Jake jumped out of bed smacking the button on the alarm clock off. Early that morning was the drive back to Seattle, and Jake couldn't wait to get back to their house.
Ria rose slowly out of bed and shuffled to the bathroom while Jake lit a cigarette and looked out the window. It was still dark out, and a heavy rain was falling puddling on the streets.
Ria ran a brush through her hair and leaned to get her makeup when a pair of hands slid around her waist. She grinned and felt Jake's lips trail up her neck, and he slowly spun her around pushing his mouth roughly to hers.
"We have to go" She said as her heart rate quickened and he wound her fingers through her hair. He grinned at her and sighed handing her the cigarette and exiting the bathroom to get dressed.
After the kids were woken up, and everyone was ready to go they buckled into the car and set off for the airport. Rain pounded against the windows of the big SUV as Jake began the long drive out of Alaska. All three kids were bundled in heavy jackets, and fast asleep in the backseat clutching their stuffed animals.
Jake couldnt believe he was going home.
Finally
The kids had long shed their heavy jackets as they entered warmer temperatures in Washinton. They were bouncing excitedly as they passed familar sights on the way to their home. Aria gave a loud screech as Jake pulled into the driveway in front of the big blue house.
The three lept out of the car and hurtled up the driveway. Jake let out a contented sigh as he unlocked the front door and entered his home. Jake hurried upstairs following the kids with Ria close behind and collapsed on their bed taking Ria down with him.
He breathed in the scent of his bed, his house, and his girl.
The kids came in and snuggled in and together the 5 of them settled in for a long nap, Jagger at the bottom of the bed his head resting against Jakes legs, Aria and Mel curled in the middle, and Ria and Jake in the outside fingers interwined.
Jake had quickly adjusted to life off the boat, and got in a regular routine.
He insisted on tucking the kids into bed every nught, and waking them up every morning, He made Ria let him take her shopping, and even threw a big party for all the Captains.
Ria rushed around that morning cleaning and getting everything ready. THe kids cheered when each of their 'Uncles' walked through the door.
"UNCLE FREDDIE!" The kids shrieked attacking Freddie's legs as he burst through the door
"MAH CHILDREN!" Freddie squealed, causing everyone around them to chuckle.
Sig and Juna showed up next with Nina and Mandy, and Jake Anderson and Cara, Josh and a very pregnant Geena, the Wizard Crew and their families, Larry Hendricks, Edgar and Louise, and last but certainly not least the Time Bandit Crew.
The day passed easily into evening. The kids played in the yard racing around the yard giggling excitedly. The Hillstrands started a spirited game of hot potato with the fireworks which was all fun and games till one landed in Mike Fortners shoe, and everyone exclaimed over Geena's swollen stomach.
That was when Jake got the bright idea to have everyone spend the night.
Sig and Juna took the guest bedroom on the first floor and Nina and mandy.
Edgar and Louise took the next guest bedroom with their kids, And Josh and Geena took the tiny guest bedroom on the top floor, While Jake and Ria helped set up camp for everyone in their livingroom (Thank God it was huge.)
Ria collapsed into bed after double checking that everything was good.
Jake pulled her close to him and kissed her.
She drifted into sleep sighing contentedly, happy that she was surrounded by all the people she loved