A birthday surprise

Kansas Pranks

Miranda's pov

Jason's going to Kansas for a week for buck commander. He loads his bow and suitcase into his truck. "You sure you don't wanna come with me?" I shake my head, staring at my feet. "I'll be home in a week. Don't go to that place without me." "I won't." I say, looking up at him. He smiles. "I love ya hun." "I love you too." He kisses me goodbye and I wave whilst he drives away. I go back inside and lay down, tiredly. The last few days has been weighing me down. I was just drifting off when my phone vibrates. A text from Jason.

J: are you still upset about this long ago murder?

M: a little. Mostly just tired from it all.

J: maybe when I get home, we could take a vacation somewhere.

M: where?

J: anywhere. You choose.

I break into a smile. Then my eyes go wide.

M: Jason you aren't texting and driving, are you?

J: lol no, I'm stopped at a bad traffic block thing.

We text for a bit longer then he says he's back to driving so he has to go. I set my phone down and look at the ceiling. I glance down at my ring, a smile spreads to my face. I'm so glad we're married.

Jason's pov

I wonder what all that traffic was about. I shrug and drive on reaching Kansas around ten at night. Too late for hunting. I'll have to wait til tomorrow. Willie asks where Luke is. He's not gonna come this time. "He's dealing with some marital issues." I say, slightly annoyed. Caroline has been completely riding down his neck lately. He hasn't been able to hang out in weeks. I stuff my hands in my pockets. "I'm gonna hit the hay, I'm pretty beat from driving all day." He nods and I go lay down, falling asleep almost instantly.

*later*

I hear the guys yelling. It's time to go hunting. I get a cup of coffee and put on my camo and grab my bow. Willie and Adam were laughing about something. I'm too tired to care. I call the wife. "Hey baby how's everything on the home front?" "I'm not at home. I went to the cemetery." Oh man. "How are you doing, darlin'?" "I'm okay. Oh and I know where we should go for the vacation." I smile. "Where?" "Come on Jason, time to go." Willie says. "I'll be right there." I call back. "Let's go to Texas. It's been a while." "Great. I can't wait hun." I get off and head with Adam to the deer stand. "What are we going for today?" I ask. "Turkey but if ya see a deer, you know what to do." I laugh and nod. "That I do."

*later*

Miranda's pov

I grab some burger king and head back home. It's so lonely without Jason. I go visit Caroline for some company but I'm surprised to see Luke. "I thought you'd be with Jason in Kansas!" I gasp, confused. He sighs. "I wanna be but Caroline needs me here." "For what?" I ask. He glances around unsure and shrugs. He then smiles. "I'm really glad you and Jason got married." I blush. "Why are you glad?" I ask, trying not to turn even redder. "Cause he's my best friend. It's about time he settled down." I laugh and smile. "I'm glad we're married too. He's definitely the guy I'll always love." He smiles and ruffles my hair. "You two are such a cute couple." He says. I'm gonna go to Kansas. I wanna be with my man.

Jason's pov

We get back to the lodge, empty handed. "Next time I'm goin' with Bruce Miller the turkey killer." I mutter, glaring at the ground. Today was a bust. We didn't get jack! "Yo Jay, glad you finally got back!" Willie calls. "Huh? What's up man?" I ask, setting my bow down and taking my boots off. "Surprise!" My eyes go wide and I run into the living room. "Babe? How'd you get here?" "I drove silly! I just couldn't stay away!" She gasps, running over. I hug her tight. "I'm glad you're here." I say, kissing her. "I'm not the only one." Luke walks through the door too. "Yeah! She let ya come!" "No I snuck away." I laugh. "You're nuts."

*later*

Tomorrow we go out hunting again. Me and Luke. I was laying in bed with my beautiful perfect wife. She traced the tattoo on my arm. It's long since stopped hurting. "You don't still regret getting a tattoo?" I ask, smiling. "I regret nothing." She says. I pull her into a kiss. Her hands fall to my bare chest. A knock at the door startles us. "Who's there?" "It's Willie. Come out here, we gotta talk." "I wonder what." She whispers. I shrug and kiss her again. "I'll be back baby." I put a shirt on and open the door. "What's up?" "We're gonna prank Luke." He says, trying to contain his laughter. "Oh man, what are we doing?" I ask, smiling. He pulls a rat out of a box. I back up in surprise. "We'll put it in his backpack. You'll be in the stand with him." I can't help but laugh. "As long as that thing don't get me." I say, pointing. He laughs and nods.

*the next day*

Luke's pov

Me and Jason were waiting in the stand. He glanced out the window. "Hey pass me the scope. I think it's in the front pocket." He whispers, pointing to the backpack he brought. I nod and unzip it slowly so it doesn't make noise and scare game away. "Hey Jason, I need to talk- Whoa?! There's a damn rat in this bag!" I shriek, jumping back. He laughs hysterically. "You ass!" I gasp, staring at the tiny animal. "Wasn't my idea but I was in on it." He says, laughing and filming me. I punch him in the shoulder annoyed and pick up the rat. "Ow. I said I wasn't behind it." He gasps. I roll my eyes. "He's a cute little thing once I get used to it." I say. He runs up my arm. Jason laughs at me again. I try to grab it.

Jason's pov

Oh man this is the best prank ever. I'm glad I was the one riding shotgun. "Oh damn this thing just pissed on me!" He snaps annoyed. I can't stop laughing. "Man the buckmen are ruthless." I say to the camera. "Ow the damn thing bit me." He says throwing the rat out the window. "You alright?" His finger is bleeding. He puts a tissue on it. "Just if ya start getting a weird craving for cheese then we have to worry." I joke. He rolls his eyes. "Rabies central. Y'all'll get what's comin' to ya." He says, glaring at me. I just roll my eyes and we go back to the lodge.