Love isn't always enough A Jordan Knight/ Joey McIntyre fanfic

Chapter 72: Finally back in your arms

We boarded the boat and went to our room. We had two hours before the time for the sail away party.  Joe, Jordan, and I walked on the boat with Stefan and Michelle. One of the crew members took the kids for a tour of the boat before they start allowing passengers to board.  

Joe and I went to our room and made love for an hour; we showered and then got ready. We joined the kids in Jordan's room.  

"Hey, babies, I want you to listen to me; it will get really crazy. You are going to stay more in the background. Like around this deck because I have to make sure you are safe. Daddy hired two extra security guards, and they are going to be with you at all times." 

"Okay, Mom, can we go swimming?" Michelle asked.

"Um, sure, sweetie, but we are going to have to get ready for the sail away party, and the pool is right in the middle of that."

"Steph, there is the pool at the back of the ship that will be pretty much empty," Jordan said. 

"Okay, but don't you want them to be with us or at least where we can see them?"

"Sure, but I want them to enjoy their time on their first cruise. Okay, how about we make a compromise? Michelle and Stefan join us on the deck for the sail away party; you eat all meals with us and then join us one night on the deck for a themed party. The rest of the time, you two can have fun with your security detail, of course."

"Okay, Daddy," Stefan said. They both cheered and jumped up and down. 

"Does that work for you, Steph?"

"Yea, just make sure you two stay safe. Mom worries about you both. I do want you two to have fun, and when we arrive at the island, you both stay with me."

"Yes, very important you stay with your mother on the beach. Daddy and Daddy Joey will be busy entertaining our fans. I'm so glad your mother let you come so I could spend these five days with you both. In just a few more weeks, we will be back to normal; this tour will be over. Altho, Michelle will be gone when I return, so bud looks like we need to find some stuff to keep us busy. Michelle, your mom has already said you could spend the two weeks after camp with me. Stefan will be at your mom's, so we can have some time together before school."

"Yep, your Dad and I wanted to ensure you both got time with him."

Both kids hugged her, "We are so lucky you are our mom. You always make sure we are taken care of. You are a really good Mama to Michelle and me." 

Steph bent down and hugged her kids, "Thank you, Stefan, those words mean so much. I love you both so very much. You, Michelle, Griff, and Kira mean the world to me."

They spent the next four days dancing it up and having a blast. Steph and Joe spent their time together. For most shows on the lido deck, he kept her right by his side. They spent their nights making love and sleeping very little. 

Today was their last day together. They would leave for Argentina tomorrow, and Steph was sad but happy that in less than three weeks, he would be home for good.

Joey and Steph disembarked the boat and went to the hotel. Joey spent the rest of the day with Kira and Griff. Michelle and Stefan spent their time with Jordan. They all ate dinner together, and Jean and Judy were just amazed at how well they blended their families together and how well they all got along. 

They knew it was rough for Jordan when Joey and Steph first got married, but they were back to being friends again. They could also see just how much Steph loved their brother. 

The next morning, they all had to be at the airport. Stephanie and Joey walked together. Stephanie's flight departed before Joey's. He walked her to her gate. Jordan walked with his kids. 

Joey held both the twins as they walked to the gate. He hugged and kissed them both as he did with his sisters as they boarded the plane. Jordan hugged Michelle and Stefan, and then they boarded.  

He hugged Steph, "Thank you so much for allowing the kids to join us on the cruise. I missed them so much. Take care of yourself and our kids. We will see you in just under three weeks."

"Thanks, Jordan; see you then. You know I will take care of the kids." He stood off to the side while Joey and Steph said their goodbyes. 

Joey hugged her and kissed her a passionate kiss, "I am going to miss you so much, but we will be home soon. I love you, and I want you to make sure you get enough sleep. Stay safe, baby. I will be home really soon."

"I will, baby and I am going to miss you so much. I will do my best, but now I have just reset my sleeping with you, but it was worth it. I love you, baby. Have fun and enjoy the last part of your tour."

"I know, and I hate that; you look beautiful. I am one lucky son of a bitch to be married to you. I will call you as soon as we land tomorrow sometime."

He kissed her another passionate kiss and hugged her so tight. She walked to the gate, looked back, and waved at both Jordan and Joey, then she walked down the tunnel to the airplane. She wiped her tears away.