Second Chances ~ A Kaidan Fanfic ~ Chapters 6-10

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Second Chances - Chapter6

"Aidan, are you sure?" asked Tad. They were at the new storefront
office of Pine Valley International Investigations on Maple Street
right across the street from the Fusion-Enchantment World
Headquarters.

"That I want you to be my best man? Of course."

"No, that you want to get married." countered Tad.

"I've never been surer of anything in my life, " said Aidan.

"I know there's a baby involved, but has Kendall really changed that
much?" asked Tad.

"Kendall really hasn't changed at all. She's still the same
beautiful babe she always was," Aidan smiled, "And she just gets
more beautiful every day."

"But you know what I mean. Kendall's always been really out there."

"Kendall's always been where I want to be. I admit that over the
years, she's confused the hell out of me. But it seems like we
always 'got' each other. Once we really got to know each other, we
were always on each other's side."

"You know something, I'll have to agree that it's good to have
Kendall on your side. When the chips are down, she really steps up
to the plate."

"You'd better watch it, Tad. Sounds like you're mixing your
metaphors again," teased Aidan.

"Look, I keep reminding you, I'm the one with the jokes. You're the
straight guy of this operation. Now that you're getting married, are
you still gonna be up to our international expansion of Pine Valley
Investigations? Is Kendall gonna be happy with all the traveling
you'll have to do now?"

"Umm, I dunno. We haven't really talked about it yet. Should I be
worried about this?" asked Aidan naively.

Tad burst out laughing, "For about a second there, I thought you
were so cool and so wise beyond your years, but, Fish and chips,
with women, you're just about as clueless as the rest of us."




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"Kendall, come in," Erica invited, at the door to her penthouse,
"I'm so glad to see you. Jack and I had a wonderful time at your
dinner party. We'll have you and Aidan over soon. Jack's just so
busy now getting his law practice back up and running. And I'm just
really working my fingers to the bone designing next Spring's line."

"Well, Mother, that's one of the things I'd like to talk to you
about."

"Really? You're interested in getting involved in the fashion
business? Oh, Kendall, with your sense of style, you'd be a
natural."

"No, Mother, I have some other plans for gainful employment, but
thanks for the compliment. What I'd really like you to do is design
my wedding dress."

"Kendall, I'd love to. I feel so flattered that you'd ask."

"Erica, you just happen to be the best at what you do. I know I'll
love whatever you design." Kendall paused. "Umm, is Jack still home?
I need to ask him something, too."

"He was getting ready for work. Would you like some tea or coffee
while we wait for him?"

"Since I'm pregnant now, I try to avoid caffeine. But that pitcher
of Orange Juice sure looks tempting. Gosh, Mother, this seems so
natural for us. I really hope it lasts."

"I know. We have both changed so much over the past year."

"Haven't we all?" said Jack. "Hi, Kendall. It's good to see you here
visiting your mother."

"Yes, Jack. Actually, I came to see you too. I have to ask a favor."

"Whatever you need, sweetheart. I heard from Greenlee that you and
Aidan and she and Ryan really had a breakthrough the other night.
I'm so happy to hear it."

Kendall laughed, "Yeah, not something you would have expected of the
Old Kendall, huh?"

"New Kendall was always there, you know," said Jack.

"Well, New Kendall needs someone to give her away to Aidan. Would
you?"

"Come here, you," said Jack and hugged Kendall. "I will walk you
down the aisle and hand your hand to Aidan's, but I definitely will
never, ever give you away."




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Second Chances - Chapter8

Kendall opened the door to the condo, and as soon as she did, the
lovely scent of lasagne, cooking in the oven, greeted her sense of
smell. She saw Aidan stirring a pot on top of the stove. "Baby, what
are you doing?" she asked.

"Cooking dinner for you, my dear." Aidan answered very formally.
"And how was your day?"

Kendall put her arms around his waist and her head under the arm
with the wooden sthingy he was using to stir the pot. "My day was
great. How was yours?"

"Right back at you, it was the best. And I thought that maybe you'd
like some home cooking when you came home from conquering the world
as we know it."

"Mmm, that creamy broccoli smells good, too. Can I have a taste?"

"Hold on, you're going to burn something again. Let me give you a
bite on the sthingy." Aidan scooped a little out of the pot so Kendall
could taste it."

"Mmm, mmm, good," said Kendall with a smile on her face. "Is there
anything you can't do?"

"Quite a few things, actually, but I hide my incompetence well,
don't I?"

"Very well," said Kendall, "Very well."

Aidan put down the sthingy and turned to her. "Well, I took care of my
duties today. I asked Tad to be best man."

"And I asked Jack to give me away. He was excited about that."
Kendall laughed. "No, no actually he was very sweet about it. And I
asked Erica to design my wedding dress. I think she was happy that I
asked her, too."

"Uh, I never asked you before," began Aidan, "but how do you feel
about this expansion of the detective agency that Tad and I have
been planning?"

"I feel great about it," said Kendall. " You and Tad have really got
a gold mine now. And it's all because he had the good sense to ask
you to be his partner."

"Well, it's definitely going to mean that I will be traveling more.
In fact, I may be going to Europe quite a lot."

"That's great. And I'm going to be right by your side." said
Kendall.

"Well, I like it that you're so supportive. I told Tad, not to
worry, that you'd be O.K. with it." said Aidan.

"Well, of course, I'm O.K. with it. Who wouldn't be O.K. with
traveling to Europe frequently?" asked Kendall.

"When you said you'd be by my side, you meant that literally?"

"Of course." said Kendall.

"But, Kendall, you're pregnant."

"I'm two months pregnant. I'm healthy as a horse. I've already
proved that I can help you with the investigations. I am brave and
trustworthy and if you're going to Europe, I'm going with you."
announced Kendall. "Besides, I need a job." she added.

Aidan put his arms around Kendall and smiled, "Yes, you're two
months pregnant. And I don't really know if I agree with the horse
analogy, but you're gorgeous and brave and..... somtimes you're
trustwothy. But I'm not taking any chances with your safety."

"Well then, that settles it. The only way you're going to be sure
I'm safe is if I'm always by your side. Therefore, wherever you go,
I go." concluded Kendall. "So, ...... where are the handcuffs and when
do we leave?"




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Second Chances - Chapter9

Chandler Enterprises' jet was scheduled to land in Paris in twenty
minutes. "We're preparing to land. Please be seated and fasten your
seatbelts," the pilot announced on the intercom.

Aidan and Kendall were the only passengers. JR and Adam had invested
in Tad and Aidan's detective agency after the discovery that little
Ace had been stolen and given to the Buchanans of Llanview. Adam was
willing to provide the resources for the agency expansion because of
Tad and Aidan being instrumental in the return of his grandson, Adam
Chandler, III.

"Who would've thought we'd be jaunting all over the world and we're
not even married yet?" remarked Aidan.

"It's like we've been on a honeymoon, since we met in Acapulco."
said Kendall. "Who cares about the wedding?" she joked.

"I care," said Aidan. "I can't wait to marry you. But we had to take
care of things in Monte Carlo before the big event."

"The operative word being we. 'We' have to take care of things. I
like the sound of that. 'Aidan DeVane and Kendall Hart:
International Crimefighters.' Just think, we could have our own
action figures." Kendall laughed.

"You're brilliant," chuckled Aidan, with his arm around her, "Always
coming up with new ways to make money."

"And then, the baby could be this little teeny action figure with
this little teeny cape," Kendall giggled.

"Hang on. I think you've gone too far," Aidan said with a smile on
his face, "No child of mine will be an action figure."

"Oh, so it's O.K. for Daddy and Mommy, but not for Junior, That's
not fair. I think Junior should be given the choice."

Aidan smiled at Kendall and gently held her face and declared, "I
love you, Kendall Hart, Super Action Figure," and then he kissed her
as the plane descended into Paris.




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Second Chances - Chapter10


Kendall stood by the window of the suite on the top floor of the
Hotel Intercontinental Paris. The city looked beautiful from this
vantage point. In the distance, she could see the Eiffel Tower
lighting up the night. Kendall had never been to Paris before
tonight. Aidan had. He had been all over the world, for that matter.
As a very young man, he had made his way from London around the
world visiting the Far East, Australia, and North and South America.
He knew Paris well and had visited often while working for the
British Secret Service. He didn't talk specifically or in detail
about that time. He just referred in conversation every once in a
while to his "special training." She had known this wonderful man
for over three years, but there were big gaps in her knowledge of
his history before coming to Pine Valley. Nevertheless, he was the
person she trusted most in the world. He was the one who made her
heart sing when she thought of him. And here they were together in
this glorious city of Paris, off on another adventure. Life was
certainly turning out to be grand.

They were meeting Aidan's aunt, Anna Devane, and his cousin, Robin
Scorpio, at La Terrasse Fleurie, the open-air restaurant of the
hotel, where dining was alfresco. Anna and Robin had been living in
Paris together for about two years. Anna had left Pine Valley and
her husband, David Hayward, after their daughter Leora had died. She
was Pine Valley Investigations European connection. Because of her
experience in the World Security Bureau (WSB) and in law
enforcement, she had contacts all over Europe and she had been
promoting the detective agency for Tad and Aidan. The case that
Aidan, Kendall and Anna were working on was a series of jewel thefts
at the Grand Casino in Monte Carlo. They had been hired by the
Casino management on Anna's recommendation. Paris was their initial
meeting place to map out their strategy for investigating the
thefts.

Aidan slipped his arms around Kendall's waist from behind, hugged
her and softly kissed her ear. "You look gorgeous," he said.

Kendall trembled a little at the sensation of his lips on her ear,
"Thanks for taking me here with you. This is beautiful." She put her
arms on top of his and brushed his cheek with hers.

"A long time ago, I told you we could go anywhere your heart
desires. I would find a way. And look at us now. Truly amazing,
heh?" he smiled.

"You know something, I don't think I've ever seen you smile as much
as you have in the last two months. I love to see you smile," she
said and then asked, "When are we supposed to meet Anna and Robin?"

"In half an hour," he said.

"Mmm, I guess we shouldn't?" she teased, as she rubbed her body
slightly against his.

"Why shouldn't we?" he asked as he turned her around and kissed her.

A little over an hour later, they met Anna and Robin at La Terrasse
Fleurie.


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[AidanandKendall]

Whoa, I had to find this on the second page. I'm loving it. Why can't they do this on the show? Please update soon!

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Thanks for the nice comments. I don't know why they can't do that on the show. I wish they would.

[Caroline]

These were some of the sweetest chapters ever!

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Caroline, thanks so much!

[Josette]

Kendall & Aidan in Paris with a promise of Anna & Robin! Can this get any better? You're doing such a good job on this one & I'm enjoying every bit of it!

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Thanks so much, Josette. You've been so kind with your comments. I do hope you enjoy the rest!

[keagan]

great chapter &s tory

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Thanks, keagan!

[autumnstar]

You've got me hooked already!! I'm liking this!!

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Thanks, autumnstar! I hope you enjoy the rest!