One Night Only

Chapter Five- Don't pursue it.

~Sam's point of view~

Last night felt like we were a family. After Zane fell asleep and I got him back in bed. We changed our clothes. We were sitting there in silence when she asked me to cuddle her. I wasn't going to turn her down. We pulled the couch out and laid down. She was asleep in minutes; Zane slept the rest of the night.

I am lying here watching her sleep. I'm used to getting up at five every morning. It's an internal alarm. She and I are going to have to talk today. I need to clear the air, and I need answers from her. I know damn well she didn't get drunk and give it up. I was with her for five years, and she refused. I didn't push her for it either. I was actually a virgin until I married Ginger. She starts to stir. She moans and flips her body towards me.

Kirsten: "Morning."

Sam: "Morning."

I don't know what made me do it. I lean in and kiss her. She doesn't fight it; We were tangled up with each other when a throat clears.

Zane: "Pappy!"

Sam: "Hello, Carter."

Kirsten: "Shit."

She whispers.

Sam: "I didn't know he was awake. I'm sorry."

I lower my voice.

Kirsten: "It's ok."

She moves. We both sit up. Carter goes over and hugs Zane.

Sam: "Would you like to hold him?"

I know he hasn't held him if Kirsten hadn't until yesterday.

Carter: "Can I?"

Sam: "Yes. Have a seat, and I'll bring him to you?"

Carter: "Ok."

I get up and go to Zane.

Sam: "Want to go sit with Pappy for a bit?"

Zane: "Yes!"

I get him ready then pick him up. I take him to Carter. He immediately wraps himself around him.

Carter: "Ahhhh, best feeling ever."

You can tell he loves his grandson.

Kirsten: "It is, isn't it?"

Carter: "There is nothing better."

I go back to Kirsten and sit down. I avoid touching her in any way.

Kirsten: "Where's Mom?"

Kirsten and Christina have a weird relationship. I've never understood it.

Carter: "I snuck out without her. Did you stay here last night, Sam?"

Sam: "I did."

Carter: "Are you two back together?"

Kirsten: "No."

Carter: "What did I walk in on?"

Sam: "I kissed her. It was all me."

Carter: "Her life is different now."

Believe me, I know.

Sam: "I know."