Winter in LA, was very gracious . Sam had gotten used to her warmth along the years elapsed and felt comfortably at home. Sure he missed his son, the morning workouts together, baseball and basketball watching TV, sharing their conversations with him in his garage ... but he was happy for him and proud of his results . He was showing unusual maturity in a boy his age. He was a jovial, healthy, great guy , which filled him with satisfaction.
Besides, he looked after ' Cheers' in the evenings. Samuel collaborated with Frasier on the matters of business, and in a recent phone conversation , he had commented that a former client , had warned the great resemblance of Samuel with his father, to the point of being stunned when saw him behind the bar . Samuel quickly clarified that he was not seeing visions , he was the son of Sam Malone and now he was in charge of the bar. The man was captured by the sympathy of Samuel , and since then, he had frequented the bar a few more times.
All these things of joy filled the heart of Sam . But in LA, was 'Home Run' , his other offspring, their growing business. This was entirely his and Diane. Together they had raised the business. So it was also very special.
David , the bartender, and Julia , the waitress , assisted him in the task, as Sam boasted his vast administrative experience gained through the years, and even he had gotten familiar with computers for management by their accounts. Still, if he had questions, a problem, he resorted to Diane , who was involved guiding him as best she could .
Sam always used to withdraw home before the close of the bar . For this task was David, an awake and responsible boy, and Julia, who was certainly contrary everything to Carla : friendly, helpful, and very loving. Anyway, Sam always missed the dry humor of his friend Carla.
Diane and Sam were going out that night for dinner at a restaurant. That was the positive side of being alone again : enjoy their privacy, each other's company ... Although they found the house big now , sometimes commented that when they would have grandchildren, these could play freely in the garden, or they might even have their own room when they were with them.
But, what the hell, they were alone now! . And nothing they liked more that spend time together.
Sam came home directly from the bar to take a shower and to get ready. Diane preceded him that night and was already making up.
- I take a shower and I'm very quickly, 'said Sam .
- Take your time , baby , how about the bar? - Diane reassured him .
- All quiet ,there are work and that's good.
- Where we to have dinner ? She asked
- It´s a surprise, I know you will like it.
Within half an hour, Sam and Diane were in the car on the way to the restaurant. When they arrived, for Diane was a pleasantly surprised. It was an Italian restaurant that she loved and had a letter of local wines as selected.
-Oh, baby ! -Diane said to Sam looking at him with a grin- Thanks, you know I love coming here.
- You're welcome, honey, I want this to be a special night.
Once seated at the table, Diane held in his hand a glass of Chianti wine , and Sam his usual soda.
- I want to provide for us , -said Sam- for this new stage that begin you and I together,as before, except that I love you more now than then.
Diane smiled, almost shedding tears .
- Do you really love me more now than when we got married ? Diane asked excitedly .
- That when we got married and when we first met- Sam replied- Each lived experience with you brings me closer to you and can only say that I am happy . Whether you 're in Boston or here, or when we traveled to Europe. What I like is to be by your side and I am sure that I was right when I married you.
- Do you know ? I was afraid that you would regret having left Boston. I also sometimes miss it - confessed Diane .
-But, honey , if we are constantly traveling there , and even more since Samuel began the University, ... Sam said as he took her hands.
- Yeah, I guess you're right . I also feel happy ... - Diane seemed to think aloud.
- But you miss Samuel ... -said Sam-, he was feeling the same .
-Of course! But it is the law of life,- Diane admitted-
- I know, I know - Sam confirmed, and transmited a bit of sadness for the distance.
The dinner was exquisite. They talked a little of everything : About Diane´s editor and his insistence that she would change some details of her latest novella, about bars : ' Cheers' and 'Home Run'. They were saying that Samuel was doing a very good management of Cheers , and he brought very good ideas to Frasier. Of course , when they talked about his son, they were particularly proud and happy . Also, they talked about how well they had spent in their anniversary trip to Europe.
It was past midnight when they entered their home. Diane served herself a peach liqueur. Sam sat back stretching his long legs on a footstool lounge . Diane sat beside her on the sofa.
- You want to take something?, tea for example - Diane offered him- 'll get it fast...
- No, honey ,stay here . Did you have fun?
- Oh ,yeah- Diane said.
They looked each other and kissed on the lips. Twice gently , then was a long, slow kiss . When they kissed felt butterflies fluttering in the stomach. It was so great the sensation! The two knew that always would exist that energy between them.
- Let us go to the bedroom- Sam whispered suggestively-
Diane could only nod . Sam was such a handsome man..., his graying hair , soft grooves over time had marked on his face, but that did nothing more that accentuate their masculinity. Also was in top form, he wasn´t excusing his daily jogging and gym two or three times a week. She couldn´t resist his charms and even less to his tenderness.
Once in the room, Diane went to the bathroom to change . Sam looked forward her appearance in fine lingerie . Meanwhile, he took off almost all clothing and carefully placed it in the rack. He decided to wait inside the bed.
Diane left the bathroom , her perfume was intoxicating , smiled him and without a word walked over to him, climbed in bed and hugged him . He pulled her close and kissed her neck gently, caressing her shoulders, pulled down the straps of her nightgown.
Connected their lips, were now enjoying together in a whirlwind of passion. They were alone in the middle of their universe and were happy. Having reached the pinnacle of pleasure, the sleep wanted beat them, but their eyelids would not surrender easily to the tyranny of tired they felt. Still they wanted to talk a while. Facing each other, holding hands, the warm duvet covering their naked bodies…
-Has been a wonderful night , 'said Diane .
- I do not know what time it is, but I do not care-Sam whispered- .
- and the work tomorrow? - Diane smiled-.
- I will go with very suspicious eye circles ... - Sam laughed .
- I have more luck , I haven´t get up early . Are not you jealous ?
- Ah ! that´s why you've unleashed your lust , Ms. Malone.
- you 're irresistible -said Diane smiling.
- You really are wonderful... -Sam said-, but we should sleep... , isn´t it?
- I´m agree, but hold me- said Diane-.
There were still a couple of hours for the new day . Sam and Diane slept embraced immersed in a deep sleep. Suddenly, that peace was disturbed by the shrill sound of the telephone on the Sam´s nightstand.
- Good morning Sam Did I wake you? .
- David? -Sam asked sleepily- .
- Chief, forgive me for interrupting , but something happened ...
- Tell me David .
- Julia has had an accident.
- How do you say? - Sam asked altered .
Diane looked to Sam strangely .
-Well, you see ... -explained David- she was climbing the ladder to pick up a box of bottles and she slipped and has a sprained ankle. She complained a lot and I took her to the hospital. Doctors have immobilized leg in a splint.
- But she is ok? -Sam was worried about Julia-
- Yes chief, but she will be sidelined a few days.
- Of course!
- Now, what do we do? - David consulted.
- Let me think. Just tell Julie that she must rest. Then we talked.
- Okay, chief, bye.
- Give her a kiss from me.
Sam hung up and was thoughtful .
- What happened, Sam? -Diane asked .
- Julia has had a little mishap ,-said Sam in tone a bit worried-...has a ankle sprain. She can´t work in a few days.
-What a bummer ! What do we do ?
- I don´t know -Sam confessed- I will have to find a substitute waitress.
- No Sam , won´t be necessary ,-'said Diane- .
- What do you mean ?
- I will be the substitute waitress.
-You? !- Sam said.
- Yeah, why not ? -Diane said proudly- I have experience .
- I think you already forgot- Sam said smiling- .
- No way hon, -Diane protested- or do you think that the apron doesn´t really suit me?
- You mean dressed or naked? - Sam continued joking .
Diane laughed heartily.
- Truly I tell you, Sam - she said seriously- Don´t worry . I'll take care . Rise up now, we´ll go late.
Sam smiled and looked at Diane with skepticism. He didn´t want to get up so early, and less after that torrid night , but as usually happened... finally he obeyed ... and he rose .
... Soon, next chapter.
