January, 2045
Eve was lying naked in Josh’s arm, stroking his chest gently. His heart was beating fast. Hers did as well. He pulled her a little closer to his body and kissed the top of her head.
„This was so good,“ he said, with a dirty smile.
„It’s always good,“ she replied, also grinning.
„Yes, but we do this strawberry thing only on our anniversary in that hotel, so this are special circumstances.“
She raised her head a little to see his face, still smiling.
„They have strawberries in L.A. as well.“
„Sounds compelling, but no. I’m afraid it will lose it’s thrill when we do those things more often.“
„And what about raspberries?“
„I can’t believe that it took you 22 years of marriage to suggest trying raspberries.“
She giggled.
„Better late than never.“
Josh turned around and made her lie under his body. She looped her legs around him, feeling him getting hard.
„Mr. Chasez, you’re sure can do this again?“
„Of course. Due to special circumstances…“
Next afternoon Eve and Josh returned back home.
„The kids aren’t back, yet?“ he asked, entering the hall.
„They’ve spent New Year’s Eve in Vegas. I bet they’re fighting a brutal hangover,“ Eve replied.
„I didn’t know what the word hangover means, when I was in their age.“
Eve came close and placed a gentle kiss on his lips.
„Relax a little, daddy. I’ll make a quick dinner for you.“
„Sounds like a good plan. I feel like getting a headache,“ he replied.
„You want me to bring you your meds?“
„Na, I’m fine. Guess a little nap will fix things.“
After having dinner, Josh helped Eve tidying up the kitchen. When they almost finished, he grabbed her waist from behind and kissed her neck gently. He was still giving her goosebumps, every time he was doing this.
„It’s nice having the house just for ourselves for a change. The silence is priceless,“ he said.
Eve turned into his direction and put her arms around his neck.
„Enjoy it, as long as you can. I bet they’ll be back home any minute.“
„Correct me if I am wrong, but I have the feeling Phin moved in here. I see him more often than our own kids.“
Eve laughed.
„Definitely he did. I’m doing his laundry.“
„The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.“
„That's true. Recently I caught the boys smoking pot in your studio.“
„Looks like I need to have a serious conversation with both of them.“
„You weren’t any better in their age.“
„That’s not an excuse.“
Eve smiled and stroke his full grey hair gently.
„Leave the kids alone. They’re grown up, remember?“
„But this is still my studio.“
Eve smiled brighter and kissed his lips.
„It’s terribly cute when you unnecessarily work up into things. I love you.“
He kissed her back.
„I love you, too, mama. Insanely.“
His hands moved under her blouse. He kissed her again more passionately.
„I thought you’re having a headache,“ she talked into his mouth.
„I do, but it’s scientifically proven that sex helps.“
„We’re definitely too old for kitchen sex.“
„Says who?“
The front door got open in the next moment.
„Happy new year and happy anniversary!!!“ they heard a familiar voice yelling from the hall.
Josh stoppend kissing Eve and rolled his eyes.
„Awesome. The tree is here.“
Justin entered the kitchen in the next second.
„Jesus C… looks like I just kept you from harm.“
Josh gave his best friend an annoyed look, still holding his wife close.
„What that supposed to mean?“
„You’re too old for kitchen sex.“
Eve giggled.
„That’s what I told him, but he didn’t listen.“
Justin came closer to hug both of them.
„So… you already had dinner, hm?“ He asked disappointed.
„There are some leftovers in the fridge,“ Eve said.
Justin’s mood immediately lightened up. He opened the fridge and put the food outside.
„You and your brat should pay us boarding wages,“ Josh complained.
Justin just grinned sassy and put a fork out of the drawer. Then he sat down at the kitchen island and started eating. Josh grabbed a bottle of water out of the fridge and returned to the sofa.
„You don’t wanna join me?“ Justin complained.
„Headache.“
He watched his best friend walking away, before giving his attention to Eve. She sat down next to him at the kitchen island.
„Is he okay?“ he asked a little concerned.
„I think he is.“
„Is he taking his meds?“
„Just if the pain doesn’t ease down by itself. You know him.“
„Ya, stubborn idiot.“
Both smiled.
„How was Santa Barbara?“ Justin changed the subject.
„Beautiful, as always. And how was your night with at Lance and Michael’s?“
„It was good, great party. I enjoyed it.“
„I’m happy to hear that.“
In the next moment they heard something dropping on the floor in the living room. Both exchanged irritated glances.
„Honey, you’re good?“ Eve shouted to catch Josh’s attention.
There was no response.
„Honey?“
Eve looked at Justin again. Then she stood up from her stool and went into the living room to make sure Josh was okay. Justin continued eating, waiting for her to come back.
Suddenly there was a hysterical scream.
„JUSTIN!!! JUSTIN!!!!“
