The clock next to their bed read 3.47am. Amy was lying still deep in her sleep but Jake was twisting and turning when suddenly he shot up and started to gasp for air. Amy automatically woke up as she felt the warmth beside her disappear.

"Jake it's OK, you're fine. Calm down it's OK." Amy said rubbing her hand down his back which was slightly wet after his nightmare.

"Just breathe, it's OK." Amy said still rubbing his tense back. She slowly felt him calm down as she spoke to him. His breathing returned to normal and he was final calm.

"Thank you. I usually have to calm myself down." Jake said as he moved back to lean against the wooden board of the bed. Amy slowly turned to face him and she had to ask if it happened often.

"Do these happen often?" As the words escaped her mouth his eyes locked with hers. She could see the hurt, the frustration and anger that Amy had to see him in this state. He hated looking weak in front of people. He never liked talking about his feelings and people seeing his feelings was the next level of hate for him.

"Yeah." He said finally breaking their eye contact as he looked down. She put her hand on his arm and softly rubbed her thumb against it.

"I'm always here for you. The next time one happens call me, text me, do whatever just don't do it alone OK?" Amy said trying to get his eyes to meet hers again because she wanted him to see that she really meant what she was saying and also because she loves his eyes; those big brown puppy eyes that tell her everything about how he's doing and automatically make her day brighter.

His only reply to her was a nod, and then he just slipped back under the covers with his back towards her. She switched the lamp on at her side of the bed of and went back to sleep as well. She was glad she could finally help him but she still hated the fact that after all the years of them being partners and best friends he still won't let her in even after all the times that she let him in.

When she woke up in the morning the smell of coffee hit her straight away but as she got out of bed Jake was nowhere to be seen. She walked over to the coffee pot to find a piece of paper with a note from Jake on it.

'I had to go back, I'm sorry I didn't say bye. I'll see you tonight when you meet everyone. Don't get too nervous just remember your Melissa and not Amy. Don't be surprised with any romantic gestures they need to believe our story. Meet me at our usual spot at 6. Don't be late.'

There was no way that Amy wouldn't feel nervous. She had to pretend to be Jakes girlfriend in front of mobsters that would kill them both if they realise that there's something not right. She couldn't help but feel nervous. She didn't even know what to wear that would look appropriate but right now that was the least of her worries.

When she returned to her apartment all she could think about was Jake and the feeling that just kept getting stronger during the night. She realised that he still had feelings towards her but she had to try and keep hers hidden for her own sake. She knew it won't be easy because as they reunite and spend more time together the feelings she has kept hidden in a small box at the back of her brain emerge and only get stronger. She decided not to tell him she likes him back. 'Likes. Wow I feel like I'm in high school again.' She thought to herself. She couldn't risk the relationship not working out and her losing her partner and best friend.

After what felt like forever it was time for her to meet Jake and then his "bosses." Like usual she was early. She stood beside a lamppost carefully looking out for Jake. For the first time ever Jake was on time. Amy decided to dress casually in jeans and a nice top with heels to mix it up and she could tell Jake liked the touch.

"Hey Melissa, you ready?" Jake said looking around making sure no one was watching or following him.

"Not really but I'll be fine." Jake nodded and proceeded to tell how everything would work out. He told her that he would introduce her then they would talk for a while and then they'll go back to his apartment and that she'll stay there. It was as simple as that but in actual fact it was much harder than it sounded.

After half an hour of walking they finally arrived at an older looking building in south Brooklyn. They walked into a dark hall which lead to a locked door with light and laughter escaping from inside.

"You OK?" Jake said in an unsure voice. This was her first proper undercover mission and he was worried that with everything she has heard and seen the mob do (including what they done to Jake) would make her crack under the pressure and she would blow their cover.

"Yeah." Amy said nodding. She wasn't very convincing but Jake knew she wouldn't back down and so he intertwined his fingers with hers which surprised her but she liked it. She had to admit that it felt nice holding hands with someone. Teddy wasn't like that, he didn't like public affection. It didn't bother Amy until now when she realised how nice it felt and that she liked it.

Jake slowly opened the metal door and they walked into a large room with a round table in the middle and five men around it who all together looked her up and down with surprised expressions as she walked in with Jake. She hadn't felt this nervous in years but she knew she could do it and that she wouldn't back down no matter what. She would do this for her best friend.