Well done another truly amazing story. Looking forward to the next one.

such a sweet story. I love it. Great ending too.

i complettly forgot to comment on this story, i thought i already did that... i feel ashamed.... i truly loved this story and laughed out loud when sue and jack tricked the rest of the team... absolutly loved it.

law

RSL sorry I got behind on your story and was not able to get back to it before now. I started over at the beginning and am caught up to the post where I left off plus one.

P4-58 –This post was incredible. I loved Jack’s analysis on his relationships, how he first looked back to examine Allie’s, trying to determine why they hadn’t ever made the commitment to each other.

And then, looking at his relationship with Sue, going back over all the significant events that have happened to her since she came to work, how she handled them and how just her presence on the team has made them better, coming to the conclusion that he loves her and wants to spend his life with her. How he waffles again, but then remembers what Mark had told him about what if she does love him...i.e. looking at the glass half full instead of half empty, and how he finally decides at the first opportunity alone with her, he will tell her how he feels.

I don't want to, but I’m afraid I'm going to have to quit here, else I’ll not be able to get up and sensibly give my Sunday school lesson in the morning. I’ll be back, hopefully later today, to finish reading this wonderful story. I'm anxious to know if the team, Carla and Mark plan to leave Jack and Sue alone this evening.

But will it really go that smoothly for them? Hmmm, I wonder!

In the meantime it should make for sweet dreams!

Lynn

P5-64 - I got the shivers just reading Sue's insecure thoughts. What a fabulous line Mark used to get he and Carla out of dinner. This is going to be so much fun...I wonder how the others are going excuse themselves. And are they all going to end up eating together somewhere else and talk about Jack and Sue? Guess I'll read on and find out.

P5-71 - Oh, sneaky Lucy. I wonder who really called her!
I do that too, RSL, only I sit down at my breakfast table. My problem is I can't write and do something else at the same time. But that works for reading stories, doing my finances, or email, or...anything but

P6-80 - Beautiful maneuvers by Bobby, Myles and Tara. Now Jack and Sue are all to themselves. Great writing. Also agree with the others re the waitress and Levi. Glad Jack had already spoken to the manager. Now, This tells me Jack believes all the excuses AND he's planning on moving fast in declaring his feelings. There is something to be said for falling behind and being able to continuously read....
P6-87 - Half a proposal - simply devine!
P7-94 - Sue's fears are valid and I'm glad she expressed them. Glad Jack is so understanding...but, of course he's understanding...he's Jack...
P7-103 - Oh, Sue, what a struggle...loved the conversation between her and her heart and especially the lines
Tbc. Lynn

P8-113 - PERFECTION! First they settle the work issue...Second, they realize they've been had....and third, it's PAYBACK TIME! *****Rubbing hands together***** Oh, this is going to be good! RSL, I didn't see how this story could get any better...but, it is. And I've an idea they're going to pretend the Matchmakers, Inc. plan has backfired! But even if that's not your plan, whatever you have in mind, its going to be great! Plugging on...

P8-119 - I love your long posts! I love your dialogue! I'm having more fun than Jack and Sue b/c I'm actually privy to this wonderful conversational angst they are collectively going thru. Rushing on... P9-127 - Oh, how clever, hiding Jack's phone in the centerpiece. Perfect...now they get to hear everything we do!
Sue finally said yes, Jack gave her a ring and all interspersed with lots of yummy fuzzies! Just doesn't get any better than that! And now Sue has a plan. Another wonderful post, RSL. P10-137 - Great idea to confuse them.
Onward... P10-147 - Oh, I had a little feeling of trepidation there when Sue met David in the park. I'm soooooo glad she told him, and told him the whole truth. Very glad Jack arrived after she finished telling David. And extremely glad about the morning kiss and they'll have to practice it forever!

I love a confused Bobby and Lucy!
P11-155 - Poor Bobby...Jack's silence only fueled Bobby's assumptions! The fuzzies and discussions and more fuzzies were
I agree with Joy...Jack letting Sue take the lead was just what she needed to build her confidence. P11-158 - Jack cook breakfast, every day for the rest of their lives? Ohhhhh...where's my Jack?
P12-166 - This is such a great story, RSL! Now, Jack must have wanted Bobby to find all the emails between him and Sue since he didn't shut down his email program....but I can't figure out why, unless its their way of letting the team know they are on to them. And what do Jack and Sue have planned for the team at Rock Creek Park? And will Sue leave the keys in the car, so they won't know where she is in the park? I just had a thought...we haven't had any showers or rain in this story yet...could that be going to happen at Rock Creek Park?

Tbc Lynn

P12-178 - The white-haired man, I'm guessing....I won't assume!!!!!!
I am laughing so hard I'm going to have to take a break from reading!

Hey, I like this Paul Peters....and he sounds about my age...do you think you could introduce me, RSL?
Oh, and I guess there's no shower, or fountain for them to romp in at the park! Again, you have me
I am almost speechless from laughing so hard. As soon as I have all the challenge stories read, I'm making a beeline to your other stories!

Lynn

P13-186 - I have to
this. I haven't had this much fun either. And Jack's explanation / admonishment! I loved it.... I loved it.... loved it.... loved it.... loved it....

Now I'm going to have to quit and meet a friend to go for my walk, drats! I was hoping to finish before then... now I don't even have time to read about Lucy's desperate measures! And my granddaughter is spending the night again, so don't know when I'll get back here....but, I SHALL RETURN!!!!!! As soon as I can!!!!



Lynn

P13-194 - Ah, finally the scheme is revealed after a terrific run-a-round by Jack and Sue. I cried when Mark hugged Sue. Perfect ending to a brilliant payback plan, RSL. Loved Lucy brandishing the spoon .... Every time I go to use my wooden spoons I'm going to laugh at remembering this fantastic story! P14-202 - I'm very happy Sue decided on only a 6 week engagement!
Loved the phone conversation with the Hudsons and in stitches again over the team relaying to D the "sting" without really saying anything!

P15-218 - What an ingenious way to get around the no-dating rule...do a favor for the Director, albeit an inadvertent one. Paul Peters is sounding even better...a keeper...still would like to meet him!

Poor D, the team really had him going there for awhile!

You know, I've often thought that would be a good comedic story...the three of them living together, or Lucy and Jack could just trade apartments.

P16-227 - P16-237 - I did not think your story could get any better than the payback, but you have topped yourself, RSL. These two posts were brilliant and again had me

My face hurts from laughing so hard.

I have to tell you when I picked up my granddaughter last night I was still laughing from your story and briefly gave her a synopsis thru post #202 above. Today, while she was watching ST episodes I tried to sneak onto my PC and read. After the ST episode ended, just as I was starting the second of these two posts, she called me to come put another epi in the VCR and watch with her. I told her your story had another comedic post and so she came back into my bedroom and made me read from this point on to the end aloud. We laughed and then awwwhhhhed together. I've tried to get her interested in reading out here, but she is only 14 and would rather watch the shows, until this story. I'm sure it was b/c of the comedy. Great job!

Now, I was wondering when the rain was going to come into play again. I loved the final scene...besides the rain, lots of delicious fuzzies.

P17-242 - Awwww, a beautiful wedding. I'm
again. Weddings always make me cry! And I loved the ending.... using the same scene as starting the story, only this time instead of Mark remembering, it is Jack. And a third child on the way.

A beautiful, tearful ending to a fabulous, funny, delightful story, RSL. One I shall remember with fondness; laughter as well as the fuzzies and introducing my Jen to ST fanficland! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent and giving me another great storyteller to follow.

Lynn

sorry that i got so behind in reading that i just finished your story. Great job. loved the humor. I used to go to that park all the time when i was little as it was down the street from my great aunts house but that was more than 35 years ago, brought back alot of memories.

Dianna

Lots of love , great friends and family, romance , some intrigue some confusion and a lot of laughs

A wonderful ending to a great story!

This story was amazing!!! I loved it from beginning to the end of it. Thank you for making me smile.



Hope ~