6 comments/ 26359 views/ 26 favorites He Came Home By: creepyrj So I got the inspiration for this one as i watched the news and saw so many troops coming home for Christmas. This is sort of a departure from my usual stories, but even i have a semi softer side. As normal i hope you find some enjoyment of this one and comment if you like it. I also want to say thanks to my new friend accents and tattoos for her help in editing this and making it more readable. Enough words from me kids as always enjoy the show! For a love that wasn't supposed to be, theirs was always tested. Brent Edwardson was still in Kuwait as he had just come from a hellish nightmare that was the war in Iraq. For the past two years he was neck deep in some heavy violence that claimed the lives of several of his fellow squad members. For all his time in only one thought kept him going. The one thing he kept in the brim of his helmet for luck was a picture of his wife Jessica and their daughter Melissa. Walking back from his command post office he had two bits of good news. The first was he had just got his rotation orders and was going home. The second was his wife had sent him a care package. In his room he opened the box and inside was a number of CD's. He listened to them with his roommates and the new rock songs he hadn't heard made him love his wife even more. He got a sappy mix CD of love songs that made him smile deeply as he listened to the sounds of them. His heart was feeling more for her than the songs could say. The last thing he found at the bottom was a DVD with a note attached. It read "A Xmas gift for my baby from his baby!" Putting on the DVD he was greeted by the sight of his two year old little girl Melissa being held by his beautiful wife Jessica. The way they played with the camera made even the hardened troops watching the DVD with him smile warmly. A few gave him shit about how hot Jessica was and how she could ever be with him. Brent took the jibes in stride as they watched on and then the play time with Melissa ended, much to his chagrin. He hadn't seen her since she was two months old and now she was two and getting big. Time had flown by too fast. As he watched the music video he thought of Melissa and how tiny she was in his arms the last time he saw her. His attention went back to the video when he heard giggling and two girls talking. One voice he knew was Jessica; the other was her friend that he couldn't place the name of. Brent got a smile as he thought back to how his life had gone from shit to great with Jessica and he chuckled softly as he gazed at the video further. Brent grew up in the seedier parts of Cleveland, Ohio. He and his mother lived alone, as she was constantly kicking one loser after another from their small trailer home. From an early age he was a trouble maker. It was a constant battle for authority with teachers and he made a huge mistake of hanging with the cool kids. Brent had little to offer his "friends" and they treated him like a stray dog for the most part; unless they needed his help with a rival. He had an uncanny ability to win any fight thrown his way and with his crew that was quite often. He would beat his opponent and only then would he feel like he belonged; like they needed him and made his feel special. They gave him pot and alcohol and he even had sex with the cool girls a few times. It all came to a head when the hottest girl from his crew made a mistake of bringing some pot to school. She didn't want to get caught with it so he took it and held it for her; he almost got away with it. However it didn't work as the bag slipped from his pocket right in front of a school police officer no less. Being kicked out of school was expected for him, as he was a repeat trouble maker. His outlook on life was very bleak. As he sat in his room one day an epiphany came to his mind. He was being so very stupid with his choices in life. Knowing he needed to get away from this life he knuckled down hard and at nineteen he got his G.E.D. Brent found an opportunity to leave the misery of his life and joined the Army shortly after he got his graduation papers. Desperately wanting to get away from all his troubles he volunteered for the new Stryker Brigades. Brent went to the training center at Yakima in Washington State. Soon after he was done training he was deployed to Iraq for nineteen hellish months. The time there was pure hell as he saw many friends killed and many more wounded. He was not spared the harshness of combat as he was wounded three times and was involved in several ferocious fire fights. After the tour he returned to training at the center. At twenty two years old and three years under his belt, he was already a seasoned veteran and was promoted to the rank of Specialist Four. He worked hard to train up the new recruits who were training to embark on a road he would hate to travel again. Getting a day pass he went to town one fateful day and his life was changed forever. Jessica Martin was what every man wanted. Her stunning looks and nice personality made her a target of every man and creep in a six mile radius. At five foot five she was not a tall person, but she made up for it in personality. It was like looking into the eyes of an angel sometimes as her infectious smile was so demanding it ripped a smile from even through someone with a dour exterior. Her laugh could start a small riot when she was in a good mood and more than once it had. But for all her looks and charm Jessica was a nice, down to earth girl. She worked hard in school and graduated with honors. She was on the softball and track teams and did well at both. Her friends all agreed she was the "It" girl on campus and when she turned down a scholarship to work with the needy it made everyone freak out. Jessica's parents were what some people called blue bloods. They came from an old family that had made a good living in the timber markets of Washington from an early time. They had expanded into several trucking companies that still ran to the day and even held shares in the local food markets. She was not lacking in money, but what she was lacking in was a decent person to spend her time with. For a time she dated a "nice" guy her parents fawned over. After three months she ended their relationship because he was a stuck-up jerk. Her parents were furious that she dropped him but she became adamant about staying single because of him. Her life also met a strange path when she was working at the local children's club. It was an after school program designed to keep kids away from the troubles of the urban lifestyles. While it did help some kids it couldn't save them all. She was threatened several times and even had to run to her car to get away from the local thugs trying to intimidate her. One day it came to an unusual turn. She was walking to her car when she bumped into Brent and everything changed. They had an interesting conversation which consisted of Brent asking for directions to the nearest Laundromat, which made Jessica laugh. She noticed Brent had no clothes to wash. When she pointed this out she found his smile to be something nice and gave him her number. A few dates turned into a few more then it led to a kiss one magical evening. The kiss they shared that night was something neither was prepared for. Jessica felt her whole body lifting off the ground when her lips met his. Brent felt his being shocked to the core by the sweetness of her lips. Neither could help when the sweet kiss became a bit more passionate. What started as a simple peck spiraled into a full blown make out session. It was Brent that stopped the kiss by pulling back and staring into her eyes. He could see in her hazy eyes that she wasn't upset he had pulled away. At that moment they both knew what was happening between them was pure magic. Time flew by for the lovebirds and soon they found themselves on a strange footing. Brent would spend his nights in the barracks with his eyes open looking at a picture of her on the ceiling above him. Jessica spent her nights cuddled in her bed looking at his picture on her nightstand. They finally agreed after eight months of being an item that it was right. Her parents on the other hand had far more to say about it. They refused to allow their daughter to marry a man like Brent. It wasn't that he was nice; it was he just another useless dreg in her father's eyes. Her mother had little nice things to say about him as well. Brent took the berating from her father like a man. When her father was done Brent gave him a dark smile and walked up to Jessica and kissed her fully on the mouth in front of them. Her father protested what he was doing but Brent's glare tore into her father's eyes and caused him to back away from the couple. "I love Jessica and no matter what you say to me; nothing will change that!" he said firmly to her father's face. Jessica's eyes misted over when she saw Brent standing up to her father and she ran to his side. She tore him from her father and they ran out the door hand in hand. They piled into his car and Brent sped off into the night. They drove until they found themselves in front of a jeweler. They selected their rings and their next stop was at the local courthouse. He looked very casual in his khakis and button down red shirt and Jessica wore a sundress and flats. The judge may have raised an eyebrow at them as they stood before him but he performed a quick ceremony nonetheless and after a sweet kiss Brent and Jessica were married. Brent caught hell from his command for marrying without letting them know ahead of time. He took the discipline without complaint but he knew he would have left for her if they had forbidden him from being with Jessica. Life was a difficult process for the two as Jessica's parents cut her off and she had to get a job. Brent found an apartment for them to live in as the only fortunate thing going for them was his steady paycheck. Between that and the job Jessica found they made due at first. Another helping factor was Jessica's friend Laura. She put them in touch with a military friendly landlord who took them in. Their lives got more complex when Jessica announced she was pregnant with their first child. Her parents flipped out on during the announcement over the phone and made her break down crying. The first three months were difficult and there were times she thought of an abortion but she knew she couldn't do that to Brent. Every day when he came home from the base her eyes filled with happiness at the sight of him. She had a feeling life was going to be alright. Their lives got a bit easier when she was offered a good job at a high end department store. She was a great sales person and made a good commission each month. Slowly their lives got better and then Melissa was born. Brent had just gotten back from a horrible training period when he found her in the bathroom crying. She was sitting on the toilet in agony as he came in. Jessica let him know her water had broken and he got wide eyed. He got her into the car and drove her to the base. On the base their beautiful baby girl took her first breath and mother and father held her tight. Bringing their child home was a great moment for both of their lives as the act validated they were a family now. The joys of caring for the child however was short lived. It was just two months after Melissa was brought home that he was told of the upcoming deployment back to Iraq. Brent maintained a brave front as he was given the news. With a heavy heart he packed his gear in the apartment and Jessica helped. They folded the clothes neatly and placed them in the duffel bags and Jessica held her tongue for as long as she could. When she finally had enough of the silence she broke it abruptly. "How long this time?" she asked as she folded one of his green t-shirts. "I think about thirteen months," Brent said while loading his utility top into the duffel bag. Jessica knew that the Army usually told him one thing, but they never knew for certain. "Baby, what about Melissa? What am I going to do while you are gone or if you get hurt?" she said in a scared tone. "I won't honey." Brent cooed while looking back into her scared eyes. Brent saw the fear in her eyes and every part of his soul wanted to make her understand why he was doing this. He wasn't in the Army for kicks or because he was a super patriot. He was in it for them. It was a good job when that commodity was in a very short supply. Brent knew that without what he made and the great benefits he got their lives would be much harder than it was. He set down his pack and walked into his shaking wife's arms. She hugged him tight and the tears came to her face. Tilting her chin, Brent kissed her lips softly and she sighed into the kiss. "I will be back in one piece baby, I promise." he said to her solemnly. Jessica nodded her head and kissed his lips accepting the promise and sealing it with her love. They packed the rest of the gear and loaded it into the car. They spent his last night in each other's arms with their baby between them. Brent memorized each line of her cute face and when the alarm sounded at four he shut it off so it wouldn't wake either of them. Kissing his baby on the head he whispered into her ear softly. "I love you, my precious angel. I will be home to watch you grow up. Daddy promises you that sweetie." He looked up to his sleeping wife and kissed her lips making her moan happily in her sleep. With a heavy heart Brent got out of bed and got dressed. After he was fully dressed he looked at their sleeping forms one last time and left before his courage could falter. Walking to the car Brent had his head down. He looked at the door of the apartment one last time then started the engine and drove off. Jessica woke up a short while later and saw the empty space beside her. Her heart slowly sank as she looked at Melissa and held her close to her breast. Jessica said a soft prayer to watch over Brent and protect him from what was to come. For a few more hours she held her baby until it was time to go to work. With a heavy heart she went on with her life. The months of the deployment were not so bad this time around. As the region was stabilizing and the indigenous personnel became more trained and ready to take on the load. Brent's unit found themselves less and less in harm's way as the Iraqi Army took over a lot of the hard work. They still had the occasional shoot out with a diehard insurgent gang or an IED attack on their vehicles. All in all, it was far nicer than his first deployment. As time grew closer to the end of his deployment, the surge happened. The upper echelon decided to put increasing pressure on the hold outs and escalated the troop levels in country. They found themselves in heavy action almost daily. It was an ongoing cycle and before he knew it the thirteen months had come and gone, but he was still there and the days kept on going. Jessica watched the news almost daily hoping to see Brent somehow in some way to cure her need for him. Her loneliness had begun to creep up on her, but it was abated as every now and then she got an email from him. She could tell he was exhausted from the constant strain of battle but he kept going regardless of how much he ached. She sent him letters as often as she could. Her job had gotten better as she was now making a great deal of money from her commissions and had a great holiday season. The money coupled with his paychecks allowed them to make it pretty well. Still she was angry when he told her he was still in country and they had no idea when he was coming back. Months and months flew by and Jessica felt herself droning on and on. She waited by the computer at nights hoping he would be on. There were times he would log on and she would be sleeping and miss his sends. Jessica got a lot of grief from her parents about the way things were going. They lambasted him for being constantly away and not with her and the baby. They even suggested she divorce him and move back in with them. Her heart grew heavy at times thinking of how things were going and soon her mind filled with anger towards him. She wrote an email saying she was thinking of leaving him. Her mind was filled with the anger of him never there when she was alone and dealing with their child. She railed against the Army and how it always got in between them. Her finger was over the mouse when he popped on. "Hey baby!" Brent said in his message. "HI! OMG I miss U!" she replied. "Miss u too honey. Got news...going to Kuwait soon, maybe out dunno." The words popped up next to his smiling face. Jessica's eyes widened. He always said if he was in Kuwait it was to down train and rotate back. "OMG that's great news!" she replied. "Indeed. =D" Brent was typing on his laptop in the huts they used in his camp when suddenly he heard the incoming alarm. "Shit baby... mortars gotta go ttyl!" He quickly sent the message and signed off just as quick. He slammed down the top of the laptop and rushed out of the room. Jessica wanted to scream. She finally got to talk to him and just like that he was gone. Her eyes filled with tears as she sat in front of the screen. As she sat her mind kept going over the words he said. He was going to Kuwait soon, meaning hopefully he would be back home soon. Replaying the words over and over in her mind she realized that she had stuck it out this long, she could go for the long run. Her eyes filled with a positive light and she looked at the email. She clicked delete and sent it to the trash bin where she deleted it from her computer. Something in her soul got a boost of positive energy and she went to the baby's room. Melissa was playing with her dolls when Jessica walked up and scooped their daughter to her arms. Melissa laughed playfully as her mother gave her happy kisses on her face. Seeing an opportunity to do something to maybe cheer Brent up she went to the other room and got out her video camera. Jessica took a video recording of her and Melissa saying hi to him and of Melissa playing with her dolls and showing them to her daddy. The images were so cute it made her heart melt as she reviewed them. Jessica took Melissa to her friend's house and paid her pre-teen daughter thirty dollars to watch her for a few hours. Jessica got a smirk on her face as an idea popped up and decided to be adventurous. She went to the mall and marched into Victoria's Secret. She bought a sexy red lace bra and panty set. Then she went to Spencer's and bought a cute Santa girl costume along with red fur topped stockings. Lastly, she went to Bakers and bought a nice pair of black knee boots with silver buckles. She called her best friend Laura and had her come over. Giggling like a school girl she told Laura of her plan and Laura was shocked. Seeing how serious she was Laura relented and helped her prepare. Jessica did her make up just right and dressed in her outfit. When she was all done she looked in the mirror and was stunned at her reflection. Her green eyes stood out with the red and whites of the skirt. The stockings were a cute touch as were the boots. The Santa hat she wore made her black hair stand out and when she was done Laura cheered her on. Selecting a special song for what she had in mind she had Laura record the show. "All I Want for Christmas is You" played and Jessica stood in front of the camera and smiled. "Hi baby! I miss you so much and decided to give you a holiday treat! Tell all your buddies to get out and then play the rest of this," she said smiling brightly into the camera. After a brief moment she went on. "Here's the surprise baby!" Her smile turned into a seductive grin. As the beat kicked in her hips came alive. Jessica danced for the camera and lip synched the words perfectly. She did the cutest strip tease she could do and even added a bit of sexiness when she dropped the top and skirt as she slowly swayed to the music. As the song went on her hips and hair swung wildly as she threw the Santa hat to the side and snapped her hips. She did a slow sensual walk towards the camera. She was sure the sight of her in her bra, panties, stockings and boots was an amazing sight for Brent. She looked dead into the camera and with tears in her eyes she whispered softly. He Came Home Early She had spent the day organizing and cleaning her new home until she came across a porn DVD scattered along the stack of movies. She couldn't help but smile to herself and let out a giggle as she pictured him watching it late at night stroking his long hard manhood. She began to let her mind wander and found her-self growing moist. Finally she gave in to her urges and put the movie in the DVD player as she grabbed her bag of toys and settled on the sofa. After a few minutes she leaned back into the sofa and made sure her back was to the windows and the front door. She watched as a muscular blonde penetrated a young brunettes tight ass and began fantasizing about him taking her in his arms and making her his. She pulled out her anal beads and began to suck on them to make them slick and wet as she pictured herself sucking on his dick. Then she slowly started to insert the beads into her ass one ball at a time. With each bead becoming gradually bigger than the last her breathing began to get shaky and her legs started to tremble with the sensations she was giving herself. Once the beads were all the way in she began to slowly pull them back out. Her pussy was dripping wet at this point begging for some attention of its own. She started to rub herself with one hand while the other still teased her ass with the anal beads. Her breathing was hard and irregular, lips quivering. She let out a quick sigh filled with his name..."Tim". She was so engulfed in herself she never once heard him walk through the front door. He stood there watching as she teased and caressed her own body. He took her all in before walking up next her then leaning down and began kissing her neck. She jumped in surprise and when she saw it was him she turned red with embarrassment. That didn't last long when she took him in. He was standing there dressed in his Navy uniform. His dick so hard it was near impossible not to see the large growth in his pants. He took off his hat and blouse and his arms glistened with the sweat of a long days work. He didn't say a word as he walked into the bedroom and came back out with a pair of handcuffs, bondage tape, a gag and a blindfold. She looked at him with pleading eyes and timidly asked what he was doing. He merely grinned with that mischievous and knowing look that always made her want him more. She started to get up when he grabbed her by the hair and pulled her back to her knees. With one hand still entangled he used his other hand to take off his belt and unbutton his pants. He never once tore his determined and enticing eyes from hers. She knew what he wanted her to do. She eagerly pulled down his pants to reveal his throbbing cock and immediately took him into her mouth. She loved the way he tasted and needed him to own her, penetrate every hole he could, make her his. She could feel every pulsation through his manhood and wanted him to be inside of her. He finally pulled her head away and kissed her with a force and passion she had never felt before. He got down on his knees in front of her and leaned in close. As his lips brushed her ear and asked "Do you trust me?" She could barely speak so he had to make due with a quick nod of the head and the eagerness of her hands running along his chest and back as she kissed his neck. He ran his strong hands up her arms and cuffed her wrists above her head. He went for the gag and looked into her eyes seeing the fear and excitement building up inside of her. He leaned in and gave her one more kiss before securing the gag in place. Finally he covered her eyes with the blindfold. The last thing she saw was his eyes burning into her soul. Not being able to see what he was doing the sensations in her body grew. Every touch was intensified by the element of surprise. He used the bondage tape to secure her arms and legs away from her body so she couldn't fight him. She felt the tips of his fingers caress their way down her stomach, not stopping until he reached her hips. He gently kissed the inside of her thighs as he slid one of his long fingers into her wet pussy. With one hand he penetrated her and used his other to tease her clit. Her legs began to shake uncontrollably as she tried to pull away. She heard him laugh. She tried to shriek in pain and pleasure as he bit the inside of her leg. He then traced up her thigh with his tongue only to stop as he reached where she wished he would go. Her body tensed and relaxed with a whimper. He loved teasing her knowing that he had total control. He wanted her to know that she belonged to him and no one else. She felt the head of his dick teasing her, just barely penetrating her and then pulling away. She tried to push her hips forward to bring him in and keep him there. She needed him, her body was crying out for his. He could see her tensing and moving, trying to pull free from the cuffs and tape. When she least expected it he pushed himself into her fast and hard and smiled when she let out a muffled scream of pleasure. She could feel every throbbing pulse and never wanted him to stop thrusting in and out of her. Her body went crazy, her nipples hardened as he leaned down and took them into his mouth teasing and flicking them with his tongue. She only wished she didn't have the blind fold on so she could watch him. She felt his hand close around her neck getting just a bit tighter with every thrust. Her pussy dripped with approval with every squeeze. He unfastened the bondage tape but refused to let her move. He quickly turned her over on her stomach and refastened the tape. Legs spread wide so he could see her glistening in moisture. He teased his cock back inside of her. With one hand still around the back of her neck he started to spank her. She whimpered with every hit and tried to push back as if to ask him to do it again. He could see the hand prints forming and he couldn't believe how much she liked it. Next she could feel him pushing a finger into her ass as he thrust in and out of her pussy. The sensation of having him inside both her holes drove her wild. He kept smacking her ass as he drove his cock in and out of her pussy. She was growing more moist with every rough move he made on her. Before she even realized he had pulled out of her he shoved himself into her tight ass fast and hard. She let out a cry that could be heard through the gag. When he reached down to play with her clit she was dripping wet with pleasure. He fucked her ass hard and rough as she tried to push back begging him for more. He stopped thrusting and pushed his entire manhood deep into her ass. He could feel her body tense as she reached her climax. She heard him moan in pleasure as he began to cum. She felt his warm liquid fill her ass completely. When he pulled out and looked at her he saw his juices dripping and mixing with hers. He took off the tape and cuffs first. Then the gag and blindfold last. He saw the surprise and satisfaction in her eyes as he pulled her into a close embrace and kissed her as deeply as he ever had. She sighed and fell into the kiss wrapping her arms around him. As he pulled away he softly whispered "I love you". It was all of her energy to smile and whisper "I love you too". He Came Home "I love you, baby. Please come home soon. I really, really miss you. Sleep tight my love and I can't wait to be in your arms soon." she said smiling through the tears in her eyes. She leaned over the lens and gave it a full lip kiss leaving a lipstick mark on it. She kissed her fingers and ended the video. Brent sat in his chair and his eyes were glued to the screen. He had tossed his roommates out like his wife commanded. He showed the men his service pistol in his lap at the time as a guarantee that they would stay out. Brent watched the entire video and rewound the disk to the last things she said and his eyes watered. His fingers touched the screen as he traced her smiling face. The video was an amazing present, but he had one for her as well. The same day he got the package he had just gotten his orders from command that he was shipping back on the twenty third. He would be back in the States on the twenty fourth. He was about to call her and let her know the good news when he got the package. After watching the video he had a huge grin on his face. All she wanted for Christmas was him, and that's what she was going to get! The flight back took a long time and after he was finally back on US soil he was relieved. What's more he was thirty two days from his enlistment ending. He was offered another four years, but he had a close call during the mortar strike. One mortar round had landed six feet from him. Seeing it descend he tripped and fell to his stomach. Seeing the round hit he freaked out. Scrambling to his feet Brent ran away from it and after it didn't detonate he was left shaking badly. It was a dud and he had come so close to losing all he had. Never again he said to himself the same moment. After dealing with the ins and outs he secured his leave and sold back all the remaining leave he had left. He informed his command he was done and although they pleaded with him to stay he was adamant. He had a family to go home to and though he loved his brothers in uniform, he had to leave. While they regretted him leaving, they couldn't force him to stay. Brent turned in all his gear and cleaned out his locker. It was all a rushed process as most on the base wanted to get home for the holidays. Looking at the clock it was almost nine fifty in the evening and he was losing patience with everyone. Soon enough he was done and free. He had secured his leave for the last days of his contract and got into his car with his papers in hand. The papers would go into effect on the thirty third day and he would be discharged fully and finally. He was going to be on active reserve for eight years, but he was fine with that. Driving from the base Brent got a smirk on his face when he realized Jessica had no idea he was home. He looked at the ring on his finger and the smile on his face as got brighter as he called her at work. "Woman's clothes this is Laura, how may I help you?" Laura's voice said. "Laura, it's Brent," he said back. "Brent? Oh Brent! How are you? Let me get Jessica!" she said but Brent cut her off. "NO! No, what time is she off tonight?" he asked. "Ummm, she gets off at eleven and will be home around eleven thirty I guess. Why do you ask?" she asked with suspicious. "Because I have a surprise for her. I know you two are very close so I need you to promise me you won't spoil it." he said "OK what's up?" she pried. "Not till you promise me." he said sternly. "OK, OK I promise, now spill." she said giggling. "I'm home as we speak." he said and the phone clunked loudly as Laura dropped it. "Oh shit I'm so sorry! Did you say you're home?" she asked as she thought she mistook him. "Yes, I'm home and this time it's for good." "Oh God Brent! Good for you! I wish I could say something to her. That will cheer her up so much." "I know, but I want to be the one to cheer her up. Please don't say anything to her because I really want to see her before people start saying things to her." Brent said softly. "I understand sweetie. My lips are sealed." Laura said back into the phone. "Thanks, Laura. I owe you one." he said. "More than one honey! I was the one who watched her suffer while you were gone." she said back somewhat snappily. "I know. Believe me if I could take it all back and do it all over again I wouldn't do anything differently. I love her, but I am no coward and I won't say no if I volunteer to do something. My only regret in my life is that I hurt her by being away from her for so long. That's something I'll have to live with." Brent said ruefully. "You really mean that don't you?" Laura said back hearing the pain in his voice. "Yes." Brent whispered, after what seemed like a lifetime. "I can cover for her so she can go home now. Call it my present to the both of you." Laura said smiling into the phone. "Merry Christmas Laura." Brent said smiling into the night. "You too, the both of you I mean." Laura said and hung up. Brent drove down the familiar streets and found their still dark apartment. He thought about all he was going to say to her when she got home but all he could think of was the sight of her eyes in his mind's eye. All he really wanted to do was hold her and make her feel special in his arms. With accomplishing that, he also had in mind to have her and Melissa back in his life once again. Now with him being done with the Army all he had to do was find a job and be the man for her he was supposed to be. The thought of holding them both made his eyes brighten in the dark car. Jessica was baffled when Laura told her to go home early. It was a slow night and most people were already leaving so she took it as a chance to get the baby to bed and soak in a hot bath. Walking to her car she looked at herself. The black skirt and white blouse looked smart on her. The coat she wore was a red one that made her eyes stand out. Her legs were in tan stockings held up a with a nice white garter belt. Her white bra and panties were simple lacy white ones. Her feet were in her favorite new boots. The black and silver buckles complimented the whole ensemble. The long coat she wore in the cold weather was also nice to look at. She walked to her car and got into it turning on the heater. Slowly she pulled out of the lot and drove home. The babysitter was on the way so it was an easy stop to pick up Melissa. Once Jessica got to the sitter she took her baby in her arms and hugged her tight. After paying the sitter, Jessica hurried to the car as the night was cold and she didn't want Melissa to catch a cold. Melissa was sleeping in the backseat as she drove home and her eyes got sad. Another Christmas spent without Brent and she was hoping that he was going to be home by the next year. Her mind asked a million questions but she ignored them while she drove home. Pulling into the spot she got Melissa and hoisted her into her arms. "Come on baby, bed time." she said and Melissa yawned into her arms and fell back asleep. What Jessica didn't know was thirty feet away Brent sat in his car and watched them walk to the apartment. He wanted to rush up to her and take her in his arms, but not yet. He smiled as he got his cell phone out and waited patiently. He had the patience to wait for hours in an ambush for a high ranking insurgent that usually never showed, so he could wait five minutes more for her. Jessica walked into the house and took her daughter to bed. Laying Melissa down she tucked her in and gave her a kiss on the head. "Good night honey." "Na na mama." Melissa whispered as she yawned and got comfortable. Jessica smiled happily and went to the living room. She took off her coat and tossed it on the chair. She was about to take off her boots when her phone rang. She sighed and went to it. The number said restricted and she looked at it carefully. Figuring it may be a wrong number she answered it. "Hello?" she answered. "Hi baby." Brent said softly into the phone. "Brent?! Oh god hi baby!" she said into the phone and her eyes began to fill up. "I know its late honey, but I just wanted to call you and say I miss you so damn much. I love you honey." he said softly. "I love you too Brent. Oh God it's so good to hear your voice. So you're in Kuwait?" she asked softly. "Yeah. Looks like we're done and should be going back soon. I got the package you sent me by the way." he said playfully and Jessica laughed. "You liked it?" she purred as she sat on the couch and brought her knees to her chest. "God did I." he exhaled in a breathy tone. His voice got serious as he went on. "I got you something also baby. I sent it to you by Fed Ex, did you get it yet?" As he asked the question he exited the car and made his way to the front door. "Umm, no I just got in. When did you send it?" she asked. "A few days ago baby. I been tracking it and it says it's at your doorstep. Mind checking for me?" he asked. "Yeah sure, baby. Gimme a sec," she said and got up. As she walked to the door Jessica continued on. "I miss you baby. How's Kuwait?" "It sucks, it's not as good as where I want to be." he said. "Oh? And where is that?" she asked as she opened the door. Jessica's eyes opened wide as the figure of her husband came in her view. Brent was standing with his phone over his ear and a huge smile on his face. She dropped her phone and it fell to the ground with a clatter. As it did her hands went to her mouth as a gasp came out of it. "In your arms baby." he whispered softly, his eyes sparkling at the sight of her. Jessica's eyes watered up as she sobbed and rushed into his waiting embrace. She sobbed loudly as she hugged him tight. His arms went around her body tight and she felt her legs give out. Brent hoisted her up and spun her in a tight circle. Jessica's tears fell down her face as he pulled back and kissed the lips he had missed for so long. Their lips mashed together and the passion that was missing between them for so long came back in that moment. Jessica's moans and whimpers were the happiest they had been in a long time. Brent broke the kiss and looked into her eyes. "I'm home baby." he said and she smiled brightly through the tears. "I missed you so much baby." she sobbed. Brent held her for what seemed like hours as the snow fell around them. Looking up she laughed as it fell on their heads and she looked at the inviting door. Brent never let her go and he walked into the home. Her legs went around his back as he carried her. He was still in his utilities and she wouldn't have it any other way. They went into the living room and he sat on the couch with her still in his lap. She groaned as she felt his crotch against hers. It was a nice feeling, but she wanted nothing more than to hold him and never let go. Looking at the clock he saw it was twenty minutes till. "You got your wish honey." he said softly. "I did!" she squeaked as she plastered his face with feathery kisses. Brent chuckled softly and tilted his face to meet her lips softly. They kissed sweetly like they once did all those years ago. The happiness in her kisses made Brent began to let his own tears come out. He missed her touch so very badly and now he would be able to feel her hands. After a while Brent knew there was one thing missing from this moment. "Where's Melissa?" he asked between her kisses. "In her room. Wanna see her?" she asked brightly smiling. "Do I?" he asked back rhetorically. Jessica got off his lap and eagerly took his hands. They went to the room quietly and Brent walked in slowly. With a shaking breath he looked at the sleeping form of the second most perfect woman in his life. His fingers softly brushed her dark hair from her face. Looking at her she definitely took up after he mother and that made him smile. He saw his nose on her face and as he brushed her face Melissa stirred. "Daddy?" she asked softly. "Yes baby." he said back as he choked up. "Miss you daddy." she said softly through her sleepiness. "I missed you too honey." he said back as a tear went down his face. "Hug." she said and opened her arms. Brent hugged his baby to him and couldn't help the tears that streamed down his face. He was home! He held his daughter as tight as he could and couldn't help the tears that streamed down his face. He didn't care about them either as he felt so bad about being away from her for so long. "I'm never gonna leave you again honey. I promise." he said and meaning every word. "OK daddy, na na," she said and he set her back down. Brent watched her curl back into sleep and his tears got the best of him. He was on his knees and put his head on the bed and cried softly. He missed them both so much and now was home. He wept softly as he watched her slumber. The tears were brought on by the memory of his near miss just days before. As he picked his head up Brent wanted nothing more than to curl into the little bed with his daughter and wife. Getting himself together he got to his feet as Jessica's hand touched his back. He turned around slowly and sniffed back the tears. They quietly walked to the living room and Jessica turned to him. "How long have you been back baby?" she asked. "I got in this morning but spent all day turning in everything. I am not going back baby. I'm done and I have my paperwork to prove it." he said smiling through his new forming tears. Brent saw her eyes watering and he didn't want her sad so he changed subjects. "She's gotten so big Jess." Jessica's heart skipped a beat when he said that. The knowledge of him being home for good was a pleasant one. The fact he was ready to stay with them for good brought up many thoughts in her mind. She had so much to say, but she couldn't think of anything to say at the moment. "Are you hungry honey?" she whispered. "Um, a little I guess." he said back. "OK." she whispered and walked to the kitchen. Brent saw the way she walked away and his eyes got wide. He suddenly felt his hunger, but not for food. His whole being was yelling at him and without a second though he walked into the kitchen. Seeing her standing over the counter with some bread and cold cuts he realized what he wanted was right in front of him. With all the boldness he had gained over his eight years in the Army he stood up straight and walked up to her. Jessica felt a hand touch hers and push it to the counter. She tried to turn but he was right behind her and had his head on her shoulder. She tried to move but he prevented it as his other arm went around her waist. "God, I missed you so much Jessica." he said softly. She was about to reply when he put a finger to her lips and continued. "Don't baby. Let me say what I need to say. I love you so goddamn much baby. I promise you on our daughter that I will never, ever leave you again." Jessica nodded her head acceptingly and he let her turn to face him. As she did he grabbed both sides of her head and kissed her lips softly. The softness of the kiss became frantic almost immediately. Her hands found the back of his neck and her body arched into him happily. She moaned softly as he stood up straight and lifted his arms. She grabbed the utility top and yanked it over his head. It came off quickly and found a home on the floor. His hands found the buttons on her jacket as their lips found each other again. They kissed frantically as the buttons slipped off one at a time and the jacket found a spot next to his on the floor. Her body was beginning to become alive with desire as they kissed. She looked into his eyes and he got a serious look. Without a word he scooped her up and carried her down the way to the bedroom. Jessica leaned her head on his chest happily and held him like a life preserver. Once inside the bedroom he set her down on her feet. She went to kiss him but he stopped her. She was confused as she slid to his knees and his hands slipped to her waist. She had shed all the weight of her pregnancy almost immediately, but she was a bit wider in the hips still. He loved it as he ran his hands all the way around them. Jessica smiled down at him as his fingers found the zip on her skirt and undid it slowly. She sighed as his hands slid it down her legs and to the floor. When it was off she was still in her boots and shirt. When his eyes looked up he saw the lace top stockings being held up by the white lace garters. His eyes got wide as he had never seen her wear anything like that before. His hands trailed up her legs slowly eliciting a soft moan from Jessica's throat. Her hands sought his face and she cupped his face tenderly as his eyes looked up into hers. Jessica lifted her hands under his chin and he stood up slowly. Her hands stayed on his face and his found hers. A soft kiss made them both sigh softly into each other's mouths. Jessica opened her eyes and pushed him on his shoulders. Brent sank down on the bed and she smiled at him impishly. "Let's get those boots off." she whispered playfully. Brent went to get the laces undone, but she stopped him. She got to her knees and untied the laces and pulled them. When it was loose enough she had him lift his leg and she took the heavy boot off. Tossing it to the floor she took off his sock and threw it with. Jessica repeated the process with the other boot and sock then she tugged at his trousers. Smiling Brent undid his belt buckle and the first two buttons on the trousers. With a tug and a butt lift they came off and went across the room. Brent was left in his boxers and brown under shirt. Stepping forwards she walked to the man she longed for so long. She continued to walk as she reached him and as she met the bed she straddled his hips and kept moving forwards and he fell to his back with her on top of him. They kissed so wildly and passionately it made both begin to shake. Brent from the softness of her body and Jessica from a strong desire to have her love back. Jessica sat up slowly and Brent took off his shirt. He threw it to the side and she looked at him for the first time in almost twenty months. He was still broad in the shoulders and he still had a cut but she could tell he had lost a lot of weight. Before he left Brent weighed one hundred and ninety pounds, now he was at one hundred and seventy. She promised he would get it back and did something that made him groan. She leaned forwards and instead of his lips she kissed his neck and collar bone. He tasted like a shower and a long day but she didn't care. She licked his neck in slow sweet licks and Brent groaned loudly. His member was already hard but now it was throbbing. Jessica continued her sweet tortures as she sank lower and her tongue found his nipples. She flicked them both with her tongue and Brent gasped and shook under her. His eyes were clamped shut and his breathing was getting heavy as she continued on her mission. Jessica looked up at him and trailed her tongue back up his chest and along the front of his throat. As she crested his chin Brent tilted his head and their lips met with a fiery passion. Jessica felt his arms wrap around her back and she moaned loudly as he stood up and she wrapped her legs around his back. Her eyes were glued shut as the kiss took a new direction as Brent turned her around and sat her on the edge of the bed. He sank to his knees once again and lifted her leg slowly. "Let's get these boots of you." he parroted in a deep voice. Jessica giggled and said noticed he was unsure of where to start. "The zipper is under the buckles." "Thank you honey. I remember these boots from somewhere." he said smiling as he recognized them from the video. "You like them?" she asked happily. "I love them, but only a fraction as much as I love you." he said looking at her seriously. Jessica reached out her hand and he kissed her finger tips softly. Jessica smiled as a tear slid down her cheek. Brent found the strap and undid it then pulled the zipper down. He slowly took the boot off and set it down next to the bed. He didn't take his hand off her as he slowly began to rub her foot. Jessica moaned softly and her eyes closed as he rubbed. She was on her feet all day and for him to think of her like this made her heart swell even more. He Came Home She opened her eyes as he continued to rub her foot and she smiled at him so brightly. Brent continued for a few more minutes then he kissed her big toe and she giggled. Reverently he set her foot down and lifted her other boot. A similar repeat occurred as he took the boot off and massaged her foot the same way as the other. Jessica laid back on the bed this time and was mewling like a kitten. She felt the kiss on her toe and then she felt him sliding up her body slowly. Jessica arched up to let him feel her body and soon their lips met and she put her legs around him. This time she felt his boxer covered crotch against her panty covered womanhood. She was wet and burning with desire for him but she was enjoying the moment and wanted everything he was going to do to her to last moment. Brent hiked them both up the bed so they were on the middle of it and when he did he flipped them over so she was on top. She straddled his legs and slowly ground on him. Brent let out a panting moan as she did. She reached to her waist for the garter belt, but he stopped her. "Leave it please. It looks so sexy on you." he pleaded. Jessica tilted her head and smiled seductively at him. She could feel the straining bulge in his boxers and desperately wanted to free it but instead she took her time. Her hands went up and found the clasp on her bra and she undid the catches. Slowly she let it slide off her shoulders and then it came off and landed on his chest. Brent picked the lacy garment up and inhaled her scent; the vanilla perfume made his mind swam in circles. He tossed it to the side of the bed and looked up. The sight of his beautiful topless wife made his breath catch. Her thick nipples were standing straight out in desire and he slowly trailed his hands up and cupped her full breasts softly. Jessica's head fell back as he did and the moans that came from her throat were amplified when his fingers trailed along her nipples. Brent took his time with this as he really wanted nothing more than to savor every touch of her body. For twenty months he was denied the softness and warmth of her touch. For those long nights alone he was denied the feel and smell of her body. Now he was here with her and wanted to touch every inch of her perfect body until every line and contour of her body was burned into his mind. Brent's fingers never stopped roving over her and soon they began to trail along her stomach. Jessica felt her breath catch as his hands trailed along the garter belt and slowly found her hips. She ground on him further as the fingers went over her panties and along her strong thighs. When the fingers met her exposed flesh she shuddered softly and her own hands settled on his. She looked at him painfully and he sat up slowly. Their bodies met and his lips crushed into hers. His hands went from her thighs and slipped around to her ass. When his hands found a double handful Jessica whimpered into his mouth. Feeling her desires burning hot like a volcano he spun them over so he was on top of her. She had her legs parted still and now Bent made his move. He broke the kiss and repeated her movements with his tongue. He tasted every inch of her neck with his tongue and lips making her moan loudly as writhe under him. His lips continued their traveling of her shoulders and the tops of her breasts. The loud whimpers and moans escaped her throat as he found a nipple and sucked it into his mouth. Her hands found his back and she clutched him for dear life. Her nipples were so sensitive and he savaged them with kisses and little nips making her legs wrap around him again. Brent was in heaven as his mouth was suckling her nipples and the silkiness of the stockings teased his sides and lower back. His cock was oozing pre cum as he continued on. He began to trail his lips down her taut tummy and kissed each and every inch of it. Jessica was feeling a meltdown beginning in her body and her breathing showed Brent he was about to be rewarded with her passions. Brent's tongue flicked the skin around the garter belt softly making her moan loudly. She actually turned her head and bit into a pillow so she wouldn't scream and wake up Melissa. Brent's hands got into the act as he found the edges of her panties. He slowly began to peel them down. Jessica rose up and helped him slide the panties off. She wore them over the garter belt and thus made it easy to slide off. Brent had other plans as he continued his kissing of her body as he slowly slid them off. Jessica was writhing on the bed and suddenly she felt his chest grind along her clit. She whimpered and suddenly she lost it. She bucked into his chest and came. Brent felt her body stiffen and begin to shake. He looked up to see her face locked in a pure ecstasy. Her mouth was open and her eyes closed as she bucked softly on him. Brent took her panties the rest of the way off and slid back up her body. He looked at her exposed slit and was shocked. She normally trimmed short, but now she was completely shaved except a small tuft above her clit. "This is new." he said with a soft chuckle. Jessica managed to lift her head to see him smiling at her seductively. She was about to open her mouth to say something when he blew a cold breath directly on her dripping slit. Again she turned her head and bit the pillow to muffle her impending scream. Brent moved in and laid soft feathery kisses on her flaring clit and Jessica spasmed. She clamped her legs around his neck and Brent took that as his cue. His tongue slashed along her clit and his fingers found her hole. He suckled the lovely bud into his mouth and she arched her hips wildly as he did. Brent's finger teased her opening terribly as he drew circles around it making her pant and whimper in tortured agony. When he finally slid his finger in her snug warmth engulf it. She was bucking so hard on his finger he was shocked. Her dripping pussy clamped on it and nearly broke it when she came the second time. Brent continued his licking and felt his wife lose all her composure. She wildly flailed along the bed and bucked hard as he continued on. He wanted her to remember this night forever and did his best to make sure of that. Jessica came repeatedly as he continued on. Her eyes glazed over and she soon couldn't scream into the pillow any more. Her teeth clenched the pillow like a vice and she soon felt him stop. Her head lolled back and her breathing came in short ragged gasps. Brent slowly withdrew the finger and licked the digit savoring the sweet musky flavor and his lips met her body once again. He slowly kissed his way back up her body and every now and then her over stimulated body would twitch. When he met her nipples once again he kissed both of them lovingly and Jessica sighed loudly. His lips trailed back up her throat and when he was near her mouth she grabbed his head and savagely kissed him. They both lost themselves in the kiss and soon they were rolling around the bed. Brent's hands roamed all over her body as they did and soon she was on top of him once again. Her long hair draped his face as they kissed wildly and he loved it. She grinded on him while they kissed and suddenly she broke the kiss. She threw her head back and her hair followed an arch as it flew over her shoulders once again. Brent's eyes were hypnotized by the motion. That had to be the most beautiful thing he had seen so far, but the look on her face was the most erotic thing he had ever seen. Her eyes were narrowed and her breathing was heavy as she was lost in a lust filled trance. His hands found the sides of her face and she turned and kissed them and bit the fingers softly. Brent sighed as she took one of his fingers into her mouth and sucked it hard. His other hand found her full ass and he squeezed it hard making her sigh into the night. She released his finger and gave him a beautifully feral look. Without a word she slithered down his body and to his crotch. Jessica found the edges of his boxers and with a quick tug she tore them to his knees. Brent's manhood shot straight up and slapped his belly. She had never seen him so hard and eagerly her hand found it. She stroked the length making him shake under her. She knew it had been a long time for him so she decided to help him out. Brent sighed loudly as she said nothing and sipped his head into her mouth. He groaned loudly as his loving wife flicked her tongue along his head with it still in her mouth. Her other hand found his thick shaft and began to work it. Brent knew he wasn't going to be able to hold out. He hadn't had any real relief overseas as he never had any privacy. The few times he did the thought of her made him explode. Now with his greatest fantasy in front of him, he tried to hold out as long as he could. Jessica sensed this and with a pop she took him from her mouth. "Let it out Brent. Please." she was now pleading. Brent looked down at her and their eyes locked. She opened her mouth and never took her eyes from his as she wildly sucked the head and stroked him frantically. Brent bit his lip and came hard. He was badly backed up from his long time from her and the load was massive. Jessica swallowed as much as she could as she kept her mouth clamped on him. Brent grunted loudly through his bit lip and she saw he actually bit so hard he was bleeding. When the spasms stopped she couldn't contain it all as a lot leaked down her chin. She swallowed what she had in her mouth and decided to be naughty for him. She stroked him naughtily as she opened her mouth to let him watch her get the last bits out onto her tongue. Brent saw the spectacle and his over excitement took over as he spurted a small amount onto her tongue. Jessica moaned loudly as he did and licked her lips so seductively he had to lay his head back. The sight of his beautiful wife with his seed dripping down her lips and chin was too much for his brain to handle. Jessica cleaned him up with long loving licks that made shudders course through his body. Getting up slowly she wiped her finger along her chin and lips and got the rest off. She licked it off her finger and moaned happily. She had given him head many times before and she loved his taste. It was a bit different now as he had been eating different foods, but she still loved it. Her eyes got wide as she kissed the tip and he grew to full hardness almost immediately. She looked up and saw him looking down at her with a burning desire in his eyes. He grabbed her shoulders suddenly and yanked her up to him. Their faces clashed as their tongues wrestled wildly. He tasted himself on her tongue but didn't care. She groaned loudly as he spun her to her back. Without a word she spread her legs wide and her dripping hole was invaded without a thought. Her moan invaded the atmosphere as the blunt head stretched her opening and slowly began to sink in. Brent was a great lover before and she was going to find out what a long time without him was to do for his passion for her. He sank in and bottomed out and she groaned loudly into his ear. Her legs found their locks around his hips as he arched her up and began to buck into her. Jessica's eyes widened as she felt the first time his hips settled into hers. She mewled softly as he continued his slow pumps. Neither of them wanted to waste this moment with a wild flurry one and done. Both hoped to savor every sweet moment and each delicious feel. Her lips found the side of his face and she kissed him softly. Brent looked deep in her eyes as he felt her lips continue their soft mission. He turned slowly to meet them and she smiled brightly as he did. Their love had waited so long and now it was blossoming brightly. She trailed her nylon clad legs along his butt as he began to pump a little deeper into her. Her eyes squeezed shut as he found her spot and he repeatedly teased it. Jessica's whimpers and moans let him know he was right where he was supposed to be and he groaned into her mouth and slid all the way in and held it there. Jessica moaned loudly as she felt her core being stretched out and sighed into his neck. Brent slowly withdrew and felt her shudder under him and his hips began. He wanted nothing more than to make her feel as good as he could make her. With all his being he wanted Jessica to remember why she fell for him and why she was his and no one else's. His hips began to slap into hers as he picked up the pace. Jessica's whimpers began to get loud as he began to go faster. Her eyes glued shut as her hands found his neck and one slipped up to his face. Brent turned his face to the side and bit her finger softly as she found his mouth. Jessica whimpered as his mouth licked her finger softly and she moaned into the night as another orgasm started to build inside of her. Brent felt her hole begin it's tremors as he continued with his slow strokes. Jessica looked into his eyes and his brown eyes met her green ones. He was about to lose his mind as he felt her spasm on him suddenly. Jessica went to scream when he leaned forward and locked his lips on hers. She moaned loudly into his mouth as the orgasms ripped through her and made him feel his own impending melt down coming. Brent found her hips and with a quick flip he flipped them over and she was on top of him. The momentum of them continued on and they fell laughing to the floor and she was firmly imbedded on him. Her hands found his chest and dug in. Jessica marveled at how tan he was and how pale she was. Brent usually was paler than her, but the long time in the desert had made his skin a nice golden color. She clamped on him and began to rock her hips slowly. Brent's head fell back and thudded on the floor as she continued to grind on him. Her eyes rolled into the back of her head as she continued on. "You feel so good baby." she purred as she continued to ride him. Brent's hands trailed from her hips to her legs and she stroked her stocking covered thighs and legs softly making her moan happily. She began to feel her own lust taking over and she began to ride him harder. The feeling of his hands roaming over her body after so long was making her want to please him so badly. Her own whimpers and moans began to get more frantic as his hands clamped on her ass and she groaned as she slammed down fully on him. Brent felt that and the way she clamped on him curled his toes. He looked up at her and his eyes watered as she continued to buck away on him. Her head whipped to and fro as her hands clenched and unclenched on his chest. Brent was mesmerized as she continued on. They had always had a passion for each other whenever they made love but this time he was lost in the pure lust that she was exuding as she rode him. Brent looked up as her eyes opened and he felt like he was drowning in them. Her green eyes blazed with a longing lust as she put her hands on him and he dug his fingers into her cheeks. She was moaning his name over and over as he felt her slip on and off him in quick bucks. He felt his end coming and he looked up at her pleadingly. "Oh God Jess!" he hissed as he felt it coming on. "Yes baby! Oh God please!" she moaned as he started to spurt into her. Brent's load was nearly as big as the first. He spasmed hard into her as she leaned forward and clamped on his mouth so he wouldn't yell. Brent's death grip on her ass intensified as he unloaded deep in her. Jessica's eyes began to water as she kissed the man she loved so tenderly. Brent stopped spasming after what felt like an eternity and he slipped his hands around his wife's back as they continued kissing softly. Her kisses were feather soft but he felt them all the way to his toes. Jessica didn't stop her kisses until she felt her eyes growing heavy. She leaned into his neck and sighed happily as he held her like he never had before. Feeling her getting weary Brent was able to turn them and get her into his arms. He stood up and set her on the bed. She looked at him and pointed to his t shirt. He picked it up and handed it to her and she slipped it on. Smiling her got his boxers and slipped them back on. When he looked down he saw her pat the bed next to her and he happily climbed in. Jessica put her face flush against his chest and sighed happily as she kissed him a few more times. Brent tilted her head to look at him and through her bleary eyes she smiled brightly at him. "I got my wish." she said softly smiling brightly at him. Brent didn't need to ask as he remembered the video. He brushed the hair from her face softly and she purred as he hoisted her up and she curled into his neck. Like a kitten she stretched out and cuddled into him. Brent kissed her cheek and she sighed softly as she sank into slumber. Jessica moaned softly into him. Though it sounded like an unintelligible mumble, he knew exactly what she said. "I love you." Brent smiled as he held her in his arms. For so long he was denied this simple luxury and to him holding Jessica was indeed that. He loved her so much and vowed as he laid in bed holding her that from now on he was going to make up for all the lost time. He wanted to be the man she deserved in her life and as he laid there thinking he felt something touch his hand. His head snapped to the side and he saw Melissa standing by the bed and she looked tired. "Daddy, sleep wif you na?" she asked sheepishly. "Of course baby." he said as he fought back the tears. Brent leaned over without moving Jessica and scooped up Melissa. He moved back and she curled into his chest and he almost laughed as she clung to his neck like a monkey. He chuckled softly as she looked up at him and kissed his cheek. "Love you daddy." she said softly and curled into her daddy's chest. "I love you too sweetheart." he said softly and kissed her forehead. As he lay in the bed surrounded by all he had nearly lost, Brent felt blessed. He was in tears as he lay holding his beautiful wife and adorable little girl. He wanted to sleep, but he couldn't. In a few hours they would wake up and spend their first Christmas together as a family, something he wanted more than anything. He was so lost in his emotions he didn't realize he had fallen asleep with his arm around his wife and his other arm clutching his little girl to him. The happy family slept till the morning and when they awoke they celebrated a very happy day. Brent watched Melissa's eyes widen as she opened her presents and the horrors of the past melted away. Watching Jessica as she held him tight as they enjoyed the happy spectacle made him say a quiet thank you to whoever was listening. On this day they celebrated a merry Christmas; a few months later they would celebrate their family growing.