The Reunion After Seven Years

Nicole tried her best to stay under the quilt for as long as possible. She was just not ready to face Kerr this morning and the quilt seemed like the best shield at the moment.

Kerr saw this but walked over to her anyway. He paused as his hand hovered over the quilt. He gently touched the bit of her face that was visible and then pulled the quilt away.

"Well, our baby is in there now. Does knowing that still make you shy? Or are you nervous?" Nicole was always shy about sex even though she was already pregnant with his baby. She seemed very innocent, almost pure. But this was one of the many things he loved about her. Her utter purity.

Listening to Kerr's calm and deep voice always made her feel grounded. Her nerves eventually settled down and the image of Kerr from the previous night flashed in front of her eyes. Her nerves were replaced by worry and anxiety.

She decided to approach it tentatively though. She responded, "So, you still remembered that I'm pregnant?" Her hand automatically drifted to her slightly swollen belly as she spoke of the pregnancy. She was aware that Kerr had tried to be careful the night before. Nevertheless, she couldn't help but feel worried.

Being with child called for utmost care to be taken, on both of their parts. Thinking about the night before made her uneasy now.

"Yes Nicole. Do you really think I'm that ignorant?" He caressed her face. "Are you okay? Did I hurt you last night? I will make an appointment and take you for a checkup."

He was quite worried about her. The effect of the drug had lasted a long while the night before, but having known that she was pregnant, he had let go of her when he felt a bit better.

He couldn't fall asleep the whole night. When the effect of the drug finally wore off, and he became sober, he went in for a cold shower and lost track of time. He was in a sort of trance and he only snapped out of it when he heard Nicole stir in bed.

Although he felt nothing like it, he came out looking refreshed and bright.

Nicole now sat there, her hands on her waist and a pained expression on her face. Having Kerr's arms around her did not seem to help as the ache in her back continued to throb.

"My back hurts and my waist is sore," she groaned. "What happened to you last night?"

home late as he had a business dinner. But seeing his state last night raised considerable doubts within her. This wasn't

time, that Kerr had the chance to

for a soft kiss. "I don't know what I would do

would bring a definite end to what him and Nicole

She would not be able to handle a betrayal, she hated the

and anxious. She could think of only one person who would do such

the effect of the drug hadn't worn off at that time. But she couldn't help feeling suspicious.

let him go, since it was such a good chance to

considered his options for a second but finally sighed and nodded his head. He could not bring himself to lie to her. He told

idea." He helped her into the bathroom while talking to her and Nicole let

couldn't think of anything to respond with. It was possible the pregnancy was affecting her,

how much Kerr loved her suddenly wasn't enough. It didn't stop her imagination from running wild about the disturbing possibilities of the night before. So far, however, she kept these thoughts to herself.

been through and all the times Kerr had supported her unconditionally, she wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt. But

led her down the stairs with him where they found Jay sitting at the dining table looking angry. Suddenly, the phone rang and they heard Vedder answer the phone. He

is a

first while he attended to the

registered everything happening and looked at him with an empty gaze. She sat at the table and ruffled Jay's

had to send him away all of a sudden and

he wasn't going to be appeased

now, and you don't have any time for

night was supposed to be their time.