Sam woke up early the next morning getting out of bed feeling one hundred percent better then she had yesterday afternoon. Knowing now that she didn't have to go in to work today she could relax with Adam and wouldn't have to rush about to get ready for work.
She got out of bed and pulled on one of Adam's shirts and went to get a cup of coffee. She entered the kitchen and found Richie sat at the small kitchen table with a bowl of cereal.
"Morning Richie… you're up early" Sam went straight to the kettle and put some water in and turned it on.
"Yeah well… couldn't seem to get to sleep… it's too cold."
Once her coffee was made Sam came to the table and sat opposite Richie. Noticing how tired he looked Sam felt sorry for him, "Why don't you go back to bed for a bit." She reached out and touched his shoulder in a motherly gesture.
Sam found herself surrounded by the brilliant bright light then she was in an alleyway. Looking around like she had done before she expected to see Adam again or herself but she didn't but she did see Richie. Stood in front of Richie was the man that Sam saw Adam fight with in her first vision.
Like Adam, Richie tried to tell the guy that he didn't want to fight and they didn't have to, but like in her vision involving Adam the other guy didn't seem to take much notice and soon advanced on him.
This time the mystery man seemed to be winning the fight and she saw the look of panic cross Richie's face when he realised this too. Sam didn't want to watch but know that she had to if she had any chance of preventing this from happening.
The fight continued, swords clashing and then it happened, the mystery guy managed to get by Richie's defences and plunged his sword into his chest.
Richie dropped to his knees, his sword dropped from his grip and he clutched his chest, the pain showing on his face, Sam felt tears start to fall from her eyes as she saw the mystery guy raise his sword and in a swift move decapitated Richie. The last thing Sam saw as she was once again surrounded by the brilliant white light was Richie's headless body slump to the ground.
Finding herself still sat at the table her hand still on Richie's shoulder she blinked finding the tears that she had shed in the vision were now working their way to her eyes now.
"ADAM" She found herself shouting as she rose from the table and turning towards the door. Richie was unsure what was going on, one minute Sam was as calm as anything, then the next minute she was crying for some unknown reason.
Adam came running into the kitchen, sword in hand ready for any danger. "What… what going on?"
"Adam get dressed… take Richie to the airport and put him on the first plane going back home."
"What… what's going on?… why do I have to go home?… I've just got here…" Richie got up from his seat in one swift motion moving towards Sam and Adam. Adam held up a hand effectively telling him to hold on two minutes while he found out.
The tears were now rolling down her face uncontrollable. "Sam… please tell me what's the matter?"
Trying to calm herself down Sam swallowed then looked up at Adam, "I had another vision… it was the same immortal that I saw with you in my first vision… but this time he wasn't you he was fighting, it was Richie."
"Oh Sam… believe me Richie may look innocent and not much of a fighter but Mac's trained him… he's not the best but he's got enough experience to get him by… he'll be fine."
Sam shook her head tears coming down her face faster the more she got upset. "No… no he lost… the other guy got past his defences and stabbed him in the chest… then… then…" Remembering what happened Sam couldn't help but give to her tears, her leg gave way and she found herself in Adam's arms thanks to his fast reflexes.
Adam looked up at Richie who looked to be in shock at learning about his own possible 'permanent' death, "Richie… go pack."
"But Adam…"
"NO… go pack… I won't have MacLeod on my back because you got yourself killed… go now."
Richie knew he was right and he'd rather keep his head and leave town till it was safe than stick around and face possible death.
Adam held Sam until she had calmed down enough so that she had pulled away and her eyes red after been crying. "Are you ok now?"
Sam nodded, "yeah… sorry it just kind of freaked me out seeing someone I know… no matter how short a time I've know them… die by decapitation, it's not a good way to start your day."
"Yeah… I can imagine… do you want to come with me to take Richie to the airport so you can see for yourself that he gets on his way home safely?"
Sam nodded and quickly followed Adam to the bedroom so they could get dressed and take Richie to the airport.
Sam and Adam arrived back at Sam's house after taking Richie to the airport so that they could pick up some clothes for Sam as they were planning to spend a few days in peace and quiet at Adams cottage.
On entering the house Sam picked up the cordless phone and headed to the bedroom. "I'll give Janet a ring and let her know that I won't be home for a few days, it'll save her worrying… it should only take me about half an hour to pack a few things."
"Ok… no problem, I'll just go make us something to drink" Adam headed for the kitchen.
Sam dialled Janet's number knowing it off by heart after the amount of time that she had rung her, Janet picked up on the fourth ring.
"Hello"
"Hey Janet"
"Sam… what up?"
"Oh nothing… I'm just not going to be home for a few days as I don't have to work I'd thought I'd spend a few days with Adam… he's got a place not far from here and we're going to go stay there for a few days…"
"Ok… I'll let General Hammond and Colonel O'Neill know that if they need to contact you they can get you on your mobile"
"Thanks Janet…" Sam smiled thankful that her friend seemed to be getting over the whole Adam thing.
"No problem… just go enjoy yourself… but if 'anything' happens you know you can call me and I'll be there as soon as possible."
"Thanks Janet… but really that won't be necessary… You have to believe me that he's changed… I just wish I could prove it to you in some way."
"I know you do Sam… but I really think that I'll only believe it if I see it with my own eyes and the likely hood off that happening is very remote."
"Ok… I've got to go now I'll talk to you about this another time Janet… bye."
"Bye."
Sam hung up the phone and placed it on the bed and pulled out a small duffel bag from under her bed and started putting assorted clothes into it.
It actually took less than half an hour to pack a few things and when she was done she went to the living room to find Adam sitting on what seemed to be his favourite sofa.
"You all packed?" Adam asked as he handed her a cup of coffee, which was by now just warm.
"Yeah I'll have this and then we can get back… ok?"
"Ok"
TBC
AN Genna has asked me to update this fic for the next few days at least because the fan just blew up on her laptop, luckily none of this story has been lost so you shouldn't have to wait for the new chapters. Please keep the reviews coming and I'll pass them on to her.