"I think the bracelet is some sort of guide to the lost oasis of Ahm Shere." Evy said walking down the hallway into the living room.

"Evy, I know what your thinking and the answer is no." Rick said entering the room behind her and dropping the bags. "We just got home."

"That's the beauty of it, why do you think I went through all the trouble of having our clothes laundered back in Cairo?" she said turning to face him.

"Because you a loving wife and caring mother?" Rick asked looking her in the eyes trying to see what she was thinking by them, but could only see that sparkle she had whenever she wanted something, she usually got it too, but not this time, oh no, this time Rick was going to put his foot down.

"That's beside the point." She said looking at him the sparkle, now a flame. "It means we're already packed."

Rick lowered his head shaking it then looked up, pointing a finger at her he asked, "Why don't you give me one good reason?"

"It's just an oasis…" she said moving closer to him, "darling." She continued this time taking off his hat. "A beautiful…exciting…romantic…oasis." She now had his scarf off and was standing in front of him, she was using her charm to seduce him into what she wanted, well he was on to her tricks, but it never hurt to play along.

"Oh," Rick said drawing her close to him. "The kind with the white sandy beach, palm trees and the cool, clear blue water we can swim in with no bathing suits?"

"Now, you're getting it." She said inches from his face.

"We can get some of those big drinks with the little umbrellas." he said looking in her eyes.

"Sounds good." She said getting closer, if possible, to his face. He almost fell for it, almost, but knowing Evy there was always something else, the fine print if you will.

"Sounds too good, what's the catch?" he asked pushing her away.

"The catch?" she asked confused.

"Yeah you know the fine print, the hidden agenda, and the part that's going to cost me? The catch?" he asked as he moved her out at arms length.

"Supposedly it's the resting place of Anubis's army." She said shyly to him, a little upset at the fact she couldn't charm her way into what she wanted.

"Yeah you see? I knew there was a catch, there's always a catch. How did I know that?" he asked as she pulled away, he suddenly began to feel good he actually got Evy to say what the catch was. She was now walking towards the stairs, Rick not too far behind.

"And let me guess it was commanded by that, uh, scorpion king guy?" he asked as they began to climb the many stairs to the other half of the house above them.

"Yes, but he only awakens once every 5,000 years." She said looking around at the things that occupied certain spaces on the stairs.

"Yeah, but something tells me he's about due for a wake up call." He said to the woman in front of him, his wife, she was amazing, but sometimes he wondered who was more trouble, her or their son. "And I bet that if someone doesn't kill him then he's going to wipe out the world."

"How did you know?" Evy asked, now Evy knew her husband wasn't stupid, after all his smarts is one of the things that made her love him, that and the way he looked at her and made her feel when ever he…get a hold of yourself Evy. She said to her self, just as Rick opened his mouth.

"I didn't, but that's always the story." He said.

Typical, she thought, she then thought she'd try to inform him on the importance the find would be, starting with the history.

"The last known expedition to actually reach Ahm Shere was sent by Ramases the 4th sent over 3,000 years ago. He sent over a thousand men." She finished proudly.

"And none of them was ever seen again." He said lamely.

"How did you know?"

"I didn't, but that's always the story." Of course.

"Did I mention there was a pyramid of gold?" she asked as they finished climbing up the stairs.

"Twice, and gained the attention of Jonathan, who surprisingly was on the other side of the room." That caused her smile.

"Alexander the Great sent troops in search of it." She continued as she threw her clothes on the railing to the stairs.

"Hooray for him." Rick said sarcastically as they headed towards a book self.

"So did Ceaser."

"Yeah, look what happened to his career."

"And napoleon." She said now on a foot stool looking through the books.

"Yeah," Rick said just making it to the book shelf. "But we're smarter than him and taller too." He said making a hand movement above his head.

"Exactly, that's why we're the ones who are going to find it."

"Because we're taller?" he said looking up at her, trying to figure that one out.

"Mmm" she moaned in agreement and turned to jump into his arms.

"Whoa!" he yelled in surprise.

"That's why I love you." She said trying to kiss him.

"Nice try." He said as he put her down.

"Why won't you kiss me?" she asked a little upset.

"Oh, I will, give me time." He joked.

"Mum!" Alex yelled from below, "What do I do with this? Sucker weighs a god dang ton!" he mumbled, but loud enough for his mom to hear.

"Alex! Watch your language." She yelled back.

"Rather weighty this, huh?" he corrected himself.

"Baby you're turning him into a softy." Rick said looking at her.

"Well, no child of mine will have a foul mouth in my house. That could keep me up all night."

"Speaking of which, Evy, that first weird dream of yours was exactly six weeks ago, right?" suddenly her expression gained seriousness, then confusion. Where was he going with this?

"I think so, yes, but what's that got to do with anything?"

"It just so happens to coincide with Egyptian New Year." He said picking up a book he had been reading before they left to Egypt.

"Oh, that's right. What a coincidence."

"maybe." He said closing the book. "All I'm saying is let's being cautious."

"Of course, I can tell you're worried." She said smiling, "this has to be the first time in a long time, I've seen you pick up a book and pint something out to me. I'm proud, you've done your research." she said her smile getting bigger.

"Well it's just out of cautiousness." He said pulling her close. "If anything ever happened to you I'd never forgive myself."

"I understand completely, I feel the same about you. I love you Rick."

"I love you too. And you and Alex are the only thing that matter to Me." he said drawing her close.

"Well, Bembridge scholars have been begging me to run the British museum. That would keep us close to home, and allow me to be a good mother and a modern woman." She said knowing that was something he would have wanted to hear.

"I like the sound of that." He said, "Oh, by the way," he said looking deep into her eyes, "have I kissed you today?"

She shook her head no and moved in as his lips met hers in kiss so pure she could feel herself melting. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer. Unfortunately, he pulled away.

"I hate it when you do that." She said looking him in the eyes.

"Why?"

"Makes me feel like agreeing to anything." She said smiling.

"Anything?" he asked holding her close.

She shook her head, moaning in reply and found herself being dipped and ready to welcome his mouth with hers when,

"Those knickers are not mine." She said looking him in the eyes confused.

"Jonathan." He breathed, ah yes, her brother, he was supposed to be keeping an eye on the house not using it to entertain woman.

"Let's just be glad it's clothing, instead of Jonathan himself." Evy joked causing Rick to smile.

"Alex behave yourself for five minutes, alright?" Rick yelled downstairs.

"You betcha." He yelled back.

"And you don't change a hair on your little head." Rick said jokingly, making her giggle,

"We'll continue this whole 'anything' thing later when that kid of yours is asleep" he said moving towards Jonathan's room and Evy moving towards the stairs.

"Need I remind you sir, he is yours too?" she asked going along with him.

"Yeah, but only when he's good." he turned and walked away, hearing a low, "your insufferable, but I love you anyways." He laughed and headed to the room.

well? what do you think? let me know please.