Chapter 1 : Sleep well

I dedicate this story to someone very special to me, she's like my twin. even if she doesn't want Robert and Lizzie together, lol. So Delphine, as I promise it to you a few time ago, this is all for you!

Summary : this story take place in season 9, so Elizabeth is Greene's widow and Romano problems with his left arm.

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Robert entered the surgical lounge. He looked around for a few moments and finally saw a dark form on the couch. He moved closer and saw, to his biggest surprised, a sleepy Elizabeth Corday. She was curled up, her head on her knees, peacefully breathing with her right hand on her hip. He observed her for a long moment, amazed by her beauty and her attractive smile. He finally kneeled near her and shook her shoulder, slowly. "Lizzie, wake up,

Lizzie" . She didn't answer at first, then her hand fell onto his knee. He took the little form in his, put it back on the woman and left her.

Walking out into the hallway Romano spots Shirley.

"Shirley, do you know at what time Dr Corday picks Ella up from daycare?

"Sure, everyday at 6 pm. In 5 minutes. Do you know where she is?"

"Yeah, yeah, thanks."

Robert enters the big and colourful room, hearing the giggle of babies. He walks up to a nurse and watches Ella. She runs to him, happy to see him again. She considers him a true friend, she really likes him even though she has not seen him often.

An hour later, he was putting three plates full of Italian food on the little table of the lounge. Ella was giggling near her mother,playing with Robert's favourite pen. Elizabeth slowly opened her eyes, asking to herself where she was when she heard the soft voice of her daughter.

"mhhhhh darling, what are you doing here?"

"Thought that you like have her near you when you woke up."

"Oh, Robert, you're here?!"

"Yeah, Sherlock!" He teased. "Do you want to eat? I have a lot of good things here, I hope you like Italian food."

"mmhhh," she moaned, "wonderful! I really love it! What time is it?"

"A little after 7. You were so tired, I thought you enjoy a nap."

"You were right! Thank you, Robert! Mmhhhh, do you need a hand?"

"It's done! You just have to come and eat!"

"Oh Robert, you're full of good ideas!"

"I know I know, just don't forget it!"

He laughed so did she.

They chatted through their diner, about many things, and they enjoyed each other's company. At the end of their dinner, Robert proposed a dessert to his friend but noticed at this moment that she looked pretty tired, and that her daughter was sleeping in her arms. So, as a gentleman, he proposed to take her back to home. She gracefully agreed. Robert stood up, held his hand out to her in order to help her up and then, he took Ella in his own arms, knowing that Elizabeth couldn't managed with her in this particular state.

Thirty minutes later, Ella was in a crib and a Robert was trying to put Lizzie into bed, a very difficult thing, he thought. He helped her out of her black skirt and then, put her into bed, under the mountain of covers. He stayed there, on the edge of the bed for a while, studying the regulars forms of her face, caressing her arms. she shook, moaned and after a moment she asked him to massage her back. He wasn't sure of how he has to interpreted this request but he moved down the blankets, pulled her t-shirt up and slowly, sensually, he ran his hand on the small form of her back. She moaned, gasped.

"Mmhh, this is so good.."

"So you like my way of massage?"

"Very much so. Oh, Robert, you really have surgeon hands!"

"Had your doubts about it, didn't you?"

"Not, not even a few minute!"

"I'm happy to hear that! Lizzie, go back to sleep I can stay here, near you if you want some company."

"Oh, yes please stay near me tonight," She says with such a low voice.

"okay, I'll go downstairs, on the sofa, see you tomorrow."

"No Robert, I mean, stay here." She moved over in the bed and opened the covers, inviting him to join her. He left his trousers and shirt and joined her in the already hot bed. She placed her hand on his shoulders before putting her head on this comfortable place. He sighed, and finally encircled her waist with his strong right arm. After a few moment, she moved closer to him, needing to feel his heat and love.

"good night Lizzie, sweet dreams," He murmured in her ear.

"good night too Robert," She pauses, "Thank you".