"So what are we going to do with him?" John shook his head and looked at Cort and Peaches. "Sid thinks he's Alex Ross..." He paused and found himself chuckling. "... Alex Ross?!?... Of all people for Sid to become!!"

"This could become quite serious..." Peaches stared at the floor, contemplating the situation. "What if this hit to the head has caused permanent damage?"

Cort laughed outloud. "To be rid of Sid forever?!? I told you there was a God, John!!"

"I'm serious, Cort..." Peaches stood up and crossed the room. "Having two Alex Ross' running around was not in the cards. Things are going to be all screwed up... Can you imagine what the real Alex is going to have to say when we return home with... with..." She pointed down the hall to where Sid was presently situated in the other room, "...With that!!!"

Cort pulled Peaches towards him and ran a soothing hand through her hair. "Peaches, hon... I really don't think something like this is going to last. Sid is not going to be gone forever, no matter what any of us want!" His eyes sparkled, "I suggest we enjoy this while it lasts."

John looked at him and smiled, "We could even have a little fun with it."

"JOHN!!!" Peaches' mouth dropped open. "What has gotten into you two?! One of your fellow comrades is wounded and you are joking like it's no big deal."

"That's because it IS no big deal." Cort grabbed Peaches' hand and together the three of them tiptoed down the hallway towards the bedroom where Sid had disappeared.

Teresa tumbled over her feet and fell to the dock's hard surface. Colin and Michelle splashed up to the surface of lake and were silenced by Teresa's cry.

Colin was out of the water in a flash and at her side, Michelle close behind.

"T!!!" Michelle wrapped an arm around her friend, "What's wrong?!?" The two of them waited as Teresa calmed herself. As soon as she was ready, she told them everything that had happened.

"I'm sure he's alright, love." Colin brushed a stray hair from her face. But she shook her head slowly.

"But he hit it so hard..."

Colin chuckled, "Sid's got a hard head, I'm sure he can handle a fridge attack. I somehow doubt that Sid would ever let a fridge get the better of him." Everyone giggled at that and Teresa smiled as she wiped away any remaining tears. "C'mon love, let's go have a look at the old goat and see what he's up to..." Colin stood up and offered his hand. Teresa looked uncertain, but Michelle smiled at her and took her left hand.

"C'mon T.... Everything's fine... Colin's right. I bet Sid's back to his old self... up to no good!"

"Oh won't that be just wonderful!!" Teresa rolled her eyes and laughed, taking Colin's hand. Together, the three of them walked the path back to the lodge.

Sid glanced at himself in the mirror, running his hands over his brown wool blazer. "Who knew Bud White had such good taste?!" He pulled Bud's fedora low over his eyes and smiled at himself in the mirror.

Maximus stood leaning against the door frame, a grin permanently etched on his face.

"So what do you think?" Sid turned and presented himself to Maximus. "It's better than those eye-sores." He pointed to the brightly colored suit that lay on the bed.

Maximus nodded thoughtfully, a grin still plastered on his face. He coughed slightly and pushed himself away from the wall. "A change of clothes does wonders..."

Sid smiled with satisfaction. "Good! Now down to other business... I need a drink and a smoke." He patted his pockets and pulled out a packet of cigarettes, pulling one from the pack and lighting it with ease. Maximus watched with much interest. Sid stuffed the cigarettes back into his pocket and took a long drag. "I'm sure Bud won't mind...."

"Oh..." Maximus raised an eyebrow and muttered under his breath. "I don't know about that..."

Sid shook his head, pushed passed Maximus, stepping out into the hallway. John, Cort and Peaches were stopped in their tracks as they saw for the first time what Sid had become.

"Oh dear God..." Peaches covered her mouth and stared. John bit his lip to stop himself from laughing, while Cort couldn't wipe the grin from his face.

"Hello folks..." Sid nodded to them, pushing through them towards the living room. "I'm getting myself a drink, anyone else care for one?" He pulled out the pack of cigarettes and offered one to Peaches. She took it numbly.

"Sid.... you don't smoke." She said as she leaned in. He offered to light the cigarette for her.

"The name's Alex, sweetheart... and yes, I do smoke. And drink..." He winked at her and turned back towards the living room.

Everyone stared blankly after him, taking in the vision they saw before them.

"I don't believe it... I just don't believe it." John shook his head.

Cort chuckled as he started after Sid, "If Sid knew what he was doing to himself he'd have a fit!"

"I just wanna see what happens when Bud gets back... that's all I'm waiting for."

Peaches slapped Maximus' arm as they all walked into the living room. "Bud's going to kill him..."

"I know!" Maximus laughed.

They rode together back to the stables and found Loria's horse there waiting. Bud hopped off his black steed and pulled Loria off, kissing her as she fell against him.

"Do we have to go back so soon?" Loria looked off towards the lodge and then back at the stables... "We could have another romp in the stables?" She raised an eyebrow.

"You ready for another lesson already?" He laughed and kissed her again. "It will have to wait... I need a drink. Besides, I like to see my girl in need."

Loria pouted dramatically. "You mean, you like to see me horny!?!" Bud blushed, laughing as she squeezed him against her.

"I'm not going to argue with that..." He took her hand and they walked slowly back towards the lodge.

"She always like this?" Sid asked turning to John.

"Like what?" Peaches asked before John could answer, glaring at Sid.

"Like mother hen! Listen I appreciate the concern, sweetheart, but really you don't have to worry." Sid said winking at her.

"Mother hen!" Peaches snapped back at him. "I don't believe this." She continued as she swore under her breathe, then walked over to the couch and sat down.

"Don't take it so personally, he didn't mean anything by it." John said as he sat next to her.

"Well I hope your ready for Bud because when he gets back he's going to..." Peaches stopped as she saw Bud open the door.

"I'm going to what, to whom?" Bud asked as he looked down at her. Peaches looked at him then quickly at John. "Um, you will, oh boy." Peaches said as she looked away from him.

"What's going on?" Michelle asked as she, Colin and Teresa came through the kitchen.

"Oh my God! Sid!?!" Teresa said starring at him.

"Cyber Boy, what the hell are you doing wearing my CLOTHES!" Bud snapped as he headed toward Sid.

"Whoa big boy, Sid thinks he's Alex Ross." Cort said stepping in front of him.

"Alex Ross?" Michelle asked looking at Sid.

"Yeah Sid hit his head on the fridge, now he thinks he's Alex Ross." Peaches said as she walked over to Michelle.

"Oh shit!" Michelle said as she tried to hold back the laughter.

"I don't care who the hell he thinks he is! Get him out of my clothes!" Bud snapped trying to push through Cort and Maximus.

"Bud, let it be, its just one suit." Loria said as she reached out and grabbed his arm. Bud turned and looked at her.

"But." Bud paused looking back at Sid. "Fine, just get him the hell out of my clothes soon, who knows what cyber boy well do to them." Bud said as he stormed off with Loria following him.

"Um, that went a lot different then I thought it would." Cort said as he looked at John.

"Is it just me or is did something happen between those two?" Maximus asked looking out the window watching Bud and Loria.

"Oh this is not good." Peaches whispered to Michelle. The look on John's face was one of shock and disbelief.

"They probably just decided not to fight anymore." Michelle said almost whispering it, but loud enough so John heard her. John walked off towards the kitchen.

"I really wish everyone would stop referring to me as Sid, I am not that cyber thing." Sid said as he took another shot of whiskey. Everyone just looked at each other.

"So he really thinks he's Alex Ross?" Teresa asked starring at him.

"Yep!" Cort said as he began to laugh.

"Oh my." Teresa said as she shook her head.

"Hey John, are you ok?" Peaches asked as she walked into the kitchen.

"Yeah I'm fine." John said without looking at her.

"Well you don't look fine or sound fine." Michelle said as she came up next to Peaches.

"Listen, I'm fine, now would you please just leave me alone." John snapped at them.

"Fine, but if you want to talk we're here for you." Michelle said looking at Peaches.

"I can't believe that cyber boy thinks he's Alex Ross and he's wearing my CLOTHES!" Bud said as he paced the front porch.

"I know, but at least we get a break from Sid for a while." Loria said trying to hide her laughter.

"This isn't funny!" Bud snapped glaring at her.

"Listen who would you rather deal with, Sid or Alex?" Loria asked looking at him.

"Neither!" Bud said glaring at her.

"Listen White, you need to grow up, its only clothing!" Loria said as she began to walk off.

"I'm sorry, I just can't believe it." Bud said as he grabbed her arm and brought her to him.

"Well I don't think anyone can believe it." Loria said as she looked up into his eyes. Bud leaned in and was about to kiss her when out of no where he was tackled to the ground.

"Biebe, what the hell do you think your doing!" Bud said as he tried to get John off of him.

"What the hell am I doing, your the one kissing my girl!" John snapped as he punched Bud in the face.

"She's not your girl!" Bud snapped back throwing a punch at John in the face, causing John to fall back.

"JOHN! BUD! STOP!" Loria yelled as she watched the two go at it full force.

"What the hell!" Cort said as he flew out the front door, followed by Maximus and Colin. Maximus grabbed Bud and Cort grabbed John. "What the hell is the matter with you two!" Cort said as he tightened his grip on John.

"Ask him, he's the one who started it!" Bud snapped trying to get out of Maximus' grip.

"The two of you are just unbelievable!" Loria said as she stormed off into the house.

"Hey what's going on?" Michelle asked as Loria ran by her.

"Men!" Loria snapped as she closed her bedroom door.

"Ok, I don't think John was 'fine'." Peaches said looking at Michelle. The two walked out the front door.

"So much for a relaxing time at the cabin." Michelle said as she looked at John and Bud.

"They look like to pit bulls ready to go at it again." Peaches said starring at them. John was bleeding from his nose and mouth. Bud was bleeding from his mouth and had a small cut above his left eye.

"White, you have gone too far this time!" John snapped as his head came back and connected with Cort's face. Cort fell backwards, losing his grip on John. John flew forward, punching Bud in the stomach then the face.

Peaches ran over to Cort, he was bleeding heavily from the nose. "Cort!" Peaches said as she touched his face.

"I'm ok!" Cort said as he stood up and took off after John. Peaches looked at Michelle, who looked at Teresa, who looked back at Peaches.

"OH THAT IS IT!" Peaches snapped, standing up.

"I agree!" Michelle said as she stepped towards Peaches, followed by Teresa.

"There has been nothing but fighting since we got here, I'm tired of it! THIS ENDS NOW!" Peaches yelled as she glared at the men. John, Maxims, Colin, Cort and Bud just stood there as they were faced with three angry women.

"That's right, all anyone seems to do is fight on this stupid trip!" Teresa said as she glared at the guys.

"Don't look at me I haven't done anything!" Cort said as he looked at Peaches.

"Oh no your innocent, Cowboy!" Peaches snapped glaring at him.

"It doesn't help that you encourage them by laughing, that's like telling them its all right to do it!" Peaches continued as she stepped closer to him.

"And you, I can't believe that you would do something like this!" Michelle snapped at John.

"Hey its not my fault he started it!" John said as he glared at her.

"Oh that's right blame someone else besides yourselves!" Teresa said glaring at them.

"Now John, we can understand you being hurt by Bud and Loria's somewhat growing affection for each other, but come on, you of all people should know better!" Peaches said as she glared at him.

"Oh let's not for get Buddy boy here, a man who doesn't like to see women get hurt, just hurt a woman whom he seems to care about now!" Teresa said glaring at Bud. Maximus and Colin looked at each other like innocent bystanders.

"Oh don't think the two of you are going to get out of this one that easily!" Peaches said looking at them. "That's right, though you two haven't exactly been involved in the situations directly, still doesn't mean the two of you couldn't have helped keep them under control!" Michelle said as she looked at both of them.

"And how where we suppose to do that, may I ask?" Maximus asked looking at her.

"You could have went and talked to John, you could have talked to Bud, you could have done something to keep something like this from happening." Michelle said glaring at him.

The five men just stood there in disbelief as the three women yelled at them.

"I don't believe this, why is it that we men always get blamed with everything." Cort said as he looked at the guys. "It's not like you didn't egg this on!" Cort said as he looked at Peaches.

"Me!?!" Peaches said glaring at him.

"Yes you, and Michelle! Helping Loria and Teresa out in getting Bud and Sid!" John said glaring at her.

"There's a difference in what we did and what's going on!" Michelle said looking at him.

"What's the difference! If Loria and Teresa would have stopped at their first attack none of this would have happened!" Cort said looking at her.

"Oh so now you're blaming us, Cowboy?" Peaches said glaring at him. "

"That's a big mistake!" Michelle said as she looked at Peaches.

"What's the hurry?" Sid smirked.

"None of your business Sid or Alex! Shit, whoever you are at the moment!" she hissed, trying to jerk her wrist free.

" It's Alex Doll. Sid is gone. And not a moment to soon if you ask me," he smiled.

"I couldn't agree more even if I did give a damn!" her voice rising, as she glared at him.

"If you don't wanna loose it I suggest you move it," Loria threatened, her eyes moving to where his hand still remained locked onto her wrist.

"Sure thing. I wouldn't want to keep you from your next victim. Just too bad John and Bud find it worth fighting over," Sid chuckled.

The resounding crack of flesh against flesh filled the room. Loria's punishing slap had caught Sid by surprise and he dropped her wrist. His hand came up to touch his stinging cheek.

"Guess I found my next victim, huh SID! Not exactly what you were talking about but that suits me just fine," she growled, pushing past him.

The three women still stood facing down the men. Peaches continued to point out how miserable each one had made the last several days. Michelle and Teresa merely nodded in agreement.

"I mean what is this suppose to accomplish? Fighting like kids on a playground! And all this he started it crap, what's that?" Peaches questioned.

Before either John or Bud could answer the back door swung outwards and Loria rushed out, heading for the gravel drive. Bud quickly intercepted her.

"Where the hell are you going?" he asked, touching her arm gently. From the corner of Bud's vision he could see that John had moved close behind him, no doubt eager to her her answer himself.

"As far away from you two as I can get," she answered, looking from one to the other.

Bud's eyes took on a hard glint." So that's the way it's gonna be?"

"Yeah. That's the way it's gonna be," she snapped. "If the two of you wanna knock each others heads off your gonna have to do it without me here to watch."

"That's just fuckin great!" Bud shouted, kicking at a dirt mound as he turned and strode down the path leading to the lake.

Loria glanced around her at the bewildered faces. "So anyone wanna give me a ride to town?" she asked, a sad smile on her lips.

Teresa came forward and threw her arms around Loria's shoulders hugging her tightly." I won't try and talk you outta this. I know how you are when you get something set in your head."

Loria returned her fierce hug." You know me too well," she simply replied. And in the next few moments she recieved equally intense hugs of goodbye from Peaches and Michelle."I still don't have a ride," she teased.

John stepped forward not quite meeting her eyes. "I'll take you".

She looked as if she was about to refuse when John pinned her with his stare. "At least let me say goodbye."

Loria nodded and followed him to the bronco, tossing her bags in the back seat she settled into the passenger seat for the long ride to town.

Peaches ,Michelle and Teresa entered the lodge, Cort having chosen to remain outside and wait for Bud to return. It had fallen to him to break the news to Bud that John had been the one Loria had left with, and he had a feeling Bud wasn't in a mood to hear that particular piece of information.

"This day just keeps getting better and better" Peaches said, shaking her head.

"To tell you the truth I'm a little afraid to see what else is in store," Michelle replied, looking up as Sid came through the kitchen. She gasp noticing the molten red hand print across his cheek. "Sid what happened? I mean Alex."

"Nothing I can't handle." he replied vaguely

The women looked from one to the other the same unspoken conclusion writen across their faces. Each of them realizing Loria had been the only one alone in the lodge with Sid.

Bud leaned heavilyy against a big oak at the waters edge. "Damn Bud you've lost it even before it really got started. Would've been better if you told her to stay. Told her you at least cared that she was going." Bud watched a trout jump near the shore of the lake, lost in his own thoughts.

Loria sat up straight in the seat when she noticed John turn off the main road into a rest area. "Why are you stopping?"

"I think we need to settle a few things," he responded, looking over at her.

Loria nodded slowly. "Yeah, I guess we do"

"You should have told me about Bud." He turned his gaze out of the window to the scenery."Hell one minute the two of you are at each others throat the next you......." his voice trailed off.

"John, it's not something that was planned. I think until this afternoon Bud and I both were fairly certain we hated each other. This was just as big of a surprise to us," she replied, reaching a hand to cover his.

He took her hand in his and slowly rudded the his thumb across the back of her hand. "This afternoon huh?"

Loria nodded her head again.

"I thought you were just going for a ride. Wish I had come with you now," He turned a lopsided smile on her.

"Things just got carried away John." Her eyes dropped to her lap and a light blush crept across her cheeks. "But I think I want it to get carried away again. There is just something about Bud. He's so intense but he's........"

She quickly clamped her lips shut, realizing John was the one person she shouldn't be talking about this with. She turned and glanced out the window. It gave John a perfect view of the round purple bruise on her neck, Bud's brand. His jaw flexed convulsively, wanting to wipe the offending mark from her skin. But his only reply came as a friend." If that's what you want. If it'll make you happy."

"I don't have the slightest idea what'll make me happy. But maybe with time Bud just might." She smiled at him. John turned the key in the ignition. "Are you sure about this?"

"About what?" she asked

"Leaving." He waited patiently to answer. He could see she was struggling with indecision. "Hey, I promise no more fighting," John smiled.

"I wanna go back," she answered suddenly.

Bud neared the lodge, not in the least bit eager to face the others or Sid's idiotic transformation. He had other things on his mind. Things it wold take time to work out. Lifting his head he noticed Cort stand from where he sat on the steps near the back door.

"Ummm.....Bud...." Cort started.

"Yeah Cort?" Bud starred at the other man.

"Before you go inside I thought I should tell you that" he hesitated. "Well that John is the one that took Loria to town." Cort was shocked when Bud simply nodded and entered the lodge heading for his room, his and Sid's. Opening the door Bud gawked at the mess inside. Clothes lay in heaps all around the room. His clothes. That was the last straw. His nerves already raw he walked into the room kicking clothes out of the way until he found the one thing he searched for. Sid's favorite purple suit. A malicious smile crossed his face as he grabbed it up and strode from the room. Reaching the main room he grabbed up the nearly full bottle of bourbon sitting on the table near the sofa and headed out the back door, everyone watching him curiously.

Bud threw the suit to the ground, doused it in burbon and struck a match. The purple material caught instantly and blazed to life.

"Bud..." Michelle stood above him on the porch, her hand over her mouth. "Don't worry, doll..." He winked at her as he passed her up the stairs.

"Sid's going to kill you, mate." Colin shook his head, but he couldn't help smile.

"Not if I get to him first." Bud said as he stepped inside and tossed the empty bottle of bourbon into the garbage. He glanced at Sid, who was smoking casually next to the window.

"Nicely done, White." Sid nodded, "I wish I'd thought of it first."

Bud poured himself a glass of scotch and looked at Sid over the rim of the glass as he took a sip. "I'll be sure to remind you of that later, Alex." Sid gave him a puzzled look, but Bud excused himself and returned to clean up the mess that had become his room.

John pulled the bronco back into the driveway and turned off the ignition. He reached over to help Loria with her bags and their hands touched. Their eyes met.

Loria turned away and bit her lip, "John... I..." John turned her face back to his and she saw his smile.

"I want you happy, Loria. That's all that matters to me. Now let's go inside and get resettled, okay?"

Loria nodded silently and got out of the bronco.

"Loria?!" Teresa shouted from the porch, running down to meet her friend. They embraced and Teresa gave her friend a curious gaze. "What's up?"

"I just... didn't want to leave on such a bad note. And... besides, I have to see what happens with Sid, no?" The two of them laughed and marched back towards the lodge, John carrying the luggage behind him.

"What's that?" Loria pointed to the smoldering pile of ash that lay on the ground below the porch.

"Um..." Teresa stammered. "Sid's purple suit."

"NO!!!" Loria stared. "Bud?" Teresa nodded. "Holy shit!" Loria exclaimed, "Does Sid know?"

"Well... Alex knows... Sid doesn't." Teresa chuckled.

"Oh dear... Sid's gonna have something to say about that..."

"I think Bud's counting on it." Teresa and Loria climbed the steps and Loria was welcomed back by the others.

"Where's Bud?" Loria asked finally, and she was directed inside. She knocked gently on Bud and Sid's bedroom door. There was no answer, but she could hear noise inside, she knocked again.

"Best if you go away..." Bud's voice seemed strained. Loria sighed and leaned against the door.

"Bud, it's me..." she whispered, "Please, I need to talk with you." There was a silence on the other side of the door. "Wendell... please." She heard the lock turn and the door opened. Bud stood before her, sweat dripping from his forehead, his eyes strained, his lips tight. Loria felt suddenly warm, her heart racing as she remembered what had happened between them only a couple of hours before. Her hand went instinctively to the brand he had left on her neck. Bud raised an eyebrow and waited. Loria finally managed words, "Can I come in?" Bud stepped back quietly and Loria walked into the room, closing the door behind her. She noted Bud's suitcase neatly packed on the bed. "Are you leaving?"

"Thinking about it." Bud crossed the room and folding another shirt into the suitcase. Loria took a deep breathe but before she could speak, Bud turned to her. "So what made you come back?"

Loria met his gaze. "I decided that was the easy way out of things. I've never been one to take the easy way out of anything." Bud smiled at this, Loria continued. "I talked with John..."

"And what'd he have to say?" Bud interrupted, his voice hoarse. Loria caught a sad look in his eyes and she stepped forward taking his hand.

"He said he wants me to be happy... plain and simple."

Bud seemed surprised by this, and looked into Loria's face. "What will make you happy, Loria?"

Loria sunk down onto the bed next to Bud's suitcase, sighing heavily. "You know, I don't know what it is, but there is something about police officers that I just find horribly attractive."

"Spit it out girl, don't tease me like this." Bud knelt in front of her and she ran a finger over his jawline.

"I want you, Wendell White. You make me happy." Loria smiled and Bud laughed.

"Why you... I oughta..." He growled, pulling her lips towards him. They kissed roughly at first, playing off the tension that had filled the room over the last few minutes. Bud pushed her back against the sheets, shoving his neatly packed suitcase to the floor, clothes falling everywhere again. "I think it's about time for lesson number two."

"What'd I do wrong this time, Mr. White?" Loria gazed up at him with a coy look in her eye.

"Everything." Bud nuzzled her neck, causing Loria to squeal with laughter. He ran a rough hand up her thigh and found the junction between her legs. Loria moaned as he pressed his hand hard against her jeans. He could feel her heat through the denim material.

"Wendell..." She sighed as he used his other hand to pull at her T-shirt, bearing her skin underneath. His hand made a slow, agonizing trail up her side, feather-light until it reached her breast. There it stopped and teasingly cupped her. Loria shuddered as Bud's thumb ran gently over her nipple. His mouth claimed hers and she dug her hands under his jacket searching for the feeling of skin against her fingers. Suddenly Bud pulled away, and rolled off the bed. Loria gasped, terribly confused.

"Bud?"

"C'mon..." He took her hand and pulled her into a standing position. "I have an idea."

"What....?" Loria followed behind him as he headed towards the door and poked his head out into the hall. "Bud, where are we going?"

"C'mon... it's all clear..."

Before Loria could respond, she was pulled outside and they scurried down the hall. Bud stopped them in front of the bathroom door. His hand found his way under her shirt again, cupping her breast.

"Bud... what are you doing?" Loria scanned the hallway, hoping that no one was going to come around the corner and discover them. Bud claimed her lips again, moving her over the threshold and into the bathroom. He closed the door behind them, locking it secure. Loria quickly realized what Bud had in mind and she took charge of divesting him of his clothing, running her fingers over his smooth skin, before wrapping her hand around his silken shaft. Bud moaned into her mouth, she giggled, stroking him a couple times before moving her hand back up to his chest.

"You tease...." Bud hissed, bitting her lip playfully. "Your turn..." Bud ran a hand over the waistband of her jeans. He gripped the end of her shirt and pulled it roughly over her head, capturing her hands above her. He reclaimed her mouth and with his free hand undid the button of her jeans. The zipper lowered easily and Bud's hand slipped down inside, against her skin. Loria gasped as he felt her wetness. Her hands held powerlessly above her, she thrust against his invading fingers.

"Bud please...." She finally managed to moan when he pulled his mouth away from hers. Bud looked into her eyes and his hand stopped its movement between her legs. She shuddered against him.

"What's the magic word?" His eyes sparkled. He remained motionless.

Loria threw back her head and groaned, "Wendell... Oh god, Wendell please..." Bud chuckled deep in his throat and his finger thrust into her once again. He lowered his head and with his mouth he capture her breast, brushing his teeth against the tender flesh. Loria cried as she was bombarded with pleasure. Bud's left hand released her shirt and Loria's arms were freed. In one swift movement, she was relieved of her jeans and stood naked before him. She leaned back against the counter and ran her fingers through Bud's hair. He moved his mouth to her other breast, and continued to thrust his fingers into her. She gasped as she felt his mouth leave her breast and make a wet trail of kisses down her stomach.

"Wendell..." She moaned as he spread her legs slowly and knelt between them. His lips caressed her thighs slowly and then he followed his wet kisses with a cool breath, sending shivers over Loria's skin. He gazed up at her face, her closed eyes, her open mouth, watching her beautiful breasts rise and fall as she gasped for breath. He pressed his mouth against her lower lips and Loria bucked against him.

"Oh yes..." She moaned as his tongue found her clit. Bud pushed her gently up onto the counter, taking the weight off her feet. She wrapped her legs around his shoulders, pulling him closer to her. He licked her slowly, sensing her orgasm building as her body began to tense around him. He engulfed her, thrusting a finger inside as his tongue assaulted her bud. She came suddenly, bucking against him, her legs tightening around him. He waited, kissing her there until she loosened her grip and slumped back against the mirror. He rose slowly, kissing her thighs, her stomach and her breasts before his lips met hers again. She held him tight, tasting herself in his mouth. He pressed against her, holding her heated body against his.

"My turn..." She grinned, running a finger down his chest and circling his nipple. It hardened quickly and Bud bit his lip, moaning.

"You don't have..." He closed his eyes as her fingers wrapped around his shaft once again.

"I want to..." She ran a finger over his lips. She pushed herself off the counter and shoved him gently back against the wall. Bud shuddered as the cold tiles met his back. Loria's lips pressed against his throat, as her fingers pumped his shaft.

"God, Loria... you're going to make me come now!" Bud trembled as he felt her branding his neck.

"Not yet, copper." She smiled as she released his neck and licked the brand she had left behind. She ran her tongue down his chest and circled his nipples playfully, enjoying the sensation as she felt them become hard in her mouth. She continued down his torso and knelt in front of him. She smiled up at Bud and blew a gentle breath across the head of his shaft, watching it react. Lowering her mouth, she lightly kissed it's swollen head before flicking her tongue across it. Bud gasped, thrusting instinctively against her grip. Loria giggled and grabbed at it's base, slowly but firmly stroking it all the way up to the head and then back down again. At the same time she engulfed the swollen head in her mouth, swirling her tongue around it. She breathed deeply as she allowed Bud's shaft into the back of her mouth. Bud moaned loudly as he felt his shaft pulse inside her, he ran his hands through her long hair, pulling her closer to him.

"Loria, oh god... I'm going to..." Bud clenched his teeth. Loria gripped his waist and swallowed him more as he thrust into her. His orgasm overwhelmed him and he felt his cum shoot into her welcoming mouth.

Bud slumped back against the wall, pulling Loria up gently by her hair. She laughed as he smiled in satisfaction. She claimed his lips as he had done to her and Bud moaned again as her body pressed against his.

They stood holding each other for several moments before Loria took his hand and pulled him towards the shower stall.

"You're unstoppable..." Bud gazed at her, taking in every movement of her body.

"I certainly hope so..." Loria turned on the water and let it cascade from the four surrounding shower heads onto her body. Bud ran his fingers through her long wet hair, loving the soft feeling of it against his skin. He claimed her mouth again, pressing his tongue into her. He shivered as Loria's hands followed the riverlets of water down his back to his waist. She pulled him against her, his shaft nestling between her thighs. He reached down and lifted her, pulling her legs around his hips. He thrust into her without ceremony and Loria moaned, pressing her lips harder against his. Their tongues fought against each other as their bodies matched each other, thrust for thrust. Loria's fingers dug into Bud's shoulders as her body begged for more of him inside her. He felt his shaft pulse inside her, longing for another release. Bud gripped her hair and pulled her mouth away from his. He dove for her breast, sucking her nipple into his mouth, running his teeth over the sensitive bud. She gasped as incredible sensations ran from her breast to down between her thighs. Bud felt the beginnings of orgasm within her. He reached a hand between them and found the swollen bud that lay between her thighs. He rolled it gently between his fingers and Loria gasped as her second orgasm of the last 10 minutes overtook her. Bud moaned as he felt her vaginal walls clench his shaft. He thrust into her tight wetness, gasping against her throat as he came inside her, again and again.

Bud took his time as he ran the towel over her damp body, taking in each dimple, each blemish, every inch.

"You take any longer with this, Officer White... I'm going to have to write you up for loitering." Loria ruffled his short hair.

"That's enough out of you, you ingrate." He swatted at her naked ass as they both laughed. Wrapping the towel around her chest, he tucked it together just above her breasts. He grabbed another towel from the rack and wrapped it around his waist. Loria watched, eyebrow raised. Bud gathered up their clothing in his arms and unlocked the door.

"BUD!?" Loria hissed, "I'm not going out there like this!?"

"Why the heck not... they can't see anything..." Bud grabbed her hand and pulled her out into the hallway and they scurried back into the bedroom. Bud turned and closed the door behind them. No sooner had he closed it, and seconds away from locking it, the handle turned. Loria gasped, leaping for the bed and climbing under the covers. Bud held the door fast.

"Who is it?" He asked gruffly.

"C'mon... open up Bud... It's Alex... I've gotta grab some more cigarettes."

"I haven't got any more, go away."

"C'mon, man... just one more light... that's all I need."

Bud groaned into the door. "Alex..." He couldn't believe he was actually addressing this dimwit that was Sid as Alex. "Alex, I'm speaking to you as a gentleman. I have a lady present, and I wish to be left alone." Bud heard Loria gasp from the bed. There was silence on the other side of the door. Then there was a uncomfortable cough and the scuffle of feet as they descended down the hall.

Bud turned the lock and crossed the room to the bed. He gazed down at Loria, her hair spread over the pillow behind her, her face glowing.

"Now where were we..." He climbed under the covers and ran a hand slowly over the length of her body.

"We're on lesson number three, I think." Loria giggled.

"Oh no, doll... we haven't finished with lesson number two yet." Bud whispered running his fingers through her hair as he kiss the top of her head. Loria sighed contentedly as she nestled against his chest, embracing his warmth and savoring the heat that had passed between them.

Colin and Michelle sat on the front steps both exhausted from the days events thus far. Colin rubbed gently at Michelle's shoulders as she leaned back against him. They turned as they heard a car pull into the driveway. A black 4 door sedan pulled up behind the parked bronco and Colin rose to get a better view.

"Who is it?" Michelle asked.

"Bloody hell... you're not going to believe this, 'Chelle!" Colin looked at her and started to laugh.

"What?" Michelle came to his side and together they walked down the driveway.

"Oh my god!" Michelle's mouth dropped open. Alex Ross closed the driver's door and stepped towards them.

"Colin, my good man." He nodded, "Michelle... always a pleasure." He shook both their hands and smiled, tipping his hat. "Glad I was finally able to make it up here... How have things been going so far this week?"

"Oh..." Colin found it very difficult not to laugh outloud. "It's been very very interesting... We've got something to show you..." He gestured Alex Ross back towards the lodge and the spectacle that awaited him.

"Who?" Peaches asked as Cort pulled her towards the kitchen door.

"Alex Ross." Cort said laughing.

"The real Alex Ross?" Peaches asked as she stopped.

"Yep!" Cort said laughing.

"But he can't see Sid! Oh my!" Peaches said as she pulled away from him and took off through the kitchen door. Peaches ran out the front door.

"Hey ya doll!" Alex said as he grabbed her around the waist and planted a kiss on her lips.

"Hello Alex, you finally made it." Peaches said as she caught her breathe.

"Sure did, miss me?" Alex said as he kissed her again.

"Do you have that feeling we missed something?" Michelle whispered to Colin.

"I think so, love." Colin said laughing.

"Of course, why don't we go for a walk and talk." Peaches said as she tried to distract his attention from the cabin.

"Sure doll, whatever you want." Alex said as he wrapped one arm around her waist.

"Ok we'll be back." Peaches said looking at Michelle.

"Um, can I talk to you for just a minute." Michelle said grabbing her hand.

"What's up?" Peaches asked starring at her.

"What's up, your kissing Alex! What about Cort, I thought the two of you were hitting it off quite nicely." Michelle whispered looking at her.

"I know, Alex, well, a while back we kind of, hit it off. I like Cort, I really do, but there's just something about Alex that makes me go weak in the knees." Peaches said smiling at her.

"Ok, so don't you think you should have told Cort about this?" Michelle asked starring at her.

"No, Cort already knows." Peaches said grinning at her.

"Wait Cort knows and this doesn't bother him?" Michelle said as her mouth dropped open. "Actually Cort walked in on me and Alex one night. Cort and I agreed that what ever happens, happens and Alex knows the same." Peaches said as she turned and walked back over to Alex.

"Ready?" Alex said putting his arm back around her waist. The two headed out before Sid walked decided to come out.

"And here I thought our sweet little Peaches was a one man woman." Colin said laughing.

"Colin!" Michelle said slapping him in the arm. "So what do we do about cyberboy in there?" Michelle asked looking at Cort.

"Well I don't know, I mean he thinks he's Alex and Alex is here now." Cort said as he giggled.

"This isn't funny! Someone could get hurt!" Michelle said glaring at him.

"I'm sorry, love, but it is funny!" Colin said as he began laughing.

"Hey what's so funny?" Loria asked as she and Bud walked out followed by Teresa and Max.

"Guess who just showed up?" Cort said as he laughed.

"Who?" John said as he stepped out of the cabin.

"Alex Ross!" Colin said as he busted out into laughter.

"The real Alex Ross?" Loria asked as she looked at Bud.

"Yep! The one and only!" Cort said laughing.

"Did he see Sid?" Teresa asked as she giggled.

"Nope, Peaches took him away before he went into the house." Michelle said shaking her head.

"That was smart of her, I'm sure her and Alex have some catching up to do anyway." Max said as he leaned against the cabin wall.

"Wait you know about the two of them?" Michelle asked starring at him.

"Sure did, who didn't?" Max said giggling.

"I knew." John said smiling. "I knew." Loria said laughing.

"I knew." Bud said smiling.

"I knew too!" Teresa said grinning.

"And boy did I know! Nothing like walking in on those two when their going at it!" Cort said bursting into laughter.

"I think that's one thing bad about all of you boys, you're all just too damn irresistible!" Teresa said laughing.

"Well I wouldn't say all!" Loria said with a giggle. "Agreed!" Michelle said laughing.

Peaches and Alex walked along a path hand in hand. "So what's been going on?" Alex said grinning at her.

"What do you mean?" Peaches asked looking away from him.

"Well the way you came flying out the door, something told me, something was going on, something maybe you didn't want me to see?" Alex said as he stopped.

"Well its kind of a long story." Peaches said trying not to laugh.

"Does it have something to do with Cort?" Alex said looking down.

"No, nothing like that." Peaches said stepping closer to him.

"So what is it then?" Alex said wrapping his arms around her.

"Well something did happen before you came, but I don't know if I should tell you, everyone else thinks its funny, but I don't know if you will." Peaches said as she tried to hold back her laughter.

"Well doll, what is it?" Alex asked kissing her.

"Well I can't tell you if you keep kissing me!" Peaches giggled. Alex brought her closer and kissed her passionately.

"Well I can't help myself!" Alex said smiling down at her.

"Sorry to break up the happy reunion, but we're all wondering if you'd like to join us for dinner by the pond." Loria said as she walked up.

"That sounds good!" Alex said smiling at her.

"Is EVERYONE going to be there?" Peaches asked looking at her.

"Yep, everyone!" Loria said trying not to laugh.

"Come on, this sounds like fun!" Alex said grabbing her hand.

"Well I don't know." Peaches said biting her bottom lip.

"Ok, is this the part were you tell me what's going on?" Alex asked looking at her.

"I'll leave the two of you alone." Loria said as she turned and walked away with a giggle.

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