All Things Are Possible 9 Catherine and Vincent said goodbye to their baby and headed back to the city. They had baby Jacob as they named him last night snuggled in his carseat in back with Vincent. They arrived at the tunnel entrance around 6:00in the morning and were met by Peter, Father and Mary. After they unpacked the car, Father asked them to come to the grand hall. Vincent with his arm around Catherine's shoulder and she holding the baby they entered the hall where everyone had come to welcome them back. Catherine and Vincent eyes glistened with tears at their thoughtfulness for being there this early in the morning. Pascal and Mouse lowered a banner that read "Welcome BackVincent, Catherine and Baby Jacob much to father's surprise as they named their son after him (Catherine had called Peter last night and told him the baby's name but wanted to kept a secret from father until they returned).Looking at his son and Catherine with tears in his eyes he said there are no words to thank them and gave them both a hug.Catherine and Vincent descended the few steps into the crowd and were surrounded by all who love them. The tunnel hero had come home with his wife and son. Catherine told them the welcome home was so thoughtful and she loved them. They in turn told her that they loved her and thanked herfor making Vincent's dreams come true. Smiling she said Vincent was the answer to all of her dreams as well. A little later baby Jacob fell asleep and Catherine took him to theirchamber and laid him down. Vincent followed her and gently hugged her from behind. Pulling her tight against him he places his hands on her, and softly kissed her neck saying he loves her more and more each day. Placing her hands on top of his she said as I do you. Closing her eyes she rubs against him taking in the feel of his exquisite touch.Turning her toward him he told him he lifted her in his arms and laid her on the bed. Lying down beside her he held her close and they drifted off to sleep. When a half hour passed and Vincent and Catherine did not return to the hall Father decided to check on them. He arrived at their chamber and the sight he saw warmed his heart. Catherine and Vincent had fallen asleep in each other's arms and baby Jacob was sound asleep in his crib next to their bed. Father knew that they must have been tried. Quietly he entered the chamber to look at his grandson. He is a beautiful little boy and he pulled his covers snugly around him. Glancing at Vincent and Catherine he pulled the patchwork quilt at the end of their bed over them he smiled and said sweet dreams you two. Looking back one last time before he exited the chamber, he whispered Catherine you are a very special woman giving up your life Above for the love of my son. I will be forever grateful and he left the room. A few hours later Vincent woke up feeling his son begin to stir. Within minutes he heard his soft cry. Getting out of bed he changed his diaper and held him in his arms. Looking into the sky blue eyes identical to his own Vincent said good morning my son I love you and baby Jacob smiled. Vincent was playing with the baby when Catherine woke up watching the scene before her she almost cried. Good morning guys how are you both? We my love are just fine. When she unbuttoned her top Vincent laid Jacob at her breast where he greedily began to feed. Feeling the pressure of his mouth upon her she ran her fingers through his soft blonde curls saying little guy you must be starved. Looking at Catherine thinking to himself she is so beautiful. Catherine asked him to come to the bed. Pulling his face to hers she kissed him and said Thank you Vincent you are beautiful as well. While Catherine fed and burps Jacob, Vincent gathered his change of clothes for this evening he noticed someone had covered them up. Knowing it was Father; � Vincent said he must thank him later. When Jacob fell asleep Catherine put him in the crib and told Vincent she was looking forward to the Winterfest celebration tonight. She said it should be great. Catherine so far all of them have turned out really nice. But this year it will be wonderful for me with my son and my wife by the side. Going up to him she wrapped her arms around his neck planted a wet kiss on his lips saying she will be right at his side where she belongs and rested her head upon his chest. Vincent told Catherine that he needed to talk to father to catch up on things Below and will come back to get them for breakfast. She said that would be fine, as it will give her a chance to fin d her clothes for this evening's celebration. Giving her a kiss he said he will see her later and left the chamber. Entering her closet Catherine looked through her clothes to find the perfect outfit to wear so Vincent would be proud of her. After searching for a while she located the perfect outfit. It was a long sleeve off the shoulder red velvet gold. It was cut low in the front and fit snug to the hips accenting her tiny waist. There was a slit on both sides from floor to thigh and she found her matching red velvet pumps. Hanging the dress in the closet, getting more and more excited about tonight, she picked up baby Jacob and waited for Vincent's return to escort them to breakfast. Evening arrived and it was time for the Winterfest celebration. Catherine and Vincent were in their chamber getting dressed. To Catherine Vincent never looked more handsome in his tight dark green pants, thigh high boots, green vest and white ruffled shirt. Hearing her thoughts he said thank you he wanted to look nice for her. Oh Vincent how sweet of you. Now give me about a half-hour and I'll be ready. Taking baby Jacob he said he would go visit with father and return for her. Giving her a kiss he left the chamber. Now Catherine had time to make sure she looked her best. She wanted her hair curly for the evening she let is air dry. Next she applied a light shade of red lipstick but no other makeup. Putting on her shoes and her dress, she waited for Vincent. Hearing him approach the door, she went further into the chamber so he could not see her yet. Calling her she made a grand entrance that took his Vincent's breathe way. He looked at the lovely vision in red before him. Her hair was curled entwined with a red velvet ribbon. Her dress was daring low in the front leaving little to the imagine. It hugged her waist making it seem even smaller, and the amount of leg exposed from the slits on each side was very tantalizing indeed. Completing the outfit was the tiniest pair of red velvet slippers he had ever seen. Going to her he wrapped her in his arms and told her she was so breathtakingly beautiful she could be a fairy princess. Thank you my handsome prince. I wanted you to be proud of me. Catherine all the gorgeous clothes in the world could not make me any more proud of you that I already am. I love you so. Putting her arm through his he said father will be bringing little Jacob and he escorted her to the grand hall. When Catherine and Vincent entered the grand hall all heads turned their way and a hush fell over the crowd as they stared at the striking couple that looked like they had just stepped out of a fairy tale. The perfect picture was complete when father placed little Jacob is a Catherine's arm. As they descended the steps into the hall they were approached by everyone and were complimented on their appearances. After everyone had greeted them, the crowd separated and they asked they favorite couple to start the first dance. Catherine handed baby Jacob back to father just before Vincent lifted her in his strong arms and carried her to the dance floor where they danced the first waltz of the evening. Unable to take their eyes off each other, they did not know that the others had joined them on the dance floor until the music ended. Holding Catherine her by the waist Vincent asked Mary if she could keep on eye on Jacob for them for a little while and they exited the grand hall. Half walking half running they made it to their chamber where Vincent grabbed her tight against his chest saying neither Catherine I could not keep from touching you any longer. " Nor can I Vincent. They frantically kissed, caressed and loved each other as much as they could without physically being joined. Taking Vincent's face in her hands she said only five weeks more my love five weeks. Ah Catherine so long a wait. I know sweetheart but well worth it I'm sure. Kissing each other once more they returned to the hall. All When Catherine and Vincent returned to the grand hall, the lovers received a few knowing looks and smiles. Feeling Catherine's embarrassment Vincent said they are used to us by now sweetheart. I know but still. Come my love let us get our son and they rejoined the celebration. Taking her hand Vincent led the way. Mary saw them approaching and told them Jacob had been a good little boy but was tried and fell asleep. She told them that she would take him to bed and for them to stay and have fun. Each giving him a kiss they thanked Mary and she left the hall. Well my dear no need to let a good waltz go to waste and he walked her to the dance floor. Everyone was having a great time but all too soon the evening came to an end. As everyone said goodnight, Catherine was too excited to sleep and asked Vincent to take her to the falls. They arrived at the falls and Vincent sat her on his lap. Catherine this evening was so wonderful for me all because of you. I love you so much. And I love you too very much. Vincent sometimes I wish there were other couples in the world Above who could live a dream such as ours. Others who could experience our Bond, our connection even if just for a moment. Catherine what we share is one of a kind. Our love will be part of the tunnel's history. As our love grows so does our Bond. No one will be able to share our magic. It comes along once in a lifetime and we were chosen to be a part of that miracle. Silence followed Vincent's words as they took in what he spoke. The New Year came and went with Catherine and Vincent enclosed in each others arms anxiously awaiting Valentine's Day when they decided to love again as one for the first time since Jacob's birth. Each had their own special plans for the other when they spend the week of Valentine's Day at the cabin. Two weeks before Valentine's Day Catherine wanted to get something special for Vincent and decided to go Above. Being the end of January and cold Catherine was sure there would be no one out. Vincent was working late in one of the lower tunnels and had told her he would not be back until around 9:00 in the evening so she decided this was a good time to go. She asked Mary if she could watch baby Jacob for her , as she wanted to go above to find Vincent a nice present. Mary told her she did not think it was a good idea. But Catherine said she would be back within an hour. Kissing baby Jacob, she left the tunnels. As she suspected, no one was in the park on this very cold night. Half way through the park someone said. It is you Catherine Chandler I thought you had left town. Who are you? Catherine this voice isn't familiar to you? No. Well being away from the DA's office must have given you a memory loss. Getting scared Catherine asked again who are you? Just say I am your worst nightmare and she was tackled to the ground. Laying on her back with the wind knocked out of her, she was defenseless. Then she felt a hard fist to her right jaw than her left. By the time he got to the fourth blow she could no longer fell the pain. Semi-conscience, she heard him say you sent me to prison five years for rape. Do you know what they do to rapist in jail? Well Ms. Chandler I will have the pleasure of showing you. When she frantically called out to Vincent through there Bond, he was already on his way to her. Yes lovely lady payback time and he ripped her blouse. Catherine heard another tearing sound and knew he had torn her underwear when she felt the coldness between her legs. Lovely and he painfully pawed at her body. Oh god Vincent hurry please. The last thing she remembered before blackness engulfed her was the sound of a zipper. Vincent reached the park in lightening speed, he saw a woman lying naked on the ground and a man straddled between them he legs. He saw the man unzip his pants ready to force himself upon the unmoving woman when he realized it was Catherine. NOOOOOOOOO letting out a thunderous roar he leaped upon the man right before he plunged into Catherine's body. Throwing him across the park Vincent could tell by the way he landed that he would rape no more. Catherine my love Catherine he looks at her bruised and beaten face. He removed his cloak wrapping it around her and cradled her in his arms and cried. No No No. Feeling her stir she said Vincent is that you. Yes Catherine. Vincent that man was going he was going to rape me. Vincent pulling tightly on his vest did he. Seeing the panic look in her eyes she softly said no Catherine I stopped him in time. Gathering him close she cried his name over and over again saying I love you, I love you, I love you. Close to hysterical Vincent told her they had to go. Lifting her in his arms he felt her finch as if she was afraid. Realizing it was Vincent who held her; she relaxes and closed her eyes. By the time they reached the tunnel entrance Catherine had fallen asleep but it was not a peaceful one as she would jump every now and than and Vincent's voice would soothe her sleep. Laying her upon their bed Vincent tap a message on the pipes to father. The message being and emergency father came right away. When he arrived he saw Catherine upon the bed. Looking at Vincent he said my god what happened? Part 10 Shirley�s Fanfic Index |
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