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Chapter 28
“You’re awake.”
“Yep. Let’s get the boxes in. I know it’s late, but do you think they would let you pick up the puppies?”
“I will go get them in the morning. Let’s get your stuff put away and order dinner. We will get the rowdy bunch tomorrow.”
“OK. We also need to go to the store and get food.”
They carried all her boxes in the house. Nick ordered pizza while Kat started unpacking. He then called both sets of parents to let them know the couple had arrived home safely. He also made plans to play basketball the next day with Brian. At midnight they fell into bed, exhausted.
“Excuse me,” said a girl no more than 14. Nick and Katrina were standing in aisle 4 of the grocery store picking out cereal.
“Yes,” replied Nick.
“Are you Nick Carter?”
“Yep.”
“I love your music! Can I have your autograph?”
“Thanks and sure. What’s your name,” asked Nick taking the paper and pen from the girl.
“Ashley.”
Nick wrote a quick note and signed it. He kissed her cheek as he gave her the paper and pen. The girl blushed then looked at Kat.
“Are you his girlfriend?”
“Yes I am,” answered Kat.
The girl smiled and said, “You’re pretty.”
Kat blushed, “Thank you. So are you.”
“Naw. I’ve got braces and stuff.”
“No Ashley. Kat is right you are pretty. Inside and out.”
“Thanks,” said the girl. She wandered back to her mom with the biggest grin.
Kat kissed Nick.
“What was that for,” asked Nick.
“Just cause you are wonderful and sweet.”
“Awww shucks,” said Nick with a grin. “Let’s get the rest of the food and then get the kids.”
“Our kids,” laughed Kat.
An hour later they were pulling into the gate. The barking could be heard throughout the neighborhood.
“Puppies hush,” scolded Nick.
“Oh that worked,” laughed Kat.
Nick pouted, “Well they are excited.”
“I know baby. I’m just teasing you. Just park the car. We will let them out then.”
Nick pulled the Durango in garage. Kat got out and opened the back of the vehicle. She was knocked to the ground by 5 very excited dogs. She laughed as they jumped on her and licked her face.
“Willie, Mikey, Nicky, Houston, Rocky get off Kat,” yelled Nick. He tried to help Kat up instead she pulled him down beside her.
“That’s right kids show daddy how much you missed him,” laughed Kat.
“All Right! I missed you too,” laughed Nick while the dogs continued their loving assault.
“Come on kid’s go outside,” Kat said as she managed to stand up, pulling Nick with her.
The dogs followed them outside and started exploring. Once the dogs were occupied, Nick and Kat carried in the groceries and dog food. Kat was putting away the food when Nick kissed her good-bye and went to play b-ball with Brian. Kat let the puppies in then marinated a roast. She went into the bedroom and grabbed their laundry to start. She sat down at the kitchen table with her laptop. That’s where Nick found her when he returned from basketball with Brian in tow.
“Honey I’m home.”
“Hey you. Hi Brian.”
“Hi Kat. What smells so good?”
“Well it’s not you two,” giggled Kat.
“Smart Ass,” retorted Nick before hugging her.
“Yep. To answer your question Brian, it’s a roast. Want to stay for dinner?”
“Well Tonya is at home,” answered Brian
“Call her. I haven’t seen her since the AMA’s.”
“Do you have enough?”
“Yes B so call Tonya.”
“OK.”
“And tell her to bring you a change of clothes.”
“Fine. I can take a hint,” said Brian as he stuck his tongue out. He grabbed the phone and called Tonya.
“As for you Mister, there is a shower upstairs with your name on it.”
Nick whispered, “Come with me. I did get you all sweaty.”
“Not gonna happen Carter. It would be rude to leave Brian down here.”
“OK. I’ll be back in a minute. Dinner does smell good,” commented Nick.
With one last kiss he headed to their room. Brian and Kat talked while she finished dinner. Tonya arrived just as Nick came down the hall clean from his shower. Brian took his shower and changed into clothes Tonya brought. The two couples sat out on the patio, enjoying the meal and each other’s company. They watched the sun go down, before going inside to watch a movie Tonya had picked up on her way over. Brian and Tonya left at about 11 that night.
Kat came out of the bathroom in one of Nick’s big T-shirts. She crawled into bed beside Nick. He pulled her to him and kissed her. She looked into his eyes. They were so blue.
“Thank you,” said Nick.
“You’re welcome, but for what,” asked Kat.
“For fixing dinner and inviting our friends. Hey do you realize what we did?”
“What?”
“We entertained for the first time in our home.”
Kat sighed, “Our home. I like that.”
“Me too. I love you Kitten.”
“I love you Nicky.”
After they made love Kat lay snuggled in Nick’s arms. She was home. Nick had given her a home. She couldn’t be happier.
The couple was on its way early the next morning. They decided to stop in Jacksonville, then were back on the road again the following morning. They finally reached Tampa in late afternoon. Kat had driven the first half of the day and let Nick sleep. Now Nick pulled through the security gate and parked the car in the garage. He looked over at Kat. She had tilted the seat back and was curled up asleep. He brushed a curl off her face. She wrinkled her nose and shifted, but didn’t wake. Nick took their bags inside the house. He came back to find Kat grabbing a box to carry in.
