All Chapters of Family Secrets: Chapter 991 - Chapter 1000

We walked up and through the outside door. In the vestibule a man opened the door for us, letting us in, and the noise of the festivities out.There must have been close to 100 people in there, and it was pretty crowded near the door. I felt Sheri's hand grip my arm tightly. "Dan," I said.He stepped around us, and started walking through the crowd. I followed, with Sheri in his shadow. People were looking at us as we passed, and I heard the whispering, and a hush in our wake.Mostly, I was looking for a break in the crowd, some space to get settled in. Someone had other plans.I heard the squeal before I saw her. A tall leggy brunette, skinny but damned pretty, came barreling up to us. "Sheri!" she cried out, and a moment later my date was engulfed in her arms."God, I'm so glad you're here! You have to meet Robert. You going to be Ok with that? He's been dying to meet you. He knows..." she said.Sheri was grinning. "I wouldn't miss your engagement party for anything. I'd love to mee

She was better after that, and Sandy stopped by again for a quick visit. Somehow, she convinced Sheri to take the show on the road, and once again I was escorting her through the crowd, stopping for a drink for all of us at one of the bars, and making small talk to a few of the groups standing around.So much better than I thought she'd be handling it. One guy brushed against her, and she turned away quickly, but managed to continue her conversation. I was afraid she'd panic, but she seemed to take it in stride. Damn, I was proud of her.It was going too good. I let my guard down. After the second drink, I leaned over and whispered, "I have to hit the head. Be back in a second. Is that Ok?"She was talking to two girls she seemed to know very well, and she nodded, waving her tablet. Dan was still standing only a couple of steps away. She was covered.I made my way to one of the bathrooms, and waited in line for a bit. On the way out I met Robert, and he introduced me to a few friends

"You made Jaime cry. I don't think I've ever seen a sadder thing. He was running down that alley, cradling you in his arms, blubbering like a baby."I grinned. "Yes! He's sooo never going to live that one down."She slapped me on the leg. "Asshole. He saved your life.""Fine. I owe him one. He's still going to get razzed."She looked over at the door, then bounced her butt up the bed a couple of feet, sending jolts of pain through my back. Whatever they were giving me wasn't near strong enough."Stop wincing you big baby," she said.She grabbed my hand, and put it on her breast. I cupped it through her gown."Second base," she giggled."I don't think we've even got much of first base yet.""You need to get healthy for me. I've got a lot of catching up to do, and the boobies and booty are dying for a little attention.""How about a lot of attention?" I teased."How about, when the doctor clears you, we try f

"Do you think my ornery Devil would like to give it a try?""Trust me, there's not much that your personal Devil wouldn't try for you. I'm not saying she'd want to do it more than once, but she'll give anything a try for you. Anything.""You know there's nothing I wouldn't do for you, don't you."She laughed. "No shit. I think the whole world knows it by now." I saw a conflicted look cross her pretty face. "Where the hell were you 3 years ago?"It was like I was knifed all over again. "Don't you think I wonder that myself?"I saw the tears in her eyes. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. Hell, you were married, and I was barely out of high-school. It's not on you.""It is now. Nobody will hurt you again.""Say it for me, Steve?""I love you, Sheri.""Sheri? Or Cherry? Maybe you just love the gamer girl.""One and the same, silly girl. The gamer girl was how I got to know you. The gorgeous little Devil has her claws in

I had one last checkup with my doctor, and was given strict directions on how to take care of my wounds. I was forced to take the obligatory wheelchair ride, with a large escort. Dan, Jaime, Sandy, Maria, Angela, even Carolyn, Sheri's Mom. I was kind of disappointed that Sheri wasn't there.Sandy leaned over and gave me a kiss on the cheek. "Cheer up, handsome. How about a little smile. You're finally free."I forced a smile and Angela grabbed my hand and gave me a squeeze. "Lousy timing asshole. All the excitement, and I'm stuck in Spain. Next time give a girl a little heads up, Ok?"I laughed. "Sorry. What was I thinking? I promise, no more late night stabbings unless you're no more than a couple of hours away. Deal?""No more late night stabbings period, dickbreath. Do I have to take you home and lock you in my attic, to keep you safe?""Maybe just on Tuesdays and Thursdays," I told her, grinning."You know Tuesdays and Thursdays are Mark