I DO NOT OWN THE CHARACTERS OF HSM! Also some locations and characters are the works of fiction. Any similarities in names, locations, and establishments are purely coincidental. Thank You!

Okay everyone this is my first story. I use to write a long time ago and I just started back up again. Please R&R. Any advice and ideas are welcomed. I hope you enjoy this story, since I am having a good time writing it.

Thanks M!

I Always Wanted More

Chapter One – Denial and a Typical Friday Night

"Hey T, wait up", exclaimed Kelly Jo Morrison as she walked up to her good friend and confident Taylor McKessie. Taylor turned to see the tall, statuesque, brunette with a deep southern accent heading her way in her dark jeans and black and white striped short sleeve top. Friday had finally arrived and they both were ready for the weekend after a long grueling week in the lab. It seemed as if the crime in the area had doubled in one week, making both forensic scientists in the lab longer than they ever wanted to be.

"Hey KJ, you finally heading home too", Taylor asked her friend who caught up with her.

Both women smiled at each other as they continued to talk about the past week as they head to there vehicles in the parking garage. The steamy Florida heat still lingered in the air even though it had been an hour or so since the sun went down. Taylor felt her light blue button down top tighten against her skin as she began to perspire. She readjusted the shoulder strap of her bag and purse then she pulled her shoulder length hair into a ponytail.

"Man you forget how hot it is, when you are stuck in that lab for so long", Kelly Jo huffed as she carried her equipment.

"I know what you mean" Taylor replied. "Now what are you planning on doing this weekend"?

"Sleep, eat, and have passionate sex with Tim and you?" Kelly Jo responded with a wicked grin.

Taylor laughed when she heard her friend reply. Looking at Kelly Jo you would never expect her to make such a statement with her big grayish blue eyes and perfect pout. She was a southern belle, a "Scarlett O'Hara" if you will but with the mouth of a truck driver. She would often catch people of their guard.

"Tim huh, I thought you guys were taking a break."

"We ARE taking a break, but we both decided the sex was TOO GOOD to give that up" she said with a naughty flicker in her eye.

Taylor laughed again as she reached her car and unlocked her door. "Well my plan is to relax. I am going to go home, light some candles, and soak in a soothing bubble bath while drinking a nice glass of wine" she said with a smile relishing in the thought.

"You know T, you should be going out. Your gorgeous, you could meet some fine man and be drinking him and not that wine" Kelly Jo replied as she stared at Taylor.

"KJ you know I leave the freaky stuff to you. Plus I don't NEED a man to make me happy" Taylor quickly rebutted with a flash of anger showing through her light brown eyes.

"Plus I have something better than a man. I have Charlie", she continued with a large grin.

"Your golden retriever does not count. He is not a man, but WHATEVER girl. I give up. I call you tomorrow. Enjoy that bath." KJ said as she rolled her eyes and entered her car.

"Sounds good to me", Taylor exclaimed as she started the engine and pulled out of the parking garage and headed towards home.

Pulling into the driveway Taylor noticed some weeds that were beginning to sprout out of her beautiful landscaping. "I will be calling the lawn care guys first thing in the morning" she muttered to herself. Once she parked her black Lexus IS into her garage, she headed to her mailbox. After collecting her mail and waving hello to her neighbors the Thompsons she headed into her home.

"Ah home sweet home" she said as she entered her kitchen. Immediately a large golden retriever was jumping up at her, barking, and wagging his tail back and forth with excitement.

"Hey Charlie, how's Mama's big boy", she exclaimed.

Sitting her purse, bag, and mail on the counter, to be dealt with later as Taylor grabbed Charlie's leash to take her beloved pet out for a walk.