When There Comes A Time

chapter one “Don't go to work.” “Hmm... I wouldn't mind staying right here all day.” “Don't do that!” Playfully she pushed his mouth from her neck. He tightened his grip. She tried to stifle her laughter as he whispered in her ear. She jumped out of bed and pointed a finger at him. His eyes sparkled with fun. “You know I can't help myself.” He laughed and patted the bed. “Truce? I have five minutes. Get back in here.” She edged closer and hopped back under the covers with a wary eye when he smirked and reached back to grab her. She squealed and her feet landed on the cold wood floor. “I always fall for that! I never should believe your truces.” A toddlers cry came from the hall. Jeff sat up as their fun ended. Katie sighed, as she went to comfort their two year old daughter. Jeff met her in the living room and kissed her forehead. “We're framing the Jameson's house today. You could come by later.” Katie nodded. “I wish you could call it a day.” “Believe me...” He kissed their nursing daughter,then brushed a promising kiss against Katie's lips. “I do, too.” He smiled. “I love you.” “I love you.” And he walked out the door. When Leslie finished nursing, Katie went to confirm her suspicions of another little Cameron. The two pink lines proved what she already knew. As soon as Leslie woke from her nap she would head to the Jameson's and tell Jeff the news. Two hours later the phone rang. “Mrs. Cameron?” “This is she.” “This is Captain Richie from Fire Department 1. Your husband was just transported to Memorial Hospital. We need you to meet us there.”