Chapter 64: The Move “Oof, Lau, what do you have in here, rocks?” Alex lifted the box. “No, actually my makeup.  Looks like I’ll have to weed it out,” Lauralee opened a box with a razor blade. “Funny babe, real funny,” Alex dropped the box and stretched his back.  “I can see the headline now: ‘Backstreet Boy suffers severe back injury while moving box of makeup.’” “Aw, poor baby,” Lauralee sat on the bed.  “Come here.” Alex sat in front of her as she rubbed his shoulders.  He grunted while she massaged him.  “Feel better?” “Yeah.  I wonder if Kevin is feeling the same way.” He rolled his head from side to side. “Probably.  Laura carries more makeup than I do.” Alex leaned back into her arms.  “I’m so glad you’re here.” “Me too.  I already feel like I’m home.” “It always will be.  Think your mother will be OK?” “It’ll take time, but I think she’ll be fine.  We said our good-byes last night.  I think I lost about 10 pounds of water by crying with her.” “That’s how mine was, and I moved 10 minutes away from her,” Alex laughed.  “Like what the decorator did?” “Just what I wanted.  And thanks for the baby grand.” “Surprised?” “It’s a nice touch.” “She said it added zest to the place.” “Zest, I like that word.  So, what should we do after we unpack?” “Kevin called, and he wants to go out for dinner.  Then I figured we’d go to Tabu for some dancing.  That cool?” “Sounds like a plan.” ~*~ “Close your eyes.” “Lau…” “I’m not coming out there until you close ‘em.” “OK, OK, they’re closed.” Lauralee walked out of the bathroom.  Alex was standing with his hands over his face.  “OK, open them.” “Wow,” Alex smiled at Lauralee in her purple silk nightie.  “You look… wow, you look…” “You can put your tongue back in your mouth now.” “Can’t help it,” Alex popped open a bottle of champagne and poured her a glass.  “Welcome home.” They drank the champagne as Alex immediately scooped her up, making Lauralee giggle.  “I thought your back hurt.” “Amazing, it’s gained its elasticity back,” he lay her down on the bed. “Good, wouldn’t want you to throw it out tonight,” Lauralee kissed his neck. “If I do, it’ll be worth it,” Alex grunted as he seized her. Chapter 65 Contents Chapter 63