Chapter 72

"Are you ready?" He asked Sarah from his spot on the bed.

They had taken turns in getting ready so one of them could watch Daniel while the other showered and got dressed. Right now he sat on the bed with Daniel who looked pretty adorable in his formal outfit, if he thought so himself. Perhaps he was a little biased on his son's cuteness but as a parent, maybe he should be. So far Daniel was his happy self, even though his bedtime was coming up pretty soon, hopefully his extra nap would hold that off for a few more hours.

He looked up when he heard Sarah walk out of the closet. His eyes widened just a little as he took in the sight before him. She always looked beautiful but whenever she dressed up formally, she looked even more beautiful. Maybe he was biased towards her as well.

"Ready to go." Sarah announced.
He picked Daniel up from the bed. "Let's find all the children then."



At the restaurant the host showed them to the largest table they had available. They were a very large party but family was important on a birthday.

Richie sat with Sarah across of Ava and Heather so he could be close to his daughter. Siblings and grandparents sat on each ends of the table.

Sarah easily picked out her meal from the menu but Richie struggled making his decision, it all sounded amazing.

"Get the steak." Sarah told him.
"But you're getting the steak."
"Because it is clearly the best dish on the menu." Sarah pointed out to him.
"I don't know."
"Then get the salmon." She made it sound like it was an easy choice that really didn't need that much thought.
"I don't know."
Sarah sighed, she knew. "You get the salmon and I'll get the steak, then we can go halfsies."
"Oooh, okay." Richie said excited. "Should I get rice or potatoes?"
This time she refrained from sighing even though she really wanted to. "Please get both."
"Good idea."

By the time he paid for the entire table's bill, he was glad of the choice he had made. Tomorrow morning he would have to leave to make it in time for the show but being here for Ava's birthday was definitely the right choice for him.



Instead of going to Heather's house as Ava usually did while her dad was on tour, for the one night, she wanted to stay in her bedroom at his house.

Richie happily took the change in schedule, he didn't have to say goodbye to her just yet.

Daniel went straight to bed as soon as they arrived home, it being way past his bedtime even if he had an extra nap before they left. The boy needed his sleep.

For Richie, that made it the same as any night he was at home. Once Daniel was in bed, he made his rounds by the teenager's rooms to wish them a good night. Although he was sure they'd be up much later than he would be. At the other end of the hallway he peeked in on Daniel again before walking into his own room across of him, finding Sarah already in bed.

"Time for bed?" He asked as he closed the door behind him.
Sarah watched him walk over to the bed. "It's been a pretty long day."
He started undressing to his briefs before getting in the bed. "I bet you're pretty tired." He moved closer to her, feeling her soft skin against his.
The warmth of his body always comforted her. "I could be convinced otherwise."
"Hmm." He responded in thought.

His right hand trailed over her body, feeling her soft skin form goosebumps under his fingertips. He hadn't touched her like this in weeks. He was craving that touch and closeness with his entire body.

Sarah sighed at the feeling of him, pushing her body closer to his, wanting more of him, she reached out for his briefs.

He moved his hips to grant her access as he pulled his own hand away from her to push them down for her.

Richie's hand trailed over her belly, momentarily stalling there before continuing further down, finding her entirely naked under his touch. He groaned at the thought and pulled away from her although her hand reached out to continue its strokes, he moved on top of her before she could reach him.

Sarah wrapped her arms around him as he entered her, pulling him down on top of her so she could kiss him and show him how much she had missed her husband in bed with her.

He groaned when he felt the telltale sign of Sarah's orgasm. It surely encouraged him to keep his pace. It had been weeks and he was sure she felt the same pent up sexual desire for him as he did for her.

He pushed himself onto his elbows, pulling away from her kiss so he could watch her as she moaned with another release.

"I missed you." He whispered to her before capturing her lips in a tender kiss.
Between kisses she fitted her own words. "Show me."

Richie didn't need to be told twice, he would gladly show her how much he had missed her. His thrusts fastened against her, improving the friction he felt with each movement. Once again it didn't take long for Sarah to react to him with another orgasm, bringing him his own.

He kissed her again before gently lowering his chest to hers, moving his lips to kiss her shoulder. He could feel her do the same.

Sarah's fingers were softly trailing up and down his back. "I love you." She said followed by a kiss to his cheek.
Richie lifted his head. "I love you more." He kissed her lips before moving off of her and to her side.
"I can't move." Sarah sounded exhausted.
"You don't have to." He pulled the sheet up to cover her. "Go to sleep." His arm draped over her belly as he leaned his head on Sarah's shoulder, ready to follow his own advice.