[Second Chances 02]California Dreams

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Book: [Second Chances 02]California Dreams by Morris Fenris Read Free Book Online
Authors: Morris Fenris
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    When she came to the last healthy picture of his mother and he, she turned and caught him staring at her. Indicating the picture, she asked, “Your mom?”
    Samuel nodded, for once not feeling the familiar tightness fill his chest when asked to speak about his mother. “That was taken a few months before we found out she was sick. I was on summer break and we drove along Route 1 heading north.”
    Jane replaced the picture and asked, “Where were you headed?”
    Samuel shrugged his shoulders, “That was the beautiful part about it. We didn’t have a destination in mind. We took 2 weeks and decided to see how far we could get in the first week and then head back home.”
    “Where was your dad?” Jane asked.
    “Working, just like always.” Samuel smiled at her, “What’s with all of these questions?”
    Jane shrugged, taking a seat at the table in the small dining nook, “Well, I figure you know all kinds of things about me via Trent. I really don’t know that much about you.”
    Samuel finished the salad, wrapped the loaf of bread in foil and placed it in the oven to warm up and set the timer for the salmon.
    Jane watched and then commented, “I’m very jealous of your kitchen. Double ovens. Is that a warming drawer?”
    “Yes. When I bought this place, I renovated it before I moved in. I love to cook and decided that I may as well put everything I could possibly ever want in it the first time.”
    Jane couldn’t sit still any longer and began to wander around the large space, opening drawers, oohing and aahing when she found something she liked. “You know there are people out there that would kill for a kitchen like this.”
    Samuel smirked, “Even you? I must remind you I am a federal officer and anything you say can, and will, be used against you.”
    Jane turned, hands on her hips as she narrowed her eyes at him, “Did you just read me my Miranda Rights?”
    Samuel mimicked her stance, asking, “Did you just threatened to kill me over my kitchen?”
    They stared at each for several moments, trying hard to keep their stern expressions upon their faces. Jane’s started to crack, but she was able to firm her lips and hold on. Samuel wasn’t as skilled and lost it after two minutes, leaning over to place his hands on his knees as he laughed, “Sorry. “
    Jane laughed along with him and then turned to the oven. The timer hadn’t gone off yet, but she opened the door anyway. “This looks like it might be finished,” she told him, glancing over her shoulder.
    “There are hot pads in the drawer to your left.” Samuel grabbed another padded towel to cover the counter where she sat the cooking pan and foil wrapped bread moments later.
    Opening the fridge, he began to search for the tartar sauce, cringing when he realized he had used it all the last time he had fish. Shutting the door, he apologized, “Sorry. It looks like I’m out of tartar sauce.”
    He looked so upset; Jane patted him on the shoulder. “Not to worry. I can make some if you’d like.”
    Samuel looked at her and smiled, “You know how to make tartar sauce?”
    “Sure. It’s actually pretty easy. Let me see if you have the ingredients.” Jane opened the fridge and began removing items: dill relish, mayo, and lemon juice. Placing them on the counter, she opened the cupboard she had surveyed earlier and took down some onion powder as well.
    Grabbing the salt and pepper, she began adding ingredients and then mixed it all together. Dipping her finger in the bowl, she tasted it and then held it out to Samuel to taste as well. Rather than using his own finger, he dipped hers in the bowl and then brought her finger to his mouth.
    “That’s good.” He smirked when she quickly pulled her hand away and wiped it on the nearby towel. A blush stole over her cheeks and he hid his grin at how nervous she had become.
    Jane couldn’t believe he had just put her finger in his mouth! Taking a shallow breath, she stepped

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