A New Flower

*Kaite smiles as Kyle helps her back to her room. Today was a good day and Katie was happy.*

"Thx again Kyle I had a great time. I'll call ya tomarrow with this pic finished. I doubt I could fall asleep now even if I tryed."

*As Kyle heads down the hall causing the nurse gref Katie cant help but laugh. As she sighs she leans her head back. Kyle, he was so nice, funny, and handsome. Katie flings her eyes open. Thats what the feeling in her tummy was. Her heart growing warm as she let someone in. Sooner or later she had to let Kyle know about her. Going for the drawing sapplys Can catches the Rose out of the courner of her eyes with Jason's message. Katie smiles the flower and smiles. He would be back tomarrow. How happy Katie was. Kaite gently replaces the dieing flower with the new one. Things were looking up already. Katie grabs the sapplys and starts her drawing.*

*Wes beams at Cindy picking her up again.*

"Next month it is than. You will be Ms. Cindy Henson. Whatever you need help planing I will help let me know. and I will get started right away on our house."

*Carring Cindy of to the horse he unties him with his free hand and helps Cindy up. Jumping on the horses back he hold Cindy tight as the make a dash in the open grass just running for the time being leting there happyness flow free. Finally as it starts to get darker Wes slowls down and takes the path back to the ranch.*

"So my dear lady to you bunk or alse where?"

*As Jamie hears Reese voice she hesatates for a moment but than enters.*

" Hey Reese I just wanted to give you these files and let you know I was heading out. I'll see you tomarrow."

*After leaving Reese office Jamie leans her head aganst the door. What was she doing? Why dident she just ask Reese if Con could have time off to help her. What was she so scaired of. Jamie shakes her head and heads for home.*

Evening Falls

Kyle finally turns to see Katie’s face, enjoying the warmth reflecting in her eyes. Something was different…he wasn’t sure he could put his finger on it, but something had changed since earlier that afternoon. “Ya know…I believe you. You and Jen will walk again, and when you do…I sure am gonna enjoy seeing you both here on this beach.”

After a moment, the silly glint returns to his eyes, as his mouth curls up into a grin. “Alright, KT, let’s get you on back before that nurse comes after us. I had nightmares last night that she was hunting us down for being too rambunctious.” His laugh tells he’s kidding, and he takes hold of the back of Katie’s chair to help her back to the truck.

The ride back to the hospital is just as crazy as it was going, though this time Kyle had somehow managed to get in the backseat before Mike, claming the spot next to Katie.

Getting back to the hospital, dusk is upon them, and just Kyle gets Katie back up to her room. He helps her out of her chair and onto her bed. Once settled, he takes a bag that he’d brought in with him. “I almost forgot…I got some paper, and some water colors, and some other stuff in here for ya.” He smiles, setting the bag down on the table. “If you still want to do that picture for us, have at it. I’ve got a piece of paper in there that shows our logo if you wanna add it too.”

He pauses for a moment, and cocks his head, looking at Katie. “Hey, thanks for coming along with us today. It was a lot of fun. You have a good night, alright?” He winks at her. “And we’ll be back…hopefully we’ll hear from Jason tomorrow, so we’ll be around.” He lingers a second or two longer, and finally turns around to amble back out into the hall, greeting the nurse loudly, with a bow before sprinting down the hall back to the elevator, making screeching noises as he brakes before the doors.

The single red rose rests on Katie’s table.


Cindy returns Wes’ kiss with all the love and joy that’s trying to bubble over. She holds Wes tight, tears once again filling her eyes. “I’d love to live here…and I’d love to get married soon. You’re the most wonderful man in the world, and I couldn’t be happier.” She pulls back just a little to lay a soft hand against his face. “I will follow you no matter what…no matter what happens with the Agency, no matter if you build here, or decide it’s best to move. As long as I’m with you, I have all I need.”


Reese looks up wearily from his paperwork, hearing the knock on the door. He hadn’t realized anyone was still around. “Yes, come in!”

Build a House

*Katie smiles at her hair dances around her face and the nice summer breeze enters her noise once again.*

"I'm tired of being at that hospetl so i dont even want to go back, But I know I will have to and its gonna be ok. I know sooner of later I can go home. Untill than I will make the best of my stay there. Even if that means driving that poor nurse crazy."

*Katies eyes twinkle as the suns and its colors reflect off them. This was the start of a new life, a better life, and she had friend to start out with it. Katies heart sang a song of Joy. Looking at Kyle Katie grins.*

"Thank you Kyle for inviting me here. Its what I needed, and I am honnered I could shair it with you, and the others. It means alot of me."

*Kaite squints her one eyes as the last bit of sun hits them. Smiling even bigger Katie lets out a sigh.* "Someday we will come here again, Jen and I will both be walking, and we can all feel the sand in out toes, and the water on our legs. It will be wonderful."

*Katie smiles at the though truly knowing in her mind one day it would happen. Her and Jen would walk arm and arm down the beach as the boy played ahead with eachother teasing. Kyle would say something silly like always. Jen and herself would yell at him for it but laugh afterwords. The fun times would never end...One chapter in Katies life closed, and now another was starting, a new chapter, a better chapter.*

"Ok...I think I am ready to go now."

*Katie turns her chair around ready to head back to the group with Kyle. Only for a moment looking up at his smiling face again. She was ready to let go of the old and let the new in. The walls were down and she was ready to feel again.*

*Wes sighs and leans back in his chair. Looking up at the sky he smiles. It did look lovly tonight, but not as lovely as Cindy's smiling face. Wes lets Cindy's question about the Agency sink in, and is silent for a long while. No one new when everything would be over, or when it would ever be safe again. Cindy was right. It would be a shame to miss out on a peace of there life.*

"Honestly I dont know when everything with the Agency will be over if ever. I dont want to put you in danger, but just having you here and involved with us has already done that. I don't want the fear of the Agency to hinder us from being happy though Cindy. So, if it was ok with you, and you dont think its to soon. I'd like to get marryed in a month or so. I mean this is your choise to, but I know for me everyone I would want at the wedding is already here everyone but Katie anyways. and we could get her here. Maybe just a small wedding here by the lake. And...I know its not much but for alittle while we would have to live in one of the bunk houses, but if you wanted to move get away we could. But I was thinking if it was ok with you...."

*Wes' heart races. It feels like he is asking Cindy to marry him all over again. The excitment building his face glowing. It was perfect, this night, dinner, Cindy. Nothing could take away Wes happyness.*

"...I could build us a house."

*Wes beams.*

"Where we are siting right now, we are quite a bit away from the ranch but still close enough to get there for work, or what not. But where we are siting...this is my land. When I told Rosetta I was going to stay and help her, she wasent using this for anything so she gave it to me knowing I'd make something out of it. I would makeme very happy to build you a house to start our family in, but if you dont want that I dont mind. I want you to be happy and have what you want."

*Wes goes over to Cindy not being able to help himself her picks her up and gives her a big hug with a soft, tender lingering kiss.*

*As Jamie shuts off her computer she wonders if Reese is still in his office. She needed to talk to him and dident want to wait till alot of people were around. After clearing up her desk and makes her way to his office. Her sneeking squeeking on the floor. She was one of the last people in TJY everything eccoed. Gently she knocks on Reese door.*

Future?

It’s not long before the three friends break up at the waterfront. They turn and head back to their claimed spot on the beach.

Kyle grabs his shirt that’s now dry, and pulls it over his head, glancing around for Katie. “Hey, did we lose our new friend?”

Jen chuckles and shakes her head. “No, she went over there.” She points.

Kyle follows her aim and sees Katie a ways away. “She okay?”

“I think so.”

“Should I go get her?”

“I will,” Phil volunteers.

Kyle looks at him quickly, a little surprised.

Phil gives him a silly grin. “I’m kidding. I know you want to. Go on.”

Kyle smirks and heads in Katie’s direction, ignoring his brother’s teasing. He takes his time, enjoying the sand on his bare feet, and slowly comes up behind Katie, sidling in beside her to lean his forearms on the fence. He lets his gaze fall upon the water’s brilliant sunset colors. “Pretty, isn’t it? This is one of my favorite spots…when I just need to get away and think.” He takes a deep breath of the air, his spirit calmed by the recent encounter with his Maker, while fellowshipping with his brother and friend. “We’re all ready to go,” he mentions, still holding his stare on the lake. “But we’ll stay as long as you need to.


A shiver runs down Cindy’s spine as Wes runs his hand along her face. She looks deep into his eyes, feeling herself getting lost in their stare. Finally she sighs, relenting to dinner. “Okay…if you insist.” She grins and turns away to go sit back down at the table.

Supper is delightful. Cindy has always had so much fun with Wes, but each time they do something special, she has even more fun. It’s like a never-ending fairytale.

When finished, she leans back in her chair and stares up at the pink sky. It was so pretty. “Wes…” Her voice is soft and low. “Do you think this whole thing with the Agency will ever be over? I mean…you and me, and Mick, Rosetta, Luke and Angel…we’re all waiting to move on with our lives, based on the hope that this case will be over soon.” She finally lowers her gazes to Wes’ face. “I…I would hate to miss out on a portion of our future when we’re not even sure when it will begin…”


“Hey you.”

Jason looks up from the corner of the table to see Jade with her plate, looking for a place to sit. “Hey.”

Jade smiles. “May I join you?”

“Sure.” Jason had chosen a seat away from the others at suppertime, though didn’t mind Jade’s company. He straightens in his chair, nodding to the empty seat diagonal from him. “Have at it.”

“Thanks.” Jade settles down. “So…” she takes a bite of her roast beef. “How long you sticking around for?”

“A few more hours.”

A slight bit of disappointment shows in Jade’s eyes. “Oh?”

“Yeah.” Jason takes a sip of his drink and wipes his mouth with a napkin. “I got obligations back in Nevada.”

“Does the obligation have a name?”

Jason gives Jade an amused sidelong glance. “Maybe.”

Jade grins. “You happy there?”

“I think so.” Jason shrugs. “It’s different…so much has changed. I’m still not settled. But…I think I will be.”

“I know you will.” Jade reaches over to give his arm a gentle pat. “Just don’t give up, huh?”

Jason forces a short laugh. “Is it that obvious that I was ready to?”

Jade gives him a smile. “Just a little. I don’t know all that happened, but whatever it was…I know you’re smart enough and strong enough to get through it.”

“I hope so.”

“So…are you flying back in the morning?”

Jason shakes his head. “Clint and I are heading into town right after supper to do some shopping, and if all goes well, I’ll be getting a set of wheels to take myself back bright and early. That’ll get me back there by evening tomorrow if I make good time.”

A new start

*As Katie watched the guys and listens to Jen, her heart is heavy yet feels like there is a new hope. Those three had been though so much yet you would never be able to tell. What was held in there hearts dident hold them back, or bring them down. There, sadness and fear dident make them prisnors. Katie dident understand how they did it, but it gave her hope that she to could find this peace. That her past that haunted her for so long and even the problems of the present would soon subside, and not rules her eather. A small tear rolls down Katie's cheek, but she dident feel sad, and she dident feel lonly. She felt that she belonged. That after everything is said and done she ended up right where she should be. If it hadent been for accident Jason never would of been introduced to Jetstream, and Katie never would of goten to know them eather. Turning Katie smiles at Jen.*

" I hope its the biginning of spending more time together too. Thanks Jen."

*Katie shifts her weaght for a moment and used her arm strength to pull herself back up into her wheelchair. Not saying anything Katie looks at the guys again and starts to push herself away from them over to a fence where it over looked the water and the sky was starting to turn differnt shades of pink and red as the sun set. Leaning on the fence the wind blows through Katie's hair tossing it this way and that. She wanted to be free to. To leave her pain behind and be able to talk about it with her friends without feeling scaired, or ashamed. Keeping her eyes closed she whispers.*

"God, I know the peace I have found in my friends came from you. In church today the paster said you love evenyone no matter the bad stuff they did. That means no matter what I did in the past you love me too. Thank you for loving me..."

*Katie voice quivers alittle bit, and a few tears escape her eyes. Was she happy, sad, scaired, she dident know. She only felt all her emotions inside her at once. Some pleading for her to stop, and some pushing her on.*

"...Thank you for sending your Son to die for the sins I commited. No I want to addmit myself for all of them and ask you to wash them away. Please break this hold they have on me and let me start over. Please fill me and make me a new person. Help my find my peace to. Amen."

*As Katie finishs her praying she opens her eyes. Infront of her a flock of amazing colored bird sore into the sky. Katies mouth opens slightly in amazment she has never seen something so wonderful in her life the colors, everything seemed so much brighter. As a few more tears fall a strong wind once again blows sending Katie's hair about. Gently on her shoulder it feels like someone rests there hand. Smiling Katie nods and whispers.*

"Thank you!"

*As Wes receves Cindy's hug and kiss he smiles ever go big. He was happy that Cindy was happy. Wes wraps his arms around her just holding her close for a long while not wanting to let go.*

"I love you too Cindy. I promise I am not going anywhere, I'd be a fool if I did."

*Wes gently pulls Cindy away to look at her face as he smiles. Ever so gently he runs his hand along Cindy's face maping every curve.*

" We better start eating out dinner before it gets colder than it already is."

Deeper

Kyle just grins at Katie's comment about her cheeks, showing no embarrassment at all for what he'd said.

The three guys laugh at her crack about being an FBI agent, though Kyle's eyes widen. "I knew it! The FBI really does have a plot to take over the world!"

Phil and Mike flop down in the sand near the others, the sun shining warm and the breeze combing their hair. They and Kyle exchange a brief glance before actually answering Katie, creating a momentary pause that is strange. But it's quickly gone as Phil smiles. "Unfortunately, you know how we act before getting to know us. That's one count against us."

Mike chuckles. "Though it's fortunate that you don't scare easily."

"Alright, alright." Phil tries to stay on track. "Since I'm the only one with sense around here, I'll start." He receives a blast of sand down the front of his shirt, flung from Kyle's hand. "What did I tell ya?" He grins at Katie. "I am the only one who acts his age."

Kyle's jaw drops. "I didn't know you were only three."

"Watch it, or I'm gonna sick that seaweed back on you."

"Oh, don't worry, he's still there." Kyle reaches down to scratch his leg. "Next time, I'm bringing a change of clothes."

"That would be wise," Mike quips, "especially since we'll be making you ride in the back if you're still wet."

"What?!"

Phil sighs in mock annoyance. "My name is Phil...and I'm surrounded by idiots."

Jen looks over at Katie with a giggle. "How they function so well on stage, I'll never know."

Phil finally breaks through the banter in order to satisfy curiosity. "Okay, well...I lead a boring life apart from JetStream. I live in town, I work at the lumberyard...I like music obviously, I like to fish, I play he bass in my church's worship team, I'm twenty-five... um..." He shrugs. "I like good food, good company and having good clean fun."

Kyle shoots up into a sitting position, raising his hand. "Oh, oh, I'm next!"

"Yes, Kyle, you can go next," Phil agrees in a tone as if he were talking to a child. "You did very well at waiting your turn."

Kyle swings his head back around to Katie with a silly grin. "I'm Kyle, and I'm surrounded by those with bigger heads than me." He receives a kick to the shins. "And those who also know how to kick...hard." He grimaces. "Well, I'm twenty-three, single and looking-"

"For trouble," Mike intervenes.

Kyle doesn't miss a beat. "Always. I room with Phil, which is an adventure in itself, I work down at The Pizza Box in town so I can pay my brother rent. I like a good sci-fi movie, I love fun company, I write music, my favorite color is green and....I hate seaweed!" He leans down, trying to reach up his pantleg from the bottom in an attempt to clear out the wet weed.

Mike rolls his eyes. "Ever thought maybe you attract the stuff?" He laughs and shakes his head, turning his attention to Katie. "I live outside town, and it's where the band usually gathers for practicing and hanging out. Um...I'm a manager at a music store downtown...I play drums in my church with Phil, and Kyle forgot to mention that he fills in with vocals and keyboard there too..." He pauses, thinking. "I'm the old-timer of this bunch at twenty-six...I have a golden retriever named Skipper...my favorite kind of icecream is plain vanilla and..." He shrugs. "I guess I lead a boring life, too."

"And I'm hungry." Kyle finishes.

Jen laughs. "Mike's the one who brought the snacks."

"I did indeed." Mike pulls over the grocery sacks that he'd brought in his insulated bag. "I've got either pop or water to drink, I've got some potato chips...pretzels...and for those health nuts, I've got a few veggies with dip."

Phil gives him a teasing pat on the shoulder. "You take such good care of us, Mikey."

Food is eaten, jokes are exchanged, and banter continues, with brief moments of halfway-serious conversations. Before they know it, the afternoon is getting late, and the sun has made its way far across the sky.

There's a bit of a pause in the chatter, and suddenly there's a strange quietness to the air, as if the gaiety has been sucked out of the atmosphere, though peace still remains. Without warning, Phil jumps up and stretches. "Well, since we'll be heading out here soon, guys, I'm gonna take one last look at that water."

As if on cue, Kyle and Mike rise as well without saying anything, brushing off the sand and following Phil a ways down the beach to the water's edge, their backs to Jen and Katie.

Jen grows a little somber as she watches them, and she finally turns to Katie. "You don't realize it, Katie, but you've given these guys quite a gift by allowing them to bring you here today."

She pauses, just looking at her two brothers and Mike as they simply stand. It doesn't appear that any words are being said as they look out on the water. Jen gives Katie a little smile. "The laughter and fun you see in them is their outlook on life, driven to the surface by so much more than they say."

She purses her lips in thought, making the decision to share. "You see...right around this time of year is an anniversary for all three of them. For Mike, it's been four years since he lost a wife and baby girl...he was gone one night and someone broke into their house." Tears glisten in Jen's eyes. "For Phil, it's been six years since he tried to take his own life after his best friend turned on him. For Kyle, it's been seven years since he saw our dad drown in a storm on their fishing trip in Canada." Jen forces a smile as a tear runs down her cheek. "If it weren't for the grace of God, I don't think any of them would be here today...and they know it. Since working through those trials, they've become so sensitive to others in pain...because they know what it feels like...and I've never met any guys with more compassion than these three right here." She nods towards the men. "JetStream started as an outlet for them while getting back on their feet. It's still an outlet, giving them something fun to do and they just love every part of it...though now they love it even more because they found out that they can bring enjoyment to others with their music, humor and energy on stage. And their little 'sunshine project' fund gives them the opportunity offstage to just do little things when they can, to make someone else feel good."

She stops for a moment, and studies them. Their backs still to the women, they move close to each other and put their arms around each other's shoulders with Mike in the middle, forming a picture worth so much more than a thousand words. Jen knew they were praying.

"You've let them bring a smile to your face and you've let them make you laugh," Jen comments quietly to Katie. "You've given them the distraction they needed to focus on someone else so they don't think so much of the past. You've allowed them to ease someone else's pain, if only for a moment." A smile forms. "Thank you, Katie...you've made their day, and I truly hope that this is just the beginning of all of us spending more time together."


Cindy's eyes widen as she and Wes approach the little scene. "Oh, Wes..." She can't remove the smile from her face as he sets her down at the table. "Of course I'm not disappointed...this is so nice..."

She just stares after him as he goes to tie up the horse, feeling as though she's the luckiest woman in the world. The butterflies in her stomach make her feel like a little girl again, so happy and so in love. She couldn't have asked for anything more than God had given her. She had her prince charming she'd always dreamed of...and he was so much more.

As Wes returns to the table, she stands up and throws her arms around his neck, giving him a long, tender kiss, then just rests her head on his shoulder as tears fill her eyes. "I love you, Wes," she whispers. "Don't ever leave..."


Jason eases down in the chair at the desk in the cabin. He'd had a rough afternoon trying to get his energy back, and had given Clint a few more pointers, but hadn't tried anything more than that. Now everyone was gathering for supper, and he knew he should join them whether he wanted to or not.

He'd thought a lot about his conversations with both Austin and Clint. He wanted to stay here and put his foot down about his decisions, just because he didn't want to feel any more stupid...but they made too much sense. Austin had been right on every count...and so had Clint.

Jason knew that right now, in his mind, despite any emotional feelings that drove him down other paths...right now, he and Katie were simply supposed to be friends. He could not afford to risk giving away any more of himself right now when there was so much else going on...if he did, he would fail and end up losing everything. It was better for him to love Katie as a close and dear friend, than try to push anything else. He would have to deal with Wyatt...and if Wyatt and Katie thought that he was too involved, or around too often, he would back off...but he would not back away completely unless it was Katie who asked. Wyatt might have been jealous...but Jason was still Katie's friend, and he couldn't leave for good. He would be more careful...he would be more sensitive to the situations and circumstances so that he did not cross any tempting lines.

In all reality, it had not bothered Jason so much to have Katie dating Wyatt...it had felt a little strange, but he had been okay with that... and knowing that feeling brought to mind the reality that he really was okay with just being her friend. They were close, no doubt. They had a bond, no doubt. It was unavoidable. But at this point in time, Jason would be happy with what they shared, no matter if she was dating someone else or not. Even if she was not with Wyatt, Jason was confident that he would be making the same decision. It just wasn't time. If the future changed their relationship, so be it. If not, then he was still happy.

Jason sighs and flips on the computer. He would need to talk with Wyatt...he would need to apologize for perhaps making some stupid decisions, even if he'd done nothing wrong. He could only hope that Wyatt understood and would not continue to push him away. He hoped that Wyatt understood, as he did, that fighting just made things harder on Katie, and if she was the center, and the point of all this, then they needed to work out their differences away from her, not through her.

Jason's quirks an eyebrow as he sees he has an email...from Katie. Had she written to chew him out? He's almost afraid to read, but he clicks it open. Beginning to scan the words, he starts to relax a little bit.

Guilt comes back as he reads she was having a hard time being alone. He'd been with her almost constantly since she'd been in the hospital, and really had left her high and dry when he'd taken off, no matter if he'd felt he needed to or not.

He reads on.

JetStream? That was interesting...they'd been looking for him? He knew he was suppose to call them Monday... He sighs again. So much else had been going on, that he hadn't wanted to think about JetStream, but he had to make a decision. He'd loved the time spent with the band...he'd loved being on stage...he'd loved connecting with the crowd...he'd loved being able to sing for a purpose. He wanted to join them...it was fun, it was a great group of guys...after just one hour with them, he'd felt as if he'd known them for years. They were so open and honest...

Jason shakes his head. He just didn't know what to do. There were so many unknowns...so many things that could go wrong. So many variables. It would take more than a simple "yes" to settle things. It would take a heart-to-heart conversation...one of which he would need approval for first.

Pausing his reading, he grabs his phone and dials. "Yeah, hey, Susanne. Yes, I know, I know...no, don't transfer me to Reese. Not right now. Actually, don't even tell him I called.... no, honest. But there's something I want you to do. Either you, or Laura.... I want you to run a background check on Phil and Kyle Mitts, and on Mike Kelly. ...Yeah, they're local. Hmm? Yeah, just do that, and save the results for me when I get back... yes, I'll be back. Thanks, Susanne, you're a gem."

Ending the call, Jason takes a deep breath. It had started.

He turns his eyes back to his computer and a smile slowly forms. He wasn't surprised that the guys had taken so quickly to Katie. They were just those kinds of people, and no one could help but enjoy Katie's company too. He hoped she had gone with them on an outing today... she could use the time away from the hospital, and though knowing JetStream only a short time, he was one hundred percent confident that they would take care of her. And in a way...Jason felt just a little bit of warmth, thinking about sharing this new adventure with Katie. If there was anyone he'd want to share it with, it would be her.

As he reaches the end of the email, his eyes widen. Katie and Wyatt had broken up? A wave of guilt hits him before Katie's words reassure him that it wasn't his fault. But...what had happened? It sounded like it had been Wyatt's move...that was interesting. If it had been Wyatt's decision, it couldn't have been Jason's fault, right? Wyatt had been pretty strong in his feelings for Katie in order to make him so upset with Jason...so what had really happened?

Jason tries to understand...Katie said it wasn't his fault...it didn't appear to be...but in a roundabout way, was it really? He almost wonders if Katie had reacted to him leaving in such a way to make Wyatt reconsider her feelings for him. He'd obviously been aiming for a deeper relationship with Katie...but if she had reacted to Jason's absence as severely as Con had indicated, perhaps the truth of the matter had come to light.

In a way, Jason was sad for them...he wanted Katie to be happy...and despite these conflicts, Wyatt was still his friend. It couldn't have been an easy decision. Goodness knows any decision to part with someone like Katie wasn't easy.

Jason closes out his email, and thinks for a long moment. He had a lot of pride to swallow. He still needed to apologize to Wyatt, whether or not the breakup was his fault or not. And he needed to apologize to Katie. Maybe he really had needed this time away, but he could have done it differently.

He picks up his phone again and involves himself in a conversation with the shop in Nevada. "Yeah...just a single red rose to Katie Pent at Franklin Hospital, Room 305. ....sure, have it delivered tonight, and have the note say, "Friendship is what binds us. See you tomorrow." Yeah, thanks."

True Love Is

*Once again Katie's face turns hot as the color changes to red. Kyle sure was a smooth talked. She had never met someone like him before. He was so open and carefree. He dident care what people though about the way he acted. Katie could tell he was a guy who liked to have fun and show it. Katie smiles softly at Kyle as she sits up.*

"You know, if you keep paying me so many complament I think my cheeks are gonna fall off from how red they keep geting."

*Katie breaths deep. It smelled alot cleaner here to her. The water, flowers, the smell of the cut grass. Katie never bother stoping to pay attachen to that kind of stuff before but now, it all seemed to mean alittle bit more. Maybe since her accident lossing the loss of her legs help her gain so much more. The time to actully stop and apresheate the little things in life.*

"Well...since we are all siting here, and seem comfortable enough with eachother. I'd like to know more about each of you. I mean, I know your names, and I know how you act and what not...but I'd like to know more to help me know you guys better."

*For a moment Katie makes a scruntched face as she almost confusies herself.* "If what I just said made any sence to you guys what so ever." *Katie shoots a look at Kyle laughter dancing in her eyes.*

"Unless you really are worryed I am an FBI agent and I am collecting this info for my plot."

*Katie smiles, and for a bref moment her mind goes back to Jason and wondering how he is. How Katie wished he could be there now shairing this moment. Now Katie understood the look in Jason's eyes after the consert, he's been happy to shair a moment with this small group of people. He had found his happyness of where he belonged. Katie new, no matter how much her mind told her Jason wouldent be back. He would be. He couldent stay away for long. If he dident come back for her, he would come back to Jetstream. They were in his blood now and there was no turning back for eather of them.*

*Wes wraps his one arm around Cindy as she gets settled into the saddle with him. Giving a gentil kiss to the top of her head Wes smiles.* "Off and away we go." *Taking the rains in the other hand Wes clicks alittle and Savior starts to move forword. Wes keeps him at a gentl walk not wanting to rush or rune this moment he had with Cindy. Wes takes one of the paths behind the horse barn. It was the best one he could think of to take. Flowers lined both sides of the path. There were many trees and bushes that as well had flowers growing up them. Wes could think of nothing better right now than to be with Cindy, the smell of the flowers his arm wraped around her and the should of his horses hoofs on the path was all he needed.

After riding for about an hour they come out at the far end of pond. As they draw closer to the waters edgh there is a small table with flowers and candles on it. Two little chair set up next to it as well. A small white canves also cover the chairs and table to shelter from the bugs. Jumping off Savior's back Wes comes around to the front to help Cindy off as well. A smile on his face and his eyes dancing with delight.*

"Well look at that, it looks like everything is set up thats strange."

*Wes cant help but let his smile grow even bigger. Gently scoops Cindy up and walks over with her to the table seting her down in one of the chairs.*

"Let me go tie Savior to that tree over there and grab the food. I'll be right back my love."

*Wes throws Cindy a wink as he leads Savior over to a tree and ties him up. Taking the back off his back Wes makes his way back to Cindy.*

"Lets see what we have in here now. We have, Chips, Subs, some Soda, and Jello. I know this looks romantic and all but I still wanted it to be a picnic so I hope your not disapointed."

*Wes takes the food and drinks out of his bag and sets it all on the table. Wes heart gives a jump as it relizes this will be one of many to come picnic's with Cindy. That though alot was enough to make Wes smile bigger than ever. How happy he was, and how lucky he was that God sent him an Angel to love for the rest of there lifes. The feeling that grew inside of him could not be explained, or discribed, but simply put, this was true love. A feeling that had no words. Yet you new what was being said. Wes new...

True love was/is:

Cindy and himself...unexspected, but thanful and happy, ready to start there lifes together.

Angel and Luke...Determened, Always there for eachother and never gave up hope, trusting and honest, willing to help, going the extra mile.

Rosetta and Mick...Neverending, Never losing hope and always trusting, never doubt, stanging by eachother no matter what.

Yes this is what was ment to be.*

Cool off

Kyle continues to stare at the sky, though a sly smile forms. “What? If I said I was running from the FBI, would you suddenly show me your badge?”
He laughs at her plain cloud. “Amazing… funny how a bunch of dust and water can make something so…fluffy looking.”

“Oh, that was deep,” Mike teases.

Kyle rolls his eyes and points. “Ah, and there’s my dream boat…ooh, and over there is that fat little guy who runs the newspaper stand downtown!”

Mike actually has to roll back to look at that one, and starts to laugh. “Hey, you’re right!”

Kyle grins and turns his head to look at Katie. He can sense her peace of mind…it was different than yesterday. Propping himself up on his elbow again, he studies her face. “Well I’ll be…and here’s a beautiful young lady sitting right beside me.”

Phil quirks an eyebrow and exchanges a glance with Mike, who gives a little nod, his eyes twinkling. Phil gets up, and grabs Kyle’s still-wet shirt. Coming up behind his brother, he holds the shirt over Kyle and wrings it out.

Kyle doesn’t move as the water is deposited onto his head, though his eyes narrow with amused annoyance. “Thanks, Phil. I really needed that after I’d just started to dry off.”

Bunny?

*Katie can feel her face turn a red color at Kyle's comment. He sure did know how to make a girl feel good. What a charmer.* "What on earth Kyle." *Katie lays on her back next to Kyle and looks up at the sky turning her head alittle bit.* "It looks like a Bunny to me. Or maybe a silly guy with seaweed up his pant leg." *Katie giggles alittle. and than turns her head to look at Kyle.* "So whats with you and FBI agents anyways. Are you running from them or something?" *Katie smiles. Point up at the sky again Katie says.* "Hey look over there, it looks like...a cloud. Go figure." *Katie makes a funny face and laughs. The moment with her new friends was perfect. Though much still raged on inside Katie she felt at peace. She had never had this much fun in her life. Let alone hit it off with a group of people that fast. And to think when they first showed up they were looking for Jason and now...now she had made 4 new friends. Maybe life was looking up again after all.*

Cloud

Jen smiles at Katie’s comments but doesn’t say much, only enjoying the moment.

Kyle laughs and stretches out on his side, propping himself up on an elbow to face Katie. “There comes a point in time in every man’s life when he must choose between bearing with seaweed or going pantless, and I dare say the aforementioned is the route I will take, lest I embarrass myself further in front of you ladies.”

“Oh, Kyle.” Jen grimaces.

“What’s he doing? Scaring away the company?” Phil plops down in the sand.

“Just about.”

Mike walks by and slaps Kyle upside the head. “Quit it or Katie will never want to come back.”

“Well that wouldn’t be good.” Kyle winks at Katie. “We wouldn’t want that to happen, now would we? Especially now that’s she’s free?”

All three voices come at him at once. “Kyle!”

Kyle laughs and rolls over to lay on his back. “Hey!” He points up at the sky. “That cloud looks like an FBI agent!”


Cindy smiles from ear to ear as she takes Wes’ hand and gets herself up onto Savior’s back. “You sure do know how to make a girl feel special, ya know that?” She leans back so she can feel Wes behind her and settles in for the ride.