A Fresh Start
Chapter Two Hundred Five
Sam walks into the bedroom. Taking the towel that was holding her hair off, she lays it on the dresser as she reaches for her brush. Gently brushing her hair, she lays the brush down as she runs her fingers through her hair as she turns around. She looks around the room and then decides to sit down before she begins straightening their room. Walking over to the bed, she sits down.
Downstairs, Jeffrey turns the water off. Reaching for a towel, as he gets out of the shower. He dries off before he leaves the bathroom, leaving his and Sam's clothes laying in the floor. When he walks into the bedroom, Sam is still sitting on their bed. "Are you okay?" He asks, walking over to her.
"I'm fine. I just sat down for a minute before I started straightening up." She says, moving to get up.
He reaches out to stop her. "It will wait. You're tired and need to rest. It's been a long day."
"I'm fine."
"I can hear it in your voice. You're tired, so lay down and rest."
"The room..."
"The room is fine." He says, laying a finger across her mouth. "And whatever you think needs to be done, can wait till later." She tries to argue, but he reaches for the towel still wrapped around her. "Will you lay down if I lay down with you?"
"A better questions, is will you only want to lay here and rest?"
"I can be the perfect gentlemen." He says, leaning in for a quick kiss. Sighing, she gives in.
Taking the towel she has wrapped around her, she hands it to him as he stands up, taking the towel with him. "Where are you going? I thought you were going to lay down with me."
"I am. I'll be right back." He says, walking towards the closet.
"Can you take my other towel with you and put them in the hamper along with your towel?" She asks, nodding towards their dresser. He grabs it and then continues on to the closet. Returning a few moments later with a t-shirt in his hand. He sits down on the bed as she asks. "What's that for?"
"It's for you." He says, handing it to her.
"It's for me. I thought you could be a perfect gentlemen."
"I can be, but this will help." He says, glancing down.
"You know, being a gentlemen is over-rated."
"You're tired and need to rest."
"You're wrong, what I need is for you to stop being a gentlemen." She says, moving over to him and laying her hand on his thigh.
"Sam." He says, looking at her hand.
"Just shut and kiss me." She says, leaning in.
Dropping the t-shirt between them, he reaches for her as they kiss. After a moment, she reaches for him. Her fingers slip into his hair as he deepens the kiss. After a moment, they move closer to each other. Wrapping his arm around her, he rolls to his back, savoring the feel of her body against his and the cool dampness of her hair. She pulls away, leaning up on her arms and looking down and smiles. "I don't need you to ever be a gentlemen, not here."
"And I don't always have to have sex with you here. I want to hold you whenever you need me to hold you, both of you." He says, reaching up and tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
"But sex is okay."
"Sex with you is beyond imagination." He says, with a smile.
"Thank you and the same goes for you." She says, moving to get off him.
He tightens his arms around her. "Where are you going?"
"You wanted me to rest."
"You can rest later." He says, leaning up to kiss her.
"After a moment, she pulls away again. Looking up, he smiles. He can see the fire of passion starting to burn in her eyes, darkening them to a deep blue. He reaches for her as she moves to sit up. Letting his hands rest at her waist, he waits to see what she will do. Laying her hand on his chest, she says. "I think I'm a very lucky lady."
"Why?" He asks, watching her.
"Because I have you and we're having a baby and we have the rest of our lives to be together." She says, idly drawing patterns on his chest. "Sometimes when I wake up in the morning and I see you beside me I'm sort of relieved that my life isn't a dream."
He reaches up and lays his hand against her neck, holding her still so that he can look her in the eye. "I love you and we're not going to be apart again."
"I'm just glad I found you again."
"Here, lay down." He says, reaching for her hand.
"I thought you..."
"I want to hold you more." He says, helping her off him.
"You wanted to..."
"I meant what I said. We don't always have to make love. Let me hold you." he says, as she lays down beside him. He reaches for her and she moves over to him. Laying her head on his chest, she puts her arm across his waist. "You're not the only one that's relieved that I went to the hospital with William and Cassie that day. Until I realized who you were I had almost forgotten what I felt when we are together. I think I buried is so deep because I thought you were gone." He says, playing with her hair.
"I never asked how you figured out that it was me?" She says, as she snuggles in closer to him.
Reaching for the sheet, he pulls it up and over them before he answers. "It was your eyes."
"My eyes."
"Yes, after Noah came to get me that day. We were going to talk William and we were talking and I kept thinking that I knew you. Something about you was so familiar to me and I said something to Noah about feeling like I knew you. And then I realized that I knew your eyes, that I had looked into them before and I told Noah. He had to think I was crazy because I immediately turned around and started back to your office. He reminded me that William wanted to talk to me, but I told him I would catch up with him later and I left him standing in the middle of the hall way. When I got back to your office and you were gone I felt my heart skip a couple of beats and then a nurse walked by and I stopped her, asking about you. She told me that you had left for the day And then I asked her if anyone knew where you lived and she pointed to Dr. Frost's office. I didn't even knock when I reaches the door. I just opened the door and walked in and asked him where you lived. He wanted to know who I was. So I told him that I was a classmate of yours and that I was about to leave on my first assignment and I wanted to see you before I left. He gave me your address and the rest is history." He says, looking down.
She's laying beside him, eyes closes and fast asleep. For a moment he lays there, watching her sleep. Continuing to run his fingers through her hair. Leaning in, he gently kisses her forehead and whispers. "You're not the only one that's relieved that you're here with me. I seemed to have forgotten how much I needed you with me. I always knew something was missing but I didn't realize it was you, until you came back. And now I won't live without you again." He says, kissing her forehead again. She sighs, snuggling closer.
Ava lays down next to William with a sigh. He turns his head and smiles. "I love you."
"I'm sure you do, twice in one night." She says, leaning in to kiss him.
"That was nice and you can wake me up anytime you want, but seriously, don't ever forget that I love you."
"I won't." She says, looking at him.
"And no matter what happens in our lives, promise me that what happened today will not happen again, not just for the baby, but for you too. I can't loose you, either of you."
She rolls to her side. "You know that I wouldn't purposely try to hurt me or the baby. I didn't eat today because I was worried about you." She pauses for a moment before she says. "It seemed like you were not happy to be here."
He moves to his side, facing her. "I am always happy to be with you, the baby and Emma."
"But you've acted like I'm not here."
"I've had a lot on my mind. I got up today to go look for work. I thought if I could find work before I see your father..."
"Jeffrey has nothing to do with this."
"Yes, he does. He was there with Richard and Cassie when I came back. He knows what happened between me and Camille."
"And he said that he wouldn't interfere with us."
"He may have said it but I know he's watching me."
"I think you're over-reacting."
"I might be, but I'm going to prove to him that I'm not the same man that I was with Camille."
"You don't..."
"Yes, I do. You don't understand." He says, rolling over to his back.
She looks at him before she moves over to him. "I don't want to fight. But I don't understand why you seem so worried now about my Dad."
"Now that everything is settled in San Cristobel and I'm here. I feel the pressure of not knowing what our future holds. For the first time in my life I don't know what I want to do. When I was in San Cristobel I had a plan. I knew what I wanted to do both before and after I became Prince. But now, I've got no idea. And I know that your father expects me to take care of you, just like he's taking care of Sam, the way he took care of Cassie when Richard was in his coma."
"I understand that you don't know but what I want you to understand is that you don't have to figure it out in the next few days, weeks or months. We have time and while you decide. I will be there with you, thanking care of you, our baby and Emma."
"You don't need the added stress. That's why I have to decided what I'm going to do." He says, looking at her with urgency in his eyes.
"But you don't have to decide right now, so let's lay here together and think about our wedding, the baby and our lives." She says, leaning over to kiss him.
"So where are we going to have this wedding?"
"I don't know. But first, we haven't set the date yet."
"What about New Year's Eve?"
"That's in a couple months."
"I know, but do we need to wait longer. And you're due when?"
"I'm due in early-mid March."
"So, if we got married on New Years Eve. We can start the new year off together."
She's quiet for a moment and then she says. "That's fine."
"You're sure?"
"Yes. That means we got a little more than two months before then. I have to find a dress. Maybe I can get Sam to go with me."
"I'm sure Cassie would help too."
"Yes, Cassie too. I think I'll call and ask them if..."
William reaches to stop her. "It will wait till the morning. And since we've got a date for the wedding, we need to find a place to have it."
"It'll be too cold to have it outside. We could have it at the country club or Towers."
"Or the Beacon, if you wanted. We could have everything there, the wedding, the reception and the wedding night."
"You think Cassie would agree to that."
"We'll have to ask her, but don't see why not. We can pay her."
"And maybe I can get Dad and his band to play the wedding."
"You can ask him." He says, his tone saying that he hoped that she didn't.
"My dad would be great."
"Your dad is a very good musician. I'm just not sure..."
"You're not sure of what?" She asks, looking at him.
"I'm not sure he's the right musician but you can ask him." He says, smiling as he looks at her.
"I think I will." She says, leaning over to kiss him.
Laughing, he pulls her to him. "Never let anyone say that you don't love your father." he says, kissing her again.
"I love you more." She says, kissing his neck when she pulls away.
"You know, I think we'll be okay." He says, running his hands down her back, pulling her closer. "I'm not completely broke. I'll receive a pension from San Cristobel."
"You will."
"Yes, Richard received one and so will I. So we'll be okay until I can figure out what I'm going to do."
"That's good." She says, slipping her hand under the sheet.
She moves it down his chest, lightly scratching him. "What are you...?" He sucks in a deep breath as she reaches for him. Her hand closing around him and gently massaging him.
"I think you know what I'm doing." She whispers, leaning up to kiss him.
"Umm, I think... I do." He sighs, after swallowing and releasing the breath that he's holding in a slow hiss. He follows her lead. Moving his hand down her body, touching her like she's touching him.
After a while, she sighs as she tries to move closer. "William."
He leans up. His mouth closing around her nipple. Slightly tugging until he feels her back arch. He continues to play with her, caressing her with his hands and mouth until finally she sits up, pulling away from him. She moves to straddle him, sliding back and forth until he groans "Ava!" He's holding tightly to her hips, fighting the desperate urge to surrender. "I need you." He whispers, sucking in a deep steadying breath.
She moves up and reaches for him, guiding him inside. And he lifts his hips, thrusting into her. She moves with him over and over, until the passion bursts free, flowing through them and flooding each others body until she collapses into his waiting arms.
Jeffrey woke up about an hour later. He lays there watching Sam sleep until he feels his stomach grumble. Lightly kissing her shoulder before he pulls away. He gets up slowly, being careful not to disturb her. Grabbing the t-shirt from the bed, he slips it on with his boxers as he leaves the bedroom. As he comes downstairs he picks up the phone and calls Company as he walks into the living room. "Thank you for calling Company, this is Marina."
"Hi Marina, its Jeffrey."
"Hi, how are you?"
"I'm good."
"And how is Sam?"
"She's good too. I need to place an order."
"Okay." She says, reaching for her pad.
"I need two orders of Buzz's chili, mild, a coke and a orange smoothie."
"Regular or large, for the chili?"
"One regular and one large."
"Alright, will there be anything else?"
"Also, give me a half gallon of the mint chocolate chip ice cream."
"A half gallon of mint chocolate chip, I've got that."
"That's everything. Can you deliver that?"
"Sure."
"Thanks."
"We'll have it there in about twenty minutes."
"That will be fine. Thank you."
"You're welcome." They hang up. Marina places the order as Jeffrey turns the TV on.
About an hour after Marina delivers the food, Sam rolls over and reaches for Jeffrey. Finding his side of the bed empty, she sits up and looks around the room. She's about to call out when she hears the TV from downstairs. Pushing back the covers, she stretches as she gets up. Reaching for her nightgown, she slips it on as she walks out of the room. Jeffrey is sitting on the couch when she reaches the living room. "J." She says, walking over to him.
"I'm sorry, did I wake you?" He asks, as she sits down beside him, pulling her legs up and under her while he watches the Dodgers push a double play.
"No, it's a little late for baseball, isn't it."
"It's the second game of the playoff's and their in double overtime."
"Who are they playing?"
"Seattle, its a tied game with the Dodger coming up to bat. If they score they'll end the game. Otherwise we go until someone wins. There's chili in the refrigerator."
"I'm not... okay, I'll eat." She says, when he looks at her. She gets up and goes to the kitchen. When she returns, he reaches for the remote. "You're not going to finish the game."
"It's late and we both need to be in bed."
"I just got out of bed. Besides you never told me where you were earlier." She says, taking a bite of chili.
"Where I was."
"Yes, I got home and I expected you to be here and you weren't."
"I had to meet with my broker in Oakdale."
"Your broker, you have a broker."
"Yes, I started investing after I went to New York. Wes handles all of my deals and he's buying the Lewis Oil stock for me."
"After the other night, are you sure you still want to do that?" She asks, getting up.
"Yes, I'm sure. Where are you going?"
"I forgot to get something to drink."
"There's an orange smoothie in there."
"There is."
"Yes." He says, with a smile.
"Do you want something?"
"No, I've got a Coke." He says, picking up his cup.
Nodding, she goes to get the smoothie. When she comes back, she asks. "What did Wes want?"
"He bought another fifteen percent in Lewis Oil stock. He wanted to tell me that and work out some details once we get all the stock."
"What happens when Spaulding finds out someone is buying up Lewis Oil stock?" She asks, taking a sip of the smoothie.
"They may try to fight me. But I think they'll be to focused on Alan."
"And with them being focused on him. You'll fly in under their radar."
"Probably."
"You know that once Alan finds out, he's going to think you went after him to distract from this."
"i don't see how he could, but if he does theirs nothing he can do about it."
"What happens if you get control?"
"It's not if, it's when. Wes will inform Alex of my bid for control and the company will be turned over to me."
"And then you're going to give the Company back to Josh and Billy." She says, putting the bowl down and taking a drink.
"No, I'll give it to Billy." He says, as she puts the smoothie down. "Now do you want to go back to bed?"
"You can finish the game."
"No, I'll find out the score tomorrow. I've got something else on my mind." He says, looking at her.
She smiles as she moves over to him. "We don't have to go upstairs."
"That's a good thing. I'm not sure I could make it." He mumbles, leaning into kiss her.
"We haven't down anything."
"It's the nightgown. You look incredible sitting there."
He reaches for her and she moves into his arms. Settling against him, he kisses her. Sucking in a deep breath when she feels his erection pressing against her thigh. She moves closer, moving her hands over him. She feels his following the same path as hers. Reaching for the hem of her gown as she gathers up his t-shirt in his hand, exposing her back to the cool air. She shivers slightly. "Take your clothes off." She whispers. Sitting back and lifting her arms, pulling the gown over her hand.
For a moment, he seems to be frozen in time until she reaches out slowly, laying her hand on his chest over his heart. He reaches for her, cupping her breasts, he squeezes them gently, as he leans forward. He licks her nipple first. Feeling her quiver as shiver of desire drifts through her. She moves closer, closing her eyes as she cedes control to him.
Wrapping his arms around her waist, he holds her tightly while he suckles at her breast, switching back and forth. He's completely focused on her. She decides to distract him. She moves her hips. Rolling them over his erection. He sucks in a deep breath. Pulling away, he reaches up and pulling his shirt over his head, the tosses it to the floor. She leans back, clasping his nipple in her mouth. She mimics him.
His boxers press against him. The friction adding to the desire building inside both of them. "Sam!" He groans, letting his head fall back as he suck in a deep breath. She moves to stand up and he immediately arches his hips, reaching for his boxers. He pulls them down, freeing his erection as she gets to her knees. She pulls them down and he kicks them off as she takes him in her hand. Gently caressing him, she feels him thicken even more. There comes a moment when he's convinced he can't hold out much longer and she senses it. Holding him, she moves up until she's straddling him. Guiding him inside her, she sucks in a deep breath, moaning softly as he fills her.
For a moment they stay there, like a still life drawing caught on paper. He finally breaks the spell by leaning in and kissing her. She moves then, sliding back and forth as he drops his hands to her hips. Lifting his hips, he moves with her, until he feels her hovering on the edge. He leans in and whisper. "Go on and let go."
She feels the surge roll through her, starting at her toes until it grabs him, squeezing tightly. Each throbbing wave surges through her and over him until he feels the surge of his own release, flooding through him and filling her until she sags against him.
After a couple of minutes, he wraps his arms around her, turning his head and gently kissing the side of her neck. "Wrap your arms around my neck."
"Where are we going?"
"Upstairs." He says, moving to get up.
"I can..." He leans in and kisses her. "I want to carry you." He says, pulling back.
She wraps her arms around his neck and settles against him as he gets up. He carries them upstairs, gently laying her down before he slips in beside her. She moves over to him, kissing his neck before she lays her head on his shoulder, her arms across his waist and her leg across his thigh. He reaches for the covers and pulls them over them. And within a matter of minutes they are both asleep.
Cassie is in the kitchen with Will. She's fixing his breakfast before school when he says. "Mommy?"
"Yes, sweetie." She says, scrambling his eggs.
"Where is the baby?" He asks, sitting in his chair, swinging his legs back and forth.
"What baby?"" She asks, looking at him.
"The baby you and Daddy are having."
"Oh, well it's inside me." She says, bringing him his eggs.
"How did it get there?"
"Umm well, your daddy gave her to me." Cassie says, as Richard walks up to the doorway.
"How?" Will asks, around a mouthful of eggs.
"Don't talk with your mouth full. Your daddy loves me so much that he gave me a gift and that gift made our baby."
"Did he have to buy it?"
"No, he didn't have to buy it. It came from deep inside him."
"What came from deep inside him?"
"Love."
"Oh, will I be able to give you a gift?"
"No."
"But I love you too."
"I know you do. But you love me a different way than Daddy loves me."
"When will the baby be here?" He asks, taking a drink of his chocolate milk.
"She'll be here in about nine months."
"Nine months, why so long?"
"She has to grow up and get strong so she can play with you and RJ."
"Will I be able to play with her when she gets here, like I play with my toys?"
"No, she'll be really small and she won't be able to walk or talk when she gets here."
"How long until I get to play with her?" He asks, finishing his eggs and toast.
"It will probably a year or so. Go brush your teeth, the bus will be here in a few minutes."
"Yes ma'am." He says, getting down and running for the bathroom. "Good morning Daddy." He says, as he passes Richard in the doorway.
"Good morning, son." He replies, walking in as Cassie looks up.
"I guess you heard that."
"Yes." He says, slipping his arms around her and kissing the side of her neck. "So I gave you a gift."
"Well the barn was fairly spectacular." She says, turning in his arms. "How's RJ?"
"He's resting. Were you able to contact his pediatrician?"
"Yes, we have an appointment at nine."
"Since you're taking RJ to the doctor, I will drop Will off at school."
"He can ride the bus."
"No, I don't want him riding it alone." Richard says, as Will comes in with his backpack.
"Okay, I'm ready for school."
"Good." Richard says, releasing Cassie.
"You haven't eaten yet." She says, as he goes to get his coat and Will's.
"I'll get something at Company." He says, slipping his coat on while she helps Will with his. Grabbing his briefcase and keys, he leans over and kisses her good-bye. "I love and call me after you take RJ to the doctor."
"I will and I love you too, both of you." She says, hugging Will quickly as he opens the door.
"Come on, Will. I'm going to drop you at school."
"Okay Daddy, love you Mommy." He says, walking out the door.
Richard leans over again and says before he kisses her. "Take care of my two special gifts and I love you."
"I love both of you." She says, from the front porch. She waits till they reach the car. "Be careful." She calls, waving before she goes back into the house after Richard waves as he walks around his car.
Reva is downstairs when Josh comes down. "There's coffee on the counter." She says, reaching for her coat.
"Where are you going?"
"I've got a job. I help Cassie with the Beacon." She says, turning to go."
"Reva."
"What Josh?" She asks, turning back to him.
"Are you going to be like this forever?"
"I don't know. Are you going to admit you're wrong and accept Jeffrey as your brother and apologize for all the stupid stuff you've done to him and accept him as part of this family?" She asks, looking at him. When he doesn't answer, she says. "I didn't think so. I'll be home later tonight." She says, walking over to the door. Opening it, she walks out.
Richard walks into Company after dropping Will at school. William is sitting in one of the booths when he walks in. Richard walks over. "Good morning." He says, sitting down.
"Richard, hi, how are you?"
""I am good. How are you. How is Ava?"
"She's fine, we're both fine."
"You seemed a bit stressed when you came by the farm the other day."
"Yes, I know. I'm sorry about that." William says, taking a sip of coffee.
"So you're okay now?" Richard asks, after a few moments of silence.
"I'm better. I still need to find a job. But Ava made me understand that I'm not under as much pressure as I was making it. And I have the pension from San Cristobel. That should cover us for a while."
"One thing I know, if Ava's anything like Cassie, she's not going to let you handle this all by yourself. She'll insist on part of the solution."
"Well we have a wedding to plan."
"Have you set a date?'
"Yes, last night."
"So, when is the wedding?" Richard asks when he doesn't tell the date.
"Oh, New Years Eve. And since we're talking about the wedding. I need to ask you something."
"Okay."
"I want you to be my best man."
"Are you sure? I mean, I didn't..."
"It's okay, and yes I'm sure. You're my brother and I don't know anyone else here in Springfield."
"If you're sure, then I'll be honored to be your best man." Richard says, as Ashley walks over.
"Good morning gentlemen." She says, taking out her pad. "Are you ready to order?"
"Umm yes, I'll have the number three and coffee to drink." Richard says, handing her his menu.
"I'll have the same thing." William says, following Richard.
"Alright, two number threes and two cups of coffee, coming right up." Ashley says, taking the menus and turning away.
"So what are you and Cassie doing?"
"She's with RJ right now at the pediatrician
"What's wrong with him?"
"He woke up sick this morning, running a fever and his throat hurting. It's probably nothing serious but she's taking him to the doctor."
"Is she okay?"
"She's doing great. We're making plans for the nursery."
"And the baby's okay?"
"It's fine. I think we have another appointment with Dr. Sedgwick in a couple weeks."
"Now that I'm in town, I'll be able to go to Ava's appointments."
"And its important that you make those. I missed so much of Cassie pregnancy with Will. That was one of the things that hurt the most after we were told he died."
"What happened with Cassie when she was pregnant with Will wasn't your fault."
"Oh, some of it was. I missed that pregnancy because of my own stupidity."
"And then there was Edmund."
"Edmund was a factor in us loosing Will, but I missed the first months of her pregnancy because I didn't trust her."
"Because Edmund manipulated the situation."
"His manipulation depended on me not trusting my wife."
"I've missed a lot of this pregnancy."
"You have an excuse. I was stupid." Richard says, as Ashley brings his cup of coffee and refills Williams.
"I'm sorry it took so long. I had to make a fresh pot."
"It's alright." Richard says, as she puts the cup down. "Thank you."
"Yes, thank you." William says, reaching for the sugar as she walks away. "I don't think you were stupid. Edmund manipulated you."
"His manipulation depended on my not trusting my wife, like I said. And I passed that test with flying colors."
"But you admitted you were wrong and Cassie forgave me."
"After months of un-necessary hurt. I'm only going to give this small piece of advice. Well actually it's two things, always trust your instincts and always trust her."
"I will." William says, with a smile. "So what are you doing today?"
"Umm, I've got meetings at City Hall and then lunch with the head of the Democratic party."
"You're going to run for political office."
"Before Jeffrey announced that he wasn't going to seek re-election, he approached me about running for mayor."
"Can you even do that?"
"Yes, I can run for any political office but President or Vice-President according to the US Constitution."
"So, you're meeting with the head of this party, why?"
"It's the American political system. They align themselves with two major parties, the Democrats and the Republicans."
"And what do these parties stand for?"
"I'm not sure. That's why I'm meeting with the party leadership." Richard says, as Ashley brings their breakfast.
"Do you have to be a member of one of these parties to run for office?"
"No, it's not like San Cristobel. In that you don't have to be affiliated with a political party to run." Richard says, reaching for the syrup.
"Have you talked to the other party yet?"
"No, that's later on this week. What are you doing today?"
"I've got an interview with the Billings Corporation."
"They're a good company and I think you'll like it there."
"I thought so too when I realizes they manufacture boats. I can't see myself working for Lewis or Spaulding and I'm through with politics."
"You didn't want to be involved with it in the first place." He says, glancing at his watch.
"You've got to go."
"Yes, I've got a meeting in twenty minutes." Richard replies, looking around for Ashley. When he spots her, he gets her attention.
"You know, you can go on and go and I'll get this." William says, as Ashley walks up.
"Could you bring the check?" Richard asks.
"Of course, do you want it separate or together?"
"Together." Richard replies, before William can.
"I'll have it right out." Ashley says, turning away.
"You don't have to do that." William says, taking a sip of coffee.
"I want to." Richard says, as Ashley brings the check. Pulling out his wallet, he gives her the money. "And keep the change."
"Thank you." Ashley says, taking the check.
Richard takes another sip of coffee before he asks. "We'll see you later?"
"Of course, and thank you for breakfast."
"You're welcome, and let me know how the interview goes." He says, swallowing his last sip of coffee. "Give Preston my name if you need a reference."
"I'll do that, if I need to, thanks."
"Give my love to Ava and you guys should come out to the farm soon."
"I will and we will." William says, as Richard gets up. He leaves, followed shortly by William.