The sun was shining, the birds chirping in the trees. After brewing herself a cup of coffee Lulu headed out onto the front porch to enjoy the warm weather before starting her day. Taking a seat on the top step she noticed a moving van pull in the driveway across the street. Must be getting some new neighbours, she thought as she took the first sip of coffee. Sighing as she felt her body get the boost of caffeine it needed. The door of the van across the street opened and a girl jumped out along with an older boy as they raced up the steps of the house; shoving each other to see who could get in the door first. Finishing her cup of coffee she picked up the paper beside her and began reading, "Hi." she heard as her head popped up to see the little girl in front of her.

"Oh hi."

"I'm Molly." the girl said with a warm smile as Lulu set down her paper.

"Well it's nice to meet you Molly, I'm Lulu," she said reaching out to shake her hand. As the little girl sat down next to her.

"We just moved in across the street."

"Where did you guys move from?"

"Bensonhurst."

"Oh that's not too far from here."

"Molly there you are. I've been looking all over for you." A man said walking up the driveway towards them.

"Sorry for trying to be neighbourly." the girl said standing up from her spot on the step. "I'll see you later Lulu." she said racing back across the street leaving the two of them alone.

"I'm sorry if she was bothering you," the man said running a hand through his wavy black hair.

"Oh no. It was fine we were just getting to know each other. I'm Lulu by the way." she said extending her hand for him to take.

"Dante Falconeri," he said with a smile.

"So Molly tells me you moved here from Bensonhurst."

"Yeah I got a new job here, so we packed up and moved."

"Oh yeah, what is it you do?"

"I work for the PCPD."

"Really? My brother works there as well."

"Whats his name?"

"Lucky Spencer."

"Oh yeah I talked to him a few days ago. I'm working with him on a new case."

Just then they heard a loud crash from across the street as one of the kids dropped one of the boxes they were struggling to carry. Dante spun around at the sound then looked back at Lulu, "I better go help them before they do any more damage," he said with a laugh. "Maybe I'll see you around?"

"Yeah, see ya." she said. Nice butt, she thought with a smile as he turned and crossed the street. Picking up her mug and the paper she headed inside to get ready for work. Her thoughts were still on the man she had just met a few minutes earlier, she didn't see exactly how many kids were living with him but he must have been young when he had them. She secretly wished she would see more of him even if it probably wasn't for the best. Who was she kidding he probably had or girlfriend or even worse was married. No there was no point thinking about any man right now. You've been hurt too many times in the past anyways, just because some new guy who is drop dead gorgeous shows up on your doorstep doesn't mean things are going to change.

Lulu was determined to forget about her new neighbour and work was just the place to do that. Her boss Kate was demanding and at times seemed like a slave driver but despite all this she loved her job. Arriving at the office, Maxie was waiting for her like usual. "Your late," she said as soon as she stepped off the elevator.

"Good morning to you too." Lulu said taking a seat at her desk as Maxie handed her a latte from Kelly's. "Is Kate in today?" she asked nodding towards the glass doors where her boss' office was.

"Nope just us today."

"Good I don't feel like being reprimanded for being late, again." Lulu joked as she opened up the file on her desk.

"Oh hey Lulu remember last time I was over and we noticed that house across the street was for sale. I was thinking about moving and..."

"It's already taken." Lulu interrupted.

"Really, darn. So what's the new neighbour like?" she asked.

"He seemed nice." Lulu said staring at her computer screen.

"He? Is he cute? Single?"

"He has kids and is probably married." Lulu told her friend who had a habit of sticking her nose into other peoples business.

"Probably, but you don't know for sure?" Maxie said turning in her desk chair to look at Lulu.

"Don't look at me like that. I don't know anything about this guy except that he works for Lucky."

"Oh, I love a man in uniform." Maxie said with a grin. "You so have to introduce me."

"I think hes taken he has a few kids, not exactly sure how many. But it's just not a good idea."

"You always say that. There's always some reason for you not to get involved with a guy whether its a good one or not."

"I just don't want to get hurt again."

"I know you don't Lulu but you'll never find someone if you don't put yourself out there." Maxie told her as she turned back to her computer.

After work Lulu climbed in her car and headed home, she was still thinking about what Maxie had said about her taking a chance with someone. Ever since she had broken it off with her last boyfriend she had been afraid to put herself out there again. The fear of having her heartbroken once again was too great, it was just better to shelter her heart and not even bother. But maybe her friend was right, she needed to give love a shot again. Even if it wasn't with the man across the street.