Chapter 42

This was a chapter I enjoyed writing. I'm off on holiday in March and have a similar sort of day planned so I can't wait! Thought I'd write it in and see how it went, let me know what you think. Thanks again for the reviews, to Rxchel I will try and put something like that together and get it up soon! :)

It was Friday morning and everyone was dressed in warm beach clothing again after Jacob's instructions. Connie had no idea what they were doing today as he'd refused to tell her, but it seemed Grace already knew.

"Mum's going to love it! She's always wanted to, she told me before-" "Good I'm glad that she'll enjoy it-" "Mum will enjoy what?" Connie swept into the room wearing a pair of thin black and white shorts with a thin peachy trim on them. She wore a black bikini top which tied around her neck before the material fell in a V shape across her chest and stomach. On top of that she wore a peach chiffon kimono with her hair tied up on top of her head.

"Wow Con-" "Don't change the subject, what are we doing today?" Jacob moved to face her and let his arms go around her bare waist smiling. He placed a kiss on her lips and looked as though he was about to tell her before spinning round and leaving the room. "Jacob-" "Patience Queen B!"

Everyone walked along the top of the beach, past the point they were all at yesterday. Connie kept her hand firmly in Jacob's unable to remove the smile currently on her face. He made her so happy and it was clear to see.

Grace was walking excitedly beside Jacob as he looked down smiling at her. They shared some kind of secret message before Grace took Connie's hand and pulled her to one side. "Mum can we go and get a drink please?" She looked towards Jacob about to refuse before he nodded. "It might be a good idea, yeah. We'll wait here for you guys." Connie smiled before walking with Grace, Charlotte, Jessica and Anya after offering to get them something too.

Once they were out of sight Jacob walked up to a small counter that they'd been close to but paid no attention to. "We've got something booked for 10, rented all day?" The other man nodded and handed some things over to Jacob before he led everyone in the right direction.

A few of them had known what they were doing but the majority were shocked and pretty happy with the day's plans. Jacob left them all for a moment to go back and wait for Connie and the girls to get back. He smiled as he saw them wander back over, he winked to Grace who smiled and ran off with the other girls.

Jacob took Connie's hands smiling as she looked confused and a little worried. "Jacob where is everyone, please just tell me what's going on you know I hate-" he pulled her forwards a little before spinning her around to see everyone smiling across at her. "…Surprises…"

He held her hand and they walked along the wooden decking before stepping onto the boat. It was pretty impressive and Connie had always wanted to spend time out on the ocean. "Jacob this is amazing, you didn't have to do this." He smiled placing a kiss on her lips before moving back. "I figured it would be a good way to spend a day with everyone."

Unbeknown to her, Jacob had already made sure there was enough food and drink to last them all the day. "I hate to break this perfect idea of yours up but who's going to actually make sure we don't crash and burn in this thing?" Jacob laughed as the boat slowly moved out from the docks causing Connie to look around.

Charlie controlled the boat carefully. "Since when have you ever known how to drive a boat?" Connie stood beside him as they began to drift out into the sea. "You're not the only one with hidden talents." He smiled as she blushed slightly. "And once we're out to sea we just drift anyway." She smiled before relaxing into one of the chairs looking out over the deep blue ocean.

Hours drifted by as everyone completely chilled. Many were having a few drinks while basking in the sun, some were sitting around a table playing games, mainly the girls, while a few others looked out over the water.

"Hey sweet cheeks…" Jacob reappeared over Connie's shoulder and snaked his arms around her waist looking to the water below. "Everything okay?" She nodded smiling "Everything is perfect, thanks to you." He smiled pressing a kiss to her neck before taking her hand. "Fancy a swim?"

"What?" "You heard, come on don't go all chicken on me now!" She laughed letting him pull her to the other end of the boat. She watched as he pulled his shirt over his head, catching the attention of several women sitting along the boat.

Connie looked at the defined muscles of his chest before raising her eyes to meet his. "I'll jump with you if you're too scared?" The devilish glint returned to her eyes before she stepped up beside him. He held her hand supporting her as she stood onto the thin railings. Without giving him a chance to join her she let go of his hand and dived from the boat into the water.

Elliot, Charlie and Elisha were all at the side of the boat in a hurry to look over. "Connie! Are you okay?" Jacob shook his head smiling as she emerged up out of the water shaking her hair from her face. In one swift movement he held onto the railings and swung his legs over falling to the water below.

He came up closer to Connie than he thought and soon her arms were around his neck, her lips pushing onto his. "This is the most amazing thing anyone has ever done for me… I love you so much Jacob." He smiled kissing her again as Alicia called down. "Watch out!"

Alicia had pulled Ethan to the side of the boat and held his hand. He sighed before giving in. "What's life without some danger-" "Fun." Alicia smiled taking his hand before they both jumped on three into the water landing with a splash to the side of Connie and Jacob.

Rita sat smiling taking another sip of her drink turning to Iain to see the smile on his face. "No way. No Iain, you will never get me over the side of this boat." He stood up, pulling his shirt off and walking to the edge. "If you love me you'll come in." With that he dived from the boat into the water.

She groaned out loud before placing her glass on the table and standing up. The comment from Iain was enough to get the attention of Robyn, Lofty, Tess and Charlie. Rita looked over the boat from where she'd been sat and it looked a lot further than she thought. Iain was smiling up at her slightly in front of the others.

Rita sighed before walking to the other end of the boat. "I'll catch you, don't worry!" She took a deep breath before carefully running and jumping down into the water. A smile shot across Robyn's face as her thoughts about the pair were pretty much confirmed there and then.

Iain reached out for Rita and held her hands pulling her up from beneath the water and into his arms. "I hate you-" "I love you too." With that Iain leaned in and kissed her for the first time, neither of them caring who was about. That was until they parted and Connie spoke out.

"And you lectured me on unprofessionalism-" "Shut it Beauchamp!" Jacob stepped in this time causing Connie to smile before she heard what he said. "Actually it's Masters, and as long as you know the on-call room is off limits… That's where she goes." Connie slapped his arm as Rita cringed laughing before Iain kissed her again.

The six of them swam about the water, laughing and smiling. Some would even say getting along. Getting back onto the boat proved the more difficult part. "Didn't think about this part did you muscles? Not exactly a great pl-plan…" Connie noticed the steps around the other side of the boat.

Iain smiled as they moved closer. "Hang on did you know these were here Iain?" "What if I did-" "YOU MADE ME JUMP WHEN I COULD HAVE CLIMBED DOWN!?" Iain pulled her into his side "Now where would the fun have been in that?"

Everyone got back onto the boat before sitting about the table where Elliot and Tess had cooked some of the food up. They all sat down and began eating as the music played, helping them into the evening. All happily smiling and enjoying the time they had away from reality.