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Post by Jackson Montgomery on Apr 23, 2011 19:33:29 GMT -5
Jack knew Erica wanted to go out tonight but he had planned the perfect little dinner at home. Not because he would not like to be out showing off his pregnant wife but because at the last minute the babysitter called and cancelled so Jack ran to get take out and turned the balcony off their room into a little getaway of their own.
"Hey honey." Jack smiled when he saw his wife come into their room with her hair done and her dress on. "Listen Jennifer called and said she could not make it tonight so I did something that would make our night complete instead."
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Apr 23, 2011 21:44:42 GMT -5
Erica had just finished tousling her curls when she walked into her bedroom. She was so excited; she & Jackson were going to have dinner at the Yacht Club, & it was going to be a wonderful night out! When she saw Jack smile at her, she listened to what he said & sighed. "Well... that's okay, I guess..." she trailed off, & then Jack said he did something that would make their night complete.
She looked around a bit, not seeing anything different, & then Jack gestured for her to walk out the sliding glass door. She saw the table set for two covered in rose pedals, with a single rose in a tiny vase in the middle of the table. He had set little candles around the railing & those, the outside lights below, & the moon above were the only sources of light, making it absolutely stunning. "Oh, wow... Jackson... I can't believe you did this!" she exclaimed, kissing his lips gratefully.
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Post by Jackson Montgomery on Apr 25, 2011 17:58:49 GMT -5
"Of course Erica. I knew how much you wanted to get out of the house and have a night to ourselves but since we no longer have a babysitter I thought that this was the best idea for an alternative."
Jack pulled out Erica's chair and let her sit down. "Now..I have your one of your favorite dishes and dessert for later. But first I thought maybe we could have some sparkling cider and just sit with each other. Or are you and the little man hungry right now?"
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Apr 27, 2011 13:24:33 GMT -5
Erica shook her head. "No... I'm not hungry."
She looked at Jack & spoke softly, "I have missed you, though. I've missed us. I've been so preoccupied these last few weeks, & I know with Krystal back, you've been working on getting her re-situated, but I'm so glad we have this time right now. When this baby comes, I know we're going to have our hands full again," she said, as she began tearing up, "I... I'm so sorry, Jack... about everything. About not telling you, springing it on you, expecting you to just be happy... I... I know I pushed too hard, but I never meant to. All I wanted was to make you happy, Jackson, because I love you so much," she told him, wiping her eyes as more tears slipped down her cheeks.
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Post by Jackson Montgomery on Apr 27, 2011 18:10:44 GMT -5
"Baby..baby..listen." Jack took his wife into his arms and hugged her tightly.
"This was not all your fault okay? This was mostly my fault. I had been pushing you to have a baby and you were not ready. Then you wanted another one and I would not even consider it. And trust me it was not just your doing when you got pregnant. It takes two to tango sister!" He tried to lighten the mood.
"And now..we are here..having dinner together and we have another baby on the way. Colton is doing great. He is growing up so fast! And Erica I am so happy. You never have to worry about me not being happy. Maybe I needed some time to realize it but you and our family is all I need to make me happy. And I have both." Jack touched her hand.
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Apr 27, 2011 22:19:49 GMT -5
Erica smiled at Jack trying to make her laugh. "So, you're not mad still? Because I would understand if you were," she explained, looking down.
When her husband told her that he was happy, though, she grinned. "I love you, Jackson, & I'm so glad you feel that way. I'm happy, too. I'm happy to have you, I'm happy to have all of our children, & I'm happy to be having another child. Our child. I... I just wanted to make sure you weren't still upset with me," she said with a slight nod of her head.
She then shook her head, "I'm sorry. What did you want to talk to me about, honey? I know you said you wanted to talk."
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Post by Jackson Montgomery on Apr 28, 2011 19:26:18 GMT -5
"No I am not mad. I love you Erica."
"Oh..actually I wanted to talk to you about work. I should have mentioned it a few days ago but Krystal Carey is actually back and started back at the firm again. I know you two have never really been on the best of terms but I also know that you have the capability of loving anyone and everyone who comes your way. So I just wanted you to know that and I also wanted you to know that she is not after me. She is not after Tad. She is after a better life for her daughter and I think that if you see her you should keep your cool okay?" Jack touched Erica's hair lightly.
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Apr 29, 2011 7:55:27 GMT -5
Erica looked at Jackson, shocked. "Krystal is back & you hired her without telling me? Jack... I mean, I know this is your firm, but we are talking about Krystal Carey. The woman who is not only after my best friend, but also my husband. Tad has Dixie & you have me... she cannot expect to come back & try to take you both again!" Erica told him, getting upset.
She then shook her head. "Listen, I thought at one point that she just wanted to be a better mother to Jenny, too, but those were not her intentions & she has made that very clear. If she is back to try to get you or Tad, I will certainly not be nice. I love you, Tad, & Dixie too much," she said honestly, looking at him seriously.
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Post by Jackson Montgomery on Apr 29, 2011 20:57:29 GMT -5
"No sweetheart she is not after me and she is not after Tad! Come on..trust me okay? I know what I am doing. She is back with her daughter and I think this time this is really all she wants."
"I know how much you care about Tad and Dixie and their happiness as well as ours but I honestly do not think Krystal wants to get in the way of that. Besides are you going to let this ruin our night? Or even give it another thought? I think you should just let me do what I need to do and like I said if you happen to run into her please just be civil."
"Now what do you think about some fresh salmon? I know how much you have wanted salad so I had them make a special salmon salad..remember the last time you had this? You were pregnant with Colton!"
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on May 1, 2011 7:35:13 GMT -5
Erica shook her head, "No... I don't want to let this ruin our night. I'll... I'll just forget about it, for now, but I swear to God, if she does anything to get in the way of our happiness or Tad & Dixie's for that matter... well, I'll just leave it up to your imagination what I will do," she said, with a slight nod, letting him know she wasn't lying.
She then smiled when he said salmon salad. "Oh! Jackson, this is perfect! I have been craving salmon for the past two days! I guess that means both of our boys will love fish when they get older, huh? Maybe their papa can take them fishing, even," she smiled, envisioning the image in her head. Jackson, Colton, & the little man Carter, all out on a boat together. She would be home & they would bring home a big fish & tell her how they caught it with a fight! Erica was so excited!
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Post by Jackson Montgomery on May 2, 2011 12:40:05 GMT -5
"I will take them fishing if that is what they want to do but let me remind you Erica although I might be good at driving a boat I am not what you would call an expert at catching fish!" Jack laughed.
"Maybe the boys will be naturals though. After all you are their mother and even to this day I sometimes wonder what else you are capable of." Jack pulled out his own dinner which was a pasta plate and began eating. "I am glad that we could do this together Erica. Even if our night wasn't exactly as we planned it I am having a wonderful time with you."
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on May 3, 2011 19:10:05 GMT -5
Erica giggled. "Well, like you said... they might be able to catch fish, thanks to the Kane side of the family," she said with a teasing grin.
She then nodded, taking a bite of her salad. "I'm really happy, too, Jackson. It's nice to have some time alone with you... especially since we've been so busy lately," she nodded slightly. "So, tell me, besides Krystal back at the office, how is everything else going at the firm?"
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Post by Jackson Montgomery on May 4, 2011 7:36:18 GMT -5
"Things at work are good. We have a lot of cases and lucky for us we have Liza who has been absolutely great lately..and yours truly of course." Jack teased. "But really everything is really good. I am working on two cases right now which is why I have been busy."
"How would you like to come down and have lunch with me tomorrow on break? You can take a look around the office and see Liza..maybe even see Krystal if you are up to it."
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on May 4, 2011 20:50:22 GMT -5
Erica sighed, hearing Liza's name. "You know, you should really try to lighten her work load, Jack. I haven't been able to catch up with her in quite sometime. I heard in passing that she had to fly to Seattle because Marian had a heart attack, but since then, I'm afraid she's been too busy with work to be able to sit down & really talk with me," the brunette pouted.
Then she got a wonderful idea. "Wait! What if I came down to the office & you, Liza, Colton, & I went out to lunch? I'd love to catch up with her, I'd love to have lunch with you, & I could even bring Stuart down to see his Mama during the day," she smiled brightly. "Please? I miss my friend," Erica batted her long lashes.
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Post by Jackson Montgomery on May 5, 2011 15:59:38 GMT -5
"She is the best lawyer I have honey! But she did not even tell me about her mom..gosh I wish she had taken some time off to be with her but I guess I understand..we have been in the middle of a huge case for a couple of weeks now and I know how important I made it. Still if she had needed the time she could have had it." Jack sighed.
"Actually that does sound very nice. But if we have lunch with Liza and Stuart and Colton..I want to invite Krystal and see if she would like to have Jenny come with us. I know there might be some tension between you two but I think it would be for the best if we all were out in public together with the kids and being civil if nothing else to each other."
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