Chapter 1: Barolllins how it happened
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Amanda had been at home all day with Jesse, it was warm enough to take her out and get some fresh air. They had been at the park, letting Jesse burn off energy, she was getting tired. Amanda packed up to go home Jesse already asleep. She decided to go the long way home, on her way back up the street she was almost home when she spotted Rafael Barba. She noticed his humped over shoulders.
"Barba!"
Raf turned around and gave her a half smile, it looked forced.
"Rollins."
She walked up beside him.
"I thought Carisi said you and him had plans tonight?"
"I thought so too, was supposed to be a dinner, a movie, and ending up in bed." Raf chuckled darkly.
"What happened?
"The new DA for homicide has a better ass than I do, he broke up with me after I saw some texts on his phone." Raf sniffled.
"I'm sorry."
Raf looked at Jesse sleeping and smiled.
"Yeah, me too."
"You want to do something?" Amanda asked.
"Sure, if you want to."
"I want to, let's go."
Raf followed Amanda home. He watched struggle with the apartment building stairs, and Jesse's stroller before he spoke up.
"Here let me help,"
He took Jesse to hold.
"I would offer to put up the stroller, but I've tried to help Liv with Noah's and it didn't go well."
"You sure?" Amanda asked.
"I'm sure," Raf picked up Jesse bouncing her and calming her when she fussed.
Amanda smiled.
Once they got up to Amanda's apartment, Raf helped put up the stroller while Amanda put Jesse in her toddler bed. After everything was put up, Raf sat on the couch beside her both watching tv. Raf eased his arm around Amanda's shoulder. Amanda smiled at this and laid on his chest.
"What are we doing?" She asked.
"Enjoying each other's company?"
Amanda looked at him, he looked at her. Rafael was the first to lean in, Amanda meeting his lips. Raf moaned softly while she smiled against his lips. After breaking the kiss Raf got up, put his hand out toward her, she grabbed it both headed toward her bedroom. Raf opened Jesse door, making sure she was out, then open her bedroom door and shut it.