Andy knew that she was in love with Miranda. She also knew that Miranda was in love with her, but the older woman wouldn't allow anything beyond friendship. Andy was an accomplished journalist at the Times. She had interviewed politicians, celebrities and even criminals, but she couldn't solve the puzzle that was Miranda. Their relationship was something Andy couldn't quite define. They were more than friends, but not lovers. It was absolutely frustrating. Andy had tried several times to ask Miranda why they couldn't be together, but Miranda always changed the subject or refused to speak about it.

The past few months Andy had been working on a story that involved a huge corporation scandal. She had been working tirelessly to get her facts straight and finally, after pulling a 48 hour shift, she could file her story. She had been so focused on the story these past months, that she never had the time to think about her relationship with Miranda. They had dinner when they had the time and they spoke on the phone whenever they could.

After taking a hot shower and falling into bed, Andy decided that, starting from tomorrow, she was going to win Miranda's heart, and this time, she was going to try the more direct route. But first, she was going to sleep for a week.

The next morning, Andy woke to the sound of her phone ringing.

Groaning loudly she answered with an irritated:

"Whaaaaaaaat?!"

"Good morning to you too. I just read your story"

"Jesus Miranda, what time is it?"

"It's almost 7, really Andrea, are you still lounging in bed?"

"Still lou...you know what, it's too early to have this debate"

"The life of a journalist, how I wish I had the luxury of sleeping in"

Andy could hear the humor in Miranda's voice and she was irritated by the smugness of the editor. She had two options- she could hang up or get even.

Andy smiled with a wicked grin:

"I'm just disappointed because you woke me from this delicious dream, Miranda"

Miranda's silence gave Andy the confidence to continue:

"It was about you, you were in my bed and we were..."

Andy was interrupted by Miranda's cough.

"Really Andrea, this is a new low"

"You phoned me, remember?"

"Yes well, it was a mistake to bother you this early, you are obviously delusional from a lack of sleep. I'll leave you too it then. Sleep well.

"You are more than welcome to join me..."

"GOODBYE Andrea!"

Andy 1- Miranda 0.