AN- I was surprised I got this one done so quick. No doubt due to the fact my brain knew it was Friday and the new episode hits the UK so it knew it would have an episode to pause and play and pick over till it got sick. Sorry its a short one.

Chapter 2.

When Meredith Brody woke she found her self encased in a strong pair of arms with her head resting on a warm chest and her legs tangled with another pair of legs. Slowly opening her eyes she saw the upstairs back room that had become Prides sanctuary since Linda. Pride !,was that whose's aftershave she could smell. Taking a deep breath in she got the distinct smell of brut and sweat. Yes it was indeed Dwayne Pride she was cuddled up to. His strong arms felt as good as they looked. His breath brushed across her hair causing it to move ever so slightly. It felt nice waking up with someone again, it had been a long time since she let herself get this close to anyone since her fiancé.

She knew they had to get up and she knew they had work but it felt to warm and snug and ooohhh my it definitely felt like morning. Wow now that was impressive if it was actual that big. Did she move or lie still? Was he even awake or was this the prelude to him waking up. Either way this was awkward, if she moved she risked not only waking him if he was still asleep but brushing up against him some more. She could always pretend to still be asleep and wait for him to move. Lying still she started to consider her options.

When Dwayne Pride woke he was pleased to not only see but fell the woman in his arms was still indeed still there. He had dreamt she had got up in the middle of the night and left for good. Waking with a woman in his arms felt rather good, okay it felt a little too good judging by a certain part of his body that also woke at the presence of a beautiful woman in his arms. Now what did he do? If he moved she would wake and no doubt whichever way he moved she would feel the affect she was having on him. Well he was a man and there was no way to hide it so he was just going to roll with it.

Gently he moved a little but he didn't try to get up, instead he moved closer to her. He was not in the slightest bit embarrassed by his arousal and he was actually impressed he could still get that awake so quick. Using his arms he pulled Brody a little further up as she had slid down his body as they slept. When she was finally back where she started with her head resting on his shoulder he placed a kiss to her head.

"Mornin Merri, you have a good sleep" as he moved his head a little to see her.

Brody felt him move her and she was surprised to feel it wasn't off him but closer to him. She felt the kiss to her hair and knew then he knew she was awake. If his early morning arousal didn't bother him then it didn't bother her. Well it did but not in the embarrassing way and that was what was a little concerning. When he spoke she knew she was rumbled so looked up when she felt his head move.

"Morning King, I did which I am surprised at. I don't normally sleep well on couches" as she moved a little more to get more comfortable lying even more across him.

"Must be the company you had" as he finally shifted her again so now instead of being just about covering him she was now lay on top him fully covering him.

There legs tangled together and his arms stayed around her holding her close. She placed one of her arms round his waist while the other made its way up and came to rest up by his head. They both felt as his groin gave a very definite twitch at the very close contact they were in. Neither moved away so that was a good sign. In fact Pride watched as Brody closed her eyes and relaxed back into him. This could get very intense if either of them let it. Pride out of something buried deep in his subconscious slid his hand up and down Brody's back while keeping hold of her waist. The problem occurred when his fingers found the edge of her top and instead of putting a stop to all the bonding he slid them under the edge and came to rest them on the small of her back.

The feel of Prides fingers against the bare skin at the base of her spine was enough to make her let out a small sigh. When did she become so intimate with her boss? These barriers she put in place were there for a reason, she had them there so she didn't get hurt again. She knew after the conversation last night things would be different between them but she didn't think it would be this different. She had expected a little awkwardness but this was past that, this was bordering them jump each other and getting all naked hot and sweaty together. The thing was neither seemed in a hurry to move away, both lost in the contact that they had with each other.

It was now Prides turn to close his eyes and reveal in the feel of Brody pressed so close against him. He would never have believed a little conversation last night could lead to him getting so close and personal with her. They both lay still with there eyes closed knowing they shouldn't be doing this, knowing it was wrong on the grounds he was her boss and knowing the complications this could cause but neither cared.

As LaSalle entered the office he found it deserted. No sign of anyone other than dirty dishes in the kitchen. LaSalle was surprised that King had left the kitchen a mess, that wasn't like him. Checking the backyard he found that empty. As he came back out he found agent Borin standing with 4 coffee cups in her hand.

"Morning LaSalle, where is everyone?" As Boring looked at the empty desks of Pride and Brody.

"No idea, that's what I am trying to find out" making his way to the foot of the stairs.

Maybe Brody had slept in and Pride was still upstairs. Making his way up he kept a listen out for any movement. Hearing nothing he made his way towards Pride sanctuary of the back room. As he approached the room he looked through the window and the site he saw had him stop dead in his tracks. In the dim light coming through the above windows he saw his boss and partner lying on one of the couches. If being on the couch together was not bad enough he saw that Brody was now lying fully across Pride as if she was a blanket covering his body. He could see the blanket on the floor that must have been kicked off as they moved. Stepping closer he looked at there faces and saw they both had their eyes closed. Just great, this was not what he expected to find and he got the joy of disturbing them. Stealing a breath he approached the door and pushed it open.

As he stepped into the room he watched to see if either one of them was awake. When he saw no movement he stepped up the couch and looked down at the sleeping couple. Wholly cow, they were tangled up together in more than one place. There arms were around each other and Pride had his hand under the bottom of Brody's top. There legs wrapped around each other's and they seemed to have been that way a while. He was going to have to wake them and risk being hit or even worse, shot. As he reached his hand out towards the couple he wasn't sure which one to shake.

He was saved from having to decide as Pride opened his eyes and looked up at him.

"Time to get up King, Borin is downstairs with coffee" as he saw Brody open her eyes and look at him as well.

"Morning Chris, were coming" Brody told LaSalle watching the shocked looking on his face.

LaSalle nodded and turned to leave the room, glancing back as he shut the door.

"Well done, you rendered Christopher speechless, never seen that happen in a long time" Pride laughed.

"Can we talk later, I think we need to" looking up at Pride as he smiled down at her.

"Soon as we're done here yes" before he reached forward and placed a gentle kiss to her lips.

The kiss was soft and gentle and before she had time to respond it was over.

"Maybe if you lift up then we can get up unless you want Christopher and Borin coming up" seeing the shocked look on Brody's face as she started to move to stand up.

LaSalle made his way down to come to a stop in the middle of the office. Borin watched him as he came to a stop and walked up to him.

"You okay there LaSalle? Your find Pride up there?" Coming to stand right in front of him.

"Yeah they're coming down soon" giving his head a little shake to clear the fog.

"LaSalle why does it look like, wait they are coming down. Who the hell is up there? Borin asked him.

"You know that feeling you get the first time you walk in on your parents at it, well I just had that but for a different reason" LaSalle replied still standing stock still with a look of shock on his face.

"Can't say I do, my parents split when I was small. What are you on..." But was cut short as she saw 2 people heading downtown he stairs.

"Now I get you" nodding towards the stairs.

"Morning all, can I smell coffee somewhere" as both Pride and Brody walked up to where LaSalle and Borin were standing.

Borin took out one of the coffee cups and passed it to Pride then continued round till they all had a cup in there hand.

LaSalle for his part hadn't turned to face either his boss or partner but stayed looking at Borin.

"Nice coffee, makes a change to what these drink" as Brody took a drink of hers.

"What these drink shouldn't be called coffee" Borin commented back.

"Ain't nothing wrong with our coffee thank you" Pride told the 2 women who were now standing beside each other.

"If you say so" Borin replied shaking her head.

"So what's the plan for today then people? How's the search coming along Borin?" Pride asked as he took another drink of his coffee.

"Slowly, it's a big area" Borin replied.

"Christopher we got anything we can chase up from here?" Pride sked LaSalle who he still not turned to face his boss.

"Patten pulled up this on the paint off the side of the boat and we got a match" leading them all over to a computer screen.

LaSalle pulled up an image of a boat and an address for a marina.

"Let's go then" Pride told the room at large.

Returning from the marina with a suspect they finally released him after questioning him and checking his alibi proving he wasn't involved. After more checking and more info coming in Pride and Borin went and made an arrest going on a name there first suspect gave them.

Pride decided to turn the interrogation over to Borin and Brody while he stood and watched in the viewing room. LaSalle joined him and looked between the interrogation room and Pride.

"What's going on in there?" LaSalle nodded to the 2 women.

"Speed dating, Abigail Borin still" Pride laughed.

"After what I saw this morning I wouldn't have thought Brody needed speed dating or dating of any type" trying not to look directly at his boss.

"I will have to get back to you on that one Christopher, it's still early days, very early days" as he looked back through at Borin and Brody.

"Fair enough" as he let the conversation slide.

When the interrogation was over the 2 women came out talking about different options. After everyone got together and more digging they finally found their murderer thanks to Patten and the Internet. After a meeting in the park they had there killer cuffed and in custody. After sending there killer back with the local police they all made their way back to the office. Borin sent her report through and went for coffee while the others sat and did their reports. One by one they finished up and filled them away.

Borin said she was away and Pride walked her out, offering her a lift but she said she wanted to walk. After saying goodbye he walked back in and passed LaSalle on his way out.

"Night Christopher, see you tomorrow" bidding his senior field agent goodnight.

"Night King, don't do anything I wouldn't do" LaSalle joked as he walked to his car.

"Well that doesn't rule out much Christopher does it" Pride replied laughing as he walked back into the office pulling the door shut as he went.

Looking at Brody's desk he saw she had shut her computer down and cleared away for the night. Walking to the kitchen he found her sitting out in the yard with young Jeremy as his grandfather packed his stuff away. It was a mesmerizing sight to watch as she sat with the little boy on her knee. They were sat watching a laptop with videos of his mother on.

His heart ached as she seemed so natural with the little boy. She would have made a good mother if she had of had the chance. He remembered back to Laurel and when she was little, it truly was magical. He wished he could turn the clock back and relive them days. As he watched the admiral collect the little boy and pick the laptop up he came out into the yard.

As she watched the little boy wrap his arms round his grandfather's neck she had to fight back the tears. It had been wonderful to have the little boy there and play with him. He was a credit to his mother and his grandfather. She only wished she had had the chance to watch a child of her own grow. Seeing Pride coming towards her she smiled, admittedly a little weakly.

He saw the effort that she had to put in to smiling at him so when he stepped up to her he opened his arms and was pleased when she stepped up to him and let him engulf her in a hug. She needed to be held and she wanted to be held. She couldn't think of anyone better to hold her or who she wanted to be held of. This man was working his way past her walls and she was more than happy to let him.

They stood wrapped in each other's arms for awhile before Brody pulled back and took his hand to lead them both into the kitchen. She set about making coffee and was surprised when she felt him step up behind her.

"You sure you can go back to drinking that after Borin treated you to that sludge you're accustomed to drinking " as he came to stand behind her and rested his head on her shoulder nuzzling his face against hers.

"I can live with it as long as I get a decent cup every now and again" as she leant her head a little so there faces touched more.

"I am sure we can arrange that" as he slid his arms round her waist using one hand to pick the cup up and the other he kept on her waist testing the water to see what she would do.

When she placed her arm over his and slotted her fingers through his he knew then it was going to get serious.

"Let's take these upstairs and we can talk" as Pride stepped back a little and pecked her cheek as he moved.

They carried their coffee upstairs and got comfortable on the couch. Brody made sure she sat at one end so she wasn't tempted to forgo the talking and skip straight to the good part. She took her boots off and tucked her legs under herself as she looked at across at Pride who had took his shoes off and had propped his feet on the table.

"So who's going first then?"Brody asked looking at Pride as she drank her coffee.

"Me. I want to apologise for pushing the conversation last night. I could see it was a private matter yet I pushed you to talk" Pride said as he looked at Brody.

"If I don't want to share I won't, you should know that. I have secrets in my past as you probably do. When the time comes I will share them if I need to, I am not a great one for facing my problems though so be warned" as she finished her coffee and put the cup on the table.

"It was nice having Jeremy here, he has very cute little cheeks. Makes me wonder what.." But she couldn't seem to finish the sentence.

"I know what you mean, he reminded me of Laurel when she was little. It was amazing watching her grow up. It's a shame when they grow up and you don't get to do it again. Children are a blessing" Pride said as he watch the woman if front of him fight to keep her emotions in check.

"Come here" as he opened his arms and Brody practically flung herself across the couch at him.

On reaching the safety of Prides arms she dissolved in tears. He held her as she cried and stroked her hair telling her it would be okay. He was never the best with upset women but he did his best. As the tears stopped Brody looked up and her chocolate brown eyes meet the blue/ grey of Prides and before either knew what had happened they were kissing. Fill on lips locked kissing. It was heated and demanding and neither seemed to care or notice that hands started to roam and clothes started to be removed. Item after item of clothing was discarded till they were both naked on the couch. Pride looked down at the woman he had under him and he kissed her again before seeking permission to take it further.

When she kissed him back that was all the constant he needed to meld their bodies together as one. Once joined he stilled, savouring the sensations of being with a woman again. He wanted to remember this in case it never happened again between them. When he felt her rocking under him he started to move against her meeting her thrust for thrust. This was going to be over very quickly for both of them. They both moved faster as they neared completion and soon Brody was screaming his name as she came hard convulsing around him taking him over seconds later as he called out her name.

Pride collapsed against her sated, breathing in short rasping breaths. She held him against her as they caught their breath and came down from there combined high. He knew he was squashing her so he moved them both so she was tucked into the couch and they were side by side.

"Well I didn't expect that to happen but I so not complaining about it" Brody told Pride as she reached up and captured his lips again.

This time the kiss was slow and deep. They transferred unsaid words and thought into the kiss making in a long slow lingering kiss. When they broke apart they looked at each other and smiled.

"How about we go get a shower and clean up and then I can cook you something. Then maybe we can discuss this desire of yours concerning children and what your going to do about it" Pride said to Brody as he kissed her again and started to stand up.

After showering they made their way back to the kitchen where Pride whipped up some amazing food. They sat next to each other at the table talking and every now and again they brushed up against each other. The sexual tension between them had went up tenfold since they got carried away on the couch and at the rate they were going they were going to get a full on repeat performance when they were done eating.

Sure enough when they had finished and the dishes were washed there was a race upstairs to the back room. They made it to the doorway at the same time and Brody found herself being swept off her feet and deposited on the couch that was currently made up as a bed. Soon they were both naked and sweating again after yet another round of lovemaking. As they lay spooned together Pride propped himself up on his elbow and looked down and Brody.

"So have you given any more thought to what you want to do about children? You're still young enough to have them if you want them" as he flicked that stray piece of hair away from above her left eye.

"Who says I haven't already put my plan into action" as she pulled his head back down to him and sealed her lips over his before he could say anything.

It took a few seconds for Pride to register what she had said but when he had he kissed her back and straddled her hips showing her just how much he liked the possible outcome of her decision.