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"The best laid plans...often go awry."
The visitation from Sam's father gave him more strength and encouragement than he had ever received during one of his leaps. It was nothing short of a miracle and given to him by the never ending grace of God. Sam took his father's words to heart and vowed to always remember them whenever he might feel sad, discouraged, or neglected again.
When he told Al about the experience...
https://s20.postimg.cc/sqdlmd58t/SBSV_Al_3.jpg
...the older man thought it was incredible, and honestly just what Sam needed, but it also caused him to feel a bit...useless.
"Well, what do you need me for then?" Al asked, teasing. "Your father can provide you all the moral support you need. He's obviously been able to reach you better than myself lately."
"Al...," Sam drew out in one breath, "I'm sure that's the only visit he'll be allowed to me." Then he stepped closer to Al, wishing he could put his arm around him. "So I still need you. Besides," he added, "you're my best friend. I don't know how I'd get through all these leaps without you Al."
Al smiled and nodded thankfully. Then he said, "Don't make anymore comments like that kid, it's bad for my heart." Abruptly, he stepped away from him.
"What!?" Sam asked with a chuckle.
"Just carry on now," Al commanded, while pushing a few buttons, opening up the Imaging Chamber door. "Gushie and I will continue taking care of business on our end." He stepped through the door and shot a smile back at Sam as it closed.
Hands on his hips, Sam just shook his head with a smile.
******************
Two more days passed and in that time Sam got the Butler to install some blinds in Thornton and Morgana's bedroom.
https://s20.postimg.cc/du2uhtih9/SBSV_blinds.jpg
And he also offered to drive Morgana to work, even though she had her own car.
https://s20.postimg.cc/ip14tu66l/SBSV_in_car.jpg
He told her it gave them those few extra minutes to enjoy one another's company before they both headed off to work. Morgana thought it was sweet.
That evening Sam had a reservation at the Bistro for them. He asked the employee to save one of the tables outside so that he and Morgana could eat out under the stars, giving it a more romantic feel, but...once the two arrived in their formal attire, it began to rain.
"Well this is not exactly how I wanted this evening to turn out," Sam expressed with disappointment to Morgana. "I knew those clouds would catch up to us!"
https://s20.postimg.cc/ov2l0l03x/SBSV_dinner_at_bistro_1.jpg
Morgana smiled at his "cuteness." "Perhaps they have a table available inside?" she asked.
"They don't," Sam informed. "They're booked solid."
Now Morgana looked annoyed. "Then maybe you should ask them if we can reschedule our reservation for tomorrow night due to the weather."
"Yeah," Sam agreed. "That would be the best thing to do huh?"
"Yeeah."
https://s20.postimg.cc/8zdqxa9jh/SBSV_dinner_at_bistro_3.jpg
After doing so, Sam and Morgana stepped back outside in the rain and Sam expressed his deepest apologies to her about not being able to have the fancy, romantic dinner that she was expecting.
https://s20.postimg.cc/sfygjt4nh/SBSV_dinner_at_bistro_2.jpg
"It's ok Thornton, really," Morgana assured. Then she paused as Sam looked upon her with an interesting expression on his face. "What is it?" she asked him with a chuckle.
Sam kept the expression. He replied, "I was just thinking how beautiful you look in this light...with the rain falling upon your hair and running down your cheeks."
Morgana blushed.
https://s20.postimg.cc/kr1m8345p/SBSV_dinner_at_bistro_5.jpg
"You're sweet Thornton," she said, "but we're getting soaked! We should just head home and order a pizza while watching a movie or something."
"No," Sam expressed, taking her hands. "I had plans to give you a romantic evening and that's just what I'm going to do."
Trying to hide a giggle, Morgana asked, "Well what exactly do you have in mind?"
https://s20.postimg.cc/av0j8fydp/SBSV_dinner_at_bistro_6.jpg
It was then that a crazy thought came into Sam's brilliant mind.
"Well," he started, looking down at his ugly, soaked, blue-striped suit. "I figure since we're already wet..."
Morgana looked upon him questionably and curiously.
"Follow me," he entreated, while bolting towards the road.
"Thornton!? Wait!"
Running in heels proved to be more difficult than Morgana ever imagined. Her frustration was heightened by the fact that Sam wouldn't answer her as to where they were going. Occasionally he would glance behind himself to see if she were still following and then he'd keep on running. He wanted to make it a surprise. He led them to the beach.
https://s20.postimg.cc/labav3ky5/SBSV_swimming_in_rain_1.jpg
At that point, Morgana stopped to remove her shoes. "Thornton!" she cried out, "what the h*** are we doing!?"
Finally Sam answered...as he began removing the hideous suit. "Swim with me!"
"What!?"
"It'll be fun!" Sam expressed, stripping down to his underwear. "The sun is about to set and it will be gorgeous to watch while in the water."
Morgana gaped. "Thornton you're crazy!" she exclaimed.
"Crazy in love," Sam responded with a bright grin on his face. He turned and started trudging into the ocean.
That response was too sweet to ignore. Oh for heaven's sake! Morgana thought as she began removing her dress, thankful that she had a decent skirt on underneath!
In a moment's time she ran to his side and began entering the ocean along with him.
https://s20.postimg.cc/rpabrrrnx/SBSV_swimming_in_rain_2.jpg
"My Gosh," Morgana expressed, as the bright orange glow lit up the sky and reflected upon the water in front of them. "That IS a gorgeous sight!"
"Right!?" Sam agreed as he looked down upon the waves. "It's like we're swimming in liquid gold."
The water rose up to their chests once the sun completely set, the rain still falling.
"I've watched the sun go down a million times here in Sunset Valley," Morgana expressed, "but never has it looked as breathtaking as it does from here in the water."
"I knew you'd love it," Sam remarked.
https://s20.postimg.cc/t5lu9wukt/SBSV_swimming_in_rain_3.jpg
Completely immersing themselves now, the ocean water felt much warmer than their drenched clothes. Sam knew it would. The sun's rays on the water certainly helped with that.
Then the rain started coming down harder and as the two smiled at each other romantically while treading water, Morgana asked, "Now what are we going to do?"
https://s20.postimg.cc/9p14ndzgt/SBSV_swimming_in_rain_4.jpg
Sam was about to respond when lightning stroke in the distance, followed by thunder.
He glanced in that direction. "Well," he sighed. "Perhaps this is another one of my failed plans."
"Not completely," Morgana indicated, "we did get to witness quite the gorgeous sunset from the best spot in town." Then reality of the situation struck. "Oh dear G**!" she exclaimed, "we're in the ocean during a thunderstorm!" She splashed water at Sam. "We're gonna get struck by lightning and DIE out here because of you!"
https://s20.postimg.cc/txoi93yrx/SBSV_swimming_in_rain_5.jpg
There was a hint of sarcasm in her voice, Sam noted, but it was a possibility nonetheless.
"Indeed," he agreed, wiping the water off his face. "We need to find a way to get home quick."
Suddenly a horn sounded.
Sam and Morgana turned in the direction which it came. They saw a man coming towards them on his boat.
"Do you guys need some help?" he called out.
Sam and Morgana took one look at each other and laughed. They responded in unison, "Yes!"
The man was kind enough to give them a direct ride back to their house.
https://s20.postimg.cc/dnyc67o3x/SBSV_swimming_in_rain_6.jpg
******************
Once home and dried off, Sam and Morgana sat in their bed and talked about their crazy but exciting evening.
https://s20.postimg.cc/wkvl0hya5/SBSV_After_park_4.jpg
Then they got serious and talked about plans for their future.
https://s20.postimg.cc/g8ljarjyl/SBSV_After_park_3.jpg
Morgana hesitated for a moment on this one, but she brought up the possibility of having children again.
https://s20.postimg.cc/kf6dq3jkd/SBSV_After_park_1.jpg
It took Sam a few seconds to figure out how to properly respond, in a way that Thornton would, so he answered, "I think I'm ok with the thought of having kids now."
Morgana's eyes widened with joy.
"I mean," he added, "it might take some time for me to adjust to life with a kid and I might not be the best dad, but," he paused, looking her in the eye, "I'll sure as h*** try to be...for us. For them."
Tears appeared around Morgana's eyes. "I think you'll be a better dad than you think," she assured.
https://s20.postimg.cc/57qe5qrpp/SBSV_After_park_2.jpg
They continued to talk a while longer until Sam expressed his fatigue and got himself under the covers to go to sleep.
Long after Sam drifted into a deep sleep, Morgana still lay on the bed above the covers, smiling endlessly. Feeling so grateful for the miracle that had taken place in her and Thornton's lives. Also her heart was filled with joy. Her lifelong dreams would finally be coming true.
https://s20.postimg.cc/3jvu4u37x/SBSV_After_park_5.jpg
:mrgreen:
More to come!
The visitation from Sam's father gave him more strength and encouragement than he had ever received during one of his leaps. It was nothing short of a miracle and given to him by the never ending grace of God. Sam took his father's words to heart and vowed to always remember them whenever he might feel sad, discouraged, or neglected again.
When he told Al about the experience...
https://s20.postimg.cc/sqdlmd58t/SBSV_Al_3.jpg
...the older man thought it was incredible, and honestly just what Sam needed, but it also caused him to feel a bit...useless.
"Well, what do you need me for then?" Al asked, teasing. "Your father can provide you all the moral support you need. He's obviously been able to reach you better than myself lately."
"Al...," Sam drew out in one breath, "I'm sure that's the only visit he'll be allowed to me." Then he stepped closer to Al, wishing he could put his arm around him. "So I still need you. Besides," he added, "you're my best friend. I don't know how I'd get through all these leaps without you Al."
Al smiled and nodded thankfully. Then he said, "Don't make anymore comments like that kid, it's bad for my heart." Abruptly, he stepped away from him.
"What!?" Sam asked with a chuckle.
"Just carry on now," Al commanded, while pushing a few buttons, opening up the Imaging Chamber door. "Gushie and I will continue taking care of business on our end." He stepped through the door and shot a smile back at Sam as it closed.
Hands on his hips, Sam just shook his head with a smile.
******************
Two more days passed and in that time Sam got the Butler to install some blinds in Thornton and Morgana's bedroom.
https://s20.postimg.cc/du2uhtih9/SBSV_blinds.jpg
And he also offered to drive Morgana to work, even though she had her own car.
https://s20.postimg.cc/ip14tu66l/SBSV_in_car.jpg
He told her it gave them those few extra minutes to enjoy one another's company before they both headed off to work. Morgana thought it was sweet.
That evening Sam had a reservation at the Bistro for them. He asked the employee to save one of the tables outside so that he and Morgana could eat out under the stars, giving it a more romantic feel, but...once the two arrived in their formal attire, it began to rain.
"Well this is not exactly how I wanted this evening to turn out," Sam expressed with disappointment to Morgana. "I knew those clouds would catch up to us!"
https://s20.postimg.cc/ov2l0l03x/SBSV_dinner_at_bistro_1.jpg
Morgana smiled at his "cuteness." "Perhaps they have a table available inside?" she asked.
"They don't," Sam informed. "They're booked solid."
Now Morgana looked annoyed. "Then maybe you should ask them if we can reschedule our reservation for tomorrow night due to the weather."
"Yeah," Sam agreed. "That would be the best thing to do huh?"
"Yeeah."
https://s20.postimg.cc/8zdqxa9jh/SBSV_dinner_at_bistro_3.jpg
After doing so, Sam and Morgana stepped back outside in the rain and Sam expressed his deepest apologies to her about not being able to have the fancy, romantic dinner that she was expecting.
https://s20.postimg.cc/sfygjt4nh/SBSV_dinner_at_bistro_2.jpg
"It's ok Thornton, really," Morgana assured. Then she paused as Sam looked upon her with an interesting expression on his face. "What is it?" she asked him with a chuckle.
Sam kept the expression. He replied, "I was just thinking how beautiful you look in this light...with the rain falling upon your hair and running down your cheeks."
Morgana blushed.
https://s20.postimg.cc/kr1m8345p/SBSV_dinner_at_bistro_5.jpg
"You're sweet Thornton," she said, "but we're getting soaked! We should just head home and order a pizza while watching a movie or something."
"No," Sam expressed, taking her hands. "I had plans to give you a romantic evening and that's just what I'm going to do."
Trying to hide a giggle, Morgana asked, "Well what exactly do you have in mind?"
https://s20.postimg.cc/av0j8fydp/SBSV_dinner_at_bistro_6.jpg
It was then that a crazy thought came into Sam's brilliant mind.
"Well," he started, looking down at his ugly, soaked, blue-striped suit. "I figure since we're already wet..."
Morgana looked upon him questionably and curiously.
"Follow me," he entreated, while bolting towards the road.
"Thornton!? Wait!"
Running in heels proved to be more difficult than Morgana ever imagined. Her frustration was heightened by the fact that Sam wouldn't answer her as to where they were going. Occasionally he would glance behind himself to see if she were still following and then he'd keep on running. He wanted to make it a surprise. He led them to the beach.
https://s20.postimg.cc/labav3ky5/SBSV_swimming_in_rain_1.jpg
At that point, Morgana stopped to remove her shoes. "Thornton!" she cried out, "what the h*** are we doing!?"
Finally Sam answered...as he began removing the hideous suit. "Swim with me!"
"What!?"
"It'll be fun!" Sam expressed, stripping down to his underwear. "The sun is about to set and it will be gorgeous to watch while in the water."
Morgana gaped. "Thornton you're crazy!" she exclaimed.
"Crazy in love," Sam responded with a bright grin on his face. He turned and started trudging into the ocean.
That response was too sweet to ignore. Oh for heaven's sake! Morgana thought as she began removing her dress, thankful that she had a decent skirt on underneath!
In a moment's time she ran to his side and began entering the ocean along with him.
https://s20.postimg.cc/rpabrrrnx/SBSV_swimming_in_rain_2.jpg
"My Gosh," Morgana expressed, as the bright orange glow lit up the sky and reflected upon the water in front of them. "That IS a gorgeous sight!"
"Right!?" Sam agreed as he looked down upon the waves. "It's like we're swimming in liquid gold."
The water rose up to their chests once the sun completely set, the rain still falling.
"I've watched the sun go down a million times here in Sunset Valley," Morgana expressed, "but never has it looked as breathtaking as it does from here in the water."
"I knew you'd love it," Sam remarked.
https://s20.postimg.cc/t5lu9wukt/SBSV_swimming_in_rain_3.jpg
Completely immersing themselves now, the ocean water felt much warmer than their drenched clothes. Sam knew it would. The sun's rays on the water certainly helped with that.
Then the rain started coming down harder and as the two smiled at each other romantically while treading water, Morgana asked, "Now what are we going to do?"
https://s20.postimg.cc/9p14ndzgt/SBSV_swimming_in_rain_4.jpg
Sam was about to respond when lightning stroke in the distance, followed by thunder.
He glanced in that direction. "Well," he sighed. "Perhaps this is another one of my failed plans."
"Not completely," Morgana indicated, "we did get to witness quite the gorgeous sunset from the best spot in town." Then reality of the situation struck. "Oh dear G**!" she exclaimed, "we're in the ocean during a thunderstorm!" She splashed water at Sam. "We're gonna get struck by lightning and DIE out here because of you!"
https://s20.postimg.cc/txoi93yrx/SBSV_swimming_in_rain_5.jpg
There was a hint of sarcasm in her voice, Sam noted, but it was a possibility nonetheless.
"Indeed," he agreed, wiping the water off his face. "We need to find a way to get home quick."
Suddenly a horn sounded.
Sam and Morgana turned in the direction which it came. They saw a man coming towards them on his boat.
"Do you guys need some help?" he called out.
Sam and Morgana took one look at each other and laughed. They responded in unison, "Yes!"
The man was kind enough to give them a direct ride back to their house.
https://s20.postimg.cc/dnyc67o3x/SBSV_swimming_in_rain_6.jpg
******************
Once home and dried off, Sam and Morgana sat in their bed and talked about their crazy but exciting evening.
https://s20.postimg.cc/wkvl0hya5/SBSV_After_park_4.jpg
Then they got serious and talked about plans for their future.
https://s20.postimg.cc/g8ljarjyl/SBSV_After_park_3.jpg
Morgana hesitated for a moment on this one, but she brought up the possibility of having children again.
https://s20.postimg.cc/kf6dq3jkd/SBSV_After_park_1.jpg
It took Sam a few seconds to figure out how to properly respond, in a way that Thornton would, so he answered, "I think I'm ok with the thought of having kids now."
Morgana's eyes widened with joy.
"I mean," he added, "it might take some time for me to adjust to life with a kid and I might not be the best dad, but," he paused, looking her in the eye, "I'll sure as h*** try to be...for us. For them."
Tears appeared around Morgana's eyes. "I think you'll be a better dad than you think," she assured.
https://s20.postimg.cc/57qe5qrpp/SBSV_After_park_2.jpg
They continued to talk a while longer until Sam expressed his fatigue and got himself under the covers to go to sleep.
Long after Sam drifted into a deep sleep, Morgana still lay on the bed above the covers, smiling endlessly. Feeling so grateful for the miracle that had taken place in her and Thornton's lives. Also her heart was filled with joy. Her lifelong dreams would finally be coming true.
https://s20.postimg.cc/3jvu4u37x/SBSV_After_park_5.jpg
:mrgreen:
More to come!
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