Title: You and Me (Chapter 4)

Author: WistfulGuy

Fandom: Pan Am

Rating: PG

Pairing: Full cast

Disclaimer: I do not own Pan Am the company or the TV series. I am not associated with ABC TV in any way. I am just a huge fan of the show and like to write. Also, please don't sue me…I don't do well in jail and I have no money. Void where prohibited.

Two weeks had passed since Dean and Colette had that first memorable kiss. They had been on two dates, both being quite pleasant and a nice departure from work. So far, the fallout from the Haiti debacle wasn't great. After a few "administrative reviews", Dean had settled for a letter in his official file and a review of the incident on his annual report. Fine, he thought. How would it have looked if we just kept right on flying and let that poor man die without a chance of us even trying to save him? Talk about damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Colette found herself becoming more and more comfortable with Dean and being with him as a couple. Her initial hesitation due to her defense mechanisms gradually gave way to a deeper sense of joy she felt from being in Dean's presence. With Dean, there didn't seem to be any reason to wonder if there was a hidden spouse waiting in the wings, or if he was just a fly by night fling in which Colette seemed to always find herself involved. True, the Bridget situation had never completely been explained. But there was enough developing between them that Colette could barely entertain any doubt.

Clipper Majestic pulled into JFK for the end of yet another return trip from London to New York City. A run of the mill flight by all standards. After the passengers disembarked from the plane, the girls made the rounds through the plane, completing their regular duties. Finishing her tasks slightly early, Colette excused herself and made her way onto the concourse and to a general passenger seating area some distance away from the Pan Am offices at JFK.

Dean had mentioned meeting her after this flight, so she made a point to remove her Pan Am hat and do her best to lay low in plain sight. They had maintained a perfect record of avoiding suspicion thus far. Still no reason to draw attention to themselves just yet.

Several minutes later, Dean emerged from the Clipper Majestic and made his way onto the concourse. Spotting Colette, he made his way to where she sat and stood behind her. In a commanding voice, he said, "Oh no, this just can't be. Do I see, with my own eyes, a Pan Am stewardess out of uniform? What WOULD Miss Havemeyer say?"

Sitting up suddenly at first, Colette quickly recognized Dean's voice. Turning to face him, she batted her eyes and cooed, "Oh I can explain. You see, I have extraordinary circumstances."

"Like what, miss?"

"Well, I have a special friend I am waiting for and it is most urgent that we meet as soon as possible."

"As soon as possible? What is the hurry?"

"Oh, I hear he's quite the dancer…I was hoping he'd show me some of his moves!"

"Well perhaps with a little scotch…"

Colette smiled and laughed. Flirting with Dean was not only extremely easy, but so much fun. She felt at ease around him, and as time went on she became less concerned of the other shoe dropping a la Bridget.

Dean sat on a chair next to her. "All kidding aside, I wanted to ask you something."

Sitting up and leaning forward, Colette replied, "Of course!"

"Seeing as how you've had a taste of flying, I was wondering if you'd care for some more in depth lessons. I've got some vacation days coming up. I plan on going back home….and I was wondering if you'd like to go with me. I can take you up in my family's crop duster and give you some flying lessons!"

Colette was taken aback. The thrill of being able to fly a plane again as she did briefly with Majestic and to do it with someone she cared about just almost seemed too good to be true. But…from all perspectives, it wasn't. Dean was genuine and he was giving her a chance to again experience a dream she'd had for long.

She also thought about how this trip would also mean meeting Dean's family. What did he tell them about her so far, or did they even know about their budding relationship? There were so many questions, but she had been getting comfortable as her and Dean spent more time together. She was feeling her footing and getting the courage to move ahead with her romantic life.

"Dean, that sounds wonderful! I can't wait, when are we going?"

And so, they made plans for a trip back to Dean's Iowa family farm.