"So, how should we divide the cabins," D asked, once again taking charge.
"Well, Tara, Lucy and I have already decided to share one cabin," announced Sue, as she spoke up for the girls.
Jack looked at Bobby.
Bobby shrugged. "Well, we're going to need something to do, in case we're snowed we may as well bunk together. I am not spending a whole day chatting on my cell phone."
"So that leaves the remaining two cabins," commented Myles.
"Any preferences," asked D politely.
"Well, if it's all the same to you, I think I'll take cabin number ," Myles said with an air of authority.
D raised an eyebrow. "Of course. Just out of curiosity, why cabin number three?"
"That's the cabin I found Lucy tied up in," he remarked quietly. "I have a feeling I'll find something in there."
Tara opened the door to her cabin and immediately started to gush. "Oh this is so cu-ute," she squealed. She glanced around the room.
Her feet were on warm, cherry red wool carpet, and directly in front of her was an enormous leather sofa pushed up against the wall. Behind her was a fireplace, with the flames already starting to roar. The walls and the roof were made of solid oak, and high in the ceiling, there was a beautiful design, that reminded her of the stars. The room was spacious, but cozy, and judging by the size of the room it looked as though more than four people would make the cabin feel crowded. On the far side of the room, to the right of the sofa, there were three doors that were left slightly open.
Sue smiled slightly. She loved it already, but she wasn't willing to get overly excited about something that made her friend unhappy.
Lucy smiled nervously. "Well it is beautiful," she admitted.
Sue and Lucy reluctantly sat down on the sofa, beside Tara.
Suddenly Tara leaped to her feet. "I'll go make us some popcorn," she announced.
"Popcorn," Sue and Lucy asked in unison.
Tara practically skipped towards the door, and opened it. "Wrong door. Bathroom," she explained. Then she tried the next one. "Bedroom. Three beds," she announced. "Ah! Finally! The Kitchen," she said in excitement.
Sue and Lucy followed her in, and to their surprise they saw a regualar modern day kitchen. "Oh wow," said Lucy. "If I ever want to forget where I am, this is just the place to go." "True," Sue said, relieved that Lucy could finally relax.
Tara started making popcorn and she and Sue began filling Lucy in on everything she'd been missing.
"So," Lucy said, after Sue and Tara finished. "How much did you need me at work," she asked, teasing but still curious.
Tara laughed. "I think Sue has been needing you a whole lot more than anyone else."
Lucy got serious. "David?"
"Yeah," Sue and Tara said in unison.
"On a lighter note," Tara began. "I think Sue and Jack are growing closer."
Sue rolled her eyes.
"Really," Lucy asked grinning. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"If you don't remember Sue changed the subject," Tara reminded her.
"Oh yeah," Lucy said nodding. "So? What happened? Any interesting new developments," Lucy asked eagerly.
"Plenty," Tara announced. "First of all, Sue went to Jack's apartment and told him about the breakup, before any of the other guys knew."
"Interesting," commented Lucy.
"I just wound up there. I was out jogging, we met and he invited me inside. I don't even know why I told him," Sue said trying to shrug it off.
"Whatever you say," Lucy said ignoring her, as her smile grew wider and wider by the minute. "And?"
"I don't know anything for sure at the moment, but I do know Jack and Sue have been spending a lot of time together lately," Tara offered,excited as well. (Lucy's excitement is contagious)
"Oohhh,"Lucy started.
"Well if you're going to gossip about me, at least learn to do it, when I'm not around," laughed Sue, as she got up to leave the kitchen.
Tara and Lucy looked at each other, and then followed her out of the room. Sue went into the main room and looked out the window, gazing at the stars. Tara just watched her, while Lucy quietly approached her.
"This might be your last chance," Lucy quietly said from behind her.
"What," Sue asked alarmed.
"To see Jack. You never know how long that blizzard will last."
Sue looks from her to the window, and back again.
"I'll be fine. Go on, Sue."
Sue waits for a couple minutes until finally she makes up her mind. "Okay, fine, I'll go. But only for a few minutes. I'll be right back," Sue said still unsure, talking more to herself than to Lucy.
Lucy nodded. Sue quickly grabbed her coat and put on her boots. Then she quickly dashed out into the snow in the direction of Jack's cabin. Lucy and Tara watched her go smiles spreading widely on their faces.
Jack looked out his window, in a cabin identical to the girls' to see Sue trudging through the snow towards his cabin.
"What is she doing here," Jack asked aloud.
Bobby laughed and got up. "What do you think, Mate? Isn't it obvious," he commented, laughing to himself.
"But there's a blizzard coming," said Jack clearly upset by Sue's lack of sense.
"So what," Bobby shrugged.
Jack looked at Bobby as if he were crazy. Then he gave a huge sigh, and went to let Sue inside.
"Hi," Sue said looking at Jack from the open doorway. "Can I come in?"
Jack looked at her. "Sure.. What are you doing here," Jack asked, as he stepped aside and gave her room to come inside the cabin.
Sue smiled. "What do you mean," she asked curiously, knowing exactly what he meant.
Jack sighed. "There's a blizzard know as well as I do, that it could be dangerous, wandering around outside. It would be safer to stay indoors. So... why are you coming to visit me now?"
Sue giggled. "Do you want me to leave," she asked politely.
Jack looked into her eyes. "No I don't want you to leave," he admitted. "I just-want you to be careful. That's all."
"Okay I'll be careful," she promised, smiling.
Sue and Jack stared, at each other, and gradually found each other being lost in the depths of each other's eyes.
After a few moment of silence, they turned, spellbound towards each other, and gradually began to move closer.
Sue leaned into Jack, and finally her lips met his. Jack began kissing her back almost immediately, and a spark was kindled. Gently and passionately they continued kissing, oblivious to everything around them. Jack and Sue held on, both wishing desperately that the moment would last forever.
Their kiss wasn't a conscious effort. Jack and Sue both loved each other, and the fireplace, and the fact that Bobby had left, (even though none of them noticed it) managed to nudge them towards each other, so that they were no longer in control.
They continued kissing, thrilled that this time there was nothing to interupt them. Suddenly Jack pulled back.
"The rules," he reminded her.
"Oh, right," I guess I forgot," Sue blushed, forcing herself to pull back.
"I guess I did too," Jack admitted. "Why don't we sit down," he asked.
Sue nodded.
Jack and Sue sat gazing into each other's eyes, as their bodies soaked in the warmth of the fireplace, and the love they had for each other.
"Why don't we talk," Sue suggested, knowing that if they didn't do anything else, another kiss was inevitable.
Jack looked at her, wanting with everything that was in him, to just kiss her again, but he knew she was right. "Okay..." he started.
"Yes," Sue asked, not knowing how much longer she could restrain herself.
Jack looked at her. "So why did you come here anyways," he finally asked, knowing the reason, but he didn't else to say.
"Well actually it was kind of Lucy's idea," Sue admitted, as Jack nodded. "But I wanted to come here anyways. She reminded me that I might not see you tommorrow, and well, I thought I'd drop by and...kiss you goodnight," she finished, blushing. "Well actually, I was just planning on talking to you," she admitted. "But this works too.
"I'm glad you came," Jack admitted. "So how's Lucy?"
"Oh she's good. Tara mentioned our relationship, and then she seemed to forget all about the kidnapping," Sue said laughing.
Jack laughed as well. "The magical cure," he teased.
Sue and Jack stared at each other wondering what they were going to do next. Finally Sue reached for Jack's hand and they sat in silence watching the fire.
Eventually Sue spoke up again."You know, I should probably get back," said Sue, not moving.
"Yeah, you probably should," agreed Jack.
Sue turned to Jack ad moved in for another kiss. She leaned in, drinking in the delectible kiss that she knew she would remember forever. Jack tasted and loved it, slowly begining to kiss her back. None of them were thinking anymore but they really didn't care. They continued to kiss for a much longer length of time, as they lazily thought of stopping, but none of them acted on that thought. They continued kissing for longer than was really necessary for just a goodnight kiss, but neither of them wanted to let go. Seconds passed, and still they continued kissing. Finally, when they couldn't take it anymore, they paused to get a breath of fresh air.
"Goodbye Jack," Sue breathed, pushing herself away from him. She would love to stay and kiss him all night, but that was just ridiculous. There was Lucy, who didn't want to stay at the resort and then there were the rules. She knew if she didn't leave now, she probably never would.
"Goodbye Sue Thomas," he replied, wishing she wouldn't go either, but knowing she should. If he voiced his thoughts and asked her to stay, she probably would, and that was just dangerous.
" I should go," she said and turned in slow motion to walk quietly out the door.
Jack followed her, and watched her leave. Just before Sue managed to walk away, she turned around and Jack leaned in for one final kiss. Sue gave in and put her arms around his neck. She knew people were probably watching, from her cabins, but she didn't care. Anyways, she just couldn't resist. Everyone knew something was probably going on betweeen them, or at least there should be, so it probably didn't matter to much anyways. Time seemed to stop as Sue and Jack stood kissing each other, and logically it wasn't exactly wise to be kissing outside, when a blizzard would be coming soon, but neither Sue nor Jack were thinking straight, so they kept kissing. They realized that if either of them let go, Sue would go back to her cabin, and they might not get another chance for another kiss.
Eventually Sue and Jack's mind went back to the present and they started to realize the danger of what they were doing. Sue and Jack reluctantly pulled away, knowing that, at least for tonight, it was over. Sue slowly began to back away, and slowly bean to turn. As she walked away, an almost pained expression came upon her face. She wanted to race back over to Jack and finish where they had left off, but held back, knowing it was the right thing to do. Jack stepped back inside his cabin, and watched Sue inch back to her cabin, admist the whirling snow, as he thought of escorting her there himself, but he also knew he would never make it back. Jack closed his eyes, as he began to imagine he was reliving his last kiss with Sue. "I wonder what our next one will be like," he thought to himself, dreaming.
"Yes," Lucy exclaimed in excitement."I can't wait to find out what happens," she squealed.
Tara smiled. "You are pathetic, Lucy," she announced.
Lucy shrugged. "I know. I can't believe she actually went. Normally she just says no."
Tara shrugged. "I guess you just caught her at the right moment," Tara explained.
After a few more minutes of excitement, Tara started to settle down.
"Tara, I'm going to look around for a deck of cards. I think I saw some somewhere."
Tara nodded. "Oh yeah. On the kitchen counter... but Lucy... don't you think you'd rather talk about Sue and Jack, than play a boring old game of cards," she smiled mischeviously, as she started to torture her friend.
Lucy looked straight back at her. "Yes... but I won't find out anything I don't know already, so there's absolutely no point," she said to herself trying to stay in control. "Besides, we need a distraction tonight: something to keep our minds focused."
Tara shook her head. "You actually think this will help," Tara asked, knowing that it wouldn't.
"No, but it's worth a try," Lucy admitted.
Tara laughed.
"Look if we talk any longer about Sue and Jack, I'll have no choice, but to run up to the cabin, and see what they're up to. And something tells me that won't go so well," Lucy sceamed, going crazy.
"Lucy, calm down. Go get the deck of cards," Tara ordered.
Lucy laughed, and got up and left the room, as Tara smiled to herself.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
"That must be Sue," Tara said to herself. "After all, she said she'd only be a few minutes."
Tara jerked the door open and burst out laughing. "Bobby," she exclaimed, shocked, but still happy to see him. "What are you doing here?"
"I could ask you the same question," Bobby replied seriously, but Tara knew he was teasing.
"No you couldn't," she laughed. "This is my cabin... but, since Sue is over at your cabin, I guess I can let you in," Tara stared up at him, but didn't budge.
"Oh, hey Bobby," Lucy said, walking towards the open doorway. "What are you doing here," she smiled, waiting for his answer.
"I just thought I'd come over and say goodnight to a couple of lovely sheilas. Is that all right with you," he asked, as Lucy and Tara both burst out laughing. "Oh, wait, I think I missed one. Have either of you seen Sue," he asked, knowing their answer already.
Lucy's smile started to spread once again. "Come on in Bobby. You just said the magic words," she said, pushing Tara aside.
Tara shook her head, and Bobby burst out laughing.
"So..." Lucy began, after everyone was settled on the couch. "What is going on with those two? You didn't come here just to say goodnight did you," she asked hopefully.
"No, I didn't," Bobby admitted.
"Well," Tara demanded, as she too got up in the excitement of it all.
Bobby sighed. "Actually, when I left they were leaning in for a kiss," he confessed.
"Yes," Tara and Lucy shreaked in unison.
Bobby rolled his eyes, and decided to change the subject. "So uh... what do you think of the resort," he asked curiously.
Tara beamed. "I love it," she sighed ecstatic.
Bobby grinned. Just the reaction he wanted.
Lucy sighed. "It's not the resort, I mind. It's the memories. I don't even know what happened, or why. All I know, is, one minute I'm in my apartment drinking coffee, the next I'm," Lucy paused. "Tied to a bed, having an interview with Mangroves himself," Lucy exclaimed upset.
Tara looked at her sympathetically, and Bobby smiled at her.
"To tell you the truth," we don't know much either," Bobby finally admitted.
Tara smiled faintly, not really knowing of anything helpful she could say at the moment. "I'll be in the kitchen," Lucy announced, getting up.
"The kitchen," Bobby repeated confused.
Tara turned to him. "The only place that looks normal. It resembles a typical modern-day kitchen. It helps Lucy forget where she is," she explained.
"Ah! Sorry I mentioned it," Bobby replied.
"Come on. Lucy needs our help," Tara reminded him.
Bobby nodded and followed her to the kitchen.
Lucy slammed the door behind her, and sank against it with a moan. "What am I going to do," she thought."Breathe, Lucy breathe," she reminded herself, closing her eyes.
As soon as her eyes were shut the world started spinning. Lucy saw the stormy eyes of Sergay turn around to face her. Darkness, pain and Sergay's watchful gaze. A blanket of snow, spinning around and around, and in the background she heard, once again the noise of a door being broken down. Then she saw Myles face and almost felt sensation of a gun being held to her head..."
"Lucy," Tara called from the other side of the door.
Lucy's eyes snapped open, and all at once the spinning stopped. "What," she asked, quickly.
"Lucy. Open up," Bobby called. "It's only us!"
Lucy sighed, and got up, looking out the kitchen window. As soon as she did, the door flew open, hitting the wall.
"Sorry about that," Bobby apologized.
Lucy shrugged. "It's not my cabin anways. At least it's still attached."
"What is it," Tara whispered, approaching her.
" I don't know," sighed Lucy, unable to express how she felt at the moment.
"Hey, why don't we talk about something else," suggested Bobby, feeling badly, for bringing up the subject.
Lucy nodded, sitting down on a nearby stool.
"Now that is a good idea," Tara said, hoping Lucy would cheer up soon.
"You know, we really missed you Lucy," Bobby said after a few moments of silence.
Lucy smiled. "Did you miss me, or just having a rutor around," she asked, thinking back to the one time she'd considering transferring.
Bobby grinned. "Gee, I dunno. What do you think Tara?"
"Hmm... I'd definitely say, something was missing. Who would have guessed," Tara said, teasing.
"Not me. However I found something else you're good for, Luce," he continued.
Lucy raised an eyebrow. "Oh? And would that be?"
"Myles," Tara explained, answering for him.
Bobby looked surprised, and gave Tara a questioning look.
"Great minds think alike," she explained, not wanting anyone to know that she could read his mind most of the time.
"Indeed they do," Bobby agreed.
Lucy rolled her eyes. "So, how badly did he behave, when I was gone," Lucy asked, knowing full well, that she wasn't the only one capable of handling Myles.
"Not too bad, all things considering," Bobby commented. "But personally, I think we all could have really used your help.
"Definitely," Tara agreed.
Lucy smiled mischeviously. "That reminds me. I had an idea and I just thought I'd run it by you, and see how it goes."
Tara looked at her suspiciously, for a few moments and didn't say a word.
"Shoot," Bobby commanded.
"Well, I was thinking... I might go take a little vacation somewhere sunny and tropical. Not like here," Lucy said scheming. " I know you guys will be behind me all the way, so, uh... how does three weeks sound?"
Bobby looked at her in shock. "Don't even think about it."
Tara looked at her, confused for a moment, when suddenly, the lightbulb went on in her head, and she immediately understood where this was going.
"Well, since everyone's proven they can get along just fine without me," Lucy continued, thrilled to be the mastermind behind another prank.
"Wait just a because we can survive a couple days without our Lucy doesn't mean we can survive a whole three weeks," Bobby said. "Right Tara?"
Tara gave Lucy a knowing look."I think we can handle it," she assured her friend.
Bobby looked between Tara and Lucy for a total of five minutes before it dawned on him. "Oh," he laughed. "So, when did you get in on this," he asked Tara accusingly.
Tara shrugged innocently. " Who knows," she teased.
Lucy looked at her watch. "Shouldn't you be heading back Bobby," Lucy asked. "Sue's probably on her way over now."
Bobby looked at Tara
"There is a blizzard coming," Tara admitted.
Lucy opened her mouth to say something but was interupted by the ringing of her cellphone. "Now who could that be," she said instead.
"Lucy Dotson here," she answered.
"Oh, Hello Lucy. This is Myles."
"I noticed," Lucy muttered, under her breath.
"Well, I just called to say that I might have found something linked to your kidnapping," Myles announced.
"What is it," Lucy said lowering her voice.
"Don't get your hopes up, but apparentely our Sergay Mangroves kept a journal."
"You're kidding me," laughed Lucy.
"Nope. If you don't believe me, come down here to see for yourself."
"You know, I just might do that," Lucy said quietly to herself. "See you later Myles. I'll be right over."
Tara gawked at Lucy. "Did she just say what I think she said," she asked Bobby.
"I think she did."
"Did you-Are you-Did you just say you were going to Myles cabin. Now," Tara asked shocked.
"No. It's not what you think. He says he found something to do with the case," Lucy explained.
Bobby laughed. "And you believe him," he asked
"No... that's why I'm going to check it out my self," Lucy said slowly.
Tara stood up. "You're crazy. But go ahead, if you really want to. Just remember: there's a blizzard, and the last thing you want is to get locked in a cabin with Myles."
For a minute Lucy looked stunned, but then she recovered. "Don't worry. I've been kidnapped before," she said, trying to laugh it off.
"But not by Myles," Bobby pointed out, getting up himself.
"Good point," Lucy said. "And that is why I need to go now: so I can avoid disaster. See you later."
Lucy grabbed her coat, put on her boots and dashed out the door.
" That was something I never expected to see," Tara commented, as she watched her friend leave.
"Me either Sheila," said Bobby shaking his head in confusion.