“Julian, I wish we could go upstairs.” She said running her fingers through his hair.
He smiled at the thought of it.

“I would love to Eve, but all I need is to end up singing soprano if T.C. found you and I in bed together, I probably wouldn’t be able to walk, let alone, well you know.” He said smiling.

“I know Julian, but I want to go upstairs.” She said kissing his neck.

“Eve, my dear, don’t do that.”

“Why not?”

“Because I will be standing at attention in a minute and I am not in the army.”

“So take me somewhere then.” She said looking at him.

“Honey, listen to me for a minute, I am being totally serious now, you were quite upset just a little while ago, do you really think this is a good idea? You are quite emotional and sensitive right now and I don’t want to go there just because you are vulnerable, for the wrong reasons, do you know what I mean?” Julian asked.

“I’m okay Julian.”

“Are you sure, what happens if you get upset again? I don’t want to see you regret anything afterwards, I just want you to be sure.”

“I am Julian, I am very sure that I want you right now.” Eve said putting her arms around his neck.

He kissed her for a moment then stopped to look at her.

“What is it?”

“Now you’ve done it, I told you it doesn’t take much with me love, you only have to glance at me with that beautiful smile and I am complete putty in your hands Eve.”

“So where are you taking me?” Eve asked.

“Well first of all, I suggest you write T.C. a note, that you had to run some errands and you are going to be out for a while and I will figure something out.” He said playing with the first button on her shirt.

“I guess I could write him a note Julian.” She said undoing his shirt and kissing him.

“Honey, my God, if you keep kissing me like that, we won’t make it as far as the sidewalk.” He said smiling.

He opened the door to the car for her, being a perfect gentleman as he was. As they drove, Eve was surprised when Julian took out his cell phone and started dialing it, which he tried to do while driving.

“You do know that that is dangerous.” She said lecturing him.

“Yes dear, but it will only take a minute, I am doing this for you.”

“Okay, but be careful.”

“Gwen, my dear, I am glad you answered the phone, listen do you know if Rebecca bought my Christmas gift yet?”

“Julian!”

“Oh she hasn’t bought it? Well I think that you two should spend some time together this afternoon, mother-daughter time, you always have good taste like that. And of course I don’t want to be there because it wouldn’t be a surprise would it? But do me one favour Gwen; make sure she doesn’t hit any of the specialty shops okay? You can tell her I don’t need any more costumes unless it’s for Halloween.” He said thinking of all of the sex related ones he owned.

“Julian, you shouldn’t involve Gwen in our plans.” She whispered.

“Anyway Gwen, enjoy the day and buy yourself something to my dear, you deserve it. Take my credit card as well, have a ball, thanks Gwen.”

And he hung up the phone.

“Julian, that was so naughty of you.”

“No sweetie I will be naughty after Rebecca leaves.”

“You shouldn’t use Gwen like that.”

“Eve, you wanted to go upstairs and we couldn’t so we are going to my place instead. Unless you have suddenly changed your mind?” Julian said squeezing her leg.

“Keep your eyes on the road Julian Crane.” She said smiling.

They waited outside for a few moments, the last thing they wanted to do was run into Rebecca, all hell would break loose and she would make sure he never saw Eve ever again, ultimate blackmail, so they were careful. When she was gone, Julian opened the front door to the mansion, checking to see if the coast was clear.

“Okay Julian, let’s go.” Eve said in a hurry.

“Don’t you want a drink first Eve?”

“No I am fine, but how about a smoke afterwards?” she said jokingly.

“You are in a hurry to get started aren’t you Eve?”

“Well we may have limited time Julian, I am just being realistic.”

“Always my practical Eve, you are too cute.”

“Come on then.” He said taking her by the hand up to his bedroom

He opened the door and he pulled Eve into his arms to give her a warm hug, but she wasted no time pushing him towards the bed. She was determined to do this, with whatever time they had.

“You little devil.” He said.

She took control, sitting practically on his lap. He watched her as she took off her top and in no time flat was in front of him without anything on, her bra tossed on the floor before he could say a word. Julian tried to undo his shirt, but she pushed him back on the bed, undoing it for him. He couldn’t get over how confident and comfortable she had become around him. He loved this side of her. Julian worked to get her bottoms off, but she held his hands against the bed.

“Oh sweetie, are you going to tie me up?” he said smiling.

Eve couldn’t help but laugh at him, but she wouldn’t let him touch her, she took off his pants and stripped him of his boxers before taking off her pants. She lay on top of him and Julian managed to push her pants down and throw them on the floor. Julian watched her intently; loving every minute of Eve in control. She kissed his chest and down his stomach, that it was driving him wild. He actually had to slow Eve down just a bit, as he was getting too excited and the last thing he wanted to do was disappoint her since she was enjoying being in control. He wanted her to partake in the pleasure as much as him. As her mouth continued down his body, Julian bit his lip, trying so much not to lose control, but it was very difficult with the position she was in, so he suddenly turned the tables on her and put her on the bottom.

“Julian.” She said looking at him

“I just thought I would mix it up a bit.” He whispered.

He eased into her, being very gentle, not wanting to go too crazy to start, wanting it to last as long as it could. He kissed her sensually and lovingly as she moaned quietly, enjoying every minute of him. He kept up the same gentle pace, just taking his time with it.

“Julian?”

“Yes my love?”

“Don’t stop okay, just don’t stop.”

He took that to mean that she wanted him to go faster, so he smiled at her and began to quicken the pace. Suddenly, she became more vocal and it was really getting to him.

“Oh God Eve, you drive me so wild with desire.” He said a devilish grin on his face, one of the old Julian.

Julian then switched positions, kicking the heat up a notch as he became closer; he wanted her to enjoy it even more.

“Julian, oh my God.”

Hearing her was enough that it totally sent him over the edge and he moaned as he let himself go. He kissed her passionately one more time before moving next to her on the bed. He found it hard to believe sometimes just how steamy their lovemaking was, they could get so hot in the bedroom together, it was just amazing. It was never this hot with any other woman and he loved every minute of it. Eve laid her head on his bare chest and he took her arm bringing it across his stomach, so that he could cuddle with her.

“Julian?”

“Yes Eve?”

“I want you.”

“Again sweetheart?” he said surprised.

“No I just mean I want you all the time, I want to be with you every day and every night.”

“Soon honey, soon enough.”

“I just can’t stand being apart from you now, it’s like, every time you hold me like this, I just feel so safe and there is no other place I’d rather be than with you.”

“Every time you say things like that, I have to pinch myself to make sure I am not dreaming.”

“Oh Julian.”

“What we have is amazing, we connect emotionally and physically, and we connect in every way possible Eve.”

“Do we have to leave soon Julian?”

“Yes my dear, I just don’t want Rebecca to find us here, it would ruin everything, but before we go, I think we should talk for a few minutes.” Julian said.

“Okay, sure.”

“Listen Eve, you know how much I love you right?”

“Of course Julian.”

“Well, since we have become so much closer, I think you need to know that I have another baby.”

She just about fell off of the bed.

“Julian, really, oh my God, when, where, um, why? Oh I don’t know what to say, except what do you have and who’s the mother?”

“I know you can’t believe it, well maybe you can, I know what you are thinking, I must have kids as far away as Canada, but this one is right here in Harmony.”

“When you say baby, exactly how old are we talking?”

“She is not that old really and she’s so beautiful.” He said smiling proudly.

“You have a daughter Julian, that’s wonderful, but who is the mother?” Eve said curiously.

“Tabitha.” He said lowering his head.

“Tabitha Lenox?”

“Uh yeah.”

“So that is why when I saw you holding Endora, you were so loving towards her, but I didn’t know you were interested in Tabitha that way.”

“I’m not Eve.”

“Well you must have been for one evening.” She said looking at him.

“It’s not what you think Eve, it just happened.”

“Sure it did Julian.” She said smiling.

“No really Eve, I had too many Martimmy’s, got drunk, had sex with her and nine months later, Endora was born, simple as that.”

“So are you supporting her then since obviously you are not with Tabitha?”

“I want to Eve, believe me, I want to face up to my responsibilities, but Tabitha has been very leery about letting me spend time with her, I suppose my reputation for being wicked has hurt me in the end. But I love that little girl and I do want to be her daddy.”

“You know Julian, it wasn’t so long ago, I would have never believed you would care about anyone else except yourself, but I know that’s not you anymore and I believe you whole heartedly that you want to be a better father. Perhaps when Tabitha sees that you are a completely changed man, she will let you spend time with your child.”

“I hope so, I have a chance to do it again, to be a better father and I have to make it right this time Eve.”

“I know.” She said taking his hand.

“Thanks for understanding and not going crazy when I told you.”

“Julian, we are mature adults, life throws us many curves and if I can’t except the fact that Endora is yours, then we aren’t meant to be together.”

“So what do you say we get dressed Eve? I am not trying to rush you out of here, believe me, I would stay in bed with you all day if I could, but it’s getting late.” He said looking at the alarm clock.

“I know and I don’t want to jeopardize any time we have together Julian, when do you think we can see each other again?” Eve asked.

“Tonight.”

Eve looked at him surprised.

“But you just said we have to go.”

“No sweetheart, we have to get out of here, away from the mansion, but it doesn’t mean we can’t sneak away to be together again in even a few hours.” Julian said.

“You amaze me Julian Crane.”

“Why Eve?”

“Because you want to make so much time for me, and you completely understand that I have to work as well, I just can’t believe it.”

“Eve, I know you are a busy, I know how important being a doctor is, but if you love someone unconditionally, you work around each other’s schedule. I want you to be completely happy, I want you to be able to go to work and not have to worry if you are spending enough time with me, I want you to be free to have your life, to see your family. I want to compliment your life Eve, be a large part of it, but not take away from the other significant parts of it either.”

“I am not used to this, T.C. always says I spend too much time working.”

“Well what does he want you to do, be at his beck and call?” Julian said dryly.

She looked at Julian.

“Oh I’m sorry Eve, I didn’t mean to say that.”

“No you are right Julian, he has to realize that I have to work for a living.”

“Not only that Eve, your job is not 9 to 5, you have different hours, different shifts. I do completely understand how important the job is to you and especially since you worked so hard to get to where you are. Sweetheart, no offense, but T.C. is just being selfish of your needs.” Julian said.

“I know and that’s why I am not staying with him because he doesn’t love me unconditionally.”

“But I will Eve.”

“I know you will, Julian, I love you so very much.” She said hugging him.

“I love you too sweetheart, I can’t say it enough.”