"What exactly am I packing here?" Sara said looking at the closet.

"Underwear." Nick suggested. "Not that I mind if you don't."

"Since I presume we'll be going out at some point, I need a general weather report."

"Well Dallas will still be warm." Nick replied.

"Since I need my passport, we're going out of the country but I need a temperature guide. If we're going anywhere with snow, I have nothing to wear."

"It should be reasonable weather, probably colder than Vegas. It might rain, so bring a few sweaters and some pants. A jacket maybe, but I'll doubt you need a thick coat. If you do we'll buy one." Nick told her.

"That was helpful."

"How does not on this continent help?" Nick asked.

"You should pack too." Sara suggested.

"It won't take long; I'll just empty the drawers and throw in my suit and a tie."

"What exactly are you planning to wear for the wedding?" Sara asked.

"It's Texas, so I was thinking jeans, a plaid shirt and my cowboy hat." He teased.

"You do and I'll take Greg on our honeymoon." Sara threatened.

"Don't worry I'll look good for you darlin'." Nick winked at her.

"Go and see if there is a game of something on, while I pack, this could take a while."

"Just remember you have a two bag checked allowance and they can only weigh 50lbs each otherwise by the time the whole trip is over we're going to pay a lot in excess baggage charges."

"Well since you're only planning on taking one bag, I can always fill up your second bag." Sara winked at him.

"Right." Nick said.

"Nick, I was kidding. I'm pretty low maintenance. I don't pack everything but the kitchen sink."

"We went on a weekend trip when I was a kid, we had to take two cars obviously my sisters all took two bags each."

"You can take them to the lab and have David weigh them on the scales if you like." Sara offered.

"I'll pass. Have fun."

In the end Sara only half filled both suitcases, working on the theory that they would probably buy things that would take up the remainder of their luggage allowance. She added overnight things and a spare change of clothes and underwear to her hand luggage bag on the off chance that the airline lost her luggage she would have at least something to change into. With her makeup bag in her hand luggage she was covered.

"Hey Nick." Sara said as she walked out room.

"How's it going?"

"Just fine. Did you get travellers cheques?" Sara inquired.

"Yes. I also exchanged several hundred dollars worth of currency and I thought we'd take our credit cards that are actually covered if they get stolen abroad."

"Good."

"Warrick is going to come and feed the fish and keep an eye on the house." Nick added.

"So you've thought it out then."

"Well you only get to go on one honeymoon."

"How many people come to Vegas on a second honeymoon?" Sara asked.

"I promise I'll never bring you to Vegas on a second honeymoon." Nick assured her.

"That's good because I've seen the bad side of the city and it makes a lousy vacation spot." Sara joked.

Nick took her hand and tugged her gently into his lap.

"Plus I'm a lousy gambler."

"You took a chance on me." Nick pointed out.

"You were a safe bet." Sara kissed him.

"Why do you think I'm a safe bet?" Nick asked.

"You have a lousy poker face."

"I have a lousy poker face." Nick started to tickle her.

"We have to go to work in an hour." Sara reminded him. "You still haven't packed."

"We don't leave until tomorrow afternoon." Nick pointed out.

"If we get tied up, you won't make it home in time to pack." Sara countered.

"Are you going to help?" Nick inquired.

"I could be persuaded." Sara responded.

"I love you."

"I love you too." Sara kissed him. "Now pack."

"I would but I have this heavy wait in my lap."

"I'll give you heavy." Sara tickled him.

TBC