Chapter 10

A chapter from the next Chameron story in the works:

"Once again, you never cease to amaze me. Every time there is a need to celebrate something, we go out for a fancy dinner. But then again, we should do this for every anniversary, just because it is our special day together," remarked Cameron as she and Chase came home from their anniversary dinner that they had planned together.

"Well, it was either this or a home-cooked dinner. Good thing we chose to go out to dinner for our first wedding anniversary, or else we would both be stuck doing dished right now," commented Chase as he unlocked the door to their condo. "Hold on a minute there, time to sweep my still blushing bride off of her feet again," he said as he gently picked up Cameron in his arms, carried her over the threshold, and kissed her before setting her back down.

"Thank you for doing that," said Cameron as she leaned up for another kiss, this time with both of them wrapping their arms around each other. After a minute, Cameron pulled away and walked into the kitchen. "I got something for us to share," she said as she pulled out a bottle from the fridge. After pouring them both glasses, Cameron walked back into the living room when Chase suddenly turned the lights down and turned the music on, and smiled when Sinatra started to sing.

You must remember this

A kiss is still a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh.

The fundamental things apply

As time goes by.

"I remember when this played the last time we danced to this," commented Cameron as Chase walked over and pulled her into his arms, and they slowly began to sway to the music.

And when two lovers woo

They still say "I love you"

On that you can rely.

No matter what the future brings

As time goes by.

"So do I. I picked this song after we came home from dinner on our six-month wedding anniversary. I remember that we had just gotten home and you were ready to call it a night, but I wasn't. So I turned this on, and then one thing led to another that night, so… why not relive part of the past from that night," he told her as he pulled her closer to him.

Moonlight and love songs

Never on a date.

Hearts full of passion

Jealousy and hate.

Woman needs man

and man must have his mate

That no one can deny.

"Here you go sweetie," said Cameron as she handed him a glass. "Happy one year anniversary. Let's hope that next year's will be just as memorable as this one."

"And many more after that," added Chase as they clinked their glasses together. After a sip, Chase gave a small face of surprise. "Honey, this isn't champagne. It's…" he took another sip. "… sparkling cider," as he set his glass down.

"I know. I thought it would be nice to have something different for a change. What, don't you like it?" asked Cameron with a very nervous look as she too set her glass down next to his. She then leaned into Chase, burying her head into his chest.

"No, I like it. I was just surprised is all. Why the change?" he asked as he slowly rubbed circles on her back. The only answer he got from her was her shaking. "Allison, you're trembling," he noticed as he pushed her back so he could hold her at arms length. "What's wrong?"

"I found something out yesterday, something wonderful." She took a few steps back to really see into her husband's face. "Robert, I'm pregnant."

It's still the same old story

A fight for love and glory

A case of do or die.

The world will always welcome lovers

As time goes by.

"Are… are you sure?" asked Chase. When he saw Cameron nod, he walked over to her, and knelt down in front of her so that his face was level with her stomach. He then leaned in and kissed her stomach, knowing that their child was sleeping within his wife. Standing back up, he gave her the look that only a husband could give his wife: the look of love and passion. "You have given me the best anniversary present ever. I love you so much. I love you both so very much," he said as he bent down to give Cameron the most passionate kiss he had ever given her.

It's still the same old story

A fight for love and glory

A case of do or die.

The world will always welcome lovers

As time goes by.

A/N: I know what you're all thinking, but I have great news for you all. I have another story planned, and the first chapter of that new story will be published sometime after the new year has commenced. To answer the most confusing question for this chapter, it was a bit of a cliffhanger, I know, but I did it as a "preview of coming attractions" motif for next time. In the very near future, I will have a survey posted up on how I would format the story, which will be obviously exciting to read. Once again, I thank you for your patience and many reviews. I would like to wish everybody who reads this a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and if I don't talk to you in between the publishing of the next story, see ya'll next year!