Finally, three days of extensive testing had come to an end. Caroline couldn't decide what was more exhausting, the testing, the unknown or the keeping it all from Tim. Dr. Kim advised her to return to his office on Friday at 1 pm at which time he would go over all the results. He had returned her journal, thanking her for providing him with valuable information that would be beneficial in making her diagnosis. Having been through so much this week she decided to treat herself to a little pampering and scheduled a massage at the hotel spa as well as a bit of shopping.

The shops at the hotel carried everything anyone could ever need while away from home. Clothing, jewelry, even home decor made for one stop shopping. Caroline was walking through the clothing store looking for something special to wear for when Tim returned home. She had made her mind up, regardless of what was found, to live her life with Tim as they had always shared....full of love, fun and devotion.

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Tim decided after tonights show he was heading home. He'd been away from Caroline too long, still had an uneasy feeling and would be damned if he was going to drive another 8 hours before he could see her. Initially, he was just going to surprise her but decided to let her know he was coming home early. He booked a flight into Houston that would arrive around midnight and would take a taxi home, not wanting her to drive that late to pick him up.

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Caroline had found the perfect outfit, a black lacey camisole with matching boy cut shorts. 'Sexy but comfortable' she thought to herself as her phone rang. Her heart skipped a beat, it was Tim.

Determined to stay upbeat, she took a deep breath before answering "hello my love" she greeted.

Tim was smiling as he heard her voice, "hello Darlin, whatcha doin" he asked.

"Doing a little shopping. I didn't expect you to call till later" she answered.

"Well, I wanted to let you know that I'm heading home tonight. I decided to take a flight back. I can't stand being away from you any longer, I miss you too much" he told her.

"Aww, I miss you too. When will you be home" she asked. He explained he would be landing in Houston around midnight then take a taxi home. "How about we stay at a hotel for the night.  I'm here in Houston, shopping, we can just stay here for the night" she offered.

"Sounds great. Damn, I've got to go.  Do you mind making arrangements and texting me the info later" Tim asked as Jeff approached, coaxing him off the phone. "Sure, sweetie. I'll take care of it. I love you".

"I love you too Darlin".

Caroline took her packages to the room before heading down for the much needed massage. Hoping Tim would like it, she laid out her new lingerie on the bed, deciding she would be wearing it when he arrived. She quickly changed into shorts and a tee shirt before heading to the spa.

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Tim couldn't leave the concert hall quick enough. This week had been the longest of his life without Caroline with him. His flight would take about 3 hours and then about a 10 min taxi ride to the hotel she texted him about. He texted her as he boarded the plane and gave her an estimated time he would be in Houston. He emphasized not to pick him up, he would take the taxi instead. She told him to just come to their room, having him avoid the desk clerk. Unbeknownst to him, she didn't want anyone to mention that she had been there all week.

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Feeling totally relaxed after all her pampering, Caroline took a couple hour nap while waiting for Tim to arrive. The text alert on her phone woke her, he hand landed and was about 30 mins away due to traffic. She quickly made the bed and headed to the bathroom for a quick shower. She had just finished dressing and brushing her hair when she heard the knock on the door. She quickly lit the candles she had set around the room and nearly tripped over her own feet as she ran to the door to greet him, but not before looking through the peep whole to be sure it was him. She laughed a little as she thought 'I'm a little underdressed to answer the door if it isn't him'. She took a deep breath as she opened the door, standing a little behind it in order for him to carry his bags in and not immediately see her.

Tim entered the candle lit room with a slight smile on his face but with his back to Caroline. As she closed the door he turned, immediately dropping his bag at the sight of the woman who stood before him. "Oh.. wow" he said breathlessly as he pulled her close "You are absolutely gorgeous."

"You like?" she asked coyly, biting her lip.

"Me like, me like very much" he told her as he lifted her chin before kissing her tenderly. He pulled her closer, deepening his kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck, responding with a slight moan as he slid his hands up under her camisole. "I missed you so much this week" he whispered while sliding his hands up and over her breasts, then slipping her camisole up over her head. She smiled as he looked down, cupping each one, playfully teasing her nipples with his fingers. He leaned down, taking one into his mouth nibbling lightly, then the other. She slid her hand to the front of his jeans, rubbing him feeling how hard he already was for her. She unfastened the button of his jeans. His breath hitched as she slid her hand inside, lightly grazing his cock. He continued to nibble and suck each breast, when she whispered in his ear "make love to me, Timothy".

Tim quickly lifted her, carrying her to the bed, laying her down gently. She slid up onto the pillow as she watched him pull off his shirt and drop his jeans. He crawled up from the bottom of the bed, sliding her panties off, moving her legs just far enough apart to quickly lick her clit before hovering above her, smashing his lips into her. She wanted him now, he wanted to savor every inch of her, to rediscover her. He teased her with his mouth, sucking and nibbling along her neck to her chest and each breast. Biting her nipples, sending shocks of pleasure through her. She tried to touch his cock, she wanted to taste him, but he held her hands above her head while he worked his way down her body. He positioned himself between her legs, parting them and putting them over his shoulders while he dove his tongue in between her folds, darting back and forth along her clit while his fingers worked her into a frenzie inside of her. She wanted him, inside her "please, I want you, I need you" she pleaded with him. He played with her just a bit longer, his cock throbbing against the bed. He rose, aligning himself with her entrance and slowly entered, a little at a time, as she moaned from the sensation. He positioned himself so that he would be rubbing against her clit as he began gently thrusting into her. She raised her hips each time, meeting his pace. Their movements became synchronized and more intense with each thrust he made. She wrapped her legs around his waist as he thrust faster and harder. He could feel her muscles begin to tighten, he wanted to feel her, watch her cum. He knew she was close and with one final, deep hard thrust, she looked into his eyes, screaming out his name as the intensity pushed her over the edge.

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 'How am I going to explain, what if he's angry I didn't tell him. Course, I would understand if he is. I should have told him before. What if he doesn't want to go with me tomorrow. What if he can't handle whatever it is the doctor has found. What if he leaves me'  she thought as she watched Tim sleep. She shook her head and quietly said no out loud.

"Darlin, are you ok" Tim asked as he propped himself up on his elbow.

"I didn't know you were awake" she replied softly.

"I heard you say no. Is there something wrong" he asked.

Caroline stood, walking back to the bed from the chair she was sitting in. "I need...I umm...don't know" she stammered.

Tim sat up, taking her hand, coaxing her to sit with him. She sat on the side of the bed "here lean back into my arms" he told her. She did as he asked, she didn't think she could look him in the eye when she admitted to keeping something from him.

He pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her and began to stroke her hair. "Talk to me Caroline, what's wrong" he asked quietly.

"I don't know where to begin" she whispered as the tears welled up in her eyes "and I don't know if you'll still love me when I'm done".

Tim swallowed hard, the uneasy feeling he had all week was intensifying at her statement. He could feel her beginning to cry. Tim turned to her, lifting her chin upward, wiping tears from her cheek "There's nothing you could tell me that would make me stop loving you" he tried to assure her.

She looked into his deep, dark eyes " I....I...haven't been truthful with you" she began as she cried harder.

"Baby, please....just tell me" he told her, not knowing if he really wanted to hear what she was about to confess.

Caroline took a deep breath "I've been here this whole week" she began.

He raised a brow "here, in this hotel?"

"Yes" she said as she looked away.

Fearing the worst, he asked "alone?"

"Yes" she said as she got out of the bed.

Feeling relieved she hadn't been here with anyone else. He trusted her but with some of the irratic behavior and her being emotional at times, he was worried at first.

"Why" he asked as he also got up off the bed, walking towards her.

She kept her back turned to him then finally blurted everything out, telling him about the headaches, the journal, the tests.

"Why...why didn't you tell me" he asked as he turned her towards him.

She could see the sadness in his eyes. "I was afraid".

Tim pulled her close, "Baby, please never be afraid to tell me anything. I would have never gone with the guys and left you alone to go through this".

"I needed you to. It was the only way I was going to go through with trying to get answers. I didn't want you to worry" she answered softly.

Tim pulled her closer, surrounding her with his arms "I always worry and I will never stop" he said as he kissed the top of her head "were they able to tell you anything."

"No, not yet...I have an appointment at 1pm tomorrow...to find out the results...I'm scared, Timothy" she cried.

"Shhh, You're a very strong woman Caroline. You..and I will get through whatever they tell us" he assured her.

"Are you upset with me, for keeping it all from you" she asked, unsure if she wanted the truth.

"No, not with you. With myself, for not noticing more of what was happening. Will you ever forgive me" he asked her as tears welled up in his eyes.

"There's nothing to forgive" she said as she leaned up and kissed him softly.