Idyllic Interlude, Flight & You're Back
Three Weeks Later – Mac'IlleMhìcheil Estate – Hunting Cottage
Sam woke as the sun started to peek over the horizon. The morning sunlight filtered into the bedroom casting a soft glow. He inhaled deeply the scent of Jules who was still asleep in his arms.
The soft down pillows his head rested on and the soft ticking of the bed beneath him beckoned him to go back to sleep and just luxuriate in their comfort. Sam was at complete peace for the first time in his life. It was a feeling so foreign to him it had scared him a bit at first. But for now, here, in this place, Sam let all his worries, concerns, fear, guilt and every burden he carried on his shoulders to drop away.
What was left was a man that was at peace. A man that smiled easily. A man that laughed with joy at the simplest things. A man that showed the woman he loved just exactly how much he loved her and often.
The past three weeks had been idyllic. They had spent much of the time doing not much of anything, just enjoying being together. They shared good memories of their pasts. They laughed and joked with each other as they did silly things. They took long strolls along the banks of the loch and in the woods. They took a few day trips to various places in Scotland and to see some castles. But mostly they stayed close to the cottage ensconced in their own micro-world allowing the real world to pass them by for once.
They took advantage of the small rowboat moored at the little dock near the cottage often. At first Jules rowed them out to the middle of the loch but midway through their time here Sam's arm was feeling better and he took over that duty. Once they got to the middle of the loch they laid together in the bottom of the boat and gazed at the clouds. The gentle motion of the boat on the small waves rocked them to sleep several time.
Sam's favorite time to row out in the loch was in the middle of the night. They laid together with Jules' head tucked onto his shoulder as they gazed up at the billions of stars that twinkled in the night sky. Sam pointed out the stars that he had named for Jules and each of the people he loved and cared about.
When Jules asked him when he had named the stars he had sighed. In the quiet of the night he shared with her the night he named the stars. A time when he didn't think he would ever see those he loved again and how he had said goodbye to them as he found a star that suited each. Jules had tenderly kissed him when he finished. They made gentle love in the boat under a canopy of stars that night.
Sam grinned as he thought of all the times and places he and Jules made love the last three weeks. They were like friggin rabbits. He wondered if they created a child with as many times as they made love. Sure Jules was on the pill but ….
If she did end up pregnant Sam realized it would simply negate any need for the do you want kids discussion. Perhaps it would be better if it just happened. Jules was exceptional after all. If anyone could get pregnant while on the pill it would be Jules.
Sam let his mind wander thinking of what a wonderful mother Jules would be. He silently vowed that he would do anything in his power to ensure that they worked things out if she wanted to continue working at SRU. Sam would not let having kids take away something that Jules was passionate about. Between them they would work out a solution.
Jules stirred and Sam pulled her closer as he tilted his head to lay a kiss on the top of her head. Making slow languid love to her every morning was becoming a habit he hoped they could maintain once they returned home. But he knew that real life would intrude and that would not be possible as much as he would like it to be.
Blinking her eyes open Jules gazed into the blue eyes she loved with great abandon. This man was imprinted on every nerve ending of her body. When they came together, their bodies' one, Jules could no longer distinguish where her body ended and his began. It was as if the heat of their love making melted their bodies into each other.
Jules' husky sleepy voice said "Morning Soldier."
Sam's body reacted with just Jules' words. He rolled them so he was on top and began slowly kissing Jules from the top of her head all the way down to her toes. Sleeping al natural eliminated the necessity of shedding clothes.
Jules' soft moans and mewling let Sam know he was hitting the right spots as his hands, lips and tongue teased Jules; taking her up to the edge and then stopped. Then he repeated the processes over and over eliciting more frantic sounds from Jules.
It was turn-about fair play. The first few days when he was unable to hold himself above her due to his arm Jules had taken charge. He had laid on his back as Jules teased his body to the brink with her hands, lips and tongue only to let him fall back down a little ways. Then she would take him to the brink again over and over and over again.
No matter how much he begged for her to give him his release, Jules only took him so far. It was exquisite torture. When he did not think he could take anymore Jules would finally take him to his release. It was more powerful than he had experienced before. Sam felt as if his body would fly apart with the intensity and length of his releases.
It took him a long while to come down from the heights Jules took him. Jules knew exactly how to stoke his passion and guide him to places he never knew existed. So, it was now his turn to subject Jules to the same sweet torture.
Sam registered Jules' begging, calling his name in that sexy, husky, need filled voice that he adored. But he let her fall back just a little as he moved his lips from her apex to her mouth. He shared the taste of her as his tongue slipped into her mouth and Jules rubbed against him in need and wanting trying to urge him to take her to her release.
Jules hands unfisted from the sheets. One found its way to Sam's back and she raked her nails down his back marking him as hers, a primal need urging her to do so. Jules' other hand slipped between their heated bodies and it closed around the hardened length of Sam. Her hand began moving in practiced strokes with speed and pressure which she knew drove Sam wild.
She wanted him and wanted him now. The light sheen of their sweat slicked bodies allowed her to rub against him. Jules knew how to get what she needed from Sam and the "Juuuullllllleeeeessss" that Sam groaned out and into her mouth made it clear she was about to get what she needed.
Sam couldn't take anymore. What had started out as sweet torture for Jules was quickly turning into sweet torture for him. Jules knew how to turn the tables on him and he loved her all the more because of that. Sam shifted and then drove into her deeply. Jules' "Saaaaaaammmm" in a breathless tone told him that he had given her what she needed.
Jules locked her legs around Sam and squeezed, pulling him into her deeper. She wanted all of him. Jules knew he would give all of him to her.
Sam quickened his pace with each thrust driving deeper. The length of him wanted to touch her soul. Both were lost in a world of sheer joy, passion and love as their fiery bodies consumed each other until there was only one being, one heart and one soul.
They reached their shattering release simultaneously. Sam's body dropped on top of Jules'. Neither was aware of their surroundings, still lost in the world their love created just for them. A world where the two of them were safe and secure. A world where their love and joy was the only emotion. A world in which only Sam and Jules belonged.
Jules was the first to finally come back to earth. Her breathing was labored and inhibited by the heavy weight of Sam's body. With some difficulty Jules shifted and rolled Sam to the side.
She gazed into his blues eyes that were still hazy and consumed with passion. Jules leaned down and began kissing him. She was not sure where she got the strength to do that since her bones felt as limp as noodles.
It took several moments for Sam to realize that Jules was kissing him. How he got on his side he had no clue. Sam began to slowly kiss Jules back as his eyes brought Jules back into focus.
His voice gravelly with emotion Sam said "There's no place I'd rather be."
Jules' voice sultry responded "Copy that."
Next Day – Private Jet EnRoute to Toronto
Sam finished the sandwich that Jules made for him and leaned back in the comfortable leather chair. The last time he was in this jet he had no clue who he was. Well the last time he was in the jet he was actually sedated and did not remember the flight from Yellow Knife to his parent's home in Ottawa. But he did remember that comfortable bed.
His eyes looked forward at the cockpit door. He had no clue if there was one last time or not because he could not see. But he was glad that it was firmly closed. The pilot was not Mike. In fact, Sam had no idea who the pilot was. He had simply met them at the Inverness airport at the private jet terminal. Mike said that he could be trusted and that meant a lot to Sam. So he had no worries.
Last night they had dinner with the Laird, Lady and Wallace. It was a pleasant evening and he and Jules had expressed their appreciation for the use of the cottage. Lady Ailis was a dear old lady and she told them it was the least they could do.
Before they left this morning Ailis had given them a large packet of pictures, a copy of her genealogy report on his Ferguson ancestry and customs documentation for the sword he had been gifted. Sam tried to return the Ferguson broach but Lady Ailis would not hear of it and insisted that Sam keep it and pass it on to one of his children. Both he and Jules shied away from making any commitments on children and Sam simply stated thank you.
Wallace had driven them to the airport because Wynfreda had taken their rental truck back for them the day after the wedding.
Jim, Heather, Blaze and Winds all stayed one extra day after the wedding so they all send Mason and Marsaili off on their honeymoon in style. Then the four of them had bid them goodbye with a promise not to call them in the next three weeks and headed back to Canada together. Blaze was itching to get home and see Lizzy and his boys. Winds and he had been on missions almost constantly since Sammy had been born and Blaze was looking forward to some family time. Winds was just looking forward to getting back to Ottawa and kicking back. He had no significant plans.
Yesterday, Jim had actually called him. He called to give him the information for the neurologist Sam had promised to visit. Jim had not lost any time on seeking out an expert in the field of multiple head injuries and making him an appointment. Sam wasn't sure he needed to go but to placate everyone he would go. It was scheduled for five days from now on his next day off.
Jules stood, picked up the empty plates and said "What ya thinking on so hard?"
Sam swiveled and watched Jules walk to the back of the jet. "About putting that bed to good use" he said with a gravelly suggestive tone.
Turning to look at Sam she saw the blue fires of passion flash in his eyes as they came to a point focused solely on her. Her voice was sultry as she moved to the bed "Transatlantic mile high club?"
Sam was up in a flash and unbuttoning his shirt awkwardly in his excitement that Jules was willing. Jules came forward and started to help as she whispered "You didn't even need to get doused with alcohol this time Casanova."
He gave Jules a WOW smile as he reached behind him and pulled the sliding door closed, effectively blocking view of the bed to the main cabin to give them privacy. Jules undid his shirt for him then stepped back to remove her clothes. She was looking forward to this. It was exciting and the bed was a hell of a lot better than a cramped bathroom.
Sam struggled with getting his jeans off as Jules undressed quickly. As he watched Jules' nude body stretch out on the bed waiting for him Sam said "I should have worn the kilt."
Jules just smiled.
Next Day – SRU HQ – Briefing Room
Greg, Ed, and Spike were making the final decision on the new reserve officers. They were in agreement that they needed to have a female in the group and Tracy Ingles had the skills for negotiation and entry. They had already selected Darius Whitcomb, James McBane, Sean Granger and Xing Fa.
Sam and Jules strode in and Spike jumped up and rushed forward to hug them both "You're back! You have to tell us all about the wedding and this bar fight and all the stuff you did on your extended vacation."
Jules just smiled at Spike "Miss us?"
Spike's eyes widened and he said snarkily "Now why would you think that?"
Sam snickered and slung his left arm around Spike's shoulders as he said "Let's sit. Jules brought some pictures to share."
Eagerly Spike rubbed his hands together "Jules you got one of Sam in a kilt didn't you. I mean, man, I gotta see that. Might make it up to the bulletin board. Accidentally of course."
Sam gave Spike a look of 'don't you even dare try that if you want to live' as he crossed his arms.
Ed snorted "Guess you are tired of living uh Spikey."
Jules grinned "Yeah I got several pictures of Sam in a kilt. In fact all of the JTF2 guys are decked out in them. Quite handsome, if I say so myself. I even got a few of Sam in the sword fight."
Raf asked with disbelief "Sam was in a sword fight? I thought it was a bar brawl."
Jules chuckled and then launched into the story of stealing the bride and then all about the wedding. Ed asked Sam about the actual bar brawl and what happened to the guys that started it. Slowly with the aid of pictures Sam and Jules related the week of the wedding and the games.
At one point Jules reached into her pocket and handed out Epipens to each of the team. Then she told them why they were all going to carry them from now on and how to use them. Everyone agreed and added them to the appropriate pocket.
Both Sam and Jules were light on the details of their three weeks of vacation after the wedding. They only said they had a nice quiet stay in a hunting cottage by the loch and did some fishing, hiking, reading and a few day trips to surrounding places of interest. No one pressed for more details.
Spike pointed to a little boy in Mason's arms and said "That little boy looks a lot like Mason. Does he have a son?"
Sam shook his head but said "Not really. That is his little sister Cala's son. He doesn't have a father so Mason is filling that role."
"Did his father die?" Raf asked.
Jules filled them in on the story then said "Lachlann is such a cute little boy."
Sam's phone went off and he smiled when he saw it was Mason. He excused himself to talk to Mason as Jules continued to show pictures of the weight for height, hill run and tug-o-wars games they participated in.
Greg swiveled in his chair and a soft smile came to his face as he watched the team interact. His family was all back where they belonged. It was nice to see how relaxed both Sam and Jules were. He was glad that Sam would be able to be with the team even though he was on light duty until the cast came off. Another three weeks.
Sam came back into the room with a smile and said to Jules "That was Mason. He wanted to let me know that he and Marsaili are back in Canada now. They enjoyed their honeymoon trip in Europe but are glad to be back home. He said that they will be in Toronto next month."
Jules asked "What are they doing in Toronto?"
"Cala will be here with Lachlann. She has an architectural job lined up and is meeting with the client here next month. So Mason thought they would kill two birds with one stone and meet her here at the same time as visiting us. He said he'd call with further details and that we would all meet up for dinner one night if our schedule permits" Sam explained.
A soft smile crossed Jules face "That would be nice. I like Cala a lot. Marsaili should be showing by then too."
Spike looked at the picture of Marsaili and forgot his manners as he exclaimed "How the hell is someone so small going to carry a baby from someone so big? I mean the baby is probably gonna be a big as Marsaili."
Jules had not thought of that. Wow the pregnancy could be difficult for Marsaili. Having kids was fraught with unexpected dangers.
Sam just smiled and said "She'll be okay. Mason will make sure of it."
Ed decided it was time to get back to work and said "Samo you are on light duty until that cast comes off."
Sam sighed heavily and said with derision "I know. Truck duty."
Greg grinned and chuckled as Ed smiled and said "Nah, no truck duty for you."
Sam's face fell "You're putting me on paperwork? Ah have a heart Ed. It's not like I took unacceptable risk. They were going to hurt Marsaili and possibly her baby. I had too. I tried talking first. I had no choice when they took a swing at me. I don't deserve to be put on paperwork."
Ed picked up the five files and put them in Sam's hands and solemnly said "You can start with these Braddock."
Sam looked down at the files. They were not case files. They were personnel files. He asked "What do you want me to do with these?"
Greg leaned forward and said "Read through them and get an understanding of their skills. After you do that you will be in charge of their training for the next three weeks. They will do ride alongs with the team as the situation permits and will work under your direction."
Ed added "Team Leader so to speak. You are good with young officers so we thought this would be a better use of your time. Help us spin up the new reserve officers faster."
Sam grinned, "No paperwork. I can do that."
Jules grinned "Better than being in the truck too."
Spike said with fake hurt "What's wrong with being in the truck?"
The team laughed. It felt good to be back together. The family was whole and happy again.
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AN: I loved writing this story and I hope you enjoyed reading it.
However, I realized some major flaws with my continuity regarding some of the boys ages. So I will be doing minor edits to several stories to adjust their ages as appropriate. Most of the changes will be in AYAD, AI-V, possibly in OHSD, Belonging, Ski Trip, etc. (gotta go review each).
Edits for AYAD include:
- Chapter 7: Lizzy did not come to the wedding because little Sammy got an ear infection and little Sammy is only about 8 months old. Sammy's age will be adjusted up in AI-V to 9 years old. Nathan cannot be born yet in AYAD because he is only 7 in AI-V which means Sadie is older than him because she is 8 at the time of AI-V. So, I wrote Nathan out of AYAD.
- Chapter 8: Changed Blaze from showing pictures of Sammy and Nathan to just Sammy.
- Chapter 9: Lachlann's age is adjusted down to 1.5 years old, old enough to talk a bit. Changed up the whole scene with Sam, Lachlann and Mason in that chapter – it is funny so go take a peek. Lachlann's age has been increased to 9.5 years old in AI-V. Cala's train accident timeframe has been adjusted to reflect Lachlann's younger age in this chapter too but all the other details surrounding that are the same.
Now if you are wondering about Lachlann after reading AI-V and AYAD … you will have to wait for AI-W to find out. It is partially written and should (barring any problems) be posted in a day or so.
If this is the first story of mine you have read you can check out my profile for the full Beauty of Life series of FP stories or the Beauty of Life Reference if you want more details on characters or time-line order of all stories (including the Alpha Injury ones).
For those wishing Sam and Jules will have the baby talk - they won't. I will keep to series canon here. The first time they are shown talking kids is when Sam is taken in the van as he helps Brendan's kid – the drug runner. In that episode they question whether it is a good idea to bring a child into their world. Then in the episode where Jules meets Sam in the cafe to tell him she is pregnant for sure, both Jules and Sam appear surprised and unsure of the others reaction when Jules tells Sam. So, I will keep to that.
Also regarding the actual wedding for Sam and Jules, I probably won't write that since it is in the series. I may however at some point write the aftermath. In my world it makes sense that their reception got cancelled that day based on the bombs, Greg getting shot and Donna and Jimmy (I think that is his name) getting killed. Perhaps they rescheduled at a later date. I could write about that and it would be a coming together of Team One + other SRU, JTF2 + spouses/kids, Braddock Clan, Callaghan Clan and other important people like Dawn, Anastasia, Mark, etc. It could be a big affair for a celebration of life and moving forward after tragedy.
Whew, long AN. Anyways, would love to know what you thought of this story overall. Reviews are very much appreciated! Thank you to everyone that takes a moment to write one!
