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Post by HelChamp on Jun 20, 2008 12:39:14 GMT -5
(Part wrote by Elizabeth)With Theresa safely at the boarding house not staying alone, Jake felt much better about the trip to Denver. Jake and Loren had left early from Colorado Springs wanting to pick up the supplies and hopefully catch the next train back to Colorado Springs later the same day if they could sneak into town Jake and Loren could work on the baby room the only problem for them was how to sneak back into town without being seen?.. Jake and Loren arrived early afternoon in Denver, both hungry decided they would find a spot to eat before picking up the supplies. Loren spotted a place called Lillian's Café and something about the way the building looked made Loren want to eat there. Loren: Oohh come on Jake I bet this lady can cook! Jake: Whatever you say Loren, at this point I am so hungry I could eat almost anything. Jake rolled his eyes as Loren led the way into the café. Jake scanned the scene of the interior, this place sure is fancy I bet it's going to cost us a lot of money to eat here…  Loren: Oh Jake come on lets enjoy ourselves how often do we get a chance to come to Denver? Just the two of us?.. It's not like we can just do this sort of thing anytime we please now, now that your married! Jake nodded his head and ignored the resentment and sting of Loren's last words knowing that change wasn't something Loren accepted easily.. In truth Jake felt for Loren, It was true after all, married life had chanced things all for the better, but still he understood why Loren felt as he did, their friendship was changed as well an adjustment both of them had to make.
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Post by Jake Slicker on Jul 7, 2008 20:14:36 GMT -5
They found a table over in the corner. Loren couldnt wipe the smile from him face as they sat and looked at the menu. Jake took to glancing at the menu, but his interest was somewhere else. After what seemed like forever they decided on what they wanted and ordered.
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Post by Loren Bray on Jul 8, 2008 14:05:33 GMT -5
Loren: Say, what kind of food is this? He ate more of his meal and looked up at Jake. Loren: This doesn’t come close to Grace’s cooking… A waiter passed by and overheard Loren’s complain. Waiter: Something the matter? Loren: If something’s the matter? Yeah, who cooks like this? Waiter: I beg your pardon.  Loren glanced towards Jake who stared at him with eyes that seemed demanding. Loren glanced towards the waiter again and with a short grin he replied. Loren: Oh no, nothing. Everything’s fine, fine. The waiter walked confused away while Loren continued to eat his meal that he didn’t quite have the taste for.
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Post by Jake Slicker on Jul 10, 2008 21:13:56 GMT -5
After finishing their meal, they went in search of what they had come for. Half way through it Jake was ready to slap Loren. He spent the day complaining about the meal and how it wasnt worth what they paid for.
Loren: No one can hold a candle to what Grace can make.
Jake: But you are the one who suggested we go and eat their in the first place.
Loren: I know, I know. But you should of tried to talk me out of it.
Jake just rolled his eyes, trying to ignore Loren as he tried to get the stuff as fast as he could.
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Post by Loren Bray on Jul 13, 2008 15:49:52 GMT -5
Loren looked over to Jake, "So do you think that some people will be running against you in the Mayoral race?" he asked now with a small smile on his face, he liked comptition but he did want Jake to at least win in the end.
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Post by Jake Slicker on Jul 19, 2008 14:31:49 GMT -5
scratching his head Jake thought a moment "I'm guessing that Preston might try again. But other than that I dont believe so."
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Post by Loren Bray on Jul 19, 2008 15:30:51 GMT -5
Loren shook his head, his hand went through the air as if he was swatting a fly, however he really was showing that he did not think Preston would try. "No...i think the last time when he lost, made him realize he is not what he thinks he is...don't worry Jake" Loren said slapping the man on his back gently. "You have no compitition...your sure to win"
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Post by Jake Slicker on Jul 22, 2008 13:36:45 GMT -5
smiling "Thanks for the support. I hope that I can serve another year." Jake stuck his hands in his pockets and walked off.
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Post by HelChamp on Aug 9, 2008 20:07:31 GMT -5
(Part write by Elizabeth)
Jake and Loren headed to the general store, Mr. Conner had all of the supplies ready and waiting in the back room.
Conner: I'll get my workers load this stuff on a wagon for you they will take it right to the train station for you."
Jake: Thanks that sure saves Loren and me a lot of work.
Conner: No problem, let me just get Fred in here to start loading all this up.
While the workers loaded the wagon with the supplies, Jake decided to settle his bill while taking out his wallet.
Jake: So, how much do I owe ya Mr. Conner's? Jake asked
Conner: That comes to one hundred dollars even Mr. Slicker.
Jake counted out eighty dollars and realizing he was short ask Mr. Conner to hold on for a moment.
Jake: Uh.. Loren, I need to talk with you...
Loren: Well, go ahead. What's taking you so long just say whatever you need to say!
Jake: I need to borrow twenty dollars from you...
Loren: What?!
Jake: Look Loren, I'll pay you back as soon as we get back to Colorado Springs, so can I borrow the money?
Loren, thought about it for a few minutes not looking very pleased at the ideal.
Loren: Ohh alright...
Loren took out his wallet and handed Jake the money.
Jake: I promise you'll get your money back Loren.
Loren just shook his head as he walked back to the counter with Jake.
Jake: Here ya go Mr. Conner Jake said handing over the full amount he owed.
Conner: Good to do business with you Mr. Slicker.
Jake and Mr. Conner shook hands then Jake and Loren left the store.
Jake: Well, now we need to kill some time what do you want to do?
Loren: Ohh I don't know... Loren looked across the street and spotted a ice cream parlor hey would you look at that!. Just like the one Brain told me about when he got back from Boston that time…
Jake: Loren, aren't you a little old?.. Ohhh no one is ever too old for ice cream.. Besides I am buying so come on!..
Loren lead Jake to the ice cream parlor. The odl man looked at the all the different flavors and decided to try them
all and Jake stayed with the vanilla.
Loren: Mmmm good huh Jake?
Jake: Uh yeah... Different and refreshing. Hey maybe someone should open up one in Colorado Springs...
Loren: Ha Ha! Yeah!
Loren took a note bite of his ice cream sundae.
After leaving the ice cream parlor Jake and Loren took a walk around the town looking in the windows of the different shops. Jake dropped into one of the dress shops along the way. Jake noticed a shawl in the window white with delicate stitching in light pink with etched red roses embodied with green leaves and vines… Jake walked over to the shawl and looked at the price tag, it read 10.00 dollars.
Loren noticed the look on Jake's face and could tell he wished he could buy it for Teresa. Loren, walked over to Jake.
Loren: Here!
The old man handing out another twenty dollars towards him.
Jake: I can't accept that Loren.
Loren: Ohh sure you can Jake, you can pay me back later.
Jake hesitated few seconds.
Loren: I think it would be a nice gift to give a lady expecting your first child, now go on take it.
Jake was going to protest again, but could tell Loren wouldn't take no for an answer. Finally gave in and took the money then took the shawl from the display and went and paid for it.
The lady behind he counter wrapped in up in a box and wrapped the outside of the box with wrapping paper and tied a ribbon around it.
Once out side Jake turned to Loren.
Jake: Thanks it means a lot to me that you would loan me the money Loren, I promise I'll pay you back.
Loren again just shook his head as they walked up the street towards the train station.
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Post by Loren Bray on Aug 11, 2008 18:40:28 GMT -5
Loren looked at Jake, studing the young man who now stood by him, as they walked.
He had remembered what Jake had said earlier and had to comment on it, it was playing in his head and Loren was a person who liked to tell things as they were, not cover the information with candy floss and fluffiness.
Taking a deep breath Loren started, "You know, you said , just one year that you would like to serve as mayor. Ha ha" He laughed loudly shaking his head with a mischief grin, " I think you becoming a father soon, is playing mind games with you, so that you can’t think right. Remember, a newly elected mayor always serves 3 to 4 years." Loren had to hide his smirk from Jake now.
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Post by Jake Slicker on Aug 12, 2008 13:25:28 GMT -5
Jake was excited about being a father. He still couldnt believe it himself. The only real doubts that he had was if he was going to a good father or not. He didnt want to turn out like his did. He wasnt sure if he could take hurting Teresa or his child. He just wished that their was some sign to tell him that his fears will not come true. And he will be a great father like he wanted.
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Post by Loren Bray on Sept 14, 2008 6:12:43 GMT -5
(Note: I’m just playing Loren for Natasha in this post ~ Preston-Lover)Loren walked side of Jake, while he took in the surroundings. He pulled up his pocket watch to have a look at the time. Loren: Oh Jake, looks like we’re been here for quite some time now, it’s already four in the afternoon. If you want to get home to Teresa today, we best be thinking of catching the train home. We got all the supplies we need for the baby room.. 
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Post by Jake Slicker on Nov 15, 2008 22:37:37 GMT -5
Jake looked at all the things they collected for the baby's room, took a deep breath and smiled
JAKE: Your right Loren we better be getting back. Don't want to get back to late.
He picked up his belongings and headed for the train station.
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Post by Loren Bray on Nov 16, 2008 11:56:38 GMT -5
Loren and Jake headed over to the train station and took the train home to Colorado Springs, happy with what they had purchased. **Continues at Colorado Springs Train Station: Click Here** |
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