Telling him (Kasino)

[Stacie Wilson]

:: After her talk with Kenisha Stacie went home and started thinking of what to do for Kevin to butter him up a little. She thought about a few things but as she did one thing kept sticking in her mind. When she was younger she remembered her mom making pot roast for her father. It always filled him up and satisfied him...and he had a pretty big appetite. Stacie really didn't know how Kasino would react to it but for some reason thats what she had the urge to cook.

Looking around the food available in the kitchen Stacie rolls her eyes and sees they have none of the things she needed. Sitting at the dining room table Stacie gets a pad of paper and starts to list the things she needed for this. ::

• 3 1/2 pounds of beef shoulder
  
• Olive Oil
  
• Seasonings
  
• 1 large onion
  
• 4 cloves of garlic
  
• Red Wine
  
• 4 Carrots
  

:: After writing down the list Stacie grabs the list and makes her way to a local supermarket. She spent about 30 minutes and 45 dollars on everything she needed. When she gets back home she starts to search for the pan she needed. She knew this was going to take awhile to cook so, she decides to put on the radio to give herself something to listen to as she worked. As she prepares the food Stacie smiles as she thinks about settling down and raising the child she was positive was growing inside of her. It was pleasing to her to have the thought of a normal life dancing in her mind. To settle down with the man she loved and just be normal. Her thoughts were like this the entire time she was preparing the food. When there was nothing for her to do but wait for it to finish Stacie actually did housework. Cleaning here and doing their laundry. Stacie cleaning? yup believe it. That only took her about 2 hours, she still had 5 hours to kill somehow. Maybe she'd bake something...hmmm...but what? She bought the stuff for an apple pie. She really didn't know why...it just seemed to be something she had to buy. When she finishes the pie she has nothing left to do and about an hour until the food was supposed to be done...hopefully he would be home soon. ::

[Kasino Royale]

+A hard day it was. Too damn hard actually. Just so many things running through his mind lately. Even though the season had ended and things were starting to slow down at least a little, he still constantly had this or that on his mind. The thing with 7 being in the hospital and them not knowing who had basically set up his brother ate away at him all day damn near. The prospect of not seeing his Familia brothers and sisters for quite some time even bothered him now for some reason. They had been through pure hell and back together. Now it was seeming like they'd never have that run together again after they all left and went their separate ways. And not that he wasn't happy about his and Stacie's coming situation, but marriage always brings up uncertainty and insecurities after a while. He was anxious, but at the same time jittery over doing it a second time. Excited but of course a bit scared like anybody would be. Just too much on his mind, which led him to hitting the gym and training most of the time. And that's all he did on this day. Train.+

+Almost spending the majority of the day in the gym, he was famished. Beyond fatigued as he made his way up to the suite they shared, gym bag dangling from his hand as a long breath was released from his lips as he stepped off the elevator on the floor their suite was located. He quickly tossed the bag in his opposite hand, as the former retreived his keys from the wind suit like pants like pockets, immediately the sound of the keys filling the corridor as within moments, he had arrived at their suite, quickly shoving the correct key into the lock and turning slightly. He gave the door a slight push with his foot, stepping inside with a look of fatigue on his face. +

+Immediately the scent of something cooking caught his attention, raising an eyebrow as he slowly pushed the door back closed. A slight smile came across his face as he stepped slowly further into the suite, tossing his bag behind the door on the floor. He only shook his head as he continued on towards the kitchen area, the smile on his face only growing in size as he did so. This woman...Always thinking about him. No wonder he was whipped eh? Getting even closer he called out...+

Stac!...Stac?!!?...Damn...What ya' got on that stove woman? You tryin' to make sure ya' lock me down eh?...

+Yea like she hasn't already big man...+

[Stacie Wilson]

"It's a pot roast, I just got the urge to cook something for you. So after I got back from visiting Kenisha this morning. I came home and decided to just do it."

:: Walking over to her fiance Stacie wraps her arms around his waist and looks up at him smiling. ::

" It should be done pretty soon, I also cleaned up around here and did all the laundry. But you look like you had a hard day, how about you go take a warm shower and get relaxed and I'll see what I can do about getting that food finished for you?"

[Kasino Royale]

+God...Damn...He had to be freakin' dreaming. At least that was his first thought hearing her words. He was almost speechless, staring down into her eyes. The smile still a mainstay in his facial features, as he glanced around the kitchen area, as well as the suite in general, taking in all that she had done while he was gone for the day. He's said it once, and he'd say it again...Stacie was definitely a keeper if he ever met one.+

+Turning his attention back to his wife to be, he leaned down a bit, placing a kiss on her lips as she tip toed just enough to reach in response. Slowly but surely their embrace of one another was released, as he stepped away at a slow pace, his hold on her hand lingering a bit as he shook his head at her and responded just before beginning to backpedal down the hallway towards the bathroom...+

Yes ma'am. If you've done all that today, how can I NOT follow orders. To the shower I go Miss Helms.

+And with that he had turned his massive frame around, headed for his next destination, just before seeing that million dollar smile creep back onto her face one last time. His hand extended towards the closet directly beside the bathroom door, retrieving a bath towel and wash cloth from it, and pushing the bathroom door open and stepping inside.+

+Not even closing the door behind him, he makes haste in beginning to remove his clothing from his body. The shirt came off first of course, thrown to the floor seconds later, before he was kicking his shoes off preparing to get rid of the rest. Every few seconds turning his attention back towards the kitchen area where the smell of the roast was seemingly calling him off and on. Shaking his head as he once again thought about how good she was to him, he continued on removing clothing and within seconds, he was standing over the bath tub, preparing the temperture to just the right level so that he could wash away the day finally...+

[Stacie Wilson]

:: Smiling after he left Stacie turns back to the kitchen and hears the ding of the oven. The pie was done. Walking over to the stove she grabs the pot holders and opens the oven door pulling the pie out and setting it on the cooling rack on the counter. This was actually a fulfilling day for her. She didn't have to worry about in-ring stuff, she didn't have to worry about anything more then her life. Looking at the timer she set on the counter she sees there was about 3 minutes left on the pot roast. Turning off the stove Stacie lets it simmer in it's juices and goes about getting the table set. ::

:: Pulling out 2 plates from the cupboard she walks over and sets them on the dining room table and goes back to get the silverware, glasses and anything else they needed. Hopefully this would butter him up enough not to panic when she told him she was pregnant. ::

[Kasino Royale]

:15 Minutes Later:

+The big man stepped from the bathroom, having finished his invigorating shower finally. The huge towel wrapped around his waist, as he made his way towards his and Stacie's bed room to get dressed. A slow walk the entire way as once again the smell of the pot roast in the kitchen waiting for them to dig in caught his attention once more.+

Damn that smells good...Sheeesshh...

+Not wanting to waste too much more time before getting to the meal that was baiting him from afar, he quickly began finishing drying off his 6'10 frame preparing to re-cloth himself.+

+A few minutes passed, and sure enough, the big man now stood in the center of the bedroom, towel thrown across his shoulder as his hand held onto the end of it, removing the small leftover traces of water around his head and neck area. He had thrown on something casual of course. Nothing too out there seeing as how Stacie was pretty much dressed the same. A pair of blue jeans, sneakers and a black FamTV T-shirt finished off the attire, before he tossed the towel over the top of the door as he exited. He was sure Stac would get at him for that but, that just meant more attention boys and girls. More attention. +

+Within seconds his footsteps had carried him down the length of the hallway, once again his nose catching the scent of something he was sure that if it tasted as good as it smelled, he'd be in heaven in just a few short minutes. He turned the corner, seeing Stacie preparing the table for them to begin their dinner and smiled. Seems she was going all out tonight for some reason. But of course, being the man that he is, he nodded his head, making his way towards the table where she stood finishing up the setting up of everything. He slowly glanced to the cooling rack on the counter and noticed the apple pie sitting there almost staring back at him.+

Damn Stac. You really went all out didn't ya?...Jeeeez...I got my work cut out for me if I wanna compete with this one.

+He looked back to her, a smirk on his face as he could notice the same on hers before stepping a bit closer to her and gazing down into her eyes...+

Now what did the big man do to deserve ALL of this hm? I know I been good lately but...Not this good have I?

[Stacie Wilson]

:: Smirking up at him she gives him a half-true answer. ::

"Well, you made me fall in love with you. That's good enough in my book. Now sit down, I will serve you."

:: Gently pushing him to a chair Stacie makes sure he sits down and walks back to the kitchen and Grabs the platter that she set the roast on and carries it to the table. Reaching for the meat fork and a knife Stacie cuts him a large chunk of the super moist melts in your mouth roast and sets it on the plate in front of him and dishes the carrots onto the plate with them and some of the mashed potatoes she made from real potatoes and abit of the gravy made from the juices that was made from some of the juices from the roast. ::

" Need anything else Kevin?"

[Kasino Royale]

+The big man was in awe. Still shocked over the entire set up Stacie had put together for them this evening. Safe to say he wasn't expecting it and his mind was already working overtime on trying to figure out what brought it on. Not that he didn't fully appreciate it and all, but it's not everyday a man got treatment like this from his woman. Reaching for the needed utensils to begin his meal, his smile showed again, responding...+

Ah...From what I see babe, there ain't much else I could really want besides somethin' to wash it down with it.

+A quick eye wink in his direction from Stacie as she turned and began her way towards retrieving something to wash it all down with. His vision returned back to the plate in front of him instantly, wasting not another second in sending his eating tools for the meal before him, and seconds later the first piece of the roast was slowly melting within the confines of his mouth. A slight sigh escaped his lips as he took in just how well prepared it was and just how lucky he felt to be in this position altogether. His vision quickly darted towards Stacie, now approaching once again with a glass in hand as he replied...+

Oh yea. This is...Too good baby girl. Too good. Just spoil me rotten why don't ya...

[Stacie Wilson]

:: This was going a lot better then Stacie had thought it would. He was loving the roast. He seemed to be really happy. Just she wasn't gonna tell him yet. She was going to wait until he finished and was full before telling him. ::

:: Dishing a sizable hunk to herself Stacie also dishes herself a portion of the carrots and the potatoes and gravy. Grabbing her glass offa the table Stacie walks back into the kitchen and gets herself a glass of Milk before walking back to the table and responding back to Kasino before digging in herself. ::

"I'm glad you like it baby, and it's not spoilin' if you deserve it baby."

[Kasino Royale]

+A slight head nod in her direction. Who was she fooling? She probably deserved this treatment way more than he did. Yet she was doing it all for him instead. Another reason why the big man fell for her so hard probably. Always thinking of him instead of herself. He continued to dig into the meal relentlessly, taking in the savory taste of everything compiled on the plate in front of him. Stopping only to take a small taste of the beverage a few inches away from his plate every few minutes. After a few moments of silence, he glanced up towards the meal in front of him, his eyes coming in contact with the glass of milk on the table in front of Stacie. An eyebrow raised as the sight of it, before speaking up just before bringing yet another piece of the moist roast towards his lips...+

Milk huh? Where'd that come from?...Ha Ha...I expected you to be sipping somethin' with a little bit more "kick" with the way things are going tonight. Figured it's probably gonna end in a "special" way or somethin'.

[Stacie Wilson]

:: DAMN, he noticed. She never drank milk all that often, she would have to now though...she couldn't tell him that though not yet anyway. Not panicking Stacie simply smiles and replies. ::

"I bought it, and as for drinking something stronger...meh...I didn't feel like it."

[Kasino Royale]

Oh?...Hm...

+He merely shrugged the response off. If she said so he believed her but...Milk? Shaking his head he continued on with the meal in front of him, nearly half of the plate emptied by this point in time. In between bites he glances back up towards his wife to be, a genuine smile on his face as he watched her enjoying the meal just as much as he was. Wanting to further dig into her mind as to what brought this on for this day in particular he spoke up once again... +

I gotta tell ya' though sweetie...This? Is real nice babe. Since you put all this hard work in, I think it's only right I repay the favor tomorrow night. Can't put on a cooking show like you but ahh...I do alright enough. So, what do ya' say?

[Stacie Wilson]

"That's be nice, it really would. I'm looking forward to seeing what you can cook."

:: Taking another bite of the meat Stacie savors the flavor and thinks to herself. 'This was worth the time it took.' It was moist and flavorful, it kinda took her back to when she was younger a little bit. It made her smile after she swallowed the bite. ::

"If you can cook I'll be happy...wait I already am ."

[Kasino Royale]

Heh Heh...Likewise girl, likewise...More than you'd ever know...

+Which was the complete truth as far as the man known as Kasino was concerned. Things had done a complete 360 since he and Stacie got together some months ago. Sure there were those bad times like with every relationship but the good far outweighed those times with ease. His only concern was making sure his second shot at the married life didn't end in a ugly way like the one before. He so wasn't feeling things going that way again. +

+But he had faith in Stacie though, so those thoughts rarely showed themselves anymore it seemed. Seeing her face after he slipped the ring on her finger told him all he needed to know. This woman was his "Queen". End of story and argument.+

:15 Minutes Later:

+The big man leaned back into his chair, shaking his head as the fork was gently placed back on top of the place with a small clanging sound to it. The meal had truly been unbelievable to say the least. He had no idea she could cook THIS damn well. If this was what he had to look forward to in the future, then he knew he'd always keep a smile on his face as far as dinner time was concerned. This woman just kept getting better and better. +

+He leaned slightly to the side, his elbow resting atop of his thigh as he observed her finishing up her last bit of her meal too. She seemed to be a bit on the hungry side a bit more lately than usual he noticed. And tonight was no different. Though he had started in first, she finished nearly the same time that he did. Chuckling a bit, his eyes landed on the apple pie on the counter again before turning back to Stacie once again...+

Stac...That was past awesome baby. One of the best meals I ever had I believe. Flawless girl. But ahhh...*Ahem* That apple pie is lookin' kind of lonely over there too now. What do ya' say we dig in, that is IF you wanna share with me? You look like your appetitie is real healthy tonight.

[Stacie Wilson]

:: Her appetite was normally decent but now it was growing slightly. She had noticed it but brushed it off. She knew what the cause was. She was just hoping he hadn't added it up yet. The clues were here and there...small clues nothing was a dead give-away. Thankfully. Smiling and glancing over at the pie. Stacie licks her lips feeling her mouth salivate...right now she could probably eat the whole thing but she was nice...she would share . ::

"Of course I'll share...who do you think I am...Mrs. Piggy?"

:: To show she was only joking about the last part Stacie giggles and sticks her tongue out at him. ::

[Kasino Royale]

+Laughing at the Mrs. Piggy joke, he stood from his chair, taking up his plate as well as hers as she placed the utensils back on top of it. He takes both plates towards the kitchen counter, placing them on top before reaching for two small saucers, a knife and two forks. Placing it all in one hand, the opposite one retrieves the apple pie from the counter, making a slow walk back to the table with everything in hand...+

Oh yea. This is how you finish off a meal baby girl. Damn it smells good too...

+Placing everything on the table in front of Stacie, he noticed the smile on her face, bringing one to his once again before taking up the knife from the top saucer and within seconds he had readily sliced a nice sized chunk of the pie from the pan it lay inside of and placed it onto the first saucer. Was a little bit messy but he got the job done, leaving a small trace of the pie on his thumb, he raised his lips, licking the remains off before placing Stacie's plate in front of her, fork as well, seeing the look in her face...+

Well let's see if it's as good as it looks and smells babe.

+He waited for her fork to dig into the pie before proceeding with cutting his own piece from the pie. Not as large in size as the one he cut for Stacie seconds ago, but enough to start with at least. Placing the piece on the second saucer, he found his way to one of the chairs at the table. This time the one closest to Stacie. Settling down into the chair, he glanced over towards her, seeing she wasn't wasting a second in enjoying their dessert for the night...+

[Stacie Wilson]

:: Homebaked apple pie was one of Stacie's favorites. It was another dish she learned from her mom. That's who taught her to cook as a teenager, and Apple pie next to chocolate cake was her favorite dessert. Taking a large bite of the slice of pie she had, Stacie savors the sweet taste...it was better then she thought it would be. just as flaky and moist as if it were made by a pro-baker. Taking another bite Stacie smiles and gives Kasino a playful nudge. She was just having a little fun. Smiling again she asks him. ::

"What you think of the dessert hun?"

[Kasino Royale]

+The apple pie was past delicious. It was as well prepared as he had ever had before. The taste was sweet but not too sweet for his liking, the flaky crust adding just the right touch to the complete package. Swallowing his first bite of the dessert he looked across to his wife to be,a smile in his facial features as he replied...His voice not giving any indication of just what he was truly speaking of...The dessert...Or his "dessert" for later on... +

It's perfect. Absolutely...Perfect...

[Stacie Wilson]

:: Blushing a little Stacie nudges him a little and jokingly replies. ::

" Kinda like a certain other 'pie'? "

[Kasino Royale]

+Ahhhh...Here we go eh? He lowered his vision back to the pie in his plate, nodding his head while taking up yet another small piece of it with his fork. Then turning back towards Stacie he responded with a devious smirk forming at the corners of his lips...+

Alright now Miss Helms...I can only eat one "pie" at a time you know. Unless...?

+He pauses just before the fork had reached his lips again, glancing down at the table, as if measuring how large it was and if Stacie's body could fit on top of it...+

Naaaaaahhh...Nah...Heh Heh...I'll save that bit for later baby girl. Don't worry. You shall be rewarded for this whole deal here. Soon as you're finished I can start in on you.