Frantic (Read 15,995 times)

[Kpatch]

BANGKOK HOTEL

Philip, Lucas, and Joe are out in the courtyard of the hotel. Bo rushes out and finds them.
Bo: Hey guys, come back inside. You’re not gonna believe this.
Lucas: What is it?
Bo: Just come with me and you’ll see.
Philip: You go. I feel like being alone right now.
Bo: Okay, if you want to play it that way, fine.
Bo corrals Lucas and Joe and goes back inside while Philip breathes in the night air. His mind wanders to the time he and Chloe spent in the safe house. Damn, why didn’t he just insist that they move away. Leave Salem.
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Philip: This time will be different. We’ve proven that the three of us can live anywhere and be happy.
Chloe: That’s true.
Philip: Then it’s settled.
Chloe: No it’s not. Nothing is settled. I don’t want to move.
Philip: You don’t?
Chloe: No. I don’t. I want to go home. Our home. I want to live the rest of my life in Salem and watch our children grow up and go to high school, and go to the Last Blast dance, and graduate college, and get married and have babies …
Philip: Whoa, I’m not ready to be a grandfather yet.
Chloe: You’re going to be a really good grampa. … Someday. … But first …
Philip: First what?
Chloe: First we have to finish raising our children.
Philip: I agree. And that’s … Did you say children? As in … more than one?
Chloe: Yeah. Um. I … was … late. So last week when Hope was here I took her aside and asked her to get me a pregnancy test kit and she gave it to me when she was here yesterday. And guess what? It’s positive.
Philip: Chloe.
Chloe: I guess making love day and night increases your chances of getting pregnant.
Philip: If you hadn’t skipped out on so many Phys Ed. classes, you’d have known that fact years ago. Come here sweetie.
Chloe: Are you okay with this, Philip? Are you happy?
Philip: Happy? Look at me. I’m pretty sure there’s a smile on my face that won’t quit. I’m probably the happiest man alive right now. But look at you. You’re crying.
Chloe: Happy tears.
Philip: That’s my Chloe. She cries when she’s happy.
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Philip hears someone call his name and he snaps out of his daydream. He looks in the direction of the voice and sees Chloe.

 
To be continued …

[sportsgirl]

AAARRGGHH! Mostly a flashback chapter...Now I have to wait another whole day until Philip & Chloe get together.....You know how to pump up the anticipation. ;D

[MrsM]

Yay!!!! I hope he realizes he isn't dreaming!!

[djm]

It was mostly a flashback chapter. Ohhhhh Bo why did you not take your brother prisonner and bring him in to Chloe. Jost loved the ending where Philip leaves his daydream and sees Chloe. Can't wait to see his reaction.

[DancingDays]

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[Kpatch]

Okay okay. I knew this day might come. You win. Double chapter Thursday.

Check back later.

[MrsM]

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DancingDays]

^^^What she said!

[djm]

Ohhhhhh I am soooooooooooo happy. Can't wait. Thanks Kpatch.

[fluffysmom]

I wonder if Philip thinks he's hallucinating. Sweet flashback Kpatch. Yay for double chapter Thursday!

[Kpatch]

HOTEL COURTYARD

Chloe: Philip.
Philip hears his name and he snaps out of his daydream. He looks in the direction of the voice and sees Chloe. He blinks several times, convinced he’s just dreaming. Chloe walks closer and he can see her more clearly. He shakes his head in disbelief as she runs to him and hugs him. His breath catches and he puts his arms around her, still unsure of whether this is really happening. He gently pushes her back so he can take a good look at her and be sure she’s for real.
Philip: Chloe, is it really you?
Chloe: Oh god Philip. Just hold me. Please, just hold me.
Philip holds her tight and buries his face in her hair. He can’t keep the tears from flowing and neither can she. They hold each other for a long time as the men from Salem crane their necks to watch the reunion from inside the hotel.
Brady: Okay guys, come on, let’s give them some privacy.
The men head for their hotel rooms as Philip holds Chloe's face between his hands and kisses her lips again and again.
Philip: I’ve been so frantic with worry. Are you okay?
Chloe: Yes, I think so.
Philip: Do you want to talk about it … tell me what happened?
Chloe: No. I just ... I’m just so tired Philip.  I …
Philip: It’s okay. Let’s go find somewhere for you to sleep. Are you hungry?
Chloe: Just tired.
They walk to Philip’s hotel room in silence, his arm supporting her and her head resting on his shoulder. Philip starts opening the door to the room.
Philip: I think I’m rooming with Lucas, but I’m not sure.
He opens the door and there’s no one inside. Chloe sees the bed and immediately crawls into it. She curls up into a fetal position and quickly falls asleep. Philip lies down behind her and folds his arms around her. He strokes her hair as he listens to her breathing.
Philip: Thank you God. Thank you.
 

To be continued …

[mae00]

Aww. That was a sweet 2nd chapter jkjpatch!

[fluffysmom]

I'm thrilled that they have finally been reunited. Chloe will hopefully be able to sleep now that she's finally safe. I noticed Philip told Chloe that he was Frantic with worry. Thanks for the great chapter Kpatch! And thanks for double chapters today.

[MrsM]

Love the chapter, but I have a feeling that there is more to be said.

[DancingDays]

Love it!