DISCLAIMER - JUST WANTED TO CONTINUE TO POINT OUT JULES LIST THAT THEY KEEP CROSSING OFF CAME FROM THE MOVIE "A WALK TO REMEMBER". IDEAS WERE BORROWED AND MODIFIED TO SUIT THIS STORY ;0)

CHAPTER 7

Sam raced to Jules' house in his silver Kawasaki Ninja ZX 14, letting the cool Toronto wind brush against him. He was always able to find some solace in riding, but not this time. His thoughts lingered on Jules having an eating disorder and everything Kira communicated to him. How could I be so self engrossed not to notice she needed me? How could the Team not notice? The more Sam dwelled over his concern for Jules, the more the speed of his bike accelerated until a red traffic light jolted him back to reality. Don't make things worse Sam by getting killed, you need to be there for Jules.

As Sam approached Jules' home he made a quick decision, that despite what Kira told him, he would stick to the plan and not allow this to interfere with the surprise he had planned for Jules. He wasn't denying the problem or diminishing the severity of Eating Disorders, he was merely planning out how to discuss it with Jules. Sam didn't know much about Eating Disorders, but he knew enough about cutting in his line of work to put two and two together. He knew it was always deeper than the physical damage one inflicted upon them and decided no matter the outcome, Sam knew he would be there for her.

Once he pulled his motorcycle into Jules' driveway all his thoughts melted away. Problem, what problem? She looks amazing.

"Hey" Jules smirked. "Umm, don't get to use to this okay? Because there will come a day when I'm wearing a dress, and I will refuse to ride on your bike." she continued to giggle.

"So how do I look?" she asked. "You have great taste in Biker clothes, the size is perfect and very comfy by the way".

"Amazing" Sam chuckled. "Double whammy, sexy sniper chick with a smidge of sexy biker chick. I love it"

"You followed my instructions?" He asked Jules as he stood closely to her with his hands around her waist.

"Yup, toothbrush packed, and weekend essentials checked." She giggled with a puzzled look. "But Sam, I'm not wearing the same clothes for 2 days. And where are we going?"

Sam gave her the amazing grin which made her stomach flip every time. He then responded and said "I got you. You'll see. Only disclaimer is you get to wear the backpack for the whole ride".

While Sam helped Jules put the backpack on Jules cell phone began to ring. She stared at the called ID where it showed Scott was calling her. Today was the day Scott had returned from Afghanistan.

"Are you going to get that?" Sam asked trying to hide the fact he saw Scott's name flash on the caller ID of her cell phone.

Jules then hit the ignore button and said "It's Scott. And no... Can we just go and deal with it when we get back?" She then turned her cell phone off completely as Sam nodded in agreement.

After riding for 3 hours with Jules arms wrapped around Sam's waist, for a brief moment Jules felt as if she was the luckiest girl in the world and life was finally coming full circle. She then saw the city sign where Toronto ended and Ontario began as Sam slowly pulled them over to the side of the highway. As they both got off the bike, Sam grabbed her hand and had them running in the middle of the highway.

They were both laughing and giggling although Jules had no idea what crazy idea Sam had in store. "Okay" Sam said holding her hand. "Put your right foot here and your left foot there" he instructed her.

"Okay. Now what?" Jules asked curiously still having no clue what was going on.

"Well, now you can cross of #5." He said as his blue eyes sparkled at her.

Jules looked around and realized what Sam had done when she saw the sign leaving Toronto and the sign welcoming them to Ontario.

"#5, you're finally in two places at once" Sam laughed out loud as Jules lunged forward to put her arms around him as he lifted her off her feet hugging her back.

***********************Fast Forward Sauble Beach, Ontario Private Resort*******************************************************************************************************

To her surprise, their final destination lead them to a private cottage in Sauble Beach, Ontario. Sam had thought of everything down to all the accomodations including change of clothing and any apparel she may need for their special weekend. She didn't ask how he could afford all of this as much as she wanted to. Instead, Jules wanted to loath in the moment. A really amazing and beautiful moment, that felt almost too surreal.

They walked to a local grocery store in the evening and returned to the private cottage and barbequed and drank wine. Jules and Sam sat and walked the beach barefoot absorbing every moment of the sound of the waves crashing and the way the evening air felt and simply talking. They talked about their feelings for each other, and what they would do briefly about the team and Scott when they got back.

They kissed and made love for the very first time that night and held each other not ever wanting the day to end. Sam briefly forgot he even needed to confront Jules and decided to wait. He had been with her all day. She just had dinner with me and she is fine. Nothing out of the ordinary, why ruin the moment.

At 3AM Jules suddenly woke up from her sleep. She realized she her head pressed against Sam's chest. She kissed him and slowly attempted to get out of bed trying not to wake him. She found the sneakers and some work out clothes Sam had packed for her. How he got into my closet, I have no idea. I'll have to interrogate him about that.

Jules tiptoed her way out to of the cottage and started a 6 mile run. Upon her return she snuck back in the cottage and began obsessively moving furniture around to make some room for her to continue to exercise. Jumping jacks, sit ups, running in place. She did this vigorously in a trance like mode like she didn't know who she was anymore. She could not stop until she felt two hands shaking her shoulders and heard Sam saying "Jules".

"Jules, stop. Stop Jules". He said calmly but sternly trying to bring her back to reality. "What are you doing baby?" He asked wanting to hear her admit to it.

"I--I-I" was all Jules could say

Sam then grabbed her and held her as they sat on the floor as Jules began to breakdown crying over the overwhelming pain and humiliation she felt inside. What was happening to her?

All Sam could do, was continue to hold her. "I'm here Jules, you're not alone. We will get through this together, I promise" he whispered as he proceeded to kiss her forehead.

"What is wrong with me?" Jules asked fearfully.

TBD

ENJOY! THIS CHAPTER WAS WRITTEN ON BED REST WHILE ON TYLENOL FLU. ;0(

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