Caroline nestled herself against Tim's chest as they watched the sun set under their tree. "Thank you for today" she told him as she leaned to the side and kissed his cheek. He smiled down at her as he gently caressed her face. He leaned her back further before kissing her softly, gaining a moan of desire from her. She kissed him harder, sliding her hand up his back under his shirt.

"Let's go home" he finally said after several minutes.

"Let's not" she smiled as she slid her hand along the front of his jeans, palming his growing erection.

"Baby, we can't...not here....it's too public..." he said with heavy breaths.

Pushing harder against him, she persisted her desire to have him here and now. She began to unzip his jeans. Tim pulled away and grabbed her hand "not here, Caroline..there's too many people around, theres still kids here..we can't" as he zipped his pants.

"Fine" she said sounding defeated as she began to gather the basket items and folding the blanket. He walked over and took her hand "Darlin, please understand. It's not that I don't want to, it's just we don't need to get arrested for public lewdness". She nodded as he took the basket from her.

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Caroline was silent on the ride home. 'A perfect day, ruined by me, how could I be so stupid, he's angry I just know he is, he hasn't said a word to me since' she kept telling herself.

Tim kept his eyes on the road, constantly watching his mirrors for anyone following them. After the encounter with the kids and the emails, he couldn't help being concerned. He was consumed in his thoughts when the back tire suddenly blew, causing him to swerve across the highway. Trying to keep it under control and from rolling over, Caroline screamed and held on tight to the door as he swerved to avoid an on coming car, driving towards a nearby ditch, barely missing a tree. The truck came to rest on the bank of the ditch. Tim immediately turned to Caroline "Are you alright" he yelled as she sat there staring ahead. "Caroline" he yelled again. Finally she answered "I think so, are you" she asked taking off her seat belt. Tim unhooked his belt and slid over grabbing her into his arms. She could feel his heart pounding, his breathing rapid. "Im ok, Tim, I'm ok" she assured him, her voice shaky.

Tim helped Caroline out of the truck, walking her further up the bank. He had grabbed the blanket and wrapped her in it before taking out his phone to call for a tow. He walked around the truck to see if there was any other damages as a police officer pulled up.

"Hey Tim, what happened"  the officer  said as he walked up. "Hey Bobby, not sure. Tire blew out, I had all I could do to keep it upright, ending up here" he told him. "Yeah, we got a call about a swerving truck nearly striking a car head on" his friend told him. "I called for a tow already" Tim advised him. "You know I have to ask, you had anything to drink tonight" his friend asked. "No, absolutely not Bobby" he answered.

Caroline walked down from the bank towards the two to see who Tim was talking to. As she approached Tim pulled her close, noticing her shivering under the blanket. He introduced her to his friend "miss, you can sit in the patrol car if you'd like, its warmer than standing out here" he suggested as he opened the door.

Caroline sat down in the front seat of the patrol car just as the tow truck arrived, watching through the window as the three of them checked the truck before the driver pulled it up on the flatbed.

"Mr. Foust, I'll take it back to the garage and check it further in the morning. I'll give you a call after I check it over more and change the tire", Tim agreed.

As he watched the driver head back with his truck, he stood there deep in thought when Bobby asked "you ok Tim, you look worried"

"Yea, I'm good, just trying to calm down a bit, we took quite a ride with that tonight" he commented.

"You really are lucky, I'd hate to think what would have happened if you lost total control of it" his friend replied. "Me too" Tim said.

"Well, come on, let's get ya'll home.  Sorry bud, ya gotta ride in the back, not enough room for the three of us up front" Bobby chuckled "and I ain't letting the little lady sit back where some of the county's finest citizens have sat".

"Gee, thanks" Tim replied sarcastically.

They pulled up in front of their apartment around midnight. The officer got out and opened each door for them. Caroline thanked him for everything before walking towards the front door.

Tim lingered back for a moment " You working on campus tomorrow " he asked his friend.

"Yea, afternoon shift. The next county shift is Wednesday night. Why?" Bobby asked.

"I've got a few things I need too check first but I may need your advice" Tim told him.

"Sure, anything you need, just give me a call" he replied, shaking Tim's hand before getting back in his car.

Caroline had gone inside already and was in the bathroom, having just taken her medications when Tim walked in. He slipped his arms around her, "I'm sorry" he whispered in her ear. She closed her eyes, leaning back against him "I'm sorry I ruined the day" she said. He turned her to face him "Darlin, you didn't ruin anything, why do you think that". 

She hesitated at first, then looked away as she replied "the park, I just..and then you were so quiet, I thought you were really upset with me..and when we went off the road I thought it..." she was stopped by Tim kissing her gently. He then looked into her eyes "baby, I wasn't upset with you. I wanted you just as much and I hated to stop..it's just too risky in a public park..we don't need you, a future teacher, arrested for public lewdness" he smiled. 

She had to agree, "I know you're right. Ugh, damn, this being a responsible adult really sucks sometimes".

Tim smiled at her "yeah, sometimes.  Are you ok though, you sure you didn't get hurt bouncing around in the truck"

"Yes, I'm sure, just tired now" she answered through a yawn.

Tim took her by the hand, leading her to their room "Let's get some sleep, it's been a long day".

Caroline began to change her clothes as he went back to use the bathroom.  He returned to find her already in bed, hugging his pillow. He stripped down to his boxers and slid in beside her, moving the pillow to under his head.  She moved closer, resting her head on his chest while he wrapped his arm around her shoulder. She lightly kissed his chest before whispering goodnight. He held her close, kissing the top of her head, "goodnight my love" he whispered, closing his eyes in hopes of a better day tomorrow.