Let It Snow

Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

It doesn't show signsof stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kissgoodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm

The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!


The tinny broadcast of the popular carol was certainly appropriate for their own weather forecast. It didn’t show signs of stopping. Traffic was snarled, planes grounded and trains overcrowded as potential travelers were forced to put their holidays on hold. There was no doubt; they wouldn’t be getting through tonight. They’d have to make the best of it here and try again in the morning. Turning to his companion he smiled apologetically and said

“We’re not going to make it back to D.C Sue. We’ll get of this road and get back to my Mums. I’m sorry”

She smiled “Its ok. I’m sure it’ll be cleared tomorrow. I’ll catch a flight then”

Jack admired her optimism although from his years of living up in Wisconsin he knew it was misplaced; with the rate the snow was falling and no sign of it stopping he knew she would be stuck here for the duration of the holiday, and deep down she did too. “Until then though you can stay at my parents, they’d be thrilled to have you”

“Wont your parents think I’m intruding?”

Jack shook his head resolutely “No, they’d be thrilled to have you, Christmas is just a big party…” and this he trailed off sheepishly

“Jack” Sue asked, “I didn’t catch that last bit. You mumbled. I think”

There was no reaction, and Sue bit her lip before speaking in her best interrogators voice hoping it would shock him into responding “Jack Hudson, whatever it is you had better tell me now…”

He looked up her, his feisty little thing. Not that he would ever dream of calling her his letting out a deep breath he spoke “My parents have a formal thing” once again he trailed off. Sue however did seem daunted by this statement.

“So...?”

“You’ll be expected to be there”

“And?”

“It’s a couples thing. Very couples”

“Oh”

Oh!!! ... Oh! I see nothing wrong with "couple"

Interesting start! I look forward to more!

Sairs

me neither Marlo- nothing wrong at all

Me2

Couples? Oh, that means we will have to find a date for Sue, won't we? *runs to hide from the flying rotten tomatoes*

Yes...hmmm....let's think really hard ....who do we know in Wisconsin that she could couple up with?

What's there to i throw tomatoes about? You are 100000% right! We need to find Sue a date....and I believe he is sitting in the seat next to her!!

I see nothing wrong with a very couple formal party...sounds marvelous to me...expecially with Jack and Sue attending together...(put that in there so there were no loopholes)

Great to see another J/S story! Never too many!!!

me 3

I am looking forward for their "couple things"

Great start!


Restie

Great job!

Oh, a couples thing?? Jack and Sue will have to go as a couple??? How sad is that!!! Heehee!!!

Loving this story so far!! Can't wait for more!!

Joy

I can picture Jack looking gorgeous in his tux.

Sue will have to get a killer dress and knock his socks off.

Bring on the party!!!!

Karen

Interesting start. I'd like to see more.

Well just who was he planning to take after he dropped Sue off to this very couples thing?

KB2, it's very obvious - he wasn't going because he couldn't be a couple then (not without Sue)!!

Joy

Hmmmm.... sounds good so far. I like this "couples thing" too.

I'll have to agree with everyone else.. I like the way "couple" sounds.

can't wait for more

Karen, where are you????

Joy

From one Karen to another, Waiting on more of this great story.

Karen

vicky looks widely around the board and under her machine

where is the next post?? you cant let me read the first post and then leave me hanging, i need more!!! and i definatly follow flip's train of thought, jack and sue together, so loopholes!!!

*Waves* Im here. Im glad you all liked the start. Christmas is exam preperation time at school for me, so they always pile on the work (English school system is just plain inconsiderate really) I do however have a part, and longish part in fact. And now that its the holidays I should be able to get it all posted and finished I hope (because I am shamlessly avoiding my Shakeshpere Coursework. Which was the reason I started this...) Merry Christmas to you all!



Bobby smiled leading Tara up the steps and to the front of the daunting house, ringing the bell he waited for a moment before it opened and engulfed the woman who answered in a hug, “Hey Mrs H”

Carefully he placed Jacks mum down “It’s nice to see you again we were worried you would have been grounded in this weather. And this is Tara?” she asked inclining her head to Tara who was stood to the side twisting a sheet of paper apprehensively.

Bobby grinned moving Tara towards them “The one and only” he told her fondly. “Shelia this is Jacks mum.”

The older woman smiled embracing Tara in a hug “It’s nice for you to join us, we’re always asking Bobby to bring someone”

“He comes here often?” Tara asked, she had always wondered what Bobby did at Christmas

“Most years, this place is big enough and its nice having him here. And Samuel loves having a second son. He’s part of the furniture really” she laughed and Tara joined in; the owner for once was the opposite of the house her apprehensions were drained away, replaced by butterflies in her stomach, the result of the agent next to her.

“Does he bring people often” Other girls, she thought to herself.

“No. You’re the first” commented Jacks mum absentmindedly “Anyway what am I doing keeping you outside chatting come on in both of you. We’ll get caught up in the warmth, and then you’ll be filled in on the Christmas plans”

Smiling Bobby picked up both his and Tara’s luggage and followed Mrs Hudson inside the imposing house.

Jack started to make his way though the long hall and towards the living room, Sue was a little bit behind him taking in the masterful paintings on the wall, and elegant tile work which surrounded them. She would never have pictured Jack living in a house like this Jack waved a hand to get her attention and smiled at her “You ok” he signed and spoke. It was a habit for him, signing and speaking. It always made him feel that he was crossing into her world, and she loved that he made the effort to do so.

Sue nodded slightly; “Yeah…” she trailed of a sigh in her voice

He raised an eyebrow, and went over to her, taking her hand in his and clasping it gently “It’ll be ok I promise”

Bobby looked up and grinned as Sue and Jack entered the room, and Tara half waved with her spare hand, the other was entwined in Bobby’s. “Nice to see you sparky. And you Sheila”

Jacks Mum got up embracing jack tightly, before doing the same to Sue she let go of Sue and started to sign as she spoke “It’s great to have you with us”

“You sign?”

“I’m in special needs at the local high school; we had a deaf student so I learnt to sign to make her feel a bit more included.” Mrs Hudson told Sue warmth radiating from her smile.

“I had no idea, Jack never said”

“And I bet he never said about the party either”

“Party?!” squeaked Tara from her corner and going to where Sue, Jack and Mrs Hudson were talking.

“Robert Manning!” Scolded Jack’s mum glaring at the tall Australian. “Don’t you two worry; you’ll be the bells of the ball.”

“But I didn’t bring anything to wear” said Tara in a small voice.

Mrs Hudson smiled at the two woman in front of her, both she had heard were pretty amazing, and to top that all off they had been nothing but friendly and polite. She was going to do right by them if it was the last thing she did. And possibly set them up, after all Bobby had never brung anyone before, and Jack could have easily put Sue up in a hotel…. “Don’t worry my dears, we have a day or so and you can choose your dresses tonight. Follow me” and with that Mrs Hudson left the room and Sue, Tara and Levi obidently followed.

Next post tomorrow!

Okay then, let's partyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!

I like Jack's mum, looking forward to the party.

Sairs

Did I hear party!!!!

I like the idea of Bobby going home with Jack every year. That's something I never really thought of before, but it makes perfect sense, since his parents are across the ocean on another continent and Jack is his best friend. Great twist!

Anxiously waiting for more.... :whistle:

Well I'm liking Jack's mum more and more. At first I was a little scared because of the formal party and I thought she might be stuffy -- but she's exactly the opposite. And what a brilliant idea to include Bobby. It does make perfect sense, as Okie said, because I've often wondered what Bobby did during the holidays when all his friends were going home.

I'm ready for more.

kav

Mrs. H is way cool! Is it tomorrow yet?

I can't wait to read more!

This is going to be a fun

gracie

Ohh Boy this is going to be good.

Angela

Mom Hudson ... a matchmaker ?!? I bet she will make Lucy proud !!

A party...

Can't wait


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!


Restie

Have they picked their dresses yet? Is it time for the party? I can't wait to see Jack in a tux!!!

it's nice to see that Bobby spends time at Jack's place in the holidays, it even makes sense now that I think about it...
great start, Karen, I can't wait for the party!

yeah, and she probably will have more progress at matchmakiing than Lucy, afterall she is the mom!

I really like Mrs. Hudson!! I think she might just get further along with both couples than Lucy ever has!!!

Joy

I do believe it is... Karen!!

I was going to make Mrs H into somone not nice, but I figured Jack was brought up right by somone and the logical explenation would be his parents. And Im glad you approve of Bobby going to Jacks for the holidays, I was worried about getting a bit of a flaming for it. Thank you for the support I've been ill recently which is my reason for not getting this up sooner. Anyway thank you for the replies and here's the last part. Enjoy lots of love. Karen xxxxx




“How long does it take them to get ready?” asked Jack fiddling with the bow tie on his tux uncomfortably.

Bobby shrugged “I dunno”

“I think you’ll find hours boys, believe me I’ve lived with your mother getting ready for this party for years now” Samuel Hudson enlightened the two boys

“So we just stay here and wait?” Said Jack

“Yes, and when they come down tell them they’re beautiful and that it was well worth the wait”

Bobby looked at the man whom he regarded as a second Dad and grinned “Im guessing you’ve forgotten to do that before”

The conversation was saved from having to be continued by the arrival of the three woman descending from the stairs, Bobby’s and Jack’s jaws dropped to the floor as they caught sight of Sue and Tara; Sue was wearing a red floor length dress with a halter neck top, and modest neckline, Tara had chosen a knee length purple dress, with embroidery around the waist line. Samuel Hudson gave the boys a sharp kick to bring them back to reality and sighed with relief as they went to the meet there respective dates. He followed and took his wife’s hand kissing it gently “Beautiful as ever sweetheart” he murmured softly to her before leading her to the room where the party had begun.

Jack decided to follow his fathers lead, as he brushed Sue’s hand with a kiss winking at her “Follow me madam”

She laughed as they linked arms “Lead the way”

Bobby grinned up at Tara preferring to spin her around before planting a kiss on her cheek “Stunning” he told the giggling woman in front of him, as they followed the other members of the group into the party.

Jack gripped Sues hand tightly, as various people cast a critical eye over them, it was to be expected at parties like these and he was used to it, but he didn’t want Sue suffering it. He didn’t need to justify her to anyone. In his eyes she was perfect.

Bobby grinned over at Tara who was bouncing along to the music, totally oblivious to the looks she was attracting from people around her. He placed the drinks which he had gotten them both down on a nearby table and without a word pulled her up and towards the French doors which lead to the patio. Confused she followed him into the snow dusted garden “Why are we out here Bobby?” she asked

“Tara” his voice went quiet. How much to tell her. He was in love with her. Everything about her, her inane personality, her witty comebacks, her cute looks. But he didn’t want to scare her off. He took a hold of her small hand in his incredibly larger one marvelling at how well it fitted. Taking a deep breath he smiled at her “How do you fancy going out on a date when we get back?” At least it was a start.

Jack and Sue moved together on the dance floor as they had been for most of the night. Sue felt happy with Jack on the dance floor, he led without fault, and it gave her a change to observe the other couples while enjoying Jacks presence. Jack however was too busy with the woman in his arms to notice what any of the other couples were doing. As the night went on he did notice Tara and Bobby slip out and sometime later them both slip back in; Tara’s lipstick smudged, and Bobbie’s bowtie undone. He thought it best not to ask.

Stroking her hair gently, he realised that when the last song stopped he didn’t want to let her go from his arms, the dress left skin on her back exposed and as Jack had found out earlier it was silky smooth, like cream. He sighed slightly. Sue stole a glance at him and there eyes met, the words were out before he could stop them “Sue I love you”

They must look wonderful, all four of them! I am sorry that this isn't part of the show, so we could see them!!!

Go Jack, and Sue: no back-peddalling (sp) here!!!

Jack, you finally told Sue how you feel. I'm proud of you ..and Bobby too.

Great job Karen!

Wow. That was great. Totally fuzzy. Love it!

I'm surprised he could tear his eyes away from Sue long enough to register that fact!



Lovely fuzzy post. for all the fuzzies they are greatly appreciated!

kav

I love this story, Karen!! The fuzzies abound and I love each and every one!!

Oh, there is definitely a sequel here?? Did you notice???

Thanks for sharing!!!

Joy

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

AWWWWWWWW so sweet....and beautiful....



for all the and for no , it was lovely....

I love these slips of tongue

I think this is the best end of this story!

Thanks for sharing!


Restie

Magical evening ...

Very sweet and very fuzzy. I could just see them at the dance.

sweet