Chapter 77
Samantha giggled softly. "We didn't really dance. He is far too tall for us to properly dance without him hurting his back!" She ran her fingers through Howie's hair, absent-mindedly twirling a curl around her finger. "We talked about Lauren and how he and my other brothers chose not too tell me the doctor said it was fine for Nicholas and Lauren to try again for a baby. He said they were trying to protect me which launched me into a speech on why they SHOULDN'T try to protect me." She smiled. "Christopher said I looked beautiful Howie." Her eyes misted over. "And he likes you! They all like you! Even my mom praised you!"
Howie pulled Samantha into a tighter embrace. He put his lips right next to her ear and whispered. "I told you not to worry Sweetie. Your family is wonderful. Christopher is right Sam. You are so beautiful tonight." He kissed her neck and worked his way back up to her ear. "I want to leave soon if that is OK with you." He said slowly running his hands up and down her back. "God I love you Samantha."
Samantha could tell without Howie even speaking that he was ready to go back to the hotel and she had to admit she wouldn't be protesting. She lifted her head from his shoulder and gazed into his eyes. "I love you too Howard. I am so glad you are here with me." She smiled wickedly at him. She reached between the two of them and let her hand drop to Howie's crotch. Ever so cautiously she let her fingers trace Howie's obvious arousal. Howie caught her hand and brought it back up so it was resting between their hearts. He threw her a wide-eyed look silently telling her that wasn't such a good idea given where there were. "I am ready to leave whenever you are." Samantha replied kissing him.
"I am ready now." Howie stated trying to control his breathing and get himself under control before he and Samantha separated. 'Man am I ready!' He thought as he lead Samantha back to the table.
"We are going to head back to the hotel." Samantha said grabbing her purse.
"I think we are all ready to leave." Peter said standing up. "You guys want a lift back to your hotel?" He asked of Samantha's group.
Samantha looked at Howie. She wanted to get back to the hotel as soon as possible but she also wanted to get a little fresh air before they got back there. "I don't know about the kids but it is only a short distance and since your hotel is in the opposite direction, I think Howard and I can walk."
"Yeah Sam's right." Adam agreed. "It would be out of your way. We can walk."
"Well then," Christopher added. "We will see around 11:00 tomorrow for brunch." He and Cindy kissed Kait and Kyle goodnight as Peter and Jill did the same to Adam and Jenna. He took Samantha's hand, pulling her into a hug. "Goodnight Peepers. I love you." He whispered. "Be careful."
Samantha smiled. "I love you too Christopher. Thank you for tonight and drive safely."
The group parted and headed back to their respective hotels. Samantha held Howie's hand tightly as they walked. 'This isn't turning out to be such a bad trip after all." She mused.
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