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Post by Rose on Nov 14, 2011 13:51:48 GMT -5
Rose followed him upstairs, but let Tyler put him to bed. She changed into her own pajamas and sat on the bed, waiting for him.
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Post by Moonshine on Nov 14, 2011 13:54:25 GMT -5
He said Billy's prayers with him, then waited for him to close his eyes before he left, heading to the bedroom he shared with Rose, closing the door. He looked at her, chest tight. "Rosie..."
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Post by Rose on Nov 14, 2011 13:56:34 GMT -5
She held her arms out for him, determined not to cry tonight. Not anymore at least.
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Post by Moonshine on Nov 14, 2011 13:58:38 GMT -5
He went to her, shedding his clothes down to his shorts as he went, nuzzling her. "I love you. I can't say it enough."
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Post by Rose on Nov 14, 2011 14:04:36 GMT -5
"I love you, too," she replied, her voice choked up. She wasn't going to cry, though. She needed to practice being strong for Billy, and now was as good a time as any. "And I promise I won't let Flynn down at the grocery store talk me into marrying him while you're gone..."
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Post by Moonshine on Nov 14, 2011 14:05:54 GMT -5
He chuckled, kissing her hair. "I appreciate that. I'd hate to have to get into a fist fight as soon as I get back."
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Post by Rose on Nov 14, 2011 14:08:16 GMT -5
"Right, because I'm officially claiming that time for me. Once Billy's asleep, I want you all to myself, and I definitely want you naked."
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Post by Moonshine on Nov 14, 2011 14:15:02 GMT -5
He grinned, kissing her, then kissing her again, slower, murmuring. "I kinda want you naked now..."
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Post by Rose on Nov 14, 2011 14:41:56 GMT -5
She smirked against his lips, raising her eyebrows. "Your wish is my command..."
The weekend was one of the best of Rose's life, despite the fact that Tyler's departure was looming in the back of her mind at all times. They spent almost every moment together as a family, traipsing all over the city and having all kinds of fun. But, as they say, time flies when you're having fun. Monday morning came far too quickly for both Rose's and Billy's liking.
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Post by Moonshine on Nov 14, 2011 14:47:05 GMT -5
Tyler's face was sullen that morning as he packed a travel bag. He tried not to make eye contact with Billy, because he kept feeling like he might break down and cry. And he couldn't cry in front of his son.
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Post by Rose on Nov 14, 2011 14:49:23 GMT -5
Billy was clinging to Rose all morning, so she finally gave in and picked him up, murmuring into his ear that he didn't have to go to school today and everything would be okay and daddy loves him so much. She sat with him on the front porch swing, holding him tightly and waiting for Tyler to come join them one last time before he left.
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Post by Moonshine on Nov 14, 2011 14:53:11 GMT -5
A recruiting officer had come to pick him up, waiting patiently by the Model-T sitting in the yard.
Tyler came out, bag on his shoulder. He went to Rose as she stood up, holding Billy. He wrapped his arms around both of them, burying his face in Rose's hair.
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Post by Rose on Nov 14, 2011 14:55:18 GMT -5
Rose closed her eyes as she tried to burn this memory into her brain, how he felt and smelled and everything about him. "I love you, Tyler," was all she could manage. But it was enough.
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Post by Moonshine on Nov 14, 2011 14:58:09 GMT -5
He kissed her temple, then her lips. "I love you, Rosie." He moved to kiss, Billy. "I love you, too, Buddy." He kissed Rose one more time, then pulled away, clearing his throat, trying to rid himself of the lump in his throat. "I'll be home soon as I can."
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Post by Rose on Nov 14, 2011 14:59:43 GMT -5
"I know you will," Rose replied with a nod as Billy clung to her tighter. She laid a hand on his chest, looking into his eyes knowingly, reminding him silently that he promised.
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