Missing you(O2Mark)

[lindsay]

Lindsay smiled.

" I got all night, so we can do what ever you'd like to do,"

Lindsay was happy. Finally. She was finally happy again.

[Mark Cross]

This one would defiantly take some thought it had been along time since he had done anything that wasn't just meant to take his mind off the past and none of those activities would be fitting right now.

Going to have to think on that one. I'm sure I can come up with something we both like though.

Mark found himself wanting this night to go well because for the first time in months he was finally seeing things go right, and he liked it.

[lindsay]

Lindsay reached out and put a hand ontop of marks'.

" well we got all night to figure it out, lets just enjoy the moment,"

Lindsay smiled to him before pulling her hand back.

[Mark Cross]

Mark smilied back at Lindsay as he spoke.

Some how I think enjoying the moment shouldn't be to hard when I'm sitting her with the most beautiful woman in the place.

It was just a simple compliment but the truth none the less in his eyes.

[lindsay]

Lindsay blushed slightly.

" Well thank you Mark, "

Lindsay wasn't use to the compliments, Greg never complimented her, Pyor did for about a day, so it was nice to see them come everytime they were together.

[Mark Cross]

Mark still smiling watched Lindsay blush.

You now I have to be honest it's been a long time since I went out with someone like this, and I have to say it is nice to just sit back and relax with someone who's company I enjoy.

The waiter returns and takes their orders before disappearing once more leaving the couple more or less alone.

So is there anything at all that your curious about when it comes to me because it does occur to me that I never have told you much about myself.

[lindsay]

Lindsay thought for a moment. No she really hadn't had she.

" Well why dont you just tell me about yourself? I remember before you asking me not to ask about your past,"

[Mark Cross]

Mark was quiet for a moment before speaking.

Yeah I did but I suppose I should tell you at least something. This isn't the best of things but you do deserve to hear the truth. I was married up until about seven years ago, but due to an illness my wife was suffering from she passed away when my oldest son was born. I was really broken up over that but carried on because of my son.
Last year I adopted a second boy, only a year old in the summer. Things were going really well till I got dragged into the war between Vegas and Jason, when Vegas sent some people to pay me a less then friendly visit in my own home. From there things seemed to go right downhill ending with my boys being killed in a car accident a week before Christmas.
I was devastated by it, I literally wanted to die, just so i didn't have to feel that pain anymore, but I heard about what had happened with Jason and Sarah and came here to see if I could help them out.
Now that their problems are settled though I guess it's time for me to start looking after cleaning up my own life and getting things back on track.

[lindsay]

Lindsay didnt know what to say or do, she didnt know what she could say or do. The only thing she could think of was to reach over and hug Mark.

" I'm sorry...i shouldnt have asked,"

[Mark Cross]

Mark smiled at Lindsay.

It's okay Lindsay I would have had to tell you sooner or later and you do deserve to know the truth, because I still do tend to get a little moody about this from time to time. Besides I have to admit since going out with you these last couple of times things seem much better, I've actually been able to smile and be happy again and for that I thank-you.
Now to change the subject a little here, and hopefully move on to something better. After Jason gets his lazy butt out of the hospital he is having that party, to celebrate Sarah being home and their six month anniversary, and I was wondering if you would like to come with me, it should be a good time and we can both have some fun.

[lindsay]

Lindsay smiled. This was about the third time he had asked her.

" I would love to Mark, when do you think it will be? I have to get Emily in a few days,"

Lindsay didn't know how Mark would take to Emily but she would have to find out. Next time Lindsay had Emily she would have to have them meet, and see how she took to Mark.

[Mark Cross]

Mark smiled at Lindsay, sure he had asked a few times but, between his brother changing the date on the party constantly and his own nervousness at finally asking someone out again after all this time, he was bound to get a little anxious about this.

Well the plan as it stands now is to do this Wednesday, barring any unforeseen circumstances jumping out and forcing things to change once again, that won't be a problem will it?
Getting to see Emily again thats nice for you, I remember how hard it could be to find time to see the family while wrestling, but it does make all the time you do spend with them even more special.

[lindsay]

" Yeah it does, you might get to meet her if you want to that is, I'm gonna have her for a few days after this show."

Lindsay smiled again.

" And wednesday sounds perfect,"

[Mark Cross]

Mark didn't even need to think about it before answering.

A chance to meet Emily sounds great to me, just give me a call when she is here and I'll be right there.

The waiter finally returned with their food setting it in front of them, before once again disappearing from sight to leave the two alone.

Anything special I should keep in ming for meeting Emily?

[lindsay]

" Nothing really, just likes nose rubs, i dont know if you'll find that weird or not, but she loves rubbing nose to nose with people."

Lindsay laughed to herself slightly and smiled as the thought of Mark holding Emily in the air and rubbing noses with her. But she quickly snapped out of it, it was a bit early to be having thoughts like that wasn't it now.

[Mark Cross]

Mark couldn't help but laugh a little.

I don't find that strange at all to be honest. I mean it could just be some of the things my boys used to do but I find it very hard for kids to surprise me anymore.

Mark looked thoughtful for a moment.

I have an idea for after dinner. How about a nice slow tour of the city in a horse drawn carriage, it would give us a nice chance to just sit back and relax?

[lindsay]

Lindsays eyes got big all of a sudden.

" They really do that?! Like seriously? i thought that was just in the movies?"

Lindsay calms herself and sits up straight before looking Mark in the eyes again.

" Yes, I think that would be nice,"

She tries to contain her giggles, and barely is able to.

[Mark Cross]

Mark smiled at Lindsay when he saw how much she liked the idea.

It's settled then after dinner a nice quiet ride through town, we can sit back relax and forget the whole world exists for alittle while.

The rest of the meal couldn't seem to pass quickly enough for Mark. Afterward he led Lindsay outside and found one of the carriages that made there way through town and called it over.

Here you go one carriage ride through Toronto, just the two of us.

[lindsay]

Lindsay smiled as she took his hand and stepped into the carriage. This was amazing. She had always dreamed of something like this.

" This is amazing Mark,"

[Mark Cross]

Mark smiles at Lindsay.

Glad you like this, I figured we could both just use the chance to relax the way things have been getting lately. If you get to cold or anything like that just let me know they keep a blanket under the seat just in case.

Mark sat back next to Lindsay as the ride through the city started. It was a nice leisurely pace intended to let whoever was in the carriage just relax and enjoy themselves.