The big day had arrived and the two families were getting ready to make the drive to Long Island. They found a great company that could move their belongings and also help set up the two new homes. Once the paperwork was signed, both Elizabeth and Sam found that they loved their new homes but there would be some remodeling in the near future. Elizabeth wanted to make sure that Cam, Aiden and Danny had a bedroom that they could call their own. Danny was one lucky boy because he was going to have two bedrooms and two sets of parents that loved him. This is something that Jake and Sam talked to Danny about so he would not be frightened about going back and forth so much.
"I am glad that we had this talk, Jake. I know that I have made it a bit hard on you but I love our son and I want him to feel loved by both of us. I just don't want him overwhelmed. I know he has fun with Cam and Aiden but if you don't mind for the first few months, no over-nights. I just want him to know that he is important and I don't want him to think that I have abandoned him with you." Jake hugged Sam and told her that she was his mother and since he didn't know him too well that it would be better for him to stay at her place unless he asks to spend the night.
Patrick and Elizabeth were planning how the new practice was going to be set up. "Patrick, if you still need me then I would love to be your assistant. I still want to do my painting but if the hours are not crazy then I would love to do both. I guess I will have to hire a maid and cook for our new place. I also need a pool boy who looks great cleaning my pool. He can also be my lawn boy." Patrick just shook his head because he could see her doing that.
"I see instead of "Revenge" you want "Desperate Housewives". Of course, that can't happen because you and Sam are both single and definitely not desperate. I wish sometimes Robin would come back here but I guess she thinks being in Paris is better than being with her family. I know it hurts me but I can't imagine how much it hurts Emma." Elizabeth gave Patrick a hug and walked over to her family, who were about to check out their new home. Jake had called Monica to let her know they made it safely to Long Island. Elizabeth called her Grams and Epiphany to tell them she made it to Long Island. Sam did the same for her family and Patrick called Anna. Emma, Danny, Sam and Patrick got in their truck and headed down the road to their new place.
The next couple of weeks flew by with everyone trying to get their homes and businesses started. Jake was not sure exactly what he wanted to do so he decided to take care of the boys and the house while Elizabeth helped Patrick set up his new family practice. Sam was doing the same staying home and taking care of Emma and Danny. Once the newness wore off for Jake he knew that he had to hire someone to cook and clean their new place. He found a great maid service that came to clean three days a week. The cook he hired was there Monday thru Friday with the weekends off. The deal with both the cleaning service and cook was if there were any big parties or dinners that they would charge double the going rate for those occasions. Jake understood because the Hamptons are known for their parties and the mess it could entail.
There were skills that Jake was good at and he decided that instead of a garage that he was going into the house flipping business. He not only wanted to make sure the houses looked beautiful on the inside and out but the houses would have a great security system in them. He knew that if someone was paying the amount of money to buy a beautiful home that to have it also a safe home would entice them even more. He knew what he wanted for his family and he would put that into the flips. The crew he hired to renovate his home was just the crew he would need for his flips. The contractor was thinking about getting out of the business and retire so he and Jake talked about him taking it over. The problem was not in the renovating but the security part that he would have to find some more workers who could do that type of job. He talked to Spinelli about coming to Long Island and helping find a great crew to do this type of work. Spinelli sent a list of names of men that Jake had worked with in the past with Sonny. He thanked him and then asked if he, Maxie and Georgie would like to move to their place in the Hamptons. There was a guest house on the property that they could live in. Maxie has always been great with fashion and maybe she could go from clothes fashion to interior design. He told Jason that he would talk about to Maxie and he thought it would be a great idea for the both of them.
"Maxie, can I ask you for a favor? Jake asked if I would go to work for him again in the Hamptons. He wants to flip houses and wants me to help put security systems in the flips. He also wanted to know if you would like to work for him as an interior designer. I know you love fashion and you are thinking of becoming a designer but designing homes is a good way to meet the people who could advance your career in fashion. Once that takes off Jake can find another designer. How does that sound? Sam, Patrick and Emma are right down the road from them. They have a guest house on the property that we could stay in till we find our own place." Maxie smiled and then got up and gave Spinelli a kiss that showed him exactly how excited she was for this chance.
"I would love that chance. I just hope one of the first flips, we could move into. See if you can have that part of the deal and I am in." Spinelli knew his woman could make a great deal and he thought that she had a great one there.
"Jake, I have just talked to Maxie and she has one condition. One of the first flips that we do can be our new place. She knows how important this could help your career and our careers. I guess that is why she wants to help with the flips. Of course, getting a new place in the deal is also something that wouldn't hurt."
"Tell Maxie, we have a deal. I will have the three of you flown down this week, whenever it is convenient. I will have Diane set up the deal and then we will pick out the house in which to flip that can be a showcase, for her and for our company. The company that moved Patrick and us down here can move your furnishings. I may not remember everything but I do remember what a good friend you are and have always been to me and Elizabeth. Thanks!" Jake and Spinelli both got off their phones feeling better about their futures.
Sam and Jake talked about Spinelli and Maxie moving down there and what he planned on doing for them and what they were going to do for him. "I hope you realize that Elizabeth may be happy about Spinelli but maybe not so much about Maxie. They have gotten along better but there is a lot of history between those too especially when it comes to Lucky. I know he is not part of the picture but the tension is still there. I also wonder how Elizabeth is going to feel about Maxie doing the decorating when she could do it if you asked her." Jake just realized that he might have made a big mistake and the only way to get out of that was to tell Elizabeth the truth before the truth moved onto their property. He knew that she didn't have a problem with Spinelli but forgot about the Maxie and Lucky affair.
Jake asked Sam if she could watch the boys that night so he could tell Elizabeth would he decided to do and with who he wanted helping. The boys would not get in the way of that but if their voices got raised then it might scare them, especially Aiden. "I have no problem helping out. I will have them spend the night. School is over anyway so they can hang out by the pool and then we could have a great movie night. Maybe even some s'mores could be involved."
"Hey, you keep that up and I will want to come over. Thanks for this. I guess I need to get the boys ready to go over and then get some candles, wine and order-in before the fireworks start." Sam laughed and waved goodbye. She needed to tell Patrick about her plans but she knew that he wouldn't mind.
Jake got the boys ready for spending the night at Sam and Patrick's place. "Are you planning on proposing to mom tonight? I just want you to know that Aiden and I would love for you to officially our father. We know that mom would be very lucky and happy to be your wife." Cam and Aiden had their backpacks ready when their mother walked inside.
"Am I missing something? Where are the two of you running too? I am too early or too late to talk about this." Jake looked at Cam and smiled.
"I asked Sam to keep the boys overnight because I have something important to talk about. I wanted to tell you what I plan on doing in the future and some people who are going to help me do that. I just wanted it to be us in case you didn't approve of all of it. I have dinner arriving in about an hour. Candles are lit, soft music is playing and the wine is chilling. I will be right back. Love you." Jake and the boys then headed to Jake's truck and down the road to Sam's house. Sam had just finished telling Patrick about the boys spending the night when Jake pulled up.
"Come in. I hear that I am having someone who might actually beat me at videogames. I know she won't. (He was pointing to Sam) She can't beat me even if she blindfolded me." The boys laughed at that and then Emma came down the stairs. She looked pretty cute in her new bikini and Cam could only stare at her.
"Cool off young man or no games for you. I might have to throw you in the pool to cool you off. Emma put on a cover up so Cam doesn't drool all over our new floor." Cam knew that he was staring but he always thought of her as a friend but now she looked like someone he would want to date. Jake looked over at Sam and then Patrick.
"Do you want me to bring the boys back home? I guess the next time Cam can come over there is when he is about sixteen, right?" Patrick looked at Cam who thought he was going to die of embarrassment.
"Cam, I was only playing. Don't worry about it. I still want you to cover up some young lady." Emma took one look at her dad and Cam and ran up the stairs. She came back down with her cover up on.
"I guess I should leave. I have a lot of explaining to do and hope that tomorrow I am still here. Wish me luck." Jake hugged both his boys and thanked Sam for helping him out. He then hugged Danny and Emma and waved to Patrick.
Jake pulled up into the drive the same time dinner had arrived. He paid for the meal ahead of time. When the driver gave him the meal he gave him a real nice tip. Jake walked into his home with dinner as the driver drove away. He took one look at Elizabeth and knew that it could be a real bad night or an amazing night. He prayed for the latter.
"I hope you like what I have planned for tonight and also for our future. I want you to relax and have a great meal and then I will tell you what I want to do with life." They sat down and had a couple of glasses of wine along with a great dinner.
"This meal was great and I love what you have done for the atmosphere but I am almost afraid of why you look like you are about to tell me something that I don't want to hear. So, I am relaxed now and have the next few days off thanks to my great boss. He decided that he wanted to take Sam on a trip to New York City for a couple of days to propose to her. I offered to let Emma and Danny stay with us while they go. So I know, he was probably surprised when the boys were staying over tonight." Jake took Elizabeth's hand and kissed it. He massaged her shoulders and soothed her aches with lotion and had her turn to putty in his hands.
"Okay, first off I love you and our life. I just need to try something new and thought about flipping houses. I blame all our late nights watching "Property Brothers" and "Flip or Flop". The crew that has been working on our place and Patrick's place are incredible. The guys really knew their stuff. The only thing missing are the security systems to make them perfect. The guys that were hired to put our system in was okay but I think that having Spinelli gather a few of his friends could make them even better. Spinelli is now a package with Maxie and Georgie. I thought about having Maxie do interior design for the flips. I was talking to Sam about it this afternoon when she told me that you might have a problem with Maxie. This is why, I am asking you how you feel without anyone else here who might get frightened or upset if you are not happy." Elizabeth looked at Jake like he was talking to someone else.
"Okay, don't be scared about what I want or don't want. I am happy that you have something to occupy your days. Spinelli would be perfect for your project and Maxie is part of the package. I don't have a problem with her living here and helping you. Do you mind if I also give my opinion on some of the houses you choose and also some design work. I love design and I think that I could be a real asset. Patrick doesn't need me every day and I could help with some designs on-line." Jake just realized where the conflict would come in and that he could live with it. He just hoped that everyone else could live with it too.
"I have one other thing to add to our discussion before putting it and us to bed. I told Spinelli that he could have first choice of the house we flip for him and Maxie. Diane is going to write it up into his and my contract." Elizabeth went over to Jake and grabbed his hand and led him to bed.
They made love slowly that night because they know that there would be no interruptions and the next couple of days there would be no time. Jake fell asleep knowing that his future was going to be a bright and happy one. That was if Elizabeth and Maxie got along.