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Part Two: Questions
Three hours later Brennan and Shalimar were departing on the Helix for their vacation and Shalimar couldn't wait. She'd been pestering Brennan the whole time wanting to know where they were going and he couldn't deny her any longer.
"Fine Shal, I'll tell you where we're going. We are going to Washington, Steven's Pass to be exact."
"Washington D.C.? Why are we going there?"
"We're not. We are going to Washington State. You know on the west coast, north of Oregon, South of Canada."
"Shut up Bren! I'm not stupid I just assumed D.C. when you said Washington." Shalimar snapped back.
"I know, I was just teasing. Now we're going to land this at a town north of Steven's Pass and then drive down because there is no way, even in this beauty, that I could land in that weather."
"That's fine, just wake me when we get there."
Shalimar pulled her legs up and just fell asleep in the chair while Brennan watched. He couldn't believe she had said yes. She was the most beautiful person in the world and he loved her with all his heart and she had said yes.
Shal had slept so soundly that Brennan hated to wake her but after four hours, he had landed and they needed to leave.
"Hey sleepy head, time to wake up," Brennan said softly as he bent down to give her a slight kiss. "We're there. You don't want to sleep away the entire vacation."
"Where are we? Where are we leaving the Helix? What if Adam needs it?"
"It's okay Shal. I set down in a small field and the Helix is on autopilot back to Sanctuary after we get off," Brennan explained laughing and the newly arisen panic in Shalimar's voice.
Both Shalimar and Brennan got into the waiting car and drove silently for about twenty minutes before Shalimar spoke up.
"Bren, where are we? This place is gorgeous with the light snow on the fields."
"We landed in Bellingham and I believe we are in Mount Vernon or Burlington." Brennan took his gaze off of the road to look at a passing road sign, "Yes, this is Burlington. If you like it now, you'd love it in the spring. Mount Vernon is the Tulip capitol of the world and while I've never been here then, I've seen pictures from April. See all those fields; most of them will be filled with tulips."
"We'll have to come back then." Shal smiled before continuing, "How did you set this up so fast? I mean how did you get the car, and the skiing and the reservations. Oh my God! Brennan we are staying in a cabin or a hotel aren't we? I didn't see any camping equipment, but wouldn't that be a little cold?"
Brennan chuckled before responding, "You really can't stand not being in control can you? You've asked about a million questions since we left. Everything is taken care of and yes we are staying in a cabin. It actually happens to be Adam's and he lent it to us for the week."
"Fine, I'll stop berating you with questions and return to that nap I was taking on the Helix."
About two hours later Brennan pulled into the driveway of Adam's cabin. Considering they'd had a foot of snow that day and the driveway was freshly cleared, Brennan figured Adam must have called in a favor for them. As Brennan reached down to wake Shalimar, he changed his mind and instead simply picked her up and carried her into the cabin. The place was toasty and there was even a fire going; Adam definitely had someone get this set up for them.
As Brennan carefully carried Shalimar into the bedroom he saw a note on the kitchen counter. He figured he'd just put Shalimar to bed, it was almost ten and she might as well just continue the nap through the night. After putting Shalimar in bed, Brennan went to read the letter.
Brennan and Shal~ I hope you guys like the cabin. I had my friend come and get everything set up and drop off this note; he's just next door if you should need him. Your COM rings still work on the pass so please at least one of you guys wear yours so we can contact you if we have to. Thanks and have a ton of fun. You deserve it. Adam
It was just like Adam to worry about them, it was actually getting to be a nice feeling. After bringing in the rest of their luggage, Brennan climbed into bed next to Shalimar and fell asleep.
AN: What do you guys think? I love getting reviews so please do. Even if it's something small; it always helps.
Part Two: Questions
Three hours later Brennan and Shalimar were departing on the Helix for their vacation and Shalimar couldn't wait. She'd been pestering Brennan the whole time wanting to know where they were going and he couldn't deny her any longer.
"Fine Shal, I'll tell you where we're going. We are going to Washington, Steven's Pass to be exact."
"Washington D.C.? Why are we going there?"
"We're not. We are going to Washington State. You know on the west coast, north of Oregon, South of Canada."
"Shut up Bren! I'm not stupid I just assumed D.C. when you said Washington." Shalimar snapped back.
"I know, I was just teasing. Now we're going to land this at a town north of Steven's Pass and then drive down because there is no way, even in this beauty, that I could land in that weather."
"That's fine, just wake me when we get there."
Shalimar pulled her legs up and just fell asleep in the chair while Brennan watched. He couldn't believe she had said yes. She was the most beautiful person in the world and he loved her with all his heart and she had said yes.
Shal had slept so soundly that Brennan hated to wake her but after four hours, he had landed and they needed to leave.
"Hey sleepy head, time to wake up," Brennan said softly as he bent down to give her a slight kiss. "We're there. You don't want to sleep away the entire vacation."
"Where are we? Where are we leaving the Helix? What if Adam needs it?"
"It's okay Shal. I set down in a small field and the Helix is on autopilot back to Sanctuary after we get off," Brennan explained laughing and the newly arisen panic in Shalimar's voice.
Both Shalimar and Brennan got into the waiting car and drove silently for about twenty minutes before Shalimar spoke up.
"Bren, where are we? This place is gorgeous with the light snow on the fields."
"We landed in Bellingham and I believe we are in Mount Vernon or Burlington." Brennan took his gaze off of the road to look at a passing road sign, "Yes, this is Burlington. If you like it now, you'd love it in the spring. Mount Vernon is the Tulip capitol of the world and while I've never been here then, I've seen pictures from April. See all those fields; most of them will be filled with tulips."
"We'll have to come back then." Shal smiled before continuing, "How did you set this up so fast? I mean how did you get the car, and the skiing and the reservations. Oh my God! Brennan we are staying in a cabin or a hotel aren't we? I didn't see any camping equipment, but wouldn't that be a little cold?"
Brennan chuckled before responding, "You really can't stand not being in control can you? You've asked about a million questions since we left. Everything is taken care of and yes we are staying in a cabin. It actually happens to be Adam's and he lent it to us for the week."
"Fine, I'll stop berating you with questions and return to that nap I was taking on the Helix."
About two hours later Brennan pulled into the driveway of Adam's cabin. Considering they'd had a foot of snow that day and the driveway was freshly cleared, Brennan figured Adam must have called in a favor for them. As Brennan reached down to wake Shalimar, he changed his mind and instead simply picked her up and carried her into the cabin. The place was toasty and there was even a fire going; Adam definitely had someone get this set up for them.
As Brennan carefully carried Shalimar into the bedroom he saw a note on the kitchen counter. He figured he'd just put Shalimar to bed, it was almost ten and she might as well just continue the nap through the night. After putting Shalimar in bed, Brennan went to read the letter.
Brennan and Shal~ I hope you guys like the cabin. I had my friend come and get everything set up and drop off this note; he's just next door if you should need him. Your COM rings still work on the pass so please at least one of you guys wear yours so we can contact you if we have to. Thanks and have a ton of fun. You deserve it. Adam
It was just like Adam to worry about them, it was actually getting to be a nice feeling. After bringing in the rest of their luggage, Brennan climbed into bed next to Shalimar and fell asleep.
AN: What do you guys think? I love getting reviews so please do. Even if it's something small; it always helps.