Memories Part 10 Final Chapter Three weeks have gone by after their discussion with Father. He and Vincent have not spoken since. During the day he keeps busy working in the tunnels. In the evening he takes his meals in his chamber. Sometimes he dines alone and other times he eats with Catherine if she isn't too late at the office. This morning Catherine is sitting at her dining room table thinking of that day. She has not been feeling well for a couple of days. Joe let her take some time off. She has not told Vincent and he can feel something is wrong. What she tells him is that she is just tired which is partially true she has been of late. Smiling she has a pretty good idea what is wrong but wants to be sure. She has an appointment with Peter later today. She and Vincent have not loved since that day at the falls. The sweet, intense lovemaking they shared that day made it only natural that she would be with child. She remembered how happy they were that day until their conversation with father. When they returned to Vincent's chamber she asked if he really meant father had lost him as a son. Vincent I lost both my parents it is very hard. No Catherine I still love him and I always will. I am his son and I am grateful that he took care of me and loved me. But Catherine I also need the kind of love me share. I cannot get that from anyone else. I need you and your love as I need air to breathe. If I could never hold you in my arms and could never love you again, I would be lost to myself and everyone around me. Vincent I know I feel the same way if I ever lost you I could not go on. Holding out his arms she walked into them. I love you my angel and he kissed her and held her close. I love you too. Vincent what are we going to do about father? I don't know my love. I don't know. Returning to the present Catherine realized how late it was and she needed to get ready to see Peter. A half-hour later she was showered and changed and out the door. When she arrived at Peter's office she told him she thought she knew what was the matter with her but wanted him to check and make sure. Peter I believe I am pregnant with Vincent's child and could not be happier. I just needed you to confirm it. After her exam Peter told her she was indeed with child. Oh Peter giving him a hug Vincent will be so happy I only wish father could share in our happiness. Catherine he still has not come around? No and Peter he and Vincent have not spoken for three weeks. They need each other but father will not compromise. Would you believe he doesn't even refer to me by my name? Peter when I tell Vincent of our child on the way, he will want me to move Below as soon as possible. But I don't know if that would be a good idea with he and father not speaking. And, there may be a problem, what if father does not allow me to live Below? I see what you mean dear. I tell you what do not add anymore stress in your life. With the child on the way you must take it easy. I know I will probably take a leave from work in a month or so. I want the child born Below and I doubt if father will object to that. Catherine dear go find Vincent and share the wonderful news with him. Some time today I will go see Jacob and have a talk with him and I will not tell him of the baby. I will leave that up to you and Vincent. Thank you Peter. Catherine I just hope I can talk some sense into him for everyone's sake. So do I. See you later and she left his office. Catherine was beside herself with happiness and she headed Below. She knew Vincent would still be working and would wait for him in his chamber. She met Mary on the way and she asked how she was doing. Well Mary under the circumstances, I am all right. I am not so sure about Vincent. He misses father. I know father misses him too. Mary I did not want to cause problems between them. That was the last thing I wanted to do. I know child. So Catherine what are you doing here this morning? Well I have some news for Vincent and I couldn't wait until tonight to tell him. Well he usually returns to his chamber for lunch. Why not rest until he comes dear you look a little tired. Thanks Mary I am. I will rest and wait for him. Mary waited until she lay down and than covered her over. Placing a kiss on her cheek, she said all would be fine dear I know it. I'll see you later. Bye. As Catherine laid her head upon Vincent's pillow she fell asleep. A beautiful sleep surrounded by the unique scent of Vincent that she loved so well. So dad (said the five year old boy on his father's knee) when did grampa Jacob finally accept mommy Below. Looking at his beautiful son the imagine of his mother, excitement in the blue eyes indentical to his own. Well Jacob, as he ruffles his unruly blond hair, uncle Peter talked to him that day while mommy waited for me in my chamber. When I arrived she looked like an angel asleep in my bed. Daddy mommy is an angel. I know she is son. Well she must have felt me enter the chamber and she woke up. Giving me one of her beautiful smiles she said she has something to tell me. Feeling her happiness and returning her smile, she said we were going to have a baby. The news that she was expecting made me so happy I gathered her in my arms told her I love her and gave her a big kiss. Oh dad I bet mom was so happy. Yes little Jacob she was. Later that day we went to see father and told him of our expecting you. He did not say anything as first than gave us both a hug and asked us to forgive a stubborn old man who thought he knew what was best for his son. He than apologized to your mommy and told her that he was glad I had found her and that he could never thank her enough for loving me. (Vincent did not tell little Jacob that father disapproved of he and Catherine being together because he felt that it would eventually lead to a sexual relationship, which he felt, would be dangerous after his experience with Lisa. When he found out that they already consummated their relationship and Catherine was with child, he realized all his fears were unnecessary. Catherine and Vincent could have a life together). So dad grandpa loved mommy too and she moved Below? Yes son and we had the lovliest wedding the tunnel community had ever seen. Dad I know mommy looked pretty. Yes son she was so beautiful and that day when she married me it was the happiest day of my life. As he remembers how happy they were a tear slips down his cheek. A woman enters the chamber. Hey what are you two handsome guys doing? Mommy as Jacob runs into her arms I missed you. Hi sweetie mommy missed you too. So Jacob what were you and dad up to as she sits him on her lap holding baby Mary, looking more like her brother everyday, in her arms. Catherine I was telling Jacob our love story. How we saw each other once as children and found each other again when we grew up. Mommy that was such a wonderful story. All the beautiful memories we shared. Vincent walked over to her chair placing a soft kiss on her lips. Yes Catherine we do have beautiful memories of the past and I am looking forward to all the memories we will make in the future. Just as I am my love. Smiling at up her husband I love you Vincent Wells. I love you Catherine Wells and he enclosed his family within his strong arms a start of the memories to come. The End <> |
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