Kate stared across the fire to where Jack and Whitney sat, cozying with one another and toasting marshmallows.

"Mommy! It's burning!" Aaron cried. Kate pulled the marshmallow out and blew on it before handing it to the boy.

She kept her eyes focused on Jack as she grabbed a plain marshmallow and shoved it into her face.

The kid's nighttime sing along gave the parents a chance to have a little time alone before the kids came in to go to bed. Jack headed to his tent, running a hand through his hair. He hadn't known if Whitney was flirting or being friendly. Women typically didn't throw themselves at him; plus everyone knew he was with Kate, didn't they?

He walked in the tent to find Kate, her bare back turned to him.

"Jack," she said softly, her head turned over her shoulder.

"I didn't mean to interrupt..."

"You're fine. You've seen a lot more than my back," she giggled as she pulled down the camisole before reaching for a thermal shirt. "What do you think about curling up together and sharing the sleeping bags as a family? It's supposed to be so cold..."

Jack tried to hide the smile. He had felt her eyes on him at the campfire and he remembered how jealous and territorial Kate could be.

"Yeah, yeah we'll do that."

Before long, Aaron was sprawled across Jack's shoulder, sleeping soundly. On the other side Kate laid with her head resting on his chin.

"He's really into this trip," Jack whispered.

"I think he's glad you came." She lifted her head so her lips brushed against his ear as she spoke. "You smell like you used to," she whispered, sniffing at his neck softly.

"Like sweat?" He laughed softly, careful not to wake Aaron.

"Like the man I craved in the jungle," she purred, her lips never leaving his ear. She ran a hand over his arm, grinning widely. "Did that give you goosebumps?"

"Uh, yeah," Jack realized. He glanced to the side, studying Kate's face. She pointed her eyes down, reminding him that Aaron was still curled around them.

She knew exactly what she was doing. Making sure that his attention was on Kate and not Whitney. Things might be messy for them right now, but he was hers. She nuzzled against him, finding the positions they had always snuggled in before. And just like before, her body fit perfectly against his.

Jack was exhausted but didn't want to sleep. Laying there with Kate and Aaron on opposites sides of him, curled around him, he knew this was where he belonged. He and Kate were destined to be together and Aaron was meant to show Kate that she could be a mother. They were meant to be a family. He kissed Kate's forehead and was rewarded with the sleepy noises that not only made his heart melt but lulled him into sleep.

"Mommy!" Aaron yelled the next morning.

"Shhh, don't wake your mom," Jack said softly.

"I'm awake," she mumbled, rubbing her eyes.

By the time they had all gotten dressed, Aaron was running back into the tent. "Can I go to Mikey's house to play? His dad said I can ride with them and he has a pool! Can we get a pool?"

"Maybe a pool when you're older," Jack offered.

"Jack!" Kate grinned, knowing exactly why he wanted a pool. She focused her attention back to Aaron. "I want to talk to his dad first, okay? But it sounds fine with me if it's fine with your father."

"Have fun, little man." Jack was already thinking of all the things he'd like to do to Kate since it seemed they'd have alone time.

The car ride home was nostalgic for them both as they laughed and talked the way they always had. Their relationship always came easy and despite all they'd been through, it still was.

"Kate, the next exit get off. There's a state park. Pull into the parking lot!" Jack burst out.

"What? What's wrong?"

"Just do it, Kate!"

Kate followed his orders, pulling into the visitors lot of the state park. "What?" She asked, eyes wide. "What is it?"

Jack grabbed her waist and yanked her from the drivers seat into his lap. He ripped at her clothes, desperate to get to her. Kate unzipped his jeans and he lifted his hips so she could push them down and free him from his boxers. She pulled his face close to her body until his mouth connected with her hardened nipples.

She moaned his name as she lowered herself onto him. With her arms leaned on the dashboard she leaned backwards so Jack could watch her slide up and down his member.

"Jesus," Jack panted, grabbing her hips and going at a frantic pace as he felt himself going over the edge. He clung to her; his quick exhales sent puffs of her hair flying.

Kate kept her head cradled on Jack's neck as she struggled to catch her own breath. "What was that?" She panted.

"I couldn't wait another moment to touch you," he admitted with a sheepish grin.

She felt her cheeks redden at his words. The two sat in the passenger seat, Kate straddled over Jack and embracing for a while until Kate finally spoke up. "What took you so long?" She teased before kissing him.

They held hands the rest of the drive home; there was no need for words between them.

"Go into the back so we can take these dirty clothes off before we ruin the carpet," Kate suggested as they pulled up to Kate's house.

"An outdoor striptease?"

"And streaking into the shower," she joked, rolling her eyes.

"Jack," she said softly when she had stripped down.

"Yeah?"

"I swear to God if you leave after this..." she warned. With that, she unlocked the door and let him into the shower.

The end.