| We spent all that night loving each other. The next morning it was time to go back to Tulsa, and spend time with the family, after all I had promised the kids tumbling lessons. |
| The rest of the time I spent with the Hanson family went way too quickly. The kids and I had a blast with the tumbling lessons, and Jessica showed a natural ability for it. "You keep practicing what I've already taught you Jessie," I told her, "and next time, if I see you've worked on what we already have gone over, we'll go on to some more difficult things. That goes for the rest of you too, okay?" I looked at all of them, they were nodding and smiling. "Jessie, I want you to make sure they are practicing safely, okay? That is MOST important...undrestand?" I asked her. "Yes, Jess. I promise. You won't believe how good I am when you come back," she said excitedly, "you ARE coming back soon, aren't you?" I knelt down and hugged her. "I will come as often as I can, okay? But you can write to me or call me anytime, just make sure your mom knows BEFORE you call me, okay. And I love to get mail.." I told her. "Cool.." she grinned. "Go on sweetie...go do some cool kid stuff. I need to go act like a grown up for a while okay?" I told her and sent her off in the direction her sisters had gone a few minutes ago. I stood and brushed off my pants and turned to go back in the house to find Taylor but he had already come looking for me. "You are so good with her," he said, "another reason for my mother to love you." "I like your mom, Tay. If it helps her out then I'm glad." I told him. "Jessica is a sweet kid anyway, I like her too. Actually I am growing rather attached to your family...all of them.." I giggled, "Even Zac.." Taylor laughed and felt my forhead as if he were checking me for a fever. "Oh stop! You nut! Zac is very likeable, even if he is a huge obnoxious pain in the ass sometimes.." I laughed. |
| We sent the rest of the day hanging around the house and watching the kids play. When it came time to go to Lacey's for the night, he had been spending his nights there with me too, and I got the feeling that Ike was spending more nights there than he was accustomed to, also, he started to pack my things for me. "Taylor, what are you doing?" I asked, smiling. I had a feeling. "We are not spending our last night together for a while HERE," he said firmly. "As convenient as it's been, I want YOU TO MYSELF. I will miss you, Jessie. I want to be with you as much as I can, just us." "Anything you want, Tay. I just want YOU." I said, just as firmly. I helped him finish as Lacey and Ike came in. Taylor took my bags down to his truck as I said my tearful goodbyes to Lacey and Ike. "I won't let you have time to miss me, Jessie." she giggled through her tears. "I will have you on the phone almost as much as Taylor does, I'll need your level head to help me with wedding plans. Oh and I will have your dress sent to the lady who does your costumes, Jess. She will fit it for you perfectly." She turned to Taylor, "I saw her costume on, Tay. You better bring a fan...." she giggled. "LACEY!" I giggled back. "Just a warning, Tay. That's all I'm gonna say. I can't wait to see the look on his face.." she giggled to Ike. He grinned. I rolled my eyes and hugged her again. "Call me anytime you silly thing. I will do whatever I can to help. You take care too, Ike " I said and hugged him. "I'll see both of you in a couple weeks right?" "We wouldn't miss it , Jess." Ike said and put his arm around Lacey. "C'mon Tay," I said. "This is getting difficult.." He took my hand and said "See ya.." to his brother and Lacey. |
| Taylor helped me into the truck and closed my door. He came around his side and got in, slamming the door shut. I slid closer to him, and laid my hand on his shoulder. "What's wrong baby?" I asked. He looked intently at me and took my hand in his, squeezing it. "I hate this, Jess. I hate having to take you and watch you go so far from me. I hate knowing that I won't be waking up with you after tomorrow. I hate knowing that I am sending you back near that stupid asshole that tried to KILL you, Jess. He did, he would have and I don't want you anywhere near him." he said roughly. My eyes widened and I grabbed him and hugged him to me. "Taylor, I know...I hate it too, but we KNEW, Tay. We knew it would be like this for a while. And as far as Eric goes, I can handle him. But I doubt he'll come anywhere near me as long as he knows Jake is two steps away, even if you're not. If he comes near me I will break his stupid fucking neck. He's not too bright concerning me, Tay. He underestimates me constantly..please don't worry about that. And you'll be back soon, right?" I tried to calm him. He sighed. "Yeah, I will be there on Friday, Jess. I was gonna surprise you, but I can't stay away, I just can't." He hugged me close. "Good. I was hoping you'd be back that soon..." I kissed his neck and squeezed his hand. He started the truck and drove to a hotel near the airport. He checked us in and carried our things to our room. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant and went upstairs. It was a good thing the flight was kind of long, because that would be the only sleep I would get. |
| Taylor drove me to the airport the next morning. He carried my bags and checked them in for me, walked me to the gate and sat down, holding my hand. We talked a little while, and I assured him that I would call him as soon as I got in, and that I would keep Jake close by. "Please Tay. Don't worry.." I urged. "Alright, Jess. But expect to be answering that phone ALOT." he grinned. "Good. I will." I told him and hugged him. "Taylor, I love you so much. I will miss you. I hate this just as much as you do. I can't wait till this weekend." I said. "Shhh, Jess. I'll be there, I promise. I love you, baby." he said softly stroking my hair. He leaned down and kissed me just as my flight was being announced. He looked into my eyes and stroked my hair again, then my cheek. "That's you, baby...I love you, you CALL me as soon as you get home, Jess. I'll go crazy till Friday baby." he held me tight. "I love you, Jessie. So much." I held him tightly to me and I felt the tears welling up. "Taylor," I barely managed an audible level. "I love you too...I will see you soon. I love you," I touched his face and felt a tear slip down my cheek. He wiped it away and kissed me tenderly. "Friday, baby..I promise.." he said softly. I hugged him again and went to the door, handing the attendant my ticket. She handed it silently back to me and I turned back to Taylor. "I love you.." I mouthed and blew him a kiss. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "I love you." he mouthed back. I turned and walked into the hallway and to my seat tears pouring down my face. I sat, buckled myself in, and found a tissue in my purse. I tried to dy my eyes, but the tears just kept comiing. We finally were airborne and I leaned back in my seat, I wiped my eyes again and fell asleep. |