Author's Note: This is my first story. I hope you like it. This is not necessarily a Jack and Sue story, though it does seem like it. Other couples have a chance to shine as well. Enjoy!
Disclaimers: STFBEye characters are not mine. :'(
Jack's Car
After Sue's "Welcome Back" party Jack had asked he to come over he had something to discuss with her. Sue was confused he could have talked to her at any point in the day but she figured, if it wasn't important, Jack wouldn't have asked. She had come to work with Lucy that morning and for a fraction of a second had been worried about transportation. As if reading her thoughts Jack had offered the ride to his place and to drive her home as well. Lucy had taken Levi home to walk and feed him. I have the greatest friends ever, Sue thought as they pulled into the driveway.
" Well, here we are," said Jack breaking the companionable silence of the ride. Jack uncharacteristically, ran over to open Sue's door and offered her a hand to help her up. "May I, Miss Thomas."
" Oh, such a gentlemen, " Sue said mockingly impressed as she took his hand and climbed out of the car.
"Very funny. I am very much a gentleman. Women just don't recognize it," Jack joked, a shade defensive.
" That...is because you hide it so well." Sue replied tongue-in cheek as Jack opened the door.
"For that remark I shouldn't let you in."
" But that, Mr. Hudson, would definitely not be 'gentlemanly' of you."
"Very well, you win." Jack replied in mock exasperation as he stepped aside to let her in.
Grinning, Sue strode inside and hung up her coat.
" Can I get you anything?" Jack offered. "Coffee, Tea...?"
" A glass of water would be nice."
" Sure. Have a seat in the living room. I'll be right out."
Sue went and sat on the couch, while Jack entered the kitchen to get her water and his coffee. As Jack prepared the drinks he wondered how to explain to Sue the reason he invited her over. He wanted to finish what he had started to say when Myles had interrupted him that morning. How to continue...
"Thanks," Sue said as Jack handed her the glass. " So what was it you wanted to discuss with me?"
Jack hesitated not sure how to begin. Taking a deep breath and setting his coffee down on the table, he began quietly, "I wanted to continue what I was saying this morning before Myles' interference."
Sue's heart beat fast in her chest as she waited for him to continue.
"Although, I know that you are not leaving," He continued. "The possibility of that happening has made me realize I have to tell you this now, even if you don't feel the same."
Sue held her breath.
After what seemed to be the longest 60 seconds of their lives he whispered,"I love you, Sue."
Spitting out the water she had just sipped, Sue blurted uncharacteristically, " Excuse Me? Did I read that correctly?"
"I love you, I have ever since the day we met. " Jack confessed dejected. She didn't love him back. He had waited too long.
Sue was stunned to hear him say those words. Yes, she had noticed like the rest of the team that Jack had been interested in her from the day they met. This should have come as no surprise to her but, she couldn't help being utterly speechless. Seeing the hurt expression on his face she realized, she needed to let him know she reciprocated his feelings.
"Sue I'm sor..." Jack's unnecessary apology was cut short by a passionate kiss.
When they came up for air Sue muttered, "I love you too, Jack." She smiled at his shocked expression. "Ever since the day we met."
Jack pulled her in for another kiss.
7:00
After much kissing and expression of their love for one and other their stomachs had taken over. They decided to go out for dinner to celebrate the beginning of their relationship.
"What am I going to say to Lucy?" Asked Sue half-dreading her friend's interrogation that was sure to come the minute she walked in the door.
"What do you mean?" Jack asked gently.
"Well, she's obviously going to be suspicious. I mean you invited me here to talk, she was already questioning me when I told her. And the longer the visit the more questions she'll have."
"You can tell her the truth."
"But, Jack, what about the policy?"
"I made an inquiry about it today and it's been discontinued." Jack said totally abolishing her worries.
"Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Sue asked mock accusingly, with a big smile on her face.
"Slipped my mind."
"You, Jack Hudson..." Sue bantered waving her finger at him to make her point,"are a royal pain."
"Hey, you're stuck with me," Jack teased, "be nice."
They giggled together as the waiter finally came over to take their orders.
9:00
Restaurant...still
The waiter came with the bill. Sue riffled through her wallet for the money but, Jack stopped her and handed the waiter the money.
"Thank you for dining at Tim Gourmet's. Enjoy your evening." The waiter said. And with a smile he was gone.
"It's getting late. I should go home," stated Sue. Looking at her watch she said, "It's...9:00! Lucy will have me up till my alarm rings tomorrow answering questions!"
"I feel bad for you," Jack said honestly. Then in mock innocence he suggested, " You know, you're welcome to stay at my place if you like."
Sue half-glared, half-smirked at him. "That would make it ten times worse. She'd phone the whole team wondering what had happened to me."
By this time they were at Jack's car. Jack made his gentlemanly gesture of opening Sue's door for her and she hopped in.
Once Jack was in the car, Sue asked him a question that had been bothering her all evening. "Why did it take us three years and a job offer in new york to bring us together?"
"I don't know. Fear, stupidity, on my part, not wanting to make the first move."
When Sue remained silent Jack reached over and squeezed her hand. "Hey," He began gently. "It doesn't matter how long it took us to realize our feelings for each other. We're together now. And I don't know about you, but I plan on being with you for a long time."
Sue smiled. "I love you, Jack Hudson."
On the road in front of Sue and Lucy's apartment building.
"Well, Here we are." Jack said leaning over to kiss her.
He started to get out of the car to open her door and walk her in but, Sue stopped him. "It's okay, I can walk my self in." She leaned in to kiss him. "Plus do you really want to go through Lucy's questioning?"
"Good point," Jack said before kissing her once again. "Good night. I love you."
"I love you too, Sparky. See you in the morning." Sue said, smiling as she got out of the car.
Jack smiled at her use of his nickname. He couldn't wait to see the look on the teams' faces when they told them tomorrow. He started to drive off.
Just before opening the door of the building, Sue turned to wave good-bye. She was just in time to see the red sport's car run a red light...
SMASH!
"Jack!" She gasped.
Please, please, please review!!!! I really want to know if you like the story. There are many chapters to go and there will be a happy ending..eventually. It may not be the ending you are expecting.