Chapter 3: New People, New Places
After Sam had got dress into some clothes a nurse provided she opened the curtain to see Jack stood across the room saying goodbye to Gordy. He was dressed in a white t-shirt, grey-silver pants and a matching blazer. They seemed to be just the right size and as he bent down give the boy a hug she secretly admired the view in front of her. God what a nice, toned, ass I really hope that we are together. I would just love to…
"Sam! Are you ok" Jack had gotten up and had come over to see if she was ready to go.
She jumped "Yes I'm fine, sorry I was thinking" she said hoping she wasn't going to have to elaborate. Sam was wearing pretty much the same thing as Jack but a skirt instead of pants.
"Ok then are you ready to go?" he said watching her carefully.
"Yea, all set, we are just waiting for our ride"
"Well you won't have to wait long, the coach is here to pick you up." The doctor had come up behind them and made them both jump.
"Already" Sam said after she recovered from the initial shock of having a doctor sneak up on her.
"Yes already I thought you'd be happy to finally get out of here. I know my nurses are" he said looking at Jack.
She turned to the doctor and hugged him "Thanks for everything"
As Sam released Dr Rushnor he turned to Jack and shook his hand. "Yea thanks for everything Doc."
"Just to know that your ok is thanks enough so keep in touch, and stay out of trouble" the last part he looked at Jack.
"Right then we better be off before one of those nurses gets the urge to jab me again" Jack looked around suspiciously Sam and the doctor just laughed. "What? It's not funny, it's like their on a vendetta or something"
"Ok, ok we'll go bye doctor, bye everyone" as they waved and headed to the door there was a choir of bye's and cheers and both left the ward with a smile on their faces.
As they stepped out of the hospital they had to shield their eyes from the intensity of the sun. There was not a cloud in the sky and the faint sound of birds could be heard. There were trees in every direction and each were making there own sound as the light breeze rustled through the leaves. There was a small green just in front of the hospital with a single oak tree in the middle surrounded by flowers of different colours and species.
Beyond that was a gorgeous stage coach pulled by two horses. A young man dressed in a black hat and red uniform walked up to them. He looked only in his early twenties. He had short, light, brown hair, blue eyes and a very friendly smile.
"Hello, I'm Cris. I'm going to be your chauffeur, your guide and anything else you can think of me to do. You have an appointment in the town hall to meet Mr Philips so that is our first stop." He then indicated to the coach "If you will follow me" he then headed back to the coach.
Sam and Jack just looked at each other and then followed him. The coach itself was black and was being pulled by two beautiful brown and white horses. When they got there he opened the door and helped them get in. They sat in seats opposite each other so Sam was travelling backwards.
Inside was just as stunning as the outside. The seats were made of a burgundy coloured silk and the walls and floor were a very shiny black so much so you could see your reflection in them.
"Can you believe this?" Jack finally said when the coach got moving. "We have a private coach."
"I know it's spectacular" she replied looking out of the window. Outside they were passing a lot of trees there were a few people outside some walking some on horses.
"I could really get used to this. So who do think this Mr Philips?"
Sam looked back into the coach and across to Jack. "I don't know. All I know is that as long as you're here I have nothing to worry about." She looked into his eyes just as the coach came to a stop.
A few minutes later the door opened and Cris appeared holding out a hand. "We are here." Sam stood up and Cris helped her out.
"Where is here?" Jack asked from within the coach.
"The town centre." Jack got out of the coach and stood next to Sam. The town centre was a big building made of grey granite with a corbelled and crenulated clock tower. There were around 20 cobbled steps leading up to it. Around the base of the steps was what looked like a market place.
People were rushing around going from stall to stall buying things from the various stands. Some people were stood around talking to friends and family. Others were sat in front of what looked like a food stand eating, drinking, talking and showing each other what they had bought.
Cris lead them up the steps to the building in the centre of the chaos. As they walked into the entrance hall they noted the amazing marble covered floor which looked like it had been recently cleaned. It was a massive room with hugs pillars set equally apart holding up a wonderfully painted granite ceiling. As they took in the sights Cris lead them straight to a desk.
"Hello, Mr O'Neill and Miss Carter to see Mr Philips. They have an appointment." He explained to the receptionist.
"Ok could you just wait here a minute while I see if is ready for you." She turned to leave but then turned back. "Actually better idea, why don't you follow me and I will take you to a room where you can wait."
"That would be great. Thanks but I have to go so will you two be ok."
"Yea we will be fine, how will we get in contact with you when we have finished" Jack said after he got snapped out of his sight seeing.
"I'll be just outside next to the coach, don't worry you will always have someone with you until you get used to this place." At that he turned and left.
"Well then if you could please follow me" the receptionist started walking down one of the corridors at a quick pace. Sam and Jack followed.
"Would you look at this place? It is stunning."
"I wish she would slow down."
"What's the matter can't keep up Jack?" Sam said with a smile. She was actually finding it pretty easy to keep up with the receptionist.
"Yes it's just my knees don't seem to like going at this particular speed." At that the receptionist stopped in front of a room. She looked in to see if it was occupied, when she saw it wasn't she indicated for them to go in. "Please make yourself comfortable. Some one will be along shortly to escort you to Mr Philips office."
"Thank you" they both said simultaneously as the receptionist turned and left. Jack indicated to Sam to sit on the sofa in one of the corners. "I'm guessing we should sit down."
"Yea." She sat down. Jack followed suet and sat down next to her.
"So do you reckon we knew anyone out there before we woke up?"
"I don't know, I guess we will find out sooner or later." Sam said as she looked around the office. Jack looked at her and smiled.
"What?"
"What?"
"You were staring at me."
"No I wasn't"
"Yes you were. Why?"
"Why what?"
"Why were you staring at me?"
"Am I not allowed to watch a beautiful woman?" Sam blushed.
"Excuse me." They both looked at the door.
"Can we help you?" Sam said when she noticed a woman stood in the door frame.
"Yes I am here to escort you to Mr Philips office if you would please follow me."
"Sure." Jack stood up and Sam followed his lead. They followed her out of the room and down the corridor. She stopped in front of the door and knocked.
"Enter"
She went in and indicated for Sam and Jack to follow.
The office was like the one they had been put in to wait. It had a brown leather sofa in one the corners, an oak desk in the centre and a man sat in a chair behind it.
The man had short black hair, green eyes and was slightly overweight. He was wearing a suit similar to Jack apart from it was black and had a green t-shirt on underneath. The suit seemed to be having difficult keeping the guys belly in, it was stretching at all of the seams. As they came in he stood.
"Well hello. I am Roberk Philips just call me Rob. Please sit." Pointing to the two chairs in front of him. He waited for them to sit before continuing.
"Right you two are Miss Carter and Mr O'Neill? Is that right?"
"Please just Sam"
"Yea just Jack for me two"
"Ok then Sam and Jack. From what the doctors have said you two have no memories and no way of getting home is that right?"
"Yea that sounds about right." Jack said looking a bit bored already.
"Right then, I have been assigned to make sure you have everything you need until you have settled in properly. So far I have found you somewhere to live and have got you both working papers. We are willing to pay any of your expenses and as I am sure you have already found out you have been assigned an assistance by the name of Cris Greten."
"Yes he brought us here." Sam piped in.
"So what you are giving us is a place to live, money and some one to do everything we want."
"Yes that sounds about right."
"Great" Jack said with a smile on his face.
"Also I am here 24/7 if you need anything that isn't presently provided. You will have to do your own shopping and basic needs but we are willing to provide the financial needs."
"Not that I am not grateful…I mean we're not grateful but why are you doing all of this?" Sam asked waiting for the catch. "I mean we have nothing to give you in trade or compensation."
"I know, we don't want anything in return. The reason behind us wanting to help you both so much is we feel partially responsible for the situation you are both in after all it was our building that collapsed and stopped you two from getting home, it may have even killed two of your fellow team mates and for that we are deeply sorry. We know we can't replace them but we can make you feel comfortable and welcome here."
"Thank you" Sam said looking slightly embarrassed that she could think these kind people had an alternate motive.
"It's ok. With that out of the way here is the key to your new house. I am sorry to say you will have to share a home but it has got separate bedrooms. Your chauffeur has been informed of the address so he can take you straight there unless you want to go sight seeing. Your house has everything you should need clothes, food, everything you should need immediately and something's to make it comfortable furniture ect."
"Thanks" Jack said a bit stunned at what they were being given.
"I am sorry to say that I have another appointment now so I will get my receptionist to show back to your coach."
"Thanks again." Jack said as they turned to leave. The door opened and the receptionist that had been at the front desk was their waiting for them. They left the office and were shown the way out. As they came out of the town hall Cris ran up and led them to the coach.
The market had quieted considerable since they had been outside last. They got into the coach and Cris got the horses going.