Chapter 181

Over the next couple of days, Sidney got some things packed up into boxes that he wanted to take to put in the new house. Karen had stood back and watched him load her car smiling. When he asked what she was smiling at she just told him she was happy to head home. In reality, Karen was happy he was bringing more of his stuff to really make it their house. They were heading over to his parent's house a little later for a cookout and to basically end their summer in Nova Scotia.

When they were at his parent's house, Karen saw it was more than just Trina, Troy and Taylor. They had invited both of Sidney's grandmothers and Taylor had a couple friends over. Karen went to help Trina as Sidney went to help his dad with the grill after saying hello to his grandmothers.

"Sid, I want to apologize if when you told me about wanting to adopt came off wrong when we talked in Calgary."

"Dad, don't worry about it. I know it came as a shock to you."

"I had time to think about it and of course your mother did her own way of persuasion but if this is what you want, I am all for it."

"Really?"

"I think I need to loosen the strings a little and let you do more on your own."

Sidney just laughed to himself because of what Karen told him "thanks dad, but I will still need you for a lot of things."

"I know you will son, but when you get determined I know you have a great head on your shoulders to keep you from doing anything stupid."

"Well don't forget that beautiful woman over there" he said pointing to Karen talking to Trina "she'll make sure I go the right way."

"As my last piece of advice to you son, just be happy."

"Karen does that dad."

"After all this time, I do see that and she really is good for you. If the next step is to have a baby, then I will welcome whatever grandchild you bring into this family."

"Thanks dad" Sidney said hugging him. They let go of each other and finished cooking the chicken and steaks on the grill.

When all the food was done, the family sat down to eat and just talked about anything and everything. Nobody really brought up the adoption for wanting to see what was going to happen before getting everyone's hopes up. After eating, they sat around for a little while longer until Sidney told everyone they still had a few more things to pack before leaving in the morning. They told everyone goodbye and Trina pulled Karen aside before she left the house.

"I wanted to give you this dear" she said handing her some booklets.

"What is it?"

"Just some reading material to the drive home."

Karen glanced through one of the booklets and saw they were from the few adoption agencies around Cole Harbour and Halifax "you didn't need to get all these right now mom."

"I figured if you two were still going to be talking about it, this could help decide some things."

"Thank you" she said hugging her "I really appreciate your help."

"If it gets me a grandchild, I will be more than happy to help." They hugged again and then Karen walked to the car, only to be stopped by Troy.

"Karen, if I could have a minute."

"Sure. What's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong, I just wanted to tell you that I will be nothing but supportive about you and Sid adopting a baby."

"Really? Even if it's now and not a couple years down the road?"

"I've realized my son's personal life is not going to hinder his hockey career. He accomplished so much at such a young age, he needed you to complete the circle. I know I've been hard-headed and I do apologize for everything. I can't wait to come down and see the new house and welcome a grandson into the family."

"I appreciate that Troy and I have to say, like father like son."

"What do you mean?"

"I think if it really comes down to it, Sid wants a son to follow in his footsteps. And I see where he gets it."

"You know a granddaughter would be fine too" he said smiling.

"Well maybe we'll get one of each, you never know."

"I know that you love my son and he loves you just as much. Like I said, I'm sorry for taking so long to realize it."

"Stop apologizing dad" she said making him smile "he got it all from you guys." They hugged and Sidney came over to get Karen and told his family goodbye one last time as they got into the car to leave and head home.

"That was nice" Karen said as they were walking into the house about 20 minutes later.

"Yes it was" Sidney said wrapping his arms around her body "but I do have another surprise for you."

"Really? What is it?"

"What did I promise we would do on our last night here?" Karen just looked at him and raised her eyebrows "give me a few minutes and then I will come get you."

"Ok."

"But you have to promise to stay away from the kitchen so you don't peek."

"I promise, I want to be surprised."

"Ok, I will come get you when I'm done" he said kissing her and went to the kitchen then outside.

Karen went into the living room and sat down looking at one of the booklets a little better. It gave information about the agency and a list of children from infants to older ones waiting to be adopted. It broke her heart to see all these beautiful faces without homes and families to care for them. She thought and wondered if they might want an older child first then adopt an infant later on. That way if Sidney wanted a little protege he wouldn't have to wait so long. Karen put the one book down and grabbed another one, but put it down when she heard Sidney come in. She didn't want him to see the booklets until they could sit and talk about it. When he got to the doorway of the living room, the look in his eyes told her he wasn't in the talking mood.

"Is my surprise ready?"

"Yes it is but we need to do this first" he said holding up a blindfold. Karen just laughed but walked over to him so he could put it on her.

"Hmm, first time for this."

"Well we might have to take it with us and use it often at home."

"I'd like that, only if you'd wear it too."

"Of course" he whispered in her ear before leading her outside. He got her to the patio and told her to stand there while he turned off the lights in the kitchen. Sidney came back over to her and took off the blindfold, hearing Karen gasp as she saw what was in front of her.

"Oh wow. It's beautiful Sid." Karen looked around and saw the tiki torches lit around the grass and a blanket with a couple of pillows in the middle. She heard soft music playing and saw the radio near the blanket. She just looked at Sidney who took her hand in his and led her over there. "Won't people be able to see us with the torches blazin?"

"Well, maybe they could use a peep show before we come back in a year."

"Dance with me?" Karen asked hearing a good song come on.

"Only with you." Sidney stepped up to her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Karen put hers around his body and held onto his back, looking deep into each other's eyes. "I don't think this summer could have been any more perfect."

"It was nice and I hope I get to join you for many more here."

"Why, don't you think you will?"

"I will, just not for a whole month."

"If I have anything to say about it, you will."

"I love it when you get all macho on me."

"Now if you want some machoness, I will be happy to oblige."

"Well, I'm not stopping ya. Give me your best shot stud." Sidney leaned in and kissed her with a soft kiss. Their lips gingerly sucked on each others, making them red and slightly swollen. Sidney lightly brushed his tongue across her lips, like he was asking for permission. The kiss deepened and they each could feel their body temperature rise. Karen could feel Sidney start to pull off her shirt and broke the kiss taking a small step back.

"What's wrong?"

"I'm not usually this modest..."

"Tell me something I don't know" Sidney said interrupting her only to be smacked on the stomach.

"But there's something about undressing each other out here. I just feel like we could have eyes on us."

"How about this...why don't we go in and grab the suits we were leaving here and go for a little late night swim. That way, when we're done playing in the water and come up here to dry off, we don't have much to take off under the blanket."

"We don't need to do that" she said taking off her shirt revealing her sports bra. Karen then took off her shorts to show her high cut bikini underwear "this could look like a bathing suit."

"I love the way you reconsider things." Sidney took off his shirt and shorts, standing there in his boxer briefs to Karen's amusement "what, this could be a bathing suit too." They smiled at each other before walking hand in hand to the pier and both jumped into the water. They swam around for a little bit, splashing at each other and chasing one another until each was caught by the other. As they treaded in the water and held each other, their lips found the other's to restart what happened in the grass.

"Can I ask you something?" Karen started breaking the kiss.

"Ask me anything."

"What are your feelings about adopting a slightly older child first?" she asked since it was still on her mind. "I was going to wait and we can talk about it on the way home, but the thought is still brewing around in my head."

"How much older?"

"Maybe 5 or 6. You could have your little protege if you wanted one and then maybe after a couple months we could then add an infant then."

"I don't know, the whole thought of getting a baby and raising it thrills me. An older child would be nice from what you said but I'm leaving it up to them if they want to play. Why?"

"I just know there are older children that have been in foster care awaiting adoption for years and I guess we could help one of them first."

"Well you know, it does take six to make a hockey team."

"I know, but how about we keep that six to you and 5 of your teammates for right now."

"Why are you bringing this up now?"

"Your mom went to a couple agencies around here and gave me some booklets from each one. They have pictures of infants and older children and the thought just crossed my mind about it since I was looking at the booklets waiting for you."

"So you want to adopt a baby from here?"

"Here or in Pittsburgh doesn't matter to me. I was going to leave that choice up to you."

"How about we both make that choice. Just because I'm Canadian doesn't mean my first or any of my children have to be."

"I have a feeling that might change."

Sidney smiled "maybe it will, you never know." He looked deep into her eyes "this is really going to happen for us, huh?"

"I want it to. I see how much the children touch your heart when you stop to give them an autograph or when you guys do charity events with them. I know it disappointed you when you found out I couldn't give you one of your own."

"I wasn't disappointed baby."

"Yes you were Sid. I was even disappointed knowing it was something I couldn't give you."

"We'll figure all this out Karen and we will have our family one way or another." Sidney brought her closer to meet her lips for a long slow passionate kiss.

"Mmm, I love how you can change the subject without really trying."

"Let's just say, you talking about wanting to be the mother of my future children is a turn on."

Karen could feel Sidney start to become hard and got out of his grip "how about we take this out of the water?"

"I couldn't agree more baby" he said letting go so they could swim to the pier. Sidney jumped out and reached down to help Karen out, pulling her directly into his arms."

"Well Mr. Crosby, I believe you're happy to see me."

"And you know exactly how much Mrs. Crosby." Sidney took her hand, leading her back up to the blanket on the grass. Karen laid down, having Sidney lay beside her and grabbed the top cover to pull over them. They turned towards each other and started kissing while taking off their wet underwear. When they were completely naked, Sidney pulled her leg over his to get his body as close to her as possible. He maneuvered his way inside of Karen and laid still for a moment, bringing his hand up to her cheek "just know how much I love you."

Karen felt his words throughout her body "I will always know how much because I love you that much too." She leaned in and kissed him as Sidney rolled her over onto her back. Karen got comfortable with wrapping her legs around Sidney's hips as he began to move inside her. He started out slow and steady, making it last a little longer. Karen put her head back into the pillow, bringing her neck in full view for Sidney to attach his lips on his spot. She loved when he would suck on her neck, making nipping marks. It sent chills down her spine. She moved her hands up and down his back, stopping to dig her fingernails into his skin everytime a wave of pleasure hit her. Sidney picked up the pace and went deeper with every thrust. Karen bit her lip to stifle the moans that wanted to come out but that didn't stop her from speaking out. "Oh God Sid, don't stop."

"Never baby" he said through his heavy breathing "come for me."

Karen reached down and grabbed his ass, helping to push him into her "harder Sid, pound your cock into me" she moaned out.

Sidney loved when she told him how she wanted to be fucked and he always did what he was told. He sat up on his hands to give him the leverage to help him go deeper and harder. Karen's hands left his ass and gripped his biceps as her orgasm began to make itself noticed. Sidney felt the tightness begin to grip his cock and knew he couldn't hold on anymore. A few more hard poundings and Sidney drew out Karen's orgasm which brought out his own, spilling all he had inside her.

"Oh God baby" he said leaning his forehead to hers "everytime is like the first time with you. I love how you bring out the best in me."

Karen smiled and then kissed him "I can only bring out your best when you make me feel this way. You pour your heart and soul into every thrust you pound inside me." Sidney leaned in and kissed her again making Karen feel the tingling heat in her core again. She felt him start to move around as he was still inside of her. Karen couldn't take anymore and managed to roll them over onto his back.

As she sat up, the cover came off her body exposing her breasts to the night air "baby, someone could be watching."

Karen started to ride him, placing her hands on his chest "I don't care. I need you so much."

"Then ride me baby...ride me like this is our last time together."

Karen stayed leaning over him so she could now have the leverage over him. She would come up high enough to almost make him come out of her but then would slam back down on him hard. Karen kept up that pace and heard the moans escape from Sidney's lips. When Karen felt her second orgasm travelling through her body, she let go of his pecks and leaned back making sure his cock was grazing her g-spot bringing her over the edge and moaning out for him. Sidney grabbed her hips and bucked his own hips up into her as he came hard. Karen grabbed his hands with hers as she milked out every last drop from him, collapsing down onto top of him exhausted from their adventure. When she could move, Karen rolled off him and curled up beside him, their sweat mixing together.

"I think being out here where someone could be watching just upped the ante with our lovemaking" she told him still trying to catch her breath.

"I know, it just tells me how much of a freak you really are baby."

"I'm the freak?" she said sitting up to look at him.

"Who wanted to have sex out here for HER last night here?"

"You could have said no stud, so that makes you as much as a freak as me."

"You know I will try any and every adventure with you baby."

"Well look at the benefits you reap from it" she said laughing. "Is it possible to stay out here all night and let the sunrise wake us?"

"I don't think I want to move anyway" he said as they cuddled up into each other more.

As the night went away and the sun made its appearance, Karen woke up and looked around, remembering where she was. She smiled and saw the sun begin to peak over the trees.

"Sid, wake up" she said gently shaking him.

"What is it baby. What's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong, it's time to get up."

Sidney sat up and rubbed his eyes like a little boy "baby, it's still a little dark out" he said looking around.

"Just watch" she said pointing to the trees. Sidney got up to Karen's confusing look and he brought her up too. He grabbed the cover and wrapped it around them as he stood behind her and watched the sun appear over the trees. "That is a beautiful sight to see."

"I know, thank you for waking me to enjoy it with you." After the sun was a little higher up, Sidney kissed her head "you ready to leave this place?"

"I'm heading home with you to officially start our married life....hell yeah I'm ready to go." Karen turned around in his arms and kissed him "you ready to leave?"

"I'm ready to get settled and start training camp. Get to start defending our Cup."

"That's all you're looking forward to?"

"And of course my life with you in our new house as husband and wife."

"That's better stud." They stood there kissing for another few minutes before they broke apart. Sidney let her have the one blanket and he grabbed the other off the ground. They got their clothes and headed inside to get a shower and ready to head out.

An hour later, Sidney called his parents to let them know they were leaving and told them he would see them in Pittsburgh for the home opener. They had made arrangements to come down since they would be raising the banner at Mellon and to see the new house then. As they started out, Karen saw a Tim Horton's as they were nearing the border.

"Studly, can we stop at Tim's before we leave Canada so I can stock up on some coffee?"

"Sure thing baby. Besides a few doughnuts sounds good right about now" he said pulling into the parking lot. They both got out and walked in.

"Yeah, stock up now because after training camp starts, you will be giving these up until the season starts and you can really work them off" she said looking at all the different ones he ordered.

"Baby, they are not all for me and we can take the rest with us to munch on as we drive."

"Nice ploy there" she said smiling at him. They got their doughnuts and Karen grabbed 3 bags of coffee. Since Sidney knew she drank this more than anything, he was drinking more and more and they were running out more often. They stayed and ate a couple doughnuts there and Sidney signed a few autographs before they hit the road again.

Sidney pulled up to the boarder and got everything ok'd. The guard wished him luck for the new season and they were soon out of Canada and back in the states. Karen saw he was quiet and rubbed his shoulder.

"Thanks baby."

"Its like leaving home for the first time huh?"

"Yeah it is. Makes me a momma's boy I suppose."

'"You are far from a momma's boy. You just love your family and miss all of them. Trust me stud, its very understandable. I cried everytime I left mom and dad after being with them for more than a week. It shows how much you love your family."

"I cried when I left you in June."

"You did?"

"Yeah, after we left each other at the airport and we text each other one last time while I was at the gate, a couple tears fell when I thought about being away from you. I laughed knowing you'd would have loved to see it."

Karen brought her hand from his shoulder and traced his jaw line with her finger "I knew you probably did. Telling me just verifies how much we love each other."

Sidney grabbed her hand and kissed a spot on the inside of her wrist "forever and always." They smiled at each other and continued on the journey back to Pittsburgh.