Julian lay on top of her, brushing his mouth along the inside of her top, gentle kisses along her hot skin.
“Julian, I love you.” She said running her fingers through his hair as he moved his mouth across the top of her upper body.

“Eve?”

“Yes?”

“I would love to have another baby, you know I would.”

“I would too Julian, as I said before, if it’s meant to be, it will be.”

“Well, whatever happens or whenever, I think we should attempt to make love as often as possible.” He said, running his hand along the inside of her bra.

“Just to make a baby huh?”

“Well that and the fact that I love you so very much and I would make love to you over and over even if we weren’t trying to conceive.” He said smiling.

“Julian, to be honest, I don’t ever remember making love to T.C. this often.”

“What the hell was wrong with that man? A beautiful woman in his life and he dares not to want it every moment of the day? Well you’re my wife now and I’ll be damned if I’m going to let that happen. I can hardly keep my hands to myself even when we’re in public, you’re so stunning.”

“Honey, it’s not all about sex you know.” She said, touching his face.

“I know that, but how can I resist such beauty? I wanted you for so long, for the chance to be with you again Eve, I can’t help it. But there is one huge difference than it being just sex, we are in love, we’re married, we have a family. This whole life is one I dreamed about for so very long my darling.”

Eve ran her fingers along his back, as he threw his shirt on the floor, removing his belt as quickly as he could, along with the rest of his attire.

“That didn’t take you long.” She said, smiling.

“Not with you around my sweet, God how I love and want you Mrs. Crane.” He said, kissing her neck so seductively.

Julian made love to her like he had never before, each time even more explosive than the last it seemed. One thing he wanted to make sure was that Eve would be satisfied in every way being his wife, physically, emotionally. She could be free to be herself with him, comfortable and content. A life that was open, with no secrets, a burden that had finally been lifted when she told T.C. the truth and married Julian. She carried around her secret past for so long, many times he noticed just how much the added stress got to her, not to mention the stressful job she had. With T.C., she was walking around on pins and needles a lot of time, always afraid that he would find out or Liz would finally spill the beans. Now that Liz was pregnant with T.C.’s child, life for everyone was different. But Eve was never happier or more content than with Julian. T.C. and her had such beautiful girls, one positive aspect of being Mrs. T.C. Russell. But it was Julian who made her heart melt, who gave her butterflies every time she saw him and who made her feel like the most special woman in the entire world. With his rocky past and the many mistakes he made in life, having Eve, as Mrs. Crane was what he wanted all along, not Ivy, or Rebecca, Eve, the woman he loved for a lifetime. Julian gazed at her in the morning, sleeping quite peacefully, as she snuggled up to him. It was after eleven and he had been awake for a few hours. But he didn’t dare disturb his darling Eve, letting her rest as long as she could. He stroked her hair ever so lightly as she slept, breathing quietly as she lay there. Julian then leaned over to kiss her quite lightly on the mouth, he couldn’t resist tasting her full lips each time he was so close to her. He sometimes felt like he had to kick himself to see if they were actually now married with Ashtyn in their life. When she finally let out a sigh, Julian hugged her tightly.

“Good morning sleepyhead.”

“What time is it Julian?”

“Around eleven.”

“What, we have to go.” She said, kicking off the sheets.

“Sweetheart, don’t worry, we will get back to Harmony in plenty of time, take it easy, enjoy the rest of the morning.”

“The hotel, check out is twelve, I have to get ready.”

“My darling, we have a late check out, don’t fret.” He said, smiling.

“You think of everything don’t you?”

“Of course, I’m always one step ahead of the game, you have to be.”

Eve took her time getting ready, in some ways and when they went down to the desk to check out, she sat in one of the leather lounge chairs, waiting for Julian. The hotel was so classy, she would miss their time in Niagara Falls, it had been fun, wonderful, everything she could have ever imagined. But it was time to get back to life, their life and their little sweetie. Eve missed her very much as did Julian. They were soon on their way and back home in no time. When they opened the front door, Sheridan and Luis hugged them both, ever so glad to see them.

“Welcome home Mrs. Crane.” She said, kissing Eve.

“Thank you Sheridan.”

Luis smiled and shook Julian’s hand, congratulating him.

“Where’s my little angel?” Eve asked.

“She’s sleeping Eve, I just put her down about ten minutes ago.” Sheridan said.

“I have to see her, come on Julian.” She said, taking him by the hand.

Eve opened Ashtyn’s door ever so slightly, not wanting to disturb the little angel’s nap. Eve leaned over the crib and looked at her, sleeping ever so peacefully.

“Julian, look at her, how I’ve missed her.”

“Me too, so much.” He said, leaning over to touch her cheek.

Eve stood there, just watching her and Julian smiled, he loved watching Eve, she was such a wonderful mother and the love in her eyes for their baby was beautiful, the same way he felt about her. Although Julian had had other children, and he loved them, this whole new life with Eve and his daughter was one he had wanted for so long, making it even more special.

“Come on, let’s leave her for now so she can sleep honey.” Julian said.

They went to walk away, but Ashtyn squirmed and when she woke up, she began to cry.

“Awww sweetheart, mommy’s here.” She said, picking her up and holding her close in her arms.

When she saw Eve, she cooed, smiling at her mother, snuggling up to her. And then wanted to go to Julian. He picked her up and smiled at his baby girl, so happy to be home with her again. Sheridan and Luis left a while later and as Eve unpacked a few things of theirs, Julian held her in his arms, sitting on the edge of their bed.

“I think she’s really missed us Eve.”

“Yes Julian as much as we’ve missed her, isn’t that right angel?” she said, kissing Ashtyn’s head.

When Eve went downstairs for a few moments to make them a snack, he stayed with her, rocking Ashtyn back and forth in the chair.

“I love you so much sweetheart, I’m so glad to be back with you. Every time I look at you, you get more beautiful every day, just like your mommy. But little Miss Crane, I think you’re a lot like daddy too.”

“She is Julian, I can see her stubbornness already sometimes and she doesn’t get that from me.” Eve said, smiling.

“I’m not stubborn.” He said, pretending to protest.

“Not at all, she’s definitely like you.”

“Well she’s got Crane blood in her, she can’t help it. She’s my little girl and if she wants to be as stubborn as they come, then she can. Perhaps she will make quite the businesswoman some day or maybe a doctor, who knows? I can see her graduating from college, top honours and…”

“Julian?”

“Yes?”

“Could we let her be a baby right now, we have to get her out of diapers before she wears a graduation gown.” Eve said laughing.

“I get carried away I know, I just want the best for her.”

“She will have the best Julian, with us as her parents, a loving family, Ashtyn will have everything she needs to have a normal, healthy life.”

“And maybe a brother or sister?” he said, touching Eve’s stomach.

“Maybe.”

They settled in and life returned to what it was, Eve caring for her while Julian went to work every day. One afternoon, Julian had come home and greeted his baby girl in her crib, holding and hugging and kissing her. He went into the bedroom to find Eve, but then heard a noise in the bathroom.

“Eve I…”

She was on her knees by the toilet.

“Hi Julian.” She said quietly.

“Sweetheart, you’re sick?”

“Yes, very much so, you might have to take care of Ashtyn for a few minutes.”

“Darling, I’m sorry, is it the flu or are you…”

“Pregnant? Yes I think I am Julian.”

“Oh sweetheart, here let me help you up.” He said.

“No Julian, I’ll just have to run back in, just let me be for a few minutes.”

After about ten minutes, she climbed into bed to lay down for a bit.

“What can I get you Eve?”

“Nothing Julian, but thanks.”

“I’ll keep an eye on Ashtyn, you just take it easy.” He said, pulling the covers up over her.

He played with his little girl for a while; forgoing any work he had to do, wanting Eve to get some rest. When he climbed into bed that night, she looked quite tired and Julian put his arms around her.

“So you think you are?” he said, kissing her neck.

“Yes Julian, and we will find out soon enough.”