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Take 78: Family
Category for this take: Family / Romance
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"This is great."
"I told ya!"
"I can't believe we didn't do this years ago."
"Yes, well, let's not dwell."
"Didn't that tape say there were no fish in your pond?"
"Close enough."
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"Jack, I need to know something. Is it ok if we don't start a family?"
"What is bringing this on, Sam?"
"I just have been thinking. The new house and idea of a dog really scared me. I'm not ready for that. I'm not sure I'll ever be ready. I have my brother and his family. I have two fantastic teammates, which are like even better brothers. I have Cassie, who is like a daughter to me. I love my job, and it is really important work that needs to be done. And... I have you."
"You'll always have me, Sam."
"So are you ok with that, Jack?"
"As long as I have you in my family, Sam, and our 'like a daughter' comes to visit our home occasionally when she is on break from college, I'll be happy. Maybe your crazy brothers should come visit occasionally, like they did on this trip."
"That's all I need to be happy, too. I love you, Jack."
"I love you too, Sam."