Chapter Three-Hundred-Fifty-Eight
After discussing things with Detective Stabler and Kori and Scott were now alone with Spencer and Ryan near by, Scott looked at Kori and smiled some.
“Well that’s cool, I’m glad to see that you will get to go home for a little bit. I know you were ‘holding your breath’ for that.”
“Yeah. Wasn’t anticipating on me wearing an ankle bracelet but if it means I can go…”
“Make the detectives feel ridiculous for not trusting you Kori,” Scott told her while reaching over and gently taking her hand into his own and he lightly rubbed his thumb over the back of it in circles. Kori nodded quietly and pulled her hand away from his before crossing her arms over her stomach so he wouldn’t be able to take it again. Scott turned his attention on Spencer then and he silently watched him play for a few moments before looking back at Kori who was looking down at her lap.
“Why don’t we take Spencer out for ice cream and a movie? Or a movie and ice cream? any order is good.” Kori laughed but it wasn’t at all an amused laugh.
“You would like that wouldn’t you?”
“Well I do enjoy taking my kid out and spoiling him, yes.”
“That is not the only thing you want to do. Don’t think I don’t remember the reason we ever went to the movies when we were kids.” Scott rolled his eyes.
“Yes, I am going to take our kid to the movies so he can watch us make out.”
“Maybe not but you still can’t be trusted, can you?” she asked looking down at her hand pointedly.
“I won’t even sit by you. We’ll put Spencer between us.”
“Not even that would keep you away, I’m sure of it.”
“Come on Kor, please? I swear I won’t try anything. It’ll just be a fun outing for Spencer.”
“So then you take him if that’s what its all about,” Kori told him before getting up and walking out of the playroom. Scott sighed and stared at the closed door for a few moments before deciding with plan B. He turned his attention back on Spencer and put a grin on his face.
“Hey Spence, come here please I want to talk to you.” Spencer put the action figure in his hand down and got up and he walked over to his father curiously.
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When Kori got upstairs to the right floor she walked down the hall and into her room where she discovered Wiley sitting up in bed reading As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner. She crossed the room to the bed, crawled onto it, and over to Wiley before lying next to him resting her head on his chest as he is propped up with pillows.
“Were you having fun with Scott down there?” Wiley wanted to know trying to sound nonchalant but Kori could hear the jealousy and annoyance just dripping off of the edge of his voice and she cringed.
“I wasn’t down there to spend time with him, we were watching our son play. Please don’t make it a big deal out of nothing.”
“Must be nice for him knowing that you share a son with him and I don’t,” was all Wiley said. “He certainly uses that as an excuse a lot.”
“I like to think Spencer will be yours too some day,” Kori told him softly and she reached up and pulled his book down so she could see his face. “You are just as much of a father figure as Scott is, you know. You were there when Spence was born and you were the first to hold him after me. That’s pretty huge. And he adores you.”
“Yes but he doesn’t look at me like I am his father anymore. Not now that he has Scott.”
“He is pretty happy to have Scott now but that doesn’t make him love you any less then before, he still thinks you are pretty great. I am his mom I know.” She reached up and cupped his cheek in her hand and she gently caressed it as Wiley gazed down at her in silence. “And if it’s any consolation, I think you are pretty wonderful myself.”
“That does seem to help, yes,” Wiley told her and he couldn’t help but smile a little before leaning forward and brushing his lips lightly over hers. Kori kissed him back.
“Momma! Momma!” Spencer exclaimed excitedly as he suddenly entered the room and Kori and Wiley turned to look at him.
“Spencer! Spencer!” Kori mocked her son’s excitement and Wiley chuckled.
“Daddy says he would takes me to see Monsters Inc!”
“Awesome! I know you’ve been looking forward to seeing that movie for awhile. Go ahead and go have some fun.”
“Will you come withs us?” Spencer asked eagerly. Kori looked away from Wiley and back at Spencer then and instantly regretted it when she saw his face. Spencer was standing there gazing at her with that too cute for his own good smile with his one little dimple that gets to her everytime. His little innocent dark blue eyes were boring into hers. Kori scowled, and looked at Wiley who is trying his very hardest not to be angry. Especially since he knows it’s not the kid’s fault.
“No, baby I’m staying here.”
“Aww…but momma…” That did the trick. Kori sighed and turned and looked at Wiley then.
“Wi?” she asked softly.
“Go,” he told her before pulling his book back up and covering his face.
“You can come too, you know...” Kori told him quietly. “I would really like you to.”
“Nah it’s okay. I’m tired,” Wiley lied. There is no way he would manage being around Scott right now without showing him just exactly what is on his mind and he doesn’t want to ruin things for Spencer. Kori looked at him in silence for a couple of moments before turning her attention back on Spencer.
“I will be right down Spencer go wait with your father.”
“Kay,” Spencer beamed and he turned and headed for the door.
“Oh and Spence?”
“Yeah Momma?” he asked stopping and looking at her when he was just in the doorway.
“Tell your father that he is shameless.” Spencer looked at her funny and then walked out of the room.
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“WOO! That was great!” Ashley exclaimed when both hers and her professional skydiving partner’s feat were safely on the ground. AJ, Nick, and their partners landed just after them since they all pretty much stuck together. Ashley kept her promise and never let go of Nick’s hand from the time they jumped out of the plane to the time they landed. Ashley’s partner chuckled.
“Yeah? Did you really enjoy it?”
“Definitely!”
“Would you do it again?” he questioned as he worked on detaching her from him.
“Of course! Right now!” Ashley exclaimed as she is on a complete high. She connected eyes with Nick who was still gripping her hand and gave him a pleading look and Nick laughed.
“Maybe another time baby. I think that if we went again today we might give poor Brian a heart attack.” When her partner had them unattached she threw herself at her brother hugging him tightly and AJ laughed and returned her hug.
“That was GREAT wasn’t it Alex? The sensation of it is just exhilarating wasn’t it?”
“It sure was, Id definitely do that with you again sometime but I do have to agree with Nick this time. Lets give Brian a chance to relax okay?” AJ asked and he planted a kiss on her forehead while feeling happy that his baby sister is finally happy. Anymore of that depressed mode she was in and he just might have taken it up with Kevin himself. Ashley pulled away from AJ and turned her attention on Nick who reeled her in by the waist and he hugged her close to him as the three of them stood there discussing things with their skydiving partners. When they were done Ashley hugged hers.
“Thank-you so much for doing that with me.”
“No problem, it was my pleasure,” he told her while returning her hug. “Have a great birthday.”
“Thanks, I will” Ashley beamed and she pulled away from him. After saying their good byes the three of them walked away leaving Nick, AJ, and Ashley standing there. Ashley looked up at Nick and she cupped his cheek in her hand and smiled up at him making him grin back. “You must really love me a lot to go on this adventure with me even when you are terrified of flying,” She told him softly and Nick rested his forehead against hers and slid his hands down resting them comfortably on her hips.
“Baby girl there is nothing that you cant get me to do. I would jump out of an airplane 100 times over again if it meant I could see you the way you were up there. Alive, free, and beyond excited…there isn’t anything more beautiful then that.” Ashley smiled up at him as her eyes over flowed with tears that rolled down her face and Nick automatically wiped them away. She brought her arms up and around his neck and he leaned forward and brushed his lips lightly over hers. He slid his arms around her waist and he absent-mindedly rested his hands on her bottom, sliding them into her back pockets and leaving them there as she kissed him back deepening the kiss and taking his mind for a whirl.
“STILL here you know,” AJ spoke up after rolling his eyes. When that didn’t seem to break it up AJ scowled and walked off. “I’ll be in the car when you two finally decide to resurface. Mom is waiting at the restaurant though, so you know.” He told them over his shoulder. Minutes passed before Ashley finally pulled back leaving Nick breathless. He placed his thumb to her cheek and lightly caressed it as he gazed into her brown eyes with his blue ones full of want and need and he fought the strong desire to give in right there in the very field they’re standing in. Just a few hours – he can do it – really. He only waited on her for four months what are another few hours going to hurt? Other then the obvious. Suddenly he lifted her up over his shoulder playfully causing her to shriek in surprise and he made a mad dash for the car as he held onto her and Ashley giggled in delight.
“NICKOLAS CARTER, YOU ARE CRAZY!” She laughed while holding onto him tightly.
“Only crazy about you my dear!” Nick insisted as he raced across the field as if they were two young teenagers doing zigzags and spinning her around and enjoying the sound of her giggles – especially since it was momentarily taking his mind off of his dick. When they finally reached the parking lot and the car they noticed AJ standing there leaning against it and talking on the phone. Nick listened curiously as he opened the passenger’s side to the front and placed his girlfriend into it ever so lovingly.
“Yeah we’re safe Bri. Ashley is beyond thrilled that she got to experience such a sensation and her and Nick are as lovey dovey as ever of course.” Nick heard Brian laugh on the other end and respond.
“Well of course they’re lovey dovey. I bet they’re ten times worse today especially since they’re only hours away from making love for the first time.” Nick groaned. So much for getting his mind off of it.
“Aje, come on we’re going to be late meeting Denise for lunch.”
“Coming, coming, don’t get your panties all up in a twist. I’m the one who had to wait for you remember?” AJ asked amusedly. Nick rolled his eyes and walked around to the driver’s side to get in. “Gotta go Brian,” he announced into the phone and after saying his good byes he hung up. He got into the backseat and Nick drove off toward Texas Roadhouse – the place Ashley told Denise she wanted to go for her birthday lunch. The place that they normally wouldn’t take the kids to because it’s such a nice place – their kids in particular after Kevin’s recent lunch fiasco.
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“Well, you decided to come after all,” Scott announced with a huge innocent grin on his face when Kori came downstairs looking none too pleased after a full blown argument with Wiley. Kori clenched her teeth and sent him an icy glare as her arms were crossed over her chest. It was all she could do to keep from smacking him across the face for causing such a big mess.
“What took you so long Momma?” Spencer spoke up and Kori’s face softened just a little.
“Wi and I were talking. Come on baby let’s go see this movie” She told him trying to sound eager. Spencer grinned, grabbed Scott’s hand and Scott who was just all smiles and not caring in the least bit about what he may have caused upstairs led his son toward the door. Kori lifted her foot up and gave Scott a swift kick in the ass before following them. Scott stumbled forward slightly and looked over his shoulder at Kori. After racking his brain for something smart-ass to say without Spencer understanding it, he spoke up.
“Don’t be getting frisky back there now, I know it’s hard and all” he told her with a wink. Kori narrowed her eyes.
“Did you know that New Jersey is about…oh…roughly…give or take a few, 1101.70 miles away from here, Scott?” She asked conversationally. Scott gulped at her words. No need for her to elaborate on the point of that random fact. He could hear the threat just dripping off of the edge of her voice. He reached down then and gathered Spencer into his arms protectively. He can’t keep Kori from moving to New Jersey if she wants to but he is absolutely positive that he will have shared custody of his son. Even if he has to fight for it. There is no way he is allowing her to take him completely away from him. Not now that he just got him there’s no way. Spencer slid his arms around Scott’s neck and Scott rested his chin lightly against the top of his head and Kori noticed the pain in Scott’s eyes suddenly feeling a flicker of regret and sympathy. Would she have the heart to take Spencer that far away and not share him? Even after she’s witnessed how much Scott loves him? Sighing inwardly she cursed Scott for making her feel these mixed emotions. She is supposed to be angry with the guy! not feeling sorry for him! Shaking her head and feeling frustrated with herself she continued to follow him out of the Orphanage and they headed for Scott’s car. They both worked together on getting Spencer situated in the back seat and then headed for the movie theaters.
~*~*~*~*~
“Hey Marcus,” Brian greeted when the security guard walked into Ashley’s house shutting the door behind him.
“Hey,” Marcus replied. “You all are still here?” he questioned Brian as he stood there cradling Dakota in his arms.
“We just got back from running errands for Nick,” Brian answered giving Marcus a look that he would understand.
“Ah,” Marcus replied amusedly. “What’d you get him? Anything interesting?” he teased.
“Jerry an’ Uncle Brian gots him grownup drinks – Ellie, Joshy, Chris Sarah, Bella, an’ me were nots allowed in that part of the store.”
“And for good reason,” Marcus told her while leaning forward and rubbing his nose lightly over hers and she giggled some.
“Ellie an’ me helped Jerry picks out pretty candles for Ashee – we picked out scents that I just knows my Ashee would like. Jerry says daddy an’ Ashee are gonna haves a romantic evening alone.” Brian smirked.
“That’s right they are. You, Sarah, and Bella are having a sleepover with Josh, Chris, and Ellie tonight. Why don’t you go upstairs and pack your things up while Jer and I finish up okay? We’ll be leaving shortly.”
“Buts Sarah is up there,” Dakota pouted and she snuggled into Brian some more. Brian sighed as she made a good point. He’s been at his wits end trying to play referee between the two sisters all morning.
“Well, you’ll be in your room and she’ll be in hers. As long as you ignore each other everything will be fine.” Dakota frowned.
“I don’ts think so Uncle Brian. She is veeery tricky.” Marcus couldn’t help but chuckle slightly.
“Come on munchkin, I’ll go up there and make sure she keeps away okay?” Dakota looked at him for a couple of moments and the nodded quietly.
“Kay,” She replied before leaning toward him. Marcus gently took her from Brian and headed for the stairs.
“Thanks Marcus.”
“No problem Bri,” Marcus replied and Brian turned the corner to the kitchen.
“Josh, Ellie, and Chris I want you three upstairs right now.”
“But—“ all three began.
“-Now,” Brian told them patiently and he gently lifted the baby up from her blankets and pillows on the living room floor and handed her over to Josh. “Please ask Laney to help you up the stairs with her. Now scram,” he told them playfully.
“Why can’t we stay down here?” Chris whined.
“Because Jer and I would get done a lot faster without the three of you goofing off that’s why – and cause I’m Daddy Brian and I say so,” he told him with a wink. Chris sighed and followed his brother and Ellie out of the room.
“Why’d you send the baby out too? It’s not like she was going to get in the way or anything,” Jerald asked curiously as Brian began to unload the candles.
“She’s too cute for her own good that’s why. You were making faces at her more then unloading groceries.”
“Was not,” Jerald insisted innocently.
“Was too and anyway, it felt wrong preparing this kind of romantic scene with the kids in the room.”
“Well you have a point there.”
“Mhm.”
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