Chapter 104

“I’m sorry.” Jon said again a few minutes later. He just hoped someone would break the silence. Instead he just turned on the radio. He didn't mean to explode again like that, it just happened.

Melody didn’t know what to say. She was convinced he loved her, she tried to think that it was just the way he got divorced that he hated. If he still wanted Dorothea what was he doing with her?

Jake and Romeo had gone back to sleep, Romeo leaning on Jake and Jake leaning on Jesse, who was staring out of the window in to the darkness.

Partly he was right, it was his house, he got to decide who got to stay and who would go. But she also understood Dorothea didn’t want to drive to New York. It was the same reason Jon wanted to stay there too.

Melody was surprised when they stopped at a gas station. She had been monitoring his speed while he was driving. The tank was more than half full.

Jon opened the door to get out and heard Jesse do the same. “Where are you going?” Jon asked him before he got out.
“I want a drink.” He answered.
“I’ll get you something.” Jon said, he didn't want his kid in the store while he made his purchases.
“Coke.” But Jon had already closed his door.

He walked around the car, quickly filling the tank before going into the shop to pay.

When he came back he held a bottle of coke zero to the back for Jesse to take and gave Melody a little plastic bag.

Jon started the car and drove back on the highway; they’d be in Woodbridge in a few minutes.

Melody opened the bag to see its contents. She chuckled, she should have known.



Before they knew it they were at Melody’s house. Jon got out to open Melody’s door and gave her a hand like he always did.

At the front door they kissed.
“I really am sorry. I shouldn’t have exploded like that.” He apologized for the third time.
“It’s alright, I understand.”
“Thanks. At least Stephanie wasn’t there.” He joked but he was glad he didn’t ruin her evening although he probably ruined everyone else’s.
“Do you want to come in?” Melody asked.
Jon pointed over his shoulder, to the car. “I got three kids.” He didn’t get what Melody was hinting at.
“I have enough beds and if you’re coming over tomorrow anyway…” She left her sentence open ended for Jon to answer.
“Yeah, alright.” He said grinning, he’d like that. He gave her a quick kiss before turning around.

He opened the door on Romeo’s side and picked him up. He could feel his back muscles tense already.
“What are you doing?” Jesse asked confused.
“We’re staying the night, can you get Jake?” Jon closed the door and shifted Romeo but it didn’t relieve the strain on his back.

He hated that he was getting too heavy to carry. He got the bag from the trunk and walked into the house.

“Mel?” He asked, not seeing her anywhere.
“Down here.” She called from the basement.

Jon carefully walked down the stairs with Jesse behind him. He knew Romeo was old enough to wake up and walk by himself but he liked taking care of him.

The bedroom door was open and the light turned on. Jon walked in and saw Melody putting clean sheets on the beds. “I thought the boys could have this room and Jesse,” she looked over at him, “can have Ryan’s or the pull out couch.” She explained to them as Jon sat down on the closest bed, putting Romeo down, relieving the pain in his back.

“Dad?” He asked confused when his sleep was disrupted for the second time that night.
“We’re at Melody’s, we’re staying the night here, okay?” Jon asked him.
Romeo nodded.

Jesse had helped Jake to his bed and Melody went to show him Ryan’s room.

“Jake’s with you and Melody and I will be upstairs.” Jon pulled the covers over him, tucking him in. “Good night buddy.” He turned around to tuck in Jake but he hadn’t even woken up.
“Night daddy, I love you.”
“Love you too.”

Jon turned off the light and carefully closed the door.

He found Melody in the kitchen. “You should let Stephanie know you’re here.” She said as he walked in.
“Yeah.” He got out his phone and wasn’t sure to phone or text.

She could ignore his call but if he phoned her, he was sure she got it.

“I’m gonna make the pull out bed and I’ll leave the front door unlocked for her.”
Jon nodded and dialed the number.

He was surprised when Stephanie picked up after the second ring.
“Wait a second.” He heard her say in a room full of noise when it was a little quieter she spoke again. “Dad, you said you wouldn’t check in on me.” She complained.
“I’m not, I’m just telling you we’re staying at Melody’s. I’ll sent you the address if you don’t know it.” He explained.
“Ok.” Was all she answered.
“Melody made a bed in the den and left the front door unlocked. Would be nice if you lock it when you get in.” He added.
“I will.”
“Ok, I’ll let you go, have fun.”
“Thanks dad. Bye.”
“Bye.” He said to the dialing tone.

He tried to let it go, she just wanted to party, not talk to her dad.

Melody walked in when Jon put his phone on the counter with a sigh.
“You alright?” She asked; he looked sad again. It really wasn’t his week.
“Yeah.”
“Did you talk to Stephanie?” She walked over to hug him.

She felt his arms on her lower back and stroked his back in return. “Don’t you just hate how fast they grow up?” Melody whispered, she knew she had been thinking it all weekend.
She could feel him nod against her. “Not just her. I can’t even pick up Romeo without hurting my back anymore.” He smiled sheepishly when they let go.
“Did you hurt your back?”
“It’s ok.” He quickly said, he didn’t want to seem an old man that couldn’t even carry his youngest son.
“You sure? I got hot packs and cold packs.” She offered him. With three boys playing sports passionately, she had them ready at any time.
“No really, it’s fine.” He said again. “Where did you leave that bag?” He asked.
“Oh, I think it’s still in the car.”
“I’ll go get it, you go ahead to bed.” He waggled his eyebrows and gave her a quick kiss.
Melody giggled and watched him walk out of the door before turning to her room.

She used the bathroom and Jon was back in a minute. They undressed together before getting in bed.
“This is better than a quickie anyway.” He said, stroking her side when he lied down next to her.
“I do agree.” She smiled at him.

His hand moved up her side and covered her breast, softly squeezing it before circling his index finger around her nipple.

When it was hard, he bent down and took it in his mouth, softly sucking. His hand moved to stroke the other, making Melody moan at the feeling.

Jon moved closer to her, pressing himself against her side to let her know how turned on he was. He had been waiting all afternoon and evening. Since they were in his bedroom he couldn’t shake the idea of making love to her at that time. Luckily he got to sit down most of the evening and he had worn briefs, he was sure it went by unnoticed.

Melody felt him push her legs apart with his hand, the warm flesh of his fingers sliding inside her. His mouth still warm on her, he stimulated her in two ways.

She shivered when the cold hit her as Jon sat up. He reached for the night stand, opening the box of condoms and picking the first one out. He handed it to Melody to open it.

He sat up, ignoring the pain in his back that was still there and moved over her to rest on his elbows as he slowly entered her and started rocking against her.

Melody moaned with pleasure, meeting every stroke he made.

Being this close to him finally made her forget all the worries of the last few days. The more she relaxed the faster her orgasm approached.

Before she knew it she was shuddering underneath him and he dropped on top of her.

“Okay there?” She whispered to his ear when he didn’t move.
He shook his head. “I kinda hurt my back.” He hated to admit it, who hurts themselves while having sex anyway?
“Aw baby, I’m sorry.” She stroked his back. “Where?” She asked, stroking over his spine to find where it hurt, he tensed when she reached the middle and lower part of his back. “There?”
“Yeah. Think you still have those hot packs?” He groaned.
“As soon as you get off of me.” Melody answered him. She tried to massage his back, making the pain go away.
“Give me a minute.”



Melody found the hot packs in the kitchen and heated two up for him, making sure it was enough to cover almost his entire spine. She found some pain killers and got a glass of water while she waited for the packages to heat.

She found him in the bed on his back; he was staring at the ceiling but turned his head to look at her when she walked in. His mind had drifted back to earlier. He hadn't meant to be a jerk all day. He loved Melody, he knew that, he was about to ask her the most important question after he had gone shopping with Richie. He just hated how everything had happened and with that he hated Ian, it was easier to blame it all on him.

All the years before his marriage worked just fine with his job and touring, why didn't last time? In his opinion that was all Ian's fault. He loved Melody with all his heart and only her, then his mind wandered to the possibility of Melody being pregnant. What if she was? What would they do? No doubt about it that they’d keep it, he’d never do that. But they hadn’t even known each other for 6 months. It would still be great to have a baby with her.

“You should take some pain killers, that’ll help the muscles relax.” She said, holding out the glass of water and the pills.

Jon sat up with a grunt and took them for her. Melody arranged the packages on the bed so he could lie down again.

“That better?” She asked when he lied down again.
“It’s hot.” He hadn’t expected it to be that hot.
“It’s supposed to be.”

Melody got in the bed next to him and cuddled close to him. Her arm resting over his chest, she played with his chest hair, her head rested on his shoulder.

“Mel,” He asked carefully, “I gotta ask you something.”
“You ok sweetie? Do you need anything else?” Melody asked worried.
“No.”
“Then what is it?”
“You’ve been at my place for a week and well we’ve been having sex…” He wasn’t sure if he should ask anymore.
Melody fit the pieces together, so he didn’t have to finish his question. “No, I haven’t.”
“Oh.” He didn’t know what to say, so it was possible.
“It’s only a week; it’s just the stress from this week.” Melody said, she was sure it was just that. “I know it is, don’t worry, next week will be calmer and… you know.”
“Ok.” He trusted her, she would know, it was her body, she knew how it worked. He kissed her forehead and wrapped his arm around her. "I love you Melody."
"I know, I love you Jonny."
"I really didn't mean any of those things I said." He apologized again.
"It's ok, I told you I understand. It's just the way it all happened isn't it?" She asked him.

He loved how she understood everything, all this week, even with Richie she hadn't said a thing about it, she understood and let him handle it in his own way. How could he even want anybody else? Melody was always caring and understanding, in whatever mood he was. He remembered telling her he could be a complete jerk, she said she wouldn't mind, seems like she really didn't. Even after a bad day, week like this, she was still there with him.

"Geez Melody, I think I love you even more than five minutes ago." He pulled his arm tighter around her.

Melody was never a person to hold a grudge. After someone apologized to her, she'd forgive and forget. People never understood how she could do that so easily but she didn't understand the use of staying mad at someone. Jon had said he was sorry and tried to explain, he loved her, she knew that, that was most important, why would she stay mad at him? If he really did want somebody else, he would have left by now and not have a four month, very serious relationship with her. He wouldn't have taken her to Hawaii and not gone through the trouble of getting her a passport so she could go to Europe for two whole months with him.