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When The Fire Burns	By : Melishere Category: 1 through F > The Big Valley Views: 711 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Teddy knew she needed to take her clothes off or Jeff would do it for her. She watched as he exposed himself and noticed nothing happened when he used his hand. The day before and last night Teddy had felt Heath’s manhood through his pants and knew that whatever was going on with Jeff was not normal.

She had just removed her skirt and was dressed only in her pantaloons and chemise. The chemise was dirty and torn but still mostly covered her.

“Come here,” Jeff said and Teddy walked slowly. She wanted to disobey his order but she knew he’d just come after her.

“Get on your knees. Put my cock in your mouth,” he demanded and Teddy knew she’d be sick again. She’d never heard that term before and what he was asking her to do made her sick to her stomach.

Jeff pushed her down and grabbed her hair, pulling her head back. He moved to push himself into her mouth when there was what could only be described as a roar. Jeff let go of Teddy and turned. Heath was on him immediately, beating him, his fists hitting him over and over. Nick pulled him off and Heath fought Nick to get back to Jeff. He wanted to kill him.

“Stop it, Heath! Teddy needs you!”

The words got Heath’s attention and he saw his wife had crawled to where her skirt was and was using to to cover herself, her hands covering her face as she sobbed. The ranch hands arrived, each man looking away from her out of respect.

“Teddy, it’s me. It’s Heath. He’s not going to hurt you anymore. I’m here,” he kept repeating over and over. Teddy finally looked up at him and Heath’s heart broke. Her face was swollen from being hit, her clothes were dirty and torn, her red hair was tangled and flying around in the wind. Heath hadn’t touched Teddy, knowing she was in shock. When she realized who was talking to her, she flung herself into his arms.

“Watch out!” Heath heard. He turned to see Jeff had found his gun and was raising it toward Heath. Shots were heard and Jeff dropped to the ground, dead.

Every hand had drawn their weapon to protect their boss’s wife. Nick too had gotten off a shot.

Heath looked at Teddy and she began to cry again.

“Let’s get you home,” he said. Heath helped Teddy up on Charger and then climbed up behind her. Teddy had calmed down but once they started moving the tears couldn’t be stopped. Heath held her gently, crooning loving words to her softly.

They reached the house and one of the hands who had followed per Nick’s instructions took Charger, promising to check the animal over and make sure he was well taken care of.

Silas had heard the commotion and came from the kitchen to see what he could do. Heath asked him for some salve and bandages and then helped Teddy up the stairs.

Heath took Teddy to the bathroom and filled the tub with warm water. He helped her undress and climb into the tub. He then helped her to gently wash the dirt from her body and then wash her hair. His mind never strayed to intimate thoughts although it was the first time he’d seen her naked. He helped her dry off, wrapped her in a robe that was hanging on the door and walked her to his room where he sat her on his bed. She had stopped crying out loud, but the tears still fell silently from her eyes. Heath knelt before her.

“Teddy, I’m going to go next door to your room and get you some clothes,” he said. Teddy nodded. Heath was back quickly and Silas met him in the hall. They walked into Heath’s room together and Heath set the clothes down next to Teddy. He turned and took the salve and bandages from the dark skinned man.

“Thank you, Silas,” Heath said.

Silas nodded. “I have some broth started that I was going to use for dinner tonight. Do you want me to bring some up?”

Heath thanked him and closed the door behind Silas. He turned to Teddy and walked over to her. He was very careful not to startle her. Before he did anything he would tell her what he was going to do as he helped her dress. Once she was dressed, Heath sat next to her on the bed. She leaned over and put her head on his shoulder.

“I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you,” Heath said, his fists tightening in anger.

“You were,” Teddy replied. “You were there right when I needed you.”

They sat in silence, Heath wanting to know what had happened so he could figure out how to help her but not wanting to ask. He knew if Jeff had compromised her, he wouldn’t reject Teddy. He realized they might be starting from scratch, all the progress made undone, but Heath would love her no matter what.

“He tried to…He put his hands on me. He ripped my clothes. But he couldn’t get himself to…” Teddy sat up and looked Heath in the eye. “Thank you for saving me.”

Heath wrapped her in his arms and both wept. Silas stood outside the door and heard the sobs. He decided not to interrupt but to go back downstairs and wait.

Nick and Mags arrived home with Nicky later that evening. Nick had spoken to Sheriff Madden and Jarrod about what had happened. He’d told Mags as well and she was desperate to get to Teddy. They all decided to wait and tell Victoria and Simon the next day so they could enjoy their wedding night. When Mags entered the house, she handed her son off to Nick. Heath and Teddy were in the parlor and Mags held Teddy close, thankful she was safe and ok. Teddy held onto Mags and wept.

“How is Milly? Is she ok?” Teddy asked when the storm had passed. Mags smiled.

“She and Jarrod Thomas Barkley II and Margaret Theodora Barkley are doing just fine. I think Jarrod is still in a little bit of shock,” Mags said chuckling.

“Twins?” Teddy asked smiling. Heath was standing next to Nick who had fixed them each a drink and he tried to control his emotions as he watched Teddy smile.

“I think she’s going to be ok,” Nick said softly for Heath’s ears alone. Heath nodded.

“He didn’t…he couldn’t, I guess. I’m just glad we got there when we did. Thank you for everything, Nick. But mostly for making sure I got to Teddy,” Heath replied.

Nick put his hand on Heath’s shoulder.

Heath took a deep breath.

“I want to give all the hands a bonus for what they did,” Heath said and Nick agreed wholeheartedly.

“Heath?” Teddy called to her husband.

Heath walked over to Teddy and sat next to her.

“Yes, darlin'?”

“Can we go see the babies tomorrow? Mags said they are at the hotel. She said Milly wanted us to come,” Teddy asked. Heath wasn’t sure if that was a good idea but then again, maybe getting out of the house for such a happy occasion would be good for them and agreed.

Nick and Mags took Nicky upstairs and turned in for the night. Heath and Teddy stayed in the parlor for a while longer sitting on the settee.

Teddy took a deep breath and turned toward her husband.

“Heath, I know we said we would wait until after Milly delivered. I’m sorry…I’m not ready for…I need some time,” she said wondering what his reaction would be. Heath gave her a small, lopsided grin causing her heart to flip flop and kissed her forehead.

“Darlin’, we have the rest of our lives,” he said softly. Teddy sighed with contentment and leaned against Heath. The two fell asleep in the parlor.

Teddy awoke a few times from nightmares and each time Heath was there to hold her and reassure her she was safe. When it was close to sunrise the two went to sit out on the porch swing to watch.
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