Good Morning Beautiful & Plans
Roll Back in Time to Earlier that Morning: Jules's Home - 3:00 am
Jules woke feeling warm, comfortable and secure. She always did when waking with Sam's arm draped over her and her back nestled against his chest. She felt his warm, regular slow breathes on her neck. Bliss is the first word that popped in her head this morning. There was nothing better than waking in his arms.
She glanced at the clock, thirty minutes until they officially had to wake up. She snuggled closer to him. Bliss she repeated in her head but there was something that was better than waking in his arms. Something much, much better. She turned in his arms so she faced him.
Gazing at his sleeping face she sighed. She loved to see him sleeping. His face lost all the cares of the world and the boyish charm was in full force. She inhaled deeply taking in his masculine scent. She allowed her eyes to fall closed reveling in the feelings and memories his scent always produced.
She opened her eyes once more to find gorgeous blue eyes watching her. How he woke so silently still intrigued her. It was almost as if he could sense she was awake. A slow sensual smile bloomed on his face. How did he always know what she was thinking?
Sam felt Jules move and turn towards him in his arms. He heard her inhale deeply. He thoroughly enjoyed waking like this. He could tell this morning would be great. Well to be honest with himself any morning he awoke with Jules in arms was great.
He opened his eyes without changing his breathing and gazed upon her. He could use every flattering descriptor in the world to describe what he saw and nothing would be quite right or enough, they all fell short. But he settled on beautiful and sexy this morning.
Her soft flawless skin had a glow to it this morning. Her hair was sleep mused and disarrayed with a few stray curly locks across her cheek. Sam caressed her face with his eyes taking in her dark chocolate brown eyelashes splayed against her lightly tanned skin. He traced along the arch of her delicate brows and moved down her refined cheekbones.
Sam's eyes continued down her jawline and his gaze stopped at the pulse faintly seen on her graceful neck. Sam knew when she sensed he was awake. He also sensed her need which was in sync with his need. A slow sensual smile bloomed on his face.
In his rough, gravelly morning voice he said "Good morning beautiful." Sam leaned over and captured her lips in a soft, slow burning kiss. They had time this morning. He could take it slow.
His arm tightened on her waist and pulled her closer as he deepened the kiss. Jules arm moved to the back of his head and pulled him closer as her fingers threaded through his hair. The taste of him ignited the slow burn deep inside her. Her undoing nearly always was his rough, need filled call of her name. That one word told her everything he felt for her.
"Jules" Sam groaned out as hunger burned and passion increased. Kisses increased in fervor, given and received with equal need. Both sets of hands roamed to known sensual spots exploring and igniting small fires of pleasure. Their need burned as hot, intense and all consuming as a lit match applied to a bed of dry tinder in an oxygen rich environment.
He felt when her body reached the same point of no return as his. Sam rolled on top of Jules and two become one. Sam moved slow and languid at first savoring the sensation of each other and stoking the flames. Need driven fire increased their pace. As the fire roared they reached the flash-point within seconds of each other.
Fires banked for the moment Sam rolled to his side taking Jules with him. They laid spent and satiated in each other's arms. Jules rested her head on his chest and listened to his rapidly beating heart as it began to slow to it normal pace. Her hand moved to caress his face and she felt his hand drawing slow circles on her back.
They lay there basking in the afterglow neither needing to speak. Their minds were uncannily linked. All that was truly needed between them right now was touch. Body connected to body. Together.
Jules sensed then felt his need growing again. In a husky, well-loved voice Jules said "Hey soldier, ready for another tour." She kissed the swiftly beating pulse at his neck then moved to straddle him. His eyes locked with hers. She was blown away at the intensity and desire in his eyes. They bore into the inner recesses of her soul claiming her as his forever.
Keeping their gazes locked she began a slow rocking. His hands moved to her hips forcing a quicker, deeper pace. The apex came fast and furious this time and she collapsed onto his chest. Jules lay there as his arms encircled her never wanting to move.
Here with Sam was perfect. She felted wholly loved and cared for in his arms. Nothing bad would ever happen to her while she was held gently within his strong, protective arms. In Sam's arms was where she wanted to be always.
Sam sighed deeply. With Jules in his arms, in his life, he could live. She was his heart, his passion, his sexy sniper chick. Life was great.
Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz.
Sam's long arm reached out and hit the alarm clock silencing the annoying sound. Jules lifted her head, smiled and said "I guess it's time for you to get up."
A boyish, mischievous grin covered Sam's face as he said "Done that twice already. Not sure a third is in me at the moment."
Jules giggled and punched him lightly in the arm "Sam your incorrigible." Then she rolled onto her side of the bed and stood up.
Sam raised himself on his elbows "But that's what you love about me." He gave her a WOW smile.
Her eyes sparkled as she said "Just one of the things. Now get your butt out of bed and into the shower. We were almost late yesterday and I don't want to repeat that."
"You know if we shower together I might manage a third" Sam baited Jules.
Jules grabbed her light robe and threw it on "Nope not happening today. That's why we were almost late yesterday. I'll go start breakfast. You in the shower now."
Sam rolled out of bed and stood stretching his arms wide. Jules walked close to him on her way out the door and his hands snaked out and grabbed her pulling her back to his chest. He leaned down and inhaled deeply. Plain and simple he was addicted to her. At the nape of her neck he brushed a soft kiss then said "Please coffee and no mango smoothie this morning."
How could she resist "Coffee it is for you then." She pulled out of his light embrace and headed for the door. She stopped at the door and turned.
She watched his long, slow stride to the bathroom taking in his full body. She never saw the scars that littered his body from more injuries than she cared to ever count. All she saw was the breath-taking man she loved with her whole heart and soul. Life would have no meaning without him.
As he entered the bathroom she shook herself out of her post love-making daze and padded down the stairs to make breakfast.
Sam bounded down the stairs completely energized for the day. Instantly the aroma of fresh brewed coffee wafted around him along with another delicious aroma. He smiled. She was amazing. He entered the kitchen and there on the small island breakfast bar sat a steaming cup of coffee and an omelet.
Jules was seated in front of him sipping her mango protein smoothie. "Ah thanks Jules. You are the best. I'm starving." He slid out the stool and sat down picking up the coffee and taking a drink.
As he dug into the breakfast Jules rose "I'll be ready in fifteen."
Nodding Sam swallowed then said "I got the dishes. You want the rest of your smoothie to go?" Jules nodded yes then headed for the stairs.
While Jules showered and dressed Sam finished breakfast. He transferred the rest of Jules smoothie to the to go cup then washed and put away the dishes.
Fifteen minutes later they met at the bottom of the stairs. Giving Jules a boyish grin Sam asked "So what's today's tactical entry plan?"
Jules laughed "Well, seeing that I quote gave you a ride home from the Goose last night because you swilled more beer than you could hold and your truck is still at the barn. I guess it would be okay for us to arrive together. We just need to approach the entrance from your direction not mine."
Sam leaned down and kissed her lightly on the cheek, wanting more, but knowing it was time to transition back to best friend mode. But he couldn't help saying "I'm gonna have to fake drunk off my ass more often so we can arrive together."
Jules kissed him back the same way completing their transition ritual "Well if you do you're gonna have Ed and the Boss on your butt sending you to AA or counseling thinking the job is getting to you."
"Well there's that." Sam sighed heading out the door. Someday he thought. Someday they would be able to be out in the open. But for now it was their secret. Not a soul either of them knew was in on their secret.
It was hard to maintain the façade some days. Both wished they could share their secret happiness with the people that meant the most to them, the team. But both had realized that was not possible.
So for now, they maintained their secret because life was too short and they needed each other to survive. That bastard Toth had made them both realize it. They knew being together carried some risks, some might say unacceptable risk. But to them the unacceptable risk was not being together.
Fisheries on Port Lands – 4:00 am
He paced back and forth tapping his forehead in the upstairs room. His plan was just about set. Months and months of observation, planning and preparation had gone into this. There was nothing more he loved than a good game of hide and seek coupled with a treasure hunt.
But those were just the tools to achieve his real goal. His goal was in reach and it would be fun to watch it play out. Sure there was simple approach but what fun was there in going about it simply.
"Master. I just got word from Saul that the candy factory and the bike shops are set. Kwon is finishing at the warehouses. Pedro is nearly finished here. All the other locations are completely set too except for the Blue Wing Door Supplies. Keith is having difficulty with the stooge he arranged for that location" Zhang stated.
"What's the problem?" a gruff voice said.
"Seems the idiot is high as a kite right now. Keith doesn't think he will be down in time" Zhang responded.
"Whack him and get a replacement. Just make sure who ever it is can play the part convincingly. It has to appear that he is giving out the second location unwillingly and at the last minute. Otherwise the team is unlikely to split up. I need them to split for this to work. Oh and get rid of Keith too, he failed me here. I don't like flies in my ointment." the gruff voice said with no emotion.
Zhang nodded and ran off to do as his master instructed him to do immediately. His master was more than a touch crazy and vicious at the same time. If he kept his mouth shut and did as told he just might survive another day.
SRU HQ Briefing Room – 7:00 am
Spike plopped into the chair next to Sam with a huge grin on his face "So buddy ya ready for the game this coming Saturday. I got us sweet tickets. Reds against Montreal."
Sam grinned back "Looking forward to it."
Jules walked in catching the tail end of the conversation and asked "Looking forward to what?"
Scooting forward to the table Spike said "Sam and I are taking in the TFC Reds against Montreal."
She smiled "Boys day out I take it. Beers, hot dogs and soccer. Sounds like fun." Jules watched as Sam and Spike both nodded then started making plans for game day.
Jules sat down and leaned back and let her mind wander a bit watching the two guys. Nothing had changed in all these years. Those two were more than just friends, they were brothers. They were always there for one another.
After she had broken up with Sam when she had returned to the team, Spike had been there for Sam. Actually Spike had been there for both of them even though he had no clue they had been dating and were the source of each other's sadness. All Spike saw was his friends were in need and he did everything in his power to help them.
She almost laughed out loud when she remembered the day after Spike and Lou took Sam to a Mexican bar and they all got hammered. Christ Ed was so mad at them for coming in hung over. But Spike had seen that Sam was sad and tried to help.
It was during that time both Spike and she realized Sam had no one he hung out with except the team. They had been clueless before then. His few real friends were still in JTF2 and always away. There was Jim, but their schedules and days off never quite matched.
That's when Spike started inviting Sam to hang out after hours with him and Lou. It was then their friendship started turning into true brotherhood. In retrospect she was damned glad of it.
If not for the close connection between Sam and Spike they may have lost Spike after Lou's death. Sam had been there for Spike after Lou died. He went out of his way to take care of Spike. Even so far as to incur the wrath of Ed for participating in and devising many pranks. And the way Sam got Spike over his hurdle dealing with bombs; that was ingenious. Spike now had a good friendship with Angus and often consulted for him.
Jules smiled at the two guys; the love of her life and her brother. She couldn't imagine life without either of them. As the Boss entered she was pulled from her thoughts.
Greg entered the briefing room and noted all were present "Morning children. Let's get started. First up, we have a training drill with Team Two in one week. Same one that Team Three and Four just completed last night. Ed will go over our training plans in a moment."
Clicking the remote for the display screen he brought up several photos. "Guns and Gangs wanted us to be aware there is increased activity between the Black Dragons and the Crimson Eagles."
Wordy interjected "I thought the Crimson Eagles were all but shut down four years ago after Sam took out Pedro Basto."
Greg grimaced "True but G&G has informed us that they have slowly regrouped over the years under the leadership of Basto's younger brother Paco. The man on the right is Paco Basto the man on this left is the leader of the rival gang Yin Wing. Paco's gang have been actively encroaching into the Black Dragons area of operations. As I said this is just an awareness bulletin, nothing active for us."
After taking a sip of coffee Greg continued bringing up a map of the GTA with an area circled "Vice alerts us to an undercover operation taking place in the Stockyards District. We are to steer clear of that area when patrolling until further notice."
Clicking off the display Greg said "Lastly a bulletin from the RCMP indicates that they have serial killer that is targeting young women. We are being notified because the killer has been leaving a trail of bodies across the country. There have been two in BC, two in Alberta, one in Saskatchewan, three in Manitoba. They believe he has now struck in Ontario because the scene fits the MO." Greg continued to give them details on the MO of the serial killer.
When he finished the rest of the announcements and details Greg smiled and said "No warrants today. So unless we get a hot call, we'll call it a training day. Ed you want to go over your training plans to prepare for next week's drill?"
Ed reviewed his plans for training with the team. When he was done the team went to gear up. On the way out Spike said "We really need to plan a training scenario around bombs. We never get those; always hard tactical entries."
Wordy laughed "Don't worry Spike you'll get a chance to shine. Remember you're our geek with awesome combat skills."
Jules chimed in "I think he just wants an opportunity to blow stuff up. We haven't had a bomb call in ages."
"Getting rusty there buddy?" Sam teased patting Spike's back. Then more seriously Sam said "You know you might just want to plan a visit to Angus soon. Blaze tells me he's cooking up some new bomb tech device."
That was the wrong thing to say and Greg, Wordy, Ed and Jules all glared at Sam as Spike launched into a very animated, detailed and boring explanation of the latest bomb tech. After gearing up with paintball guns the team headed to the training house to practice entry and clearing skills.
An hour later, the team was relaxed and in good spirits after an hour long, fun and productive training session. The team always enjoyed these training sessions. Each liking the opportunity to hone their skills without a real threat to anyone.
On their way back to the barn to clean up Ed said "So Greg, I hear Clark and Dean have plans this weekend."
Smiling Greg said "Yeah. Dean wants to go to that indoor go kart race track that just opened."
"Sounds like fun. We should join them. Make it a father/son day out" Ed replied. They started to make plans.
Jules looked to Wordy "Anything special planned with your girls or Shel for this weekend Wordy?"
"Nah, just kicking back really. I might take Shel to dinner and a movie on Saturday night. How about you?" Wordy answered.
Jules grinned. She would be Sam-less all Saturday so she could start her next home improvement project. It was funny how those plans always took a backseat to spending time with Sam. He refused to paint with her, fearing a repeat of coming into work with the same paint on their bodies. "Nothing much. Was thinking I might paint the basement. Been putting it off for a while."
Wordy laughed "Sounds like work to me instead of fun."
Jules lightly punched him "Painting is very relaxing. Gives a girl time to slow down and just think."
"If you say so. If you want more fun I have a few rooms that could use a new coat of paint. You could come relax at my house" Wordy countered grinning.
Sam looked to Ed "So what's next on our training plan for today?"
Ed was about to answer when the claxon alarm rang. Winnie called out over the loudspeaker "Team One. Hot Call. Armed abduction of two children from Westin-Sakes Elementary School."
Team One raced to the barn to gear up.
