Filling The Emptiness

Becoming elderly had to had have been one of Chase's worst nightmares but it wasn't as bad with his wife securely by his side at all times. He couldn't have asked for a better lifetime with Jordan. He had gotten to see even his greatest grand kids. Awakening from his slumber he achingly threw his legs off the bed just as the sun rose and took little steps downstairs to make himself, and Jordan some coffee after brushing his teeth and washing himself in the bathroom. For being almost ninety-four years old he still found himself remotely active.
He slowly made his way up the stairs again and put the coffee on Jordan's night stand then kissed her cheek like he did every morning. "Do you want to sit by the beach today?" He asked a bit enthusiastically. "I don't mind driving today, I feel great." He told said and sat on the bed beside her to hold her hand.

Jordan opened her eyes and smiled up at him before nodding. "That would be nice." She said and sat up slowly to drink her coffee.

Chase slowly walked over to begin filling up his bag with a few necessities. "Are you going to go in the water?" He asked.

"No, probably not." Jordan shrugged and stood up, handing him a few things to put in their bag.

Chase nodded and slowly held their bag then grabbed their keys. "I'll wait for you in the car." He said and walked off to sit.

Jordan spent another ten minutes getting ready before going out and into the car beside him. "Ok we can go."

Chase nodded and began to drive to the beach. After a few minutes they arrived and he slowly tossed the blanket down onto the sand and sat down tiredly as if it had all been a work out.

"I hate being old." Jordan grumbled and sat beside him tiredly.

Chase held her hand. "We're younger today than we will be tomorrow." He reassured her.

"We're older today then we were yesterday." Jordan smirked.

Chase only chuckled at her and wrapped his arms around her nuzzling against her. "Jordan, I think I may be going soon." He said softly. "This day is far too perfect, I feel great."

"Don't say that." Jordan said quickly and pressed herself close to him.

Chase chuckled again. "Or I could just be having a good day." He pointed out.

"I hope so." Jordan murmured and kissed his cheek gently.

Chase's gaze light up and he slowly pulled out a few snacks to eat and began to eat along peacefully. "Remember when we were younger?" He asked. "When we could run on the beach and swim?"

"How could I ever forget?" Jordan asked with a grin and ate as well. "I miss that." She admitted to him with a sigh.

"The kids as babies." Chase thought along dreamily wishing he could do it all over again. As he finished up ther snack time he got to his feet and grunted a bit tiredly before extending his hand to help Jordan up.

Jordan took his hand and got up with some help. "Ugh, this old thing isn't working out for me."

"I guess we were foolish for not taking advantage of what we could do when we could do it when we younger." Chase said and kept his hand firmly around hers as he walked on the sea shore line wetting his feet.

"Yeah we were. But we should head back Chase, I don't want to break my hip out here." Jordan said and started to lead him back.

Chase gave a small laugh again and slowly leaned down to pick up their blanket then settled in the car waiting on Jordan.

Jordan got their bags and slowly made her way into the car.

Once she was in Chase began to drive home and listened as their wedding song had come on. He hadn't listened to it in years.

Jordan immediately leaned forward and turned it up to grin at him.

Chase returned the grin just as happily. It looked like the stars were aligned in his favor.