Chapter Twenty-Five

Over the next two days Sam went to the architect to see how things were coming with the design of the house. She was surprised to find out that it was finished. She had a look at it as a 3-D model. She made some calls and got some paperwork sorted out and the correct permit's for the contractor to start building the house.

She contacted Sue and asked her to see if she could look for a nice house in Washington and for her to e-mail any good ones that she saw. She also asked her to pack all of Jonas' things, which Sue said she would do. Sue had been forwarding both Sam and Jane's mail to Charlie's place. Since they were both living there while on sick leave.

The day Jack and Sam left to head to his cabin, Jane and Sam talked alone.

"Sam you look happy. I'm pleased for you and Jack"

"Thanks, we been talking for the last couple of days about our feelings for each other. We haven't acted upon them yet. We want to wait till the time is right. We are still getting to know one another"

"Good for you. I can see that he is a good man, the important thing is that you love one another and will be there for each other, as you have been in the past few weeks"

"I know. That is why he is taking me up to his cabin, so we can get to know each other better"

"Well you better get going. Take care"

"I will, you too"

They hugged, and then walked over to Jack's truck; he was talking to Charlie "Ready?"

"Yep, you guys have my number for emergencies"

"Yes, now go, have a good time" Charlie said

They got into the truck and buckled their belts. They waved good bye to their friends and then they were on their way. They stopped off a few times on the way so that Jack could show Sam some scenery and for lunch.

They talked about their likes and dislikes on the way. They stopped off at one town for an ice cream. While eating it they went for a walk to stretch their legs.

"How long before we reach your cabin?"

"Tomorrow, we will have to stop at a motel for the night. I've already got us booked"

"Thanks. While we are here, I might as well get me some fishing gear" Sam said, as they stopped outside a sports shop.

"Sure, ok"

They finished off their ice creams before going into the shop. They look around and went over to where the fishing gear was. They looked at the different rods and reels that were available. Jack pointed out the ones that would be the best to use and then he left her to choose which one.

Once Sam had chosen her rod and reel, Jack got the fishing line and explained why he chose that line so she could understand. He showed her the different lures that would be good to try to catch bass, so Sam had a look at them all and she picked five different ones. Once they had everything, they went to the counter. Sam paid for the lot, and they left and headed back to the truck. Once everything was put away, they were on the road again. Just before they left town Jack filled up his truck, while Sam went to use the ladies room. By the time Sam was finished, Jack was just finishing filling his truck up with gas and he filled the radiator with water.

While he was doing that Sam got them both a soda. As she was walking to the counter she spotted packages of chocolate marshmallow fish, so she added a couple of packets of them before reaching the counter. She paid for them as well as the gas, and then she headed to the truck and got in and waited for Jack. She looked over to see that he was at the counter talking to the guy. Sam smiled when he looked at her, after the guy told him that Sam had already paid for it. He left and got into the truck.

"Sam, you shouldn't have to pay for the gas"

"Sorry, all I was doing was helping with my share. I would of feel guilty if you had to pay for it all" Sam looked down at her hands, which were in her lap. Jack put his hand under her chin and made her look at him.

"Sam, I'm sorry. It was a surprise that's all. You can surprise me any time, ok?"

"Ok" Jack leant over and gave her a kiss and then smiled.

"What's this?" He picked up a packet of chocolate fish and laughed.

"Chocolate fish? Sam, you can be full of surprises"

"I know, Jonas hated surprises"

"Like I said, you can surprise me any time"

He gave her a kiss before putting his belt on and started up his truck, and they were on their way. Sam opened the two bottles of coke cola and passed one to Jack. He took a couple of mouth fulls, then he burped, which made Sam giggle. He apologised for it, at least he made her smile. Even Sam took a couple of mouth fulls, causing her to burp, which made Jack laugh.

Later that evening, they stopped at the hotel that Jack booked a few days earlier. Once settled in, they went out to dinner at a bar and grill. They ate their dinner and talked for a while. Then they had couple of games of pool before heading back to their room for the night.