CH 14

She heard Jack not far behind her as she laughs into her bedroom. Sam quickly got change then she ran back down the stairs and outside when she saw him running down the stairs from the roof

"Hey that cheating" she called out and ran down to the pool and dived in.

When she surface she look around to see Jack diving in. when he surfaced he was right in front of her.

"So what are we going to have for dinner Jack" She said smiling

"How bout a barbecue"

"Sounds great"

They talk and swam around laughing and talking for the next two hours before Jack got out and sat down watching Sam swim some lengths of the pool while he dry out for a bit. Then he went up the steps to the roof and walk inside and into his bathroom where he had a shower, then he got dressed in shorts and tee shirt.

Then he walked down stairs to get some meat out of the freezer to thaw out then he started getting a salad together. Half an hour later he got Sam a towel and walk outside and put it on a chair for her then he walked into the garage to get the barbecue coals and other things he would be needing for the barbecue.

Then he took them over to a table and he started getting it set up. He looked over to see Sam looking at him with a grin on her face then she pushed herself away from the edge of the pool and started doing back strokes.

Half an hour later Jack put the two steaks on the grill letting them cook slowly flipping them over every couple of minutes while he was drinking his beer. When Sam had enough swimming she got out and walked over to where the towel and dry down, she saw that Jack out her open drink on ice that was outside. She picks it up and took a mouthful it was cold

"Thanks for keeping my drink cold"

"No worries, dinner would be ready in about ten minutes it you want to grab a hot shower"

"Thanks"

She took a mouthful before putting it back on the ice and walking inside and up stairs. When the steaks were cooks Sam return wearing a tee shirt and shorts.

"Mmm smell great"

"Thanks"

Jack put her plate down in front of her just as she sat down. She saw steak, baked potato, corn on the cob and fried onions, which was on top of her steak.

"Come on eat up"

"I will"

Then she starts by putting some butter over her potato and corn. While that was melting she put some salad on her plate then some dressing before she started eating. They talk while enjoying their evening dinner outside. When they finish, Jack cleans up while Sam relaxes outside while thinking. When he returns he started cleaning up the barbecue while Sam watch him.

"Jack"

"Yes Sam"

"I was thinking about getting my hair cut" Jack turn and look at her

"I love your hair long Sam" Sam hair was right down to her waist

"I know you do Jack I think cutting it to shoulder length" He looked at her and picture her with shoulder length blonde hair

"Well I'm sure I'll grow to like it," he said smiling Making Sam giggle

"Very funny Jack"

"When do you want to get it done?"

"Next weekend"

"Ok" then he returned to his cleaning.

Few hours later Jack drops Sam off at her dorm room. They both hug and kiss before he left till Friday night. During the week, Sam went to her classes, did her studies, help tutoring the ones who asked for her help, going to martial arts training at night with a couple of the students which is in her class four times a week since she was in four different ones.

In karate Sam was a brown belt and was the youngest brown belt in her class. Her teacher there was amazed when he first meet Sam after she moved to Denver and to find out that she is a brown belt. So when he found out who her teacher was in Washington, he gave the guy a call.

After finding out a few things about Sam he decided to put her against some of the brown belts in his class. He was amazed to see Sam have her opponent on the ground with in seconds. One of the male students she accidentally broke his nose when she kicked him.

On Friday night Mr Thomas drop Sam off at Jack place before he carry on driving home. Sam knew that Jack would be home soon so she got her things sorted out. And put a load of washing through the machine. By that time Jack walk in side, so she went to great him with a hug and kiss.

"Got some good news Jack?"

"Oh?"

"I've been asked to join the Denver karate team for the Colorado champignon games for next month"

"Hey that is great news, where is the competition being held?"

"Denver"

"Ok let me know the date"

"Second Saturday" Jack looked at her and smile

"Ok I'll go and put it on my calendar right now"

"It already on there, I did it when I got in," she said before she walk away

"Oh, so what would you like to do tonight?"

"How about Mexican food and a movie"

"Sure, sounds good to me"

"Ok, shall we" They walk back out to Jack jeep and headed into town.

They went to a Mexican restaurant for dinner then to a movie before returning back home.

The next morning they went into town. Sam went to the hairdresser to cut her hair. Jack was with her when she got it cut. After Sam paid for it they went to do some shopping and had some lunch while at the mall. While having lunch, Sam was shock with who she saw. Jack looked at her and who she was looking at

"Sam do you know him?" Sam look at Jack

"That mark"

"Your brother Mark?"

"Yes, I wonder who that girl is that is with him?"

"Who knows" they finish their lunch ten minutes later.

"So what would you like to do now Sam?"

"Well are you in a betting mood?"

"Why"

"Just asking, I do need to get a couple of swim suits since I only got one"

"Sure"

They got up and left to go to a shop where Sam boughtherself-a swimsuit a month earlier. Since there was a sale for the day Sam brought four of them. Even though they were all the same designs she for different colours.

The one she got at Jack was red, so the ones she brought were black, navy blue, green and maroon. Once paid for they left to go and get some groceries for Jack place. While they were walking down an isle, Sam put two boxes in the trolley in a corner then she picks up a different box and put it in. When Jack look at them he looked at Sam who was looking at him

"What"

"I didn't know you have your…"

"Period Jack and yes I was just about out of supplies and I needed some more"

"Ok have you got it now?"

"Yes it started yesterday morning"

"Ah, ok, why these and theses?" he pointed in the trolley

"These pads I wear at night during the first four night when it the heaviest time"

"Meaning"

"I'll tell you all about it on the way home and not in a supermarket"

"Ok good idea"

They walk down and Sam got some shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, body spray and cotton buds. When they got everything they needed, they went up to the counter. Sam put her things through first and paid for them then she help Jack with the groceries. Once all pack up and paid for, they left with bags in hand.

On the way back to Jack house Sam explain what she meant by heaviest days and light days so he could understand. When they got home they put everything away and Sam put a load of washing through the machine now that they got some washing powder.

Once everything was down stairs, Sam got her bag and walk up stairs. When Sam walk out of the bathroom Jack was sitting on her bed reading one of the pamphlets that was in one of the tampon boxes and raised an eyebrow. Sam smiles at him as he looked up at her.

"Now I understand, does it hurt?"

"No"

"Ok, do you need anything?"

"I got everything I needed in the bathroom thanks"

"Ok, so what would you like to do now?"

"Relax outside till the washing finish and hang them out on the rope line that I did up"

"Sure, if you need anything"

"I'm fine"

"Ok"

Sam put her things away and Jack stood up and they walk downstairs and outside for a while. When the washing was done, Sam put them in the basket and put another load through, then she took the wet load and peg basket outside and hung the washing on the line then she returned and sat next to Jack.

"Jack have you ever thought of putting a hedge around the fence line?"

"No, why"

"Well I think it would be great and a Christmas tree out back here and one out front so in a few years time you will be able to put up Christmas lights on them"

"Sam that is a great idea"

"Thanks and the same for the hedge"

"Yeah and the house" Sam smile

"That would be nice"

Then the phone ring so Jack got up and walked inside to answer it while Sam picture it at Christmas time with different colour lights around the house and trees. Then she heard footsteps and turn to see Jack walking over to her

"Jack what is it?"

"Sorry Sam, I've been called in for a rescue mission"

"I understand" she stood up and they both hug

"Be Careful"

"I will" they both kiss

"Will you be alright?"

"Yes, good luck"

"Thanks" he gave her another kiss

"I love you Sam"

"I love you to Jack" she said smiling

Then he looks at her before turning around and walked back into the house. Sam follows and watches him leave. When he was gone she walked back inside and close the door and walk down to the study/office to do some work for a few hours.

On Sunday night she called Mr Thomas up to ask him to pick her up on Monday morning, she told him that Jack was called away and didn't know when he was returning. After she finished talking to him she called her mother up and spoke for a few minutes before she went to get some dinner and watch some TV before going to bed.

The next morning, Sam strip her bed down and put her sheets through the washing machine, while that was going through she had a shower and gotten dress. Then she packed everything up. Then she strips Jack bed down and put his sheets through the machine.

While they were going through, Sam hung the sheets and pillow cases in the garage since she put a six line in there. Then she went and made both beds and had some breakfast. After she eaten and cleaned up the sheets were done.

Then she put a small load through of her nightie and yesterday clothes. While they were going through she hung out Jack sheets and pillowcases. Then she made sure she got everything and waited for the load to finish. While waiting she did some dusting and mops the kitchen floor and did some vacuuming. When finish so was the load. She put it on the line and got light timers set up.

By that time Mr Thomas showed up Sam pick everything up and left, locking the door behind her. Once everything was in the car she got in and they were on their way to university.

"Sam I like your haircut"

"Thanks, Jack likes it. he also said that the new look will grow on him" Mr Thomas laugh

"Any word on Jack?"

"No, nothing, he will get in contact with me when he returns so I wouldn't worry something bad has happened to him"

"Ok" When they got to the Dorm and Sam got out and got her things

"Thanks for the lift"

"Any time Sam" then she close the back door after she got her bags and walk into the dorm and up to her room.

Since she got ten minutes, she opened her window and she uses her powers and put everything away and made her bed. Once everything was done she sorted out her books for the day. By that time, it was time to leave for class so she close her window and lock it before leaving to go to class for the day.

By Friday Sam was starting to worry, she hasn't heard from Jack and wondering if the mission was taking longer. When she was walking out of the classroom she saw Jack two friends who were dressed in their dress blues walking toward her.

Other students look at them as they walk towards sam till they stop in front of her

"No, don't tell me"

"Sam" tears were falling down her cheeks

"Sam, Jack is alive"

"Where is he?"

"In hospital"

"Which one?"

"Colorado Springs air force base, he asking for you"

"What happen"

"You know it classified"

"I know, was he shot?"

"Yes"

"Well we better get going and save the nurses from him" they smile knowing that Jack didn't like hospitals

"Sure" they walk out to the waiting car the two officers followed Sam out to the car.