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Thank you The Real TC, your reviews are always an honor to me! And thank you tidefn1, I totally agree with you, the way Lou treats Lisa is absolutely unbearable, she seems so spoiled and unappreciative, it's sad.


Set in Season 3 Episode 3 where Jack needs a new truck.
I feel like the show could explore the difficulties that come with a widower that has a new relationship much more. This chapter is all about how I imagine Jack and Lisa making up, I hope you like it.


„Is it OK that I'm here?"

„It's more than OK."
„Good", Lisa whispered as Jack held her tight.
„I'm sorry for talking you into buying the truck", Lisa sighted after a while and Jack let her go so that he could see her in the eyes.
„Well, you weren't exactly wrong", Jack smiled, „C'mon, let's sit down", he suggested and led Lisa towards the porch where they sat down on the chairs.

Lisa looked at Jack, a little unsure what to expect.

„I know you were right, I know that all of you were right. My truck is, well", Jack laughed, „not exactly the newest model. It's not really that I wouldn't like a new truck that doesn't break down every two miles. It just means too much to me to simply replace it."
„I get that Jack, I really do. There are so many things that mean the world to me. But honestly, you admitting that you need a new truck makes it even more impossible for me to understand what all of this is about. What makes it SO hard for you to let go?"
Jack looked at his hands for a while and didn't answer. He didn't know if he could tell Lisa the truth or if it would hurt her too much.
„Jack?" Lisa asked gently, as if she wanted to remind him of the present.
„Sorry", Jack murmured after he realized that he had been daydreaming for too long and looked up, „I got this truck from Lindy for our anniversary."
„Oh", Lisa whispered and felt a thousand emotions crushing down on her.
„I'm sorry", Jack said again when he saw her face, „that's why I didn't want to say anything. You know I love you and there's nothing that's gonna change that. But this truck has been a little bit like a reminder of the past, of Lindy and Marion. Of family trips we made together, of Marion learning how to drive. It's a sentimental memory of a time that get's a little lost in the presence sometimes, if that makes any sense."
„Oh Jack", Lisa sighted, „of course it makes sense. I wish you would have said something sooner."
„I didn't want to hurt you. I know that my family's past isn't always easy for you either. I didn't want to make it any harder by admitting that I'm keeping this old clunker because of my deceased wife."
„And I love you for that, I really do. And you're right, I do wonder sometimes what would have been if Lindy would still be alive. It even makes me feel bad at times because I love you so much and I am grateful for every day that we get to spend together which never would have happened if Lindy would still be alive. But she was a huge part of your life, she's Amy's and Lou's Grandmother – I can't blame you for holding on to keepsakes of a part of your life I just wasn't a part of", Lisa smiled and then chuckled, „I'm sorry for talking so much, I just want you to know that you can tell me these things."
Jack smiled: „It's OK. And thank you. I think it's easier for me because I know that you chose not to be with Dan. But I had no choice and many, many years after Lindy's death I would have done anything to get her back", Jack admitted.
„I know. I get that. But I think you can't even compare Lindy's death with my divorce. It's just too complicated", Lisa smiled gently, „however, I want you to know that you can talk to me about Lindy and Marion whenever you feel like it. It doesn't make me feel less loved or like I came in second best."
Jack had no words left in that moment and leaned over the table so that he could kiss Lisa.
„How about that truck of yours now, hm?" Lisa smirked.
„Good question. One thing I know for sure is that I'm not keeping that couch on four wheels. But I will get a new one."
„I'm sure they still have your old truck, we'll get it back so that you can keep it around and you'll find one that appeals to you."
„Sounds good to me", Jack sighted relieved.
"So, what are we going to do now?"
"Well, we could go back. Or we could stay a little bit longer and enjoy a little time alone", Jack suggested.
"How could I resist" Lisa smiled.
"You could blow me away with your fishing skills once again", Jack joked and Lisa laughed out loud.
"How dare you, Jack Bartlett", Lisa laughed, "all I wanted to do was to woo you which I obviously couldn't do by simply giving you my best smile", Lisa japed still laughing.
Jack smirked: "A woman that has brains, the looks and the charm can be slightly intimidating for an old guy like me. A little and very cute fishing trip to show me that even you have a couple of weaknesses was just what I needed."
"Now then, in that case it was of course all calculated."
Jack laughed: "Of course."
"Well, I'm glad it worked anyway."
"So am I. Wanna go for a walk along the river?"
"Sure", Lisa agreed and got up. Jack took her hand and pulled her around so that he could passionately kiss her before they walked down to the river.


Hours later Jack and Lisa lay arm in arm on top in the bed and cuddled under a blanket that kept them warm. They clothes were spread on the ground and Lisa shivered. It was getting cold despite the blanket and Jack next to her.
"You are freezing", Jack realized and pulled her closer.
"A little. But I'm too lazy to get up", Lisa sighted. Jack knew what Lisa meant, nothing in him wanted to get up but he couldn't relax when Lisa was freezing next to him.
Without getting out of bed he grabbed his shirt and handed is Lisa. "Thanks", Lisa said and pulled it over.
"Better?"
"Yeah."
"Maybe we should slowly get back."
"Hmm, I could stay here forever", Lisa sighted.
"Me too but I'm afraid you might freeze to death in the next hours even though it's not even really cold", Jack joked.
"Well, I don't have that thick skin of yours", Lisa smiled.
"Well, that's what you have me for, isn't it?" Jack asked metaphorically and pulled her even closer.
"Absolutely."
They lay like that for a little while longer until Lisa couldn't keep still anymore and they got dressed.
"You wanna bring back the truck now?" Lisa asked when they started to get ready for leaving.
"Yes, before they destroy my old truck", Jack nodded.
"All right, I'll follow you and give you a drive home?" Lisa suggested.
"Perfect", Jack agreed.


On the way back Lisa suddenly started honking. Jack looked in the rear view mirror and saw her gesturing wildly so that Jack stopped his car.
"Everything all right?" Jack asked when they got out of their cars.
"Yes, I'm fine, but look, they are selling an old truck over their", Lisa pointed to a truck that looked very similar to Jack's old one and had a big SALE sign behind the windshield.
"I totally oversaw that beauty", Jack smiled and knew right away that that truck was going to be his new car.


"How are we getting that one home now", Lisa asked. Jack had just bought the truck and now the two of them stood in front of their three cars. "I suggest that you and I drop of that blue monster, tell them to bring my old one back home, come back here to get that beautiful newish truck of mine and drop your car off at Fairfield so that you can enjoy a smooth ride with me back home to Heartland?"
Lisa laughed: "I didn't know you had it in you, Mr. Organisation. Let's get going."