Chapter 11
John goes home, gets Belle and returns to the hospital. Dr. Marks walks up
to John and the baby. John, I didn't realize the baby was so young. Is that
a problem? No it may be to, our advantage. How old is she. 2 months. Her
mother's been in the coma for 5 weeks? Yes. Was she by chance nursed? Yes,
but what does that have to do with it. A stronger connection to where we
want her mother to return to.
Now when I give her the drug I want you to talk to her about your love, the
child and how happy you are. We have to make her fight to come to you. I
understand.
Good., I also want you to get the baby to at least try to nurse. That
maternal bond may just be what brings her back to us. It is very strong
and we have to give her many strong reasons to come back.
When was the baby fed last? She should want to eat just about now. Good
then lets begin.
John moves Doc on her side to make it easier for Belle. Dr Marks
administers the drug. John talks to Doc about their love and the night on
the plane when Belle was conceived then about her birth. Oh  Doc, do you
remember the day Belle was born?
You were at the Horton cabin. I was the only one around when you went into
labor. I coached you on how to breath and when to push. You were so brave
and I know it hurt so much but then you pushed the most beautiful little
girl I have ever seen into my arms. Our little girl.
See Doc, here she is and I kissed her and put her to your breast. As he is
talking John places the baby on her breast. The baby begins to nurse and
Marlena moves her arm to cradle her child. John holds his breath. Did you
see that?
Doc wake up, I want to see your beautiful blue eyes. Marlena slowly opens
her eyes and smiles at him.
John is crying, he lifts her into his arms and kisses her. Oh Doc your
back, your back. I have missed you so much. I love you with all my heart. I
love you too John. They are both so happy.
The Doctors walk out to the hall. Thank you Dr. Marks I am so glad you were
able to help. Well I must say this was a very strange and interesting case.

I think they deserve to be happy and I hope they are now for a long long
time. It was my pleasure to help. Now Dr. Bader if you don't mind I think I
would like to go home. Good night. Doctor Marks returns to the jet and
flies home.
 

Chapter 12
Marlena continues to improve over the next day and Dr. Bader tells John he
can take her home.  Doc are you ready to go home? Oh yes, but where is home
John? I haven't heard from Roman, so I don't know if I can go back to the
house. I will have to find something for Belle and I. You don't have to
worry about that. John what have you been up to? You will see. John what
did you do? Well let's go Cinderella.
John pushes her to the car and lifts her in. He jumps in and drives to the
penthouse. John, this is the Woodlow building why are you bringing me here?
John this is a very expensive area to live in.. Let me worry about that
O.K. You and Belle live here in the penthouse. We, I do? Yes that is unless
you don't like it. The penthouse?
I can always buy you something else. John you are not responsible for me.
Belle is my baby and you are her mother. John I didn't mean to keep Belle's
parentage a secret I only found out that morning I know Doc. I have been
drawn to her from the day she was born. I just thought it was because she
is such a beautiful baby.
Now I know it was because she is my child. John I prayed the baby was
Romans. I know. I did that to preserve our family but in my heart I wanted
the baby to be yours.
I wanted that connection to you. I would of settled for loving you from
afar but I would always have Belle to connect us
I couldn't bear to live my life with out you. John I will always love you
that will never change. Doc you don't have to explain. I know. Doc your
heart belongs to me and you have given me a beautiful daughter that Doc is
all that matters. John leans over and kisses Marlena.
Now back to your home.
You don't think I am the kind of guy that doesn't provide for his child and
the mother of his child do you?. John I am a big girl, I can provide for
myself. Believe me I know you are a big girl. She blushes. Oh yea I guess
you do don't you. John smiles.
 
 

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 John lifts her out of the car and carries her up to the penthouse. They
are met at the door by Carrie.  Marlena hugs her, (as she looks around)oh
my, Carrie honey it's so beautiful. Glad you like it and it's good to see
you out of the hospital. John said you helped him with all this. Thank you.
I loved doing it Marlena and I am glad you are home. I want to give you
some time to see the place and then I will come back and drop off Belle.
Thanks Carrie.
Now would you like to see your new home? John gives her the tour and leaves
the bedroom for last. He opens the door.
This is your room ( she noticed he said her room not their room) and I
picked out the colors, I hope you like them they reminded me of you. Oh
John the room is wonderful. The room is large and it is  done in soft
shades of pink. On the far wall is a set of French doors that lead to a
balcony.
There is a small table set in the corner of the bed room with candles,
cheese and fruit John walks to the door and opens it. I thought you might
like to freshen up. The bathroom is covered with flowers, lilacs. There is
a large roman tub in the middle of the floor filled with bubbles. Oh John,
you remembered the bubble baths. John blushes.
.John thank you for all of this. It's beautiful.
I'll wait for you down stairs. Now get in the bath before it gets cold.
She walks over to John and stands by him at the door. John I want you to
stay. I want you to make love to me.
Not until you are ready Doc. You still have Roman to deal with. You are a
married woman.  Doc, today has been a big day for you and I know you must
be tired. You need to rest.
I'll be downstairs. As he starts to turn and go she steals his lips in a
passionate kiss.
Well keep that up and I won't make it downstairs. That's the idea. Now Doc
you need to rest. I love you and I don't want anything to happen to you.
John I am not a china doll.
Believe me I know but if I stay I won't be able to stop and you know Dr.
Bader said to wait a week. Marlena unzips her dress and lets it fall to the
floor. Oh Doc.
Do you like what you see John? Silly question I love what I see. Doc you
aren't playing fare.  John walks to the door and has it partly open in his
hand.  I have to leave now or I will mess my pants Marlena Evans Brady.
Marlena is delighted at the effect she has on John.
 
 

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She drops her bra to the floor. Doc! You know I can't resist. Doc you are
torturing me. No John I am just offering you what you and I want. John
slams the door and picks Doc up and carries her to the bed. John quickly
removes his pants and hers. Oh Doc you taste so sweet and you smell
tantalizingly sexy. John peered into the depths of her eyes. They are blue
so blue they look like the depths of the ocean. Her skin was as soft as a
babies and oh! That smell, Doc your sent drives me wild. I can't get enough
of you.
All John wanted to do was to have her, to posses her, to be close with her.
He wanted her. It had been so long and he didn't think this union would
ever happen. Oh Doc, John was responding to her touch. He swooned and asked
for more. He kissed her as his tongue danced around her mouth. John could
feel the heat building. He was skilled in ways to excite her. He ran his
kisses down her neck and to her breast. His hands found places to make Doc
respond in ways that heated up there passion. Slowly he moved lower and
caressed her. John I need you. I need you now baby please now. No not now I
still have some places I need to arouse. John you are teasing me. I can't
stand it anymore please John take me now. John is pleased at how he aroused
such passion in her. He too was ready to explode and the union was
consummated. Oh john you are incredible. Doc you are one incredible lady.
They lie in each others arms for a few minutes and there is a knock at the
door.
I'll go answer that and you get that bath. Don't be gone long.
Hi Carrie was Belle a good girl for you? John she is a doll but she is
hungry and she won't take a bottle from me.
I'll take her up to Marlena. John carries the tiny baby up to Doc. Belle is
hungry are you still in the tub? No I haven't gotten there yet.
 John bring her in the bedroom and I'll nurse her .John takes the baby into
Doc. She is sitting in the rocking chair.
 There there little one what is this about not taking a bottle? Doc cradles
the infant in her arms and the baby settles down and nurses. Doc rocks her
and sings to her.
John watches and smiles at the beautiful picture they make. Is Carrie down
stairs? You can send her up. She said she had some errands to run so she
was in a hurry to leave. Oh! O.K. I will see her later.
Doc we are alone. She smiles at John. Does that mean you want to share that
bubble bath? Well it would be a shame to let it go to waste.
 John disappears in the bathroom. John ware are you? I am right here Doc
just warming up the bubble bath. I should be finished here in a few
minutes. Take as much time as you and Belle need.
I love you so much and I like to watch you, it gives me this incredible
feeling I can't describe. You and Belle make such a wonderful picture.
Besides when Belle is done it is my turn. John! I can't believe you said
that. Marlena puts the baby in the bassinet and turns to John.

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John steals a kiss and holds her close. Doc I think all our dreams may come
true. John lifts Marlena and carries her into the bath. Oh John I must be
in heaven. This bath feels wonderful.
This is just what I needed. John joins her in the tub. Marlena picks up
some bubbles and blows them at John. The two lovers enjoy playing with each
other until the water gets cold.
 Doc it is time I got you out and warmed up. John dries her off and  kisses
her pouting lips. As much as I have enjoyed this time together you miss
have to follow doctors orders John carries her to the bed and tucks her in.
Now pretty lady I want you to sleep.
OK John I am feeling tired but will you stay till I go to sleep? Sure. .
As soon as Doc drifts off John goes down stairs, drops the keys on the
counter and leaves the penthouse. Several hours later Marlena awakes when
she hears Belle and the nanny.
Oh I am sorry Dr Evans I was trying to get Belle and feed her without
waking you up. Mr. Black said you needed to rest. That is OK Ellen I will
feed Belle then you can take her to the nursery. Ellen hands Belle to
Marlena.
 Hey pretty lady have you had your beauty sleep and now you are hungry?
Well momma can take care of that. Marlena walks to the rocking chair and
sits down. This is the part I like most about having you Belle. The quiet
time
you and I share in such a special way.
Marlena returns Belle to the nursery. Ellen where is Mr. Black? He said now
that you were comfortable in your new home he would be at the loft. You can
call him if you needed him for anything. Thanks Ellen.
Marlena is thinking: he really meant what he said about this being my home.
He will be at the loft.
He is giving me time to work through my feelings and deal with Roman. Oh
Roman where are you? Why didn't you come to the hospital? Marlena calls the
house hoping to talk to Roman.
There is no answer. Ill call the police station, Abe will know where he is.
Hi Abe . hi Marlena. Abe can I speak to Roman? I am sorry he is not here
just now. OK will you have him give me a call. Sure Marlena.
Well that was strange. Where could he be? Marlena sits in the chair
waiting to here from Roman and falls asleep.
Marlena wakes and sees that a bouquet of flowers is sitting on the table
next to her, lilacs and white roses. The room was illuminated with candles
and a fire in the fireplace. Well this wasn't the way I went to sleep but I
sure like waking up to it