Pretend....

Looking up at Hunter Katie gives a smile. She was happy he was so understanding and didn't give her a hard time about work, at the same time she was happy his friend called too. She didn't feel as bad knowing he had somewhere to go now.

   "I will...thanks for being such a good spot about this."

Moving her head and leaning up Katie pressed her lips on his for a long moment before baking away and giving a smile. She did need to get back to work now. Specially if she was going to take off with Jason. She wasn't sure when he was going and she had to at least get a little done or Reese wouldn't let Hunter come again.

Giving a tap on the door Grace enters Jared's room with a bunch of flowers and a box of chocolate. She was bound and determined to make him smile no matter what it took. She new he was down, but she didn't want him to continue to be like that. So if she could do something to make him feel better she would.

   "Morning...I just saw Justin leave. Did you have a good visit?"

She'd seen Justin leave and wondered about it. He didn't seem upset so that had to be a good thing. Passing Jared's bed Grace puts the chocolates in his lap before giving hi a pat on the shoulder and going over to the little table to arrange the flowers.

Walking with Rosalyn Chad couldn't be more content. He had enjoy the time with all the girls, but this time alone with just Rosalyn was even more priceless. Keeping his arm around her, and keeping her close his walking pace matched hers. It was a nice night, not to hot and not to cold. What more could he ask for really?

   "We could pretend it could last forever."

Chad couldn't help the smile that played on his lips as he spied a swing set and directed Rosalyn in that direction. Sitting down on one of the swing he pulled her close and positioned her in his lap to sit comfortable as he softly drifted back and forth. 

   "But I guess...being an adult is knowing that pretending is just that and sooner or later the real world really does callus back. That being said...I think a week and a half to two weeks is really all I can get away with. If all goes well, in a months time after that we should be done over seas and be able to come home for a little bit and relax before getting another job in."

Falling silent for another moment Chad leans his head on Rosalyn's and let out a breath of air. He new his work made him bounce all over and he wondered how hard that would be on Rosalyn. He only hoped she was willing to deal with it for a while, at least till something changed, and than maybe she could come with him. He new that would be a while though, but it was a nice thought to look forward too.

   "I was thinking when we come about though about buying a house here in town. It would make things a little easier and I'd be able to spend more free time with you. That is...if you think thats a good idea."

Getting Kips text Karla felt her heart sink just a little. She'd been looking forward to dinner tonight but she quickly pushed that feeling away. It wasn't Kip's fault get got sick and he did have to work tonight so she new he would need his rest. Maybe she could bring him some soup though just so he new she was thinking about him.

A few hours later Karla stood outside Kips a container of homemade soup in one hand and a basket of fresh baked bread in the other. Giving a knock on the door Karla than opened it knowing that Gram didn't mind if she just walked in. She considered her family and wouldn't dream of it any other way.

   "Gram...its Karla."

Making her way through the house and to the kitchen she smiles seeing her standing at the sink. Coming in and setting everything down Karla went over to her and gave her a kiss on the cheek before diving in and just helping her with dishes.

   "Hi Gram. I made some soup and bread for Kip since he wasn't feeling well. I thought it would help you out a little, and well I had to eat tonight too so I might as well make enough for everyone."

Stopping for a second to rinse some dishes off Karla places them into the strainer before turning the water off and waiting for a few more to pile up.

  "How is Kip feeling..any better?"