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CandCPace


Charlie and Claire walked out of the terminal and into the crowded street, never once did Charlie let go of her hand, he held tight even when he hailed the cab that would take them to his old apartment. Charlie wasn't surprised that no one was there at the airport for him, to welcome him home. But that doesn't mean that when he heard the announcement about some family members being there he didn't get a little excited about seeing Liam again, even if it was impossible to get a plane ticket form Sydney to LA in a day's notice. Charlie was sure that by the time he got home there would be a new message on his machine added to the thousand other ones that had no doubt accumulated in the six months since he'd checked them. From people who were wondering what happened to him, and why he wasn't returning any of their calls.

"Well here it is" Charlie said as they climbed out of the cab. "Welcome to Casa de la Pace" he said as he paid the driver and went to grab the bags out of the trunk. "Shall we" asked Charlie offering his free hand to Claire.

"Lead the way Señor" Claire replied with a mocking laugh.

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Three flights of stairs later and they had finally arrived at apartment 23C.

"Thank God we don't have much to carry or this would be murder" Charlie said sarcastically as he fumbled with both their bags as her tried to open the door.

Claire laughed at the expression on his face as he tried to open the door that apparently sealed itself shut at the news that its resident had died in a horrific plane crash.

With a few grunts and a kick from Charlie the door finally opened. And they were greeted with the foul smell of leftover pizza, air freshener and a hint mold.

"I know it doesn't look like much but we can clean it up, add some new paint, rearrange the furniture, and this place will look bran new" Charlie said.

Claire looked around the room and then turned towards Charlie who was staring at her, waiting for her reaction. She walked over to him and placed a kiss on his lips. "It's perfect" she said with a smile.

Charlie's face lit up "really… it's not too small?"

"No Charlie, is just the right size for our little family."

"Great! So let me give you and Turnip-Head the grand tour. So right now we are standing in the kitchen, and straight ahead is the dining room/living room. To the right will be Aaron's bachelor pad, complete with view of the deli down the street and the beach a few miles away." Claire giggled. "And last but not least is the most important room of the house."

"Oh really, and what room might that be?" Claire asked with a smile already knowing full well which room Charlie was talking about.

"Well, the loo of course!" Charlie said with a teasing grin. "Well there you go, now that you've seen all the rooms in our humble abode how about some food, I'm starved."

"Not so fast Mister!" Claire exclaimed I think you're forgetting something.

"Hmmm…Nope, I don't think so" Charlie said innocently. "How 'bout Chinese tonight, I think I remember a really great place down the street, hopefully the board of health hasn't closed it down yet."

"Charlie, come on! You know what I mean." Claire whined.

"Ohhhh, that's right I knew I forgot something. Over here to your left, behind this closed door, is probably my favorite room of the house. Or, well it wasn't my favorite until I realize that I would be sharing it with you." Charlie told her with a sheepish grin as he opened the door. The room wasn't huge; most of space was taken up by a bed, night tables, and dresser. Sunlight streamed in through the one large window, giving the room a warm glow. The floor was littered with a few articles of Charlie's clothing. But despite the obvious amount of dust that the room had collected since the last time someone had slept in it, Claire couldn't help but walk and sit down on the bed. There was something about the room that was so inviting, so cozy. "So...ahh...what do you think?" He asked anxiously.

"Its so cozy Charlie, I don't know how to put it. It feels like...Home" And with that Charlie took her hand in his, and kissed her.

"I love you, Claire" He said angst her lips.

"I love you too, Charlie"


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