When they got out of Jupiter they walked up closer only to discover the man they have all talked about, Buck Douglas Sam backed up a bit. Elvis was very excited by Buck's presence. He went over to chat with Buck. Sam stayed where he was. He knew this man was bad news. "Buck I'm so glad you came to PontyPandy." Chided Elvis. "Is true that you also do a show called The Hunter Chronicles?" He asked. He enjoyed seeing Buck talk with other hunters. He thought it was fascinating. Buck smiled, but Sam noticed a little bit of affection behind that smile and he didn't like that kind of affection, "Nathan, bring that camera over here." Nathan turned and shown his camera towards Buck and Elvis, "Now my boy, show those beautiful teeth and smile for the camera. Alright Nathan, lights, camera, action!" Nathan pressed a button which made the camera start recording. "Hello everyone in PontyPandy. I'm here at the Pontypandy fire station with this beautiful young man. What's your name?" Elvis blushed at the compliment but smiled. "I'm Elvis Criddlington." he replied. He was practically blushing from head to toe. Sam felt a little jealous. He did his best to avoid the cameras. Buck put his hand on Elvis' back. "What a lovely name my boy." he cooed. "So tell me a little bit about this wonderful Fire Station." Elvis beamed. "It's a two-floored building with lots to offer. My workmates are the best around." He looked around for Sam only to find him gone. "I would introduce you to Fireman Sam but he isn't here." Buck nodded. "How does it feel to be working alongside one of PontyPandy's most respected firefighters?" he asked. "It's awesome. He has taught me a lot about firefighting." He gushed. Buck smiled, "I see, so have you ever thought of joining the Alien Quest with other people in PontyPandy," , "Wish I could, but I'll be too busy to do so," , "That's understanding my boy, well that ends for our one hour conversation with the fire brigade, tune in next time. Ok, cut!" Nathan turned the camera off and put it with his equipment, "I must say, there hasn't been a young man that I've seen that could talk to the camera with such bravery." Buck's words made Elvis's blush come back, "T-Thank you,", "And I really meant what I said my boy, you really are beautiful, especially your eyes. I've never seen any that could be so blue like the sky." Elvis's blush darkened as he smiled.
Sam sat down at the table. He didn't really want to be on camera. He did feel uneasy around Buck and worried for Elvis' safety. He heard his phone buzz quietly in his pocket. He picked it up.
Sam: hello?
?: Hello Samuel, long time no see
Sam: What do you want Anika?
Anika: now, now is that any way of greeting an old friend? Listen I'm going to be in town later and wanted to see if you were going to be available.
Sam: I won't as of right now. I have work. I do get out later this afternoon
Anika: grand. Maybe I can swing by your place?
Sam: sure, just don't get any hairbrained ideas
Anika: Mi Amor you don't have to worry about that happening. I'll see you later
Sam hung up on her. He put his phone back in his pocket. He heard the sound of footsteps on the staircase next to the lounge. Sam turned and saw Elvis and Penny coming up the stairs, but something was different. Elvis looked dazed and happy. Sam looked at Penny in question, "Buck kept flirting with Elvis, telling him how 'beautiful' he looked and how beautiful his blue eyes were, and Elvis didn't do anything to stop it, if anything he actually looked like he liked it." Penny explained. Sam felt the feeling of jealousy creep up again as he watched Elvis look out the window with the same dazed look. Sam let out a small growl of annoyance. "I have someone that I will be meeting up with later." he told Penny. "I may just leave early if the station is really quiet today." He eyed Elvis carefully. He didn't know why he was so jealous over another man flirting with Elvis. A part of him did not like that idea too much. He shook his head as he tried to concentrate on the book he was reading. The text in the book was written in a language only he could understand. He looked over his shoulder on occasion to watch Elvis. He couldn't believe that he had allowed Buck to flirt with him. Sam tried to let it go but no matter how hard he tried his protective instincts kept reminding of the whole thing. He put his book down. He decided to go over to Elvis. "See anything interesting out there?" asked Sam, but Elvis was not really listening so Sam just rolled his eyes and let Elvis keep daydreaming.
After a few hours, the station was still quiet. Sam was about to clock out when he suddenly heard Elvis rambling about Buck, "He's just so amazing! I can't believe he actually said that I looked beautiful!" Sam, who now had enough of it turned around, "It's not like he's the only one who compliments you," Elvis turned and looked at Sam, "Well this is actually the first time that any celebrity actually complimented me." , "And? Look, all I'm saying is too watch yourself." Elvis slightly glared at him, "What's wrong with Buck saying that I look good?" "Nothing is just men like him are trouble." Sam gritted his teeth together. He tried to keep his calm. "Now if you will excuse me I have to go." He went down the hallway. He slid his card into the scanner and typed in his clock-out number. He then headed downstairs. He felt really bad for ragging on Elvis like that. He didn't know what came over him. He sighed tucking his hands into his pockets. He walked back to his house where a black BMW sat parked in his driveway. He had a sneaky feeling he already knew who it was. He pushed open the front door. Anika looked up from her tea. "Hello Samuel. I was expecting you." She moved the spoon around in her cup gently. He sat down next to her. "So how is life outside of hunting?" she asked. "Fine. I'm a firefighter now." Anika took a sip of her tea. "You appear to enjoy your job. Small talk isn't why I came here though. I heard Buck Douglas was going to be here. Word amongst the Hunters is that Buck is claiming to be a hunter himself. I've been sent to do an investigation on him." "And what have you found?" Sam asked. Anika put her tea cup down on the table with a worried expression, "Sam, that man is trouble, he won't kill anyone I'll tell you that, but he will hurt anyone that tries to get in his way. I advise you to watch your back, as well as your teammates if any one of them are acquainted with him,", "Actually there is one that is really acquainted, and it's my partner Elvis. Buck keeps flirting with him and it makes me jealous and worried for some reason." Anika smiled at this, "Well, number one: you're just worried for his safety. Number two: I think you might be in love with him." Sam's eyes widened as he blushed darkly, "In love? With my partner?", "You are showing the signs of a person that may have feelings for another." Anika explained, "But that's impossible! I'm his mentor, and best friends! What would other people think of me if I say that I'm in love with another man?", "Sam, it shouldn't matter if you're in love with a guy. You're still a firefighter and you're still the hero next door to everyone's eyes", "True, but even if what you say about Buck is true, Elvis probably won't listen to me. He's too much of a fan to Buck,", "Hmm...Maybe if I go with you and explain it to him, maybe he will listen," Sam smiled at Anika, "Remind me again why you're my longtime friend?" Anika laughed, "Hey, just because I flirt with a lot of men, get my self-arrested a few times, and become a heart breaker, you're the only one that gets me out of trouble. So now I can return the favor." Sam sighed a bit. "I am worried about my blood being an issue. No one knows that I'm a hunter yet. I'm just worried about if Elvis finds out he'll get hurt." She put a hand on his shoulder. "Do not worry about him my dear. You let Sniper Grandma take care of him." He looked down at the ground remembering the last person he was with. "Being a Hunter is nothing to be frighten of my dear. Your blood is the reason why others are still alive." she comforted. "Anika, I can't control it. During the month of the red moon he could be in some serious danger." She shook her head. "Do not be afraid of your gift, Samuel. If you show fear then it will rule over you." Sam nodded as he got up, "We might as well return to the fire station now, before it's too late." Anika got her stuff before heading outside the door with Sam