CH 43

At the same Jacob and Elizabeth left Jack and Sam were sitting in front of the fire snuggling in one another's arms.

"Jack"

"Yes Sam"

"I've been thinking"

"About what?" she turn and look at him

"Well what do you think about us heading back to Colorado before the next storm hit"

"I was thinking the same thing, are you sure?"

"Yes, otherwise we will be stuck here for a long time"

"Well that is true and since the roads are clear to Minneapolis and toward Colorado, it will be a long drive Sam"

"Well I always wanted to lean how to drive perhaps between the two of us we could drive all night if need be"

"I don't know, first thing first if we are going we better go now"

"Ok" he gives her a kiss

"Sorry about Christmas and New Year"

"It ok I had a great Christmas, different but it something we did together" she gave him a kiss before standing up

"Come on we got work to do," she said smiling.

They pack everything up and it was in the jeep, Jack put water on the remains of the fire and turned the water mains off. Once everything was done and the jeep engine warmed up, they were on their way.

Even though it was slow going because of the road Jack drove all day, they did stop to fill up and have a hot meal and to relievethemselves before carrying on.

When it was getting dark there was very little traffic on the road, which was a good thing. About two o'clock in the morning, Jack pulled over in a rest area. When he stop it woke Sam up

"Jack what wrong?"

"Just tired"

"Want me to drive, I have seen the way you drive"

"I don't know Sam"

"Just for a while at least we will be warm still"

"Well ok" they got out and ran around the jeep and got back in.

Sam moved her seat ford and put her seat belt on Then she put it in gear and slowly move forward and out on the road again she wasn't going fast, it didn't take long before she got the hang of it.

Half an hour after Sam started driving, Jack had fallen asleep, so Sam drive the rest of the night till it was just on dawn and they were almost out of gas. When she got to the edge of a town called Oakley, she pulled over the side of the road and woke Jack up

"Jack"

"Mmm"

"Jack it daylightoutside and were are outside of town"

He opened his eyes to see it was getting light outside, he looked at his watch and relies Sam has driven for four and a half hours then he knew where they were and knew it would take another eight plus hours to reach home. He turned and looked at her.

"You could drive a bit longer Sam"

"Jack we are almost out of gas" he look at the dash board and saw the needle just above 'E'

"Oh, well then we better swap around then Sam"

They undid their seat belts and got out and walked around to the front of the jeep he gave her a kiss

"Sam you did great for first time"

"Thanks"

"Let's get back in before we freeze to death out here"

"True"

They kiss one more time then they got back in Jack drive to dinner who would be open at this time of the morning, when they got there, he stop and turn off the engine and turn to look at Sam

"Since the gas station isn't open for another hour, why don't we get something hot to eat and drink"

"Sound good to me plus I need to go to the ladies room"

"Same here, let go in"

They took their seat belts off and they got out and Jack lock the jeep up and they walk inside the dinner where there was a fireplace going. The room was a little warm but it was better than outside, the waitress who was dress up warm saw them and walk over to them

"Morning what can I get you two?"

"Hot coffee for starts, Sam" he look at Sam

"Hot chocolate please"

"Sure thing" she went to turn around

"Excuse me where is the rest rooms?"

"Around the corner dear"

"Thank you"

Then they walk around the corner and saw them and walk in. Couple of minutes later they return and sat down at the breakfast bar when the women pass them their drinks

"Thanks" they took a sip of the hot drinks, knowing it will help warm up.

"Sam what would you like to eat?" Sam looks at what they got

"I wouldn't mind trying out the breakfast special" Jack look at what it was

"Flap jacks" Sam turn to him and smile

"Yep why not"

"Well I'll have to same to thanks"

"Ok" then she turn to the cook

"Two specials" he gave a nod and turn around and started cooking. The women turn around to them

"So you not from around here?"

"No just passing through"

"Where are you from?"

"Colorado springs" Jack said

"Denver"

"Ok so you went up north for Christmas?"

"Yes we decided to return early before the next storm hits"

"Ok by the sounds of things you travelled all night"

"Yes we did, we were luck to leave when we did"

"Ok" the door open and it rang the doorbell; they turn to see who it is

"Morning tom" they saw a guy in sheriff uniform

"Morning Heidi, the usual thanks"

"Sure" he took his gloves and hat off

"Morning folks"

"Morning" he sat down at the bar and look at Sam

"I know you, I seen you face before, what you name?"

"Samantha Carter sir" the women look at Sam

"Well I be dam"

"Heidi" they look at each other then she look at Sam

"You the Colorado state karate champion"

"Yes ma'am" then she put her hand out and Sam took it and they shake it

"Well it is an honour to meet you Sam"

"Thanks"

"You're the one you who kick my nephew butt" they look at tom

"Yes sir"

"Well it's aboutdamn time someone kick it, every since he joined the group he has been causing a lot of trouble"

"I could tell from the day of the championship sir"

"Well good on ya"

"Thank you, did you know that the group is not to partake is any championships for the next five years"

"No, I did know that"

"Sam tell them what happen"

Then other walk in so Heidi went to serve them while listening to Sam telling Tom what happened that day, by the time she finishes telling him their breakfast was ready.

"Wow, you sure knew what you were doing"

"Yes sir, I did"

"Well from what I was told by Karen that my sister was that he lost two of his front teeth. All she said that the opponent's name was Sam Carter till I saw in the paper your photo with the trophies and what a read, that must have been one hell of a flip"

"It was sir, it shockedeveryone there"

"I bet it did, I'll let you folks eat your breakfast before it gets cold"

"Thanks"

Then they started eating breakfast while listening to a radio station they heard the latest road reports and warning when driving.

"Sooner we get home the better," Jack said to Sam

"Yeah, I was thinking that the next time we can go up to your cabin, how about during spring break or during the summer months?"

"Sounds good to me" he said smiling.

Hour later Jack paid for their breakfast then they left and got into his jeep. Jack started it up and drives to the gas station which just open up. Jack went and full the jeep up while Sam went to the ladies room again since she had three hot chocolates to drink.

When she returns, Jack was putting oil in since it was low. When done and the radar was filled up and everything paid for, they were on their way again. Jack took his time as they headed back to Colorado Springs.

They stop off for some lunch and to stretch their legs and use the restrooms, then they were on there way again. When they finally pulled up into Jack driveway it was after seven.

Once in the garage, they got out and use their powers to take everything in side. They put the food and drinks away then they ate their dinner and had a hot drink, when they finish they look at each other

"Jack, why don't we go and have a hot shower and go to bed and get some sleep, it has been a long two days"

"Sounds good to me"

They took care of the rubbish then they went up to their rooms, they made their own beds and went and enjoy a hot shower and went to bed. They both fell asleep soon as their heads hit the pillow.

The next morning they both didn't get out of bed until it was after eight. After they had breakfast they sorted out their bags. While Sam was doing the washing, Jack called Andy up

"Hello"

"Hi Andy, how did your Christmas go?"

"Hey Jack yeah it was good, how are things up at the cabin?"

"Well beside ten inches of snow it was ok, Sam and I decided to return early before the next cold front shows up"

"Ok so where are you now?"

"Home"

"Ok oh Mark called here on Christmas day, he try to call you, he didn't know that you left early" Jack frond

"Did he say why he called?"

"No that he wanted to talk to you, he staying at his auntie and uncle place, he did leave a number just in case you called"

"Ok what is it, I'll give him a call"

"Sure" then he read out the phone number and Jack wrote it down "ok thanks, hey since Sam and I are back I was thinking of throwing her a birthday party"

"When is her birthday?"

"Tomorrow"

"Tomorrow?"

"Yeah, can you call the other guys while I'll make some calls here and call you soon as I got things sorted out this end"

"Sure, are you going to surprise her?"

"Yep"

"Ok talk to you soon"

"Will do" then they hung up. Then he dials the number and waited for someone to answer

"Hello"

"Hi is there a Mark Carter there?"

"Yes he is, I'll get him"

"Thanks" then Jack heard the women call out

"Mark there a phone call for you" then he heard foot steps

"Who is it auntie"

"Sorry I forgot to ask"

"It ok?" then Jack headed

"Hello this is Mark Carter"

"Hi Mark it Jack"

"What can I do for you, how Sam?"

"Well I spoke to Andy and he said you try to call me on Christmas day"

"Oh yeah, well uncle Phillip was planing on having the family fly up to Minnesota and surprise you and Sam for her birthday that was till her heard about the storm"

"Ah, well do you Uncle Phillip still want to surprise Sam?"

"Yes but we can't"

"Can you guys catch a flight to Colorado Springs, book in hotel by tomorrow night?"

"Yes why where are you?"

"Home Mark Sam and I decided to come back before the second storm hits"

"Ok sure I'll let them know"

"Great I'll make some calls this end and talk to you soon"

"Sure think Jack"

"Ok, I better go before Sam suspects something up" Mark laugh

"Sure, talk to you soon"

"Ok" then they both hung up.

Jack went to see what Sam was doing, when he saw her dusting in the games room he went to make some phone calls then he went to see what Sam would like for lunch.

They had a quiet relaxing afternoon talking, playing games and even went into town to do some shopping, then they return back home.