HEY EVERYONE, UNCLE SAM AGAIN! Welp, here is the next chapter of Remember the Past, Live for the Future! Well, enough of my prattling and on with the story!

The time had come. After a month of waiting, King was fully pardoned of his crimes and allowed to leave Jasper. At long last, Sam and his family could finally go on their trip to Banff. But, they would have some added company. As it turns put, Sam had invited Humphrey and his family to tag along on the trip. However, the reason behind the invitation was actually a very special surprise for Humphrey. One the grey-furred Omega was sure to never forget. Speaking of which, Sam smiled as he saw his friend, along with his mate and their children approaching his den, each sporting wide smiles as he greeted them.

"I am really glad you agreed to come along, Humphrey," Sam said, bringing his old friend into a tight embrace, "it will be just like old times." Humphrey laughed as he pulled away from his cream-furred friend, a massive smile adorned on his muzzle.

"Wouldn't miss t for the world buddy," Humphrey responded happily, but his smile soon fell as look of worry came to his face. "Where's Terra and Anna? They O.K.?" Sam couldn't help but smile at his friends concern, with smile only growing as he saw Runt take on a look of concern at the mention of his only daughter. However, that worry soon vanished as said preteen made her appearance.

"I'M HERE!" she called as she ran out from some nearby bushes, her fur very damp as she came to rest beside her father, "I wanted to take a quick bath in the stream before we left." And just as she finished speaking, Anna proceeded to shake the still drip water from her fur, her father being unfortunate enough to be caught in the splash zone. Humphrey and his family on the other paw laughed. All except for Runt, whose perception of time seemed to slow down as he stared at Anna, her gorgeous mane flowing majestically as she shook her head from side to side so as to remove the excess water. Meanwhile, Sam, while being pelted with water from his daughter noticed the dopey grin that had formed on the young wolf's muzzle, a sigh that he was in a world of his own as he stared at Anna. A sly smile formed on his own muzzle at what this could imply for the two teenagers in the future.

"OH!" Anna exclaimed, bringing Runt's attention back to earth, "sorry daddy." Looking to said wolf, Runt couldn't help but to try to hold back a laugh as he saw his friend's fur dripping with water, courtesy of Anna's little Shake-N-Dry, a not-so-amused frown on his face. Humphrey on the other hand was all out laughing, causing Runt to finally let loose his own amusement while the Kate, Claudette and Stinky rolled their eyes at the display, but still smiling nonetheless. Looking to his daughter, Sam saw that she was smiling sheepishly in a silent apology. But, try as he might, the Omega could stay mad at his little girl. But that did not mean he had a trick of his own. With a sly smile Sam suddenly began to shake himself, not only returning some of the water to Anna, but also causing a good amount to get on Humphrey and Runt, while the others were wise enough to get clear in time. After having calmed down some, Sam decided to answer his friend on the whereabouts of his mate.

"I was just about to say Humphrey," Sam began, having calmed down enough to speak, "Terra was off to get King. They should be here in a few minutes."

"That's good, cause I am ready to get this trip started!" That voice certainly dd not belong to anyone int he group. Looking around in confusion, Sam suddenly took in the forms of two teenage wolves he recognized all to well walking toward them.

"Fleet, Magril," Sam addressed the two in surprise, "what are you two doing here?" Upon hearing a sheepish chuckle, Sam sent an accusatory glare to his old puphood friend who, after a hard nudge from his mate, began to explain.

"I told Claudette they could tag along," Humphrey said tentatively. While Sam wanted to reprimand his friend, he just couldn't bring himself to send Fleet and Magril home. Letting out a loud sigh, Sam finally relented.

"Alright, I guess it would be cruel to make you walk all the way back to the Northern Pack." Upon hearing this, the two siblings beamed from ear to ear as Fleet went stand beside his girlfriend, while Magril nervously went to stand beside Stinky, the latter seeming to develop a deep blush that rivaled the former's, which did not go unnoticed by the other members of the party who smiled slyly at the display.

Meanwhile, Terra was walking toward the holding dens of the Western Pack. Even though King was officially pardoned, he still had to reside in the dens until someone came to get him. Truth be told, while Terra felt it only right that she be the one to retrieve her father, another part of her needed some time alone in order to wrap her head around a recent discovery. It had been a week since she and Sam had mated, the very thought of the session sending shivers down her spine as she recalled his dominant side taking over, as Sam taking control like that was a real turn on for Terra. But in the week following their passionate time together, Terra began to notice that she appeared to be more tired, as well as developing a massive appetite, which seemed to only be nullified by the fact that she would be prone to episodes of nausea. Some would call it a weird stomach bug, but Terra knew better, as they were all the same symptoms she experienced when she learned she was going to have Anna. And she could not be more thrilled at the idea of having another pup with the wolf she loved.

"Princess," came a familiar female voice, pulling Terra out of her thoughts. Looking to the source of the voice, Terra smiled as she was approached by Eve, the elder female giving off a motherly aura as she fell into step beside the auburn female.

"Hello Eve," Terra greeted, "it is good to see you. And please, call me Terra. Princess isn't exactly my piece of caribou." With a knowing smile, Eve nodded.

"Of course," Eve responded. "Forgive me, I am just not used to having you around just yet. Are you on your way to get your father?"

"Yes I am," Terra responded with a nod, "why do you ask?"

"I actually have something to discuss with him before we leave." Terra suddenly faltered in her pace upon hearing what Eve had just said.

"I'm sorry, did you say 'we?'" Eve, turning, to Terra, offered a shy smile.

"Yes," she began tentatively, "Winston wanted me to go with you. The reason being one that I wish to discuss with you AND your father." Terra, after taking a moment to think it over, nodded in agreement as the two continued toward the holding dens. But in that time, Terra couldn't help but notice the sorrowful change in Eve's attitude when she mentioned Winston. Deciding not to pry, the two females continued on their walk until they arrived at the holding dens. Walking up to one of the dens, which was being guarded by Hutch and Scar, not that their was really any need for it anymore, Eve gestured for them to get King. With a smile, Hutch entered the den as he shouted.

"Well King, it looks like you're free to go!" At this point, Terra couldn't contain her excitement, for as soon as her father walked out of the den, she tackled him to the ground, happily licking at his face as he laughed at the onslaught, with the three other Alphas chuckling at the display. But, while Terra and King were distracted, Eve gestured for Hutch and Scar to leave, a clear indication that she wanted to speak to the father and daughter alone. Once she was certain they were alone, Eve cleared her throat so as to get their attention. Looking int he direction of the noise, King's eyes widened as soon as they rested on Eve.

"EVE!" He exclaimed, quickly scrambling to his feet, only to force himself to calm down as he spoke "to what do I owe the pleasure?" Eve, although having smiled at King's first reaction, suddenly took on on more serious expression as she spoke to the two wolves before her.

"Their is something I need to discuss with you two," she began in an authoritative voice, "something that could affect the very future of your family." Needles to say, what Eve had told them was very unsettling. But, rather than worry the vacation party, King and Terra opted instead to be extra vigilant. But for the time being, the trio decided it was best to join the rest of the group so as to get the trip under way. However, Sam was not too happy when he learned Eve would be joining them as well.

"WHY DON'T WE INVITE THE WHOLE PACK WHILE WE'RE AT IT!" he exclaimed in an over dramatic fashion, earning round of chuckles from the rest of the party before setting off on their trip.

And there you have it folks! Be on the look out for the next chapter being brought to you by my, and hopefully yours to, good friend Dax! Until then, take care, and as always, HAPPY READING!

P.S. I know we are living in a time of uncertainty, but I just want you to know that with every dark cloud, there is a silver lining. Just stay safe, keep healthy, and pray for those who are unable to. Be strong and optimistic my friends.

Happy wishes and positive vibes from your friend,

Sam