Post by DocfanAlways on Aug 23, 2004 20:06:29 GMT -5
As their dance continued, Marlena began to feel a squeezing pain in her back, and she winced. John glanced down at her as she stepped closer to him. "You okay, Doc?" he asked worriedly. Marlena nodded. "It's just my back again." she replied. "I must've pulled a muscle when I fell earlier." "Well, let's take a breather, and I'll get you an ice bag. How's that sound?" John asked as he led her over to the couch. She shook her head. "No, I'd rather keep dancing." she replied with a warm smile. John returned the smile, but shook his head as well. "Me, too, Doc, but you can barely stand." he said as he helped her ease onto the couch. "You need to rest that back for awhile." "Oh, but what about dessert?" Marlena asked quickly as she shifted on the couch. "Don't worry, Doc." John told her as another smile lit his eyes. "I'll bring dessert to you." Marlena returned the smile before letting out a soft giggle. "Ok." she agreed as she watched him head toward the kitchen. A few minutes later, he came back carrying the champagne, strawberries, whipped cream, and a gift box that he thought was hidden from Marlena's view. He sat down beside her on the couch and handed her the whipped cream to open. He was popping the champagne cork when Marlena noticed the relatively small bulge in his jacket. "John, what's that?" she asked, pointing. He glanced down to where she was pointing and pulled the box out of his jacket. "Oh, this?" he asked casually as he handed it to her. "It's just a little somethin I picked up for you in Salem Place this morning. I couldn't pass it up. Go ahead, open it." Marlena smiled shyly as she opened the box to reveal a pair of white gold dangle earrings that had the letters M.B. hanging from them. The letters were pure diamonds. She gasped. "John, they're beautiful." she breathed. "Where'd you find them?" "Jordan's Jewlers." he replied before giving her a light kiss. She returned it before she said, "They must've cost a fortune." John smiled. "You're worth every penny, Doc." he told her before kissing her again. She returned it, knowing that she'd always be completely safe as long as she and John were together.
DocfanAlways
(Formerly trindsayforever)
