AN: I'm not sure anyone is really reading this story anymore but it has been bothering for a long time that this is unfinished so I vow to finish it
Later that night at the bar Samantha's been serving up samples and Nick's been tasting them neither one of them has mentioned Nick's first night in town. Nick feels like he's been tiptoeing around it while Samantha seems to be acting completely normal and oblivious to his awkwardness Nick has had just enough alcohol now to loosen him up but not enough to get him black out drunk like that first night.
Samantha: what do you think about this stout? (handing him the next sample)
Nick: (takes a drink) Oh Yeah I like that one put it on tap for sure
Samantha: I agree that one was one of my favorites too, well alright that's all the samples I had and I think we've narrowed down our selection.
Nick: Great let's call it a day
Samantha: (she laughs but eyes him quizzically wondering why he's still acting a bit strange) Ok sounds good lets go, listen is everything ok? You've been acting so strange around me since I picked you up at your Moms?
Nick: I have? (laughs nervously) I mean I don't mean to , why, why do you think that is
Samantha: Well after the other night and you left so suddenly I was a bit concerned ,but then I figured you had just wanted to get home and get settled so I didn't worry about it, but are you having second thoughts about moving back home?
Nick: No No nothing like that, I'm really sorry I don't mean to be so awkward and about the other night I really am sorry I'm not sure what came over me
Samantha: I know what came over you A LOT of alcohol. I've got to tell you Nick you were hilarious that night I haven't seen you act like that since you used to come home on breaks from college your subsequent trips had always been so much more subdued like when you came back a few years ago for your brothers wedding with that blonde women what was her name Carol?
Nick: Oh Caroline yeah that was a long time ago
Samantha: Yeah that's right I remember you told me she wouldn't let you hang out because she was the jealous type
Nick: Yeah she definitely was
Samantha: I always thought it was a shame we kind of lost touch after that ,but I'm really glad you reached out
Nick: Yeah , yeah me too I mean it worked out pretty good so far( he smiled at her and she smiled back)
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Cece: Jess we're here this is our hotel
Jess: (jostled awake as she'd actually fallen asleep) oh hey yeah great what time is it?
Cece: It's 10:30
Jess: How'd it get so late?
Cece: Traffic, listen sit tight I'll go check us in
Jess: (checks her phone) Nothing
Cece: ( Coming back to the car and re-entering the drivers side door) All checked in lets go get some sleep I'm exhausted (she proceeds to drive the car around the building to a parking space near where their room is)
Jess: (contemplating) Ok Cece you go get some sleep. I'm going to go see Nick!
Cece: Tonight?
Jess: yes I know I wouldn't sleep if I go in there I need to get this over with one way or another we've come this far and I can't wait any longer
Cece: (nodding) Ok Jess suit yourself call me if you need me I'll be here (she grabs her bag and walks into the hotel)
Jess: (talking to herself) Alright Jess you can do this lets go (starts the car)
{10 minutes later she pulls up outside of Nick's Mom's house not immediately out front but up the street a little ways she needed a moment to think before you went in meanwhile car pulls up it's Nick and Samantha they're both smiling and laughing inside the car Jess spots Nick stepping out)
Nick: Good Nick Sammy Sam I'll see you tomorrow
Samantha: Night Nick Tchau (Samantha drives off)
{Jess can see from her vantage point that Nick is smiling as he starts to walk to the house)
Jess: (again talking to herself) It's now or never Jess Go! (she walks up to the sidewalk it's dark so Nick didn't spot her)
Nick: (is looking down at his phone it texting someone when suddenly he hears something behind him someone's phone chirps as if receiving a text message)
Jess: (Jess knowing wasn't spotted freaks for second) Shoot (she grabs her phone Nick Texted her!)
Nick: (Turns around and sees Jess standing there) Jess! (his smile gets even wider)
Jess: Hi Nick! (suddenly turning read suddenly at a loss for words)
Nick: Jess wha, what are you doing here?
(TO BE CONTINUED)