Disclaimer: Any resemblance to two of our favorite ladies is just that a resemblance…but to cover the basics. I do not own Xena or anyone else.
Chapter 10
"She's not going to kill you, baby." Sam said laughing. "All you have to do is tell her you are going to be giving her her first great-grandchild in about eight months and she'll forget everything that ever happened."
Brooke couldn't help beaming with happiness at Sam's mention of this child being theirs. She really didn't deserve this woman, but she would do everything in her power to keep her happy. "You think so?" Brooke asked and Sam nodded, "What about the rest of your family?"
Sam shrugged at that. "That depends on who you are talking about. My aunts and uncles will be alright as will some of my cousins, but Dan might be a problem."
"Why is your aunt still married to that asshole?" Brooke asked. Sam just shrugged, "What about your mom's family?"
"I'm not sure," Sam admitted. "My aunts, uncles and cousins I don't worry about, but my Grandparents I do." She sighed and shook her head, "I need to talk to mom, but once this mess is over we will have to invite them down or go up there."
Brooke reached over and took Sam's hand in hers, "It will be alright Sammy. You'll see."
Sam nodded, "What about your family?" she asked the redhead gently. Bringing her hand up to her lips and kissing the knuckles tenderly.
"The only family we have left is mom," Brooke told her, "And I really don't care what she says or thinks."
Sam recognized the emotions in her lover's voice and decided to change the subject. Looking at her watching she said, "We have about 3 hours before we have to leave to get to your appointment. Why don't we see about moving your things into the house?" When Brooke nodded she smiled and stood up to clear the table. Looking over her shoulder she added, "Why don't you go up to the bedroom and move my things around so that you have room. Matt and I will bring everything in."
"I can help you, Sam." Brooke started to tell her but Sam cut her off.
"You aren't going to be lifting anything, baby." Sam smiled at her lover's pout. Moving to her she pulled her into her arms and leaned down to kiss her deeply. Pulling back she moved her mouth to whisper into Brooke's ear, "Humor me, Baby. I know you are barely pregnant, but please just humor me." When Brooke nodded somewhat breathlessly Sam smiled, "Thank you, baby." She said before kissing the smaller woman once more and then pulling away. "I love you, Brooke." She said softly.
"I love you too, Sammy." Brooke smiled at her, "Now go bring the things in, because this afternoon when we get back I don't want to have to worry about it. Instead all I want to have to concentrate on is you and me in our bed."
"That is an idea I can get behind." Sam smirked at her.
Brooke just laughed and pulled back. Moving behind the brunette she gave her a smack on the rear, "Get moving, love."
Matt just shook his head while following Sam out the door. The three of them worked together for a few hours and in the end they managed to get everything in order. Neither Brooke nor Matt had as many belongings as Sam thought they would. When she had asked them about it Matt had told her he had only brought what he thought he might need in the foreseeable future. He knew that he would have to go home and face his mother something soon. Brooke had told Sam that she had left most of her belonging in Canada when she returned home, taking only what was important to her. The rest of the things were from her past life not her future one.
Once they were finished they still had about an hour before they needed to leave so Matt headed off to school early. One of the draw backs to living in a small town, it was at least a thirty minute drive to the nearest with anything of interest. Thirty miles for a movie, doctor's office, or large grocery store. While they passed the time Sam gave Brooke a tour of the property.
"There's not much to it right now." Sam told her as they walked hand and hand around the fence. "Only a couple of horses, some chickens, I don't have time to take care of any more than that."
"What would you do if you had the time?" Brooke asked enjoying listening to Sam talk about her dreams.
"I would love to get a few cows, milk cows I think." Sam seemed lost in thought. "I would like to plant and apple orchard on the east side of the property and a vegetable garden in the back of the house."
"That sounds like I fantastic idea." Brooke told her, "Why don't we do it?"
Sam shook her head, "I don't have any time."
"But I do." Brooke argued pulling Sam to a stop and forcing the tall woman to look at her and really hear what she was about to say. "I don't have a job, Sam and I'm not sure what there is for me to do around here. I mean come on let's face it the town consist of a walk in clinic, a feed store, and a few restaurants. That's it, nothing for a business major."
Sam frowned and started to ask the red head if she would be happy living here, but Brooke cut her off. "Don't Sam. I'm not going anywhere. This is your life and there for it is mine. I know you always had big plans for your life, but I'm going to be honest with you Sam. I always saw you coming back here and taking over your family's business. It's who you are, it's in your blood and you can't tell me that you don't love doing it."
"But that's me Brooke." Sam said softly, "There's nothing else for me anyway, but you have the ability to be more than a stay at home mom and farmer's wife."
Brooke cocked an eyebrow at the term, but ignored it. "Don't talk about yourself like that Sam. You are brilliant. You could do anything you want, but this is what is in her heart. We both know it. And maybe this is the life that I want." When Sam shook her head in disbelief Brooke went on, "Yes Sam. This is the life that I want. I've dreamed about it for years. At first we were together as friends and then it changed to us being lovers and partners. I've dreamed of being in a home like this with you and I knew then what I know now. You are meant to run your family's business and I am meant to stay here and take care of the home and the children."
"Oh come on Brooke." Sam said, "You never wanted to be a stay at home wife."
"Not for anyone but you, Sammy." Brooke corrected her. "If it was anyone but you, then no I wouldn't, but with you…with you I can't see myself doing anything else."
Sam watched her for a few minutes trying to determine if she was serious of not. After a while she sighed, "We can discuss this later. Right now we need to deal with the current situation and you…you, my love have a doctor's appointment. There's no rush to make a decision."
Brooke nodded in understanding and started walking again. Making their way back to the house, Brooke went in to lock up and grab her purse while Sam pulled out her car. It was 2010 Mustang Convertible. She didn't get to drive it as often as she would have liked so she had the hood up checking the oil when Brooke walked back out. Brooke just stopped and stared at the sight before her. She didn't think she had ever seen anything as sexing as Samantha Taylor bent under the hood a black mustang convertible.
"Oh god…" She breathed softly to herself before making her way towards her lover.
Sam had just stood up and shut the hood when she felt small hands grab her waist and spin her around. "Wha…" She started to protest but Brooke silenced her by capturing her lips in a consuming kiss. Sam responded immediately by grabbing her lover by her rear and lifting her up. Brooke automatically wrapped her legs around the brunette's waist as Sam spun them around and placed Brooke on the head of the car and pushing herself between her lover's legs.
The passion only increased as Brooke tore her lips away and threw her head back. "Sammy…" She moaned out as Sam latched onto the pulse point of her neck and began to kiss, lick and nip. Brooke grabbed her waist and pulled her closer causing them both to hiss at the contact. "oh god Sammy…please." The redhead begged as Sam captured her lips again in a loving kiss.
Breaking the kiss Sam placed her forehead against her lover's as they both tried to catch their breaths. "God I wish we didn't have to go to the doctor's." she said once she regained her breath. "I would take you right here on the top of the car."
"Oh god…" Brooke moaned at the thought. "Please Sammy don't tease me."
"Oh no teasing my love." Sam assured her. "I will have you on this car sometime in the near future." She leaned in and kissed her again before asking, "Where did that come from?"
"You just looked so sexy." Brooke told her and she allowed Sam to help her off the car. "And I just love you so much that I couldn't help myself."
"I love you too, baby." Sam told her. "you can ambush me any time, but we really need to get going."
Brooke nodded and let Sam open the door for her. Smiling as the brunette shut it and made her way towards the driver's side. Her life really was looking up. She had her Sammy back and soon they would have a baby to love and care for.