Christmas Above, Below and Beyond Part 5 (rated pg-13) The End. As Catherine and Vincent were walking back to father's chamber, he apologized. ""Catherine I am sorry about that." "Brigit does not know how to take no for an answer." "That's all right Vincent." "I'll just have to keep a close reign on you." Giving her a kiss, "I was hoping you would." "Come sweetheart, we can see father later." "We need to be together right now." After making love in his chamber, they joined everyone in the grand hall to decorate for Christmas. It was wonderful, decorating with Vincent's family. Everyone did his or her share and Brigit finally left Vincent alone. She tried to get him to leave Catherine and help her with some of her decorations but Pascal gladly offered his services. When everything was done, they were all quite pleased with their accomplishments. "Vincent and Catherine was standing in the back of the hall admiring the decorations "Doesn't everything look so beautiful Vincent?" "Yes Catherine but not as beautiful as you." Smiling up at him, you always know what to say to make me feel better don't you?" "Catherine it is the truth." "You are beautiful." "Come my love, putting his arm around her waist, let us join the others." The tunnel community's celebration was in full force. William had fixed a special buffet and Catherine and Vincent enjoyed their first waltz. As the evening went on Vincent was getting more anxious to give Catherine her Christmas Eve surprise. When he could wait no longer, he said, "Catherine of you do not mind could me go now?" "There is something I want to show you." "No Vincent I don't mind at all." No one noticed them leave except for Brigit. Sighing her decided to give up on Vincent and headed for he next conquest, Pascal." They left the hall and Vincent escorted her down numerous tunnels going deep into the catacombs. None of the tunnels seemed familiar to Catherine so she asked, "Where they were going" "You will see my love." "We are about there so, pulling out a red handkerchief, let me cover you eyes Catherine?" "All right Vincent"' He could feel Catherine's heart racing from the excitement. Making sure he eyes were covered, he lead her to the chamber entrance and removed her blindfold. "Oh Vincent, this is so beautiful." "How did you manage all this?" "Peter and some of the helpers assisted me." Catherine could not believe her eyes. There were dozens of poinsettias all around the room.. Red candles illuminated the chamber giving it a soft romantic glow. There was a queen size bed in the corner with white satin sheets. Lying on it was a lovely red velvet robe. The color was such a contrast to the sheets. Seeing her looking at it Vincent said, "that is for you Catherine." Going to the bed she hugged the robe against her. "Vincent this is gorgeous." "I cannot wait to put it on." "There is a partition in the far corner over there if you wish to change." "Yes Vincent I think I will going behind it. When she was done she came out to find Vincent waiting for her on the bed in a hunter green robe. Their eyes met and the love between them warmed their hearts. Climbing out of bed Vincent walked to her. "Catherine you look beautiful", taking her in his arms. "Thank you Vincent." "You look quite handsome yourself." "Come sit with me on the bed." "Catherine I wanted our Christmas Eve to be special but there are some things I must tell you. Talking her hand, "We have been together for three years." "Each year more wondrous than the next. We are something that has never been Catherine and our relationship cannot continue like this especially after we have made love." "It has to end this way. " "You deserve better." "No Vincent, you cannot mean that." "We have a baby on the way and she began to cry." "Don't cry Catherine, taking her in his arms, I am not ending our relationship." "I want us to go forward." "I do not have much to offer you." "I cannot give you the things you are used to." But I can give you all the love I have inside me." Going into his robe pocket, he pulled out a small slightly worn black velvet box and he opened it. Inside was a beautiful, snowflake-shaped crystal mounted on a thin gold band. "Will you marry me Catherine?" As tears fell from her eyes, Catherine said, "yes I will be honored to marry you Vincent." Placing the ring on her finger, he took her lips in a kiss. Merry Christmas Catherine." Merry Christmas Vincent." And as the snow continues to fall Above, the happy couple far Below in the deepest catacombs share an evening Beyond their wildest dreams. The End Shirley's Fanfic Index |
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