Chapter 131

After the weekend Melody finally started to feel better, the pain was mostly gone and breathing wasn’t such a struggle anymore.

Tuesday morning she woke up with Jon wrapped behind her, his arms tightly wrapped around her. She felt his lips in her neck, moaning at the feeling she hadn’t felt in over a week.

Carefully she turned around in his arms to kiss his sweet lips. “Morning.’ She smiled, still sleepy.
“Good morning.” He clarified. “How are you feeling?”
“Really good.”

Jon kissed her neck again, making Melody arch back, he found more skin to kiss. He nibbled all the way down until her t-shirt stopped him.

Melody sat up and pulled her t-shirt off, dropping it to the floor; she lied back down in the bed.

Jon didn’t waste a minute and pulled her panties down too. After a whole week, he didn’t want to wait but he had to make sure Melody was okay. He could hear her breathing and looked up.

“Are you okay?” He asked gently.
Melody nodded.
“You’re sure?”

Melody sat up with a sigh and wrapped her hand around his dick, she stroked him a few times before laying back and guiding him inside her.

Moans started as he filled her. His thrusts were slow until Melody started moaning louder, he wanted to slow down, unsure of what she was feeling was pleasure or pain.

“Faster Jon”. She ordered.

Confused, he didn’t know what to do.

Melody wrapped her legs around him, pulling him closer. He groaned at the feeling and started thrusting faster. Melody held on tight as his thrusts gained speed. The feeling had her go insane, it felt so incredibly good.

With another few stroked in and out, she exploded around him, screaming his name.

Jon enjoyed her orgasm before letting go himself.




“Want to go out with the kids this afternoon?” Jon asked Melody after they had breakfast in the kitchen.
“Sure, what do you want to do?” She asked.
“A movie or something.” He suggested with a shrug, that way he could keep Melody resting.



At the theatre they bought tickets to the newest children’s movie, at the concession stands the kids filled bags of candy before asking for popcorn too. Jon wanted a relaxing afternoon now that Melody was feeling better and gave them what they wanted before going in to the dark theatre room. They sat all the way in the back and the kids finally calmed down when the movie started.



The next day they had a family day at home. Jon made bacon and eggs for breakfast, to everyone’s delight.

Afterwards Jon decided they were staying home.

In the living room the board games came out, letting them enjoy games for a few hours.

After lunch the oldest kids got bored with it and decided on doing something on their own.

That gave Jon the idea of the little ones play in the backyard while Melody and him could watch them playing around.



Thursday Melody got annoyed when Jon wanted to take everyone to the arcade, it was like he was making sure she wasn’t doing too much.

The arcade was huge, with an indoor playground with ball pools and lots of games for older ones too. There was a “parents zone” were Jon and Melody stayed, along with Richie, talking and reading while the kids enjoyed themselves.



Finally on Friday Melody was fed up with it while Jon suggested what they could do that day.

“No Jon,” she said strictly, “I told you I’m fine so you’re gonna go on your fancy phone and find a water park we can go to.” She ordered him.

Jon wasn’t used to be told what do and didn’t know what to say. Instead he got his phone and started searching for a water park.



“Will you relax now?” Melody asked as they walked in to one of the pools.
“I’m just worried.” He said.
“I know you are but I’m fine.” Melody assured him.
“Last time you said you were fine, I had to take you to the hospital.” He explained.
“But I’m really fine now.” She tried to convince him and pulled him along to the pool.


Even though Richie was staying with them, he had decided to spend time with Ava and his mother too but today he came along for swimming. Ava was off with Jon and Melody’s oldest kids, which left Richie with them looking after the three other children.



That evening Jon and Melody had a peaceful evening, cuddling on the couch, watching a movie. The kids were out cold when they got back home from the restaurant after the water park.



The next day Melody decided to show Jon the apartment she was going to rent when she came back home from the tour in Europe.

“I still like you to come live with me.” Jon urged again.
“I know Jonny,” she walked over to him, “but in fact, even your place is too small for ten of us.” She told him.
“I can find something.” He was sure he could, it wouldn’t be that hard, it was New York after all.
“I’m sure you could but I really want to do this.” Melody insisted.
Jon sighed, he didn’t want to argue about it. “I will convince you one day.” He said determined.
“I’m pretty sure you will.” Melody agreed, just not right now.

It made Jon nervous about what he was planning to do, how would she react? Maybe Richie was right about it.



During the weekend Richie and Ava went home and Jon and Melody spent their last few days with their children.

Melody had never had to say goodbye to her children for so long before but being with Jon and making one of her dreams come through would help her through, she knew that.



Wednesday was the day, both of them were nervous but for different reasons. Jon had talked to Richie the night before about what to do. He appreciated his opinion but didn’t agree with it, his mind was made up. Before getting in the car for the airport, he checked his coat jacket and gave Melody a hand to get in.

They met the rest of the band at the airport, greeted with hugs, most of all everyone was glad Richie was back.

For a while Richie told them about rehab again, how much better he felt now.

Finally they were told they could start boarding the plane. Unlike usually, Jon let everyone go on before on.

“Jon, you coming?” Richie asked before starting to walk over to the plane, noticing Jon was lingering.
“Yeah, go ahead.”

It made Melody wonder what he was doing but when Jon got up, she followed up.

Het met Richie at the stairs to get on the plane. It made Melody wonder even more when they started whispering but they Richie took Jon’s carry-on bags, smiled and followed the rest of the band.

Jon turned around to Melody. “Everything alright? He asked.
“Yeah, what were you whispering?” She asked a little confused.
“We weren’t whispering. Come on.”

He took her hand and let her walk up the stairs behind him.

Halfway, he stopped and turned around.

“What?” Melody asked confused.

Jon put his hands in his coat pockets, thinking of words.

“Jon, what’s wrong?” Melody asked confused.

He looked her in the eyes. “I want you to go on that plane,” he paused, that was what she was trying to do, “with a promise of forever.” He finished and took his hands out of his pockets, opening the small box he was holding.

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Sorry, no posts till this weekend or beginning next week. Have a really busy week this week, seeing Richie tomorrow, spending Wednesday in London, so the only day I'll be home is Thursday and Friday and Friday I'm going out :D so I'll try to write when I get back from London...

Chapter 130

Unlike last time when she was sick, Melody didn’t complain when Jon made her rest.

The pain was back and she didn’t want to do more than stay in bed. She took her prescribed painkillers but the pain hadn’t gone yet, as long as she lied down it wasn’t so bad.



Three days she had been in bed now, everyone came to see her once in a while but she felt left out of their vacation time. They should be doing fun trips now but there she was, sick in bed, again. Even moving to the couch was too much.

“How are you doing?” Jon walked in the room; he had been gone for over an hour.
Melody sighed, then winced.
“Now why do you do that?” He asked as he got on the bed next to her, he lied on his side, propped up on his elbow. His other arm reached over her, resting on her waist.

“Richie just called.” He said.
Melody looked up at him. “Did he? What did he say?” She asked.
“He just got home and asked if he could come over with Ava.”
“Oh?” Melody asked.
“Yeah, so he could see his mum too but I told him you were all here…” He answred.
“What? Jon, you gotta let him come, it’d be good.” She urged him. She really thought I might be good for him to come over for w hile.
“Yeah but with all the kids.” Jon said.
“Jon.” Melody complained, she knew he’d want to see his best friend now too.
“So I told him he had to stay in the guest house.” He finally finished his explanation.
“Jon!” Melody said annoyed. “You couldn’t just say that the first time?”
“You kept interrupting me.” He teased, even though he kept pausing at every sentence.
“When’s he coming?” Melody asked.
“In two days.” Jon answered.



Jon snuggled down under the sheets, wrapping an arm around her, letting his head rest on his other arm.

Melody watched him, unsure of what he was doing.

“Come on, I want to nap with you.” He urged her.

Melody did her best to move closer to him without causing more pain and closed her eyes, glad he was there with her.

Jon watched her as she fell asleep almost immediately.

He was so relieved she was alright and that she’d get better.

The last week had brought enough panicking moments, with her kids in the hospital, then he had to bring her to the emergency room. It wasn’t anything he’d imagined in their relationship, which made him realize even more that he never wanted to let go. He loved Melody in his arms and hoped she’d stay there forever.



Two days later Melody sat with Jon’s arm wrapper around her in the formal living room, watching a movie with the children.

The pain was finally starting to ease and she could sit up and breathing became easier, hopefully she’d be better after the weekend and they could finally enjoy their vacation.

Jon liked spending time with Melody, there wasn’t anything else he wanted to do. Spend time with his girl, his kids and her kids, it all seemed perfect. This was how their lives could be.

That was what he wanted and exactly what he’d get, he’s make sure of that. After all, he always got what he wanted.



When the movie finished, the doorbell sounded throughout the house. It was the first time the rest of them heard it and Melody couldn’t help but laugh and hurt herself.

“Right on time.” Jon said as he carefully let go of Melody and got up to open the door.

Melody could hear him great his best friend and a minute later Jon walked in followed by Richie who was being followed by Ava.

The house was going to be crowed now, with twelve people in it.

Richie and Ava sat down on the empty couch, the other one was being used by three children.

Jon quickly introduced Ava to Melody and Faith, then added. “Steph is probably in her room.”

Which made Ava get up and walk away.

A few minutes later, so did the three children, the movie was over and adult talk did not interest them.

Jon sat with Melody again, letting her get comfy against him again.

Richie started telling them about rehab, what he learned and who he met, how good it was for him.



Before long Melody was asleep in Jon’s arms.

Jon looked down and his thoughts were confirmed when he saw her sleeping, he kissed the top of her head.

“I see you didn’t pop the question yet.” Richie said after a few minutes when they were sure Melody was asleep.
“What?” Jon looked up, then realized what he meant. “No, the last few weeks have been hectic.” He explained.
“Did you change your mind?” Richie asked a little worried.
“No, even more sure now than before.” Jon smiled.
“Aw man, I’m so happy for you.” Richie smiled back, honestly happy for his best friend. “When are you going to ask her?”
“I’m not sure, before or after the tour and she’s so set on renting an apartment a few blocks away.” He sighed.
“Do you think she might not want to?” He asked worried again.
“Nah, she will when I ask.” He said confident, looking down at Melody again.

Chapter 129

Jon woke with the same worries only four hours later to the sound of his cell phone's alarm.
What was he going to tell the children? The older ones wouldn't be up yet but little ones were always up early. What was he going to say to Faith? If he said her mom was in the hospital she would most likely panic?

Would Melody be alright right now? Would whatever it was have passed by now or was she still in pain? He just hoped she would be alright, he needed her.

With a groan he got out of bed, he had to face the day and the sooner he did, the sooner he could go back to the hospital.

"Where's mom?" Faith asked the question he was fearing during breakfast.
"She's still sleeping." He said before he knew it. Maybe she was still sleeping.
Faith accepted that answer and went with it.

Jon was relieved she didn't ask more, maybe Melody could go home with him later.

During breakfast J walked in to the kitchen. Jon was surprised to see him at 8 am. He didn't say much and just sat down to pour his own bowl of cereal.

After breakfast the three youngest were off to watch cartoons.
"Did you tell Faith?" J asked when they were alone in the kitchen
"No, I didn't know she'd react."
"Probably." J agreed. "You going now?"
"Yeah." Jon put away the last dishes and straightened up and looked at J, he looked worried. "Don't worry, she'll be fine."
J only nodded.
"I'll let you know if I know." Jon promised. "Thanks for watching the kids."

The drive to the hospital didn't seem that long this time. He parked his car and went up to the room where Melody was.

He quietly opened the door, careful if she was still asleep. He looked up at her, her eye lashes rested on her cheeks. The chair he sat in during the night hadn't moved so he sat down in the same place.

She didn't look like she was in pain anymore, that was a relief for him. Maybe it was still the morphine.
He softly laid his hand on top of hers, stroking his thumb over the back of her hand.

Slowly, Melody opened her eyes, focusing on Jon next to her. "Thought you were going home?"
"I did but I had to come back now." He said gently.
Only then Melody noticed he was wearing different clothes.
"How are you feeling?" Jon asked.
"Alright, the morphine helps, I'm making you take it next time."
Jon chuckled, he hoped she wouldn't. "When's the rest of your tests?"
"No idea."

A minute later a nurse walked in. "Oh good, you're up, are you ready for some more bloods?" She asked.
"As ready as I'll get." Melody said, offering her free arm.

The nurse took another three vials of blood from Melody.

Melody thought it was sweet Jon was squeezing her hand even though she didn't really mind it.

"As soon as there's an orderly to take you, you can go for your echo." The nurse said as she put her equipment away.
"Echo?" Melody asked surprised.
"Of your chest." The nurse added.

10 minutes later Jon had to say goodbye to Melody again, she wouldn't be gone for long.
He settled back in his chair and waited for her to return. How long would an echo take?

Melody didn't like hospitals, she never had and now that she actually was in one she liked it even less.
She was relieved to be back in her room half an hour later. Jon hadn't moved from his seat or so it seemed.

"How'd it go?" He asked as soon as they were alone.
"I don't know. The man said he didn't see anything though." She answered.
"That has to be good." Jon hoped.

They didn't have to wait long to find out if it was good as another doctor walked in.

She held a chart infront of her and read, then looked up at them. "Your blood results are all good. Dr. Winston was worried about blood clots but your echo was clear as for fluids too."
Melody and Jon both nodded.
"Your chest pains were caused by an inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs. You'll have to take some anti inflamatory and you should be better in about two weeks."
"Two weeks?" Melody asked surprised.
"Yes. As the inflamation subsides so will the pain."
Melody nodded understanding, was it still going to hurt as much?
"If you don't have any questions, I'll let the nurse get you that anti inflamatory and give you some pain relief before discharging you."
Jon looked down at Melody to see if she wanted to know something.
"I'm working this week and then we're going to Europe." She said worried.
"I can't let you do that." The doctor said.
"What?"Jon asked surprised.
"She can't go working. When are you going to Europe?" She asked.
"In two weeks." Jon answered.
The doctor looked back at Melody. "You should be fine by then but I can't let you go to work, you need to rest those two weeks."
Jon liked that idea, no working.
Melody nodddd.
"Okay then, I'll get the nurse for you."
"Thanks." They both said and the doctor left the room again.

"Well that's good." Jon concluded.
"Yeah, we can go home. What did you tell the kids?"
"Nothing." He said as he got his phone out. "I didn't want to worry them. Only Steph and J know, they were up when I got home and I promised to let him know as soon as we did." He started typing a text to J.

Melody couldn't be happier to be out of the hospital even though the morphine was losing its effect.

As always Jon helped her out of the car when they got home. He wrapped an arm around her waist as they walked inside, he wasn't letting go of her, to be sure she was okay.

"Bed or the living room?" He asked when they were in the hallway.
"Lets watch a bit of tv." Melody decided.

Jon did as she asked and walked her to a very full living room, all heads turning to them as they walked in. Almost immediately a rush of questions followed too.

"Wow, just wait a minute." Jon told them.

Then helped Melody sit down comfortably, then sat down next to her. Melody changed her position and snuggled into him. He was being so sweet to her, like he always was, one of the reasons she loved him so much. She rested her arm around his waist and leaned her head on his shoulder. He was much more comfortable than any bed.

This time the questions were slower. They calmly answered each question, even the exaggerated ones.

When they answered all the questions, the kids were satisfied that Melody was okay.

She knew better, the morphine was gone and the pain was creeping in again. With the children their attention back on the tv, Melody snuggled into Jon and closed her eyes.

Chapter 128

Written on my phone, so sorry for typos, sure there will be plenty.


Jon shifted gears as he sped up when the lights turned green again. He quickly glanced and Melody before focusing on the road.

She had her arms wrapped around her chest. He could see she was still having trouble breathing, it looked like every breath she took was hurting her worse than before. She bent over a little as she applied more pressure to her chest.

Jon reached out to put his hand on her shoulder. "Hang on, we're almost there." He tried to encourage her, he softly rubbed her shoulder.

Melody nodded weakly, it hadn't hurt like this before, it was much worse. Before, when she took a few slow breaths it would ease away but now that only hurt. Her arms around her were applying pressure which did ease the pain a little. It terrified her. How bad could it be?

Jon groaned in groaned in frustration when he had stop at another red light, he couldn't get to the hospital fast enough.
"Almost." He repeated when he noticed Melody's fast and shallow breaths. He was already driving, he couldn't go faster than that.



After what seemed like ages to both of them but finally Jon parked the car.

He got out, slammed the door behind him in his hurry and went to open Melody's door. He reached down to give her a hand to get out.

He felt horrible when Melody let out a scream as she stretched to stand up. She couldn't take a few breaths to even out the pain, that only made it worse.

"Want me to carry you?" Jon asked.
"No." Melody wrapped her arms around her chest again, if Jon carried her, she couldn't do that.

Jon walked beside her, keeping his eyes on her as he lead the way in to the emergency room.
In the waiting room, he helped her sit down, then went to find her a nurse.

Melody tried to stay calm but the fact that she couldn't breath wasn't helping.
She looked up when Jon sat down next to her, hoping they could go inside soon.
Just then her name was called. Jon stood up and reached to help her up.
Painfully Melody got up, stretching hurt the most.

Jon wrapped his arm around her waist and walked with her to the room the nurse was guided them too.
He helped her sit up on the bed, but when she tried to lie down, it hurt too much.

Instead the nurse adjusted the back of the bed so it was raised and Melody could lean back.
Next the nurse put a mask with airflow over her face, making Melody more terrified, what if it really was that bad?

Jon took her hand as squeezed as the nurse went on with her job, he tried to help Melody relaxed but he couldn't relax himself.



It didn't take long for a doctor to show up too. The nurse did a quick introduction and medical talk with him, which neither Jon or Melody understood.

As Melody was still having trouble breathing, making talking difficult, the doctor directed his questions to Jon. The first question was easy enough, the doctor asked. "Can you tell me what happened?"
"We were ha-" Jon stopped himself, he couldn't say that without embarrassing them both. He looked at Melody, her cheeks a little flushed, before he continued. "She started breathing heavily, then said it hurt and she started having trouble to breath."
The doctor nodded when Jon finished his explanation. "Has she been sick lately, a cold or a flu?"
"Eumh." He had to think about when she had a flu. "A flu about a month ago and a cold last week." She he mention Melody's late period? Would it be important?
"Any chance of pregnancy?"
That answered his question, he looked back at Melody.  "You were three weeks late, right?" He waited for Melody to slightly nod and answer the question. "But you got them about two weeks ago?" Again Melody nodded and Jon looked back at the doctor.
"Okay, chest x-ray, pain relief and bloods." He said as he started writing on a chart. He gave his chart to the nurse and left the room with a short nod.
The nurse took a look at the chart. "I'll be back with some pain relief." She said before she left.

"How are you doing?" Jon asked, stepping closer to stand right next to Melody.
She opened her mouth to say something but had to close it again to breath.
"You'll be fine." He encouraged just as the nurse walked back in.
"The pain relief will help." She added to what Jon said.

She pulled a stool closer by and sat down next to Melody's bed, opposite of Jon. From a tray, she picked up a needle.

In panic, Melody looked at Jon.
"It's just a shot." He said soothingly, thinking she was scared of the needle.
"Mor...phine?" She asked between breaths.

They both looked at the nurse. "That's what subscribed but I need to do bloods first." She explained.

Jon looked back at Melody. "Come on, honey, you'll be able to breath again." He tried to convince her.
Melody kept a stare fixed on her.
"The pain will be gone." He added. He knew she didn't like painkillers but she was in so much pain, he didn't care, he just wanted her to feel better.
Melody relented and broke her stare, looking back over at the nurse.
"Do you want the morphine?" She asked unsure.
"Yeah." Jon said as Melody nodded.

Melody looked down at her elbow and watched a needle for bloods penetrate her skin.



Fifteen minutes later Melody was feeling very relaxed. "Why did I say no to this the first time?" She asked a little loopy.
Jon chuckled. "I think that's why."
"It's good." She smiled.
"Are you still in pain?" He asked, still worried, morphine would only mask her pain it wouldn't cure whatever was wrong.
"Around here." Melody moved bother her hands to the middle of her chest.

They were interrupted when Melody's nurse walked back into the room with an orderly. "Are you ready for your x-rays?" She asked.
"Yeah." Melody smiled again.

Jon reached for her and gave her a quick kiss, "See you in a few minutes."



While Melody was gone, he went to look for coffee and a telephone.

When he dialed his home number he actually hoped there would be no answer. But if someone told him they were going to the hospital he wouldn't be able to sleep anymore, so maybe Stephanie wouldn't either. He turned his wrist to check the time, 1 am.

"Hello?"
"Steph, it's me, dad. Everything okay?" He asked quickly.
"Yeah. Are you still at the hospital?" She asked worried.
"Yes, Melody is getting x-rays right now." He answered her question.
"Is she okay?"
"She was having trouble breathing, I guess we'll know more after the x-rays."
"Okay."
"I don't know when we'll be home, get some sleep." He told her.
"Doubt it."

They said goodbye, Jon hung up the phone and picked up his cup of coffee. Taking a few sips as he found his way back to the emergency room where Melody had been.

He arrived just in time as Melody got back too.



Just as they were getting settled again, the doctor walked in with the x-rays.

"Everything looks clear," he started out, "but because what you said earlier and your age, we should do some more tests in the morning so you'll have to stay for the night." He explained.
Melody wanted to protest but knew there wasn't anything she could do to change it, instead, she nodded. "Alright."
Jon was surprised by how easily she agreed.
"I'll go find you a room and then we'll get you settled." The nurse excused herself and followed the doctor out of the room.
"How loopy did your brain go?" Jon joked.
"What do you mean?"
"You agreed so easily." He said.
"I didn't have a choice."
"Good you didn't, argument could take ages." He teased again.
"You're exaggerating." Melody said a little bit annoyed.



The nurse returned rather quickly. "I found you a room upstairs."
"Private?" Jon pitched in.
"Yes, it is." She confirmed.
"Good."

An orderly followed in with a wheel chair.
Jon helped Melody up from the bed, ignoring both the nurse and orderly.
Moving didn't hurt her as much anymore and with Jon's help Melody could move to the wheelchair.



Standing up from the wheelchair was more painful, she was glad when Jon was right by her side and steadied her before helping her on the bed and arranging the pillows so she could lay down.

Relaxed, Melody pulled the sheets up to her chin, ready to go to sleep.
"You okay?"
"Much better." She said, still loopy, she could still feel the pain in her chest but she could breathe normally again.

The chair in the corner of the room, caught Jon's eye and he pulled it closer to sit down.
"Maybe you should go home." Melody said.
His eyebrows raised in question.
"What if one of the kids wake up?" She asked worried.
He wasn't worried about that, Steph and J were both 18 now. "I'll wait till you are asleep." He answered.

Melody turned to her side, the pressure still relieved the pain and reached out a hand.
Jon took her hand and held it.
"Thanks." Melody said, if it weren't for Jon she'd still be be in pain.
"I love you." He said gently.
"I love you too."
"Sleep." He told her.
Melody did as he said and closed her eyes.

Jon stayed till Melody was asleep but he had to go check on his kids. He'd be back in the morning.



As soon as he opened the front door, Stephanie walked up to him, J was right behind her.
"Where's mum?" He asked.
"She had to stay for tests in the morning."
"How is she?" Stephanie pitched in.
"Better but they don't know what yet. Jon explained.
"What if it's something bad?" J asked worried.
"If it was, they'd do the tests now, she'll be fine." Jon said quickly, hoping he was right.
J nodded, not really sure.
"Come on, you guys need some sleep."

He followed them up the stairs, making sure they were going back to their rooms.

In his room, Jon set his phone's alarm for 7am so he could go back to the hospital after breakfast. He undressed and got in bed. His mind started drifting to Melody as soon as his head hit the pillow. What if she wouldn't be fine and it was something very bad? It were her longs, so many bad things could go wrong, very wrong.

Finally he fell asleep alone.