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Post by onyxfyrefly on Feb 28, 2013 10:17:37 GMT -5
Say it with me..."Awwwww!"
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Post by IrishGal on Feb 28, 2013 10:43:53 GMT -5
Awwwwwwww! This really brought a smile to my face thank god she's alive!! and HALLELUJAH Kelly is dead!!!!!
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Post by celticbear on Feb 28, 2013 14:10:19 GMT -5
This is my favorite update! Mer is alive and healing! Colm is sleeping beside her! AND BEST OF ALL, I GOT MY WISH! KELLY DEAD!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Feb 28, 2013 16:33:42 GMT -5
Six weeks later Colm and Meredith landed in Dublin and were met by the rest of his bandmates and Sharon. There hugs, handshakes, and introductions all around. They were ushered to the rehersal hall as Colm had missed more than his share. Meredith sat in the seats near the stage with her foot propped up, her crutches near by.
"I could give you a lift home", Ryan said sitting next to her.
"I'm okay", she said,"Still not good at the whole being alone thing."
"Sorry", he shook his head,"I didn't even think."
"It's fine, Ryan, really. I don't expect everyone to fall all over themselves for me. What happened, happened, and it's over with."
"You have a positive attitude about it all."
"I just can't dwell on it, I don't want to dwell on it. Now that I'm here and I have a job to do. I don't want Sharon thinking she hired someone who's incompetent."
"Mer", he laughed,"That is the last thing she would think. She loved your blogs about Colm and my travels. She knew it was going to take some time for you to heal. How is the foot by the way?"
"Let's see, I screws and pins in it, I guess it was worse than they thought. Didn't think I would still be on crutches, that's for sure. I have to start physical therapy before the tour starts and then keep it up while on the tour. Not looking forward to it."
"You'll be running with Colm and I before long."
"Doubt that", she laughed as her fiance jumped from the stage.
"I'm almost done, love", Colm said kissing her forehead,"Do you need anything?"
"I'm fine", she took his hand,"You go do your job."
"Sharon said about a half hour longer."
"Okay, have fun."
"Guess I should go get set for the group run through of a few songs", Ryan sighed.
"Trust me, I'm fine right here. I can hobble to the bathroom by myself too."
"Fair enough", he chuckled as he joined his bandmates on stage.
The truth was, she didn't want to be at the venue with all it's corners and dark areas. She wanted to be at home with Colm, where she knew what lay in those dark hallways, where she could lock the door and shut the world away. But for the moment, she was playing the role of supportive fiance and knew that they would be home before long.
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"Here we are", Colm said opening the door to his flat,"It's just two bedrooms, pretty small."
"It's fine", Meredith said following him inside. Her foot was throbbing and she wanted to do was sleep.
"I have to go get the bags, but do you need anything first?"
"No, I think I'll head straight for a hot bath."
"First door on the right", he pointed,"I'll only be a few minutes."
"Okay", she made her way into the bathroom and closed the door, turning the lock. Locking everything had almost become an obsession after she had been rescued, she couldn't stand the idea of someone being able to get into her home, car, or even a bathroom. She filled the tub and removed the boot that she kept on her foot when she had to be on it, she winced at the throbbing and tried not to look at the black and blue brusing from the surgery. The doctors had had to almost reconstruct her ankle after realizing the damage that had been done. She lowered herself into the water and lay her head back as she felt her muscles begin to relax.
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Feb 28, 2013 17:14:03 GMT -5
Have I told you how much I love this? Because I do!
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Post by celticbear on Feb 28, 2013 19:16:12 GMT -5
Glad they made it to Dublin! Hope the Therapy goes well!
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Post by IrishGal on Feb 28, 2013 19:21:27 GMT -5
Eeeepp!! I'm really loving this story
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Post by celticsweetheart on Feb 28, 2013 23:08:45 GMT -5
This is such a good story, your my writing hero. I posted a story about Neil on Facebook. I sorta have a tiny crush on Colm.
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Mar 1, 2013 0:19:32 GMT -5
eeep. beautiful!!!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Mar 1, 2013 10:54:06 GMT -5
"How was the bath?", Colm asked as Merdith sat on the edge of the bed.
"Pretty much perfect", she replied with a smile.
"I have everything for your foot, plus your pain medicine", he handed her the small bag,"I can make you some tea or if you're hungry."
"Colm", she said took his hand,"I'm not going to break, okay? You don't have to be nervous about anything."
He nodded and sat next to her,"I just want to make sure that you have everything you need, I know this whole place is new. I mean being in another country and everything."
"I'm fine, I promise", she placed a hand against his cheek,"If I'm not fine, you will be the first to know."
"Promise?", he kissed her softly.
"Promise", she smiled,"But I will take that cup of tea."
"Shall we get your foot set before I do that?"
"Oh yeah, forgot about that fun part", she handed him the bandages and special cream. She watched him as he gingerly held her foot and spread the cream over the incision marks and wrapped the banages around it. He had always been slow and gentle with her, but now there was a more nurturing side to him and she liked to think about their future family and what kind of father he would be.
"All set", he said putting everything away,"Now you relax and I will have your tea in a few minutes."
"Yes sir", she gave a mock salute and relaxed against the pillows.
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The room was too dark, she couldn't see anything. There had to be a light, a door, some way for her to see. She fumbled along the wall and the scent of wet earth filled her senses,"No", she said suddenly,"No, please!" she beat against the door,"Help me!", she screamed.
"Meredith", Colm said as her fists fell against his chest,"Meredith, wake up."
"Colm?", she gulped in the air as her eyes flew open. Her hair was matted with sweat and her throat was dry.
"I'm right here, love", he said smoothing her hair back, kissing her forehead,"Everything's okay, I'm right here."
"I'm sorry", she sighed as her breathing began returning to normal,"I didn't mean to wake you."
"It's okay", he said holding her close,"The therapist said to expect nightmares. Do you want the sleeping pills she gave you?"
"No", she said feeling herself sink into his embrace,"I'm okay now", she lay awake as he stroked her hair and hummed softly,"When will this stop?"
"What?", he turned on the small lamp and looked at her.
"It's been weeks since this whole thing, I know Kelly's dead and yet I feel like he still has this hold on me. When does it end? When do I get to stop being afraid?"
"It will end eventually, in time. It's still fresh in your mind and you still have healing injuries. It won't happen all at once."
"I just don't want you to think you are marrying some sort of headcase or that I have to be taken care of all the time."
"You may be a headcase," he teased,"But you're my headcase and I love you."
"Thanks", she said with a laugh,"In case I don't say it enough, I love you and I will never be able to thank you enough for everything you have done for me."
"You're marrying me", he said taking her in his arms,"I think that's a pretty good start."
"Good point", she murmered as their lips met.
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Mar 1, 2013 13:21:05 GMT -5
Poor Meredith. I'm so glad she has Colm to help her through this.
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Post by celticbear on Mar 1, 2013 19:23:56 GMT -5
Hate the Nightmares! Love how caring and Gentle Colm is with Meri! He is going to be a great Dad!
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Mar 2, 2013 17:22:09 GMT -5
So sweet. Nightmares are pretty normal under the circumstances, I should think lol. update soon. Loving this!
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Post by celticsweetheart on Mar 3, 2013 16:09:52 GMT -5
Awe another great update, I think Colm is a sweetheart and one of those gentle souls put on earth to help us in our time of need.
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Post by fallingn2ct on Mar 4, 2013 15:41:48 GMT -5
The tour was hectic and busy between the nearly forty cities plus a cruise in the middle. Meredith had somehow managed to work in wedding planning between the blogging and website updates as well as her physical therapy. She and Colm traveled together and most of their time together was during the overnight travel hours or on the occasional day off. He tried to be helpful with the wedding planning, but for the most part went along with what she wanted, it seemed far more complicated to him that it should be. But he knew that it was a special day for his fiance and that she deserved that day. They were going to be married on New Year's eve in Ireland, the holiday represented the beginning of their relationship and they both felt the day was a new start to their lives.
"You look dapper", Ryan clapped his friend on the shoulder.
"More like a penguin", he laughed adjusting the tie at his neck.
"You'll forget about all that when you see Mer."
"It's driving me crazy, we haven't seen each other in almost two days."
"It will be worth the wait, lad", George said with a fatherly smile.
"It's time!", Keith called from the hallway. The men filed out and down the aisle of the church.
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Meredith gazed at herself in the mirror, the strapless, white gown rouched at the center and flowed into a full skirt with accents of red and clear beading that sparkled when they hit the light.
"The guys are all set", her sister said coming into the bridal suite.
"I can't believe it's actually happening", she sighed as she fastened the tear drop shaped ruby earrings into place.
"This time, with the right one", she kissed her cheek.
"The perfect one", she knew she was grinning like a fool and she didn't care. She followed her sister outside and took her father's arm. She waited as her bridal party went first and then the wedding march started. All eyes were on her as she came down the aisle, but the only eyes she saw were the blue pools of her fiance. They shown with pure love and admiration as she drew closer to him. She kissed her father's cheek before taking Colm's hand.
"Ready?", he whispered.
"Ready", she replied. The minister began the ceremony and a hush fell over the church. They listened and repeated when instructed. There was a finality as they each slid the golden wedding rings over each other's fingers and said their final I do's. The audience cheered and applauded as Colm dipped her backwards as they had their first kiss as husband and wife. They exited the church amidst a shower or rose petals and well wishes. The reception afterwards went late into the evening, as speeches were given, dances shared, and food and drink a like were consumed. It was nearing two a.m. when Meredith and Colm climbed into the car to be taken home, they would spend two weeks in Italy, but for their first night as a married couple, they would be spending the night in their newly purchased house.
"Welcome home, Mrs. Keegan", Colm helped her out of the car.
"Thank you, Mr.Keegan," she said pulling his jacket tighter around her. She leaned against her husband as they walked up the stone pathway to the front door of their two story cottage style home.
"There's something I have to", he said unlocking the door.
"What's that?", she squealed as he suddenly lifted her up.
"I'm a sucker for romantic traditions", he grinned carrying her over the threshold.
"I can see that", she laughed as he placed her on the ground with a gentle kiss,"Oh, a fire already going and a bottle of champagne?"
"I made sure it was all ready for us", he removed his tie and took her hand as they walked into the living room. He pulled her into his arms as they swayed to a rhythm that only they knew. They had been to the lowest point anyone could think of and they had risen to the top to survive. To start their lives together and here they stood as man and wife, both of them ready to begin again.
*************THE END**************************
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