Nothing To Chance

He’d left nothing to chance. At least he hoped he hadn’t. And he was good at planning, so this was sure to go off without a hitch. Ever since Tara had cajoled them all into taking part in her current festival of the week, St. Valentine’s Day.

“Come on, it will be fun,” she had encouraged her dubious team.

“Look, we’re used to you playing around with Christmas, and I don’t even mind the bunnies and chicks at Easter, though the live ducklings were a bit much last year. But Valentine’s Day, Tara? Is nothing sacred to you?” he had been the first to protest, but as usual to no avail.

Tara had compromised. “Okay, we won’t do everything I planned, but we will do…this one. Yes, this looks like fun!” She had grinned up at them all from her perch at the computer with such enthusiasm that no one had the heart to discourage her. “This is an ancient Valentine’s Day custom. And it’s easy to do. You have to claim the first person of the opposite sex that you see on Valentine’s Day for your Valentine.”

“And that would entail?”

“Oh, I don’t know, taking him, or her, out to lunch, doing absolutely everything together all day and then something special in the evening. Come on, this should be lots of fun.”

“I’ve never wished you were in a committed relationship more than I do right now.” He forgot who said that, but it was the general consensus of the day.

Of course they had all grumbled and flatly refused to participate… which is why he was perched out here in the freezing cold before the sun had even risen waiting to for the first glimpse of… Sue.

He was sitting in front of her house since 4 A.M. and tried not to drop off directly on the bench. He wouldn’t be glad constable to wake him up as a homeless or boozer. It was really cold but he knew this is his chance. He knew Luce is in her grandmother’s this weekend so Sue has to be alone at home. When he had heard about Tara’s idea... he had been contented... this had been pretext he had been waiting for a long time... he could spend day with Sue and find out how is his chance with her and maybe... he could change their relationship – from friendly to romantic.

He had been thinking about pretext of this chance encounter for many weeks but he hadn’t thought anything credible... when he had almost started to ask himself where the smart, inventive agent is his mind had been attacked by thought he could pretend he doesn’t know which day is... The simple idea is the best idea, Hudson! He praised himself... Last couple of months he always arrives to her’s, brings the coffee and they go out together with Levi... It’s their daily morning ritual so why could he change it because of this day?

Jack knew he has to cut this situation asunder... they have to change their relationship for good – stay good friends or become lovers... there is no other way. Jack looked to his watch... It’s almost 7 A.M. Sue should be up this time and be ready for her walk with Levi. Jack yawned again... He had become a morning person but he doesn’t like it. The love is really almighty enchantress! He thought to himself when he remembers that he looks forward to her everyday like teenager to his first girlfriend. It has to stop! He is quite a catch... girls fall down to his feet and he has been sighing for one girl over three years! This fact wouldn’t ruin his reputation so much as the fact he hasn’t been able to ask her for date two years ago. Bobby teases him he should be called Crash not he... So Jack decided he will show Bobby what it means to be date-legend as he is. He had planned great day for he and Sue... they will never forget to this day... Jack had spent much time with planning... he had let nothing to chance...

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Surveillance van, round the corner of Sue’s apartment

“Do you see the steam which is rising from his mouth?” Bobby – Mr. Eros - chuckled. “I would like to know how many degrees below the zero are outside...”

“Ten degrees below the zero...” Tara – Miss Arrow... was her cover name for this operation - answered and looked on the monitor. “I don’t like rainy, chilly and frigid days like this one. I think he is suffering yet.” She smiled tongue-in-cheek to Bobby.

“It’s not enough... he is tough man... he is trained by FBI... we will have to struggle for our victory really hard. And we will win! We are the best!” Bobby shouted out and slapped his hand with Tara’s...

“Bobby, we hear you... you needn’t encourage us every five minutes!” Luce’s – Miss Heart’s - voice sounded from earpiece... she really wasn’t morning person and this mission is the last attempt of pairing Jack and Sue. I don’t understand why I let coax myself into this! She asked herself and her mind was transferred to the moment one month ago...

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Jack was sitting in his desk and his mood was horrible... he growled at anyone the whole morning since the moment when Sue had mentioned she had had a date last night. When he had heard her he almost had choked himself by gulp of fresh coffee. The rest of her narration he had looked obstinate on the screen and had pretended he has much work. When Sue had started to describe the guy’s divine eyes and smile Jack had roughly interrupted her and had stated they have much work to do... they have no time for gossips... and had started to give orders. He didn’t let them breathe out the whole morning and they managed to rid of him only thanks work lunch he had been invited for two days ago. When he finally went out from Bullpen and Sue went out for walk with Levi Bobby looked around and ordered everyone comes to conference room.

“You all know he is my best friend but I can’t stand these his moods. Every day we are not sure if our day will be calm or lousy and everything depends on Sue... if she smiles to him the Bullpen is full of joking if she decides to take care of another man we should crawl away to the dog house and stay there. I don’t want bear it anymore! My life isn’t about Mr. and Mrs. Hudson!” Bobby finished his fervent speech and looked around.

Lucy raised her eyebrows and asked him with chuckle... “And what are you planning to do about it? Kill him... or her?” She jeered him.

“No, Miss Dotson... The Valentine’s Day is approaching and I will manage – with help of all of you – to pair them. Jack will dispose of his love frustration and Sue will talk only about him in Bullpen and I am sure this type of talk won’t enrage him.” Bobby smiled.

Luce laughed loudly. “You think you will manage to get them together?!?!? I have been working on it for almost three years before I gave it up!” She said amused. “You are greenhorn in matchmaking, Bobby.... believe me I know more about it and when I say they are lost for good... it’s true and you can’t change it!”

Bobby looked surprised to her. “Maybe I am greenhorn in it but I know Jack and I know what he needs to decide to act!” He snapped out.

“Cha! And what is it Mr. Clever?!” Luce asked hurt.

“He needs...” Bobby stopped himself. “Are you sure I can’t force him to tell Sue how he feels?” Bobby loves challenges and Luce just offered him one... he couldn’t resist.

Luce nodded.

“Do you want to bet?” He asked cunningly.

Luce narrowed her eyes. What is running in his mind? Does he really know how to put them together? No! Luce smiled for herself.

“Anytime with you!” She smiled sweetly.

They slapped their hands and wager was made. The two of them smiled self-assured... Luce was convinced she had tried everything and Bobby has no chance and Bobby was sure things can work if the real man decides to solve them. They contracted for prize and Bobby started to give orders.

“Tara you will think up some action for Valentine’s Day... something what Jack would catch himself in and would decide to prepare something for him and Sue... Me – as his good friend – will find out his plan for V day and then I will draw plan up. Tara will be my right hand in this operation ... Luce, D and Myles will be our agents... the tasks will be divided after my discovery of Jack’s plan. Ladies and gentlemen... Now I start Operation: Nothing to chance and after 14th February we will have two love birds in Bullpen!” He smiled contented.

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“I see Jack... he is just exiting coffee shop and heading to Sue’s building.” D – Mr. Bow - said to his walkie-talkie.

“I love this petite change in our plan...” Bobby said sly. “I understand Jack didn’t fantasize about rainy V day but this nice weather could help us to add a small modification... I am sure, Jack will appreciate it.” Bobby laughed and Tara observed amused his happy face. She would never believe he could be so merciless fighter but this was side of Bobby’s personality which she doesn’t know and she has to admit herself he is cute when he has malicious sparkles in his eyes and cunning smile on his face. She knew he likes Jack as his brother and he would never permit to happen something horrible to him but there is the wager in the air and Bobby – as every man – doesn’t like defeat. She smiled for herself... Bobby really let nothing to chance... Jack really has no chance!

Jack was coming closer to the Sue’s building... he only had to cross the street...

“Mr. Bow... I think your time is here... be thorough please... we all want only Jack’s happiness...”

I am glad I am back too... I know I decided to write this story in last minute... but I hope I'll manage to finish it till the deadline

Here is next part!

Restie


Jack just turned his head to the arriving car when he was spattered by dirty rain water and mud. He was wet from his hair to the big toe. He stood there in his best suit with one cup of coffee in each hand and water and mud were dripping from him. Unluckily Sue just exited her apartment building.

“Jack?” She said uncertainly.

He slowly looked to her. “Sue...” He had full mind of possibilities what he could do right now... draw the gun and kill the car driver, to find out if the coffee is still edible, to face the block of mud just isn’t pouring down to his cheek... his self-confidence was trampled, 45 minutes in bathroom was destroyed in ten seconds... the cute man of every women dreams was replaced by monster from marshland...

He expected everything but not her expression... the small corners of her mouth were twitching, her eyes were full of sparkles and her expression talked about pitiful effort to look sympathizing with him. She is laughing to me! Jack was hurt first but then he was glad... if she would be closer the awful stench of monster Jack would send her to the far-flung corners of unconsciousness...

Jack sneezed suddenly and Sue had to admit herself he is really cute. She saw he was fighting with himself to stay there and not run away... Jack Hudson is man full of morals he knows when he comes to the party he always has to greet the hosts... he has to say every empty phrase till the moment when he will be released... not this time Jack... Sue thought and looked down to Levi.

“Levi, lead Jack to us.” Sue said and Levi obeyed submissively her order. Levi came up to him, smelled to him and turned away.

It was the last drop. Sue couldn’t hold back the laugh anymore. She knew she should comfort him but Jack’s discomfort was really funny.

Jack looked astonished to her. It’s fifteen degrees below the zero at least I am standing here completely wet and she doesn’t worry about me! And Levi? I think I gave him enough doughnuts to have faithful partner in him and he let to discourage himself by stench? HE? His muzzle is created for various types of odours!!! Jack was desperate and hurt and angry but when he looked to her smiling face his anger disappeared. Her laugh managed to melt his bad mood, anger, doubts.

“I wouldn’t laugh so much in your place, Thomas! I am holding two cups of coffee ... maybe I could use them!” Jack playfully threatened her.

“You can try it but if you do it you’ll destroy everything...”

Jack raised his eyebrows.

“I was prepared to invite you to my apartment to dry yourself up... but if you aren’t interested in...” Sue pretended she didn’t take care for him...

Jack was a bit nervous in image he should dry himself up in her apartment but he realised he has no better idea... He was completely wet and thanks this horrible weather he was starting to change in icicle.

“I accept your offer without any objection.” Jack said with trembling voice.

Sue nodded shyly and moved to the door.

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“I exactly don’t know what they are talking about but I think I did great job...” D said to walkie-talkie and Bobby could swear he is smiling.

“You can be glad I am not in his place... if you would ever do it to me … remember my anger will drive me and I can’t debar I wouldn’t run behind your car several kilometres...” Myles – Mr. Split - remarked dryly.

“Great job, Mr. Bow!” Bobby said contented to the microphone. He and Tara observed Jack and Sue ... they were heading to her apartment. The ball is in goal. Bobby thought to himself.

“Don’t sleep anyone... Miss Heart, be careful they are heading to you... be prepare to my cue.

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Sue just unlocked her apartment door and stepped inwards. Jack followed her...

“Jack, stop!” Sue said authoritative. “You are leaving wet tracks the whole time. I don’t want to have lake in my flat. Undress yourself here.”

Jack winked several times, he was really surprised. Her face was deathly serious. “Here, in the hallway?” Jack asked suspiciously. Maybe Sue tries to be funny but in moment when I have dry clothes on me I am not in mood for joking.

“Sue...” He tried to be polite.

“I am waiting, Jack.” Sue looked innocently to him. I am definitely sure she is abusing situation! I would never do that to her!

“Where is problem, Jack? Do you want to have some privacy?” She raised her eyebrow. How could she ever think Jack Hudson could be surprised by nothing?

Jack’s eyes widened a bit and Sue didn’t manage to hold her serious expression any second more. “Of course, you can go in.” She said laughing, showed him her back and heading inwards.

Jack entered uncertainly. He closed the door carefully and stood silently there. He didn’t dare to move. He wasn’t sure what he could do... of course, he has to dry himself up but where and by what on top?

Sue appeared in entrance hall again. She wasn’t sure why he is still standing there. She knew there is only one possible thing he has to do. Take a shower. She was holding one big bath towel in her hands and heading to the bathroom.

“Follow me, Mr. Hudson.” She said officially and Jack obediently followed her. She stopped near the bathroom door and waiting for him.

Jack slowly stopped there and looked in the bathroom.

“Should I go in?” He assured himself he had understood well.

Sue nodded. “Take a shower, here is bath towel... everything what you could need is there. I am going to find something what you could put on yourself.”

“No, it’s not necessary. I think my trousers aren’t as wet as I thought and my pullover is in good state too.”

“What?!?!” Bobby cried to the microphone. “Miss Heart... little plan change...”

“I am listening... what’s wrong Mr. Perfect?” Luce decided to help them in Jack and Sue pairing but her ego has been tormented by thought Bobby could be successful. She wanted so much him to be successful but there was one big BUT...

“The shower of rain water and mud wasn’t satisfactory. Jack’s trousers and pullover are dry!” His voice was clear. No time for joking. Their plan is endangered.

“Ok, I am going in and I’ll cause he would have nothing dry to put on him. Where is he?”

“Now?” Bobby looked to Tara... She was doing her magic ...she was just switching between each single bug they installed in Sue’s apartment.

“Miss Heart, Jack is preparing himself for shower right now...” Tara chuckled a bit “and Sue is in the kitchen... I think she is preparing coffee...”

Luce swallowed... well, shower... I have to be done quickly... she thought for herself.

Girls, thanks for your comments... I really love each of them... here is next part

Restie


Jack was feeling like sixteen years old boy who is in his girl’s realm... He looked around and browsing each small bottle which stands there... hair shampoo, hair conditioner, hair lacquer, shower gel, bath salts, razor, body lotion, night cream, day cream, make-up remover... he never understands why women need so many things. He was sure Sue looks amazing without make-up. He loves when he can see light freckles on her nose and when he can smell her delicate aroma… The small bottle of perfume grabbed his attention. He couldn’t resist temptation and smelled to it. The smell of meadow in blossom with secret promise of tender cuddling on it reminded him her. She is the eternally blossoming meadow full of thousands flowers of different colours, aromas, shapes... the meadow full of surprise and miracles ... but every time when he thinks he could live there forever... the clear sky is changed to cloudy sky with dark frowning clouds which warning him he could catch sight of her deep feelings, desires and anxieties. Whenever he decided to enter to this unknown meadow it was starting to rain and everything was destroyed. The meadow was hidden beyond the blanket of mist.

Jack sighed deeply, put down the perfume and quickly undressed himself. His body started to grow cold. He took shower gel and heading to the shower cabinet. He turned on shower and started to heating up his chilly body. He didn’t know why but he was feeling like she would be there with him. The room was full of her beautiful spirit and when he was massaging his body by shower gel with scent and fineness of honey he had a feeling he was touching her. Now he exactly knew how soft her skin is and how she smells after morning shower. He has never felt so much tenderness and passion for one woman at the same time. He longed for opportunities to only hold her in his arms and enjoy her presence … and longed for every nights passionate love making with her at the same time. She is the woman with whom he wants to wake up every morning, to read morning papers after breakfast, to watching to their children in the garden, to watching movies on TV in each other arms and sleeping with their bodies form to each other. Suddenly he had only one thought on his mind... to stay in their own world for good.

He turned off the shower and reached for bath towel. When he dried up himself he got off the shower cabinet and stopped stunned. The vase with ox-eye daisies was pulled over and entire content was poured out to his before dry trousers and pullover. He almost started to think the things are getting better but the fate punished him for his naivety. He looked around the bathroom and found out the only thing he could use as outfit is his bath towel. He wrapped his hips to it and headed uncertainly out. He entered shyly kitchen and touched gently Sue’s shoulder.

She turned around with huge smile which froze when she saw what he has on him. His body was still moist after the shower and the honey aroma was floating around him. She loves this aroma but she would never think this aroma could wake up her senses. She knew how soft her skin is after using this shower gel and she felt irresistible desire to find out if the shower gel has the same effect on Jack’s skin.

When he saw her far-away expression he almost started to be jealous to the topic of her thoughts. He would love to know she is dreaming about him but he was sure Sue has firm self-control and if she would be dreaming about him he sure wouldn’t be presented.

“Sue...” He said uncertainly and waved fractionally his hand to grab her attention.

Sue came back to earth with embarrassing expression on her face. She shouldn’t show him how powerful influence has his half-naked presence to her. “What’s wrong, Jack?” She asked silently, her eyes glued on his face.

Jack looked really uncomfortably. “I don’t know what way but your vase fell over and wetted my dry trousers, pullover and...” Jack’s voice trailed off.

“Oh...” Was the only word she was able to say. Poor Jack. She thought to herself. “Left leg, right Jack?” She asked teasingly.

“Left leg?” He repeated confused.

“I think you stepped forward your left leg first this morning...” She explained.

Jack smiled uncertainly. “So, do you think you could borrow me something?” He asked hopefully.

Sue frowned a bit. “Jack, do you really think my size is the same as yours?” The smile was still on her lips.

“No...” Jack said silently. “It’s Saturday morning... the stores have to be opened yet... Maybe you should go and buy me something... please Sue. I can’t exist in your bath towel only.” Every inch of him pleaded her.

Why not? Maybe I could show him my good will. “I know about one very good store for men. I am sure I’ll buy great clothes there for you.” She winked to him.

Great! Jack sighed deeply. The time of humiliation and dependence on her is over!

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“I think Jack doesn’t suspect how much he helped us.” Bobby said with favour to the mike. “You did great job, Miss Heart. I think I’ll award you Eros’s Suspender Belt for your intrepid behaviour during the action.”

“Thanks so much, Mr. Eros... maybe if my colleagues will be more consistent next time I won’t be forced to sneak around shower cabinet with complete naked man!” Luce complained.

“Ok, Miss Heart next time you can choose which man you want to sneak around...” Tara smiled to the mike.

“Do you have any hot tip, Miss Arrow?” Luce asked eagerly.

Tara opened her mouth when Myles’ voice sounded. “I am sure I am not here for listening THIS type of chat, ladies.” His voice sounded offended a bit.

“Mr. Split is right.” Bobby supported Myles. His voice sounded uncertainly too.

Tara looked surprised to the tall Aussie beside her and she didn’t understand why he is so hurt to hear about Luce and her’s objects of affection.

“I am hearing Sue is exiting her apartment. Mr. Split... are you in your position?” Tara asked Myles.

“I am here, Miss Arrow. I hope Sue is heading to our store...”

Here is next part!


Restie


Sue was glad the store was opened. She walks around this store every morning and she always stops in front of shop window and observing with pleasure their tempting offer. Unfortunately she hasn’t had any opportunity to buy something from here to anyone until now... and Jack is unfortunately the one who will have to put these clothes on him. Sue entered to the shop with huge smile on her face.

She was welcomed by likable twenty-something shop assistant.

“She is here. Mandy knows what she has to do. I think my preselection is amazing.” Mr. Split said to mike.

“What can I do for you, Madame?” The shop assistant asked politely.

“I need some clothes for my friend. I always love your assortment of goods...” Sue said and Mandy could see devilish sparkles in her eyes.

“I think I understand what kind of clothes you need, please follow me.”

They started with boxers. It was very difficult to choose between boxers with dancing snowmen, begging mouse and boxers full of hearts, bows, arrows and Eroses... This one, Sue pointed to one boxers.

Mandy put down three t-shirts... first with reindeer family sunbathing on the beach, the next one with Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe on pink background and the last one with inscription “I am the best FBI agent on the World...” It was really hard to decide for one of them...

Then she chose black jeans, socks, pullover and jacket. She was absolutely contented with her shopping and she was sure Jack’s reaction will be priceless. She hasn’t had many opportunities to have him in her control so she has to enjoy it now.

She exited the shop and headed back to her apartment. “I think our lady has to know about your plan Mr. Eros...” Myles said to mike. “She bought my favourite pieces...”

“I love the girl!” Bobby laughed satisfied and hugged impulsive Tara. “I can’t wait the moment when I’ll see Miss Heart to redeem her pledge!”

Tara was laughing happily with him. “I think I’ll be sad if she loses this wager. I would love to see YOU redeeming your pledge!” Tara said honestly. Bobby looked surprised to her. And I would love to carry out this mission only for you... he thought for himself. Jack’s mumbling disturbed him from his dreamy land.

“Everything is still on the good way. She will bring me some clothes and we still have no problem to keep our time plan. The love is full of degradation you can be glad this is only between you and she, Hudson... no one of your nosey friends will never know about it.”

“If you ever know, mate...” Bobby smiled to Tara.

Sue entered the apartment. Her determination not to smile disappeared in front of her apartment building. She didn’t manage to close the door behind her yet and Jack was standing in front of her.

“Did you buy something?” He asked eagerly.

“Of course, Mr. Hudson. I bought the best pieces they had.” She handed him the bag. Jack thanked her and headed hastily to the bathroom.

“Wait!” Sue shouted out.

Jack stopped and turned slowly to her. I hope she isn’t expecting I’ll be the model on fashion show...

“I would like to see what you think about these clothes... I hope you’ll like it.” She said, her voice full of concern. I think I am better actress than I thought, Sue thought to herself.

First Jack took the black jeans out. He browsed them and had to admit Sue had estimated his size well... very well he had to remark. They will be a bit tight, Jack thought and smiled contented for himself. If Sue likes him in tight jeans he will wear them very often... Black socks... ok... wait?! Are they two kissing skeletons what I see near the upper hem?! He looked shocked to Sue.

She smiled sweetly. “Do you like it?” She asked innocently.

He can’t tell her he hates this type of funny clothes. She was so sweet when she was teasing him. And the hem is hidden by the way. So, no problem for him.

When he pulled out the next thing his smile froze on his lips. Begging mouse?! What does she think? That I am the begging mouse? I think Miss Thomas decided to laugh loudly to my expense...

“You don’t like the mice, Jack?” Sue asked feigned hurt.

You started the war, Miss Thomas and I know how to freeze the sly expression on your face. “If you really like these mice so much I won’t hold you back if you will want to touch them...” Jack flashed the most irresistible smile to her.

Sue’s eyes widened and she turned quickly her head away from him. “I think you should go to the bathroom and dress yourself, Jack.” She said resolutely and headed to the kitchen. Jack’s comment brought up very vivid images to her mind. She hurried to the kitchen Jack not to see her blushing. Why is he able to take her breath away only one comment, one smile, one warm sight? She thought she is the one who is leading this situation but he managed to take over the lead and now he is the one who is causing embarrassment to her.

Jack closed the bathroom door behind him. The rest of clothes weren’t able to surprise him... t-shirt with inscription “I am the best FBI agent in the World...” on the front side and with postscript “...unfortunately MY World is only my modest little flat” on the back side, red-blue-green pullover and hippie jacket... Sue spent lot of time of choosing it, Jack smiled to himself and observing himself in mirror. He looked like nineteen years old guy with ambivalent fashion style. The only thing which comforted him was he needn’t to look at himself. There is no other chance if he wants to keep his time plan ... he can’t go back home and change himself. Fortunately the places he chose are lonely or private only. “I have to be optimist... this is my day and nothing will destroy it!” Jack said aloud and hoped his determination will help him assume courage.

“No one wants to destroy your day mate, we only want to watch over you’ll do what you promised yourself...” Bobby said and looked secretly to Tara. He didn’t know why her comments about naked man brought up so strong wave of jealousy. He knew he feels something to her but the strength of his reaction frightened him. She was firm part of his life… he feels natural need to assure her after every mission he is all right – no injury... no need to worry about him. He does it automatically and she always with pleasure accepts his assurance. Maybe he should organize two Operations: Nothing to Chance... maybe he could change his solitary life style. Maybe she could regard his Aussie accent irresistible. Maybe...

The sound of Jack’s voice drew his attention back to their operation.

“That’s smells great!” Jack exclaimed to Sue. He tried to change subject of their conversation before Sue will have the opportunity to focus on his clothes in parrot style.

“I prepared pancakes. I hope you like it... We have maple syrup, strawberry jam, apricot jam and whipped cream.” She smiled sweetly to him. “I think blue, green and red are your colours...” She winked to him and motioned him to sit down.

Jack was really grateful for her great idea to do pancakes. His empty belly was reminding him more than two hours now and pancakes are his favourite food for breakfast... unfortunately his culinary art is so weak he isn’t able to make right paste... So he prefers doughnuts from café round the corner.

When he sat down he had a feeling he feels cold surface of wooden chair. He touched discreetly his thigh right below his backside and found out this jeans is fashionably ragged on certain places... Great, Sue... I feel better every second... I was uncertain about some items in my plan but now I have no reproach, Miss Thomas.

“I was thinking... we could spend this day together...” Jack started.

Sue raised her eyebrows. “Great idea, Mr. Hudson. What is in your mind?”

“I would like to show you splendours of the winter, splendours of the rest and splendours of delicious taste...”

“Good, I am glad I know you so well, mate.” Bobby mumbled for himself. “Mr. Split... our plan is still in motion. Hit road and prepare our next step. Mr. Bow... prepare our friends to visit our love birds... and Miss Heart... check if the earthly paradise is prepared...” Mr. Eros handed out assignments and looked satisfied to Tara. “Now it’s time you tell me I am the best...”

“You are always the best, Bobby... but don’t celebrate day before its end...”

“Maybe I deserve little reward for my care for you, Mr. Hudson. I accept your offer.”

“Believe me, Miss Thomas... The day full of surprise just starts...”

Bell, when I wrote it I didn't suspect I'll uncover part of your private life but I am glad this story rests on real life

Here is next part!


Restie


After two hours they stopped on the lonely place on the brink of forest. Sue looked puzzled to him.

“Walk in forest, on winter?” She asked doubtfully.

“Believe me, Miss Thomas.” Jack smiled mysteriously and got off the car. They put Levi off in Amanda’s. Levi will spend great day with Togo and Jack with Sue. Now Sue regretted Levi isn’t with her. She knew she can trust Jack but she always feels surer with Levi in her heels. Jack opened the door for her and she unwillingly got off the car. She hates lonely places.

“Don’t worry, Sue. Just believe me.” Jack signed. She nodded slowly.

They went for twenty minutes before they entered small glade where stood Jack’s surprise… the enormous ice-house... ground-floor house with picket fence. Sue dreams about this type of house since her childhood. She ran towards the house and carefully opened gate and headed to the swing. She was fascinated by precision work of these artists... fluffy pillow invited her to sit down and she almost forgot she can’t. She turned to Jack and showed him her happy face.

“Thank you.” She signed touched and continued with her reconnoitring the porch. Ice flowers in flowerpots, lace small curtains, cage with couple of canary-birds... Sue had only one thought in her mind... perfect home...

She looked back to him shyly and headed inwards. She went through huge living room with TV turned on, friendly kitchen where the lunch was just cooked, nursery with strewn toys around and she stopped in bedroom... the icy room was surprisingly full of warmth... she stood there short of breath because this bedroom she saw in her last dream... with one little alteration... She woke up there in Jack’s arms. She turned quickly around, she wanted to flee from this real dream but Jack was standing in the doorway. There were no possibility to escape and she actually didn’t want.

“Do you like it?” He signed shyly. Sue nodded. She can’t say anything... she was loosing herself in his velvet brown eyes. They stared to each other eyes for several seconds when Jack was realising he was approaching her. He was so mesmerized by her happy face and the look of love in her eyes... he was longing only for kiss. He bowed slowly his head and his lips touched tenderly Sue’s. She closed her eyes and leaned over to him. Their lips were touching boldly now and not only their lips... Jack’s hands winded around her waist and pressed her to him. Sue’s hands winded around his waist too but she can’t resist ... his backside looks so great in tight jeans ... so her hands continued down. Jack deepened the kiss. His tongue was so bold and coy at the same time. His kisses sent shiver to her body, she pressed herself closer to him. One of her hands slipped through echelons of his clothes and ended its way on his warm and soft back... her second hand continued down to the moment when hit fashion tear on his jeans. She broke the kiss surprisingly.

“I think you are really hot in these clothes, Mr. Hudson...” She teased him. Jack happily rolled his eyes.

“Let’s go, I want to show you something special...” and he grabbed her hand and led her from the bedroom.

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Tara and Bobby looked on the screen... the fuzzy scene between Jack and Sue was what they are waiting for but now when they were presented it live they felt uncomfortably... Tara looked fixedly on the screen but her thoughts were wandering to the one special night. She hasn’t experienced this type of trembling to this moment. His lips touched hers only for one second but she felt bewitched by him. His gaze, his expression, his tenderness. She almost lost herself in his gaze. Sometimes she dreams about him but the most of time she spends time with sighting... every day she looks forward for his smile, she thinks about what type of tie he will have... if he buys her her favourite coffee and doughnut... She knew he loved Darcy and she broke his heart and if any woman attracts his notice she will be beautiful, smart and unique... she is only his colleague... batty small girl, no sexbomb... Tara sighed sadly and closed her eyes... I always know I have no luck for men but why can’t I have luck only for once?

Bobby turned worriedly to her. Her sigh was so hopeless and her expression is so sad... It breaks his heart... for him she is fragile little bird and he wants to take care about her. If she has any grief he wants to hug her and tells her everything will be all right again, he will help her with everything... he sees his presence on this World only for two reasons... to save innocent people and do everything for Tara’s happiness...

He touched gently her hands and she terrified looked to him. She didn’t manage to hide tears in her eyes and he unconsciously brushed one lost tear off. His gentle hand caressed her cheek and she closed her eyes again.

“Thank you.” She whispered and Bobby impulsively drew her to his embrace.

“You needn’t thank me...” He whispered when he was stroking her hair.

“Mr. Eros... I am in my position...” Myles remembered himself.

Bobby and Tara quickly parted and focused their attention back to screens. “They are heading to underground... be ready for my cue...” Bobby said quickly and turned to Tara... her profile showed him her mind was closed again... he could see only true professional again... his fragile Tara was hidden, the moment was gone...

Ok, girls... the last post for this week... I hope you'll like it...

Don't worry, girls... Bobby knows how to occupy his time...


Restie


Jack led Sue to the background. She was going slowly, her body full of tension. She knew Jack wanted to show her something really delicate but she didn’t expect she will show this... the small room was sanctum. The empty room only with nature altar ... there were ice flowers everywhere, painting about love … and this sanctum was dedicated by St. Valentine. His picture was above altar... he was smiling down to his lambs... Sue stood there completely overwhelmed... is this proposal? She didn’t dare to look at Jack. Maybe I am wrong he only wanted to show me something special... she headed slowly to the altar and when she stood directly in front of it she noticed there were names etched into altar... the names of people who decided to dedicate to each other. Her hand slowly stroked the names and she almost could feel the happiness which these people had felt. Jack slightly touched her shoulder.

“Do you like this sanctum?” He asked.

She nodded touched.

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“Mr. Split... now!” Bobby said and smiled sly. Tara looked expectantly to him.

“And now...?” She asked.

“Now we have lot of time ... we won’t release them before Jack’s declaration...” She smiled warmly to him. “Mr. Split... you are released for this time... go to the lunch and two hours later be in your position again.”

“Ok.” Myles said.

“Hungry?” Bobby asked and pulled out picnic basket.

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“If I would ever decide to promise someone future with me I would love to do it here.” Jack admitted silently. He wasn’t sure if Sue is able to understand how much he is revealing her his heart. He knew he isn’t ready to ask her for her hand right here right now ... but he tried to show her how important she is for him. He would never come here with another woman than with her. He wasn’t ready to tell her the two magic words but he hoped she will understand it from his behaviour.

“It’s wonderful place, Jack...” She had something in her mind but sudden loud noise grabbed his attention and she was scared by massive tremor. She looked puzzled to Jack but she didn’t manage to say anything... he was running to the stairs and found out the trap door are closed and he isn’t able to move with them. He turned desperately to Sue. He didn’t say anything. He didn’t have to. She knew. This ice crypt is the last place they ever see.

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Tara looked fascinated to him. She didn’t suspect he had been planning something special for them. Bobby had found out her favourite food and each of them was lying in front of her. She was overwhelmed. She hoped – as so many times – he could do this for her not only from friendly reason...

“I don’t want to frighten you that I would say I’d prepared this food...” He joked. “…but I had.”

Tara raised surprised eyebrows. “You had, really?”

“My culinary art has appreciably got better during last year and half.” Bobby boasted about it proudly.

“And how did you find out I love each of these foods?” She asked.

“Well...” Bobby started, his cheeks turned red a bit. “I wanted to repay you your willingness to help me with Mr. and Mrs. Hudson.” He said truthfully but he didn’t tell her everything... he wanted to make splash to her. He hoped she will appreciate man who is able to cook for them.

Tara was disappointed a bit. But what did I expect? She asked herself. He will say I am the one? It’s silly, Tara! Be happy he wants to spend some time with you and that he prepared THIS for you! How many men in your life ever prepared something similar to you? No one...

She smiled breathtaking to him. “If I will get this reward every time when I’ll help you I am willing to help you anytime!” She joked.

“Anytime...” Bobby said thoughtfully. “Me too, Tara... please remember.” His eyes pleaded her to tell him what is bothering her. He caught her off guard. Her smile froze on her lips and her expression changed from happy to sad.

Bobby looked desperately to her. He didn’t want to destroy everything, he only wanted to tell her he is here for her, anytime...

“I appreciate it very much, Bobby but you can’t help me.” She said slowly.

“I can everything, Tara... you forget I am intrepid savage from Australian bush?”

She didn’t want but she had to smile his remark. He always knows how to make me laugh. The image of Bobby in indigenous outfit was so attractive. “I think love problems aren’t your specialization, Bobby.” She said and hoped she’d ended this conversation with help of this remark.

“You’re right. I am total looser in love but I am excellent listener and my mouth is double-locked...”

Tara looked to his honest eyes and now she was sure she really can tell him everything. “Requited love.” She said before she’d realised what she had been saying. She bowed her head quickly and cursed her lack of watchfulness.

Bobby looked unhappily to her. He knew how can be hurt person who feels something special to the person who doesn’t return these feelings.

“I know how you feel, Tara.” He said sadly. “If you permit it to me I’ll find him and explain him how extraordinary person you are.”

She raised slowly her head and looked to him. The flicker of hope appeared in her broken heart... he thinks I am extraordinary person... she repeated happily to herself. She smiled happily to him and threw impulsive herself to his arms. “I am so happy I know you, Bobby... I can’t wish better friend for myself...” She said and tears of grief poured down to her cheeks.

Thank you girls for your comments!!!! AND welcome each of new readers!!!!


Restie


Sue was sitting on the floor and looked desperately to pacing Jack. They were there more than one hour and he tried everything... his and hers cell phone, crying, kicking off the trap door... and he wasn’t successfull. Sue was getting cold more and more. He gave her his hippie jacket and colourful pullover by degrees... now he was pacing there only in his FBI t-shirt and pot-holed jeans. She wished he really would be the best FBI agent of the World.

“Jack, please stop. You take us away the air.” She pointed to conclusive fact.

He stopped and looked desperately to her. “Sue, we can’t... I can’t permit... we have so many time before us yet...” He stuttered precipitate.

Sue sighed and hid her face on her knees. Time... we always think we have much time... but now I have already a few moments and I am still hesitating if I should tell him how I feel... I thought he wants to tell me something important when he took me here but ...

Suddenly she felt his arms around her. She turned to him instinctively and hugged him too. They snuggled to each other for many minutes. They needed to comfort themselves... they needed to feel the other one is there... still alive... they needed to believe the love of their love won’t die.

Jack didn’t realise it but he whispered to her hair “I love you” several times but no one of these declarations Sue didn’t notice.

She pulled away from him slowly ... she felt embarrassed suddenly. “Jack” she whispered but she was silenced by his stare. She saw in his eyes how he would want to spend his last hours and she had to admit herself she wanted to spend her last breaths in his arms too. She leaned closer to him and kissed him with all of her love... with secret love which keeps her alive.

Jack didn’t hesitate only one second. His kisses were hot, urgent and despairing. He regretted every second he hadn’t kissed her passionately. He regretted every second which he had spent by pretending, lying, fighting... he realised he had fought for the others but he had never fought for himself... he hadn’t truly fought for his and Sue’s future, for her love, for their happiness... and now they have only few hours to their deaths.

His moist lips tracked the way down to her neck; he tenderly nibbled the soft skin around daring neckline of her red t-shirt. Sue’s hand tracked his muscular back and she was working hard to take off the only obstacle – his t-shirt. When she finally managed it Jack didn’t feel cold. He had been confident they will die of hypothermia but now he knew he will never die of hypothermia until Sue will be with him. His hands sneaked under her t-shirt and she shivered appreciably. His cold hands on her warm skin created breathtaking contrast. She arched against his body and moaned. Jack lost the rest of his doubts and restraints and laid her on the altar.

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She was crying for many minutes. She shivered and he tightened his embrace several times. She nuzzled to him desperately. She wanted to cry “I love you, Bobby” but she can’t. She was so afraid from his refusal. The love is able to be sweet, generous, is able to teach you how to fly but the love is able to be cruel, scornful and heartless... she knew she could cause herself the limitless happiness if Bobby feels the same but she knew she could cause herself unspeakable humiliation and heartless dismemberment of her dreams. She couldn’t risk it. Maybe she was cowardly but she can’t permit to destroy her world of dreams and hopes... She pulled slowly away from him and looked to the screen. She was decided to pretend she’d heard something... instead of it she was observing ... love making of Jack and Sue... she looked shocked to Bobby. He was shocked as she was and remarked ironically. “He isn’t able to tell her ‘I love you’ but he is able to spend the last hours of his life with love making with her. We – the men – are really beasts.”

He took the mike. “Mr. Split... finish this mission... they need to move to next point. Mr. Bow... they will be there after twenty minutes we are heading to you; Mr. Split... monitor them.” Bobby handed out assignments.

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Jack and Sue were sitting in the car and heading back to D.C. They didn’t understand why or how but the trap door had been feasible to open again. They ran away from this dangerous ice house and now they were heading to the nearest place where they could warm themselves up and filled their empty bellies. They didn’t say a word during the whole time. The feelings of ashamed and embarrassment pursued them and they didn’t dare to look into each other eyes... BUT no one of them regretted it. They were happy.

Jack’s eyes caught billboard which was announcing ‘The Home Cooking Restaurant’ ... he turned to Sue and she nodded fractionally. They were terribly hungry...

“They are here... just studying menu... whatsoever they’ll decide to order... they’ll get our house speciality...” D said to his mike.

“Great, Mr. Bow... inform us about process of their lunch.” Bobby said to mike and bit to the roast chicken.

“The soup was just delivered to them. They are sniffing around but I think they hadn’t had any suspicion yet. Jack decided to be first taster... first spoon just ends in his mouth... laugh ...you should see his expression, guys!”

Bobby and Tara smiled to each other. “Maybe they shouldn’t know we are eating roast chicken right now.” Bobby said to mike.

“I agree with you, Mr. Eros... Jack’s face just changed colour... from healthy to dull... I think their situation has to be really terrible... Sue doesn’t laugh to him. ... No! ... Jack is thinking if he should try the soup again... I always knew he is tough man but I haven’t suspect he is the man of so high calibre... Sue is stopping him... I think this is important piece of knowledge... She doesn’t want him to die...” D described situation.

“Hm... Tara, have you tasted this corn bread? It’s delicious!” Bobby said and offered bread to Tara. She bit once and enjoyed it.

“Delicious!” Tara agreed with him. She observed contented his face. “Bobby, your face is greasy at all... how have you managed it?” She asked quizzically and her free hand automatically touched his face and started to wipe it. She was doing it several moments when she realised Bobby is a bit starchy. She stopped her hand and looked uncertainly to him. She didn’t see surprise, discomfort or dislike... she saw desire, his eyes were darker and deeper... she wasn’t sure if she can trust her sight but she finally saw what she was longing for ...in day light not in her dreams... She threw herself to his arms and their faces were only few inches distant. Bobby understood her hint well. His hand gently stroked her cheek and when it finished its way on her chin he lifted her chin and pressed his lips to hers. The merry-go-round of feelings and emotions started up and they lost themselves in each other arms. Tara snuggled up in his lap and Bobby’s hands winded firmly around her. He wanted NEVER to release her and she wanted his huge gentle hands NEVER leave her body... Tara slightly opened her mouth and Bobby willingly deepened the kiss.

“The main meal was just delivered to them... laugh ... Jack is insinuating Sue she is the first taster this time ... I think she is trying to convince him by successful puppy eyes which she learnt from Levi... but Jack is hard-bitten... she won’t convince him... No! I don’t believe my eyes! Jack is tasting food first... don’t do it, mate! I think here is conclusive proof he loves her... I think he just sacrificed himself... I always knew Jack’s eyes are big but they are biggest right now... I think Sue is praying for his life... I think they are ready for dessert but this time we have to convince Sue to taste first... I think this operation has to be successful... what do you think, Mr. Eros?” D asked Bobby...

Bobby was loosing himself in Tara’s softness when he heard his name. He broke the kiss but didn’t let Tara to leave his lap. “We are here, Mr. Bow... don’t worry...” Bobby hoped this universal assurance won’t betray their inattention.

“I know you are here, Mr. Eros...” D said uncertainly and Bobby knew his answer hadn’t been the right one.

“I instructed waitress to force Sue to taste first... I hope she will be successful... She brought Sue’s dessert and Sue is looking a bit sceptical... she is trying puppy eyes again but I think Jack’s belly was tormented enough... he won’t yield to her pressure this time, I am sure... yeah! Sue is tasting dessert... wait! I have to hide myself better... she is running to the ladies room... Jack is ready to flee from this restaurant... they are sure confident the personnel are seeking their lives... Jack is calling the waitress... moment... I have to find out what he ordered...” D’s voice slipped away for a moment...

“Remind me I won’t permit you to pairing me with someone. Your methods are really ... dangerous.” Tara teased Bobby.

“You needn’t worry, honey... you are engaged woman... I can’t you pairing with anyone...” Bobby said with happy smile on his face.

“Am I engaged woman?” Tara asked surprised.

“I hope...” Bobby continued with teasing “you don’t kiss the men on the street this way... if you do it... I’ll have to load my weapon and explain them I saw you first and I am the only one you can kiss this way...”

Tara was touched. He understood he is ‘her requited love’ and showed her her love isn’t requited anymore... She kissed him again. The desire to cry she loves him was there again.

"... laugh ... Jack asked the waitress if they have some plain food... she offered him bread with butter... I would never believe someone would taste bread with butter so much... I think they’ll finish here soon... Miss Heart, you should be ready for our love-birds...” D added.

“Ok, we are transfering ourselves to our next post. Mr. Bow... inform us... Miss Heart... after an hour we expect our visitors...” Bobby finished their conversation for now. They have work which has to be done but he would rather dedicate his time to Tara...

OK, Bell... enough torturing for now...

Restie



Jack pulled to the parking lot and looked uncertainly to Sue.

“Belle Image Spa?” She asked and looked surprised to Jack.

He got off the car and headed to the trunk. He pulled out a bag and looked to Sue again.

“What are we doing here?” She signed.

“I am sure you remember well you got one day in this Spa as wedding gift to our wedding. You refused to take me with you and I always regret I couldn’t share it with you... so; I bought us the afternoon here. Three procedures... only you and me.” He winked irresistibly to her.

“But I have no swimming costume...” Sue tried to outsmart him.

“You have... I took it in your flat in the morning.” Jack smiled wily and motioned her to come with him.

“They are here. They are just changing their clothes. Everything is prepared. I would almost envy them... correctly I would envy them only in case Mr. Eros wouldn’t organize it.” Luce added.

“Very funny, Miss Heart... The victory is mine you should start to hunt for adequate outfit...” Bobby teased her. “Mr. Bow and Mr. Split... thank you so much for your selfless work! You did great job. Miss Heart, Miss Arrow and me will finish this operation by ourselves yet.”

“It was pleasure to work with you, divine God... I am sure; this Operation will be successful mainly thanks to my participation. See you on Monday, guys... and Miss Heart... I can’t wait for your performance...” Myles finished.

“I heard you, Mr. Split...” Luce growled to the mike.

“I can’t wait for composure in Bullpen again... thank to your divine plan, Mr. Eros... See you on Monday too!” D said bye.

“Jack is here...” Luce said to her mike.

“We see him, Miss Heart... now we are waiting only for our chance...” Bobby said and he and Tara focused their attention on the screens.

Jack stood in small room only in his trunks. He had been sure this will be fun... but now in this moment he felt uncertainly as never in his life. Sue never sees him only in trunks and he never sees her in two-pieces green swimsuit... he had fantasized about her body and he had hidden hoped he will see her less dressed during their undercover operation but she wore the covering old-maid style nightdress. He was sure she had searched long time to discover this antique piece. He sighed deeply. For the first time he felt shakily about his body. Sue liked Mohammad in gym. He wanted to be as attractive as he to her ... so he spent much more time in gym than before. Maybe he would continue with thinking about it if Sue didn’t enter the room. Jack smiled to himself. She was wrapped thoroughly in bath towel.

Sue entered shakily the room. She had been looking to herself in mirror maybe ten minutes. She had been examining each part of her body which she isn’t content with... She had felt utterly unready to stand almost naked in front of Jack. She had known he had many women and each of them sure had shapely body... She had been considering fleeing by rear entrance when the woman had entered and had reminded her she is expected... She peeped in and froze. Jack stood in profile to her and he was buried deeply in thoughts. She could look thru his body. She suspected he has muscular body... well, she was sure of it... she had spent most of time observing him in his t-shirts... but the reality overcame her fantasy... firm muscles, strong stand... the body of ancient God... when she saw him her desire to flee was more and more urgent but someone pushed her in.

“Hi...” She breathed out, her eyes glued on his face. Why is he smiling?

“Are you cold?” He asked matter-of-factly.

“No.” She answered puzzled.

“So, why are you cowering in bath towel?”

The astute and cunning Jack Hudson! He always prepares the ground and she always rises to bait!

Fortunately – or unfortunately – she hadn’t chance to answer. The forty-something woman came and smiled kindly to them first... then she saw Sue and frowned a bit.

“Darling... you can’t be massaged when you are buried under bath towel.”

Jack chuckled. Sue widened her eyes. “Me?”

“Yeah, you first, darling. I am Peggy.”

Jack and Sue nodded and observed tensely Peggy’s next move. She came to bed and spread out bath towel. She looked meaningfully to Sue and tapped on the bed. Sue slowly came to bed.

“Darling I don’t plan to bite part of you off... I’ll only help this cute young man how to touch you.” Peggy was really amused by Sue’s – and Jack’s too – reaction... she blushed and focused her eyes on the floor.

Peggy took advantage of her embarrassment and took her quickly the bath towel. Sue gasped for breath and looked frightened to her. Unfortunately Peggy’s action didn’t escape Jack’s notice... his eyes were fixed on her body... he didn’t try to hide his fascination with her and Sue was secretly happy by his reaction... but she still didn’t feel self-assured in his presence.

Sue laid herself carefully on the bed. Her back was ready for massage. Peggy poked to Jack to wake him up from his stunned state and motioned him to stand beside the bed. Jack swallowed and did what she said.

“First... we have to prepare the place.” She said any quickly untied upper part of swimsuit. Sue frightened a bit... but she realised she can’t do anything now so she glued herself to bed.

Jack looked shocked to Peggy and his sight slipped down to her left hand. No ring. I can’t wonder... I would be scared from her too, Jack thought for himself.

Peggy prodded to him again. “Put your hands on her back... here.” She showed him the place. Jack swallowed and his fingers touched slightly Sue’s back. Peggy shook her head and put his hands fully on her back.

“You can’t massage her only your fingers, Romeo.” She grimaced to him. “We start with gyration from spine to sides. Try it.”

Jack’s hands started to move... they were caressing Sue’s back and she closed deliriously happy her eyes. Jack’s touches were so bewitching. She can’t avoid vivid images from ice house. The moment when he took her t-shirt off and their naked body had finally touched each other she breathed out intermittent and looked deeply to his eyes. His face was only few inches from her own, he laid on her top, their legs were interlocked and she’d still had a feeling he isn’t enough close to her.

Jack’s hand ran to her sides and she held her breath. She didn’t suspect the massage can be so intimate and exciting.

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“Here we can see how the love can change you... Jack Hudson, the heart-breaker, is wobbly when he can touch our sweet Sheila...” Bobby commented Jack’s shaky behaviour. “I would bet it’s not the first time he is massaging woman... and I am pretty sure this is the worst massage he has ever done...” Bobby laughed malicious.

“Don’t try to face like you’re master of massage, Bobby... I know how difficult is to massage well.” Tara tried to protect Jack.

“My dear Tara... you don’t know who you are talking with... I spent my teenager times in Massaging centre...” Tara raised her eyebrows surprised. “Don’t look this way on me... I needed money... and I had a lot of money... I was – I am still – the best!” Tara’s smile was a bit unconvinced... “You don’t believe me?!?!” Bobby shouted out hurt. “I have to save my face! Take off your jacket and pullover.”

Tara’s smile widened a bit. “Nice try, Mr. Eros... how to undress me...”

Bobby’s expression was hurt... “I would never undress you by subterfuge... don’t worry sweetie... now I want to save my face and show you my fingers are virtuoso in massaging!”

His fervent defence touched her. She took off her jacket and pullover.

Bobby nodded satisfied. “Show me you back, I’ll massage your shoulders and neck... see... no intimate places.” He teased her.

Bobby drew her closer to him. He carefully put his hands on her neck and caressed it slowly.

“I thought you want to massage me, not caressing Mr. Eros.” Tara said several minutes later.

“I need to map out the terrain. I need to know if you have any block there. Sweetie I told you I am the best, no doubts please! And relax!”

Tara breathed out and closed her eyes. Bobby’s touches were really pleasant. He knew where to press a bit down, where to caress gently, where to use gyration, where to clap and where to kiss. When he finished his masterwork her shoulders felt reborn. She turned to him surprised.

“I have to apologize you. You are really the best.” She said admiring.

“I know... and I’ll be pleased if I would show you further types of massage.” He winked irresistibly.

Tara smiled widely. “You know how to cook, how to massage... I like you more every second... do you know how to clear up too?”

“I have loopholes in this area... but I am sure you are the best in this.” She loves the Old Nicks in his eyes...

“I think we can teach each other...” She said meaningfully.

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Jack’s massage was absolutely perfect. Sue managed to relax herself and she relished it fully. Now she was standing above his back and Peggy showed her how to massage. What Sue didn’t know was Peggy had been instructed to show Sue how to touch him his desire to be waken.

Jack was lying on the bed and trying to relax but Sue’s touches were different than his. Sue started on his neck. He didn’t know how but she discovered each of his sensitive spots. Her touches were slow and thorough. He could say she didn’t massage him, she caressed him. He breathed out deeply and closed firmly his eyes. I have to think to something different. Nice resolution ... but it didn’t work nor five seconds. He didn’t know why but Sue’s hands jumped over his thigh. He heard Peggy how she was instructing Sue...

“No, darling... he needs to massage his muscles above knee... higher... higher...” Jack held his breath. If Peggy says “higher” one more time Sue’s hands will be dangerously near the place where the hole in his trousers is... maybe I should interrupt it before ... Peggy pressed Sue’s hands down between his thighs.

“I think Sue’s massage was...” Jack tried to lift himself but Peggy’s hand pressed his back down again.

“We are just in the middle of massage, cutie... relax.”

Relax? How?! She didn’t know what Sue’s touches are causing me! Unfortunately Sue didn’t ease him it... after initial uncertainty she started to like it. Great, Sue... first spray of dirty water and mud then degrading clothes… now I won’t to stand up in front of you... you and my own body are betraying me! Try to breathe deeply, Jack... breathe in, breathe out, breathe in... close your eyes and think to sport... the memory of DEA match and Sue in his arms after their victory came promptly to his mind. That was really bad idea to close your eyes, Hudson. Sue’s hands moved on his second thigh... fix your eyes on... on... on... think, Hudson... on door handle. Nice handle... silver, simple... gyrating... NO! I wanted to say shape round! Definitely shape round... I give it up. She managed it.

Peggy observed him the whole time. She recognized reliably when they have to finish their massage. The moment when he can’t stand up is the right moment.

“Darling, great work!” Peggy praised Sue. Sue smiled shyly.

“You can stand up, cutie...” Peggy said tongue-in-cheek.

Jack hawked... “I... can’t ... right now...” He stammered.

“Really, why?” Peggy asked innocently.

I hate her! Jack thought for himself. How can she be so cruel? He can’t humiliate himself before Sue this way. He didn’t know how she managed it... he isn’t sixteen years old boy; he can control his body and desires... This day is really disaster!

Sue understood very well why Jack couldn’t stand up and she changed herself in red-skin version of herself. She was sure Peggy did it intentionally and she felt really sorry for Jack.

Peggy observed them satisfied... this part was fulfilled perfectly. “Ok, cutie... me and your Julie are heading to the mud bath... be nice and come there.” And she took Sue’s hand and led her out of the room.

OK, the last part for today... I hope you'll like it!

Restie


“Poor Jack... aren’t we too cruel to him?” Tara asked guiltily Bobby.

“No. He needs it. He needs to understand that refusal isn’t so terrible humiliation as this everything. He has to STOP TO FEAR rejection. He needs to understand he CAN LIVE with rejection.” Bobby said and focused his attention on the screen again... “Tara, love... don’t look right now... you shouldn’t see it...” and he observed Jack’s discomfort, his effort to calm his raging body... Bobby smiled to himself. “You have no chance, mate...”

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Sue lay down to mud bath and jiggled herself. Finally she can relax a bit. She closed her eyes and leaned head against edge of tub. She didn’t notice Jack entered the room and slowly joined her in tub. She felt the mud was starting to ripple and opened her eyes. Her eyes rested on his flushed face. He is so sweet!

“You decided to join me finally? I started to be afraid you like the bed more than me...” She teased him.

“You!” Jack shouted out and ladled full hand of mud and threw it to her. She managed successfully avoid his mud bullet but the war started... They bombarded each other for ten minutes till the moment when the two of them were completely dirty everywhere... hairs, face, the whole body. Jack was just held her in his arms and threatening her tenderly he’ll plunge her into mud and Sue was begging him not to do it.

“Tell me only one reason why I shouldn’t do it?” Jack asked her.

“Because... you are really cute fully covered by mud... like this morning.” She was playing with fire and she suspected she won’t put out the fire by her comment... and she was right. Jack plunged her into mud immediately after her comment. “Bad reason, honey...” He said when she managed to wipe her eyes. He was so self-assured and she felt urgent desire to repay him it. She wriggled out of his hold and jumped on him. Unfortunately he was stable enough not to lose his balance.

“Great attempt, Miss Thomas... or you wanted to throw yourself to my arms purposefully?” Jack asked derisively.

“I hate you, Jack!” She shouted out mad.

“That’s pity because I feel urgent desire to kiss you.” He said silently and pressed his mud lips to hers. His kiss wasn’t tender. He kissed her passionately, his tongue plundered her mouth in effort to show her – and himself on top – he is man and he can’t be for laughs for her. Never. Sue was raised by his passion and his body firmly pressed to her own didn’t help her to control herself better. Her hands caressed his back and her legs embraced firmly his body.

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“Do you see it?!” Bobby asked frustrated Tara. “She prepared him the ground perfectly when she told him ‘I hate you’ he simply could say ‘but I love you’... he is incorrigible!!!!!” Bobby raged.

“Maybe he isn’t ready to tell her it yet...” Tara tried to calm him down.

“He is ready more than enough... but he is COWARDLY!”

“Miss Heart... mud bath is too pleasant for them... next bath, please.” He said resignedly. For the first time he started to doubt about his plan. Maybe he shouldn’t force him – or her – to anything. He hid his face to the palms and sighed deeply.

“Tara, was it good idea?”

“It was, Bobby... I believe in you and in this plan too.” She hugged him.

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Peggy was second Janice for Jack... she came in the best moment and destroyed everything. Now he was standing below the shower and washing the mud away. They have the last procedure in front of them... whirlpool bath... and then only the dinner... he thought this plan up only for one reason... to find out if he has chance to be Sue’s boyfriend and he found out – despite the lots of degradations – she wants to be with him too... not only in friendly way. This day is still more than successful.

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“He is smiling... He look very contented... He will never tell her the three magic words...” Bobby’s frustration was growing every second.

“Bobby, don’t lose hope... it’s not so easy to tell someone ‘I love you’. It’s really hard to voice these words. You bet everything and you can lose everything. How many times have you told any woman that you love her?”

Bobby looked wistfully to her. She is right. I have never told any woman ‘I love you’... except Darcy ... despite it she deserted me... maybe these words doesn’t manage to guarantee anything... not true love, no loyalty... anything. Maybe Jack never tells Sue these words but he is here always for her... he is willing to do everything for her... he is willing to risk his own life for her... isn’t it sufficient proof about his love?

“You are right, Tara. It’s really hard to tell someone ‘I love you’... uncover your love, feelings, soul... to risk everything... and maybe these words aren’t so important if you show your beloved person how you feel by help of your behaviour.” Tara nodded affirmatively.

“Maybe he won’t tell her ‘I love you’ but they finally did step forward. Their kissing isn’t random and they didn’t apologize each other after the kiss. Maybe we managed everything what we could... they have to do the rest...”

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Sue was lying in whirlpool bath and thinking about Jack. She had a feeling this day will be unforgettable but she didn’t suspect this everything and on top she didn’t suspect they will become so close to each other. She was glad but she didn’t know what she should think about it. Does Jack think this everything seriously? Does he want her to be his girlfriend... and if he does what about their jobs? She turned around and her hands rested on his chest.

“Jack?”

“Hmmm?”

“What...”

Peggy entered the room again ... with tray with two glasses, the bottle of champagne and small bowl with strawberries.

Sue looked puzzled to him.

“I didn’t order...” He started but he was interrupted by Peggy.

“Freebie, cutie.” Peggy winked and disappeared from the room.

“I love strawberries!” Sue shouted out and reached for small bowl.

“Wait, wait!” Jack held the small bowl high above his head. “You have to consume the strawberries with champagne...”

“Jack, I don’t know...” She tried to wriggle out of drinking champagne. She didn’t want to lose her control more than till this time.

“You will have to. I can’t drink champagne because I drive but you can’t affront them by your lack of interest about their freebie...”

“It’s not fair and you know it!” Sue pouted.

“Only one glass...” Jack pleaded and Sue finally nodded.

Jack poured a glass of champagne and handed it to Sue. She sipped one gulp and Jack offered her strawberry. She bit part off slowly and looked to Jack. Her playful expression disappeared in moment when she noticed his expression. His eyes were fixed on her lips; he was mesmerized by her tongue which licked sensuously her upper lip. When she found out how high influence she has on him she decided to try several tricks which she had known from movies. She neared her face to his hand and she opened her lips and the rest of strawberry disappeared in her mouth... with Jack’s fingertips. She licked the rest of strawberry pith from his fingertips and swallowed.

“Delicious!” She breathed out.

Jack winked several times and asked her huskily. “More?”

“Definitely.”

She sipped another gulp of champagne and took another strawberry. The half of strawberry was in her mouth but the second one was waiting for another mouth. She swam for him and her hands embraced him. Her face was only few inches from his. He understood her offer very well. His lips moved closer to hers and he tasted the delicious strawberry for the first time. His hands ran through Sue’s hair and he didn’t let her leave him. His tongue licked the rest of pith from her lips and when she opened slightly her lips his bold tongue entered daringly. This kiss was slow, savouring, tantalizing and breathtaking. His tongue tasted each inch of her mouth, her tongue caressed each inch of his mouth, his hands caressed her neck and her hands ran sensuously through his hair. They wished this kiss will never finish.

Sue pulled a bit away and looked overwhelmed to him. “I think you should apply for license to your kissing.” She teased him but she only tried to cover she lost completely her control. She always feels safely with him but now she discovered the second face of Jack Hudson. The second side which is able to absorb her forever.

She caressed slowly his cheek. She felt finally like a woman... only in his arms she felt this way. She took another strawberry and offered it to him. He opened slowly his mouth and Sue put the strawberry in. Jack didn’t hesitate only one second and his tongue showed her how she tempted him before and she finally understood what kind of emotions he had felt.

She didn’t resist his tempting tongue and kissed him again. They kissed each other so long their tongues were tired and their lips were swollen. That was the moment when Jack pulled away from her.

“Sue...” He breathed out. “We are in Spa, we have to behave...”

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“Miss Heart, we are moving in front of Jack’s apartment. Monitor them.” Bobby said to mike and looked to Tara. “It’s starting to be a bit hot here...”

She blushed a bit and focused her attention on the screen again. “I think I have never experienced this type of slow and exciting kiss ... and the emotions which they were experiencing...”

Bobby looked surprised to her. “You want to tell me my kiss wasn’t as breathtaking as I thought?”

She looked puzzled to him. “I didn’t think...”

“You are right!”

“What?”

“You haven’t experienced my best kiss... yet.” and he drew her closer to him. “But I think I should tell you something before you’ll lose your consciousness thanks to my kiss...” He smiled uncertainly. “Tara, I’ll try my luck... I wake up every morning with your name on my lips, I look forward to the moment when I enter Bullpen and see you there, I love your comments and I love our teasing and every night I wish you would lie in my arms in my bed... I don’t know how to define the love but I think my feelings are only about love... about love to you.” He added.

Tara looked surprised to him. She had never heard better declaration, this declaration overcome her dreams. “I was so frightened by possibility you could reject me ... so I have never got up courage to tell you my feelings to you are more than friendly. I contracted the same disease as you... you are in my thoughts every day, the whole night... I think love is about unknowable feelings and emotions ... about safety and fear... about happiness and tears... the love can ache... the love can defrost North Pole and the love can freeze your existence when you lose the love of your life... I don’t know how to define the love too but I feel you are the one...” She added happily.

He kissed her urgently and passionately. They could finally experience the breathtaking kiss and Tara had to admit herself she had never been kissed by this thoroughness, love, passion and tenderness.

When they pulled away from each other Bobby said. “Tell me why the two of us managed to admit our feelings so quickly and they have more than three years delay?”

Tara laughed happily. “Because they haven’t understood yet the life is about love... and love is synonym for happiness.”

Hi girls,

here is next part..."A Revelation..."


Restie


Sue and Jack entered Jack’s apartment. There were total darkness everywhere and Sue felt uncertainly a bit. With darkness she lost her second sense and she hated each second of this situation. When they entered living room the light of candles showed them set table... solemn dinner for two. The huge table was full of fine china and in the midst of the table stood the vase full of tulips. Sue breathed out overwhelmed and looked touched to Jack.

Jack smiled contented to her. “My lady... can I adduce you to the table?”

She nodded and Jack took her hand and led her to the table. She sat down and waited for starter.

When he didn’t come back for a long time Sue headed to the kitchen too. She found him there completely puzzled. His eyes jumped from one food to second one and his expression started to be mad.

“What’s going on, Jack?” Sue asked softly.

“They delivered wrong food. I know you hate hot foods ... so I ordered the mild for you but they... They ruined everything... I have no courage to take a look on dessert...” He added desperately.

Sue saw his despair. He had planned perfectly the whole day but the fate had decided to laugh on his expense... but she loved him for this everything. She had great time today and she would never wish another progress of St. Valentine’s Day... She opened the fridge and took out the box with dessert. She took off the lid of box and froze. The chocolate cake had an inscription... She looked frightened to Jack... she was sure he would never order this... she wanted to close the box again but Jack noticed her strange expression.

“What is in the box?” He asked slowly and took the box from her.

“I think you shouldn’t look...” She tried to warn him but he just took off the lid.

The inscription ‘I love you more than my life’ screamed at him.

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“Silence?” Bobby looked puzzled to Tara. “If I heard well they just discovered the cake... they should say ANYTHING...” He sighed.

Tara switched over between their bugs but she didn’t win better information. “The bugs are functional... they just don’t talk...”


“Jack...” Sue suddenly started to speak. “I have to tell you something...” Bobby and Tara’s ears sharpened. “I am really touched by ... your declaration... but...”

“But, what?!” Jack asked desperately.

“I don’t feel the same as you.”

“You don’t?” Jack’s voice trailed off.

“But how could you kiss me so passionately in bath?!” Jack didn’t want to believe her words.

“I don’t deny you are... attracting for me but I love...”

“Who?!” Jack’s words were sharp like cutting edge.

“I can’t tell you his name...” Sue defied his pressure.

“TELL ME IT!” He yelled.

Silence.

“Bobby.” She whispered.

“Bobby? Our Bobby?! ... My best friend Bobby?!?!”

Silence.


Bobby looked shocked to Tara. “Me? ... It’s ridiculous! I saw them... they have their eyes only for each other... you know them...” He stammered.

“I can’t believe it... I saw her so many times to be unhappy because Jack was with another woman... Bobby, I don’t...”

The surveillance van’s back door scattered immediately and they looked to the Jack’s angry face.

“I had a feeling I saw our van on the street but I wasn’t sure till the moment when I saw the inscription... Bobby, can you explain me... THIS?!” He strewed his hands.

Bobby swallowed hard. “Well...”

“Stop! I don’t want to hear it. Tell me only one thing – the truth please – did you prepare for us another surprise?”

Bobby shook his head. “No.”

Sue peeked through Jack. She smiled widely. “Great ‘divine interventions’, Bobby...”

“Sue, don’t prise him. He is responsible for every disaster which met us today...” Jack said irritated and turned his attention back to Bobby. “I am willing to forget to THIS if you leave this place NOW and cancel everything what you prepared yet.”

Bobby nodded.

“Good.” Jack said and showed them his back.

“I think we will have hard moments in Bullpen on Monday.” Tara chuckled.

“I think so too.” Bobby smiled.

Sue peeped into van again. “Ehm... Bobby... I lied before in Jack’s apartment.” And she disappeared again.

“I am really glad she lied...” Tara remarked and Bobby looked lovingly to her.

“I am glad too... because we still have the whole evening before us... and I don’t intend to devote any more second to Mr. and Mrs. Hudson...” He winked meaningfully to her.

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Jack and Sue stood in front of the van. They knew Jack’s and Sue’s apartments are full of bugs... their bellies were begging for couple of bites of anything and the sky started to frown at them. The ‘great’ start of the evening.

“I wouldn’t wonder if he ordered this weather...” Jack sighed and looked desperately to her. He would exchange all treasures of the World for empty romantic room and pizza.

Suddenly Sue smiled to him. “I know perfect place where we can spend evening.”

Girls,

I am so sorry I scared you I hope my next part will melt your sore at me

and Bell... I am really curious if you guessed right the place Sue and Jack are heading to...

Restie


Bobby and Tara entered Tara’s apartment. They laughed like teenagers the events of this day. Maybe Jack will be mad at them but they had really great time.

“I think I start to understand what Luce likes on matchmaking.” Bobby remarked and headed to the kitchen. “Honey, where do you have plates?” He asked and started to search in Tara’s kitchen.

“Here.” She pointed to the small cabinet.

“I’ll regret till the end of my life I hadn’t camera with me in van. Jack’s face was indescribable...” Bobby poured the stack of French pastry on the plates. He and Tara had pillaged French bakery and they were decided to spend their date in front of TV... They agreed on their favourite romantic movie and Tara has it on the tape... by chance, of course...

“The movie is waiting!” Tara cried from living room.

“And the pastry is heading to you...” Bobby joked.

When he entered the living room again he found out Tara had done several change there... The couch was prepared for snuggling during the movie, the lights were dull and she had lighted up fragrant stick. The vanilla aroma wafted around the room.

Bobby looked lovingly to her. She was beaming by happiness and he was proud of him he is the reason for her happiness.

“I love you.” He said briefly, naturally.

Tara’s smile widened more... “I love you too.” She whispered touched. Now she didn’t have any problem to say these words. No fear, no uncertainty... only joy that she can cause the same happiness to him as he causes her.

Bobby came to the couch and sat down. “I think you are missing here.” He said seriously.

Tara nodded and sat beside him.

“Now this couch is complete.” Bobby teased her and pressed the button the movie can start.

Bobby and Tara enjoyed the movie... the romantic charge of the movie filled them up with joy. They were looking to the romantic movie and they had a person they could snuggled with... the person they could kissed during romantic scenes... the person they could joked with and on top the person who was in love with...

Tara has never experienced this type of relationship... she enjoyed only from Bobby’s presence... no noticeable gestures... no games about love... it was real love full of naturalness, intimacy… unique connection between two people whose love each other.

Bobby caressed slowly her back when she nodded off almost at the end of movie. He knew the love is impalpable but he had a feeling he is hugging his love. The woman who snuggled up to him was reason his deep feelings, his joy, his happiness... AND his fear, his unhappiness... he knew he had found his soul thanks to her and he knew too if she would desert him his soul would be lost forever. He never believes in fateful love but he was sure now Tara’s loss would cause his ruination.

He hugged her tightly. “I will never let you go, Tara. I can’t let go my sun.” He kissed her on her forehead and closed her eyes. He finally could drop off with her in his arms.

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It was almost half past eleven and they just entered the artistic atelier. Sue’s friend – artist – had a vacancy and Sue comes here time after time to water flowers and pick up mail. They had spent great time in their favourite pizzeria and when they were on their way here it was starting to rain hard. They came there completely soaked through. Jack finally managed to relax himself and they were dancing in the rain. She didn’t suspect he can be so romantic and she was more than glad she finally discovered this side of Jack Hudson.

“I think I will metamorphose into water animal soon. I spent most of today completely wet...” Jack joked and Sue laughed relaxed.

“You want to tell me you would become the male version of mermaid? I think you would be compelling... I would spend rest of my life on the coast waiting for you.” Sue teased him.

“I don’t know if I would choose you... I think I would be the only one there... I would be more than desirable...” Jack came closer to her and drew her to his embrace. “Do you think you could find any clothes for water sprite and his lovely lady?” He asked her and robbed her of kiss.

Sue’s eyes fixed on his lips... “Maybe... if I would get another kiss from water sprite...”

Jack smiled contented ... he loves the teasing between them ... and he loves when Sue asks him for kiss... that is request which he ever fills with pleasure... his lips touched gently hers and Sue sighed slowly. His lips were on hers again. Jack’s tongue asked for permission to enter and Sue gave him it willingly. Jack’s kiss was tender... full of love, admiration and despair... despair she could leave his embrace one day and won’t come back … but Sue knew she will never do it because she finally found the place she belongs to... the place where she can find happiness, love, completeness.

Jack reluctantly broke the kiss. “You are shaking...” He whispered; his eyes were full of concern.

“I look around and find out if I can find anything we can put on us.” Sue said and left him stand near the door. He started to unbutton his wet jacket when she came back.

“I was successful... partly... I found only two pieces of clothes – men shirt and men canvas trousers... her working clothes...”

Jack observed the clothes... one piece for each of them... “Well, Miss Thomas... I think if you dress yourself in shirt you would look irresistibly... but if you would dress yourself in trousers and have only bra on you... you would be really hot...” Jack teased her.

Sue looked shocked to him. The truth was she would feel sensitive in both of these combinations and Jack’s stare didn’t ease her her decision-making.

“I vote for shirt... sorry Jack... I think you will look better only in trousers.” And she threw him trousers and disappeared round the corner.

Jack changed to the white trousers and entered finally the huge room. This atelier was only one huge room... with glass ceiling. There were pictures, two easels and many tins with paints around. Sue stood only in white shirt near the unit kitchen and just let boil the water. They needed something what would warm them up.

Jack wandered around the atelier and discovered king-size bed in the back part of atelier. He looked up and saw the night was calm now. It stopped raining and they could see clear night sky with stars.

Sue found him there. He just stood there, his sight focused on the night sky. She would swear he was overwhelmed and she didn’t wonder him... it was a long time when she had admired night sky and she almost forgot how wonderful night sky can be.

“Here is your chocolate.” She handed him his cup of hot chocolate.

Jack accepted the cup with pleasure but his attention was focused on Sue. She looked so lovely in this shirt... she raised the desire to discover everything under this male piece of clothes but when he managed to drew her to his arms again the terrible racket disturbed him. He looked precipitate around to discover firework above their heads.

Sue smiled widely and looked happily the firework. After a while Jack discovered they could watch it from the bed. They cuddled up to each other in the bed and watched the firework.

Jack lay there and his mind was floating by happiness. This day was a bit hectic, wild and incredible but he was grateful Bobby for his intervention. He helped him to discover new feelings, emotions and the need to be - as a man – with Sue. He turned to her and observed her lighting up face. The words appeared on his lips suddenly but he didn’t regret he finally voiced them.

“I love you.” He said firmly but tenderly. He didn’t want to pretend it was a slip of tongue again. He loves the taste of these words on his tongue and he wanted Sue could finally taste them too.

His hand touched gently her chin and turned her face to him.

“I found the second piece of my heart... your piece fits well to mine, Sue... when our pieces coalesced into one ... we created the heart shape and this shape means love...” His hand gently caressed her cheek. “I love you... I know I took my time but I am sure of it more than I have ever been about anything in my life.”

Sue smiled tenderly. “I know... I saw your love in your eyes the whole day and I hope I’ll see this look in your eyes till the end of our days... I love you too... long time and I don’t want to waste any second more.”

“Me too, my love.” He whispered and kissed her. It was the new kiss for them. The kiss of two pieces of one heart.

OK, girls... here is the last part!

I want to thank each of you for your reading... and your comments...

btw Jellybean... I think you will know more about the wager from this part...


Restie


EPILOGUE
Monday morning, Bullpen

Bobby and Tara entered the Bullpen – hand in hand. They didn’t want to hide anything. They were a couple and everyone has to know it. Maybe they were in their own World but despite of it they noticed their colleagues stared at them.

“What?” Bobby asked puzzled.

Myles raised his eyebrows. “So, who is the winner?”

Bobby looked uncertainly to Tara... “Exactly we don’t know...”

“You’re kidding?!” Myles asked surprised.

“No... we were uncovered... Jack noticed us in front of his apartment building and surprised us in the van. He was really mad...”

“... and we had to quit field... they disappeared in the night... we only know he didn’t tell her how he feels till this moment...”

Luce looked puzzled to them. “And which way will we find out who is the winner?”

Unfortunately no one had to answer her question. Jack and Sue just entered Bullpen hand in hand... Bobby smiled contented for himself but his joy was cloudy by realisation that he can win the bet only in case Jack expressed his feelings by words... Tara looked to him and two of them knew the only way how to find out the answer is ask them...

“So, Jack...” He started uncertainly. How can I ask my best friend if he told love of his life that he loves her... in front of her? “Did you have great time during the weekend?”

“Not thanks you two.” It was Jack’s answer.

“So, you two are couple... now?” Bobby tried his luck again.

“I think it’s only our business, mate.” Jack winked to him and headed to his desk.

“It’s not truth ... entirely.” Myles remarked.

Jack raised surprised his eyebrows. “I am very curious; Myles... why is my relationship with Sue the thing of all of you...” Jack started to be mad.

“Understand, Jack... we don’t want to poke nose into your private things but here is one... small... wager... and we need to know who is winner and who is defeated...”

“Wager?” Jack asked surprised.

“Well...” Bobby started. “We prepared the Operation: Nothing To Chance for you and Sue... our object was to force you to tell Sue how you feel about her...”

Jack’s eyes looked shocked around his colleagues... “How did you plan to force me to tell her it?”

“Exactly it was Bobby’s plan...” Myles remarked.

Jack narrowed his eyes and the things started to fit into themselves. “The spray of rain water and mud...” D lifted his hand. “... the wet clothes in bathroom...” Luce nodded. “... the locking up in ice house...” Myles smiled sweetly… Jack’s eyes widened. “... Peggy?!” Luce blushed a bit. “... dinner for two...” Tara looked guiltily to Bobby. “... you are incredible!” Jack shouted out and looked to Sue’s amused face. “Did you know about it?” He asked.

“No.” Sue answered truthfully.

“So, Mr. Hudson... you know our misdemeanour now... could you judge us?” Myles asked again.

“I can’t break intimacy between me and Sue without Sue’s permission.”

Myles sighed deeply. “Mrs. Hudson... could you answer us this question?”
Sue smiled shyly... “I think Jack was right... it’s only our business... by the way... what the defeated has to do?”

Bobby hawked nervously. “Luce always enjoys my description of indigenous dance of love... so, the defeated has to dance this dance...”

Jack and Sue started laughing. They would love to see someone dancing the dance of love...

“Do you mean Australian indigenous dance of love in indigenous outfit?” Jack asked amused. “And we are making decision about whom?"

Bobby swallowed hard. “About me and Luce.”

“Who bet I will tell Sue that I love her?”

“Bobby.” Tara answered.

Jack smiled to Sue and grabbed her hand to his. “So... the winner is Bobby, sorry Luce.”

Luce hung her head. “Why now, Jack?!? I have been paring you two more than three years...!!!!” She asked desperately.

“Because... the life is full of surprise...” Jack smiled lovingly to Sue and kissed her tenderly to her lips.

The rest of the team laughed. Bobby kissed Tara happily and their colleagues looked surprised to them... “I managed to finish successfully another Operation: Nothing To Chance..." He winked to them and kissed Tara again.

Luce stood there sadly when Myles’ hand winded around her shoulders. “If you would like to help with practising the dance you can call me every time.”

Luce looked to him and expected his face will be full of mockery and irony but she saw only real concern in his eyes. She smiled tenderly to him... maybe she could start her own Operation: Nothing To Chance...


THE END

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This story is dedicated each romantic soul who believes in fateful love, romantic, soul mates and in laugh

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Restie, you couldn't have picked a better place for Jack and Sue to spend the rest of their evening - TOTALLY alone and unobserved - except by us of course!!

I love your teasing of us by telling us that Sue loves Bobby!! Sure she does NOT!!!

Beautiful story!!!

Joy

restie this story was toally amazing !!!!!!!


job restie !!!!!!!!!!!!!

i loved everything about the story !!!!!! thanks for sharing it with us !!!!!!!!

Nicely done, Restie! I'm glad Bobby won the bet!

Congratulations Restie on a wonderful, fluffy, fuzzy, funny valentines story (and you posted it so quickly too, for which your readers thank you)

Restie,

Great story. really glad you gave Sue and Jack a place for them to be alone and gave Bobby and Tara the rest of the night off.

Thanks.

Soph

Well done, Restie !! So glad Bobby won

I think the timing was finally perfect for our lovestruck couple

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

so much for sharing! It had me and . I loved it!

Take care,
Kristen

I'm pleased it all worked out! It was a fabulous ending and the promise of Lucy and Myles.

Wonderful work, Restie.

Sairs

well, I didn't guess where they were going but your idea was so much better!
wonderful story and wonderful ending, Restie, I loved that Bobby won but it's a shame we didn't see Lucy doing the dance of love...
great job!

I love it so far. Is it me or does every time Jack and Sue speak they call the other one 'Miss Thomas' or 'Mr. Hudson' ? Not that I object! I think it's cute. Just being my weird little self. Good job! From suethomasfan

Wow this was most interesting...

well i'm glad that after all their mishaps sue and jack finally told their feelings
hmm lucy doing the love dance and with myles' help
glad bobby finished his side mission and got with tara.