Chapter 13
Author's Note 1: I just got back from Florida. We drove down and back, so I was able to write 9 chapters totaling 17 pages for my various stories. So, you're gonna get a lot of updates.
Author's Note 2: The song I mention, 'Shades of Gray, is an actual song. If you haven't heard it I suggest you download it. It's a great song.
Jack finished off the last nacho and licked his fingers in contentment.
-Well, I feel better. How about you, Sammy?
He addressed the question to the little blue bear who of course did not answer. Jack grabbed a napkin wiped off the cheese at the corner of the bear's mouth.
-You sure are a messy eater, Sammy.
Suddenly Sam started to laugh. Jack glared at her.
-Don't make fun of him. At least he doesn't have any on his nose.
Her eyes widened and she reached up to wipe away the cheese. Jack smiled.
-So, you ready to go do something else?
-Yes. But, the question is, is Sammy ready?
-I'm glad you're starting to think about others. But, he's a little stuffed right now and doesn't really care what we do.
Sam rolled her eyes at Jack's bad pun.
-Ok then. Let's go.
They left the café and headed out in to the cool evening.
After 10 minutes of wandering Jack heard the faint sound of music and let out a gasp.
-Carter, do you hear that?
-Hear what?
-The music.
-Kinda.
-Can you tell what direction it's coming from?
-Um…that way.
She pointed to a clearing next to a tent. Jack took her arm and gently guided her toward the music.
A moment later they arrived at the small open court. There were speakers set up in the corners. Jack smiled.
-They're playing 'The Monkees'.
-You're right. I couldn't recognize it from far away. What song is this? I've never heard it.
Jack sighed.
-You've never heard 'Shades of Gray'?
She shook her head. He sighed again.
-It's my favorite song.
A moment passed. Finally, Jack worked up enough courage.
-Do you want to dance?
-I'd love to.
And as they began to dance with Sammy tucked under Jack's arm, the last verse and the chorus began to play. Both of which fit this situation and these two people so well.
'It was easy then to know what was fair
When to keep and when to share.
How much to protect you heart
And how much to care.'
'But today there is no day or night
Today there is no dark or light.
Today there is no black or white,
Only shades of gray.
Only shades of gray.'