Tim jumped up and went to the bathroom. He came back with two wet cloths, a cold one for her mouth and a warm one to clean between her legs.
Tasha held the cloth to her lip and let Tim clean their combined fluids from her. Coming back to bed, he held the cloth to her mouth and pulled the covers over them, settling her onto his chest for the night. He wasn’t letting her go.
Chapter Sixteen
Kyle had given Tim and Tasha the next few days off, and it was the weekend again before they returned to the club, a full week after Tasha’s kidnapping. Even then they weren’t working. Tim was just taking her to see everyone and maybe visit a theme room. They weren’t returning to work until the following Wednesday. The club was closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
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nbsp; Tina was at the reception desk with her men when they arrived, and gave Tasha a big hug. “Alan talked to Kyle, and they are going to hire another receptionist to work so that there will always be at least two people out here, and he’s thinking of having one of the security guys out here, too. He doesn’t want anyone left alone.”
Tasha was relieved to hear that and told Tina so.
“And,” Tina announced, “there will be two bartenders from now on, three on demo nights. The new girl, Melissa, starts with Jarrod tonight, so you will get to meet her.”
Tina and Tasha talked a few more minutes. She felt a little guilty, as if she had caused all the changes, but knew they were for the best.
When Tim and Tasha walked into the club, all their friends were waiting for them. Tina and her men were right behind them. Several of the women had been to visit Tasha during the past week, but this was the first time she had seen them all at the same time. Looking around, Tasha noticed Theresa and Alan were missing.
“Where’s Theresa?” she asked.
“She went into labor about two hours ago,” Jenna answered. Theresa had been in false labor several times over the past few weeks, but this was the real thing.
“Why are you all here? Shouldn’t you be at the hospital?” Tasha was happy to see everyone but knew they wanted to be with Theresa also.
“We wanted to be here for you. The baby may not come for hours,” Rachel answered.
“Bullshit, let’s go.” Tasha grabbed Tim by the hand and started heading the group toward the door.
Kyle had closed the club for a private party, so it was no big deal for everyone, including Tina and her men, to head to the hospital. Jarrod and Melissa were the only ones left behind.
Alan Jackson Rainer Jr. was born at one in the morning. Everyone went to congratulate the new mother and father before heading out for the night.
Tasha stood with Tim in the nursery, looking at the babies there. They had just brought little AJ back so his mother could get cleaned up and a little rest, and Tasha wanted to watch and make sure he got settled. She and Theresa had become very close while she was training. She and Tim were going to be the godparents of the little guy, and Tasha felt a sense of responsibility for him.
Tim had his arm around her waist and smiled as he watched her. “Do you want babies, love?”
“Someday. I love kids.” Tasha smiled back at him.
“I could help you with that.” Tim wiggled his eyebrows at her.
Tasha leaned into him and relaxed, as that would make all her dreams come true.
“He’s sleeping, baby. Let’s go,” Tim told her, turning her toward the exit.
“Yeah, I’m tired,” Tasha answered with a big yawn.
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When they woke on Sunday, Tim helped Tasha pack a light bag. They were going to the cabin owned by Kevin for a few days. “Cabin” wasn’t exactly the right word. The place was a work of art, an A-frame wooden structure, two stories and all the amenities. The place had anything you could want or need. Kevin had had the place for years and often let others use it.
It was about a two-hour drive to the property, and when they arrived, it was time for lunch. Tim had already packed a picnic and planned on taking Tasha to the lake, a short hike away, for the meal.
The day was bright and sunny, but windy and brisk, so Tim changed his plans, and they ate on the enclosed patio attached to the back of the home. The view was fantastic and perfect for what he had in mind.
After they finished eating, Tim cleared the dishes, letting Tasha sit and enjoy the view. When he came back, he had a bottle of champagne and one glass.
Getting down on one knee in front of her, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a jeweler’s box.