AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER

Disclaimers: I don't own the JAG characters or the Inn (wish I did)

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Author's Note: I combined two Inns on Martha's Vineyard – don't look for this place sadly it does not exist.

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THORNOAK INN

Clay and Anna arrived at the Thornoak Inn.  Porter had recommended this place and even pulled some strings with a friend to get them the only private cottage on the property. 

"Clay, this is beautiful." Anna said walking in.

The 1500 square foot cottage was furnished with Victorian furniture. A large four post king size bed, two wing chairs on either side of the fireplace and a 300 square foot private deck complete with a huge two person Jacuzzi.  The deck led out to the beach.  Off to the right there was a cozy hammock strung between two trees.  This cottage was about 1500 feet from the main house and basically secluded.  This was going to be a very romantic weekend Clay could feel it.

"Porter does have excellent taste." Clay teased.

"Of course she does, she likes me." Anna joked back.

"What do you want to do first?" Clay asked.

"Considering it's 8pm, who knows.  Everything's probably closed." Anna said.

"How about we just stay in?" Clay said with a smile and tapped her nose. "That Jacuzzi looks nice."

"Why Mr. Webb what do you have on your mind?" Anna teased.

"Something relaxing. You really haven't rested since you returned." Clay said.

"I'm rested." Anna groaned. "But I like that idea." 

"Good, you get some towels and I'll figure out how it works." Clay said walking out to the porch.  He got the Jacuzzi started and waited for Anna.

"Clay, what are you looking at?" Anna asked walking outside.

"The distance." Clay replied as he turned to her.

"It's far out there huh?" Anna joked.

"Oh, that was hilarious." Clay said shaking his head.

"Look who's talking? The last time you cracked a joke or a smile before I came along was probably 1972." Anna teased.

"How about we table this for now." Clay said.

"Sounds like a plan, so are we just going to stare at the bubbling water?" Anna asked.

"After you." Clay said with a smile as he watched Anna undress and get into the Jacuzzi.

"Do you plan on joining me?" Anna asked.

"Yeah in a second." Clay said walking back inside.

"Clay, where are you going?" Anna called after him.  A few minutes later Clay returned with a bottle of champagne and two flutes.

"I thought this would be nice." Clay said handing them to her.

"Hot water, champagne? Are you trying to get me drunk so you can take advantage of me, Mr. Webb?" Anna laughed.

"Absolutely," Clay said with a smile and got into the Jacuzzi.

They sat and sipped champagne while the bubbling water surrounded them.  They were both calm and relaxed as they enjoyed the peace and tranquility that had been missing from their lives recently.  A while later, they got out and went back inside.  Wrapped in towels, they stood looking at each other.  Not speaking or moving; just savoring the moment.  There were times when words and actions weren't needed to show how you felt.  For Clay and Anna this was one of those moments.  Clay noticed Anna was shaking and finally spoke.

"Are you cold, hon?" Clay asked.

"Yeah." Anna said. "Hey, since when do you call me hon?"

"I don't, know it just came out." Clay shrugged.

"Aww, you're embarrassed." Anna teased.

"No." Clay said quickly.

"Poor baby come here," Anna laughed opening her arms.

"Hey, you're shivering." Clay said. "You're freezing."

"Who'da thunk it would be cold here in the summer?" Anna said.

"How about I get a fire started and you see what movies are on?" Clay suggested.

"Sounds good, but I am going to change." Anna said opening her bag.

Clay started a fire and sat in the wing chair as he watched Anna change.  While this was a romantic weekend, Anna was practical.  She donned a pair of plaid pajama bottoms and a CIA training t-shirt she had swiped from Clay.  She then let her hair down and sat on the couch.  Even in the silliest of nightwear, she still made Clay breathe faster.

"Hey, is that my shirt?" Clay asked going to the couch.

"Not anymore." Anna replied looking at the movie listings. "Possession is 9/10 of the law."

"Oh really, well, I just may have to take it back." Clay said.

"Give it your best shot." Anna teased. "Ohh Casablanca is on. What time is it?"

"It's about ten to," Clay answered.

"It's over." Anna pouted. "Wait An Affair to Remember is on at 10."

"That will work." Clay said cozying up next to her. "Hey can I ask you something?"

"What's up?" Anna replied.

"That first night we made love, you wore a very sexy negligee." Clay said.

"And?" Anna asked.

"Since then, you either wear nothing or something like this." Clay said pointing to her outfit.

"So the problem here is my taste in bedroom attire?" Anna asked confused.

"No, I was wondering why you don't wear negligees." Clay said.

"I own one, you saw it that first night. I can't see investing in something that is going to end up in a pile on the floor." Anna laughed.

"Makes sense.  I thought maybe you didn't want to… I don't know what I thought." Clay said.

"Clay where is this going?" Anna asked.

"I don't know. Forget it, let's watch the movie." Clay said.

"Well, let me ask you something, are you going to change?" Anna laughed, Clay was still in a towel which was very unlike him.

"I would, but you are wearing my shirt." Clay said pulling on the shirt.

"You want it? Come and get it." Anna said innocently.

"Don't tempt me." Clay said pulling on the shirt.

"Come on Secret Agent Man, are you a wimp?" Anna coaxed.

"Wimp? Who are you calling a wimp?" Clay said acting tough and then kissing her nose.

"You!" Anna laughed.  "So has nose kissing replaced nose tapping?"

Clay attacked Anna and easily removed the shirt.  They were about to take the next step when Anna stopped him.

"Oh this is the best line in the movie… Winter must be cold for those with no warm memories." Anna said getting weepy.

"What is it about this movie?" Clay asked shaking his head. "Why do all women cry?"

"Just how many women have you watched this movie with Clay?" Anna asked.

"It's a known fact that all women cry over this movie." Clay defended himself.

"Hmmm, nice save." Anna laughed and kissed him.

Their foreplay resumed and this time it was Clay who was the aggressor.  He could not get close enough to her. 

"Anna, I don't ever want this to end." Clay said between kisses.

"I love so much." Anna replied.

"I want to make love to you all night." Clay said kissing her.

"Please don't stop." Anna said.

Clay carried Anna to the bed and made love to her.  It was the most passionate night they had shared, in the background the theme to the movie could be heard…

Our love affair is a wondrous thing
That we'll rejoice in remembering
Our love was born with our first embrace
And a page was torn out of time and space
Our love affair, may it always be
A flame to burn through eternity
So take my hand with a fervent prayer
That we may live and we may share
A love affair to remember

They fell asleep in each other's arms.  Clay with a smile knowing what was going to happen tomorrow, Anna with tears knowing they would soon be apart.

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An Affair to Remember: Words by Harold Adamson and Leo McCarey, music by Harry Warren.