In expectation of arrival by Roo
Jim put on a neutral face as he turned round scanning the loft for anything he'd forgotten to do.
Windows- check
Fridge-check
Set video for game- check
Luggage- check
Blair---check
"Can we go yet?" Blair asked practically bouncing up and down like a four year old.
"You got everything?"
"Yup, you know me- I always travel light. Besides it's not as if we're off to the middle of nowhere- it's New York Jim. We forget something we can replace it easy."
"Okay then, let's get to the airport!"
As they set off in the truck Jim wondered why he was excited. It was a long weekend break- 4 nights. No big deal. Nothing work related. Just some down time. Given their run of luck in recent camping trips they decided to do something completely different for a change- a city break.
"I can't believe you've never been to the Big Apple," Blair said.
"Why not? America's a big place. Sure I've been to Georgia with the army- training and a couple of other places but not the east coast. How different can it be?"
"Bigger, noisier from what I can remember. I was there as a kid with Naomi. She sent me a postcard in May 2001 the last time she hooked up with friends there. You really don't mind about going to the museums and stuff, Jim?"
"No, I want to see what they've got. I want to visit Ellis Island and go up the Empire State building too."
"Jim, you romantic you!"
"No!" Jim laughed, "I just want to see the view!"
"Good point.It's okay to be excited Jim, we're on holiday!"
"Okay," Jim smiled back at him.
But being the worrier that he was, a slight niggle poked at the back of his head. Would he find it too distracting to concentrate properly and zone? What if 'something' happened..? he sighed and tried to cover his anxiety. At least he could cope with the plane- he quickly checked his pocket for the earplugs Blair gave him.
He could do this- he was a grown man for Pete's sake. Besides he had his Guide with him. In more ways than one, he grinned to himself- imagining Blair talking nineteen to the dozen about exhibits in any of the museums they were going to visit.
The Sentinel was heading for new territory if only for a few days….