Taking out his key to unlock the hotel door, Jax grins to himself. Opening the door he walks in, Skye close behind. She gently tosses her shawl onto a nearby chair, taking a seat on the sofa. Grabbing the tv remote, Jax joins her. Looking at him slyly, Skye removes the remote from his hand and sets it aside. His hand tingling from her touch, he looks at her, staring into her eyes.

"Thats the best you can do? Watching tv?" she says. He smirks at her.

"You have a better plan?" he asks. She smiles, eyes sparkling, and moves over closer. Giving him a quick kiss on the cheek, she nods slowly, pulling him up. He watches quizically as she disappears to retrieve something from her suitcase. When she returns carrying a large box, he becomes puzzled. His eyes widen when he realizes what it is and he slowly backs up. She smiles at his reaction. Walking over to the table, she sets down the box and removes the lid.

"Whats the matter?" she asks. "Afraid youll lose?" His eyes gleam as he joins her, shaking his head.

"No," he says. "Im always up for a challenge." Eyes twinkling, she quickly removes the board to the game and sets it up in front of them.

"I have to warn you , this is not typical Monopoly," she says. He looks at her.

"Oh?" he says playfully. She just smiles mysteriously and sets up the game. He quickly sees what Skye means. He laughs softly as she desperately tries to cheat. Grabbing her arm from the board, he laughs. "Oh NO you dont," he says. She tries to twist away but only succeeds in falling off the chair, dragging Jax down with her. Giggling hysterically, Skye tries to roll over on her side. Enveloping her in his arms, Jax prevents her from moving any further by kissing her. She stops twisting and sinks into his arms. When he finally pulls away, she grins.

"I TOLD you it wasnt regular Monopoly," she says innocently. He laughs.

"I like your version of the game better," he says, pulling her up from the floor and leading her to the kitchen. "Hungry?" he asks. She nods and follows him. Opening the small freezer, he takes out a carton of ice cream. Skye watches, a small smile on her face, as he attempts to make sundaes for the two of them. She bursts out laughing when he accidently jams the lid on the whipped cream and then un-jams it, causing it to spray all over. She walks over and wipes a splotch of it from his cheek, then kisses him. His eyes sparkle and he holds up the can.

"You wouldnt DARE," she says. "Im wearing an expensive dress." He grins, finger poised.

"Good point," he concedes. She smiles as he lowers his hand, turning her head to look at the sundaes. Taking her completely by surprise, Jax releases his finger, sending a swirl of whipped cream down her right arm. She squeals and tosses a cherry at him. It bounces onto the floor and rolls under the table. Laughing, Jax grabs a napkin and gently wipes off her arm. She grabs the can from him and laughs. Aiming carefully, SHE sends whipped cream flying through the air. Missing Jax slightly, it lands on the countertop. He smiles, grabbing another can. For a minute, they just eye each other, playful looks in their eyes. Finally Skye concedes and lowers the can, grabbing her sundae and heading to the table. Jax joins her. As they are eating, a gentle breeze blows in the window, gently ruffling Skyes long hair. Tucking it back, she smiles at Jax.

"I love you," she says. His heart melts as he looks at her.

"I love you so much, Skye," he says. "You mean the world to me." Skyes heart leaps with true joy.

"So, whats on the agenda for tomorrow after the ELQ meeting?" she asks. Jax turns his head slightly away so she wont see his grin.

"Nothing," he says innocently, laughing to himself. She just chuckles gently, feeling the happiness and anticipation of the next day sore through her.

"You make me love life," she says. He takes her in his arms as both sit completely content.