I don't own them! I'm just having some fun!

We sat in the last booth in the corner. Ranger had his back up against the wall and I snuggled up to his side.

We had already placed our orders and were sipping wine while we waited. He surprised me by starting the conversation. "So, what's the deal Steph?"

Uh oh. No babe. I hated talking about feelings. Maybe I could play coy. "What do you mean Ranger?

"Well, for starters, you told me what to wear on our date. You felt me up in the car and you demanded I tell you where I've been. The old Stephanie would have never done those things. Before you blow up, it's not that I'm not enjoying this new Stephanie but I was wondering what happened that caused the change."

Well, coy was not going to work. I guess I was not going to be able to just keep this about sex. I was really going to have to talk to Ranger about my feelings for him. "I'll answer your questions Ranger but not until after you tell me where you've been for the past month."

His blank face slid into place and he was quiet for awhile. I started to get antsy. I started thinking that I had pushed too far and wondered which foreign country he was going to send me to when he began talking to me in a low controlled voice. "This isn't easy for me, Babe. I've never had a real relationship. I had been waiting to hear you tell me those three words for so long and when you did. I was afraid. I needed to get away and think." He placed a finger on my lips to stop me from replying. "Before you say anything I want to tell you some things I figured out while I was gone."

He stared at the table and started running his fingertip up and down the stem of the wine glass. Was batman nervous? Did he just say something about a relationship? I'd seen Ranger stare down men with guns and knives without flinching but talking about his feelings was apparently nerve racking for him. He looked down at me and put his finger under my chin and lifted my face to meet my eyes. His blank face was gone and I see the love in his warm brown eyes as he stared down at me.

"I started out just driving on the highway thinking about my life. I wanted to make myself believe that Morelli was the best man for you. I had heard that you told him that you loved him and that he was planning on proposing to you. I didn't know what to think so I kept driving until I got to Key West. I parked and sat on the beach. I realized that my life would be dark and lonely without you. You are the light in my life. When I wrap my arms around you I want to make you feel safe. I feel complete. It scares the hell out of me to need someone so much but I couldn't stop thinking about you. Everything I did brought me back to you. Even the sky reminded of how blue your eyes were that night we spent together. I realized then that I wanted to wake up to those beautiful blue eyes every morning. I wanted to fall asleep every night with my arms wrapped around you. Babe, I love you. I want to share my life with you."

I was speechless for once in my life. Tears were streaming down my face. I said the only thing that came to mind. " I love you too, Ranger." His lips crashed down on mine. I could taste my salty tears mixed with the sweet wine we were drinking. It was heaven. His hands were in my hair and my fingers were curled in his shirt. "Forget dinner Ranger. Take me home. I want you."

Ranger wasted no time and threw some bills on the table. He took my hand and led me out of the restaurant. I saw the cell phones opening as we walked out. This would be back to my Mom in a matter of minutes but I didn't care.

I wanted Ranger and he was mine. Forever.

So I guess some smut is in order for the finale... what do you think?