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Post by lubyfreaky on Nov 24, 2006 0:30:21 GMT 10
Great Update Love this ff
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Post by Lubyfanatic316 on Nov 24, 2006 1:38:18 GMT 10
Awsome Update!
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Post by <3 LubyII <3 on Nov 24, 2006 3:39:59 GMT 10
Awesome!
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Post by luby2534 on Nov 24, 2006 5:13:57 GMT 10
Thanks for the update Larue !!!
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Post by *Natalie* on Nov 24, 2006 7:01:15 GMT 10
So glad you updated Hope theres more soon natalie x
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Post by zelda on Nov 24, 2006 7:16:36 GMT 10
Hi, Lyn,long time, no see. You can't imagine how much I missed your fics ( ALL of them!) Once more, you show us the diversity of your talent. These lines are sweet and simple, I love the everyday life of Abby and Luka. These.two. are.totally. married. And totally OFF TOPIC: I have drawn a parallel between HEARTACHE, ( my fav, I think) and HEART SONGS. Both so beautiful and so different. BRAVO, sweetie!
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Post by ERFanRach on Nov 24, 2006 8:18:04 GMT 10
Great Update!!!!!
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Post by Maryna on Nov 25, 2006 6:15:33 GMT 10
wonderful update!!!!!!
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Post by larue on Nov 25, 2006 8:27:13 GMT 10
And totally OFF TOPIC: I have drawn a parallel between HEARTACHE, ( my fav, I think) and HEART SONGS. Both so beautiful and so different. BRAVO, sweetie! Thank you!. 'Heartache' holds a special place in my heart as well.
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Post by jadestar on Nov 26, 2006 3:19:09 GMT 10
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Post by larue on Nov 26, 2006 7:26:00 GMT 10
Abby smiled as she stood at the railing of the el train bridge and watched the snow fall onto the street below her. They were big and clunky clods of flakes and fell from the gray morning sky as thick and fast as feathers from a torn down pillow. The clean, white snow had quickly covered the cars and the sidewalks below. She always loved the first snow fall of the season. It wasn’t cold enough yet to be uncomfortable. Everything was fresh and new looking. Soon enough the snow plows would come through the streets and with their push, turn the slushy gray stuff to the sidewalks. She lifted her face to the cold morning breeze and let the el train leave without her. It had been a tough shift. She was utterly exhausted. She glanced back as another train pulled in and she turned to board it. It made no sense to just stand there when she had a perfectly good, warm bed waiting for her at home.
The apartment was dark when she turned her key in the door. He must still be sleeping. Abby dropped her bag on the table and threw her coat onto the couch. She slipped her feet out of her shoes and climbed the stairs to the second floor of the condo. She peeked in their bedroom and smiled softly as she heard Luka’s quiet snores from the bed. She crossed the hall to the baby’s room and made her way to Joe’s crib. She was surprised to see him so quiet with his eyes wide open. It was as if he’d been waiting for her. She leaned over and touched his face and the baby broke into a huge grin. She laughed quietly and lifted him from the crib and cuddled him in her arms. She carried him to the changing table and took care of his soaked diaper. He played with his hands and cooed as she snapped the onesie and sleeper back in place.
“Hungry yet, kiddo?” she whispered as she kissed the soft hair on the top of his head and settled herself in the rocking chair. Joe’s hand found her shirt and grasped a bit of the material. His dark eyes searched her face seriously and she chuckled.
“I guess you are,” she sighed happily and unbuttoned her blouse. She held him close as he began to nurse in earnest and rocked back and forth in the chair Luka had gotten for her. She loved moments like this. It was so easy to forget about the chaos and frustration of the night before when she was snuggled with her baby. Everything seemed so right with the world. Her eyes began to drift closed and she shook her head to wake up. Joe was drifting back to sleep himself so she carefully eased him away and adjusted her clothes. His forehead puckered a little in a frown when she placed him back in the crib. She stood there a moment, stroking his cheek, watching as his face relaxed again and he was sleeping soundly. His mouth was open and she could hear the ever so slight sound of a snore. She rolled her eyes and shook her head before making her way across the hall to their room. Quietly she slipped out of her clothes and into the clean pajama pants and cami she pulled out of a drawer. She lifted the thick, warm coverlet on their bed and slipped under it, next to Luka. She snuggled her back against his chest and instinctively his arm slipped around her waist and held her even closer.
“How was your shift?” he said quietly in her ear and then rested his chin on the top of her head. She smiled and shifted against him carefully.
“It was brutal,” she sighed. “Home is much better.” Luka chuckled softly and she could feel him drifting back to sleep. There would be time later to tell him it was snowing. Plenty of time to tell him that she wanted to take Joe to the park to see it.
Abby wasn’t sure how long she slept. She looked at the light coming in through the blinds and sighed. She blinked and checked the time on her alarm clock. Oh geez. Luka had an afternoon meeting to go to. Why had he let her sleep so long? She pulled on her robe and slipped her feet into the slippers next to her bed. Joe’s room was empty so she clipped down the stairs and stopped when she saw them. She grinned and sat down on the steps quietly to watch.
Luka was standing at the window with Joe on one arm and a steaming cup in the other hand. They were both still dressed in their pajamas. He was talking to the little boy quietly and then leaned forward until they both had their noses pressed to the glass. Joe’s hands spread out on the cold glass and it was just a moment before Luka pulled back. He set his cup on the window sill and blew a breath on the glass in front of him. He was still talking to their son as she watched him trace a heart in the frost with his finger. She chuckled as he finished with a flourishing ‘L + A’ in the center of the heart. Luka heard her and turned around with a smile.
“Hey....” he grinned. “Want something to eat?” She shook her head and sighed. Luka tipped his head toward the window.
“It’s snowing,” he said. She nodded.
“What time is your meeting?” she asked. Luka shrugged.
“About forty five minutes ago, I think.” Abby frowned and stood up.
“I made you miss it?” she said. “I’m sorry.” She moved toward them as Luka shook his head.
“You didn’t make me miss it,” he replied as he handed the little boy to her. “I called and told them something more important had come up.” She looked up at him quizzically and Luka flashed a devastating smile and gestured to the window.
“This is my son’s first snow fall,” he said. “We’re taking him to the park to play in it.” Abby chuckled and jostled Joe in her arms. She leaned closer to Luka and he encircled them both with his arms. They stood for along moment and enjoyed watching the snow fall past the window.....warm and content. Together.
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Post by luby2534 on Nov 26, 2006 7:34:50 GMT 10
Ahhh..... beautiful. They really are such a happy family.
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Post by *Natalie* on Nov 26, 2006 8:02:29 GMT 10
amazing update Loving their happy family and their 1st snow fall together natalie x
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Post by <3 LubyII <3 on Nov 26, 2006 8:48:02 GMT 10
Awesome update!!
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Post by zelda on Nov 26, 2006 9:57:58 GMT 10
These lines are so beautiful, Larue. Like if the world decided to stay still. You said it so much better than me: QUOTE: " Everything seemed so right with the world." This is so rare, it's just PERFECT.
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