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Re: A Walk To Remember

Joe couldn't help but grin at the way Carrie stumbled over her words—it wasn't teasing, just warm and quietly charmed. The way she said "Joe Bear" settled right into him, like it belonged there.

"Well now," he said, lifting the picnic basket and giving it a light swing, "I'd say that depends..."

His eyes drifted over her riding clothes, then back to her face, that soft smile of his turning just a little more playful.

"On whether you're hoping for a slow ride... or just an excuse to sit real close to me in the truck."

He stepped a little nearer as they reached the bottom of the stairs, his voice lowering just enough to make it feel like it was meant only for her.

"Truth is, I don't mind either way," he added. "Long as I've got you beside me."

There was a brief pause, his gaze lingering, gentle but steady.

"But," he went on, tilting his head slightly, "horses might take a bit longer... give us more time before we have to share that picnic with the rest of the world."

Joe shifted the basket in one hand and offered her his arm again with the other, a quiet invitation.

"What do you say, CareBear?" he asked softly. "You feel like taking the long way with me?"

Re: A Walk To Remember

Joe continued getting ready for their picnic. He slipped in his shirt pocket what he had just bought yesterday in town. He knew she would be surprised and he hoped as happy as he was. 

Suddenly as he finishes dressing, he hears someone knock on the door. He goes over and answers it. "Carrie" he said, then almost breathlessly he says, "You look so beautiful". He puts his arm through hers, "Shall we go for our picnic?" he asks, picking up the picnic basket. 

Re: A Walk To Remember

Joe and Carrie had made their relastionship public about a year ago. Now Hoss and Laura were married. Joe wanted Carrie to stay in Virginia City with him, but her father wanted her back home to finish school. Joe wasn't gonna be seperated from her, no matter what he had to do. Even if it meant moving to San Francisco for her to finish school, and them move back here after that. Or if he had to talk her father into letting her finish school here he would do that too. 

He knew she wanted them to have a picnic today at their spot by the lake. He didn't know for sure what she needed to tell him, but he had a feeling he knew. That's why he already had his mind made up about what he planned to do. Because he was not going to be seperated from her. So he was getting ready for their picnic.