Play to win

Mercedes didn’t know what Sam was doing but the moment he pulled into Outback she grew hungry. She didn’t really want to eat inside but she would risk it. Though when Sam told her to wait and soon came back with a steak dinner she felt tears come to her eyes. “Sam?” She took the bag and cried a bit. “Sam…I can’t believe….” she sniffed wiping her eyes. 

Sam: We can finish our little guitar lessons if you want.

Mercy: Sam the last time you taught me guitar we made out on the floor.

Mercy: Yep! So when they are born he or she will have a blanket

Mercy: You gonna teach me to play something.

“Pretty sure you are still a better driver than me. I don’t drive myself around. Not that I don’t want to but when I have places to go its just safer and easier not too. Its why I fly at night, why I have plain clothes security with me where ever I go.” She sighed leaning back and closing her eyes. “Starving! I had one request. Steak and they couldn’t even do that. Its a private plane and they couldn’t give me steak, the baby is outraged.” She laughed. 

Sam: You could always write some new songs if that's what you want to do. Get those creative juices flowing.

Mercy: No I promised no work until after the baby is born. Maybe I 'll take up crochet?

Sam: Crochet? Like you can learn how to make the baby a blanket or a hat? Seems interesting.

Mercedes smiled as Sam lead her through the parking garage. “I can’t believe you went through all this trouble just for me.” She said getting into the car. “I really appreciate it, I was just going to head to the hotel until tomorrow. I really don’t want to impose you know?” As he put her luggage in the back she reached over and opened his door. “I am sure I will love it.”

Sam: I think you are just biased Ms. Jones

Mercy: Probably. But I don't care. Lol

Mercy: Its weird not working, all I have done since I was 18 was work and now I am just sitting here with nothing to do.

Teanagers don’t hold back. If they know you and consider you ‘the cool teacher’ (because every school has one, mine was the quirky arty science teacher) then they’ll think they can easily roast you. You should teach every class in the style of someone else or a character just to keep it interesting. Best get practising.

That actually sounds like a good idea. I don’t know why I didn’t think of it that way before. Coming to class as a different character will help me stand out, in a quirky way. I will definitely look into that.

Sam: They would love that. Taking a break with the Mercedes Jones. I'll be the coolest teacher ever.

Mercy: You are already the coolest teacher ever Sam.

Sam: Sounds good to me. How far away are you?

Mercy: Like five minutes. We can surprise your class if you want? Thats always fun.

She finally let him go, a feeling she hated. Why did she miss him so much and was it just her pregnancy that made her wish she could be in his arms or was it something more? “Purple and black Zebra print, just the one, everything else I shipped to my apartment here.” She said smiling softly, “Surprises? What kind?” 

Sam: They aren’t the only one that wants Summer to come already. I feel a bit burned out by this year.

Sam: I am really looking forward to this appointment. I'm really excited... is that weird?

Sam: Oh, I don't want to trouble you. Only if it's not out of your way.

Mercy: I am sure you can't wait. You deserve time off.

Mercy: I don't mind and I am not driving anyways so why not take advantage of this car.

Mercedes swallowed as she saw him, all of her emotions overwhelmed her, and all she could think to do was hug him. She walked to just and take her time but all she could do was run to his arms. She held him close, her emotions causing her to hold him tighter. “I missed you.” She said. As much as she didn’t want to ask him to pick her up he knew, knew that she wanted him there, needed him there and that meant the world to her.

Having Mercedes in his arms again everything he didn’t know he needed. He had missed her these past couple of months, but of course couldn’t really express that to anyone without coming across creepy. But being here with her, he knew that he would do anything to create this family. “I missed you also, you have no idea.” He had to stop himself from feeling her belly. That would definitely be weird. “So point out your luggage, so we can be on our way. I have a few surprise stops along the way.”