Going to the stove and string the sauce Beth keeps her hands busy moving the meat around in the pan as well so it wont burn. Listing to him as she continued to cook. Giving a little nod about the dogs she felt a little odd not having them there but she'd been around Justin enough now not to be in a panic without the furry friends.
"Poor guys being left out. I'll have to send you home with a doggies bag for them."
Taking a small spoon and taking a taste of the sauce Beth gives another nod before going up to the cupboard and grabbing a few more spices and putting them into the pot. Catching Justin out of the corner of her eye Beth stops for a moment on what she was doing. Taking Justin in for a moment and how he was standing there a sudden moment her heart seemed to skip a beat. That was something that even startled her, she'd never seen Justin in this light before maybe today it was because she felt a little relaxed.
"You have...a little something hanging from your mouth there."
Not being able to help the smile that formed on her lips as a twinkle made its way through her eye. Bringing her attachen quickly back to her pot of sauce so she didn't keep staring and trying her best to push these new strange feelings away.
Hearing that Justin might not go back to brookshire took Beth a little off guard. Had something happened and he was told not to go back? Surely it was not of his own choosing. He never seemed like one to give up like that.
"Oh no, did something happen today?"
Hearing that Alec would watch Gage's apartment was nice. He was right Gage didn't have many friends so many it wasn't a surprise no body came but Sapphire would of thought at least Reese would have.
"Yeah if you could watch his apartment that would be great. Thanks Alec it means a lot and I know it will mean a lot to Gage too."
Trying to give her best smile for at least Alec's sake since he was trying she followed it with a little nod. Alec didn't seem all that bad not anymore anyways. He'd grown a lot since first coming to TJY and Sapphire could only think some of it hate to do with his girl as well.
Bringing her attahcen back to Gage Sapphire takes his hand in her and gives it a small squeeze. She tryed to be there for him the best she could and helped him along in life, but sometimes, somethings just needed to be found out on there own. Sapphire wanted to blame herself for this happening but some where deep inside she new better. now she could only sit and hope Gage would pull though and when he woke up...she'd be there for him again.
Feeling the arms slide around him Dan can instantly tell they are Jade's before she even said anything. The simple smell of her shampoo and the way she touched him said a thousand words and sent a thousand emotions through him.
Putting his hands up and locking his fingers with Jade's as he leans back just a little bit into her. He loved the way he felt around Jade, she made him feel so good, like he had a reason again.
"I think we are cuter than than...but thats just what I think."
Moving just a little so he could look over his shoulder better Dan giving a small kiss to Jade's lips and than to her nose his own eyes twinkling as his hat is tipped back a little. The smile on his lips growing even more.
"Hey there baby. How is my lovely wife to be this afternoon?"
9/26/10
May not be
"Mmm." Justin grins and nods. "Who doesn't like spaghetti? Smells great."
Slipping off his old sneakers, he wanders in behind Beth, noting that though casual, she was dressed quite a bit more nicely than he was. Following her into the kitchen, he leans on the counter, finding a stray piece of spaghetti that had escaped the boiling pot, and he fiddles with his absentmindedly.
"Naw," he replies, "They need baths and it was too much bother to get them together and into the truck tonight." He gives Beth a sidelong glance, wondering if she was bothered by the fact that Danitza and Zora were absent.
The piece of spaghetti snaps between his fingers, and he takes one half and gnaws on it, turning around to lean back against the counter and fold his arms with the uncooked noodle sticking from his mouth as if he were chewing on a blade of grass. Did he realize he was being much more relaxed and himself around her than normal? Maybe.
"I may not be going back to Brookshire," he muses.
Alec stops and turns around as Sapphire speaks to him and he looks at her thoughtfully before giving a little shrug. "Yeah well... from what I understand, he doesn't have too many friends who would show up. I guess that means he's lucky he's got you."
His thumb taps his helmet as he stands awkwardly, not really sure what to say or do now. "I'll um... keep an eye on his place while he's here, if... you want me to." He did feel strange... how did other people do things like this anyway?
"I will definitely accept your help," Jade agrees. Seeing the way Faith and Sparky looked at each other makes her smile all the more.
Saying she would see them both later, she continues her route to the barn, but takes another side trip before heading to the horse stall. Finding Dan near the stack of hay with no one else around, she comes up behind him, reaching up to sling her arms around his waste and kissing the back of his neck. "If we are half as cute as Sparky and Faith, we must both make everyone laugh."
She giggles and stands on her tiptoes to set her chin on his shoulder, bumping the rim of his hat. "Hi, Handsome."
Slipping off his old sneakers, he wanders in behind Beth, noting that though casual, she was dressed quite a bit more nicely than he was. Following her into the kitchen, he leans on the counter, finding a stray piece of spaghetti that had escaped the boiling pot, and he fiddles with his absentmindedly.
"Naw," he replies, "They need baths and it was too much bother to get them together and into the truck tonight." He gives Beth a sidelong glance, wondering if she was bothered by the fact that Danitza and Zora were absent.
The piece of spaghetti snaps between his fingers, and he takes one half and gnaws on it, turning around to lean back against the counter and fold his arms with the uncooked noodle sticking from his mouth as if he were chewing on a blade of grass. Did he realize he was being much more relaxed and himself around her than normal? Maybe.
"I may not be going back to Brookshire," he muses.
Alec stops and turns around as Sapphire speaks to him and he looks at her thoughtfully before giving a little shrug. "Yeah well... from what I understand, he doesn't have too many friends who would show up. I guess that means he's lucky he's got you."
His thumb taps his helmet as he stands awkwardly, not really sure what to say or do now. "I'll um... keep an eye on his place while he's here, if... you want me to." He did feel strange... how did other people do things like this anyway?
"I will definitely accept your help," Jade agrees. Seeing the way Faith and Sparky looked at each other makes her smile all the more.
Saying she would see them both later, she continues her route to the barn, but takes another side trip before heading to the horse stall. Finding Dan near the stack of hay with no one else around, she comes up behind him, reaching up to sling her arms around his waste and kissing the back of his neck. "If we are half as cute as Sparky and Faith, we must both make everyone laugh."
She giggles and stands on her tiptoes to set her chin on his shoulder, bumping the rim of his hat. "Hi, Handsome."
Caring
Hearing Alec's words about being an ex-agent makes her cringe a little but a small smile forms a little on her lips anyways knowing he was trying to make her feel better. She was thankful for him at least trying.
Seeing he was turning to leave again Sapphire fishes for a moment before looking up again at Alec.
"Alec...thank you for showing your cared and coming to see Gage. Your the only one that has so far."
She new maybe her words seemed a little bitter that no one else had bothered to even call about Gage but its not how she meant it. She was tired, and stressed she could only hope Alec understand she was thankful that he came and showed he cared.
Keeping her hand linked with Sparky the walk back to the ranch was enjoyable. Coming to the bunk house and come across Jade Faith couldn't help her smile that grew even more than it already had.
Letting her hand raise and sparkle even more in the sun Faith couldn't help the small chuckle that escaped her lips as she returned the hug to Jade. She felt so happy and it was so nice to have someone return the excitement with them. Though she didn't care what others said Faith was still nervous about it.
"I am sure I will need some help when planning happens, and I'd love to have you help me Jade. As long as your let me help you when you and Dan finally pick a date."
Faith couldn't be happier to know she would soon really be part of the family, and to know she got to spend the rest of her life with the man of her dreams. Nothing could seem more perfect nor would she want it any other way.
Looking up at Sparky her eyes were wide, big and bright. So much love and emotion shined in them. So much could be told with one look on how she felt, there was no denying her love for him.
Mixing the sauce that was on the stove Beth continues to get dinner ready as some meatballs were sizzling in a pan. Cooking again for more than just her was nice, and not thinking about heating up a TV dinner was even better.
Hearing the door bell Beth is pulled from her thoughts and looks up from the food. Giving a smile knowing who it was Beth head for the door. Dressed in a nice green top, and a pare of black pants her hair layed around her shoulders.
"Hey Justin...come on in I was just making dinner. I hope you like spaghetti."
Opening the door a little more to let Justin in Beth closes the door behind and before making her way back to the kitchen to check on the dinner. Only now realizing both the Dog's weren't with them.
"Deiced...to keep the dogs home? I didn't mind if they came too."
Seeing he was turning to leave again Sapphire fishes for a moment before looking up again at Alec.
"Alec...thank you for showing your cared and coming to see Gage. Your the only one that has so far."
She new maybe her words seemed a little bitter that no one else had bothered to even call about Gage but its not how she meant it. She was tired, and stressed she could only hope Alec understand she was thankful that he came and showed he cared.
Keeping her hand linked with Sparky the walk back to the ranch was enjoyable. Coming to the bunk house and come across Jade Faith couldn't help her smile that grew even more than it already had.
Letting her hand raise and sparkle even more in the sun Faith couldn't help the small chuckle that escaped her lips as she returned the hug to Jade. She felt so happy and it was so nice to have someone return the excitement with them. Though she didn't care what others said Faith was still nervous about it.
"I am sure I will need some help when planning happens, and I'd love to have you help me Jade. As long as your let me help you when you and Dan finally pick a date."
Faith couldn't be happier to know she would soon really be part of the family, and to know she got to spend the rest of her life with the man of her dreams. Nothing could seem more perfect nor would she want it any other way.
Looking up at Sparky her eyes were wide, big and bright. So much love and emotion shined in them. So much could be told with one look on how she felt, there was no denying her love for him.
Mixing the sauce that was on the stove Beth continues to get dinner ready as some meatballs were sizzling in a pan. Cooking again for more than just her was nice, and not thinking about heating up a TV dinner was even better.
Hearing the door bell Beth is pulled from her thoughts and looks up from the food. Giving a smile knowing who it was Beth head for the door. Dressed in a nice green top, and a pare of black pants her hair layed around her shoulders.
"Hey Justin...come on in I was just making dinner. I hope you like spaghetti."
Opening the door a little more to let Justin in Beth closes the door behind and before making her way back to the kitchen to check on the dinner. Only now realizing both the Dog's weren't with them.
"Deiced...to keep the dogs home? I didn't mind if they came too."
Waiting at the door
Justin grins a little - he must be tired if he wasn't able to mask it over the phone. "It's been quite the day," he admits. "But no problem - dinner sounds good and I'd be glad to look at pictures with you."
The phone call didn't need to last much longer than that. It was already well into the evening, so Justin immediately got up to get ready to go. The dogs would stay home this time - it would be good to see how Beth reacted now to just him without the security of her furry friends.
Wandering to his closet, Justin scans his shirts. He pauses though and looks down at himself. His t-shirt was worn but clean. His jeans were a bit tattered with a hole just starting above one knee and they were faded, but for all practical purposes, they were clean too. He really didn't feel like anything else tonight. Maybe it was time Beth saw one level deeper anyway. He was alright enough to go, eat and assist. But he was tired, and it had been a long day. Why pretend otherwise?
Closing his closet, Justin ambles back to the living room to find his socks and sneakers. Fifteen minutes later, he was on the road, heading for Beth's. This time he knew where he was going so he wound up just a few minutes early instead of late. Standing at the door, he rings the bell and waits while fiddling with his car keys.
Hearing what had really happened, Alec's eyebrows rise just a little. The first words that came to mind were, "Well, that was stupid," but he refrains. He knew better than to say that to Gage's girlfriend. And he did feel sorry. Mostly for Sapphire. She was nice and it was obvious she was worried about Gage.
"He'll pull through." Alec nods with confidence. "A bullet to the head is the only way to take down ex-Agency." It didn't seem to come out as well as it had sounded in his head and he clears his throat a bit awkwardly. "Okay, well um... thanks for filling me in. I guess um... I'll check back again sometime."
The time available for the picnic seemed all too short and Sparky didn't want to leave the cozy little spot, but he knew they had to. He had to finish out the work day, whether his head was in the clouds or not, and he didn't want Faith to overextend herself either.
Walking back to the ranch hand-in-hand, it was hard to believe that things were different now. They weren't, but they were. Nothing had really changed, but it was official now and that was good enough. Sparky didn't know how he'd break the news to his brothers, but no matter what they said, he was going to hold his ground. They could think whatever they wanted, and he wasn't going to change his mind.
Ambling back towards Faith's bunkhouse, the first person who sees them is Jade. She was just on her way to the barn to go for a ride, but stops and waves at them. "Hey, you two." She grins, having known that they were going to have their own picnic today. "Have a nice time?"
"Mm-hmm." Sparky nods as they approach, then stops. "Sure did." He smiles, giving Faith a sidelong glance.
Jade catches it and quirks an eyebrow. "Alright, what are you up to, Sparky?"
Sparky chuckles and shakes his head. "Nothing."
"Right. I see that glint in your eye." Jade folds her arms. "Out with it, come on."
Sparky looks to Faith again and shrugs. It wasn't like they could keep this a secret. He lifts up her hand so Jade can see.
Jade immediately spots the ring and her eyes widen. Giving an excited little shriek, she bounces and gives Faith a hug, then Sparky a big kiss on the cheek. "Oh, congratulations!" She claps her hands then takes a closer look at the ring. "It's gorgeous! I'm so happy for you two! This is so exciting!"
Sparky can't help but laugh at his niece's bubbly enthusiasm. "Well we think so," he agrees teasingly.
Jade giggles. "Do you know when the big day is?"
Sparky shakes his head. "Not yet. I figure I better see if I get killed before now and then."
Jade is confused for a moment then rolls her eyes. She knew he was referring to Jim and her dad. "Yeah, well, if I can survive being engaged to Dan, it'll be a piece of cake for you two." Doing a little hop again, she has to give Faith another hug. "If you need any help with anything, just say the word."
The phone call didn't need to last much longer than that. It was already well into the evening, so Justin immediately got up to get ready to go. The dogs would stay home this time - it would be good to see how Beth reacted now to just him without the security of her furry friends.
Wandering to his closet, Justin scans his shirts. He pauses though and looks down at himself. His t-shirt was worn but clean. His jeans were a bit tattered with a hole just starting above one knee and they were faded, but for all practical purposes, they were clean too. He really didn't feel like anything else tonight. Maybe it was time Beth saw one level deeper anyway. He was alright enough to go, eat and assist. But he was tired, and it had been a long day. Why pretend otherwise?
Closing his closet, Justin ambles back to the living room to find his socks and sneakers. Fifteen minutes later, he was on the road, heading for Beth's. This time he knew where he was going so he wound up just a few minutes early instead of late. Standing at the door, he rings the bell and waits while fiddling with his car keys.
Hearing what had really happened, Alec's eyebrows rise just a little. The first words that came to mind were, "Well, that was stupid," but he refrains. He knew better than to say that to Gage's girlfriend. And he did feel sorry. Mostly for Sapphire. She was nice and it was obvious she was worried about Gage.
"He'll pull through." Alec nods with confidence. "A bullet to the head is the only way to take down ex-Agency." It didn't seem to come out as well as it had sounded in his head and he clears his throat a bit awkwardly. "Okay, well um... thanks for filling me in. I guess um... I'll check back again sometime."
The time available for the picnic seemed all too short and Sparky didn't want to leave the cozy little spot, but he knew they had to. He had to finish out the work day, whether his head was in the clouds or not, and he didn't want Faith to overextend herself either.
Walking back to the ranch hand-in-hand, it was hard to believe that things were different now. They weren't, but they were. Nothing had really changed, but it was official now and that was good enough. Sparky didn't know how he'd break the news to his brothers, but no matter what they said, he was going to hold his ground. They could think whatever they wanted, and he wasn't going to change his mind.
Ambling back towards Faith's bunkhouse, the first person who sees them is Jade. She was just on her way to the barn to go for a ride, but stops and waves at them. "Hey, you two." She grins, having known that they were going to have their own picnic today. "Have a nice time?"
"Mm-hmm." Sparky nods as they approach, then stops. "Sure did." He smiles, giving Faith a sidelong glance.
Jade catches it and quirks an eyebrow. "Alright, what are you up to, Sparky?"
Sparky chuckles and shakes his head. "Nothing."
"Right. I see that glint in your eye." Jade folds her arms. "Out with it, come on."
Sparky looks to Faith again and shrugs. It wasn't like they could keep this a secret. He lifts up her hand so Jade can see.
Jade immediately spots the ring and her eyes widen. Giving an excited little shriek, she bounces and gives Faith a hug, then Sparky a big kiss on the cheek. "Oh, congratulations!" She claps her hands then takes a closer look at the ring. "It's gorgeous! I'm so happy for you two! This is so exciting!"
Sparky can't help but laugh at his niece's bubbly enthusiasm. "Well we think so," he agrees teasingly.
Jade giggles. "Do you know when the big day is?"
Sparky shakes his head. "Not yet. I figure I better see if I get killed before now and then."
Jade is confused for a moment then rolls her eyes. She knew he was referring to Jim and her dad. "Yeah, well, if I can survive being engaged to Dan, it'll be a piece of cake for you two." Doing a little hop again, she has to give Faith another hug. "If you need any help with anything, just say the word."
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