It's been a day - a long day -
Jack is pulling his SUV up to the rear parking spots behind the motor lodge. He wears those Rayban shades and he pushes his horn "Honk...Honk...Honk" and waits. A few minutes go by until she appears strolling down the rear stairs to greet him.

God she couldn't believe her eyes,and neither could he. They both had been through so much since that day,but they both had rested, showered and were actually presentable. She smiled with that come hither look as she approached the car. Jack's not smiling but he's not angry either, he hasn't a clue what he's going to say but thankfully she spoke first. "You came?" with a twinkle in her eyes she smiles adoringly at him. Almost automatically, Jack nods and replies "Yes... I told you I would"

"You did not, you never did give me an answer remember?"

"Oh didn't I? I could've sworn I did"

She gives him a mischeivous grin "You could swear on the bible and I'd believe you"

Jack laughs looking down and back up with his lips parted "OK.. you've got me"

She laughs and says "I'm glad you came, I'm just surprised you did.

Jack says "Well I'm a bit surprised myself"

"Jack what you did for me back there....That's the coolest thing anyone's ever done for me..I wanted to thank you"

Jack replies "Think nothing of it. It's my job"

She leans in close to him and seductively lulls "I haven't been able to think of it as nothing - have you?"

Jack grins while he runs his tongue along his teeth, then he tilts his head toward her and motions for her to move closer. She's curious what he's up to but she obeys carefully.

Jack whispers "If I were get a room in this fine facility would you come over for a drink?"

"That sounds to me like an invitation" she answers

"Take as you want it, it's up to you."

"To answer your question, yes I would love to have a drink with you but I sense you'd rather this not be in public, right?"

"You're right, would you rather go out then?"

"No no....I just appreciate your candor. We do need some time to talk in private I realize."

"Do you suggest a particular room?"

"Well, I'm in room 5"- she points at the upper windows of the rear walls of the lodge.

"I think 7 or 9 is available......call me in an hour and let me know, I'll be there."