So, why is there a huge package of weed in our house?"

While Laura is looking at Luke, Peter puts on his coat, then 
gestures ripping of a band-aid.

*Peter* "I'll be outside waiting for Hayden, so you two can talk..."
Then Peter heads downstairs, Laura sits down and waits 
for Luke to start talking.

*Luke* "Hayden is on his way with Ruby, he'll be picking up the weed as evidence."
*Laura* "Why is it evidence?"
 *Luke* "Cade is trying to get me into trouble somehow, he tried to force Peter to plant here..."

 *Laura* "Oh my god! So Peter told you about it instead?"
*Luke nods*Yeah...Hayden will tells us more when he gets here."
*Laura* "Why does this Cade hate you so much? Is it because of what happened
 that day at the hotel?"
Luke gets tense and Laura reaches out and grabs his hand.

 *Laura* "Baby, it's okay...I'm not mad anymore that you went there to stop this
Cade guy...I understand!"
Then she stands up to face him, she can see his
 too tense to sit down, and knows he's not done 
telling her everything.

*Laura* "I love you, Luke...you know you can tell me anything."
*Luke* "I love you too, Babe....but I...I did something I'm not proud of...
And I'm terrified I'll loose you!"
 *Laura* "I know your no saint...but you should know by now that, 
that doesn't matter to me....Just say it, what is it?"

Once those last few words leave her lips,
he just keeps hearing Peter's voice in his head 
"Just come out and say it, rip it off like a band-aid.."
and so he does.
*Luke* "That day at the hotel...I had sex with Rufus..."
Laura pushes him away, shock, anger, hurt 
flashing across her face.

*Laura* "You?!...what?!"
*Luke* "Please, just let me explain..."
 Emotions takes over her body and Laura's arm reaches out 
and slaps him hard across the face.

*SMACK!*

Laura starts to wipe tears away...
*Laura* "Explain what, Luke? That it meant nothing...That's you weren't thinking
straight and it just 'happened"?...Or Oh I know!....She just accidentally fell on your d..."

Luke stops her from saying the last word, and tries to reach out to her, she is shaking with anger and hurt.
*Luke* "Stop!...Please, Babe...Just let me explain."
*Laura* "Don't touch me.."
She pushes his hands away then she spins around tears taking over, she can't believe what she is hearing.

*Laura crying* "I can't believe this is happening!...After everything we've  been through...You promised me twice! Twice, Luke! That you had no feelings for her, have you completely forgotten what you said to me that night in the hospital?"
*Luke* "No, I haven't and I meant every word...I don't have any feelings for her."
Then he comes in closer to her, trying to comfort her, but knowing it was him who has caused the pain, Laura doesn't want his comfort.
*Luke* "I know I f*cked up, I mean I really f*cked up but I don't love her...Baby, look at me...Please, I never wanted to hurt you..."

Laura doesn't move so Luke turns her to face him...
*Luke continues* "I was angry about so much that had happened that day and I'd just finished 
getting my ass kicked by Cade, I'm sorry, I felt like sh*t after it happened..."

*Luke* "I love you...Please just try and understand..."
 *Laura still crying* "How can you stand here and say you love me, when you had sex with someone else?! Your Ex! Were you ever planning on telling me the truth?! Or do feel backed into a corner right now knowing Rufus could come and tell me everything!?!"

*Luke at a loss for words* "Babe....I...I'm.."
*Laura* "I....I...I can't do this...I can't even believe this is happening!"
Then she turns and starts walking away...
stopping about halfway to the stairs.

*Laura* " Once Hayden leaves....I think you should too."
*Luke* "What?! Babe?!..."
But she doesn't look back again and makes her way 
downstairs to go check in on Phoenix, who was napping.

*Luke cursing to himself* "F*CK!!!...."
Luke flops down on the stool near him, he knew she would be heartbroken, but what could he do? She needed to know the truth and Luke couldn't live with himself much longer, knowing what he'd done, the memory constantly lurking in the back of his mind. Laura is right, if they want this relationship and marriage to work then they both need to be honest with each other, but is it too late? Did he break Laura's trust too much, is their relationship still worth saving?

Then voices trail up the stairway, Luke gathers himself together and heads downstairs to greet Hayden and Ruby...He just hopes he Laura can forgive him...

To be Continued...

I am hoping to have to next part up soon! Early next week sometime....so I can catch up ^_^

In the meantime you can check out a tutorial I posted on how to make a lamp for your dolls.  Up at the very top of my blog page up the "OneSixthAvenue" sign is a new section of pages.

I hope to post more tutorials in the near future!
^_^

Christmas at the Cabin

On Sunday Michelle and Benjamin make it safe and sound to the cabin after flying and traveling most of the day. They stop to get a bite to eat before checking in and heading to the cabin.  

It's starting to lightly snow and the sun should be setting shorty. They have just parked outside the cabin, Benjamin helps Michelle off the ATV, and they get ready to head inside.

*Benjamin* "We're here Darlin'..."
*Michelle* "It's just so beautiful!..I can't believe it's been a whole
 year since we were here."

*Benjamin* "Is it just like you remembered it?"

*Michelle* "Yes...it's absolutely perfect, and the snow..."

Michelle's sentence trails off and she is distracted by the falling snow. Benjamin busies himself unloading the luggage. 
*Benjamin* "Michelle..."
*Michelle turns to face him* "Uh?"

*Benjamin* "Take your bag, Baby...Let's go inside."

Michelle takes the bag, while Benjamin grabs their heavy suitcases, then he gets out the key to unlock the cabin door.

*Benjamin smiles, the one that makes all the girls go crazy* "You ready, Darlin'?"

*Michelle smiles and can't help but melt at the sight of it* "Of course..."
*Benjamin* "Close your eyes."
*Michelle* "Why?...I already know what it looks like."

*Benjamin* "I know...just trust me."

Michelle smiles, and closes her eyes. She trusts him completely and knows there must be something waiting on the other side. Benjamin quickly gets their luggage inside then guides her through the door, making sure she's not peeking.

*Benjamin* "You're not peeking are ya?"
*Michelle* "No..."
Then makes sure the door is shut and
 locked, with the key safely in his pocket.
*Michelle loosing patience* "Can I look now?

Then without a word Benjamin takes his hands away from her eyes, Michelle blinks then takes in the room.

*Michelle* "Ohhh! Benjamin! You remembered everything!
It's just like the last time..."

Then she stops, noticing the dress hanging from the door
 where the ski suit was hanging last year.

*Michelle* "A dress? Where are we going?"
Then she turns to face Benjamin. 

*Michelle* "I thought we were staying here the whole time?..."

*Benjamin smiles* "You'll see, Baby...right now lets just get settled in."

They get comfortable, removing coats, putting down luggage and such. Then Michelle grabs the champagne that was set out for them and offers Benjamin a glass as he comes out of the bathroom.

*Michelle* "Shall we make a toast?..."
*Benjamin* "Sure."

*Michelle* "I know last year, we didn't have much to say to each other, but this whole year has been amazing. And when everyone told me to run away from you as fast as I could, I just couldn't. I'm so glad, I didn't.." *she smiles* "..I love you so much, Benjamin and being here reminds me of when I finally realized that and realized there was more to you than what the others were saying..."

*Benjamin* "Wow, Baby....I...I...didn't expect a speech from you. I love you too, Darlin'...and I am definitely glad you didn't run...because I can't imagine this last year without you."

They both toast, take a sip, then Benjamin sets down the glasses...

And pulls Michelle in tight, both wrapping 
their arms around each other.
*Benjamin* "You still hungry?....I can order us something..."
*Michelle* "I'm not hungry for food..."

Michelle starts to undo the buttons on 
his shirt slowly, one by one...
*Michelle* " I just want to spend the rest of the night in that bed."

Then slides her hands under his collar 
and around his neck.
*Benjamin* "Not so nervous this time are ya?.."

*Michelle smiles* "Oh, Benjamin...You know I still didn't know what to expect
from you the first time we were here."
*Benjamin smiles that smile again* "I know, Baby..."

Then they both pull each other in close, knowing that it's time for a little less talking. They end up spending the remainder of their evening under the sheets and wake up to a lovely morning, with fresh snow on the ground. After breakfast they take advantage of the day and head outside Monday morning, enjoying the peaceful quiet, serene scene and each other.

*Michelle* "What do you want to do?"
*Benjamin* "Lets just take a hike and see how it looks, 
maybe we try some skiing."
*Michelle* "Okay..."

After they take a few steps off the porch, Benjamin notices something out in the thick of trees across from their cabin.
*Benjamin* "Look! There's a Mama deer and her baby..."
*Michelle* "Where?!"
*Benjamin* "Right, there straight ahead, hiding under the trees..."

*Michelle* "Oh! They looks so cute!..."
So Benjamin leads the way and they take a short hike up the slope to see how it looks. Then they decide to head back and get their skis on.

After spending a good amount the day skiing, they decide to call it a night, take a soothing bath, then order some dinner.

*Michelle* "So when do I get to wear that dress?"
*Benjamin* "Not to night, that's for sure..."

*Michelle smiles* "Not even a hint?"
*Benjamin* "Nope."
Michelle sets the finished tray of food on the floor then 
climbs up and straddles Benjamin's lap.

*Michelle* "Well if your not going to tell me then maybe I should tickle it out of you.."
*Benjamin laughs* "Oh really?! But I'm not even ticklish..."

*Michelle* "So you say..."
Then Michelle slides her hand across his side 
and Benjamin laughs. Then Benjamin turns the tables 
and pushes up to kiss her... 

The two get lost in each other arms and end up cozy under the sheets for the rest of the night, and Michelle never gets an
answer about the dress..

Tuesday they order up breakfast and decide to go out and ski some more. Michelle is getting better at it and enjoying herself very much.

*Benjamin* "You're gittin better on those skis, You want to do some more today?"
*Michelle* "It's really fun...And so beautiful! Can we try a harder one?"
*Benjamin* "Sure...If you want to."
After breakfast they get dressed then head out to put on 
their skis and hit the slopes.

When they get back both of them are pretty tired and exhausted, 
but had fun all the while.
*Benjamin* "I'm starvin'...you ready to call it a day?"

*Michelle* "Me too...I think I'm done."
They gravitate closer to each other and 
snow slowly starts to fall. 
*Benjamin* "Yeah, I think we better just head in...you did good out there."

*Michelle* "Yeah? I really like it...We should do this every year..."
*Benjamin smiles* "Yeah...I'd like that. I love you, Baby."
*Michelle smiles* "I love you too..."
Once inside, Michelle orders them some dinner, after 
dinner they take a nice long relaxing hot bath. They sit quietly for awhile enjoying the warmth and each other, but Michelle starts thinking of her sister and starts to worry.

*Michelle* "I wonder if my sister and Luke have found out any news about, Ruby."
*Benjamin* "I don't know....but I highly doubt it. Stuff like that takes some time,
 especially around the holidays...

*Michelle* "You're right...they have a lot of legal hurdles to jump through,
especially if Ruby is Luke's."
*Benjamin* "Yeah...how is you sister taking it? She okay that last time you talked?"

*Michelle* "She seemed okay, but I think she was holding back..."
Benjamin kisses the top of her head, trying to reassure her that all is well back at home.
*Benjamin* "I'm sure she's fine...She seemed to be handling it well, the night Ruby showed up."
They stop talking and relax a little longer before getting out. 

Michelle is in front of the mirror, looking herself over, 
while Benjamin watches.
*Benjamin* "Baby...your beautiful, why do you look in the 
mirror like your worried?"
*Michelle* "Well isn't that what mirrors are for?"
*Benjamin* "No...they're for hanging on bedroom ceilings..."
*Michelle laughs* "Oh! Is this a fantasy of yours?"
*Benjamin* "No...just trying to make you smile, Darlin'. I find that quite tacky, actually."
*Michelle still smiling* "Good..."

Then he walks to stand behind her and Michelle 
turns around pulling the towel that was 
wrapped around him down. All the while Michelle is still smiling.

*Benjamin* "What's so funny?"
*Michelle* "Nothing...Just thinking about your butt and a mirror in the ceiling."
Benjamin chuckles then leans in to kiss her. 
Wednesday morning, Christmas Eve, Benjamin wakes up bright and early, the sun just starting to peek in. Michelle would rather sleep in some more, she's pretty tired from all the skiing and late nights, but it has all been amazing...

*Benjamin*"Wake up, gorgeous...it's Christmas Eve."
*Michelle* "Mmmm, can't we just sleep in? Stay in bed all day..."

*Benjamin* "We'll loose daylight if we do...and it's our last day,
 we leave tomorrow, Baby."
Michelle runs her fingertips across his neck and chest.
*Michelle* "Can I pursued you stay in bed with me all day?..."
*Benjamin laughs* "You think I don't know what game your playin'?
C'mon it's our last day and night here...There will be plenty of time for that later."
Then he gets up and excuses himself to the restroom. A few minutes later he is out and Michelle is up and slowly moving about.

*Benjamin* "Bathroom is all yours, Darlin'..."
Michelle smiles sleepily, he always seems to be energized in the morning and she is not. A splash of cool water on her face and a cup of coffee is what she needs before she feels that way.

*Benjamin* "I'll order us breakfast...what you want?"
*Michelle* "Pancakes and coffee..."
Benjamin nods and Michelle locks herself in the bathroom. She stops and stares at herself in the mirror splashing some water on her face. These last few days have been wonderful but Benjamin seems extra excited, she shrugs, maybe because it's Christmas Eve or maybe it has something to do with that dress hanging on the door. 

She has asked him a dozen times if it's time for her to wear it and he  keeps telling her no. So maybe it's tonight? She smiles and wonders what it could be.
After breakfast, two become easily distracted again...

Then a couple hours later they finally get up and get ready to go outside. Michelle wants to build a snowman instead of skiing today. Benjamin is waiting for her to finish getting ready so they can go outside.

*Michelle* "I'm ready!..."
*Benjamin* "Me too..."
So they stay right outside the cabin and gather some 
items to build a snowman.

Benjamin sets the second ball of snow on top of the 
other while Michelle watches. 

Michelle puts the final ball on the top to complete his little snowman body. Then they finish him off with some rocks and twigs.
*Michelle*  "There! He's perfect! What'd ya think?"

*Benjamin* "There is just one more thing needed to make this moment perfect..."
Michelle a little perplexed looks up at him.
*Michelle* "What do you mean? Did we forget something?"
Benjamin doesn't respond to her questions, he quickly gets down on one knee, he's never been so nervous about something in his life. Once he is kneeling before her Michelle can't help but let out a gasp of surprise.

*Benjamin* "Michelle, you have been the only woman I could never walk
away from...and you didn't make it easy either."
* he smiles that smile again*
Michelle knows where this is headed and 
tears begin to fill her eyes.

She tries to speak, her voice overwhelmed with emotion.
*Michelle* "Benjamin..."

*Benjamin stops her* "Hold on...Like you said in your toast....coming here last year I realized just how much I do love you. How much better you make my life, your strength, your confidence, your feistiness, how you can't walk past a mirror without making sure you're beautiful...All of you, baby and I want to spend the rest of my life showing you how much you mean to me..."

Then Benjamin lets her hand go and pulls the small black 
box out from behind him and opens it up.
*Benjamin* "Michelle Ava Lavigne, will you marry me?..."

Michelle can't contain her excitement anymore but when she tries to speak the only word she can get out is...
*Michelle* "Yes! Yes!..."
She leans into him and wraps her arms around him.

*Benjamin* "Say it Baby..."
*Michelle* "Oh, Yes, Benjamin!...Yes I'll marry you!"
Benjamin smiles, relieved to have gotten through it 
but he knew she would say yes.

They fall back into the snow, Benjamin still holding on tight 
to the ring, which is still in the box.

She kisses him, then Benjamin pulls away.
*Benjamin* "Let me up...so I can put this ring on your finger."
They get back up on their feet and...

 Benjamin takes the ring out of it's box where it has been 
waiting for months and places it on Michelle's finger. 
*Benjamin* "There...fits perfect."
They lean in and kiss again then Michelle pulls away.

 *Michelle* "Oh! The dress! does this mean
were going to dinner now?"
Benjamin smiles, she wants to wear that dress so badly.
*Benjamin* "Yeah, but not tonight..."
Michelle looks confused it's their last night at the cabin.
*Benjamin continues* "Tomorrow night, Darlin' when we git home in time for Christmas dinner. You'll be the most beautiful woman in the room..."
*Michelle* "Oh, Benjamin..."
Then he takes her by the hand and the walk into the cabin for their last night before they leave in the morning.

             *Benjamin* "Merry Christmas, Baby...I love you."
            *Michelle* " I love you too...Merry Christmas."

The End!
^_^
Hope you all had a happy holiday season!