by S Lee

Disclaimers: These characters are original Sex/Language: There is a loving, sexual relationship between two women in this story, so if you are underage or this isn’t your cup of tea, then boy do I feel bad for you. Seriously though, you should probably go read or play somewhere else

Author’s Note: This story is the first of a trilogy involving these characters. The sequels are already written, so they will be posted soon; maybe even sooner if you ask nicely. I wanted to mention the locations. All of the locations in this story are real. Threadgill’s is mentioned here; it is a restaurant with two locations in Austin, Texas. Some of the greatest names in music have played there including Janis Joplin. It also happens to be owned by Renee’ O’Connor’s stepfather, Eddie.

Musical Notes: The songs in this story are unfortunately not mine; so, I must give credit where it’s due. “I’m In”-Radney Foster; “Can’t Help Falling in Love With You” -Weiss, Peretti, and Creatore; “Nobody Knows Me”-Lyle Lovett; “Three Days”-Pat Green

Acknowledgements: As always, to my beta-reader, Jules, there aren’t enough words to express how important you are. To my new beta-reader, Patricia, you are awesome. Thank you for your help, I appreciate all you do.

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Copyright © 2004 by S Lee. All Rights Reserved.

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Standing under the bright lights, Kat Green pounded on her guitar, and sang her heart out on the hot stage in the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Wearing a brown, lace-up, sleeveless shirt with faded jeans, and running around the stage barefoot, she rocked the enormous crowd. Her band backed her up and the audience screamed as she sang a cover of "Honkeytonk Woman." She was on the verge of stardom, touring as an opening act for one of the biggest names in music. She had recently signed a deal with a major record label and was making her dream come true, but she missed the one at home waiting for her. She finished her set and went offstage. She wiped the sweat off her face and looked down at her watch. She wanted to call home, but she knew Beth would already be asleep. That night, she was going home for a few days and couldn't wait. She hadn't seen Beth in over a month and missed her desperately.

The red-headed legend came up to her on his way to the stage and said in his nasal twang, "You had a great set. Why don't you come out and sing a few with me?"

Kat was blown away at the thought of singing with her hero. "I'd love to."

He smiled, putting his hand around her shoulder and squeezing in a fatherly kind of way. "Hang out close by and I'll call you up on stage."

Kat grinned. "Thanks. I'll be right here."

When given the cue, Kat went out on stage and the band started the upbeat song.

The older man began,

Kat joined her singing partner,

Kat sang the next verse alone,

The two musicians sang together,

The crowd cheered and the duo sang three more songs. Kat waved and walked offstage. Before leaving the stadium, Kat took a quick shower in the dressing room to wash off the sweat from performing under the stage lights. When she finished, she ran out to her tour bus where her band had the motor running to get out of Houston as soon as possible. She wasn't the only one in a hurry to get home to Austin.

She felt alive as the bus pulled into town around two in the morning. Kat caught a ride home with one of her band mates. She quietly walked into the dark house. She set her guitar and bags down by the door. The singer crept to her bedroom and saw the most beautiful sight. Beth, round and seven months pregnant with their first baby, was on her side sleeping. Kat kicked off her shoes and crawled into bed. She whispered into her partner's ear, "Wake up baby."

The sleeping woman didn't stir. The singer grinned and wrapped her arm around the bulging stomach. "Wake up."

With her eyes still closed, Beth smiled at the comforting feel of her lover against her back. Without turning around she said, "I have to warn you. My wife is going to be home after being away for such a very long time and she's quite jealous and tough. If she catches you here, I can't be held responsible for what she would do to you." With that, she turned around to cuddle with her partner.

Kat brushed the blonde hair off Beth's face. She kissed her softly on the lips. "Hey there 'Scilla."

Beth brushed her lips against her lover's. "Welcome home E."

Kat was an Elvis fanatic and these names were their little pet names for one another. She slunk down and lifted Beth's shirt, rubbing the protruding belly. She kissed the taut skin softly. "Hey there little E. How's my baby?" She felt the baby move under her hand. She laughed. "There ya go. That's my little one. Mama's here now. I've missed you and your Mommy. Have you been good?"

Beth smiled watching her partner interact with their unborn child. The two women had been together since their freshman year of college and they wanted this baby very badly. She ran her hands lovingly over Kat's head. The performer continued to talk to their baby, "You can go on back to sleep now. We'll play tomorrow. Your Mommy needs some attention now. I love you little one."

Kat then moved back up to her partner, kissed her deeply, then wrapped her arms around her. "I've missed you honey, so very much," she whispered.

Beth smiled and burrowed into Kat's chest. "I've missed you too. It's good to have you home. I've been lonely without you."

The singer touched her wife's face. "You look so beautiful. I can't believe how much you've changed since I saw you last. How are you feeling?"

"I still have morning sickness some days. My feet and back are killing me, I've been nesting like crazy and your child loves to do the Cotton-Eyed-Joe in the middle of the night; other than that I'm great."

Kat kissed the top of her lover's blonde head. "I hate that I'm not here to share it all with you. There's so much I'm missing."

Beth reassured her partner, "Honey, we've been together for ten years. The entire time, you've been a touring singer and musician. I knew that going into this marriage and I knew that going into this pregnancy. We didn't get pregnant by accident. I knew what it was going to be like. Your music videos are shown regularly. You have your own booth at Fan Fair and you're touring with a country music legend. Your songs are played on the radio now. Your career is taking off. I'm very proud of you and I'm the envy of lesbians everywhere for being married to you."

"Yeah, but is that enough consolation on those nights when you're sleeping alone or when you get a midnight craving and there's no one here to run and fetch it?"

Beth held her lover's face in her hands. "Baby, your gift is one of the reasons I fell in love with you. I love you enough to let you live your dream. I can't rein you in like that; you would be miserable. I love you and accept you just as you are."

Kat kissed her deeply, and touched her stomach. "I love you both so much."

The teacher looked up at her lover. "Aren't you tired?"

"I was until I got home. I could lie awake with you in my arms and talk to you like this all night. You are so beautiful. I just can't say it enough."

Beth smiled sheepishly. "God, you just take my breath away. You are so sweet. If you insist on holding me all night long, who am I to stop you?" Both women giggled. "How long are you going to be here?"

"Three days like usual. I've got the Backyard concert here on Friday night and then I've got to be in Oklahoma City the next day to meet back up with Willie."

"Well then, it seems as if we need to make the best use of our time don't we? Why don't you get out of those clothes and show me how much you missed me?"

Kat grinned. "Gladly, darlin'." The singer pulled off her t-shirt and unclasped her bra. She took off her shorts and boxers. She moved back to the bed to cradle her wife gently in her arms and softly touched her face. "I love the way you shine in the moonlight. You look even better than in my dreams."

Beth chuckled. "You've been spending too much time on the road with a bunch of guys. It has clouded your judgment."

Kat shook her head and brushed her lover's cheek with the back of her hand. "No, you look like an angel, glowing and so full of life." She lowered herself to Beth's stomach and began to slowly lift the t-shirt and kiss her way up until she reached her wife's mouth. Their lips parted and came together in a sweet, slow dance. Without speaking, they poured all of their love and devotion into their long kisses. After several minutes, the singer lowered herself and licked and sucked Beth's swollen breasts, continually caressing her wife's body. The smaller woman moaned her pleasure, as she ran her hands over her lover's strong shoulders. Beth pressed her thigh between her wife's legs. The taller woman held herself above her pregnant partner. Kat entered her lover gently, stroking her secret places. As she moved inside her wife, the singer rode the offered thigh. Sounds of passion filled the quiet house as the two women reconnected. Beth called out as she climaxed, "Oh yes! That's it!" Those words drove the dark haired woman over the edge as she ground hard against Beth's thigh, letting the force of her pleasure claim her. Afterward, the two women laid naked, wrapped around one another.

Beth ran her hands along the warm body next to her. "I've missed you. I hate sleeping alone."

Kat kissed the top of her wife's head and caressed her blossoming stomach. "I think that's when I miss you the most. I lie there in my bunk, or hotel bed thinking about you and the baby. I just ache for you."

The teacher smiled. "I play your CD for the baby all the time. I rest the headphones across my stomach. I want him or her to recognize your voice. Your voice seems to calm the little munchkin."

Kat grinned. "Really?"

Beth nodded. "Yes, and I love it too."

The tall woman lowered herself to lay her head on the other woman's stomach. She began to softly sing as she rubbed the baby's home.

Kat could feel the movement of her unborn child. She looked up and saw her wife sleeping peacefully. She climbed back up to her pillow and wrapped her arms around Beth, falling into a deep sleep.

Late that morning, the singer could feel her partner stirring against her. She opened her eyes and looked down at her very pregnant wife. "Good morning baby. How do you feel?"

"Like I'm going to throw up. Could you please get me some crackers? Quick!"

Kat jumped up, rushed to the kitchen, and began tearing it apart. "Crackers...crackers...where are the damn crackers?" She grabbed the bag and hurried back to the bedroom. She ran her hands through Beth's strawberry blonde hair while the woman munched on the crackers. "You feeling better sweetheart?"

Beth nodded and settled against her body. "Bless you. I usually have some on the nightstand, but I finished the package yesterday morning."

Kat smiled and rubbed her partner's belly. "You poor thing. It is kind of late for you to eat, isn't it? How does breakfast in bed sound?"

Beth smiled. "That sounds incredible. I am so glad I cancelled classes for today. The baby and I would like some potato latkes and a strawberry cheesecake shake from Katz's Deli."

Kat giggled. "Really? That's what you want?"

Beth nodded. "Yes, with applesauce and sour cream."

Grinning, Kat said, "Anything else my dear?"

"Just you here in this bed, beside me, naked. I've missed you. I want to spend as much time together as possible."

"I do too. I'm looking forward to time off after this next month. I want to spend time with you and our little one. I'm glad I insisted we record the next CD here."

Beth snuggled closer. "I am too. It's going to be nice having you here for months at a time."

Kat ran her fingers through her partner's short blonde hair. "I can't wait. Think you can handle having me underfoot?"

The teacher laughed. "I'll tough it out."

Giggling, Kat kissed her playfully. "I'm going to call in our order, then run and pick it up. Do we have to be anywhere today or can we spend the day in bed?"

"I like the way you think. But yes, I have a doctor's appointment at three. I want you to come with me. Other than that, it's just the two of us."

"Hey, wild horses couldn't keep me away. You just stay here and be comfy. Munch on your crackers; I'll be back shortly."

Continued in Part 2

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