Sara and Jake followed the instructions to John Malfat's compound, which was built in an old campground. As they pulled up to the gate, a man with a clipboard approached them.
"Name?"
"Robert and Gracie Simmons." Jake said
The man checked the list
"All right. Take this road until you reach the main compound. Park in the lot and go to the building to check in."
"Thank you."
The man raised the gate, allowing them to pass. They drove down the road until the main building came into sight. Jake pulled into a lot and parked the car. They climbed out of the car and walked around to the truck. He opened the trunk and pulled out their bags.
They walked slowly through he lot and up the path leading to the main building. Before opening the door, Sara turned to him and whispered
"Remember what I told you in the car."
"Yes honey."
"Say that one more time and you will be sorry."
"Whatever you say dear."
Before Sara could say anything, Jake opened the door and slipped inside. Sara walked in behind him, following him to the desk. A woman behind the desk looked up as they approached.
"Good afternoon. You must be the Simmons."
"Yes we are." Jake said, "I'm Robert and this is my wife Gracie."
The woman extended her hand.
"I'm Alana Malfat, daughter of the world famous John Malfat."
Jake and Sara each shook her hand.
"Well let's get you checked in so you can join the rest of the group."
She picked up a clipboard and said
"You are in Room 232. Take the elevator over there to the second floor, turn left and you room is first one on the left. Do you have any bags in the car?"
"Just what we brought in."
"I can have someone bring them up for you."
"That's all right. We can manage." Jake said
"Okay. Let me get you key and you can be on your way."
Alana turned and grabbed a set of keys off board. She handed them to Jake.
"Have a good stay Mr. and Mrs. Simmons. I sure it will be an up lifting experience for you both."
"Thank you so much." Sara said, taking the key from Jake, "Honey would you mind carrying my bag. My arm is a little sore."
"Sure thing dear." Jake said, picking up Sara's suitcase.
Sara walked to the elevator while Jake pulled the suitcases. Once they were in the elevator, Jake whispered
"Thanks a lot."
"You'll learn rookie. Don't mess with the best."
The door opened on the second floor. Sara reached down and picked up her suitcase. She stepped off the elevator and turned left. Jake followed behind with his suitcase. Sara unlocked the door and let them inside.
"Wow, nice digs." Jake said looking around the room
Sara and Jake walked through the room. There was a living room type area with a couch and chair, the bathroom off to the left and down a side hall they found the master bedroom. Sara set her suitcase on the bed and opened it slowly. Jake set his on the other side of the bed and did the same.
They unpacked quietly, each leaving out a change of clothing. Once they were done, they stored their suitcases in the closet. Sara turned to Jake and said
"I'll change in the bathroom and you can change in here. Just yell when you are done."
"Okay."
Sara picked up her clothes and headed into the bathroom. She pulled off her blouse and skirt, letting them drop to the floor. Slowly she pulled on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. She picked up her clothes and folded them carefully, setting them on the counter.
She moved towards the door. As her hand touched the knob, she resisted the urge to open the door. She waited a few minutes, then said
"You done?"
"Just a minute." He shouted back, "Okay."
Sara opened the door to see him pulling his shirt over his head. Her eyes fixed on the strong well-defined muscles in his back. He tucked his shirt into his jeans and turned to her. Sara quickly dropped her head, not wanting to look him in the eyes.
"So, you ready?"
"Yeah."
Sara started to walk out when Jake grabbed her arm. Turning to him, she said
"What?"
He nodded towards the bathroom. Slowly they made their way intot he bathroom. Jake turned on the water.
"What are you doing?" Sara asked
"He might have the place wired."
"Who? Malfat?"
"I wouldn't put it past him."
"So why the cloke and dagger?"
"I don't know how long we will be tonight so I think we should take care of the sleeping arrangements now."
"The sleeping arrangements."
"Yeah."
"I get the bed and you can enjoy the nice comfy couch."
"The couch?"
"You didn't think…that we would…sorry rookie, that's not one of the perks of the assignment."
She started to turn off the water when he stopped her again.
"Now what?"
He reached into his pocket and withdrew a medium size velvet box. Slowly he opened it and Sara saw a wedding set. He picked up the man's ring and slid it onto his ring finger on his left hand. Then he picked up the ring Sara was supposed to wear.
"Want to do the honors or should I?"
Sara held out her left hand. Jake slid the engagement ring and wedding band onto her finger. Sara studied the ring carefully. Looking at him, she said
"These are real nice. Be careful, I am sure they are from evidence or something." Sara said, looking at the ring.
Jake looked at his ring. After a few minutes, he said
"Actually they are mine."
"Yours?"
Jake moved towards the door, not offering any additional information. He moved through the room, heading towards the door. As he started to open the door, Sara stopped him.
"You gonna tell me anymore about these?" She asked, holding p her hand.
"Later." Jake said, opening the door, "Now let's go honey. We have some people waiting for us."
"Okay."
That's chapter two down. Not sure how many more there will be. I apologize if this par isn't so good. My head is killing me and I didn't get much sleep thanks to the flu. So if it really sucks let me know and I will junk the entire story. So I leave the fate of undercover up to you…the faithful readers.