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The Compromise: Part Five

Jade sat back in her room at her mothers house and pulled out her second phone, she had her mom buy her a new one when she learned her dad had tracked the one he gave her. Pulling up Mic's number she sighed.

J: Hey! heard from ur mom?

M: Nope! You ur dad?

J: Nope! You think they good?

M: I hope.

M: This is weird right?

J: Very

J: I'll text if he calls

M: Same.

Mercedes looked around the Lake House, memories of her, Shane and Mic flooding her mind. This was the first time she had stepped foot inside of it since he passed. She folded her arms across her chest. "So they set us up huh?"

Sam chuckled. "It certainly looks that way." He replied, looking around. "This place is beautiful."

She nodded, breathing out. "I forgot…"

Sam looked at her. "Forgot what?"

"How beautiful it is here. How peaceful." She said softly.

Sam stared at her for a moment before speaking. "How long has it been?"

She looked at him then looked away, wrapping her arms tighter around herself. "thirteen years. I couldn't…I couldn't bring myself to come up here, but I couldn't bring myself to sell it either. Figured Mic would want it when she was older."

She walked to the mantle. Where there used to be dozens of photos of her family, there only stood a few photos of Merce with Britt, San and Tina, one with her, Shane and Mic, then one with just her and Mic. "It was so painful to think about this place. I thought it always would be."

Sam moved behind her. "Is it still?

She looked at him with a small smile. "No." She breathed out. "Not painful, it's just…memories. Mic has been wanting to get me here for months, seems she finally got her wish. Though it is not the way I thought she would do it."

Sam nodded. "Did you put it together or Shane?"

"Shane bought it but he was training when I came out here and decorated it. This is all me." She ran her hand through her hair. "I am sorry the girl's made you come all the way out here for a prank."

"I'm not." He said, gently turning her so that she was facing him. "I've wanted to call… I wanted to come over but we agreed but now maybe…"

Mercedes shook her head. "We should go." She replied starting to walk away but Sam grabbed her and pulled her into him.

"Uh-uh, we're not going anywhere."

She looked up at him. "We agreed…"

He nodded, leaning down. "We did for the sake of the girls but they're okay with us now, so kiss me dammit." He said, crashing his lips onto hers.

Mercedes wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back. "I missed you."

His lips moved down her neck, sucking at her pulse point as his hands roamed over her curves. After a moment she pulled away.

"Sam, wait."

"Merce please don't tell me Jade and Mic, weren't your only reservations, I thought you wanted this, us?" He said reaching out for her.

"I do…I was…Sam being with you it's something I didn't expect. I never thought I would find someone who makes me feel the way you do. It's scary. So I want this but I want it the right way, I want us to talk and get to know each other. Unless this is only about sex for you…because if it is…"

He moved closer to her, caressing her face. "If it is what?"

"If it is, as amazing as the sex is, I am always gonna want more Sam. Always gonna need more. I haven't dated much, but I always walk away before things get too serious because of Mic. And I never let it get too physical. But now I am just-"

"Shhhh." Sam put his fingers to her lips. "As adorable as all this rambling is. I want more too."

Mercedes looked at him shocked. "You… you do?" She asked.

Sam pulled her closer to him. "I don't know if you are aware of this, Dr. Jones but you are the sexiest Doctor I have ever met. Not to mention, your mind astounds me, and the way you make me feel, it's a way I never felt with Penny, It's a way I never felt at all in my life."

She blushed, wrapping her arms around him. "Oh really? What else do you like about me?"

"Your eyes, they captivate me. Your lips call to me…and that ass…girl that ass is something of a myth I didn't think something so perfect could exist." He teased.

Mercedes laughed, shaking her head and hitting him. "Anything else?" She asked, nipping at his lips.

"Your relationship with your daughter, I admire it. I wish Jade and I could be like that." He confessed.

"I think you two are building towards that… you just gotta be more available for her."

"I know, and I am trying, I felt so guilty for the divorce that I lost control, and trying to get it back now, it's tough but I think we turned a corner. I mean she did all this for me…now I think you were going to tell me what you like about me." He said kissing the tip of her nose as he started to sway with her.

"Well, I like your sexy abs." She teased. "Mmm and your lips are pretty nice, you use them well that's for sure." She replied, swaying with him. "I like how kind you were when we first met and how gentle you were with Mic. I see you trying to be the best father to Jade which is a hell of a turn on but also let's me know you'll do anything for those that you love. You're a great guy."

Sam blushed, taking a moment to dip her and then pull her back up with him. "See we like each other, we can be really good together."

Mercedes laughed, wrapping her arms around him. Normally when she saw people in movies do this, dance without music, she would call bull shit, she couldn't understand the appeal, but being here, with Sam, it all just felt right. She began to hum and Sam smiled down to her.

"Keep going."

"Huh? She questioned.

"You sound beautiful, keep singing."

She smiled and nodded. "Wise men say, only fools rush in…but I can't help falling in love with you. Shall I stay, would it be a sin? If I can't help, falling in love with you."

Sam spun her around in his arms.

Mercedes beamed. "Like a river flows, surely to the sea, darling so it goes, some things are meant to be." She pulled away from him then held out her hands. "So take my hand."

Sam laughed, taking her hands and pulling her flush against him.

"Take my whole life too. For I can't help…falling in love with you." She sang as she stood on her tippy toes and kissed him softly.

"Your voice is just…damn is so amazing." Sam smiled, spinning her again then pulling her back where his front was to her front. "I don't want to stop holding you."

Mercedes shyly looked behind her and nodded. "Then don't." This moment its perfect. I don't know how it could get better."

"I do." Sam whispered. He closed his eyes and took a breath, the only other person who he did this for was Jade, but Mercedes was special. "Every time our eyes meet the feeling inside me, is almost more than I can take." He started. He picked to sing Amazed by Lonestar because it's really how he felt. He knew that no matter what happened in his life one thing was for certain. Sam Evans was falling in Love with Mercedes Jones.

Mercedes stretched out in the bed, running her hands through her hair as she yawned, checking the time. It was 9pm. Looking over to the bed Sam was sleeping, with a soft smile on his lips.

After he sang for her, which still shocked her just how sexy his performance was, they made out like teenagers until they both fell asleep. Her stomach was rumbling and she sighed, she hoped Jade and Mic packed them some food, so she could cook something for them to eat, then maybe they could enjoy the lake.

Slipping out of bed, she went to the kitchen and was glad it was fully stocked. She grabbed the bread, butter, cheese and plates and decided to do something simple, grilled cheese and chips. Turning on some music, she sang along as she began to make dinner for her and Sam.

Sam awoke reaching out for Mercedes but frowning when he didn't see her. After a moment he smelled cooking and smiled, she was cooking for them. Standing up he made his way down to the kitchen and leaned against the wall watching her dance and cook.

Mercedes spun around mid flip of the sandwich and smiled seeing him. "Hey sleepy head." She said plating the four sandwiches she made. "You hungry?"

Sam bit his lip, nodding slowly. "I am…" He replied walking closer to her. "But I'm not sure if it's for food…"

Mercedes raised an eyebrow. "Grilled cheese is the only thing… currently on the menu." She countered, handing him a sandwich.

"Aww but I had a taste for something very specific," he said moving behind her as he took the sandwich. "Something that only you can give me."

Mercedes smiled, biting her own sandwich. "Something only I can give huh?" She asked, lightly grinding against him.

"Only you." He breathed into her neck as he kissed a trail down to her shoulder. "I only want you." He said, turning her towards him. "The question is can I have you."

She looked at him, smirking. "Have me how? Answer carefully."

Sam smiled, taking a bite of her sandwich in her hand, chewing slowly as his eyes traveled all over her body. Then after he swallowed he smiled. "First. I want to put you up onto this counter, spread you open and feast on you." He whispered, pressing himself against her.

Mercedes nodded. "Have me how, Evans?" She asked again.

"I was trying to be sweet but I see what you want. I want to first Fuck you, then after that I want to lay you down and make love to you. Is that clear enough?" He asked, nipping her lips.

She shook her head. "Wrong answer." She said pushing him away and walking into the living room, sitting down on the sofa.

Sam looked after her for a moment then followed. "Then what is the right answer?"

She looked up at him with a soft smile. "I can't answer that for you but I will ask again. How do you want me?"

Sam stared at her. "I don't know how to answer that. If you mean how do I want you physically well I just told you, if you mean how do I want you period. Well I thought that was clear too. I want you, all of you. It's that simple. I want us. I just really don't know what the right answer is here."

She shot him an impressed, before placing her half eaten sandwich on the coffee table and standing. "You answered correctly." She said, removing her shirt

Sam smiled at her. "I did? Do I…get rewarded?"

"Mhm." She said slipping out of her jeans and sitting back down. "You said you were hungry…" She added, slowly opening her legs. "Eat."

Sam smirked, walking closer to her and pulling off his shirt. "With pleasure." He moved over to her slowly running his hand down her body. Nipping at her lips before kissing a trail down to her breasts. "Mmm so beautiful."

She moaned. "Didn't your mother ever tell you not to play with your food?"

Sam shrugged. "When the meal is this delicious, how can I not." He teased sucking on her nipple as his other hand teased her slit.

Mercedes threw her head back, moaning and rocking her hips against his hand. "You have all weekend to play… I need you inside me." She whimpered out.

"Of course." Sam said, moving his way down her body and spreading her thighs as he ran his tongue over her slit."

Sam, you know that's not what I meant!" She groaned, reaching for his hair and tugging him closer.

"So." He hissed, thrusting his tongue into her as he gripped her thighs, pulling her closer until she completely fell apart against him, screaming his name and begging for more.

Sam stood slipping out of his jeans and pulling her to sit on his lap. "Now you said something about being inside of me?"

"Oh my God you are such a tease!" She said moving against him.

"Hey if a man can't tease his girlfriend then who can he tease?"

Mercedes paused, staring at him and Sam frowned seeing the look of uncertainty on her face.

"Merce…did I say something wrong? I mean I thought all this meant…I didn't mean to upset you."

Mercedes leaned in and kissed him softly. "You are good…boyfriend. Now get inside of me before I lose my mind."

"Yes ma'am." He said as he lined himself up with her and thrust up inside of her as he took her lips to his. Sucking on her bottom lip as he thrust up, holding her in place so he could hit her spot over and over again.

"Sam!" Was all she could say, the man was incredible and he knew just what to do to make her fall apart just for him.

"Cum for me Merce, I wanna feel you fall apart for me."

Mercedes kissed him hungrily as she came hard, squeezing him for all he was worth causing him to cum right after her. He pulled her close, holding her tight as he moved her hair out of her face.

"How are you feeling?"

She sighed. "Happy, and a little guilty." She confessed.

Sam looked at her. "Guilty?"

She stared up at him. "Shane. This place. I dunno."

Sam lifted her chin and kissed her softly. "Shane was your husband and you loved him. I won't ever try to take away from you, that I won't ever try to compete with that love. But if he was the man that you said he was, I know he would want you to move on and be happy."

She nodded. "He would, he would."

"So don't be guilty, just be here, with me. I promise, I won't let you go." He said holding her tight.

She nodded. "Okay, I can do that." She laid on his chest, as he lazily traced circles on her shoulder. She loved Shane, he was her first love, but the feelings she felt for Sam scared her, scared her because it took her years to admit that she loved Shane, and yet in this moment she had no doubt. She was in love with Sam Evans.

After spending the rest of the weekend at Mercedes' lake house Sam couldn't wait to get home to talk to his daughter. He needed to hear her say that she was fine with them dating because he wasn't going to play any more games with Mercedes or his own heart. They both said their goodbyes, promising to meet up that following Sunday since they were both free to talk to the girls collectively.

Sam arrived home to what sounded like laughing coming from Jade's room and decided to go ahead and get their talk out of the way before catching up on some much needed work. He walked upstairs, tossing his bag into his room before going to hers.

"Knock, knock." He said before opening the door to Jade's room and stopping when he saw her and Michaela sitting there watching a movie. "Oh, I see some portion of hell has frozen over." He teased.

Jade rolled her eyes and threw some popcorn at him. "I take you two are back now?" She asked and he nodded.

"We are and we need to talk…" He said smiling.

Michaela took that as her cue to head home. "I'm going to go see my mom, I'll text you later!" She said, grabbing her things before stopping and looking at Sam. "Just… don't hurt her." She added before walking out completely.

Jade sat up on her bed and looked at her dad. She could tell he was happy based on the goofy grin on his face. "How much trouble am I in?"

Sam sat down across from her, sighing. "I would say a lot but we needed that push. That being said, don't ever and I do mean EVER, wake me up in the middle of the night like that again. And don't you ever run out of the house like that either. Yes, I appreciate what you did but that was very scary for the both of us."

Jade nodded. "I know and I'm sorry, we just didn't want you guys moping around because of us and if I'm honest… I like Michaela. She's not too terrible and she came up with the plan."

Sam smirked. "That's good to hear because I like her mother a lot…" Sam replied and Jade smiled.

"Only like?"

"Maybe a bit more than like." He admitted and Jade couldn't help the excited squeal that came out.

"So that means our plan worked?" She asked, hugging him, making him chuckle.

"Mhm, it means some things might change too…"

"As long as I can keep my closet and allowance, I don't really mind but please for the sake of the two girls that are already here if you two decide to have a kid, make it a boy." Jade said and Sam laughed loudly.

"Woah, we gotta get you comfortable around Mercedes first kiddo!"

Jade smiled. "How about we have dinner with them? We can cook and stuff." She suggested and Sam just looked at her before pulling her into a tight hug.

"I'm not sure what happened but I like this version of you and I will see if they're up for that."

Jade looked at her dad and moved to hug him again. "I really am sorry dad, for acting out, for fighting. For all of it. I don't want to make any excuses for it, I was just angry."

"But why? I tried to give you everything." He said sadly.

"Dad, I know you did, but what I really wanted was my family back, i was angry because you didn't even bother fighting mom on the divorce you just let Karl have her."

Sam sighed, running his hand through his hair. "I loved your mom, but I wasn't in love with her, and by the time we filed for divorce I just wanted it all to be over. I thought living that lie wouldn't be good for you."

"I wish you would have just told me that. Dad I hate that we aren't as close as we used to be and I know it's mostly because I shut you out but I just didn't want to be hurt when you stopped loving me too." She said looking down at her hands.

"Jade." Sam said, staring at her. "The love I have for you is nothing like what happened with your mom. You are my daughter, Jade, you are my heart beat. I love you more than I love anyone in this world. Never think that can change."

Mercedes had just finished unpacking the takeout she bought for her and Mic, when the door opened. "Mic? I'm in the kitchen."

Michaela hesitated only a second as she walked into the kitchen and saw her mom, it was like night and day, seeing how she was just a few days ago and how light and happy she seemed now. "Looks like you had fun."

Mercedes put the trays down and looked at her daughter. "Mic, you had me worried sick, I didn't know what was going on. If you were hurt. You can't do that to me again."

Michaela nodded. "I know, I am so sorry mom, I just…I wanted to fix what Jade and I broke. We may have our differences but the one thing we have in common is our love for our parents. Sam is a good guy and you deserve that."

Mercedes sighed, turning towards her completely. "Do you really feel that? Feel like it's okay for me to be with Sam? Because I do really like him but…"

"Mom, seriously it's fine and besides he's kinda cute so that's a bonus… for you." She replied smiling.

"How did I get so lucky?" She said hugging her daughter. "I am beyond blessed to have you as a daughter. Your father would be so proud of the woman you have become."

Michaela smiled. "Can we eat now, I am starving?"

Mercedes smiled as her phone beeped with a text from Sam.

S: Hey beautiful, kinda miss you being in my arms.

M: Oh? Why because I am so warm?

S: No, because I wanna just sink into you…

Mercedes blushed looking away from her daughter so she wouldn't see her blush.

M: Do you now? You aren't tired of sex with me yet?

S: Never, I can not get enough, your taste, your feel…I am tempted to head over there so I can get me a taste.

Michaela looked over to her mom and shook her head, she knew what the blush meant and knew who she was talking to. Pulling out her own phone she sent Jade a text.

Mk: I think our parents are sexting and that is just gross

J: Why would you text me that!

Mk: Because I wanted to share this nasty hell with you. We are in this together!

J: Ewww I just looked at my dad! He got this smirk on his face this is way too much information

MK: At least they are happy. That's important.

Mercedes chewed her bottom lip typing her reply to Sam.

M: I am having dinner with my daughter, but I do get lonely at night, in my big bed…

S: We can't have that. How about I stop by after dinner and keep you company.

M: I like that idea.

S: Good. But I completely got off track, I was texting to ask you two things. One if you and Mic would like to have dinner with Jade and I tomorrow night.

M: That would be fun, yeah we can make it. What was the other thing?

S: Well I was gonna ask you out but now all I can think to ask is what are you wearing?

M: Shouldn't the question be what I am not wearing?

S: Woman! Don't you tease me like this when I can't get to you yet.

Mercedes looked at her daughter texting and smiled. "Mic I'll be right back then we can eat." She walked into the downstairs half bath and closed the door removing her shirt and taking a photo of her in nothing but her purple lace bra.

M: Sorry it got hot.

S: Fuck. You are sexy as hell. I just wanna bury my face in your perfect breast. Let's skip dinner.

M: Can't I'm hungry.

She saw the three dots blink as if Sam was typing, then a photo popped up and her breath caught in her throat for a second. Sam was standing in the photo fully naked and fully hard, hand on his dick as he stared right into the camera.

S: Still only hungry for food.

M: …

M:...

M: I have no words.

S: Maybe if you are lucky, we will see you tonight.

M: We?

She waited for him to reply and bit her lip as he sent her an upclose photo of his dick with the words "we" next to the photo.

M: Okay I need to go eat before I start doing things to my body.

S: nope, you can't touch yourself. Not til I get there.

M: That's not fair.

S: Trust me it will be worth it. Leave the code out for me.

M: 221584 Last door on the right, it's a double door, you can't miss it.

S: Until later.

Mercedes couldn't take the smile off her face as she walked into the kitchen and Michaela looked up to her.

"Mom, are you okay?"

Mercedes nodded as she grabbed their plates. "Never better."

This ends this installment! We'll have the final installment for you soon!