Title: Love Found

Disclaimer: Aside from the characters I created for this story, I do not own Y&R (The Young and The Restless), the Bell family, the writers, and CBS do.

First, a big thank you to friend Brandy L., Anna H., Carol E., TotalCSIFan, Dark Wings of Imagination, Faith E. Cassidine, and JuliaAMR for helping with story. Also a big thank you to the FB group: the Y&R Junkies Spoilers and Canadian Episodes who have helped me.

Author's Note: Just a slight AU story idea that came out of when I was suffering a temporary bout of sleeplessness.

Genre: Romance/Angst

Rating: T

Chapter 1: The Introduction that Ended the Search

-Story starts early May, 2015-

Paul was unhappy—okay that was an understatement. Christine had asked for a divorce out of the blue. She said she needed space and asked him not to fight it; although he was reluctant he agreed. Now at 6:30 at night he had grabbed a quick bite to eat at Underground and had thought about going back to the apartment. However, since it was empty, he may as well head back to the police station and get work done.

As had paid his tab when he heard someone call to him, "Hey Chief, I need to talk to you."

Paul turned around and saw Nick Newman and asked, "Sure what's up?"

Nick cleared his throat and said, "Well first off I know you heard this many times before, and I am sorry to hear that it didn't work out between you and Christine. I know if you want to wait a little while before begin to date again but you are up forit I know someone you should meet."

Paul hesitated for a bit. Nick was right he wasn't sure if was ready to get back into the dating scene. Then again he also knew when opportunity present itself grab it so Paul replied, "Ok go ahead but no guarantees if anything will happen."

Nick nodded. He looked around and saw who he was looking for and called out, "Hey Jaelyn, got a few minutes, I have someone I would like you to meet."

Jaelyn Hamilton had brought the tray of food to table 3 and after polite exchange of thank yous she walked back to the bar with empty serving tray and asked, "Hey Nick what's up?"

Smiling Nick made the introductions, "Chief I would like to meet Jaelyn Hamilton. She has been working here six weeks and already she is the most popular waitress. Jaelyn meet Genoa City's best Chief of Police, Paul Williams."

Both Paul and Jaelyn had been stopped in their tracks. Paul was wondering had been where he had seen her before…then it hit her, during a downpour a few weeks ago.

-Two week's earlier, late April-

With the insistence from Chavez, Paul had gone out to get a break. With an umbrella in hand, he headed to Crimson Lights to get a cup of coffee and pastry. After he had gotten his order he was walking back when he felt he had bumped to something. When he was able to regain his footing he saw that he had run into a beautiful young woman. However, after he helped got her stuff off the wet ground before he could say anything he heard her said, "I am sorry sir" before she took off, leaving him flabbergasted and speechless.

Now Paul seen and been with many beautiful women but Jaelyn was stunning with her shoulder length jet black hair tied back and it help show off her radiant face and gorgeous smile. Paul could tell there was something about her that was mysterious. Yes he had fallen for a mysterious woman named Cassandra before and it had gotten him in trouble. Paul also knew there are rare chances of true love in life and if he let slip he will be hard on himself.

Jaelyn was awestruck; the guy in front of her was extremely handsome and good looking. Yes he was older but older guys are seemingly more suave. Nevertheless she knew had to be cautious and didn't want to come off too strong.

If Nick didn't know better he could tell Paul and Jaelyn had already hit it off non-verbally. Nick cleared his throat and it got Jaelyn and Paul's attention. Nick then said, "Jaelyn how about you take your break now. You have been working hard since you got here at 2."

Jaelyn wanted to protest but Nick put his hand up and said, "I insist."

Soon Jaelyn and Paul were sitting at booth and chatting up a storm getting to know each other better. Jaelyn found out Paul had three siblings, Steven, Father Todd and Patty. Paul found out she was from Seattle, Washington and was orphaned at young age. Her aunt raised her only to kick her out once she turned eighteen and she had to fend for herself. They also found out what kinds of music they liked, in which Paul learned that Jaelyn had many favorite music artists including Taylor Swift and many different genres of music from jazz to pop.

It didn't seem possible but soon her break was over. She wanted to talk more but knew she had to be back at work. So she and Paul exchanged numbers and promised to stay in touch but not before him asking, "I was wondering if we could meet up sometime for coffee? I know of a great place."

With a big smile on her face she replied, "Sure thing."

With that the start of something wonderful had begun.

A/N 2: Thanks for reading the first chapter, I hope you liked it! Please review but be gently this is my first Y&R story and please no flames!