AN: I own nothing, JE owns it all & is kind enough to let us allow us to take the characters out to play.

Sorta AU – based on the demand by some reviewers I have added another chapter…

Ranger walked into his apartment on the seventh floor of his new building on Haywood. It was Rangeman's new headquarters. He knew from Tank that Stephanie was here, Ella had brought her some food, well food according to Stephanie – chocolate cake with thick chocolate frosting. He had seen the rest of the cake in the breakroom. He knew it was time to have a long talk with his Tia Ella about the sweets she had been making daily and leaving in the break room.

He moved through the living room, kitchen, then to the bedroom where he finally found Stephanie, his Babe, laying in his bed asleep. It had taken longer than he thought to do the job right. Hector, Lester and Cal had all assisted with the clean-up and disposal of Abruzzi. Now he could watch her sleep peacefully. She was beautiful with her brunette curls like a halo around her head. Her face was beautiful; her skin was like porcelain, complexion clear. She was even more stunning without the make-up and layers of mascara she enjoyed.

I went into the bathroom and turned on the shower, letting the water warm up while I stripped the clothing from my body. I stepped into the spray and felt the tension leave my shoulders. The spray felt good on my body. I quickly washed the sweat from my body and toweled off. I quietly made my way to the bed, climbed in and pulled Stephanie into my naked body. To my surprise she was naked as well and felt good against my skin. I knew I had made a mistake but how could something that felt this good be a mistake?

I awoke slowly, there was sun streaming between the blinds. I felt the warm body of Stephanie against me. I looked down to find her draped across my body like the last I woke up with her. She fit perfectly against me. I again was amazed by how right it felt. I felt her stir, lips brushed softly against my chest. God it felt good.

"Babe" I whispered "we need to talk before this goes any further. Please" I moaned. Her lips were moving over my chest.

She lifted her head "I don't want to talk." She looked up at me and pouted "Everytime we talk it gets screwed up."

"Babe, I need you to know some things. I need you know that I want you, all of you. I've said some stupid shit to you but I have come to realize that I'm falling in love with you. I couldn't bear it if you went back to Morelli before I told you. I have rules Babe and I broke those rules but I don't regret it."

She looked at me, eyes wide "I think I'm falling in love with you too. I was so hurt when you told me to go back to Joe but I couldn't do it."

I pulled her head down to mine and kissed her. It was like no kiss I had ever had before. It was filled with not only passion but love. We pulled apart and gasped for air. "Babe I love you, please, stay with me."

The look she gave me was filled with love and passion "Yes, Ranger. I'll stay with you, I love you too."