Most of Chapter 2 takes place in the fort area of Jamestown Settlement and concludes along the docks. The setting isn't overly important if you have never toured that historic area of America. The correct names of the ships are included in the story if you would like to look up more information (for some reason).
No disrespect or invasion of privacy is intended towards Joe, Jon, Colby, or their families.
Tayler tried to pull her hand free as they entered the fort, but Jon's grip was firm. "You're not leaving me on our honeymoon, are you sweetcheeks?" he muttered.
With a laugh that rang through the fort, she threw back her head and appeared to find great humor in what he said. She planted her other hand in the middle of his chest as she faced him, toe-to-toe. Her words couldn't be heard by anyone else approaching or inside the fort. "I am not leaving your side. I promise. Use your brain, Scarecrow." She slid her hand up to pat his cheek before she sauntered over to watch the game of quoits that JoJo and Devin were playing under Galina's watchful eye. The children didn't acknowledge her presence but Galina gave her a slight nod. After a brief pause, Tayler walked on a few steps before Jon wrapped his arms around her again. "I see them." she said with a sigh. "Joe's in the armory looking at the weapons. Poor guy looks lonely."
"Those damn girls are ruining his family time." Jon muttered darkly. "Doesn't get a lot as it is." He tightened his grip around her waist.
"Got any suggestions?" Tayler asked.
"Funny you should ask." he mumbled as he spun her around. "Go with it." Tayler's eyes danced with excitement. "Ya know, in those times women served their men. And they liked it. When ya gonna serve me, woman?" he proclaimed at a near bellow.
Tayler struggled to keep her quivering lips still. "When are YOU gonna deserve to get SERVED, darlin'?" she retorted. "Full of bravado and bluster. Puh-lease! Maybe you belong living back in colonial times. See if you could survive on gruel and pottage. I bet you don't even know what they are!" She shoved out of his arms to flounce away.
Jon let her get three steps before he pulled her back and growled for all to hear, "Who really cares what they are? That was so HOT!" He had her flush against his body, her head cradled in his hand, and himself pressed against her rather intimately. To Tayler's surprise, Jon captured her mouth in a very deep kiss. He didn't pull away until a smattering of applause was heard from nearby. Looking around, the couple saw the fans that had been following were at various locations inside the fort clapping but Joe's family was nowhere to be seen. Ducking their heads and waving, the couple grabbed hands and took off for the fort entrance. Once outside and on their way towards the boats, Jon spoke again. "Thanks for playing along. I didn't realize you would catch on so quick or go in that direction. You're good."
"Why do you think you married me?" Tayler teased. "Obviously we tried this kind of routine before. Probably sometime when you were in trouble backstage. Late for something, forgot something…"
Keeping their hands linked, he wound his arm over her shoulder. "It sounds like you know me." he said with an easy smile. "Maybe it was when I forgot the MITB briefcase… or Colby…"
"You won't forget our anniversary, will you?" Tayler asked, looking at him with very wide eyes.
Jon tapped the side of his head. "It's up here. Trapped in the vault. Won't forget. Promise." he said with a wink. "May…"
"SCARECROW!" Tayler swatted at his stomach with her free hand. "You have seen the Wizard of Oz, haven't you?" she asked as she leaned on his shoulder. "That vault is faulty, Scarecrow."
Jon looked down at the woman leaning on him. With a smile that reached his eyes he said, "I can promise you that I will never forget today." He squeezed her hand and then looked towards the water.
The couple could see Joe and Galina ahead of them, boarding one of the ships. Deciding it was wiser to not be seen together, Jon and Tayler began at the other end of the dock. They looked around the small ship, Discovery, and didn't see anything out of the ordinary. They boarded the Godspeed next and noticed that Colton was standing near a roped off area. On the other side was a draped canvas that wasn't tied down. The squealing herd of fans were also on this ship. With a wink at her son, Tayler and Jon disembarked and headed for the largest of the ships, the Susan Constant. Once on this ship, they poked and prodded, read and investigated. They took as much time as they could. Jon kept one hand firmly in place on Tayler's hip as they walked back and forth along the ship until JoJo appeared on the deck. "Are you coming, Uncle Jon? We are waiting for you." Jon and Tayler followed the little girl off of the ship to meet the rest of their group.