Door

Janine felt her heart race as she reached the front door. She knew Richard had been as scared as she was but she hadn't wanted to think why. Before she could question anything the door was open and their eyes locked.

"Ri."

His lips were on hers as she half dragged him into the hallway. The kids growing more and more passionate as their bodies finally said what their pride wouldn't let them. Richard pulled away first; breathing heavily as he rested his forehead on hers.

"I."

"Richard." She breathed heavily, slightly lightheaded. She was in shock, unsure whether it was from the kiss or from the realisation she was alive and so was he.

"I should go." Richard breathed as she looked up at him. She frowned slightly.

"Yeah."

Neither of them moved. His hands firmly attached to her waist. She held his gaze.

"It could have been you. I almost asked you to do it. To take him back to the station, not Eddie." Janine held his gaze as she spoke. Richard closed his eyes.

"Don't. Don't think like that." He paused. "If I had then chances are you would have been shot. Eddie was the target. I'm certain he was the target." He watched as she bit her lip, her eyes filled with tears. "I could have lost you." She shook her head slowly.

"I?"

He kissed her once more as her hands found his shirt, pulling him to her. He buried his fingers in her hair as the kiss began to get more and more passionate. Hands began to roam as she felt his hand slip under her blouse.

"Muuum!"

Janine froze, aware that Charlotte was stood at the top of the staircase. Richard stepped back as the toddler called for Janine. He stopped, closing his eyes.

"Back to bed, Missy." Janine straightened her top.

"I should go." Richard breathed.

"Stay. Please. Let me settle Charlotte and I'll be back. Please just wait." She headed up the staircase as Richard nodded. He headed into the living room as Janine took the little girl up to her bedroom. He was more confused than ever. He sat on the sofa, burying his head in his hands he wondered where he and Janine could go from there.

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