PART I
Amanda was getting tired as she rushed to complete her
last minute Christmas gift shopping.
She finally had taken care of Phillip and Jamie's
stocking fillers. The Game Boys and Matchbox cars
were purchased along with a few little surprises thrown
in.
She had purchased an overbundance of gifts for her
mother and Aunt Lillian, jewelry and perfume she knew
they would love.
She had seen a miniature Corvette key chain in sterling
silver for Lee, and she couldn't resist it. Also, she
bought leather driving gloves for him. She knew they
needed replacing badly, and he would never think to get
a new pair on his own.
Lee was an enigma to her. Just when she thought things
were progressing a little in their friendship, he became
irritated and aloof with her. Then he turned around
abruptly and turned on the charm. Amanda was confused
and edgy as a result.
She wished in her heart that he would love her as much
as she loved him. Lately, her dreams had become very
intense and erotic, sometimes resulting in her waking up
in a cold sweat.
Her mind came back to reality as she approached a
lingerie specialty shop. In the front window was the
most gorgeous red teddy she had ever seen, with a white
fur trim. Amanda just stared, mesmerized.
She had to have it for herself. The store was only open
fitteen minutes longer. She hurried inside to try it on.
Across the mall, Lee was concluding a courier drop
apprehension, and spotted his partner rushing into the
lingerie shop. He quickly ran over to the window out of
curiousity. He had caught her staring at a red object
a few seconds before.
When he saw the article of her concentration in the
window, he turned to see Amanda take the outfit into
the dressing room. Lee waited. Amanda purchased the
red Santa teddy, and proceeded to exit the store.
Lee quickly moved under the protection of a side alcove
where Amanda couldn't see him.
'Who would she buy such an outfit for?' he thought.
His anger and jealousy grew quickly to think that she
could possibly be sleeping with someone else.
Wait a minute, what did he mean "someone else". That
statement meant he wanted no one else but himself to be
her bed partner.
'Whoa, Stetson' he thought, 'What do I care if she is
sleeping with another man. She's my partner, that's
all,' he tried to convince himself.
PART II
Amanda hurriedly placed the teddy in the side compartment
of her overnight bag, so that even her mother would not
find her Christmas gift to herself. She shook her head
wondering why she ever bought the daring outfit. She
certainly did not anticipate making use of the item.
Lee was the only man she loved, and to wear the teddy
for him would be a dream come true.
'What's the use,' she thought. 'He'll never feel the
same way I do.'
Thursday, December 20th, Bullpen
Lee was deeply immersed in paperwork, but keenly aware
of Amanda's presence as she arrived for work.
He usually greeted her with a big smile, the one
reserved only for her. As he looked up at her today, he
couldn't manage a smile at all, only disappointment and
sadness.
Amanda looked across at him and mouthed silently,"what's
wrong?", quite concerned.
Lee just shook his head in response and returned to
the task at hand with a very familiar dejected look.
Billy called from his office, "Scarecrow, Amanda, I
need to see you both right now, please."
"What's up, Billy?" asked a curious Lee.
"Lee and Amanda, I'm afraid I have a week-end assignment
for you both of the utmost importance. It should last
from Friday to Sunday." Billy's tone was quite serious.
"But, sir" Amanda interrupted. "Christmas is next
Tuesday. Will we be home by then?"
"If all goes well, you should be home in plenty of time,
Amanda."
Billy continued, "You will be paired as husband and wife
again, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling this time. The location is
a Blue Ridge ski resort called Sunset Ridge Lodge.
A courier exchange will be attempted by Eli Bastovich.
He is a very experienced ex-KGB agent who works both
the American or Russian side, whichever will give him
the largest purse. In this case, the Russians are the
winners.
He has vital information on configurations for the
ignition system for some ICBM missiles. Once in their
possession, the missiles can be launched against the
United States or other countries. He has to be stopped.
The information is stored in one computer disc.
Eli has a weakness for women, brunettes, in particular.
This is where Amanda comes in." Billy stopped for a
moment to get his breath.
"She will come on to him and distract him, after we are
sure the merchandise is on his person, and before the
exchange. Timing is very important here. Lee, you will
cause a stir with a pretense of anger and jealousy
(shouldn't be hard for Scarecrow). This should give us
time to apprehend Eli and secure the computer disc.
All of these actions should go down Saturday night in
the dance hall and restaurant. You both should be home
by Sunday, the twenty-third, if nothing goes wrong."
"When do we leave, Billy?" Lee asked.
"Tomorrow afternoon. You can drive up. We have a
Cherokee jeep for you to pick up, Lee, since the car
handles well on mountain roads."
"Sir, my family is staying in Maine at a relative's
house, so I'll see if I can fly up from Sunset ridge,
if I can get a flight".
"That's fine,Amanda. Now, you two work the details out
for yourselves. If there should be any problems at
Sunset Ridge, agents Evan Picone and Steve McDonale will
back you up, Lee." promised his boss.
"Well, that's all children. Sorry, again, about the
late timing, but you realize the importance here."
"Yes sir," both agents voiced in unison. This time
though, Lee did not smile.
"I'll see you outside in a minute, Amanda. I need to
talk to Billy about details." Lee was gruff with her.
Amanda walked back to the Bullpen wondering what she did
to get herself out of Lee's graces again.
PART III
Lee approached her desk and mentioned that he would pick
her up around one or two p.m. tomorrow. Then he just
offered a polite but short "Good night."
Amanda wasn't surprised at his curt exit. She had been
there before. Still, the familiar tension caused a
sleepless night for her.
The same situation occurred with Scarecrow. He tossed
and turned, having fitful dreams of Amanda and he being
attacked by a red teddy bear in a Santa suit. He woke
up in a cold sweat. He loved her, and he wanted her for
himself, only him, and no one else. How long could he
go on like this? How was he going to survive the next
few days being so close to her?
Amanda packed enough clothing to fit the required
scenario she would perform at Sunset Ridge, and her
trip to Aunt Lillian's.
Lee arrived at 4247 Maplewood around one o'clock p.m. He
looked bone weary tired and wasn't in the best of
moods.
He mentioned that they would need to rehearse her scene
with Eli to be sure it was effective.
"When would we be accomplishing that feat, may I ask?"
Amanda queried.
"Tonight, after dinner in our room," director Stetson
related.
"Very well, Mr Stetson," she snapped.
"When do we leave for Sunset Ridge?" she demanded.
"Right after lunch," he replied testily.
"Do we eat here or go out, sir?" she asked heatedly.
"We'll eat here, if you don't mind, Mrs. King," Lee
ranted, his voice rising.
"Not at all, Mr. Stetson, what would you like?"
the King Cafe proprietress shouted.
"Grilled cheese sandwiches and soup for two," Lee
gruffly threw back.
"Will that be all, sir?" she spat at him.
"For now," Scarecrow answered, getting angrier all the
time.
'She really rings my chimes,' he thought with clenched
fists. 'We can't continue like this. I'll have to fake a
truce for a while.'
Lee proceeded to the kitchen where Amanda was banging
pots and pans.
He took a deep breath, grabbed both her hands, and
mouthed "truce?"
She let out a long sigh, and nodded affirmatively.
"Come to the couch for a minute, please," Lee prodded
quietly.
"Well, what is it?" she stated impatiently, before they
sat down. "I'm busy making lunches."
Lee could take it no more. He pulled her to him roughly,
wrapped his arms around her waist, getting as close to
her as possible, and raspily voiced, "Please, let's
not fight anymore. We will be together for the next few
days, so cease and desist, Amanda. We need to be of one
accord. This mission is very important."
She pulled away a bit and reluctantly agreed, on one
condition.
"What's that?" questioned her partner.
"You will tell me what is bothering you when this case
is over,immediately," That was her offer. He had to
promise.
"All right, I promise," he hesitantly agreed. He tried
to smile, a lopsided one, at that. She caught it, and
placed a kiss on his cheek.
He momentarily lost control and kissed her hard and
deeply. She reacted eagerly, placing her arms around
his neck.
Scarecrow was overwhelmed for a minute but quickly
wanted more. "Amanda," he rasped , "oh, God Amanda,"
he crushed her to him plundering her mouth, seeking
permission to enter.
Amanda's emotions were on overdrive. She quickly
opened for him, and their tongues played, flirted, and
danced like fire, the heat rising within them more and
more.
They got lost in each other, the emotions that been
held back for so long getting ready to explode.
Lee was losing his composure. His breathing was heavy
as he continued to kiss her to oblivion.
'If I don't stop, I'll lose it', he thought. 'But, oh
God, I want her so badly. I don't think I'll make it,
but I've got to.'
His mind came back to the assignment ahead. He tried
to retrieve the smallest iota of sanity and stopped
abruptly.
Amanda missed him immediately. 'Why did he stop?'
"I--I--I'm sorry, Amanda," he stumbled and slowly pulled
away. "Until this is over, we can't behave like htat."
It was all she could do to stop shaking, but she
stiffened and responded. "Anything for the cause,
Scarecrow."
He reminded her, "Truce, Amanda, remember the truce."
"All right," she spoke irritably. "All right."
PART IV
Their suite at Sunset Ridge Lodge was large and spacious.
A side bedroom had been provided not quite as large.
There was a common door between the rooms.
Lee smiled, fresh from a shower, and offered her a seat.
"I'll be right back," he promised.
Amanda shivered a little, and not from the cold.
'No man has a right to look that good in a towel,' she
thought. 'I need him so badly, and I want him so much, I
ache. I love him so,' her thoughts rode high, her eyes
grew misty, almost giving her away.
"Are you cold?" asked Lee as he saw her shaking.
"No, I'm all right," she countered.
"What do we have to do tomorrow night?" she was ready to
get started, and avoid the subject at hand.
"Well, you'll pass by, Eli and brush up against him in
a very, seductive stance and dress. Then you will offer
your apology and offer to make amends. He should invite
you for a drink or something. I'll come in, very angry
that you are throwing yourself at this Lothario. I'll
physically nudge him. That's when we make the arrest.
Case over."
"It all sounds too easy, Lee. There are always
complications," she interjected.
"Don't look for them, Amanda. The faster this is over,
the faster we get home," he reminded her.
"O.k. then, I'll see you in the morning. Are we having
breakfast, as usual, like a married couple?"
"Yes dear," he teased.
"Good night, Scarecrow," she whispered. 'I love you,'
she added with her thoughts. She looked longingly
into his hazel eyes.
"Goodnight, Amanda, sweet dreams," 'I want to be with
you,' he thought.'I want to make love to you and wake
up beside you everyday.' He finally let go of her hand,
but kissed it first, and stared back at her in the same
inviting way.
They both slept much better and woke up refreshed,
having dreamt about each other again, but these were
pleasant dreams, this time.
Saturday night came quickly. Amanda was nervous, but
maintained her decorum.
Lee complimented her. "Hey, you look beautiful. You'll
do great," he comforted.
The scene was set. Eli had the disc and was ready to
hand it over to the Russian courier for a cool two
million dollars.
Amanda bumped into him, radiating warmth and everything
else. Eli was not only distracted, but onto her.
Before Lee could interact, Eli grabbed Amanda and warned
Stetson to stay away or the girl would get killed.
Eli very carefully exited the ballroom dragging his
quarry with a knife at her throat. He headed in the
direction of his room as a desperate measure. If he
was going down, so was she, at his bidding.
"Now, my dear. I believe we shall become better
acquainted," he oozed charm. The elevator stopped at
the fifth floor. Bastovich pulled her into his lair.
Amanda thought 'I either act now, or get raped.' She
kicked the knife out of his hand, and hit him in the
balls, knocking him to the floor.
The next sound was Stetson, who knocked down the door.
Lee finished him off, and retrieved the computer disc.
Agents Picone and McDonald took Bastovich into custody.
"Nice work, Scarecrow and Mrs. King," chanted both
agents.
Lee wrapped his arms around his partner.
"Are you o.k.?" she was shaken, and clung to him.
"Well, I guess we can go home tomorrow as planned,"
Lee sounded disappointed.
"I'm glad there weren't that many complications, Amanda.
You could have gotten hurt." he confided.
"You promised to tell me what is bothering you, Stetson
remember?" she pointed out.
"Tomorrow, Amanda. I'm too tired tonight."
"All right, but first thing in the morning, you promise?"
"Yes, o.k., anything, but good night for now."
He was exhausted.
PART V
A Christmas wonderland awaited them next morning.
Twenty inches of snow expected minimal in the next two
days, maybe a blizzard coming. No one was to travel
anywhere for the next three days, at least.
Lee was on the phone with Billy when Amanda came in.
"Yeah, o.k.. I'll see you then. I'll tell, Amanda."
Secretly, he was delighted.
Amanda had overheard the conversation. Christmas would
be right here with Lee Stetson. She phoned her mother
explaining she would get to Maine as soon s possible.
Dotty understood to a point, and asked her to bring Lee
as a guest, if he didn't have any plans. Amanda said
she would think about it.
"Well, Mr. Stetson, your promise. We have plenty of time
now."
"Sit down, Amanda, and I'll clarify the situation."
Lee took both her hands.
"Last Wednesday night, I completed light surveillance
and a courier drop apprehension at the Arlington mall
around eight:forty p.m. I saw you looking very intently
at a bright red object in the window of a lingerie shop.
I happened to be stationed across the way.
Curiousity got the better of me, so I looked in the
window just as you purchased the outfit. My mind
jumped to conclusions. Who would she be wearing that
for? It had better be no one but me, I hoped."
Amanda caught his eyes, and blushed hot red.
Lee smiled at her reaction and continued.
"I had no right to be jealous or angry. Who you date
or sleep with is none of my business, and I'm profoundly
sorry for holding my ire against you. I'm so sorry,"
Lee was very sincere and contrite.
Amanda just shook her lovely head, and murmured.
"Lee Stetson, I don't know what I'm going to do with
you." She caressed his cheek, and looked deeply into
his eyes.
With much relief at her understanding, he quipped.
"I know what I wish you would do with me, Amanda King,"
and viewed her seductively.
"Let me explain something to you Scarecrow," Amanda
sighed.
"I'm always caring about everyone else. I wanted
something for me, to feel good about myself, to pamper
myself. I probably won't wear this outfit until I find
my true love. He will be the one man in all this world
I love completely, unconditionally, and will someday
marry. He will return that love without question.
Do you understand, Lee?"
Lee stood her up and placed both hands on her shoulders.
"I understand completely, Amanda." He sighed deeply.
"Wear the teddy for me, please," he asked hoarsely,
misty-eyed, "because I love you with all my heart, and
always will. I want to make love to you more than
anything." Lee had bared his heart and soul to her.
Amanda couldn't get her voice to work, she couldn't
break eye contact. Her lovely eyes began to tear up, her
body to tremble.
Lee became concerned. "What's wrong, Amanda, please,
tell me?"
She finally found her voice. "I've loved you for so
long, Scarecrow, completely. I can't believe I'm
hearing those words from you."
He took her in his arms and held her closely. He
whispered in her ear. "Believe it, Amanda. I'll love
you forever."
He pulled away slightly.
"But, if you're not ready for this, I'll understand.
I respect you, and will wait as long as you say. The
only Christmas gift I want is you." He struggled to
get the words out, because of his emotions. He couldn't
speak anymore, and he broke eye contact momentarily
because he was tearing up.
Amanda tucked a finger under his chin, tilted his face
up to look at her, kissed his tears away, and said she
would be right back.
She disengaged the red teddy from it's home eagerly.
Taking an approving look at herself in the mirror, she
then opened the common door to the larger suite.
PART VI
He stood gazing at the winter wonderland and heard the
door click. He automatically turned toward the sound.
Lee was not prepared for the spectacular sight that
greeted him.
The teddy looked like she was made for it. The white
fir trim graced her shoulders. Her breasts were firm,
the nipples taut beneath the fiery red neglilee, and the
bikini panties fit snugly at her hips, revealing her
sexy,long legs.
Lee felt his body start to heat up immediately. He pulled
the drapes so that only his eyes could feast upon her.
Amanda walked over to him. He placed his arms around
her waist and pulled her close to him.
"God, you are so beautiful," he whispered in her ear.
Are you sure you are ready for this?" he asked.
"Oh yeah," she replied. "I've wanted this a long time.
Make love to me Lee.
"Yes, ma'am," he said joyfully.
He picked her up in his arms, and carried her to the
large bed. He placed her at the edge.
She smiled and began to slowly undo each button on his
pajama top and kiss the skin on his bare chest after each
opening.
Amanda slipped his pants down and grazed her fingers
against his manhood. Lee shivered slightly and smiled,
that devistating grin only meant for her. He looked
deep into her beautiful eyes and lifted the camisole top
of the teddy over her head and let it drop to the floor.
His eyes turned dark with passion as he pulled her close
to him, their bodies touching for the first time, skin to
skin. A deep moan escaped from them both.
Lee kissed her passionately, biting her lip, asking
permission to enter her mouth. He searched the warm
caverns there with his tongue. Her tongue found his
and they flirted, caressed and danced as the intensity
of the kiss increased.
Amanda finally broke the ecstasy and began to place
tiny, warm kisses along Lee's jaw and down his neck.
He tilted his head to give her better access,
Lee's hands roamed down her back, and back to her
breasts. He cupped both breasts with his large hands.
He couldn't wait to taste them.
PART VII
Amanda's knees shook so Lee lifted her up onto the
middle of the bed. He lay partially on top of her. He
continued his adventure with her firm breasts. He
twitched the nipple of one breast to bring it to
attention, and took the other into his mouth. He
suckled and nursed at the nubbin like a babe until he
heard a deep moan of pleasure form his beloved. He
lavished the same attention to the other breast.
Amanda was mindless with pleasure.
Lee worked his way further down to her stomach amd
abdomen, kissing every part of her. His body tingled
in anticipation. No woman had ever evoked such deep
feelings from within him, and he thought he would burst
right there.
When he reached the top of her inner thighs with his
hot, intense kisses, Amanda opened immediately for him,
struggling to stop shaking.
She slid her hand along his shaft promoting the
excitement in him to become almost explosive. He removed
her fingers from his organ lest the adventure be over
before it started.
He held her hips lovingly, and could tell whe was
reaching her peak. He inserted a long finger up inside
her, finding her pleasure spot. He placed another
finger up into her warm, wet core. She was more than
ready.
"Lee, please," she pleaded.
He understood, He knelt over her and she parted for
him. He placed the tip of his pulsating manhood inside
her. She gasped with delight.
He plunged into her warmth slowly and extracted. Again,
he plunged deeper, they found their rhythm, and began
to rock against each other. Amanda had locked her legs
over his hips, and now gripped his buttocks urging him
deeper inside her. She was ecstatic with pleasure.
Lee plunged in and out until finally her muscles
contracted around his member and both reached their
climaxes together as he emptied himself into her.
The rode the waves together, never having experienced
before the intensity and raw pleasure their union
entailed. Never had either known the deep, fulfilling
love that comes for two people who haved shared heaven.
"I'm crazy about you, Scarecrow," Amanda managed as
she cuddled closely to him. "I love you so much, Lee."
"Why did we wait so long for heaven to be with us, for I
am surely there with you in my arms now. I love you
too, deeply, passionately, forever, Amanda King." he
choked out.
"Oh, Lee, that's beautiful," whispered Amanda, tears
now flowing freely from her eyes.
"Don't dry, baby, don't cry." He kissed them all away.
He kissed her lovingly. "This is the best Christmas
I've ever had. You're with me."
"Merry Christmas, Lee," she yawned.
"Merry Christmas, baby," he kissed her cheek.
The covers enveloped the sleeping lovers as we fade out
on an extraordinarily, happy holiday for one loving
couple.
The End.
Story Notes:
Disclaimer: The two wonderful characters are owned by
Warner Bros.,and Shoot The Moon Productions. I'm just
borrowing them a little while to have some fun.
Strictly AAU- Second season -a few days
before Christmas.
Warner Bros.,and Shoot The Moon Productions. I'm just
borrowing them a little while to have some fun.
Strictly AAU- Second season -a few days
before Christmas.