Staggered would be too mild of a word to describe Sam's reaction as Josie
hugged Rob enthusiastically. Then both blonde women laughed at Rob's
attempts to feign broken ribs as a result of Josie's embrace. Suddenly
aware of Sam's stare, Rob broke apart from his loved ones to greet the
bewildered taller man.
"Hey there, what's up!" grabbing Sam's shoulders for a manly hug.
After Josie and Tracey hugged, Josie turned to both men and spoke up, "Rob, this is Sam Coulson, Aldys' English teacher."
She then blushed profusely as Rob teased her, "Let me guess, he's a Shakespeare nut too?"
Seeing Josie's embarrassment, Tracey glared at her beloved husband and flashed Sam a stunning smile, "Forgive my juvenile husband, I'm Tracey," then giving Josie a wink, she added "it's a pleasure to meet you."
Sam was immensely relieved that Rob was married to Tracey and not Josie. However, as a baseball fan, he's still puzzled over the relationship between NY Yankees' shortstop Rob Geller and Josie Geller.
Somehow sensing his silent question, Josie finally turned to Sam with a breathtaking smile and took charge, "Sam, this is my brother Rob Geller," (picking up Rosie in her arms), "and my adorable little niece Rosie."
Sam was beyond happy. He could see that the vivacious child actually resembles her mother Tracey, although looking at Josie he felt his heart lift up as he imagined her with their own daughter. Whoa! Slow down, Sam!
"May I hold her?" Sam asked Josie with a grin. Surprised yet delighted as she saw that Sam loves children, she handed over a smiling Rosie to the handsome man. Apparently Rosie is attracted to Sam's cleft chin just as her aunt was.
After a lengthy discussion of baseball between the two men and a retelling of Tracey's flight trip to Josie, the two Geller siblings separated.
Rob and his family headed to Toys R Us next door, Sam and Josie were ready to call it a night. Outside, once again being a gentleman, Sam offered to walk Josie to her car. Josie confessed that she had walked to the café, her apartment just a few blocks away.
"I'll take you home then," Sam suggested happily.
In the car, Josie was astonished to hear Sam's adventure the last few days regarding her. She understood Sam's previous strange expressions around Rob, since he thought the baseball player was her husband. Both laughed hysterically as they found the hilarious part of the stories. Josie was touched that Sam obviously holds such a high regard of her. Sam also told Josie of his attempt to catch her at the As You Like It play in the theater.
They talked of Rosalind and Orlando's love, Sam was intrigued as Josie recited Rosalind's speech "No sooner had they met but they looked, no sooner looked but they loved, no sooner loved but they sighed." Sam realized that the situation mirrored his feelings for Josie, he had fallen in love with her.
Josie was dazed at the loving look Sam bestowed upon her when she finished the speech. Unaware, she returned the look, which pleased Sam to the core. As they arrived at Josie's apartment, she invited him in. Sam vowed to act like a gentleman, since Josie is now very special to him.
As he entered, he immediately felt at home. Her place was very welcoming, comfortable furnitures and well lit rooms. He was impressed with the collection of classic literatures on the bookshelf in the living room. It elated him that Josie held most of his favorite reading materials including Shakespeare's Love Sonnets.
Josie and Sam decided to chat on her couch, finding more about each other.
"Do you play any sports, Sam?" Josie was excited to learn about Sam's interests.
Cautious, and still a bit hurt from his ex Laura's putdowns regarding his pastimes, he answered carefully, "I play baseball and hockey sometimes."
His face broke into a huge grin mirroring Josie's as she put in, "You'll get along fantastically with Rob."
"And You?" Sam half teased, hoping Josie would love sports as much as he does.
With a sly grin, she answered, "I'm not as obsessed with it as Rob obviously is, but I play."
Both jumped as Rob snuck his head in from the kitchen door, "Don't be so modest, sis," he laughingly added "she's got a killer arm, but she won't heed my advice and join the pros."
Josie was too stunned to answer since he popped his head on top of the counter.
At Josie's expression, Rob explained "Sorry sis, Toys R Us' bathroom is out of order so I drove here, still have the extra key you know," smiling sheepishly. "Well, see ya later lovers!" and cartwheeled out the the door.
Both occupants of the couch blushed, then burst out laughing simultaneously.
Rob appeared again, "Oh yeah Sam, can't help overhearing that you play baseball, so what about joining us this Sunday for a friendly game?" Flattered, Sam agreed. "The players aren't all pros right? Just a few friends?" then smiled at Rob's nod and disappearing act.
Once again alone, Sam clasped both her hands in his and confessed, "Josie, I'm in love with you."
"Really?" eyes glassy, she smiled briefly before saying, "There's something I have to tell you."
"Hey there, what's up!" grabbing Sam's shoulders for a manly hug.
After Josie and Tracey hugged, Josie turned to both men and spoke up, "Rob, this is Sam Coulson, Aldys' English teacher."
She then blushed profusely as Rob teased her, "Let me guess, he's a Shakespeare nut too?"
Seeing Josie's embarrassment, Tracey glared at her beloved husband and flashed Sam a stunning smile, "Forgive my juvenile husband, I'm Tracey," then giving Josie a wink, she added "it's a pleasure to meet you."
Sam was immensely relieved that Rob was married to Tracey and not Josie. However, as a baseball fan, he's still puzzled over the relationship between NY Yankees' shortstop Rob Geller and Josie Geller.
Somehow sensing his silent question, Josie finally turned to Sam with a breathtaking smile and took charge, "Sam, this is my brother Rob Geller," (picking up Rosie in her arms), "and my adorable little niece Rosie."
Sam was beyond happy. He could see that the vivacious child actually resembles her mother Tracey, although looking at Josie he felt his heart lift up as he imagined her with their own daughter. Whoa! Slow down, Sam!
"May I hold her?" Sam asked Josie with a grin. Surprised yet delighted as she saw that Sam loves children, she handed over a smiling Rosie to the handsome man. Apparently Rosie is attracted to Sam's cleft chin just as her aunt was.
After a lengthy discussion of baseball between the two men and a retelling of Tracey's flight trip to Josie, the two Geller siblings separated.
Rob and his family headed to Toys R Us next door, Sam and Josie were ready to call it a night. Outside, once again being a gentleman, Sam offered to walk Josie to her car. Josie confessed that she had walked to the café, her apartment just a few blocks away.
"I'll take you home then," Sam suggested happily.
In the car, Josie was astonished to hear Sam's adventure the last few days regarding her. She understood Sam's previous strange expressions around Rob, since he thought the baseball player was her husband. Both laughed hysterically as they found the hilarious part of the stories. Josie was touched that Sam obviously holds such a high regard of her. Sam also told Josie of his attempt to catch her at the As You Like It play in the theater.
They talked of Rosalind and Orlando's love, Sam was intrigued as Josie recited Rosalind's speech "No sooner had they met but they looked, no sooner looked but they loved, no sooner loved but they sighed." Sam realized that the situation mirrored his feelings for Josie, he had fallen in love with her.
Josie was dazed at the loving look Sam bestowed upon her when she finished the speech. Unaware, she returned the look, which pleased Sam to the core. As they arrived at Josie's apartment, she invited him in. Sam vowed to act like a gentleman, since Josie is now very special to him.
As he entered, he immediately felt at home. Her place was very welcoming, comfortable furnitures and well lit rooms. He was impressed with the collection of classic literatures on the bookshelf in the living room. It elated him that Josie held most of his favorite reading materials including Shakespeare's Love Sonnets.
Josie and Sam decided to chat on her couch, finding more about each other.
"Do you play any sports, Sam?" Josie was excited to learn about Sam's interests.
Cautious, and still a bit hurt from his ex Laura's putdowns regarding his pastimes, he answered carefully, "I play baseball and hockey sometimes."
His face broke into a huge grin mirroring Josie's as she put in, "You'll get along fantastically with Rob."
"And You?" Sam half teased, hoping Josie would love sports as much as he does.
With a sly grin, she answered, "I'm not as obsessed with it as Rob obviously is, but I play."
Both jumped as Rob snuck his head in from the kitchen door, "Don't be so modest, sis," he laughingly added "she's got a killer arm, but she won't heed my advice and join the pros."
Josie was too stunned to answer since he popped his head on top of the counter.
At Josie's expression, Rob explained "Sorry sis, Toys R Us' bathroom is out of order so I drove here, still have the extra key you know," smiling sheepishly. "Well, see ya later lovers!" and cartwheeled out the the door.
Both occupants of the couch blushed, then burst out laughing simultaneously.
Rob appeared again, "Oh yeah Sam, can't help overhearing that you play baseball, so what about joining us this Sunday for a friendly game?" Flattered, Sam agreed. "The players aren't all pros right? Just a few friends?" then smiled at Rob's nod and disappearing act.
Once again alone, Sam clasped both her hands in his and confessed, "Josie, I'm in love with you."
"Really?" eyes glassy, she smiled briefly before saying, "There's something I have to tell you."