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"Let's give them something to talk about. How about love, love, love, love?" Darrel began to sing and everyone groaned, not again. Darrel laughed. "Why do you all got to be hatin' on me?"

Tara rolled her eyes. "Oh dear Lord. Darrel it is too early for you to be singing...especially about love." She squeaked as Sam led them down a small hill.

It was decided that Jen, Jake, and Sam would pony the HARP kids to the camp site. Jake was in front with Ricky, Jen with Allie, Sam with Tara, and Darrel bringing up the rear in hopes that they might lose him...well Sam hoped. She wished they could have given them some lessons before coming out here that way they wouldn't have to lead them around like little kids, but sadly they didn't. Sam looked back at Tara who gripped the horn of her saddle with both hands, her knuckles were white and she sat bone straight.

"Tara relax, it'll make it a lot more comfortable." Sam advised watching each step jar her.

"How do you suggest that cowgirl?" Her teeth were clenched in obvious discomfort.

"Tara just take a deep breath and exhale letting your body relax. It really works," Allie answered from in front of Sam. She turned to see the little dark haired girl smiling back at them, relaxed like she had been riding for years instead of a few minutes. Sam smiled back at her.

"Fine," Tara huffed. She closed her eyes like she was meditating and took a deep breath, slowly letting it out her shoulders relaxed and her seat move with the horse. She opened her eyes smiling. "Wow, thanks sensei that actually worked."

In the early morning light Sam could see Allie blush. "Your welcome." She faced forward again and gave Popcorn a big pat. Sam could hear her talking to the horse and smiled, it was probably the most animated she has seen Allie yet.

Tara seeming to enjoy herself now patted Strawberry. Sam had picked Strawberry for her knowing they would be a good match...they were kind of alike in many ways. Ricky was on Sweetheart after many arguments. He complained about riding an old horse but finally Jake told him it was this horse or he could walk. Sam tried not to laugh as he snatched reins from Jake muttering some not very nice things.

"What you want, oh! Baby I got it, oh! What you need, oh! Do you know I got it, oh! All I'm askin', oh! Is for a little respect when you come home-"

"Honestly Darrell I am capable of killing you." Tara warned glaring back at him.

"Hey Tara?"

"What?"

"R-E-S-P-E-C-T!"

"Shut up!"

"Find out what it means to me!"

"Don't make me come back there," Jen warned shaking her head.

"R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Take care, TCB," Darrell continued singing at the top of his lungs trying his hardest to sound like Aretha Franklin. "Hey! Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me-"

"I'm about to sock you!" Tara yelled startling Darrell's donkey.

"Oh-ho. Clever." He settled down his mount that was braying loudly. "You woke my ass up. Thanks Tara."

Sam began cracking up and Tara smiled. Jake stopped and turned to face them.

"Is everything ok back there? I think I heard something dying," he called and Sam saw him crack a smile, it was obvious he was poking fun at Darrell.

"Yeah, Darrell just wanted to talk about love and asked for a little respect is all," Tara yelled back.

Jake laughed. "I am so sorry for you guys."

"Yeah next time you are stuck with the ass!"

"Yes! That means I get to ride a horse instead of this old thing!" Darrell said not realizing that Tara was implying to him.

Tara shook her head. "Oh my God, someone help that poor boy."

x-x-x-x

Sam hopped off Ace ground tying him then went to help Tara off her horse. Jake and Jen were doing the same with their kids. Ricky left his horse with Jake and began walking around investigating the area.

"This is it?" He asked.

Sam looked around too. She thought it was a perfect place, the little stream was refreshing and its sounds soothing, there were a few trees creating a perfect semi-circle which they could make camp under, and the tall grass would keep the horses satisfied and busy.

"Um, yeah."

"Where are the bath houses? The other campers? Outlets?"

Jen laughed. "This is Nevada, we don't have camp grounds. We make our own campsite where ever we please."

Tara paused her eyes looking panicky. "Wait...you're saying there are no bathrooms?"

Jake tied the horses to a low branch and started unloading the gear. "Nope. We're roughing it out here."

Tara began walking in the direction they had come from. "You are crazy. I'm out."

Allie ran and grabbed her arm. They exchanged a few words, Allie calm and quiet, Tara loud and obnoxious. Finally, Tara sighed and followed Allie back to the group.

Jake cocked an eyebrow. "Back already?"

She flicked him off and he laughed. "I knew you'd miss me to much if I left."

"So selfless..."

Tara snatched her backpack from him, set it down in the shade and sat on it. "I really am. It's a curse," she said flicking her hair back. "Hurry up and set that tent up I'm exhausted."

Sam shook her head and began to help Jake set up. Allie helped them while Jen and Darrell went off to fill the canteens with fresh water...at least that was their alibi.

"Want to learn how to set up a tent?" Sam asked holding a big heap of poles and cloth towards Allie.

She smiled and nodded. Sam sighed in relief. "Good so do I. Jake can teach us!"

Jake walked up hearing his name, he looked at Sam inquiringly. "Jake can what?"

Sam handed him the big bundle and brushed her hands off on her jeans. "Teach us how to set up a tent."

"Brat, I know you can set up a tent."

Sam smiled like the Cheshire cat. "No I can't."

Jake sighed. "I'm sure. I guess I'll have to refresh your memory." He shifted the bundle in his arms and handed it back to her. "And the best way to learn is to do it yourself."

Sam frowned and Allie laughed. "Keep laughing Allie, you're helping."

"Ok. Where do we start?" She asked picking up one of the poles.

Sam blew her bangs out of her face examining the poles. "I don't know. Jake!" She winked at Allie and whispered to her. "Watch this..."

Jake walked back towards them looking a little exasperated. "Yes?"

"Where do we start?" She asked innocently shrugging her shoulders up.

Jake rolled his eyes and grabbed the bundle from her arms. "You've got to be kidding me. Ok watch and then you can do the next one."

Sam grabbed Allie's arm and pulled her down to the ground so they were both sitting. "Thanks Jake-y."

He glared at her. "Don't call me that or you can go without a tent."

She frowned. "Fine."

Sam watched Jake set up the tent...which was a problem. She never really saw how to do it because she was too busy watching him, she hadn't even really listened to a word he said. She watched the way the muscles in his arms bulged, the way his tight white undershirt hugged every muscle on his chest, his dark long hair coming loose from its string, and watched his large skillful hands put it all together. So by the time he was done--she still had no idea how to set up a tent.

"Ok, got it?" He asked wiping some sweat from his face.

Allie nodded and they both looked at Sam for her answer. "Sam?" Allie waved her hand in front of her face.

Sam shook her head trying to clear the fog that had taken it over. "Huh?"

Jake smirked and shook his head. "That's what I thought." He threw his tools down by her feet and pointed to the other bundle that was supposed to be a tent. "Have at it."

Allie grabbed the tools and hopped to her feet. She began separating the poles and looked back at Sam. "You coming?"

Jake was still smirking at her. "Yeah, Sam. You going?"

Her head finally clearing Sam scowled at him. "Keep laughing Ely." She stood up and brushed herself off. "Coming Allie," she pushed past Jake and he laughed.

"Well at least one of you were paying attention."

Sam just glared at him as she walked past. Fine, she thought, two can play at that game mister. She smiled to herself and pulled her baggy flannel off, hanging it over a tree, so she was left standing in her black cami and form fitting low rise jeans. It was time to make him drool. She stretched her arms over her head then behind her back making sure to stick her chest out. She remembered watching Rachel doing something similar in gym class before and hoped it was pretty close to it, because it sure did work for her--even though it totally annoyed Sam.

"Psst Allie," she whispered to Allie still stretching. Allie looked up and raised an eyebrow. "Wanna help me out?"

"Um...how?" She seemed a little confused and amused by Sam's antics.

"Let me know if Jake's looking."

Her lip twitched. "Oh he's looking alright."

Sam grinned. "Good, I'm going to make him pay."

"Do I want to know?"

"Just teaching the kids a lesson."

Allie shook her head. "If you say so."

Sam wiggled her arms out. "So uh, what can I do?"

Allie showed her some different stuff that she could help with and that would show her off. She seemed to have fun with her little game and would let her know when Jake was looking...which was almost always. Sam tried her hardest to keep a straight face, hoping it looked sexy and not strained. All in all, Allie practically put the tent up only using Sam for strength and physical work. She smiled at their finished work and patted Allie on the back.

"Not too bad...are we going to sleep in it?"

"Nope."

Sam smiled. "Yeah, didn't think so." She and Allie exchanged looks and actually burst into laughter. Sam couldn't believe she was actually laughing...with Allie...over a tent. It was amazing. They fell to the grass out of breath and Sam wiped the sweat from her brow.

"Sam?"

"Hmm?"

"Can we go for a ride later?"

"Sure I think the gang would like that."

"Um, actually I was wondering if it could just be me and you?" She asked quietly as if embarrassed.

Sam sat up a little surprised but smiled down at Allie. "Yeah, that'd be cool."

Allie stood up. "Great...I'm going to see if Tara needs help," she said leaving Sam sitting where she was slightly confused.

Jake's shadow fell over her and this time she was the one smirking up at him. He groaned and fell to the ground lying next to her; he wrapped his arm around her and pulled her down too. "You are positively evil."

Sam rolled over and rested her elbows on either side of him. "Why Jacob, I have no idea what you are talking about." She couldn't help but smile at his pain stricken face.

"Of course you don't." He pulled her down for a quick kissed and she smirked after they pulled apart. He sighed. "Yeah, you win. I'm the weaker soul I guess..."

"If only your butt looked as good as mine in these jeans." Sam teased.

Jake pretended to be sad. "If only...," he rolled over so it was him on top. He smiled down at her. "I don't really mind losing though."

Sam brushed some of his fly away hair behind his ear. "Now that's something I never thought I'd hear from you."

He shrugged and she smiled meeting his lips for another kiss.

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