@emorrill When you posted the latest chapter I realized that ('cause of the changes I told you about in my Pm to you) I hadn't been able to comment on your previous update. So here it goes.
feedback The Truth comes out
For the first time ever she didn't care about her rein. People were beginning to notice. Her family was beginning to notice, but they were too afraid to question it. She didn't like that. She always wanted her family to be closer than this. Had she really always set such a stern and stone- hearted example towards them? I guess Francisca was right about a lot of things, she whispered sadly to herself.
Nice to see Catarina softening a little
It is good that things are finally out in the open about who Rebecca's father really is. I do not blame Renauld for his reaction at all. He has every right to be angry and feel betrayed. But, I hope he can see reason when he calms down and not cut Rebecca out of his life.
"I'm pregnant," she revealed.
I didn't see that one coming.
I'm glad to see that a nights sleep calmed Renauld down. It will take time for them to regain trust but at least it sounds like they are both willing to work for it.
Great update.
LOVE the montage and that song was perfect
feedback Te Joys and The Sorrows
I have to laugh at Emma getting distracted while Sam and her were kissing.
Not sure if I like
this
or this
pic the best. They're all romantic.
"God led me here to you Emma," he continued, "and I will be forever grateful that whenever I'm called away I can come right back here to you."
awwww that's so sweet
So sorry about Ziggy. He was a great companion to Sam when he 1st arrived in Hidden Springs.
Sam gave Catarina some great advice
I had forgot about the problems Catarin had when delivering Rebecca. I hope this pregancy goes smoother
Yikes, I forgot to tell you @mycami21 "Thank you" for the sweet comments above. ^ I always appreciate them.
Those piano pics are my faves as well.
Sorry to fool you all with an update, but I wanted to say thank you for being patient with me as I get through this writing funk (darn depression...). I'm hoping to get started writing the next chapter soon...like...tonight! (5/22/18).
I always appreciate your interest and support in my story and please check back in here (or on my Blog ) for new chapter updates often.
Valentines Day had finally arrived! Err...Love Day, Sam corrected himself as he awoke that morning. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to calling it that though.
He couldn’t keep the excitement for the day he had planned for Emma contained, though he told himself to do his best to stay chill. He didn’t want to come off too giddy, like a school boy around his first crush. But the truth is...that’s how he really felt! How many years had he been leaping around now? Eight? he thought, I seem to have lost count. And while he got close to a few women during that time, none of those relations were as serious or devoted as his relationship with Emma. It’s like he’d been born again when he landed in this strange new world. Everything was new and had to be learned again.
It’s true that once he’d met “the love of his life,” Donna Eleese, and while he still loved her deeply, the unfortunate results of jumping into the Quantum Leap Accelerator forever changed the fact that she’d be his love for life. It was painful to think about, it always would be, but he had to believe that he knew the risks when he decided to test out his invention. (Something his “Swiss-cheesed” brain still couldn’t quite remember).
But now that the years have past, still leaping at the will of God, he’s been granted the ability to leap back to his new home here in Hidden Springs in between; to finally be able to settle down and have the life he always wanted. To raise a family. He’d been praying for that for years! Sure he would’ve preferred that desire to have been granted on Earth, but not now...not after meeting and being with his dear, sweet Emma. Their relationship started with simple piano lessons and grew into a beautiful friendship. One where he was comfortable enough to share his greatest secret with her and from then on, she endured it all with him. No questions asked, no complaints given. They’d grown to fall in love with each other. Nothing felt more right in the universe than being with her. He’d never felt so sure of anything and that’s why he felt like a giddy young school boy again.
Their story is a beautiful one and he wanted to celebrate that love to the fullest today. Emma is the new love of his life and the future never seemed brighter.
When she arrived at his door, he opened it with a bright grin on his face. She wore one too. After they said Hi, Sam took a quick look at her and said, “Wow. You look so beautiful! And -” he stopped to study her hair, “you changed the color of your hair.”
“Yeah,” Emma blushed, tucking a lock of it behind her ear. “I just wasn’t feeling the bright blue highlights anymore. The phase has passed so...it’s back to my natural hair color now.”
“It’s lovely,” he said, as he pulled her inside and gave her a gentle kiss. “Let’s start this day out right shall we?” he began, escorting her towards the piano.
“Oh really?” she asked with an inquisitive smile.
“Yes. With a song.”
Emma giggled a bit as he positioned her to the side to watch as he sat down, placed his hands over the keys, and began to serenade her with a song he instantly fell in love with when it was first aired on the radio back on Earth. It seemed fitting for the way he was feeling.
You know our love was meant to be,
The kind of love to last forever,
And I want you here with me,
From tonight until the end of time,
You should know,
Everywhere I go,
Always on my mind,
In my heart,
In my soul,
Baby,
(Chorus)
You're the meaning in my life,
You're the inspiration,
You bring feeling to my life,
You're the inspiration,
Want to have you near me,
I want to have you hear me saying,
"No one needs you more than I need you."
And I know,
Yes I know that it's plain to see,
So in love when we're together,
Now I know,
That I need you here with me,
From tonight until the end of time,
You should know,
Everywhere I go,
You're always on my mind,
You're in my heart,
In my soul,
(Chorus)
When you love somebody,
'Til the end of time,
When you love somebody,
Always on my mind,
No one needs you more than I.
As he concluded the song and stood up from the piano, Emma enveloped him into a big, amorous hug with tear filled eyes. “Oh Sam, that was so beautiful!” she sniffed. “You never cease to amaze me! Where did you learn that song?”
“It’s from Earth,” he replied. “And I just learned to play it on the piano...right now.”
Emma gaped.
“I’m surprised I remember it so well. My ‘Swiss-cheesed’ brain actually did me right in this moment!” He chuckled.
“Indeed! I wish I could hear more of Earth’s songs. That was so lovely!” she expressed, kissing him again. “And very sweet! You know I feel exactly the same way right?”
“I do now,” he smiled as they touched noses and giggled.
****
Next on the list - in Sam’s head - was to take Emma to the Spring Festival Grounds, where it was all decorated with rose petals strewn about on the ground for Love Day.
He figured it would be a great opportunity to publicly “announce” his courtship with Emma. Not that he was trying to show off or flaunt his new love, but with all the phone calls and even love letters he’d gotten over the years from eligible bachelorettes in town, whenever word spread he was single again, he wanted it to be made known that he was no longer an eligible bachelor. It felt good. And besides, who doesn’t want to display their new relationship just a tiny bit in public?
Emma sure wanted to!
“Oooh a carousel!” she exclaimed with excitement as they drove up. “That’s new because I’ve never seen one here before.”
“You wanna ride on it?”
“Oh yes!” She expressed with a teeth clenched smile.
Sam chuckled at her cuteness as he parked the car and went around to open the door for her.
Emma instantly made a beeline for the carousel, but Sam gently stepped in front of her with a, “Hey,” stopping her in her tracks. He put his arms around her and said, “I just want you to know that today is all for you ok? Whatever you want to do, we’ll do it.”
She blushed. “Aww, but what about what you want to do?”
“Don’t worry about me,” he assured, giving her a kiss. “I just want you to have fun.”
“Well I can assure you I will with you by my side,” she kissed him back, “even if we just sat around all day doing nothing.”
“I concur,” he whispered, lightly touching her lips with his. “That’s how I know I’ll enjoy whatever you want to do.” He gazed into her eyes with loving sincerity.
“Oh Sam, you’re so sweet,” she said, returning the gaze. “I love you.”
“I love you too.”
After another passionate kiss, Sam asked while pulling away, “You ready for that carousel ride now?”
“Yes!”
Neither of the two lovers had been on a carousel since their childhood days, so riding it as an adult and rediscovering it made it all the more exciting. Sam got onto the very manly animal: A lion. Emma chose a beautiful blue/grey horse.
“Lookin’ good babe!” she called out to him when they were settled, though she was more admiring his lovely bum than how sexy he looked riding a lion.
Once the Carousel jerked into motion it startled Sam a bit. Oh boy this is going to be fun! Reminds me of the State Fair back in Indiana. I miss those days...
“Good boy!”
“Oh gosh Sam you're so silly!”
But soon she found herself rubbing the fake horse's plastic mane saying, “Aww, you’re a good girl too my pretty.”
“Ride like the wind Simba!” Sam randomly shouted out. What? Emma thought with a chuckle.
The carousel ride lasted for about ten minutes and both were a little sad when it was over. Sam offered to pay for another ride, but Emma politely declined and told him she wanted to try something else out.
The Love Tester Machine.
“Oh boy,” Sam groaned as they stopped in front of it.
“Oh c’mon!” Emma cried, playfully slapping his shoulder. “Aren’t you just a teeny bit curious as to what it will say?”
“No, because no matter what it says it doesn’t truly define our relationship.”
“I know, but let’s try it just for fun. Please?”
Her sweet little beg was something he just couldn’t resist. “Oh alright,” he sighed, while flashing her a smile. He looked away secretly hoping it would be a great result.
Emma wouldn’t admit it, but she was praying for the same.
As the lights flashed rapidly up and down the machine while “scanning” and making some odd music that Sam hoped wasn’t supposed to be romantic, it ended with a happy little chime as the result lit up towards the top.
“Aww! YES!” Emma squealed, clasping her hands together.
Sam smiled, thinking about how fitting that result is of them.
“Well they sure got that right,” he exclaimed, scooping her into his arms and dipping her a bit with a kiss.
“Mmm,” Emma mumbled, savoring it.
As the kiss intensified, it seemed the energy from it caused the heart at the top of the Love Tester to light up brightly. Strange, they both thought, but quickly forgot it.
“See,” Sam concluded the kiss with, “nothing to worry about.”
“What!? You were the one that was worried, not me!”
“I think we both were.”
They laughed in confession.
After that they casually walked around the festival, arms around each other, chatting and enjoying one another’s company. Also admiring the brilliantly colored Spring blooms and the weather.
“It’s really a lovely day out,” Emma observed. “I was afraid it’d be a little chilly.”
“Yeah,” Sam agreed, “it couldn’t have been more beautiful for such a day.” He kissed the top of her head, hoping she sensed the double meaning.
“I just wanna hold you like this forever,” she whispered, “so you don’t go leaping on me. Not today.”
He chuckled with a warm heart. “Don’t you worry,” he squeezed her hand in assurance. “I’m not going anywhere right now.”
“But how do you know that?”
“I just know.”
Comforted, she smiled and snuggled him tighter. There was never a safer place in the all the world than in his arms.
As they approached the giant fountain in the middle of the park, Emma let herself go from Sam to do something she always wanted to do, but never had the nerve because she didn’t like drawing attention to herself. However at this time, in this moment with Sam, she didn’t care what anyone thought. She just felt so darn happy!
She stepped up onto the seating edge of the fountain and began walking on it, balancing herself in the process. Sam loved hearing her cute giggles as she did so, but the natural protector in him caused him to step closer and gently take her hand. “Easy there,” he encouraged, “wouldn’t want you to lose balance and fall.”
“You’re sweet Sam, but I’m not that high off the ground silly.”
She was right. “I know…” he mumbled, but soon redeemed himself. “Then allow me to escort you around the fountain my lady.”
Blushing, she nodded.
Sam couldn’t deny the appealing view at his level, Emma’s hips swaying from side to side during her balancing strut. It tempted him. So much to the point that he leaped up onto the fountain behind her and playfully ordered, “Come here you,” as Emma let out a little squeal upon his grasp.
Picking her up by those elegant, curvy hips, he twirled her around in the circles; wishing he could dance with her in the water at this very moment, but of course no. Among their laughs, he raised her up high to where the sun rays shone through the falling water creating sparkles all over her body.
Emma leaned herself back, arms outstretched, taking in this glorious moment. Never had she felt so happy in all her life.
Once his arms began to ache, Sam gently lowered her down and they continued chuckling as he pulled her in close.
“That was fun!” Emma exclaimed.
“It was...and you looked so beautiful through it all!”
Like I could leave y'all hanging too long before I post Part 2.
Love Day Part 2
After a quick lunch break with food from the concession stand, Sam and Emma hung out on the swings to allow their stomachs to settle a bit. They talked about Sam’s leaping and how they were going to handle it being a couple now. Even some concerns came up.
“So,” Emma began, “do you think there are any other leapers out there? I mean, in this world?”
Sam looked thoughtful. “I dunno. It’s very possible.”
“You can’t sense them? Or Al?”
“No,” he replied. “We don’t have that ability. As far as I know I was the only leaper on Earth, well, the only good leaper. There were those evil leapers."
“Oh yeah…”
“I doubt they’ve been able to track me here though. That is, if they have been tracking me.”
“I sure hope not!” Emma exclaimed. “I forgot about those evil leapers. But seriously though, I thought your leaping was based on your experiment that went wrong. So, does that mean someone else somewhere on Earth had the same idea so therefore the same mishap?”
Sam half shrugged. “It’s possible the Devil used his power to inspire someone to create a similar invention to push his agenda. I dunno.”
“The Devil? His agenda?”
“Yeah,” he answered her with a serious look. “That’s who the evil leapers were really working for. He was using them to stop me and all the good I was doing.”
Emma’s brows furrowed. “But...why would God allow that? If you’re doing His work and He is all powerful, why doesn’t he just send the Devil and his evil leapers away for good? Or better yet, have never allowed them the ability to leap as well!”
Sam wondered the same thing in the past. “Because there always has to be an opposition in all things,” he answered. “If not, how would we know the good from the evil? How would we learn and grow through our hardships? It’s all part of the laws of the universe. Laws God put into place.”
Emma nodded. “I see,” she said, having never thought of that. “I guess God really does work in mysterious ways that are sometimes difficult for our mortal minds to understand.”
“Indeed.”
There was a bit of silence as Emma glanced far off into the distance before her. “I pray the evil leapers never find you here,” she said. “I don’t want them to hurt you, or disturb the great work you’re doing.”
“Perhaps,” Sam contemplated, “that’s another reason why I was sent here.”
They stared at each other for a moment, thinking on that, until Emma smiled in thankfulness at the fact. Sam did the same.
After swinging for a bit, Emma decided to jump on the trampoline, but Sam wasn’t so sure about that. I don’t know if my old body can handle that anymore! Instead, he took notice of some pretty wildflowers growing and decided to pick one for Emma.
It smelled lovely!
“What are you doing Sam?” Emma asked breathlessly.
He turned to face her. “Just taking in the aroma of this lovely flower I picked for you.”
“Aww,” she expressed. “That’s sweet, but you know Sam, you don’t have to keep impressing me like that. It’s me.” She winked.
“I know,” he blushed, “I just do it because I love you so much.”
Her heart always melted hearing that so she couldn’t argue with it.
“Come and get on here with me,” she beckoned. “It’s much more fun with two people jumping.”
“Oh, well...I dunno…”
“You’re not too old for this! Come on!” Wow, she can read my mind now too? He looked upon her with loving fascination.
Still, he couldn’t help looking over his shoulder or out in the park a few times to see if Al showed up. Not that he necessarily wanted him to right now, but he’d gotten so used to it happening it was pretty much expected. Perhaps he’s learned to show some respect for me in my new relationship, he thought with a smirk. Good boy! He then joined Emma on the trampoline.
“Yay!” Emma cheered as he got on. “Now, let’s do a BIG jump together!”
“Oh boy...shouldn’t we start with some little jumps first?”
“No way! You got this Sam! GO!”
Once they bounced and shot upward…
“Holy cow!” Sam cried, while Emma just laughed. They must’ve flown about fifty feet into the air!
The landing was even more epic. Their feet practically touched the ground!
Both had forgotten how much fun trampolines were, despite their stomachs feeling a bit ticklish from all the motion.
During one shot into the air in particular, Sam stared into Emma’s ecstatic eyes with inexpressible love. In that moment, high in the air, the sun shining behind her and lighting up her face, she looked like an angel. A gift sent from above. He realized then and there that her eyes, her face, her whole entire being were the only ones he ever want to look at for all eternity.
He was in awe over how sure he felt spending the rest of his life with her, since only being in the beginning of their courtship. But in all actuality, they’d been together for the better part of two years. This wasn’t rushing into anything at all.
After resting themselves from their joyous time on the trampoline, the music over in the dancing area called out to them. So of course...they had to dance!
Even though Emma considered herself a horrible dancer already, compared to Sam...she was really horrible!
“Oh your dancing is not that bad,” Sam complimented among her mumbled insecurities.
“Thanks, but I totally dance like a white girl and you know it!”
He chuckled.
“Where’d you get all your moves from?”
Honestly, he couldn’t remember. It just came back to him throughout his leaps. “My photographic memory I guess,” he simply replied. “I see a dance once, I remember it for life.”
“So jealous!”
“Oh it can be a curse sometimes so, don’t be too jealous.”
Once the fatigue kicked in, Emma touched Sam’s arm breathlessly and suggested, “How about we slow dance now?”
Taking her into his arms in the normal position he said, “But this song isn’t a slow one.” He winked.
“Oh well I’m sure we can figure out how to slowly dance to it,” she playfully countered with.
And winked in return for good measure.
Sam grinned. “You’re cute when you do that,” he couldn’t help saying.
“Now Miss Simself, follow my lead, and I’ll show you a dance this world has never seen.”
Emma’s cheeks grew beat red. She liked the sound of that!
And fortunately for them, a slow song had just started playing.
The sun had set just before the song and the dance ended. A couple of onlookers clapped at their beautiful performance.
Sam then leaned in and gave Emma a peck on the lips.
“You were fantastic!” he complimented.
“Thanks,” she smiled. “It helps when you have a good leader.”
****
After a quick dinner at the Diner, the two hurried to catch the latest hit movie showing at the Theater.
As they entered the building they were blissfully unaware of a certain set of eyes taking notice of them.
“What are you starting at?” Maya Abbot asked her husband in annoyance. She saw his head turn abruptly when she was in the middle of talking to him. “It better not have been that girl’s big bo'oty!”
“No!” he instantly replied. “It’s the man she’s with. He...reminds me of someone.” He obviously couldn’t divulge his spying missions to his wife and sometimes that bothered him.
I need to see what he does on this date, he thought, it could reveal a lot more about him. Though so far his spying on Sam hadn’t revealed anything too alarming. The worst thing he discovered is that Sam talks to himself, but then again who doesn’t from time to time. Still, something about the Doctor intrigued him though and he had to keep investigating. Once I get Maya home I’ll pretend I’ve been called into work and head straight back here!
****
The movie was a delight. It had a little bit of everything: Action, comedy, and romance.
On the way out of theater room, Sam took notice of a doorway that led to the actual theater stage. Feeling daring, and on a romantic high, he gripped Emma’s hand and said, “Come, follow me,” as they headed for the door. “I’ve always wanted to do this!”
Giggling the two sneakily headed backstage and found the darkest and most secretive spot they could. Then they made out passionately, rolling into the curtains a bit, often shh-ing each other to keep quiet when laughing. Sam wanted more than anything to make love to her in this setting, but of course that’d have to wait and it was ok. He could wait. She was worth it.
After that pleasurable experience, the two stepped out into the darkness of the night again, blushing, and paused to stare at the stars for a moment. Sam couldn’t help thinking about his mother, brother, and sister back on Earth. Wishing he could introduce them to Emma.
“Gosh they’re beautiful tonight,” Emma breathed. “The sky is completely clear.”
“What do you say we watch them for a while,” Sam suggested. And that’s just what they did.
After that they took a romantic photo together to capture the memory of this lovely day.
“Man,” Sam whispered, stroking her cheek. “I’m having the hardest time saying goodbye to you tonight.”
“Me too,” Emma said, tenderly placing her hand upon his outstretched arm.
“I’ll never forget this day,” he said. “I had the most lovely time with you.”
“And I with you,” Emma smiled. “It’s certainly been the best date I ever had!”
Sam gazed into her eyes for a moment and said, “I can honestly say the same.”
“Oh Sam…”
“I wanna spend the rest of my life with you Emma! When I leap back here you’re the first person I want to see.”
“I wanna spend the rest of mine with you too Sam! And don't worry...I will be.”
“I love you!” they both expressed at the same time as they engaged in one final kiss before heading back to the car and saying goodbye.
In the shadows by the theater, the great spy Carl Abbot looked away from the couple with a sigh. Yeah there’s nothing to worry about with this Sam Beckett, he concluded. He’s just a normal guy. A good man and citizen. And a good girl is possibly about to become his wife. I don’t see why Bruce was so worried about him to begin with. This investigation is over.
****
The air was still too chilly at night to have the top down on his car, but Sam didn’t even notice it. He cracked a smile as he ultimately decided, “Yup. I’m going to marry her.” His heart fluttered with excitement.
He had to find the perfect ring quick and then propose. Hopefully before his next leap. But first things first, he had to remind himself, he needed to do the proper thing and ask her parents for her hand in marriage.
Yaaaay, love that you brought in the back story with Donna. Love Emma’s new hair color.
That song was perfect!
So glad Sam gets his happy ever after. They’re adorable. Love the poses and him asking her dad! That’s two dads today if you’re keeping up with bekkasan’s simself
@emorrill , Em, Just wanted to let you know I spotted your updates in the big thread this morning will be leaving feedback here when I get a chance today. Am avoiding the big thread, for now, I just don’t have the time/energy to keep up with such a fast moving thread. Will be leaving feedback in stories threads.
@emorrill Big comments on the other thread. Just saying I totally loved these two parts. I'm a sap for romance and you got it down girl! I just sat in my chair, read, sighed and melted. Love it!
@emorrill , During the whole of Sams thoughts on how he and Emma fell in love and nothing felt more right in the universe all I kept thinking was ‘he’s gonna leap right as he proposes to her!’
**HEY!! I was shocked to see no proposal!?!
**I love the carousel, you can get great expressions and actions out of it!
**WHY do we always rub the horses when on a carousel? I always find myself petting them!
**A Simba joke...nice one Sam!
**Did they NOT top out the love tester? that result is not a topper...please tell me they got close to the top!
**They do look happy!! Luckily they arn’t in my save...they may actually stay happy in your story!
**ohhhhhh a part 2!
**Evil leapers....*intrigued*
**Ah but Emma...there is no good without evil...no light without darkness..
**Be impressed Emma, that is a $600 flower!!
**It scares me how high they get on the trampoline!
**I prefer slow dancing too Emma...
**Sam sire does “talk to himself” right Al!
**Wonderful love day date!!
**Still no proposal.....
**great updates!!
@emorrill like I told you in my PM I was waiting to read these updates until I had time to be able to give you proper feedback. (The wait was killing me because I love all of your stories. )
I have a little bit of time so here it goes.
Your The Inspiration is one of my favorite songs..... gee thanks Em now I'll have that song stuck in my head all day
I love how Emma is loking at Sam in this pic.
Awww how sweet that Sam wants to announce his courtship.
“Don’t worry about me,” he assured, giving her a kiss. “I just want you to have fun.”
“Well I can assure you I will with you by my side,” she kissed him back, “even if we just sat around all day doing nothing.”
“I concur,” he whispered, lightly touching her lips with his.
I know how Emma feels. Some of my favorite moments is just veggin out & doing nothing with my guy by me.
Not a surprise that Sam and Emma got such a good result on the Love Machine.
“So,” Emma began, “do you think there are any other leapers out there? I mean, in this world?”
Sam looked thoughtful. “I dunno. It’s very possible.”
That's not a hint for a future storyline is it?????????
In the shadows by the theater, the great spy Carl Abbot looked away from the couple with a sigh. Yeah there’s nothing to worry about with this Sam Beckett, he concluded. He’s just a normal guy. A good man and citizen. And a good girl is possibly about to become his wife. I don’t see why Bruce was so worried about him to begin with. This investigation is over.
Glad to see that Carl is ending his investigation of Sam. Hopefully he will be able to convince Bruce to leave the happy couple ALONE!
Oh gosh just read the latest chapters and they were lovely! I was actually expecting some terrible leap to happen, but so glad everything went well for the two of them.
Oh gosh just read the latest chapters and they were lovely! I was actually expecting some terrible leap to happen, but so glad everything went well for the two of them.
What!? I didn't do replies to all you lovely people on here yet!?
I'm SO sorry!
@ZeeGee Saw your new video posted and...WOW!!!**claps wildly!** Will be providing all my comments later!
I do keep up with @bekkasan 's story so that was cute of you to say.
I had to give Sam a happily ever after. He deserves one!
Thank you always for the sweet comments.
I'm a sap for romance and you got it down girl! I just sat in my chair, read, sighed and melted. Love it!
^I loved this reply so much! Thank you sweet lady!
It goes without saying, but I'm a sap for romance too.
@Charlottesmom I know! So sorry again that there wasn't a proposal. Like I said I have some place better in mind for him to propose and I know you'll LOVE it!
They didn't top out the Love Tester (which is cr'ap! ). This result was like the second to the top. I may try it again to see if they top it out.
Yay! Someone pointed out the Simba comment! My favorite Disney movie EVER!
Ohhh yeah, you haven't watched Season 5 of QL yet huh? You'll learn about the Evil Leapers.
Was that a $600 flower?? I didn't know...
Thank you for all the sweet comments. {{{Hugs}}}
@mycami21 You're The Inspiration has always been one of my favorite songs too! Wasn't that piano version just gorgeous?
Yup. Hubby and I have some of our best moments just vegging out, watching shows, and laughing too.
Future storyline hint? No.
I'm still trying to figure out how the conversation is going to go when Carl tells Bruce he didn't discover anything odd about Sam and is ending the investigation...
Thank you for the comments.
@simscognito Hey! I was totally thinking about tagging you yesterday (afraid you might've missed the update) but I didn't want to be a bother, especially since I know you're busy with your story or you could've possibly had things going on.
Yeah...it was kind of the idea to get my readers thinking he would leap. Sorry to put you all through that.
But seriously though, I couldn't have him leap in the middle of Love Day! That would be awful!
Thank you.
Yeah, I took a long time to reply this time.
These last few weeks have not been great, but as Sam says, 'even darkness must pass...' or something like that.
Anyway, I'm also secretly a sappy romance fan too, but don't tell anyone.
Alrighty my friends. Here it is! (Finally... **wipes brow** )
Enjoy!
Meeting the Parents
Sam paced around his living room anxiously asking, "C'mon Al, where are you?"
It'd been two days since that wonderful Valentine's Day...Err, Love Day...with Emma and Sam was sure Al would've checked in by now, especially since it was nearing a week since they last talked. He was dying to tell him of his plan to propose to Emma! If only there were a way to communicate with him first on my end, he lamented while rubbing his forehead; that having been a wish for years during all his leaping around. I mean, I know I asked him to give me and Emma some privacy, but...I didn't mean for him to disappear for this long! Something was wrong, he could feel it.
Or maybe that feeling mostly came from his uneasiness over whether the new day placed before him would be the one where he'd leap again...to a place only God knew where. I have to act fast, he'd thought, concerning the proposal. I can't wait any longer! Of course he knew he could despite leaping soon, Emma wasn't going anywhere, but it was his excitement that mostly pushed him. He couldn't wait any longer to ask her to be his, forever. But it sure would be nice to tell my best friend about it first...
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The next morning there was still no sign of Al. But Sam had to push his concerns aside and head on over to the local jewelry shop to pick out a ring for his dear Emma.
He wondered if he should wait and just have her pick out the ring of her choice, since they'd hinted at getting married anyway, but he really wanted this to be a surprise! Plus he found comfort in the fact that the ring could be exchanged for another of equal or lesser value if she happened to not like it, but he had a feeling she was going to LOVE the one that his eyes suddenly fixated upon.
It was almost like fate was trying to tell him something; he swore he could see a glittering halo resting above it. It was gorgeous, just like her, he thought, and the perfect ring.
********************
The following morning a bird was singing its heart out, high in the tree outside Sam's bedroom window. The earlier the sun began to rise at this time of year, the earlier the bird would start singing. Sometimes it bothered Sam, but other times he found it a pleasurable sound to wake up to. This world's Robin for sure!
As he started opening his eyes, finding that he was still in his own bed and rejoicing a bit, they suddenly caught hold of a figure standing in the corner of the room. He flinched for a moment, until he saw the cigar smoke rising above the figure's head. "Al!?" he cried, his vision finally coming into focus. "Geez!"
"Sorry kid," Al expressed for startling him.
"Where on Earth have you been!?" he asked harshly, throwing the covers off and jumping out of bed to greet his friend.
"Hey, you asked me to give you and Emma some space so I did. Plus I found it a great opportunity to have some long, overdue alone time with Beth." He smirked as his blushing cheeks lit up his unusually pale face.
"I appreciate that Al," Sam paused, "I really do, but I didn't expect you to disappear for a whole week! You kinda had me worried..."
Al blew out another puff of smoke as he said, "Well, some things came up that I couldn't avoid." He looked away, hoping to drive away any more inquiry.
Shrugging it off, Sam started with a bright grin, "There's something I've been dying to tell you," until he suddenly took notice of Al's drab clothing which was...odd. Very odd.
Then as he studied his face it looked somber, with a solemn expression written upon it.
"Are you alright?" he asked, a knot developing in his stomach.
Al waved off the obvious concern he could sense from his friend. "Yeah, I'm alright kid," he replied. "Just been feeling a little...sick lately." He tried to not wince in pain as he rested his hand on his hip.
"Sick as in...how sick?"
"It's nothing serious Sam..."
Nevertheless, Sam took a step forward to take a closer look at him, which caused Al to lean back a bit.
"You don't look so good. What symptoms have you been having?"
"Now, don't go all doctoring on me kid," he asked, "My doctor back home is taking care of me so don't you worry about a thing." He drew in another puff of smoke.
Doctor? Sam thought. Since when does he see a doctor? Al had never been fond of them since returning home after being a POW in Vietnam. Something must really be wrong then. But he wondered... "A VA doctor?"
Al blew out the smoke slowly. "Of course," he seemed hesitant to reply.
"But you hate VA doctors."
"Well," he paused, 🐸🐸🐸🐸'king his head a bit, "this one I like."
"And why is that?" Sam asked, folding his arms with a smirk. "Because she's a woman?"
"No!" he countered. "An old fart actually. Although, I'd prefer it if he was a woman."
Sam rolled his eyes.
"But seriously there's nothing to worry about kid. I'm in good hands and will be on the mend soon. So, what was it you wanted to tell me?"
Having to accept that, Sam pushed his concerns aside and allowed his excitement to resurface; a huge grin appearing on his face again. "Ok...umm," he stammered, trying to find the right way to announce it. "Al, I'm going to ask Emma to marry me."
Al's eyes widened and his eyebrows shot up as he removed the cigar from his mouth. "Really!?"
"Yes!"
"Wow," he whispered, thinking for a moment. "That's exciting news. I'm happy for you kid. Really, I am. Emma is one heck of a lady, but," he paused, hating to see Sam's face fall in doing so, "are you sure that marrying her is really the best idea?"
In that moment Sam tried to stop his mouth from dropping, feeling incredibly dumbfounded by Al's response. "Uh," he began, "I've never been more sure about anything in all my life!" Carefully he studied Al's eyes, trying to read if he really meant that. "Besides I...I thought you were rooting for this to happen all along!"
"I was, I was," Al confirmed, "mostly that you'd hook up with her and believe me kid I've never been more proud of you since you finally decided to pursue the relationship."
He then stopped to rub at his stomach. "But marriage...that's a huge commitment!"
"Yes Al, if anyone's fully aware of that it's you!" he declared, partially rolling his eyes.
"What I mean to say is...it's a huge commitment for someone like you who leaps around in time, and to other universes obviously, for you to keep. I mean," he winced again, "What if God decides to send you to some other universe huh? You know how unpredictable He is. He could smite that bracelet of yours to dust if He wanted to! And then you'd leave that poor woman destitute with your children and--"
"Al," Sam calmed, going to place a hand on his shoulder, but remembering he couldn't. "Do you think I haven't thought about that same thing? I've prayed so long and hard about this. He won't send me out of this universe. He won't," he assured. "This is where I'm meant to stay. He's told me that," he expressed, holding his hands to his heart.
"Marrying Emma feels right. It IS right! And I can't live another minute without her by my side; without having her in my future."
Al looked into Sam's eyes with slight tears, touched by his words.
"I'm tired of not having a family to leap back to Al. I need a family. My own family! And she's the one I want to create it with. I love her. She's my other half, and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. That's why I'm going to propose."
With a nod, Al smiled at Sam proudly and happily surrendered, "Ok kid. I support you 100 percent. You definitely have my blessing."
"Thanks Al," Sam expressed with glistening eyes. "And...I want you to be my best man."
Al grinned again, feeling touched. "Best man? Aren't you forgetting that no one can see me?"
"No...I'll most likely ask my buddy Liam to be my best man, but," he smiled at Al lovingly, "you're the best man."
Once again Al felt a deep warmth inside his heart and tried desperately to hide it. "I'd be honored Sam," he expressed. "I'd hug you, but with me being a hologram and all..."
"Yeah," Sam chuckled.
There was a bit of silence as the two exchanged glances at each other, until Al winced in pain again, stepping away, and pulling out the Handlink to open the chamber door. "Well, I better be going."
"Are you sure you're alright?" Sam couldn't help asking.
"Yeah, I just need to rest for a bit." The door opened from behind him. "Take care kid. I'll be back as soon as I'm able and I want to hear all about the proposal."
"Will do. You take care too Al."
As Al turned to enter through the doorway and Sam turned in goodbye, an unexpected sound rang throughout the air...
Frrrrrrrrt
"Ooh yeah that felt good!" Al breathed in relief.
In an awkward surprise, Sam slowly turned around. "Wow Al. Did you really just--"
"Chill out Sam. It's not like you can smell it! I'm a hologram remember?"
Hands on his hips, Sam simply looked down and shook his head.
"Oof, but I can smell it," Al admitted, waving his hand around. "See ya later kid." He quickly stepped over the threshold and the door closed.
Sam then burst out laughing.
"See ya Al."
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The next morning Sam woke up bright and early. He phoned Emma and told her he would be gone all day attending a seminar on Concierge Medicine (which he fully intended to do one of these days) and hated to lie to her, but surprising her with the proposal would definitely make up for it. He also phoned Catarina to let her know he'd be absent as well. I really can't go anywhere for long without letting her know...
Last night he looked up on the internet the residents of Sunset Valley - Wasn't Sunset Valley the name of the city Thornton and Morgana lived in, in that other world? Huh. Must be a popular city name in this universe. - and found the Simself's residence address. It would be a four hour drive, so Sam had to make it a quick trip in order to be back by sundown.
As he entered the car and got comfortable in the seat, he gripped the steering wheel for a moment, taking in a few deep breaths.
He'd never forget how nerve wracking it was meeting Donna's parents for the first time and he didn't feel any different now. He did feel confident that Emma's parents would like him, but he wondered if that feeling would change when he'd inform them of his "work" situation. Obviously he'd have to devote a lot of time to his "work" and Emma would be left alone to care for the kids. He's kind of like a soldier, sometimes called on deployment, so their daughter would be living the life of a military wife. Some parents don't want that kind of lifestyle for their children (and grandchildren) so he hoped and prayed they'd be understanding.
Nevertheless he was really looking forward to meeting the people who gave his sweet Emma life and raised her to be the wonderful woman she is now. "Here goes nothing," he whispered as he started the car, revved it up, and drove out on his way.
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Emma's parents home was a charming sight to behold. It was everything Sam imagined it would be.
A quaint, Victorian style home, complete with a backyard and small pond; a stone bridge over it leading towards the cutest little gazebo.
To top it off the whole lot was adorned with many types of flowers, each blooming with a different color from the rainbow. It was a gorgeous place and it put a smile on Sam's face that he just couldn't hide.
It suddenly made him think of his parent's farm home back in Indiana. Tears began to well up as he thought of his mother, Tom, and Katie. Oh how he missed them so! How he loved them. He made a mental note to ask Al to deliver a message to them, especially since he'd be getting married soon. Hopefully!
He pulled his pants up and tucked in his shirt a bit more as he approached the door; the nervousness really settling in. C'mon Sam, it's going to be alright! There's nothing to be nervous about. If they are anything like Emma, they'll be wonderful. Just take a deep breath...in...and out.
Gently, he knocked on the door.
Within a few seconds, Emma's father answered the door. "Hello," he greeted the stranger. "What can I do for you?" Emma's mother then appeared beside him in curiosity.
Sam hoped he didn't have the most ridiculous smile upon his face. "Good day Mr. and Mrs. Simself," he greeted. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything. I'm Sam Beckett, you're--"
"Oh yes!" Emma's mother expressed with excitement, stepping forward. "Hello Sam! Emma's told us so many wonderful things about you."
He blushed.
"Indeed," her husband agreed. "What can we do for you Sam?"
"Well," Sam paused, hands firmly resting in his pockets. "I wanted to ask for a moment of your time?"
"Certainly!" Emma's mother declared, "please come in!"
Emma's father stepped aside to allow Sam in and shot a glance at his wife.
"He's cute!" she mouthed to him, causing him to shake his head with a smile.
****
Emma's parents grew more impressed with Sam then they'd originally been, after talking with him for nearly an hour. It was a great pleasure getting to know him better. It almost felt like he was already part of the family, with the way they conversed so openly and felt so comfortable around each other.
When the moment came for Sam to ask for their permission and blessing in taking Emma's hand in marriage, her mother grinned brightly, holding back a squeal, while her father seemed to have some reservations. He admired the man for asking his permission and was certainly willing to give his blessing, but he wanted to ask Sam a few important questions before doing so.
"Do you feel you're at a place financially to take care of my daughter?"
"Yes Sir. Concierge Medicine pays well, along with my other job. I wish! And if those ever fall through I have many options to fall back on."
He nodded happily. "And it sounds like you enjoy children?"
"Very much so! I've waited a long time to have children of my own and I'm really looking forward to it."
Emma's mother smiled brightly at him again, thinking of more grandchildren.
Emma's dad went on. "So from what we understand from Emma you were married once before?"
Sam froze. He didn't expect that to come up.
He hoped his face didn't go pale as he looked down for a second and answered, "Yes sir."
"What happened there? If you don't mind me asking."
"Not at all. Well," he sighed, leaning back into the couch. "My work kept me away a lot and...it was hard on my wife." He gulped. "It was a situation that still saddens me to this day, one that we tried to fix - If I'd been given the opportunity - but I want you both to know that we separated on very good terms."
"So," Emma's dad began, leaning back into the couch as well. "Not trying to accuse you as being an uncommitted man, but there are certain traditions and values we live by in this family and...how do I know that you will be there for my daughter, regardless of your employment situation, and not give up on your marriage when times get hard?"
Emma's mother pursed her lips.
A valid question, Sam thought. All he could do now was say what was in his heart. "Mr. Simself," he leaned forward now, fingers woven together upon his knees. "I've never been one to make the same mistake twice. My past marriage was a very complicated situation and it was difficult for me to separate from it. I struggled for a long while after it happened. Marriage vows have always been sacred to me. I saw the devotion to those vows in my parents."
Tears began to well up in Emma's mother's eyes as she listened.
"That being said Sir, we didn't simply give up on our marriage...it just didn't work out."
There was a moment of silence.
"I love your daughter," Sam continued, "more than words can express. She stuck with me when times got hard in my life and I will spend the rest of mine doing the same for her. I promise you I will treat her well, I will support her and our children, I'll never give up on them and be there for them in every possible moment. I want to make a future with her and grow old with her. I go into this marriage for life. Please...I hope you'll trust me and the desires of my heart...as I humbly ask for your blessing."
For a few seconds Emma's parents exchanged glances with one another, while Sam's heart pounded and his brow perspired. He knew that most likely he would have to reveal the truth about him to them someday, but now was not the time.
When Emma's father finally spoke, his eyes lit up.
"Well then Sam...you have our blessing."
There were smiles abound as thanks were given, hands were shaken, and hugs were exchanged.
Finally for Sam...everything felt right in his world. He couldn't be more grateful!
@MistyZBA I'm so sorry I didn't answer. I'm following this thread but sometimes don't get notifications. Thank goodness I got one for the new post tonight!!
Anyway, click HERE for the playlist of Cornelia and Agnes vids. It should play them all from start to finish, except the last one or two. I'm still working on it/them! Now! to read the new chapter!!!
Emily is that link ok or should I edit this post and direct her to my thread?
Glad you enjoyed the new chapter. I'd love to answer your question about Al, but then that would spoil future chapters.
How's life going for you lately? Feel free to PM me anytime you need a listening ear. I hope all is well with your mom.
Glad you enjoyed the new chapter. I'd love to answer your question about Al, but then that would spoil future chapters.
How's life going for you lately? Feel free to PM me anytime you need a listening ear. I hope all is well with your mom.
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@ZeeGee You're ok sweetie.
Hope your mom is doing well.
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Nice to see Catarina softening a little
It is good that things are finally out in the open about who Rebecca's father really is. I do not blame Renauld for his reaction at all. He has every right to be angry and feel betrayed. But, I hope he can see reason when he calms down and not cut Rebecca out of his life.
I didn't see that one coming.
I'm glad to see that a nights sleep calmed Renauld down. It will take time for them to regain trust but at least it sounds like they are both willing to work for it.
Great update.
LOVE the montage and that song was perfect
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I have to laugh at Emma getting distracted while Sam and her were kissing.
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So sorry about Ziggy. He was a great companion to Sam when he 1st arrived in Hidden Springs.
Sam gave Catarina some great advice
I had forgot about the problems Catarin had when delivering Rebecca. I hope this pregancy goes smoother
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And now it's time for...............
The first part of the next Chapter! YAY!
Enjoy!
Love Day
Part 1
Valentines Day had finally arrived! Err...Love Day, Sam corrected himself as he awoke that morning. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to calling it that though.
He couldn’t keep the excitement for the day he had planned for Emma contained, though he told himself to do his best to stay chill. He didn’t want to come off too giddy, like a school boy around his first crush. But the truth is...that’s how he really felt! How many years had he been leaping around now? Eight? he thought, I seem to have lost count. And while he got close to a few women during that time, none of those relations were as serious or devoted as his relationship with Emma. It’s like he’d been born again when he landed in this strange new world. Everything was new and had to be learned again.
It’s true that once he’d met “the love of his life,” Donna Eleese, and while he still loved her deeply, the unfortunate results of jumping into the Quantum Leap Accelerator forever changed the fact that she’d be his love for life. It was painful to think about, it always would be, but he had to believe that he knew the risks when he decided to test out his invention. (Something his “Swiss-cheesed” brain still couldn’t quite remember).
But now that the years have past, still leaping at the will of God, he’s been granted the ability to leap back to his new home here in Hidden Springs in between; to finally be able to settle down and have the life he always wanted. To raise a family. He’d been praying for that for years! Sure he would’ve preferred that desire to have been granted on Earth, but not now...not after meeting and being with his dear, sweet Emma. Their relationship started with simple piano lessons and grew into a beautiful friendship. One where he was comfortable enough to share his greatest secret with her and from then on, she endured it all with him. No questions asked, no complaints given. They’d grown to fall in love with each other. Nothing felt more right in the universe than being with her. He’d never felt so sure of anything and that’s why he felt like a giddy young school boy again.
Their story is a beautiful one and he wanted to celebrate that love to the fullest today. Emma is the new love of his life and the future never seemed brighter.
When she arrived at his door, he opened it with a bright grin on his face. She wore one too. After they said Hi, Sam took a quick look at her and said, “Wow. You look so beautiful! And -” he stopped to study her hair, “you changed the color of your hair.”
“Yeah,” Emma blushed, tucking a lock of it behind her ear. “I just wasn’t feeling the bright blue highlights anymore. The phase has passed so...it’s back to my natural hair color now.”
“It’s lovely,” he said, as he pulled her inside and gave her a gentle kiss. “Let’s start this day out right shall we?” he began, escorting her towards the piano.
“Oh really?” she asked with an inquisitive smile.
“Yes. With a song.”
Emma giggled a bit as he positioned her to the side to watch as he sat down, placed his hands over the keys, and began to serenade her with a song he instantly fell in love with when it was first aired on the radio back on Earth. It seemed fitting for the way he was feeling.
The kind of love to last forever,
And I want you here with me,
From tonight until the end of time,
You should know,
Everywhere I go,
Always on my mind,
In my heart,
In my soul,
Baby,
(Chorus)
You're the meaning in my life,
You're the inspiration,
You bring feeling to my life,
You're the inspiration,
Want to have you near me,
I want to have you hear me saying,
"No one needs you more than I need you."
And I know,
Yes I know that it's plain to see,
So in love when we're together,
Now I know,
That I need you here with me,
From tonight until the end of time,
You should know,
Everywhere I go,
You're always on my mind,
You're in my heart,
In my soul,
(Chorus)
When you love somebody,
'Til the end of time,
When you love somebody,
Always on my mind,
No one needs you more than I.
Listen to the BEAUTIFUL piano version here:
As he concluded the song and stood up from the piano, Emma enveloped him into a big, amorous hug with tear filled eyes. “Oh Sam, that was so beautiful!” she sniffed. “You never cease to amaze me! Where did you learn that song?”
“It’s from Earth,” he replied. “And I just learned to play it on the piano...right now.”
Emma gaped.
“I’m surprised I remember it so well. My ‘Swiss-cheesed’ brain actually did me right in this moment!” He chuckled.
“Indeed! I wish I could hear more of Earth’s songs. That was so lovely!” she expressed, kissing him again. “And very sweet! You know I feel exactly the same way right?”
“I do now,” he smiled as they touched noses and giggled.
****
Next on the list - in Sam’s head - was to take Emma to the Spring Festival Grounds, where it was all decorated with rose petals strewn about on the ground for Love Day.
He figured it would be a great opportunity to publicly “announce” his courtship with Emma. Not that he was trying to show off or flaunt his new love, but with all the phone calls and even love letters he’d gotten over the years from eligible bachelorettes in town, whenever word spread he was single again, he wanted it to be made known that he was no longer an eligible bachelor. It felt good. And besides, who doesn’t want to display their new relationship just a tiny bit in public?
Emma sure wanted to!
“Oooh a carousel!” she exclaimed with excitement as they drove up. “That’s new because I’ve never seen one here before.”
“You wanna ride on it?”
“Oh yes!” She expressed with a teeth clenched smile.
Sam chuckled at her cuteness as he parked the car and went around to open the door for her.
Emma instantly made a beeline for the carousel, but Sam gently stepped in front of her with a, “Hey,” stopping her in her tracks. He put his arms around her and said, “I just want you to know that today is all for you ok? Whatever you want to do, we’ll do it.”
She blushed. “Aww, but what about what you want to do?”
“Don’t worry about me,” he assured, giving her a kiss. “I just want you to have fun.”
“Well I can assure you I will with you by my side,” she kissed him back, “even if we just sat around all day doing nothing.”
“I concur,” he whispered, lightly touching her lips with his. “That’s how I know I’ll enjoy whatever you want to do.” He gazed into her eyes with loving sincerity.
“Oh Sam, you’re so sweet,” she said, returning the gaze. “I love you.”
“I love you too.”
After another passionate kiss, Sam asked while pulling away, “You ready for that carousel ride now?”
“Yes!”
Neither of the two lovers had been on a carousel since their childhood days, so riding it as an adult and rediscovering it made it all the more exciting. Sam got onto the very manly animal: A lion. Emma chose a beautiful blue/grey horse.
“Lookin’ good babe!” she called out to him when they were settled, though she was more admiring his lovely bum than how sexy he looked riding a lion.
Once the Carousel jerked into motion it startled Sam a bit. Oh boy this is going to be fun! Reminds me of the State Fair back in Indiana. I miss those days...
“Good boy!”
“Oh gosh Sam you're so silly!”
But soon she found herself rubbing the fake horse's plastic mane saying, “Aww, you’re a good girl too my pretty.”
“Ride like the wind Simba!” Sam randomly shouted out.
What? Emma thought with a chuckle.
The carousel ride lasted for about ten minutes and both were a little sad when it was over. Sam offered to pay for another ride, but Emma politely declined and told him she wanted to try something else out.
The Love Tester Machine.
“Oh boy,” Sam groaned as they stopped in front of it.
“Oh c’mon!” Emma cried, playfully slapping his shoulder. “Aren’t you just a teeny bit curious as to what it will say?”
“No, because no matter what it says it doesn’t truly define our relationship.”
“I know, but let’s try it just for fun. Please?”
Her sweet little beg was something he just couldn’t resist. “Oh alright,” he sighed, while flashing her a smile. He looked away secretly hoping it would be a great result.
Emma wouldn’t admit it, but she was praying for the same.
As the lights flashed rapidly up and down the machine while “scanning” and making some odd music that Sam hoped wasn’t supposed to be romantic, it ended with a happy little chime as the result lit up towards the top.
“Aww! YES!” Emma squealed, clasping her hands together.
Sam smiled, thinking about how fitting that result is of them.
“Well they sure got that right,” he exclaimed, scooping her into his arms and dipping her a bit with a kiss.
“Mmm,” Emma mumbled, savoring it.
As the kiss intensified, it seemed the energy from it caused the heart at the top of the Love Tester to light up brightly. Strange, they both thought, but quickly forgot it.
“See,” Sam concluded the kiss with, “nothing to worry about.”
“What!? You were the one that was worried, not me!”
“I think we both were.”
They laughed in confession.
After that they casually walked around the festival, arms around each other, chatting and enjoying one another’s company. Also admiring the brilliantly colored Spring blooms and the weather.
“It’s really a lovely day out,” Emma observed. “I was afraid it’d be a little chilly.”
“Yeah,” Sam agreed, “it couldn’t have been more beautiful for such a day.” He kissed the top of her head, hoping she sensed the double meaning.
“I just wanna hold you like this forever,” she whispered, “so you don’t go leaping on me. Not today.”
He chuckled with a warm heart. “Don’t you worry,” he squeezed her hand in assurance. “I’m not going anywhere right now.”
“But how do you know that?”
“I just know.”
Comforted, she smiled and snuggled him tighter. There was never a safer place in the all the world than in his arms.
As they approached the giant fountain in the middle of the park, Emma let herself go from Sam to do something she always wanted to do, but never had the nerve because she didn’t like drawing attention to herself. However at this time, in this moment with Sam, she didn’t care what anyone thought. She just felt so darn happy!
She stepped up onto the seating edge of the fountain and began walking on it, balancing herself in the process. Sam loved hearing her cute giggles as she did so, but the natural protector in him caused him to step closer and gently take her hand. “Easy there,” he encouraged, “wouldn’t want you to lose balance and fall.”
“You’re sweet Sam, but I’m not that high off the ground silly.”
She was right. “I know…” he mumbled, but soon redeemed himself. “Then allow me to escort you around the fountain my lady.”
Blushing, she nodded.
Sam couldn’t deny the appealing view at his level, Emma’s hips swaying from side to side during her balancing strut. It tempted him. So much to the point that he leaped up onto the fountain behind her and playfully ordered, “Come here you,” as Emma let out a little squeal upon his grasp.
Picking her up by those elegant, curvy hips, he twirled her around in the circles; wishing he could dance with her in the water at this very moment, but of course no. Among their laughs, he raised her up high to where the sun rays shone through the falling water creating sparkles all over her body.
Emma leaned herself back, arms outstretched, taking in this glorious moment. Never had she felt so happy in all her life.
Once his arms began to ache, Sam gently lowered her down and they continued chuckling as he pulled her in close.
“That was fun!” Emma exclaimed.
“It was...and you looked so beautiful through it all!”
To be continued...
Love Day
Part 2
After a quick lunch break with food from the concession stand, Sam and Emma hung out on the swings to allow their stomachs to settle a bit. They talked about Sam’s leaping and how they were going to handle it being a couple now. Even some concerns came up.
“So,” Emma began, “do you think there are any other leapers out there? I mean, in this world?”
Sam looked thoughtful. “I dunno. It’s very possible.”
“You can’t sense them? Or Al?”
“No,” he replied. “We don’t have that ability. As far as I know I was the only leaper on Earth, well, the only good leaper. There were those evil leapers."
“Oh yeah…”
“I doubt they’ve been able to track me here though. That is, if they have been tracking me.”
“I sure hope not!” Emma exclaimed. “I forgot about those evil leapers. But seriously though, I thought your leaping was based on your experiment that went wrong. So, does that mean someone else somewhere on Earth had the same idea so therefore the same mishap?”
Sam half shrugged. “It’s possible the Devil used his power to inspire someone to create a similar invention to push his agenda. I dunno.”
“The Devil? His agenda?”
“Yeah,” he answered her with a serious look. “That’s who the evil leapers were really working for. He was using them to stop me and all the good I was doing.”
Emma’s brows furrowed. “But...why would God allow that? If you’re doing His work and He is all powerful, why doesn’t he just send the Devil and his evil leapers away for good? Or better yet, have never allowed them the ability to leap as well!”
Sam wondered the same thing in the past. “Because there always has to be an opposition in all things,” he answered. “If not, how would we know the good from the evil? How would we learn and grow through our hardships? It’s all part of the laws of the universe. Laws God put into place.”
Emma nodded. “I see,” she said, having never thought of that. “I guess God really does work in mysterious ways that are sometimes difficult for our mortal minds to understand.”
“Indeed.”
There was a bit of silence as Emma glanced far off into the distance before her. “I pray the evil leapers never find you here,” she said. “I don’t want them to hurt you, or disturb the great work you’re doing.”
“Perhaps,” Sam contemplated, “that’s another reason why I was sent here.”
They stared at each other for a moment, thinking on that, until Emma smiled in thankfulness at the fact. Sam did the same.
After swinging for a bit, Emma decided to jump on the trampoline, but Sam wasn’t so sure about that. I don’t know if my old body can handle that anymore! Instead, he took notice of some pretty wildflowers growing and decided to pick one for Emma.
It smelled lovely!
“What are you doing Sam?” Emma asked breathlessly.
He turned to face her. “Just taking in the aroma of this lovely flower I picked for you.”
“Aww,” she expressed. “That’s sweet, but you know Sam, you don’t have to keep impressing me like that. It’s me.” She winked.
“I know,” he blushed, “I just do it because I love you so much.”
Her heart always melted hearing that so she couldn’t argue with it.
“Come and get on here with me,” she beckoned. “It’s much more fun with two people jumping.”
“Oh, well...I dunno…”
“You’re not too old for this! Come on!”
Wow, she can read my mind now too? He looked upon her with loving fascination.
Still, he couldn’t help looking over his shoulder or out in the park a few times to see if Al showed up. Not that he necessarily wanted him to right now, but he’d gotten so used to it happening it was pretty much expected. Perhaps he’s learned to show some respect for me in my new relationship, he thought with a smirk. Good boy! He then joined Emma on the trampoline.
“Yay!” Emma cheered as he got on. “Now, let’s do a BIG jump together!”
“Oh boy...shouldn’t we start with some little jumps first?”
“No way! You got this Sam! GO!”
Once they bounced and shot upward…
“Holy cow!” Sam cried, while Emma just laughed. They must’ve flown about fifty feet into the air!
The landing was even more epic. Their feet practically touched the ground!
Both had forgotten how much fun trampolines were, despite their stomachs feeling a bit ticklish from all the motion.
During one shot into the air in particular, Sam stared into Emma’s ecstatic eyes with inexpressible love. In that moment, high in the air, the sun shining behind her and lighting up her face, she looked like an angel. A gift sent from above. He realized then and there that her eyes, her face, her whole entire being were the only ones he ever want to look at for all eternity.
He was in awe over how sure he felt spending the rest of his life with her, since only being in the beginning of their courtship. But in all actuality, they’d been together for the better part of two years. This wasn’t rushing into anything at all.
After resting themselves from their joyous time on the trampoline, the music over in the dancing area called out to them. So of course...they had to dance!
Even though Emma considered herself a horrible dancer already, compared to Sam...she was really horrible!
“Oh your dancing is not that bad,” Sam complimented among her mumbled insecurities.
“Thanks, but I totally dance like a white girl and you know it!”
He chuckled.
“Where’d you get all your moves from?”
Honestly, he couldn’t remember. It just came back to him throughout his leaps. “My photographic memory I guess,” he simply replied. “I see a dance once, I remember it for life.”
“So jealous!”
“Oh it can be a curse sometimes so, don’t be too jealous.”
Once the fatigue kicked in, Emma touched Sam’s arm breathlessly and suggested, “How about we slow dance now?”
Taking her into his arms in the normal position he said, “But this song isn’t a slow one.” He winked.
“Oh well I’m sure we can figure out how to slowly dance to it,” she playfully countered with.
And winked in return for good measure.
Sam grinned. “You’re cute when you do that,” he couldn’t help saying.
“Now Miss Simself, follow my lead, and I’ll show you a dance this world has never seen.”
Emma’s cheeks grew beat red. She liked the sound of that!
And fortunately for them, a slow song had just started playing.
The sun had set just before the song and the dance ended. A couple of onlookers clapped at their beautiful performance.
Sam then leaned in and gave Emma a peck on the lips.
“You were fantastic!” he complimented.
“Thanks,” she smiled. “It helps when you have a good leader.”
****
After a quick dinner at the Diner, the two hurried to catch the latest hit movie showing at the Theater.
As they entered the building they were blissfully unaware of a certain set of eyes taking notice of them.
“What are you starting at?” Maya Abbot asked her husband in annoyance. She saw his head turn abruptly when she was in the middle of talking to him. “It better not have been that girl’s big bo'oty!”
“No!” he instantly replied. “It’s the man she’s with. He...reminds me of someone.” He obviously couldn’t divulge his spying missions to his wife and sometimes that bothered him.
I need to see what he does on this date, he thought, it could reveal a lot more about him. Though so far his spying on Sam hadn’t revealed anything too alarming. The worst thing he discovered is that Sam talks to himself, but then again who doesn’t from time to time. Still, something about the Doctor intrigued him though and he had to keep investigating. Once I get Maya home I’ll pretend I’ve been called into work and head straight back here!
****
The movie was a delight. It had a little bit of everything: Action, comedy, and romance.
On the way out of theater room, Sam took notice of a doorway that led to the actual theater stage. Feeling daring, and on a romantic high, he gripped Emma’s hand and said, “Come, follow me,” as they headed for the door. “I’ve always wanted to do this!”
Giggling the two sneakily headed backstage and found the darkest and most secretive spot they could. Then they made out passionately, rolling into the curtains a bit, often shh-ing each other to keep quiet when laughing. Sam wanted more than anything to make love to her in this setting, but of course that’d have to wait and it was ok. He could wait. She was worth it.
After that pleasurable experience, the two stepped out into the darkness of the night again, blushing, and paused to stare at the stars for a moment. Sam couldn’t help thinking about his mother, brother, and sister back on Earth. Wishing he could introduce them to Emma.
“Gosh they’re beautiful tonight,” Emma breathed. “The sky is completely clear.”
“What do you say we watch them for a while,” Sam suggested. And that’s just what they did.
After that they took a romantic photo together to capture the memory of this lovely day.
“Man,” Sam whispered, stroking her cheek. “I’m having the hardest time saying goodbye to you tonight.”
“Me too,” Emma said, tenderly placing her hand upon his outstretched arm.
“I’ll never forget this day,” he said. “I had the most lovely time with you.”
“And I with you,” Emma smiled. “It’s certainly been the best date I ever had!”
Sam gazed into her eyes for a moment and said, “I can honestly say the same.”
“Oh Sam…”
“I wanna spend the rest of my life with you Emma! When I leap back here you’re the first person I want to see.”
“I wanna spend the rest of mine with you too Sam! And don't worry...I will be.”
“I love you!” they both expressed at the same time as they engaged in one final kiss before heading back to the car and saying goodbye.
In the shadows by the theater, the great spy Carl Abbot looked away from the couple with a sigh. Yeah there’s nothing to worry about with this Sam Beckett, he concluded. He’s just a normal guy. A good man and citizen. And a good girl is possibly about to become his wife. I don’t see why Bruce was so worried about him to begin with. This investigation is over.
****
The air was still too chilly at night to have the top down on his car, but Sam didn’t even notice it. He cracked a smile as he ultimately decided, “Yup. I’m going to marry her.” His heart fluttered with excitement.
He had to find the perfect ring quick and then propose. Hopefully before his next leap. But first things first, he had to remind himself, he needed to do the proper thing and ask her parents for her hand in marriage.
That song was perfect!
So glad Sam gets his happy ever after. They’re adorable. Love the poses and him asking her dad! That’s two dads today if you’re keeping up with bekkasan’s simself
*Fairy Jared and Vampire Connor*
The Cowboy and the Mermaid
**HEY!! I was shocked to see no proposal!?!
**I love the carousel, you can get great expressions and actions out of it!
**WHY do we always rub the horses when on a carousel? I always find myself petting them!
**A Simba joke...nice one Sam!
**Did they NOT top out the love tester? that result is not a topper...please tell me they got close to the top!
**They do look happy!! Luckily they arn’t in my save...they may actually stay happy in your story!
**ohhhhhh a part 2!
**Evil leapers....*intrigued*
**Ah but Emma...there is no good without evil...no light without darkness..
**Be impressed Emma, that is a $600 flower!!
**It scares me how high they get on the trampoline!
**I prefer slow dancing too Emma...
**Sam sire does “talk to himself” right Al!
**Wonderful love day date!!
**Still no proposal.....
**great updates!!
*Fairy Jared and Vampire Connor*
I have a little bit of time so here it goes.
Your The Inspiration is one of my favorite songs..... gee thanks Em now I'll have that song stuck in my head all day
I love how Emma is loking at Sam in this pic.
Awww how sweet that Sam wants to announce his courtship.
I know how Emma feels. Some of my favorite moments is just veggin out & doing nothing with my guy by me.
Not a surprise that Sam and Emma got such a good result on the Love Machine.
That's not a hint for a future storyline is it?????????
Glad to see that Carl is ending his investigation of Sam. Hopefully he will be able to convince Bruce to leave the happy couple ALONE!
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I know right? I keep expecting Sam to Leap!
I'm SO sorry!
@ZeeGee Saw your new video posted and...WOW!!!
I do keep up with @bekkasan 's story so that was cute of you to say.
I had to give Sam a happily ever after. He deserves one!
Thank you always for the sweet comments.
@bekkasan ^I loved this reply so much!
It goes without saying, but I'm a sap for romance too.
@Charlottesmom I know! So sorry again that there wasn't a proposal.
They didn't top out the Love Tester (which is cr'ap!
Yay! Someone pointed out the Simba comment!
Ohhh yeah, you haven't watched Season 5 of QL yet huh? You'll learn about the Evil Leapers.
Was that a $600 flower?? I didn't know...
Thank you for all the sweet comments.
@mycami21 You're The Inspiration has always been one of my favorite songs too!
Yup. Hubby and I have some of our best moments just vegging out, watching shows, and laughing too.
Future storyline hint? No.
I'm still trying to figure out how the conversation is going to go when Carl tells Bruce he didn't discover anything odd about Sam and is ending the investigation...
Thank you for the comments.
@simscognito Hey!
Yeah...it was kind of the idea to get my readers thinking he would leap.
But seriously though, I couldn't have him leap in the middle of Love Day! That would be awful!
Thank you.
These last few weeks have not been great, but as Sam says, 'even darkness must pass...' or something like that.
Anyway, I'm also secretly a sappy romance fan too, but don't tell anyone.
@MistyZBA , You can see her videos in her thread...this is Em’s Sam story thread (an awesome story BTW...)
*Fairy Jared and Vampire Connor*
Enjoy!
Meeting the Parents
Sam paced around his living room anxiously asking, "C'mon Al, where are you?"
It'd been two days since that wonderful Valentine's Day...Err, Love Day...with Emma and Sam was sure Al would've checked in by now, especially since it was nearing a week since they last talked. He was dying to tell him of his plan to propose to Emma! If only there were a way to communicate with him first on my end, he lamented while rubbing his forehead; that having been a wish for years during all his leaping around. I mean, I know I asked him to give me and Emma some privacy, but...I didn't mean for him to disappear for this long! Something was wrong, he could feel it.
Or maybe that feeling mostly came from his uneasiness over whether the new day placed before him would be the one where he'd leap again...to a place only God knew where. I have to act fast, he'd thought, concerning the proposal. I can't wait any longer! Of course he knew he could despite leaping soon, Emma wasn't going anywhere, but it was his excitement that mostly pushed him. He couldn't wait any longer to ask her to be his, forever. But it sure would be nice to tell my best friend about it first...
********************
The next morning there was still no sign of Al. But Sam had to push his concerns aside and head on over to the local jewelry shop to pick out a ring for his dear Emma.
He wondered if he should wait and just have her pick out the ring of her choice, since they'd hinted at getting married anyway, but he really wanted this to be a surprise! Plus he found comfort in the fact that the ring could be exchanged for another of equal or lesser value if she happened to not like it, but he had a feeling she was going to LOVE the one that his eyes suddenly fixated upon.
It was almost like fate was trying to tell him something; he swore he could see a glittering halo resting above it. It was gorgeous, just like her, he thought, and the perfect ring.
********************
The following morning a bird was singing its heart out, high in the tree outside Sam's bedroom window. The earlier the sun began to rise at this time of year, the earlier the bird would start singing. Sometimes it bothered Sam, but other times he found it a pleasurable sound to wake up to. This world's Robin for sure!
As he started opening his eyes, finding that he was still in his own bed and rejoicing a bit, they suddenly caught hold of a figure standing in the corner of the room. He flinched for a moment, until he saw the cigar smoke rising above the figure's head. "Al!?" he cried, his vision finally coming into focus. "Geez!"
"Sorry kid," Al expressed for startling him.
"Where on Earth have you been!?" he asked harshly, throwing the covers off and jumping out of bed to greet his friend.
"Hey, you asked me to give you and Emma some space so I did. Plus I found it a great opportunity to have some long, overdue alone time with Beth." He smirked as his blushing cheeks lit up his unusually pale face.
"I appreciate that Al," Sam paused, "I really do, but I didn't expect you to disappear for a whole week! You kinda had me worried..."
Al blew out another puff of smoke as he said, "Well, some things came up that I couldn't avoid." He looked away, hoping to drive away any more inquiry.
Shrugging it off, Sam started with a bright grin, "There's something I've been dying to tell you," until he suddenly took notice of Al's drab clothing which was...odd. Very odd.
Then as he studied his face it looked somber, with a solemn expression written upon it.
"Are you alright?" he asked, a knot developing in his stomach.
Al waved off the obvious concern he could sense from his friend. "Yeah, I'm alright kid," he replied. "Just been feeling a little...sick lately." He tried to not wince in pain as he rested his hand on his hip.
"Sick as in...how sick?"
"It's nothing serious Sam..."
Nevertheless, Sam took a step forward to take a closer look at him, which caused Al to lean back a bit.
"You don't look so good. What symptoms have you been having?"
"Now, don't go all doctoring on me kid," he asked, "My doctor back home is taking care of me so don't you worry about a thing." He drew in another puff of smoke.
Doctor? Sam thought. Since when does he see a doctor? Al had never been fond of them since returning home after being a POW in Vietnam. Something must really be wrong then. But he wondered... "A VA doctor?"
Al blew out the smoke slowly. "Of course," he seemed hesitant to reply.
"But you hate VA doctors."
"Well," he paused, 🐸🐸🐸🐸'king his head a bit, "this one I like."
"And why is that?" Sam asked, folding his arms with a smirk. "Because she's a woman?"
"No!" he countered. "An old fart actually. Although, I'd prefer it if he was a woman."
Sam rolled his eyes.
"But seriously there's nothing to worry about kid. I'm in good hands and will be on the mend soon. So, what was it you wanted to tell me?"
Having to accept that, Sam pushed his concerns aside and allowed his excitement to resurface; a huge grin appearing on his face again. "Ok...umm," he stammered, trying to find the right way to announce it. "Al, I'm going to ask Emma to marry me."
Al's eyes widened and his eyebrows shot up as he removed the cigar from his mouth. "Really!?"
"Yes!"
"Wow," he whispered, thinking for a moment. "That's exciting news. I'm happy for you kid. Really, I am. Emma is one heck of a lady, but," he paused, hating to see Sam's face fall in doing so, "are you sure that marrying her is really the best idea?"
In that moment Sam tried to stop his mouth from dropping, feeling incredibly dumbfounded by Al's response. "Uh," he began, "I've never been more sure about anything in all my life!" Carefully he studied Al's eyes, trying to read if he really meant that. "Besides I...I thought you were rooting for this to happen all along!"
"I was, I was," Al confirmed, "mostly that you'd hook up with her and believe me kid I've never been more proud of you since you finally decided to pursue the relationship."
He then stopped to rub at his stomach. "But marriage...that's a huge commitment!"
"Yes Al, if anyone's fully aware of that it's you!" he declared, partially rolling his eyes.
"What I mean to say is...it's a huge commitment for someone like you who leaps around in time, and to other universes obviously, for you to keep. I mean," he winced again, "What if God decides to send you to some other universe huh? You know how unpredictable He is. He could smite that bracelet of yours to dust if He wanted to! And then you'd leave that poor woman destitute with your children and--"
"Al," Sam calmed, going to place a hand on his shoulder, but remembering he couldn't. "Do you think I haven't thought about that same thing? I've prayed so long and hard about this. He won't send me out of this universe. He won't," he assured. "This is where I'm meant to stay. He's told me that," he expressed, holding his hands to his heart.
"Marrying Emma feels right. It IS right! And I can't live another minute without her by my side; without having her in my future."
Al looked into Sam's eyes with slight tears, touched by his words.
"I'm tired of not having a family to leap back to Al. I need a family. My own family! And she's the one I want to create it with. I love her. She's my other half, and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. That's why I'm going to propose."
With a nod, Al smiled at Sam proudly and happily surrendered, "Ok kid. I support you 100 percent. You definitely have my blessing."
"Thanks Al," Sam expressed with glistening eyes. "And...I want you to be my best man."
Al grinned again, feeling touched. "Best man? Aren't you forgetting that no one can see me?"
"No...I'll most likely ask my buddy Liam to be my best man, but," he smiled at Al lovingly, "you're the best man."
Once again Al felt a deep warmth inside his heart and tried desperately to hide it. "I'd be honored Sam," he expressed. "I'd hug you, but with me being a hologram and all..."
"Yeah," Sam chuckled.
There was a bit of silence as the two exchanged glances at each other, until Al winced in pain again, stepping away, and pulling out the Handlink to open the chamber door. "Well, I better be going."
"Are you sure you're alright?" Sam couldn't help asking.
"Yeah, I just need to rest for a bit." The door opened from behind him. "Take care kid. I'll be back as soon as I'm able and I want to hear all about the proposal."
"Will do. You take care too Al."
As Al turned to enter through the doorway and Sam turned in goodbye, an unexpected sound rang throughout the air...
Frrrrrrrrt
"Ooh yeah that felt good!" Al breathed in relief.
In an awkward surprise, Sam slowly turned around. "Wow Al. Did you really just--"
"Chill out Sam. It's not like you can smell it! I'm a hologram remember?"
Hands on his hips, Sam simply looked down and shook his head.
"Oof, but I can smell it," Al admitted, waving his hand around. "See ya later kid." He quickly stepped over the threshold and the door closed.
Sam then burst out laughing.
"See ya Al."
********************
The next morning Sam woke up bright and early. He phoned Emma and told her he would be gone all day attending a seminar on Concierge Medicine (which he fully intended to do one of these days) and hated to lie to her, but surprising her with the proposal would definitely make up for it. He also phoned Catarina to let her know he'd be absent as well. I really can't go anywhere for long without letting her know...
Last night he looked up on the internet the residents of Sunset Valley - Wasn't Sunset Valley the name of the city Thornton and Morgana lived in, in that other world? Huh. Must be a popular city name in this universe. - and found the Simself's residence address. It would be a four hour drive, so Sam had to make it a quick trip in order to be back by sundown.
As he entered the car and got comfortable in the seat, he gripped the steering wheel for a moment, taking in a few deep breaths.
He'd never forget how nerve wracking it was meeting Donna's parents for the first time and he didn't feel any different now. He did feel confident that Emma's parents would like him, but he wondered if that feeling would change when he'd inform them of his "work" situation. Obviously he'd have to devote a lot of time to his "work" and Emma would be left alone to care for the kids. He's kind of like a soldier, sometimes called on deployment, so their daughter would be living the life of a military wife. Some parents don't want that kind of lifestyle for their children (and grandchildren) so he hoped and prayed they'd be understanding.
Nevertheless he was really looking forward to meeting the people who gave his sweet Emma life and raised her to be the wonderful woman she is now. "Here goes nothing," he whispered as he started the car, revved it up, and drove out on his way.
**********************
Emma's parents home was a charming sight to behold. It was everything Sam imagined it would be.
A quaint, Victorian style home, complete with a backyard and small pond; a stone bridge over it leading towards the cutest little gazebo.
To top it off the whole lot was adorned with many types of flowers, each blooming with a different color from the rainbow. It was a gorgeous place and it put a smile on Sam's face that he just couldn't hide.
It suddenly made him think of his parent's farm home back in Indiana. Tears began to well up as he thought of his mother, Tom, and Katie. Oh how he missed them so! How he loved them. He made a mental note to ask Al to deliver a message to them, especially since he'd be getting married soon. Hopefully!
He pulled his pants up and tucked in his shirt a bit more as he approached the door; the nervousness really settling in. C'mon Sam, it's going to be alright! There's nothing to be nervous about. If they are anything like Emma, they'll be wonderful. Just take a deep breath...in...and out.
Gently, he knocked on the door.
Within a few seconds, Emma's father answered the door. "Hello," he greeted the stranger. "What can I do for you?" Emma's mother then appeared beside him in curiosity.
Sam hoped he didn't have the most ridiculous smile upon his face. "Good day Mr. and Mrs. Simself," he greeted. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything. I'm Sam Beckett, you're--"
"Oh yes!" Emma's mother expressed with excitement, stepping forward. "Hello Sam! Emma's told us so many wonderful things about you."
He blushed.
"Indeed," her husband agreed. "What can we do for you Sam?"
"Well," Sam paused, hands firmly resting in his pockets. "I wanted to ask for a moment of your time?"
"Certainly!" Emma's mother declared, "please come in!"
Emma's father stepped aside to allow Sam in and shot a glance at his wife.
"He's cute!" she mouthed to him, causing him to shake his head with a smile.
****
Emma's parents grew more impressed with Sam then they'd originally been, after talking with him for nearly an hour. It was a great pleasure getting to know him better. It almost felt like he was already part of the family, with the way they conversed so openly and felt so comfortable around each other.
When the moment came for Sam to ask for their permission and blessing in taking Emma's hand in marriage, her mother grinned brightly, holding back a squeal, while her father seemed to have some reservations. He admired the man for asking his permission and was certainly willing to give his blessing, but he wanted to ask Sam a few important questions before doing so.
"Do you feel you're at a place financially to take care of my daughter?"
"Yes Sir. Concierge Medicine pays well, along with my other job. I wish! And if those ever fall through I have many options to fall back on."
He nodded happily. "And it sounds like you enjoy children?"
"Very much so! I've waited a long time to have children of my own and I'm really looking forward to it."
Emma's mother smiled brightly at him again, thinking of more grandchildren.
Emma's dad went on. "So from what we understand from Emma you were married once before?"
Sam froze. He didn't expect that to come up.
He hoped his face didn't go pale as he looked down for a second and answered, "Yes sir."
"What happened there? If you don't mind me asking."
"Not at all. Well," he sighed, leaning back into the couch. "My work kept me away a lot and...it was hard on my wife." He gulped. "It was a situation that still saddens me to this day, one that we tried to fix - If I'd been given the opportunity - but I want you both to know that we separated on very good terms."
"So," Emma's dad began, leaning back into the couch as well. "Not trying to accuse you as being an uncommitted man, but there are certain traditions and values we live by in this family and...how do I know that you will be there for my daughter, regardless of your employment situation, and not give up on your marriage when times get hard?"
Emma's mother pursed her lips.
A valid question, Sam thought. All he could do now was say what was in his heart. "Mr. Simself," he leaned forward now, fingers woven together upon his knees. "I've never been one to make the same mistake twice. My past marriage was a very complicated situation and it was difficult for me to separate from it. I struggled for a long while after it happened. Marriage vows have always been sacred to me. I saw the devotion to those vows in my parents."
Tears began to well up in Emma's mother's eyes as she listened.
"That being said Sir, we didn't simply give up on our marriage...it just didn't work out."
There was a moment of silence.
"I love your daughter," Sam continued, "more than words can express. She stuck with me when times got hard in my life and I will spend the rest of mine doing the same for her. I promise you I will treat her well, I will support her and our children, I'll never give up on them and be there for them in every possible moment. I want to make a future with her and grow old with her. I go into this marriage for life. Please...I hope you'll trust me and the desires of my heart...as I humbly ask for your blessing."
For a few seconds Emma's parents exchanged glances with one another, while Sam's heart pounded and his brow perspired. He knew that most likely he would have to reveal the truth about him to them someday, but now was not the time.
When Emma's father finally spoke, his eyes lit up.
"Well then Sam...you have our blessing."
There were smiles abound as thanks were given, hands were shaken, and hugs were exchanged.
Finally for Sam...everything felt right in his world. He couldn't be more grateful!
Anyway, click HERE for the playlist of Cornelia and Agnes vids. It should play them all from start to finish, except the last one or two. I'm still working on it/them! Now! to read the new chapter!!!
Emily is that link ok or should I edit this post and direct her to my thread?
Glad you enjoyed the new chapter.
How's life going for you lately? Feel free to PM me anytime you need a listening ear. I hope all is well with your mom.
Forgot to say I laughed out loud at the fart
Well helllooooooo YA Al!
Emma and Sam fooling around
Sam's hand.
Feets!!
Sam running into this pretty kitty at the ring shop.
I can't say I wasn't surprised when this happened, but I was like, "Oh boy..."
And this picture to close it all off with.