My name is Stephanie Plum and I was a full time bounty hunter up until about 6 months ago. I worked for my cousin Vinnie Plum. But 6 months ago I made some major changes in my life. Me and my on again off again boyfriend Joe Morelli called it quits for good after one of our fights. It was the last fight I will ever have with him. He called My friends horrible names and asked if I was sleeping with all of them. It was over at that exact moment. I packed up my things at Joe's house and went back to my apartment. 2 weeks later I was enjoying my lunch at Pino's when Joe walked in and had the nerve to come up and tell me the boys missed him, in other words he wanted in my pants. I told him if he didn't get away from his boys were gonna be permanently lodged in his throat. I haven't talked to him since.

After that encounter I called my friend. Mentor, and for one amazing night lover Ricardo Carlos Manoso AKA Ranger. Ranger owns a Security Firm called Rangeman. He has offered me jobs there numerous times so when I called him I asked him if the job offer still stood and of course he said yes. I met with him and his right hand man Tank later that day. Along with the job also came an apartment on the fourth floor in the building which I gladly accepted since it seems everyone can break into my apartment. The only downfall to the job was that I had to have training, which consisted of exercise which I despise, self defense, and using my gun. I don't particularly like my gun usually its in my cookie jar.

I started my new job and was assigned Lester as my partner which was perfect for me as Lester is my favorite Merry Man. He is definitely eye candy and he talks which is rare among the merry men. He also trained I am not much stronger and know how to use my gun properly. The first 2 months working for Rangeman was perfect I was still spending time with Ranger we were eating dinner at his apartment on the 7th floor regularly things were great. My third month their he started pushing me away, the kisses and dinners stopped. We had strictly a professional working relationship. That lasted a month and then he went in the wind. The night before he went in the wind he snuck into my apartment and set my bed I woke up in the middle of nigh to him sitting there, He ended up in my bed curled up with me and we went to sleep he left the next day for his mission.

So for the last 6 months Lester has been my partner and has become one of my best friends. We eat together, watch movies and games together, and just hang out. After 6 months of all work and very little play I decided it was time for me to go out. So on Monday called my girls and we are having a girls night out this Friday, which includes dinner and going to a dance club I can't wait. My girls consist of Lula, Connie, Mary Lou , and Valerie. After planning our girls night I was asked by Les if I wanted to go out with the guys I obviously said no because I had plans but we are going to meet up at the club. The guys going are Les, Tank, Bobby, Hal, Cal, Vince, and Woody. It should be a great night out.

Present Day

Its girls night and I couldn't be more excited, it's 5 pm so I shut down my computer and am off to get ready. I head downstairs to my apartment to find the perfect outfit. I decided on a Black dress, its strapless, skin tight, stops about 4 inches below my ass. I shower, shave, exfoliate, and moisturize. I fluff my mass of curly hair which decided to look perfect tonight and did my make up I am keeping it light tonight mascara, and lip gloss is all I need. I then put my red 4 in FMP's on and am declared ready to go. I called a cab because I do not want to drive tonight and all of girls met at Pino's for dinner before dancing.

Mary Lou asked "So Steph have you heard from Ranger?"

"Nope"

"Tankie said he should be back soon" replied Lula

"Glad he is coming home to take some pressure off the Core Team" I replied

"DO you miss him?" This coming from Connie

"I do but a lot has changed"

"You mean you and Lester?" replied Val

"Yes among other things, Can we Please talk about something else or not talk finish eating and get ourselves to the club?'

Needless to say we finished dinner with little talk about anything. And we were off to the club.

We arrived at the club around 10:30 got a table in a corner and ordered our margarita's. We looked around at the many people dancing. The club was pretty busy. We all hear commotion coming towards us and as we turned to look we saw the Merry Men. Next thing I know I'm being lifted up by Lester and put on his lap which is honestly perfectly okay with me. After a few shots and my margarita it was time to dance. Lester and I got up to dance and danced for about 2 songs when the song 'I wanna make love in this club' came on next thing I know me and Les are practically having sex on the dance floor. We started to kiss and the kiss deepened and became more passionate as our tongues dueled.

" Lester lets get out of here."

"Your wish is my command beautiful"

We walked over to the table where everyone was sitting, we got some weird looks as we approached, I guess they didn't miss our make out session.

"Hey guys I think we are gonna head out but you all stay and have a good time" I told our friends and jaws dropped. With that me and les turned and called a cab to pick us up.

We couldn't keep our hands off of each other we were kissing in the cab as we walked into the Rangeman buildings, in the elevator, and in the hall that led to our apartments. Whoever is working monitors tonight is getting a free show.

"My apartment or yours baby?" asked Les

"I don't care just get us in one of them"

"Mine it is." I'm planted against the wall with my legs around his waist he has one arm wrapped around me as he is trying to open the door with other.

"What the Hell is going on here?" Uh oh Ranger's back.

"What the hell does it look like Ranger?" My mouth has betrayed me and now I am going to be sent to a third world country. I could see the fury in his eyes and knew this was going to end very badly for someone.

"It looks like Lester is about to take advantage of you while you are drunk" And this was not an appropriate thing to say to me or Lester. Lester set me down and now he was angry and they were having a stare down. This was not good, nope not good at all. So I decide to get in the middle literally. I stand in between them.

" Ranger, For one what I do is none of your damned business, we are not a couple nor have we ever been. For two nobody is taking advantage of me I know what the hell I am doing. We are currently off work, if you would like to talk to us we are scheduled to work on Monday until then I think you need to leave us the hell alone." I know probably shouldn't talk to the boss that way but I am sick of his b.s.

"Stephanie this is between me and Santos not you." Lester is still doing the stare down clenching and unclenching his fists at his sides. I really need to defuse this situation and fast.

" Ranger this is about me and I'm telling you right now drop it, it is none of your damned business. Lester, come on, lets get in the apartment. We are off work until Monday, let's enjoy our weekend." With that Lester got the hint pushed open his apartment door and we were walking in I hear Ranger's Voice yet again.

"Santos, mats 0500 tomorrow" Rhino mode is coming in full force I'm seeing red did he not get we were off work. And then I hear Lester's reply, "Ric, I'm off work until Monday I will not be on the mats tomorrow if you would like we could reschedule for Monday. Beautiful go pack a bag we won't be staying here tonight but I have someplace we can go and spend the weekend uninterrupted. So I went next door to my apartment to pack a bag I grabbed my duffle and started throwing clothes. Then I grabbed my toiletries as I was heading to the door I could still hear Ranger and Les arguing in the hall. I walked out locked my apartment.

"Les I'm ready to go let's get the hell out of here."

"Do you wanna go grab my stuff my duffle is in the closet and just grab basic a changes of clothes and stiff out of the bathroom." So I got in his apartment and grabbed his things and could still hear the yelling in the hallway. I had left my duffle in the hall so I could pack up Lester's. All packed I grabbed his duffle and locked his door. As I walked out I heard Ranger " You are just gonna use her for a one night stand"

"Ranger, I'm not you I wouldn't do that to her she deserves more than a one night stand or just casual sex which is what I remember you offering her" At that point the door shut they both looked at me and Les grabbed my hand "You ready to go Steph?" "Yep" And with that we left, Ranger was still standing in the hallway when we got on the elevator. Luckily Les has his own vehicle here in the garage.

"Where are we going Les" I asked

" I have a house I'm remodeling just outside of Trenton, it still needs a lot of work but the master bedroom, bathroom, and living room are finished so I figure we could just stay there this weekend."

"Les you are a wonderful man" He reached over the console grabbed my hand, we entwined our fingers and he placed them on his thigh. Which is how they stayed the whole way to his house. While we listened to Nickleback, occasionally glancing at each other. He is a gorgeous man. From his tan skin to his beautiful green eyes, his short brown hair that is currently spiked, and his muscles. He is very drool worthy.