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It was still raining when the vehicle carrying Jeff and Elise pulled onto the private roadway leading to the cabin. The main road up the mountain hadn't been too difficult, but this smaller road took a little more navigation.

When the cabin came into sight Elise saw it first and exclaimed, "Oh, it's gorgeous!"

Jeff looked out of the window and smiled as he put the SUV into park, and they both walked towards the cabin. The property was listed as a Maine Cottage. A-framed in shape, it was nestled among tall evergreens and had a built-on lookout deck. Unlocking the door with the keys the realtor had given him, Jeff allowed Elise to enter first. She gave a low whistle upon stepping into the foyer. The cabin was built from knotty pine and had a huge fieldstone fireplace in the main living area. Hardwood floors and floor to ceiling windows gave the cabin a spacious feel. Jeff looked around slowly, occasionally jotting down a note or two. Elise found the kitchen and was impressed by the very modern conveniences. The cabin had every comfort one would need! The two of them spent a good hour nosing around and admiring the breathtaking view from the deck.

"So, Ms. Collins, what do you think? I want an honest opinion now."

She looked over at him, thinking how much his stance and tone was very much like Scott's. "Well... I think it's absolutely perfect! I think your wife will adore this place."

Jeff smiled and agreed with her. "I think you may be right, and I hope she adores me just as much when I bring her here!"

Elise laughed out loud. "What are you laughing about?" Jeff asked casually.

"You sound just like Scott!"

He looked at her in playful astonishment "You can't be serious! My son acting just like me...never!"

Elise smiled. She liked Mr. Tracy, and could see where Scott had inherited his finer points. Her boss seemed to genuinely care about his employees and treated them very personably, and she felt quite honored that he valued her opinion on such an important decision. Noticing the time, she mentioned that they had better start heading back to the chopper. Jeff had earlier told her he wanted to be back in New York so that he could vid-phone home. The trip down the mountain was uneventful and all too soon they were lifting off to return home.

Jeff was already signing the purchase agreement when Elise lifted off. "Mr. Tracy? Weather station just radioed in -- strong winds are possible along with a thunderstorm cell off to the west. I'll keep my eye on it, but you may want to put your seatbelt on, if you haven't already done so, sir." She didn't look back, but spoke through the headphones that connected to the rear cabin speakers.

"Thank you, Elise. Will do," Jeff replied as he glanced out of the window, observing the changing clouds. He really wanted to be back In New York on time; he knew his family and his beloved wife would be waiting for his call. The thought of Dianne brought a soft smile to his face. Boy! How he'd missed her. Missed her smile, her touch, her kiss. He couldn't wait to show her the cabin. He hoped that they would be able to get away soon. Just the thought of the two of them alone in the cabin made his body stir and, suddenly, he couldn't wait to get home.

While Jeff was lost in thought, Elise's mind was as sharp as a tack. Her eyes traveled expertly over the instrument panel, reading wind speeds, fuel consumption, and height. The wind speed had picked up, but the chopper was handling it with ease. The controls felt light in her hands as she maneuvered them accordingly and the aircraft responded. As they flew southwards, the storm cell from the west was rapidly approaching. The rain had started and air traffic control had advised them to change course slightly. Elise did so, all the while relaying information back to Jeff. She was used to flying in bad weather and had many times successfully landed without problems after navigating storms, so she wasn't worried. Twenty-five minutes later, she was.

Post by FrankieCTB2 on 01/07/2004

Jeff heartbeat Dianne plain My IR:TNP OTP!

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