As soon as James reached the precinct, he headed straight to the chief's office. *Knock*Knock*, "Come in," the chief said. James walked through the door and plopped down on to the couch. "So.. what happened?" The chief asked. "The mission was a success, we were able to arrest both mafia leaders Dominic and Harrington, along with their minions. Unfortunately Jones did get hurt in the takedown, by one of the DTS members, who goes by the name Eli or some shit, but I was able to handle it," James said, as he gave the run down to the chief. "How is Jones?" "He's fine, the doctors said there wasn't any damage or life threatening injuries, just a concussion," James replied. "Well that's good. We were able to accomplish the mission, and at least our jobs aren't on the line anymore," the chief said, as he exhaled a sigh of relief.

"The leader of DTS, Dominic, should be on his way to jail, along with all members of the black syndicate and the downtown savages," James added. "Okay, how about you head home, since it's been a long day," the chief said. "I'm going to go stay at the hospital with Jones, and make sure he is okay. I'll probably head home in the morning," James replied. "If you insist, then keep me updated, and call me when he wakes up," the chief said. James left the police station and headed towards Foothill hospital to check on Jones. As soon as James entered the room, he could see Jones up and watching tv. "Hey you're awake, how are you feeling?" James asked. "I'm fine, just a little bit of a headache," Jones said, as he held his head. "I'm glad you are okay and there was no real damage," James said. "Yea the only thing damaged was my pride," Jones replied with a smile.

"Well, true that little boy did knock you the fuck out," James said laughing. "What has happened since I was out?" Jones asked. "Well we were able to take down Dom, along with the members of DTS. We also took down Harrington and the members of his gang as well," James explained. "Wow, I see you've all been busy," Jones said with a smile. "What about the boy who wounded my pride?" Jones asked, while laughing. James laughed and said, "his name was Eli, and he was a member of the downtown savages that had infiltrated the black syndicate. He followed Harrington to that building in order to kill him and bring him back to Dom, but obviously that didn't go as planned," James stated. "How were you able to get the information about both gang's locations?" Jones asked. "Well thanks to Sarah, I was able to force the information out of Eli," James added. "You what?!" Jones exclaimed.

"He broke like the little bitch that he is, and gave up those addresses to save his own ass," James said coldly. "You must have really done him in," Jones said, as he chuckled. "I definitely did," James said proudly with a smile. "Oh I forgot, let me call the chief," James said. James pulled out his phone and dialed the chief's number. "Hey chief, Jones is awake," James said happily, as the call connected. "That's great, now put him on the phone," the chief replied. James handed Jones the phone, "Hey chief," Jones said. "Are you feeling okay?" The chief asked. "I'm feeling good, just a slight headache, but nothing too serious," Jones replied. "That's good. Get better soon, so we can finish what we started and take these motherfuckas down," the chief said. "You got chief," Jones said smiling. "I'll be there tomorrow," the chief said before he hung up. "I guess that forced alliance was a good idea after all," Jones said, as he handed James back his phone. "It definitely was, they really aren't bad people and this mission really helped me see that," James said with a smile.

Sarah woke up to the sun beaming down on her face. "Mmmm what time is it?" Sarah said as she yawned. As Sarah searched for her phone to check the time, she grabbed the remote to turn on the TV. "Found it," Sarah said laughing to herself. Sarah picked up her phone to see it was 8:00am. "Well I'll be damned, I slept through the whole night," she said to herself. Just as Sarah was scrolling through her phone to check her notifications, she immediately perked up when she heard the news say Mr. Harrington's name. As Sarah picked up the remote to turn the volume up, she could see in big bold letters blasted across her screen.

"BREAKING NEWS: THE DOWNTOWN SAVAGES AND THE BLACK SYNDICATE MAFIA GANGS HAVE ALL BEEN CAPTURED AND ARE AWAITING TRIAL"

Sarah looked at the TV speechless. "Is it really over? Did I really get my own justice?" Sarah said to herself, as a tear rolled down her face. Sarah brushed away the tears, as she got up to get ready and make breakfast for everyone. After Sarah showered, washed her face, and brushed her teeth, she walked to the kitchen, to get started on breakfast. Today's breakfast was a simple menu, just biscuits and gray, bacon, grits, eggs, with some coffee and juice. Sarah was still exhausted from yesterday and didn't have it in her to play Chef today. As Sarah was done making up the table and getting the plates ready, Jack walked in and hugged her. "Good Morning beautiful," Jack said with a smile, as he kissed her forehead. "Good Morning Jack," Sarah said, as she looked at him and smiled.

"I'm just about done with fixing everyone's plate, so if you don't mind, can you go and wake Mike up and have him come eat, I'll really appreciate it," Sarah said. "Anything for you baby girl," Jack said, as he left to go get Mike. As soon as Jack left, Sarah broke down crying. "How can I tell them about this? I don't want to die, but I also don't want to live my life killing people to survive either. I just want my old life back," Sarah said through tears. "Good mor- Omg Sarah are you okay!" Mike said, as he rushed to Sarah's side to comfort her. "I'll be fine Mike, you can go sit down at the table. I'll be there in a few," Sarah said as she wiped away her tears, before she turned around and smiled at him. "Are you sure?" Mike asked, concerned. "I'm sure, I'll be out there in a minute," Sarah said, as she placed her hands on Mike's face and smiled. Mike reluctantly smiled and walked away to go sit down at the table.

"I don't think she is doing okay Jack," Mike said, as soon as he came to the table. "What do you mean? What happened?" Jack asked. "I went in there to say good morning, but when I came in I could see her silently crying," Mike said, heartbroken. "Damn that conversation with the director must have been extremely intense and emotional," Jack said, a little upset. "Breakfast is served," Sarah said, as she came out of the kitchen with the remaining items. Both Jack and Mike looked at each other concerned. Sarah sat down and passed out plates to them for them to eat. "I hope you enjoy it. I just made something simple, since I'm exhausted, but I promise to make it up to you," Sarah said, as she smiled at them. They prayed and ate their food in complete silence. Both Jack and Mike were nervous to bring up the conversation between her and the director, afraid of what her answer might be.

As they were done eating, Sarah left to go back to Jack's room to lay down, as Mike went to clean and put up the dishes. Jack walked into the kitchen to talk to Mike. "We need to talk to her, she seems so out of it," Jack said sadly. "Yea we need to figure out what the conversation was, so we can see if we can help her," Mike said. "How about you finish up here and I'll go and try to break the ice with her," Jack said. "Okay I'll be in there soon," Mike replied. Jack walked down the hall to his bedroom and softly knocked on the door. "Come in," Sarah said softly. "Hey Sarah, I was just coming in and checking on you," Jack said as he entered the room. "I'm okay Jack, no need to worry about me," Sarah said. Jack looked at her and could tell something was seriously wrong. "Sarah I can see that you aren't okay, especially with the way I found you last," Jack said, as he gently rubbed her face.

Sarah grabbed him and hugged him tightly, as she just broke down crying. "I don't know what to do Jack," Sarah said through tears. Jack held her tighter as he caressed her back. "What did you and the director talk about that has you so conflicted?" Jack asked. Sarah slowly removed herself from his embrace as she looked up at him. "He wants me to make a choice," Sarah said barely above a whisper. "What choice is that?" Jack said. Sarah just looked at him and fell back into his arms and cried. Mike came in and saw Sarah crying and looked at Jack to see if he found out anything. Jack just shook his head no, as Mike went to sit down across from Sarah. "Sarah, what hurt you so bad that you can't tell us?" Mike asked. Sarah turned to look at Mike with tears in her eyes and said, "it's a choice between life and death."

"What do you mean life and death," both Jack and Mike say together. Sarah removed herself from Jack's arms again and looked at them. She took a few deep breaths, as she tried to compose herself before she told them. "Okay Sarah you can do this," she said to herself. "The director gave me an ultimatum and he wants a decision from me in the next few days," Sarah said, as she stared at the ground. Jack gently lifted her head up, while Mike looked at him a little upset, "please just tell us what is so we can try to help you," Jack said as he looked her in the eyes. Sarah let out a deep sigh before speaking. "He wants me to choose between dying or continuing being a sleeper agent for the government," Sarah said barely above a whisper. "Seriously?" Jack asked. Sarah just shook her head yes. "What's so hard about that decision? Why can't you just be a sleeper agent and live? It's not like it will be any different from the last couple of months," Mike said.

Jack and Sarah looked at him confused and angry. "Are you serious Mike? I know you don't understand because you've never done secret op missions, but it's more to it than that," Jack asked. "It's not that simple Mike," Sarah added. "Don't look at me like that Jack, I'm stating the obvious, what you want her to die!" Mike yelled. "And what do you mean it's not that simple, it seems very simple to me," Mike stated matter of factly. "I almost lost my life trying to save you from the Russians, and I also put your life in danger, by me being a sleeper agent. I can't do that again," Sarah said, as she tried to hold back tears. "I know that, but immediate death with no chance to live at all isn't a better option," Mike said. "I mean.. he does kind of have a point," Jack said. Sarah looked at Jack and Mike and just put her head down. "Look Sarah I know this is a difficult decision for you, because you aren't just worried about yourself, you are also worried about all of us as well, but saying goodbye to you forever isn't something I or anyone of us wants to do," Jack said, as he turned her to look at him.

"You also have people to protect you now as well, and as much as I hate to admit it Jack has the skills, experience, and resources to help you through your missions and keep you as safe as possible," Mike said, as he sided eyed Jack. Jack smiled at Mike, "why thank you Mike for your kind words," Jack said as he laughed. "I don't know you two. These missions can and will be dangerous. I'll be risking my life and all of yours if I do this," Sarah stated. "What if something like this happens again, and they come after you Mike, or you Jack, to get back at me?" Sarah said concerned. "That's a possible scenario that could happen and I'm not faulting you on that, but does dying at the hands of the government sound any better?" Mike asked. "You never got to even experience life. You've been working at that boring job for years. You've never traveled out of this state, let alone the country. You haven't been on a vacation with friends, or bought a house, or got married and had kids. You have so much life ahead of you, and you're just going to throw it all the way?" Mike asked.

"Sarah your life is what you make it and like I said before, I will always be by your side to protect you and support you no matter what happens or what you choose to do," Jack added. Sarah looked at the most important men in her life, as she silently cried. "I appreciate you both so much for everything. You both gave me something to think about," Sarah said. "You also won't need to worry about me soon enough, because I'm learning some fighting moves from Ashley," Mike said smiling. Jack and Sarah busted out laughing. "What? What's so funny? You think I can't be a secret agent?" Mike asked. "Mike it's way more to it," Jack said as he laughed. "Just wait and see, imma show you," Mike said. "Yes Mike I can't wait," Sarah said laughing. Mike got up and left to call Ashley.

Mike headed back to his room and took his phone out to dial Ashley's number. "Hey, you got time to meet me today?" Mike asked over the phone. "Yea I'm free in 15 minutes," Ashley said. "Ok meet me at Jill's cafe, the one on the corner next to Jack's house," Mike said. "Okay I'll see you soon," Ashley said. Mike hung up the phone and went to get ready to meet up with Ashley. "Hey I'm going to go and get some fresh air, I'll be back later," Mike said to Sarah and Jack, as he turned around and headed out. Mike left Jack's house and walked down to the corner to Jill's cafe. Mike entered the cafe and got a table for two as he sat and waited for Ashley. Ashley came through the doors of the cafe around 10 minutes later. "Damn she looks beautiful," Mike said to himself, as he watched Ashley walk over to him. Ashley was wearing a beautiful yellow dress, some cute sandals, and her hair was pulled back in a ponytail with curls and a bang.

"Damn do I look that good that I got you drooling," Ashley said, as she smiled at him. Mike was snapped out of his trance as he looked her over. "I mean you look ight.. I guess," Mike said, as he laughed. Ashley laughed and sat down. "Are you ready to order?" The waitress asked, as she came over. "Yes I'll like the strawberry and dragon fruit smoothie and a warmed up blueberry muffin," Ashley said, as she handed the menu back to her. "And for you sir?" The waitress asked Mike. "I'll just have a mango and strawberry smoothie." Mike said. "Perfect I'll be back with your items in a few minutes," the waitress said with a smile, as she walked away. "Sooo.. what's up? Why did you need to meet me so urgently?" Ashley asked. "It's about Sarah," Mike said. "Is everything okay?" Ashley asked concerned. "No not really," Mike replied.

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"What happened?" Ashley asked. Mike looked around to see if anyone else was within earshot, before he leaned in and said, "The director gave Sarah an ultimatum, he wants her to choose between being a sleeper agent permanently or die," Mike whispered. "What!!" Ashley shouted, causing everyone to look at her. "Keep your voice down,"he shouted through gritted teeth. "I'm sorry, What!" Ashley said as she quietly shouted. "Yes, but she is conflicted on what decision to make, because she doesn't want to put us all in danger," Mike said. "Well my whole job is surrounded in danger and same for Johnson, so it wouldn't really make a difference. And Jack's whole life has been dangerous missions, but you.. that's a different story," Ashley said. "I know th-" "here is your smoothie and muffin," the waitress said, as Mike stopped talking mid sentence. "Thank you," Ashley said with a smile. "You're welcome if you need anything else just let me know," the waitress said, as she walked away.

"I know, that's why I called you. I need you to teach me some combat skills, so she doesn't have to be worried about me," Mike said, continuing the conversation. "I can definitely do that, but you better be prepared, because it's gonna be intense," Ashley said smiling and laughing. "You saw this body, does it look like it can't handle intense," Mike said flexing his muscles. Ashley stared at him as a flashback of his dripping wet body popped up in her head. Ashley shook her head to get the image out of it. "I guess you can say that," Ashley said with a slight smile, as she took a sip of her smoothie. "What?! Thinking about my body got you all hot and bothered?" Mike said with a smirk. "Boy please you wish," Ashley tried to say, even though it was true. We can start your training today since I'm free," Ashley said changing the subject. "Okay let's do that," Mike said.

Mike and Ashley finished up their drinks and food, before Mike paid the bill and they headed back to Jack's house. Mike and Ashley walked back into the house and saw Sarah and Jack in the living room watching TV. "Hey Ashley," Sarah said with a smile, as she got up and hugged her. "Were you guys together?" Sarah asked. "No, we just ran into each other," Mike said. "Hey Ashley what's up," Jack said, as he looked up at her from the couch. "Hey Jack," Ashley said with a smile. "It looks like the whole gang is here except for Johnson," Sarah said, as she went to sit back down. "I can call him and have him come over," Jack said. "How about we have dinner together," Sarah said. "Sounds good to me," everyone said in unison. Jack picked up his phone to give Johnson a call. "Hello," Johnson said, as he answered the phone. "Hey Johnson, what are you doing?" Jack asked. "Nothing much just got done playing some basketball with some friends, what's up?" Johnson said.

"Sarah wants everyone to come over to my place for dinner tonight," Jack said. "Oh hell yeah I'm down! I'll never pass up on Sarah's cooking," Johnson said with a laugh. "She do be throwing down in the kitchen," Jack said with a laugh. "I'll be there later tonight, see you then," Johnson said, as he hung up. "Johnson said he will come," Jack said as he got off the phone. "Wonderful, I need to make something special for everyone tonight," Sarah said, with a smile as she thought about what to cook. "Me and Ashley are about to head out, but we will be back for dinner," Mike said. "What? You both just got here. Where are you going?" Sarah asked. "Oh I just came to change, we are going to go work out together," Mike said. "Oh I can come, I don't mind working out. Shit I need to, so I can relieve this stress," Sarah said, as she got up. "How about you come next time, since we were planning on doing something special for you as well," Ashley said.

"Uhmm okay," Sarah said awkwardly. Mike went to change and came back out to leave. "Hey Ashley, are you ready?" Mike asked. "Yea," Ashley said as she got up to leave. "See you both later," Ashley and Mike said in unison, as they left. "That was weird. I wonder what they have up their sleeves, that has them being so secretive," Sarah said. "Yes I know right, that was a little weird and awkward," Jack replied. "It's probably nothing, since they want to surprise you with something," Jack said. "Yea you're right," Sarah said. "What do you plan on cooking for dinner tonight?" Jack asked. "I honestly don't know, but I want it to be something special for you all," Sarah said. "No matter what you decide to do I just know it's gonna be delicious," Jack said with a smile. "Let me get started on dinner tonight and head to the store to get some items," Sarah said as she got up. "We can go together," Jack said. "You sure?" Sarah asked, surprised. "Yea there isn't anything to do here anyway and I need to get some fresh air," Jack said. "Okay," Sarah said, smiling at him, as he grabbed his keys and they headed out.

Ashley took Mike to the navy training center. "We are here," Ashley said, as she pulled in and parked. "What is this place?" Mike asked, as they got out of the car. "It's the navy training center that we use to train for missions and workout," Ashley said, as they headed inside. Mike looked up at the building and followed her inside. "Ok drop your things and let's get to work," Ashley said, as she came back from the locker room after changing. "Alright let see what you got," Ashley said, as she got into a fighting stance. Mike swung at Ashley, but lightly tapped her on the shoulder. "What the fuck was that?" Ashley said, as she punched him hard in his jaw. "Damn what the fuck!" Mike shouted, as he adjusted his jaw and wiped the blood from his mouth. "If you want to learn you need to take this shit seriously," Ashley said. "Now come at me with all you got," Ashley yelled.

Mike charged at her like a bull that saw red. Ashley stepped to the side and flipped him on his back. "Is that all you got? Shit if so, this is going to be light work," she said as she smiled, and got back into a fighting stance. Mike picked himself up off the floor and charged at her again. This time Ashley swept his right leg, causing him to fall, as she punched him in the face. "Damn man," Mike said, as he held his nose. "Are you even trying?" Ashley said, as she looked at Mike trying to catch his breath. "I haven't even broken a sweat, and you're over there dying," Ashley said laughing. "This isn't funny," Mike said, a little annoyed. "Oh it is, because if this is all you got we are in trouble," Ashley said, taking a sip of water. "If you can't even land a hit on me, how do you think you can protect Sarah? Because those people in that world will come at you to kill you," Ashley said seriously.

Mike got up and got back into a fighting stance, "let's go," he said, as he charged at her again. Ashley spun around and elbowed him in the nose, causing it to bleed. Mike wiped the blood from his face and went in again and again and again. Ashley and Mike trained for hours, as Mike refused to give up. He knew he needed to be stronger for Sarah's sake. Mike ran up on Ashley, as she stepped to the side, kicked him in his knee, causing him to drop down, as she wrapped her legs around his neck, pulled his arm back, and brought him down to the ground. Ashley then tugged on Mike's arm as she twisted it. Mike tapped Ashley on her leg to tap out. Ashley let him go and got up, as Mike stayed laying down on the mat. "See if I want to, I could have broken your arm or when I wrapped my legs around you, I could have snapped your neck," Ashley said, catching her breath.

Mike laid there on the mat in silence. "I can't do this. I'll never be strong enough to protect Sarah. I can't make her choose me and also make the decision to be a trained assassin for a living. I'm so selfish and naive," Mike said to himself. "You are not selfish, you just want to save her life," Ashley said, as she sat down next to Mike. "Yea, but I can't expect her to be with me and marry me in the future if I can't even defend myself against you," Mike said sadly. "You need to keep trying. Don't let this stop you from achieving the goal of being a better man and protector for yourself and Sarah. You think this training was easy. I told you a while back this was mentally, physically, and emotionally draining. If it wasn't for Jack helping me through, I would've quit a long time ago," Ashley said. "Yea well you are just a girl," Mike said as he laughed softly.

Ashly punched him in the arm, "hey I'm a girl that can beat your ass, remember that!" Ashley said laughing. "But it wasn't just me, it was other men and women that fought to make it through navy seal training," Ashley said. "Yea, but what about Jack?" Mike said, as he sat up. "See Jack was a different ball game. I honestly don't think he is really wrapped too tight up there," Ashley said, as she circled her finger around her head. Mike looked at her and just laughed. "Yea I guess you're right, he is definitely a different breed," Mike said still laughing. "See you need to stop comparing yourself to him, because no offense you will never be him or catch up to him, but that's okay, because you are who you are and that's fine. Any woman in this world would be lucky to have you," Ashley said, as she smiled and got up. "Okay what about you," Mike said, as he got up to grab her arm, turned her around, pulled her closer.

Ashley could feel the warmth of his body, as she looked up at him and swallowed. "Www.. well.. I mean you are very attractive with a nice body," Ashley said, as she stuttered. Mike placed his hand in the middle of her back and pulled her in further. "So what you are trying to say," Mike said as he looked down at her and smirked. "I'm saying that you could have any woman you want and they would be lucky to have you," Ashley said, as she tried to remove herself from his embrace. Ashley's heart thumped in her chest, like a bass from a speaker, and she could feel her temperature rising. "I think that's enough training for the day," she said, as she finally got loose. "See it's getting late and we're going to be late for dinner if we keep this up," Ashley said, as she looked down at her watch, and ran towards the women's locker room. Mike just smirked, as he watched her run away. "She is so easy to mess with," Mike said with a laugh, as he left to go shower.

"What was that?" Ashley asked herself, as she placed her hand over her beating heart. "What is wrong with that man? Does he just love fucking with me?" Ashley said to herself. "God he smelled so damn good, and his embrace was so warm and comforting," she said, as she wrapped her arms around herself. "And those lips looked so soft," she said, rubbing her finger across her lips, and replayed the scene in her head. "Whoa! Wait hold on," Ashley said, snapping herself out of her trance. "What the fuck are you doing right now girl! Get it together," she said, as she hit herself. Ashley then proceeded to take a very cold shower to cool herself down. As soon as she got out, she hurried up and got dressed. "You ready to go?" Ashley asked, as she exited the locker. "Yea," Mike said, as he got up from the bench. Ashley quickly walked past him, keeping her eyes to the ground, as she couldn't bring herself to make eye contact with him. Mike just laughed silently to himself as he followed her to the car.

The ride back to Jack's house was extremely tense and quiet. Ashley didn't dare to say a word and Mike didn't either. Mike enjoyed the view of Ashley squirming in her seat. As Ashley pulled up to Jack's back alley, she quickly parked her car and got out. She couldn't breathe under all that tension. Ashley quickly walked up and knocked on Jack's door. "You know I got a key right," Mike said, smiling softly, as he came up from behind her. Ashley tensed up, as Mike reached over her to unlock the door. "Thank you," she said, as she pushed the door open and walked in. Mike just smiled to himself, as he walked in behind her, closing and locking the door. "Oh you're back," Jack said, as he came out of the kitchen. Ashley just walked past him and sat down on the living room couch. "Are you okay Ashley?" "Yes I'm fine," Ashley said, as she turned to look at the TV.

Jack could sense something was wrong, but didn't want to pry any further. Just as Mike came into the living room, there was a knock on the door. "That must be Johnson," Jack said, as he went to answer the door. Mike went to sit down in a chair that was on the opposite side of Ashley. Jack came back a few seconds later with Johnson. "Now that everyone is here, we can sit down and eat," Jack said, as everyone got up, to go sit down at the table. "Mmm it smells good in here," Johnson said, as he sat down. "You are in for a treat tonight," Sarah said, as she emerged from the kitchen. "I can't wait," Mike said, smiling at her. "Omg Mike are you okay?" Sarah asked, as she rushed to his side. "I'm fine the work out just got a little carried away," Mike said, as he looked at Ashley. "Are you sure?" Sarah asked concerned. "Yes I'm positive," Mike said. "Okay, but remind me later to put some ointment on those cuts and bruises," Sarah said. "I will," Mike said smiling.

"Okay let me bring out the food and we can get ready to eat," Sarah said , as she returned to the kitchen. Sarah emerged a few minutes later with a few food items. "Let me help," Johnson said, as he took the plate from her. "Thank you," Sarah said. "I'll get the remaining items. How about you sit down and relax," Jack said, as he got up from his seat and went to the kitchen. Jack came back with the remaining dishes and sat them down on the table. "Now that everything is here let's pray and eat," Sarah said. Johnson said a quick prayer and everyone started to dig in. "Everything looks and smells wonderful. What did you make?" Ashley asked. "I made steak, stuffed salmon with crab, mixed vegetables, a cucumber salad, homemade strawberry lemonade, and for dessert I made a cinnamon roll cheesecake with a biscoff crust," Sarah said. "You are truly amazing, I can't wait to taste it," Ashley replied. "This shit is amazing," Johnson said. "I can eat your cooking for the rest of my life," Johnson added.

Sarah just blushed, as she watched everyone enjoy their food. "I can't imagine my life without them and I'm pretty sure they can't imagine their life without me. I can't just leave them forever," Sarah said to herself, as she smiled. These people are her family and it will destroy her to say goodbye. "I really need to make my decision soon because it's getting harder and harder to choose between them and me," Sarah said to herself, as she wiped away her tears. "I need to choose what's best for me and what's best for them. Hopefully I'm making the right decision," she added. They all enjoyed their dinner as they sat and talked. As they were done eating dinner together, Sarah cleaned up everything, as everyone else went to go sit down in the living room.

"Man I am stuffed," Johnson said, as he sat down and patted his stomach. "Me too," Mike added. "Hey why don't you all stay the night and let's do something fun tomorrow," Sarah said as she emerged from the kitchen. "That sounds like a plan," Johnson said. "Oh no I can come back tomorrow morning," Ashley said. "Oh no it's fine please stay," Sarah begged. "I'll make breakfast whatever you all want," she added. "Okay Ashley now you have to stay," Mike said, smirking at her. "Ugh okay I'll stay," Ashley said, as she shot daggers at Mike. "Okay it's settled," Sarah said. "Well everyone can sleep in the same rooms as last time," Jack said. "We can go work out early in the morning," Mike said to Ashley. "I don't know about that," Ashley replied. "What you scared I'm going to beat you up again," Mike said laughing. "Beat me- beat me up!?" Ashley scoffed. "Okay, but you're going to be in for a rude awakening," Ashley said, as she forcefully brushed past him. "I'm looking forward to it," Mike said with a smile.