After John left Sam took a long hot bubble bath to help calm her nerves. When she got out she stood in front of her closet wrapped in a towel trying to decide what to wear. 'It's times like this I wish Janet was still alive. She would help me pick something out. Let's see a dress that shows off my legs.' After trying on at least a half dozen dresses she finally settled on a royal blue silk chiffon halter top open back dress that stopped just above her knees. She choice an evening sandal with a 3 1/2" heel and an ankle strap. Quickly applying a little makeup and a pair of sapphire earring she only got a moment to check out her appearance in the mirror when the doorbell rang.

Grabbing her purse she ran down the stairs to open the front door. Standing on her doorstep was Jack dressed to perfection. He had a double breasted charcoal suit with a silver silk shirt and a matching charcoal colored tie. "You look gorgeous Sam. Turn around so I can get a better look at you."

She blushed at his attention but did what he asked. Letting out a wolf whistle he said "I don't know how I'm going to be able to keep my hands off of you tonight."

"Who says I want you too and you don't look too bad yourself Jack."

"What did I tell you about tempting me?" Jack took her in his arms and gave her a kiss deepening it until they had to break apart to breathe.

"Keep doing that and I don't think we will get out of the house."

"I know, I know, I'll behave for now but turn around you have something on your back."

Sam was trying to see what he was talking about and didn't see Jack take the necklace out of his pocket. Slipping it around her neck and clasping it into place he said "There that's better."

Looking down she gasped at the white gold necklace with a sapphire and diamond pendant he had placed there. "Jack I can't accept this it's too expensive."

Placing a finger over her lips he warned "Sam I'm warning you now don't suck the fun out of tonight. Nothing is too expensive ok."

When she tried to open her mouth again to protest he held up a hand "AH, AH Nothing"

"Alright Jack let me get my wrap and we can leave."

Opening the door Sam saw a black stretch limousine in the driveway but before she could ask Jack placed his hand on her lower back steering her toward it saying "Your chariot awaits me lady"

The chauffeur opened the door and they both entered and sat down. "You know where to right Jimmy"

"Yes Sir" shutting the door and quickly climbing into the driver's seat to start the drive.

"Champagne?" Jack asked as he reached for the bottle.

"I'd love some"

He popped the cork and poured two glasses handing one to her "I propose a toast"

"What do you want to toast"

"How beautiful you look tonight and what a very lucky man I am" clinking his glass with hers he took a sip of the champagne.

At first startled by his toast she tried to hide the blush that started to form by taking a sip from her own glass and looking out the window "So where are you taking me?"

"I told you it's a surprise."

"Oh come on Jack just a little hint"

"Nope"

"What if I bribed you?"

"Nope"

"You haven't heard the bribe yet."

"That's true" He finished his glass and set it down. "What do you have to offer" His eyes were gleaming now.

Putting down her glass also she moved closer to him "I can start with this" She slowly ran her tongue over the shell of his ear. When he softly moaned she started down lower and alternated between licking and softly kissing his neck.

"Alright one hint but that's it" His voice sounded gruff from arousal

Smiling smugly she said "Well one hint"

"We are going out to dinner. Another drink?"

"Hey that's not fair you have to tell me where"

"In Denver"

"Maybe I can persuade you some more" She started to read for the crotch of his pants when he suddenly grasped her wrist.

"Stop Sam"

"You don't"

"No it's not that I don't want to, believe me there are certain body parts that are screaming at me at this very moment to let you continue but I can't"

"Why not?" She started to pout now.

He took her face in his hands and gazed directly into her eyes and said "Because Sam the first time we are together I want to slowly make love to you. I want to take my time while I explore every inch of your body with my hands, lips and tongue." He bent his head and gently kissed her lips pouring all of his love into the kiss. He ended the kiss when he tasted her tears "What's the matter?" He asked worriedly hoping he didn't say something wrong. Maybe he was going to fast?

"Jack that was the loveliest thing anyone has ever told me. Thank you"

"No need to thank me. Believe me when I say it will be my pleasure to play find your hidden mole" He started wiping the tears away with his thumbs.

When she started to chuckle he knew the tension was broken "How about another glass of champagne?"

"I'd love one. So Denver huh?"

"Yes Sam and that's all your getting so sit back and enjoy the ride."

"Your no fun"

"I promise you by the end of the night you will revise that statement."

"Promises, promises"

"No Sam it's not a promise it's a guarantee."