As Jack said, the five loaded into two canoes to go out onto the lake and see what they might stumble upon. Lennon rode with Jack and Hector while Hank was paired with Kelly.
"We're only a mile from the ocean," Hector announced as he put on his headphones and began to look over his high-tech fish finder, while Lennon kept her eyes on the water around them looking for any signs on the surface.
Kelly shook her head, "Do you really believe a crocodile could make it through that narrow canal into this lake?"
Hank jumped in once again, "That's a good point. And, what about the cold? This lake freezes over every winter," he added as his own further proof that there was no way Hector could be correct.
Lenn answered, "The crocodile would be fine as long as his nostrils didn't freeze," she shared, gaining a look of pride from Hector.
"See how educated someone can become when they listen to what I say?" Hector asked rhetorically.
Lennon turned around to give Hector a glare as she mouthed, "Can't you be nice?" to which he mouthed back, "No, because there's no fun in that."
The group's attention was taken from their conversations to a school of fish jumping just ahead of their position.
"Are they feeding?" Kelly asked as she looked back toward Hector for an answer, "Surely, there's nothing to worry about, right?"
Jack answered this time, "They're not feeding, they're scared. The real question is, what are they frightened of?"
Before anyone else could comment, Hank and Kelly's canoe rocked slightly as if something bumped it.
"What was that?" Kelly asked, her voice filled with fear.
Hector looked over his scanner to see if there was anything large enough around them to do that but he wasn't receiving any readings, "I'm not sure. Everyone just needs to stay calm," he insisted.
But just as he finished speaking, Kelly and Hank's canoe took another hit; however, this one flipped their vessel.
Hector and Jack began rowing closer to the other canoe so they could help flip it over to allow Hank and Kelly climb back in.
Lennon was the first to lean out of their boat and grab the other canoe to start getting back right-side-up. Hector and Jack helped her and they were able to handle things all the while telling Kelly and Hank to stay calm until they could climb back on board.
Once they were able to get back into their canoe, Jack spoke, "Ok, I think it's time to head in for the night. It's gonna be dark soon and I'm not sure about the rest of you but I don't want to do that again," he explained.
"We have much work to do on land," Hector replied while he ran his hand over Lennon looking for injuries, "Let's head back to shore," he agreed.
Knowing Hector was the only one who might object, hearing his agreement was all they needed and the group began to paddle back to land.
As they rowed, Lennon looked back at Hector, "I'm fine, you know. I wasn't in the water," she added to show how curious she was about his reaction.
"I know," he replied simply.
The group reached the shoreline in record time. Hector and Lennon began issuing orders immediately to the officers assisting them to get traps ready in case the crocodile decided to pay their camp a visit.
Once Hector was satisfied everything necessary was being done, he grabbed Lennon's hand and guided her to their tent.
"Change into something more comfortable, my darling," he suggested once they were inside, "We're going to host a little party in here tonight," she shared as he began pulling off his clothes and changing into loose linens.
Lennon followed his lead as she pulled off her blouse and khakis in exchange for a flowy dress with a nice v-neckline earning a grin of approval from Hector.
After she was changed, she moved closer to her man, "Is your plan to bring the crocodile to us?" she asked as she ran her hands up his chest then around his neck, letting her fingers dance in the hairs on the back of his neck.
"Not yet, Lenn," he replied playfully, "That's for after the party. Would you like to pick the music?" he asked while his own hands found their way to her hips. His voice always managed to send shivers down her spine.
She nodded in response to his question and released him from her hold so she could look through his records and choose something that would bring the party while he focused on getting some drinks together for their visitors.
Lennon ended up choosing Tom Jones and it was only a matter of time before people were in their and around their tent dancing and enjoying a drink or two.
Hector pulled Lennon into his arms as they danced. She turned herself around in his arms allowing her to grind against him, oblivious to the people around them.
"I thought we agreed this type of behavior was for later this evening," Hector whispered in her ear, his breathing labored from her actions as he spoke causing her to smirk.
She pushed herself against him tighter feeling his hand move across the front of her body to hold her there. "I'm just giving you a taste of what's to come. You don't like it?" she teased, feeling how much he liked it against her backside.
Hector chuckled against the back of her neck, sending a chill down her back, "I think you are very aware of how much I enjoy your dancing."
Their moment was interrupted by Hank busting through the entrance of their tent. Hector was careful to keep Lenn against him so he wouldn't embarrass himself.
"Can we help you, Sheriff?" he inquired as Hank shut off the music with annoyance.
Hank shook his head with disgust, "We're supposed to be here at work and you have all my men busy while you're in here throwing a damned party. Newsflash, the party is over. Everybody out," he yelled the last part at the people who were inside the tent along with them.
Hector shook his head, "You are aware that crocodiles can come on land, correct? I'm merely ensuring there are some traps to stop him from getting to us and if you must know. This isn't a party. Crocodiles are attracted to loud noise so we're acting as bait," he explained.
Lennon nodded, "He's right about all of it. We're sorry if we've upset you in any way. We're just trying to take care of this situation before anyone else gets hurt," she added to what Hector already stated.
Hank shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose, "Thank you for all that you two are willing to do but this is over. I will see you two in the morning," he turned and stormed out of their tent, leaving the couple alone.
Lennon cleaned up a bit before she closed their tent and directed her attention back to Hector.
"Looks like we're alone a little earlier than we planned," she whispered as she moved to sit on his lap where he was on the bed, "Shouldn't we make the best of this extra alone time?" she asked, her tone filled with more lust than she'd intended.
Hector ran his hand along her leg until it rested on her hip and moved his face toward hers until their lips were a mere centimeters apart, "What did you have in mind?"
"I think you know," she replied as she closed the gap and placed her lips to his while wrapping her arms around his neck and shifting her position until she was straddling him on the bed.