Once Higgins was outside, Sam walked down the stairs… she was dressed… only with wet hair

"Samantha Cordera what do you hope to achieve with this show?"

"Exactly what I saw."

"Do you want to ruin my friendship with Juliet?"

"Thomas will not happen, you are two adults, not two kids. Do you know that you can have both a friend, lover and wife in one person? If you are smart enough to recognize it . You shouldn't miss her… she seems like a fantastic woman… don't find excuses, I know you're afraid of suffering "

"She is dating another man. I would never get in the way, it' d not be correct and I 'd really ruin everything, do you understand? "

"Yes, I understand, but it's so unfair ... why did you wait so long to tell her?"

"Because she wasn't ready later I missed the moment, besides I think that the doctor she attends is a better match than me, he can offer her a life that I cannot give her"

"I don't know what to say, in my opinion you belittle yourself too much, as usual ... Anyway, I'm really curious to know this doctor ... do you think there will be the occasion? I swear to be good! "

She knew that by now she had insinuated the doubt in Jules and therefore she'd have to do nothing else ... and that was what Magnum feared ... He was worried about the opinion that Higgins might have of him after that morning ... she knew him, but he was unsure how much her opinion of him had improved over the years.

He reached Higgins after saying goodbye to TC and Sam and they went to meet with the administrator and the manager of the laboratory. They were looking for evidence that one of their employees, who hadn't shown up for days for days, had stolen the formula for their latest product. They should have to track down the employee and find any evidence of the theft. The administrator and the manager did not want to call the police to avoid damage to company image. The reward was substantial, because it was an innovative product.

They had gotten into the car and had taken a strangely silent journey. Neither of them wanted to break the silence. They were both in thoughts. But, in the end Magnum couldn't resist

"Are you ok, Higgy? There is something wrong? Doesn't the case convince you? "

"No nothing, it's all right"

"So why are you so silent?"

"I'm curious… you didn't tell me Sam is a woman. And I know it's none of my business, but I was wondering if I wasted my time installing an extra bed. "

"She is a friend, a true friend and nothing more ... you wrong guy and no, you wasted no time"

He didn't say anything else because if he said too much he would be in a conversation he couldn't have without talking about Sam's life and he wanted the woman to do it.

"Maybe things have changed for her"

"Higgy why are you asking me all these questions? I can assure you that you are wrong "

"I was just curious ... and I don't like wasting my time doing useless things"

"You haven't wasted time, ok?"

"Ok... So, are you all going to Rick's in La Mariana tonight?"

"No, they come to me. Are you there or are you going out with Ethan? "

"I'm going to dinner with Ethan. By the way, when we arrive I have to prepare myself. We will start working on the case tomorrow "

When they arrived at the Nest they found Kumu with Sam and the Lads. She seemed to get along very well with Zeus and Apollo ...

"Your friend is very cute, Thomas," Kumu said

In fact, Sam was wearing a beautiful blue floral summer dress and was busy stroking Higgins' two dogs.

"But those two demons only hate me?"

"Thomas, I can't believe you don't get along with some animal in the world. When we were in Iraq he took care of dogs, cats, goats ... they all followed him ... "she said to Higgins and Kumu. "They must be jealous of you ..." She said to Thomas, who sighed visibly seeing that she was not giving up on he plan ... but when looking at her he saw that it had been an involuntary, spontaneous joke ,because she had assumed a truly guilty air, realizing than she had said.

"I doubt. They must have been offended the first time ... you also called them Freddy and Jason ... "

"Higgy, do you think they've seen horror movies?" Magnum said laughing

"They are two very smart dogs ... they will have understood that it was an offense" she said but you could see that she was joking

"Oh ... I'm late, I have to go" said Higgins looking at the time ...

"You aren't staying with us tonight?"

"No, I'm going to dinner with Ethan, my boyfriend"

"Too bad, I have a lot of embarrassing stories about Magnum ..."

"Sam ..."

"What's up? There are a lot of funny anecdotes… you're not as perfect as Robin's White Knight "

"You're not nice," Magnum said

"You know I am!"

"Do you know that he is the person the character of Robin is based on?" Kumu asked

"Sure. And who else could be? In several episodes I was there too but I forbade Robin from naming me or inventing a character who resembled me ... "

"Then you will tell me about them next time," Juliet said, walking away ...

"Sure!"

"Aloha, Juliet" said Kumu

"Bye! See you tomorrow"

She turned to look at Thomas and Sam joking and once again a mixture of envy and jealousy made its way into her heart… what was happening to her?

Dinner with Ethan would have been fine, but she was distracted, thinking about everything she didn't know about Magnum, about the intimacy he had with Sam, about what she thought she had achieved with him and couldn't pay attention to Ethan, so halfway through dinner she told him she wasn't feeling well and wanted to go back to the estate.

Arriving at the Nest they met TC and Rick who were leaving… and they looked worried.

"Hi guys!"

"Hey doctor, how are you doing?"

"I'm fine. Jules wasn't feeling well so we left early "

"Are you okay Higgy baby?"

"It's not serious TC don't worry, one night's sleep and it'll all pass. But are you already leaving? "

Rick and TC looked at each other ... "Sam wasn't in shape either ... it will be a virus that runs"

"I'm going to see how it goes ..." Higgins said

"No need, Jules. There's Thomas ... "

"She is a guest of the estate. It's my duty"

" Ethan, you can go home. I call you "

"But Jules? Are you sure?" And if you need me? "

"Do you guys think she needs a doctor?"

There was a moment of hesitation then Rick said ... "No, it doesn't seem like it, she'll be tired from the trip and the tours ..."

"Then I'd say you can go home quiet, Ethan ..."

She had been a bit abrupt, but she was nervous and she wanted to go and see how things were going with Sam…and Magnum

She said goodbye to the guys and Ethan and headed to the guest house. She was about to knock when she saw two figures embraced in front of the window ...

"She was sick ... right" she whirled around, inadvertently slamming her fist against the door ... and now ...

She had to knock ...

Thomas opened the door ... and saw a furious look for a moment, then Higgins pulled himself together and said "TC and Rick told me Sam was unwell, but apparently they were wrong" She said sharply, unable to control himself ... he turned quickly and started to leave but she felt himself being held back ... "Wait Juliet ..." "I saw what you mean by friendship ..." and freed herself. For the first time since she knew him, Magnum ran after her, took her by the arm. She turned to free herself when she saw Sam ... her face streaked with tears and she froze, realizing she had misunderstood ...

"Forgive me, Sam... are you okay?"

Magnum leaved her arm, and he stood aside

"Don't worry, you don't know what's going on and you've come to the most logical conclusion. Please come in. I can tell you everything, but in return I would like us to talk to each other about one thing. Thomas, please could you leave us alone "