A New Home

Posted on Thu Jun 19th, 2025 @ 12:13am by Survivor Kelly Cardona & Council Member Timothy Cotton

753 words; about a 4 minute read

Mission: Winter's hope
Location: Campsite
Timeline: Previously

TJ was with Kelly as they loaded up the few personal things they had in their SUV. it still took several trips, but they eventually got it done. When it was finished and before they went to help the others, TJ took her aside and kissed her softly, tenderly. "Just wanted to tell you again now, I love you and we will get through this."

Kelly smiled and nodded as she held onto TJ. “I know TJ, I love you too. This is how it’s going to be from now on, I’ve gotten used to it, things can only get better, I hope.”

TJ caressed her cheek softly, "Things will get better Kelly. You hold onto that and the fact we have each other, we will always have each other."

Kelly nodded and offered a smile. “That’s what matters to me, home for me is wherever you are.”

TJ nodded in agreement, "And one day, When the world has regained some sense of normalcy, we can talk of starting a family. With little Kellys and little TJs running all around. Man, what a sight that will be." He finished with a grin.

Kelly nodded. “I’d like that, but what if that doesn’t happen for a very long time? The older we women get the more risks are involved with having children, I don’t want to end up not having a family.”

TJ nodded in understanding. "Nor should you have to wait for a long time. I don't want that either nor do I want to jeopardize your health or that of the baby. How about this. we wait to see how everything goes. If all is stable and moving forward, we can work on starting, having a family."

Kelly nodded. “I’m not saying to rush into anything, I know it’s dangerous right now. Anyway, we should hurry up getting sorted out.”

"I know you aren't sweetie." TJ replied, "I'm agreeing with you." he nodded again, "Right you. No rest for the weary or the wicked." He gave her a lopsided grin.

Kelly couldn't help but grin at the look on TJ's face. "You know I love your eternal enthusiasm! you keep everything so upbeat and it's a great help given our circumstances."

TJ took Kelly's hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Have to be upbeat and positive Kelly. I know the world is upside down but complaining isn't going to change it. It only makes it worse, and we don't need that. Plus....." He added with a grin, "I have you to keep me sane and positive and I will never complain about that."

"Likewise!" Kelly offered a cheery smile. "As long as we have each other the world can throw whatever curve ball it likes!"

"Damn right about that!" TJ agreed happily. As Sonny said to Cher, I got you babe! Furthermore, I am glad I do, because I am never going to give you up. You are stuck with me sweetie, so best get use to the idea." He finished with a cheeky smile.

Kelly couldn’t help but grin at that. “Sounds wonderful to me!”

TJ's smile grew even bigger. "Happy you agree sweetie, saves a lot of time arguing especially when that time can be better spent on other more pleasurable endeavors. If you get my drift."

Kelly grinned. "Ohh I get your drift alright, and I'm looking forward to us being able to have some proper private time once we've resettled."

TJ chuckled at Kelly's reply. "Private time? What is this private time you speak of? I have heard of it. It sounds like a myth." He finished barely able to keep from laughing though he did wink at Kelly.

Kelly couldn’t help but grin. “I know it sounds ridiculous right now, but maybe it might happen sometime.”

TJ did laugh as Kelly grinned and spoke. He looped an arm around her waist and brought her close. "Nah not ridiculous Kelly, more like a fairy tale." He bantered back, chuckling again.

“Fairytales are always nice, they tend to have a happy ending” Kelly smiled warmly. “That’s what we need to look forward to.”

"I couldn't agree more. I know one thing with absolute certainty, I have my princess and I'm holding on to her."

Kelly smiled. “I’m not going anywhere, not now or ever, that’s a promise!”

TJ hugged Kelly tighter. "That promise goes for me as well. We're in this together all the way.

 

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