Love and Tragedy

[jessie]

This is also in memory of all the people that lost their lives during the Japan tragedy just recently. My Prayers and thoughts go out to all the people that lost loved ones, or their homes, may everything get better for them real soon.

Here is another shot story for Luke and Reid, for you Sanda.

Chapter 1

Luke and Reid were on their honeymoon. Luke was a little disappointed, that they were on a honeymoon/ business trip. Reid had to travel for a convention for Oakdale Memorial. He decided to take Luke, because the convention was 3 days, and they were going to be here for 7 days. They just arrived, the night before they loved Japan it was so beautiful. They rode in the limo holding hands, looking into each others eyes. They drove to the Hilton Hotel, and walked inside. They were taken to their suite, it was so amazing, they both just loved it. That night, they both made love all night, the next morning, Luke was devastated, that Reid had to leave him. Reid kissed him goodbye, and left by taxi to a convention downtown. Luke was a little depressed, but he knew this was going to happen. He got in the shower, and than got out changing. He planned to go sightseeing alone, maybe he could buy something really nice for Reid. He decided to walk, and he was going into all the stores. The people were nice, he was happy he learned some words before he got here. He bought Reid a really nice housecoat, but he knew Reid would whine about it being silk. Luke was smiling, he couldn't get the image of Reid out of his mind. He was the most handsomest man on earth. Luke giggled, "Get a grip Luke, you have it bad for your Doc". He smiled but all of a sudden he felt something, that shocked him, knocking him to the ground. Luke looked up, and saw stuff crashing around him. He jumped up screaming, as he bumped into someone else. They were yelling, he didn't have to speak the language, he knew they were scared just like him. He was running, when he put his hands over his ears, as cars were crashing into each other. He didn't know what to do, all he could think about was Reid, was he ok, or was in trouble too? He turned back, seeing a store crash to the ground, and debris go flying everywhere. He went to his knee's , and at that moment, he never prayed more that God would protect him, and Reid, and everyone else, but he knew his Prayers might not be answered in time.

Reid and thousands of other Doctors were listening to the conference. They all jump when the building shook, and everything started to shift, making everyone scream. Reid went to stand up, but he was knocked backward. He didn't know what was going on, but he knew it had to be a earthquake. He screamed out Luke's name, he got up running to the entrance. He heard someone screaming, he turned seeing a woman pinned under a lot of debris. He ran over touching her face, she was bleeding, but she was alive. He tried to pull the debris up, but it was too heavy. He yelled for help, but everyone was frantic, screaming, many hurt, and some in shock. A young Doctor ran over, and together Reid and the Doctor got the debris off of her. She was shaking, Reid and the Doctor look at each other, they saw her die right in front of them. They tried to safe her, but they couldn't. Reid took his jacket off putting it over her. He grabbed the Doctor, yelling, "Come on lets get out of this building". They both ran outside, but they were not prepared for what they were about to see.

To be continued.

[melindajo2000]

great start, it was awful what has happened in Japan

[Sanda]

Great start to your new story Jessie. OMG it was awful what happened in Japan. Please let Reid and Luke be OK.

[Sanda]

OMG what an awful way for Reid and Luke to start out their married life as husband and husband.

[jessie]

This is sad Sanda, but trust me, I won't let you down, with this story.
Chapter 2

Reid walked outside, and he couldn't believe the destruction that was right in front of him. He saw people on the streets hurt, and buildings all destroyed. He ran over helping some people. He was frantic, he was in Doctor's mode, but he was worried about Luke. He prayed he was safe, he was trying to calm people down, they were hysterical. Reid helped get some people in ambulances, and than he ran down the street. He had to get to the hotel, and Luke. He was running, he had to stop many times, to help people, some with minor injuries, but many were critical. He pulled out his cell phone, but knew he wouldn't get a signal. He whispered, "Luke I'm coming". It was 1 hour later, he finally helped many people, but he was running as fast as he could to the hotel. He turned the corner, and he fell to his knees. The Hotel was gone, it was completely destroyed. He went running down the street screaming Luke's name. He was pushed back, the Police didn't want anyone near the damaged buildings. He screamed, "Please I have to find Luke, he was in that hotel"

"Sir if anyone was in that Hotel when it went down, they probably are gone, I'm sorry".

"No, you can't just give up"

"We have people over there now looking for survivors, Sir please stand back". Reid was shaking, he couldn't lose Luke this way, he felt tears come to his eyes. He hated that Luke was all alone, he must have been so scared. Reid felt someone touch his shoulder, he turned thinking it was Luke.

"Sir you are looking for the young gentleman that you booked in with"?

"Yes have you seen him"?

"No Sir, but he wasn't in there, he went out just before the earthquake hit".

"Oh God thank you, but where did he go"?

"He said he was going shopping for his guy"

"Oh he has to be ok, thank you". Reid ran down the street, looking into stores, looking at people sitting on the ground. He couldn't find Luke, he was so scared, where would he be? He walked over to the Police Officers, he pulled out a picture of Luke.

"Have you seen this man"?

"No". The Officer shook his head no".

Reid ran around showing everyone Luke's picture. They all were saying they didn't see him. Reid stood in the middle of the street, and screamed out Luke's name, several times. He didn't get a answer, he kept walking, hoping he would see him eventually. It was 2 hours later, he sat on the curb, putting his hands over his face. "Luke where are you"?

A lady walked over sitting down, putting her hand on his knee.

Reid looked at her, she whispered, "My Baby, I can't find my baby". She said it in her language, but Reid knew the language, because he learned it before he came. He knew a lot of words, but not all, but he understood what she was saying.

"Where was your baby"? He tried to translate it , she seemed to understand.

"Daycare".

"Where"?

She pointed to a building, Reid stared at it, he knew if her baby was in there it wouldn't survive. He felt tears come to his eyes, he hated this, what could he say to this woman, to make her understand, her baby is probably gone.

She took his hand, "Help me".

The only thing Reid could do is hug her.

[melindajo2000]

oh how sad for the lady . I really hope Reid finds Luke soon. Jessie you have a way of conveying emotion that really tugs at the heartstrings- I love it. not just sad emotion to, you write happiness, love, anger, jealousy, all sorts of emotion. good job

[Sanda]

OMG Jessie this chapter was sooo sad. OMG I feel soo bad for the poor lady who lost her baby. I am soo happy that Reid was there and that he held the woman. I hope and pray that Reid finds Luke alive.

[jessie]

Chapter 3

Reid was relieved when the Lady saw a family member, and she ran to them. She was hysterical, Reid walked over trying to tell her he had to go. He had to find Luke, he prayed he didn't lose him. The lady hugged him, they didn't talk but Reid knew she was mourning but grateful for what he did. Reid knew it wasn't much, but she needed someone, and he couldn't leave her, even though he wanted to run to find Luke . He walked down the street, and was looking at all the people, his heart was racing he knew the chance Luke was hurt or worse was a strong possibility. He yelled out Luke's name, but he got no reply. He saw Paramedics he ran over asking them if they saw Luke? He showed them a picture. They said they didn't see him, Reid said thank you, he ran to the hospital running inside. He saw people all over the place bleeding, and in pain. He ran over to the desk showing them a photo of Luke. She looked but shook her head saying she didn't see him, but with everything going on it could be possible she missed him. He ran around looking at people. He looked down the hall seeing a man standing against the wall just staring into space. Reid ran down the hall, "Luke , Luke is that you"? The man turned but Reid stopped it wasn't Luke.

"I'm sorry I thought you were someone else"

"I lost my Wife, she was only 3 feet away from me, I couldn't save her"

"I'm so sorry"

"This is our honeymoon, I wanted to come here but she wanted Hawaii, how can I tell her parents"?

Reid felt sick he walked over, "Sit down, I'm so sorry for your loss"

"She was so beautiful, why her not me"?

"Listen to me this isn't your fault"

"It is why didn't I go to Hawaii"? The man ran down the hall, Reid yelled but he kept running. Reid wanted to run after him, but he needed to find Luke, he was getting real scared now. He looked around, and helped some people, but he realized Luke wasn't here. He walked outside seeing people walking their loved ones in. He had tears come to his eyes. He yelled out Luke's name as he sat on a bench, putting his hands over his face. All he could see was Luke's face, and he knew he might be hurt calling for him, and he was letting him down. He got up running, he didn't know where he was running too, but he wouldn't stop until he found Luke, he can't lose him now.

[Sanda]

OMG poor Reid. I hope he finds Luke really soon.

[melindajo2000]

I feel bad for Reid I hope he finds Luke soon. Great update Jessie

[jessie]

Chapter 4

Reid stopped running he saw a park, he was so devastated. He was replaying the last moment he was with Luke. He knew he could be gone, but he couldn't imagine losing him now. He walked over sitting on a bench, looking around at all the destruction, and heartache. He started to cry, when he heard someone say, "Reid".

Reid turned he couldn't believe his eyes, Luke was standing there in front of him. He was in shock, his face was bleeding, but he was alive. Reid jumped up, "OMG I was looking everywhere for you".

"I was looking for you too Reid it was awful, I saw people dying in front of my eyes, it was so horrible" Reid hugged him, "I know but your OK, you are OK right"?

"I think maybe my ribs are broken, and my head hurts, but I'm fine"

"This is truly a miracle, we are OK, I love you Richie Rich". Luke started to cry, he was shaking as they sat down. Luke whispered, "What are we going to do, our hotel is basically gone, our passports, were in there"

"Don't worry about that, let me see your ribs"

"Here"?

"Yeah here is fine, I don't think anyone will mind" Luke lifted his shirt Reid touched his ribs, and Luke pulled away. "Yes they are broken but they can't do much, but you will have to be checked out to make sure there is no internal bleeding"

"I'm fine but are you hurt"?

"Few bruises, I'm fine but I thought I lost you. I didn't think I could go on if I lost the only person I gave my heart to"

"I know I felt the same way, I thought I was in some movie where I lost the love of my life, and I was all alone in some strange place, and I didn't know where to go. I kept walking, and walking, and I saw you walk into the park. I couldn't believe my eyes, but when I got closer, I realized it was you. I was so lost Reid, you are my life, I realize that more than ever. I will never lose you again".

Reid touched his face, as they both kiss. Reid whispered, "Lets get you to the hospital, than we will have to go to the American Embassy about our passports".

"Yeah I want to go home". Reid smiled, "We will as soon as we can". They got up Reid wrapped his arms around Luke, and they walked back to the hospital. They both knew they could have lost everything, but they were given a second chance, and they knew they would never take it for granted.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I am soo happy that Reid and Luke reunited. I hope that Luke's ribs are going be OK after he gets them fixed up. I hope that they get to go home really soon.

[melindajo2000]

I'm glad they found each other again

[jessie]

Chapter 5

Reid and Luke went to the hospital , and had Luke checked out. He did have some broken ribs, but no internal injuries. They left the hospital, and went to the American Embassy, and were told it would be 3 days before all the paper work was arranged so they had no choice but to stay there until than. Luke was worried they had no money all their belongings were gone. They arranged everything, and put them up in a hotel until everything was arranged, and they could return home. They were driven to the hotel, and they went inside. It wasn't like the hotel they were staying at but it was clean, and the people were really friendly. They were taken to their room, and were given some money to buy a few things to wear, and some personal stuff they may need. They thanked them, and shut the door, Reid walked over laying on the bed. Luke took his shirt off, and whispered, "God I smell bad, I need a shower"

"Come here"

"No I need to shower, I am a mess"

Reid sat up, "We could have lost everything Luke, I seen so many people hurt, and all I could think about was you. I didn't know where you were, and if you were dead or alive"

"Me too, I wanted to cry, but I kept looking, and when I saw you on the bench I just about gave up hope of finding you."

"Me too"

Luke walked over sitting beside Reid, and whispered, "Lets get a shower, and get some sleep you look exhausted"

"Shower together who is being bad"

"Come on you can wash my back". Reid followed Luke into the bathroom, and they slowly undressed each other. They kept looking into each others eyes, they so needed each other, and they were not going to let each other out of their sight until they got home. Reid was blessed when Luke finally realized he wanted him, and the thought of losing him was to hard to bare. They both got in the shower, the water felt heavenly on them. They were sore from head to toe, but that didn't matter they were together again. Luke touched Reid's face, and whispered, "We are alive forget about what we saw, and focus on me"

Reid pulled him close as their lips came together so passionately. Reid held Luke so close he felt if he let go he would lose him again.

"Reid calm down I'm not going anywhere"

"No you are not" Reid suddenly needed Luke more than he has ever needed anyone or anything before. He pushed Luke toward the wall, and moved against him, making Luke moan out his name. They were kissing, and caressing each other as Reid whispered, "I need you now Richie Rich"

"What are you waiting for"?

They came together as one , and it was frantic yet sensual. They needed to feel alive again, they both felt dead inside the last view days. They knew life was short, and they could lose everything , and they were not going to take anything for granted. They both came to their release holding each other both so exhausted to speak but just looking into each others eyes they knew this moment would be a moment they would never forget. Luke whispered, "Can you wash my back now"

Reid smiled, "Sure Luke" He did he suddenly felt tears come to his eyes as he whispered, "Thanks Luke"

Luke turned, "Reid what is wrong"?

"Nothing I'm happy, I'm truly happy, you know how hard this is for me to say. I feel guilty so many people lost their lives, and I'm happy is that wrong"

Luke touched his face, "You deserve it we both do, I love you Reid Oliver"

"I love you more Luke Snyder"

They stayed in the shower for a while longer just letting the water run over them as they hugged each other.

[Sanda]

Sweet update Jessie. Reid and Luke are so cute and adorable together in this chapter. I feel horrible for Reid and Luke seeing all of that tragedy in Japan. I don't blame Reid and Luke for not letting each other out of their sights until they get home.