A/N Thank you for all the reviews I really appreciate them. I'm so glad you're enjoying the story.

Lying together in bed, Aria rested her head on his chest, her hand on his stomach tracing an invisible line. Ezra wrapped his arm around her shoulder. Both were dozing, blissfully happy. Ezra started to mumble. "What?" Aria asked.

"Do you want to hear something funny?"

"Of course I do."

"Did you read the book "Defying Odds"? He asked stroking her hair.

"Um yes and I loved it."

"I wrote it."

"Shut up, you did not?"

"Yes, I am Elizabeth Fitzgerald."

"Then that means," she said sitting up and looking him in the eye.

"Yeah, I got your letter."

"You are such a creep; you knew I'd be contacting you. You basically told me to." She said smacking his chest playfully.

"Hey, that hurts," he said pouting. "And I only hoped you'd be contacting me. I wasn't sure if you were writing about us or not. Ten years is a long time you know."

"You know it's so funny because when I read the book I thought about us a lot. I mean the story isn't quite the same but it made me think of our past. Why wouldn't it? My boyfriend wrote it, well my boyfriend at the time." She blushed slightly, smiling at him. "I was drawn to the book and the writer. I felt she really knew me and understood me. Little did I know 'he' did!"

"I had a hard time handling our break up. Even Hardy said it might be time to seek professional help. So I decided to write a journal and that turned into a novel. You're not mad?"

"Why would I be mad?"

"Well I didn't want you to think I aired out our dirty laundry for everyone to know. And I don't want you to think I tricked you to get you back."

"I don't think that at all. It's a little weird but it brought me back to you and that makes me happy."

"Good, because it really was the only way I knew how to deal with all of those feelings."

"I see and how are you doing with all those feelings now," she said playfully.

"I'm good, the feelings I have right now are great. If I never leave this bed or this room I would be a happy man."

"But real life is waiting for us on the other side of that door."

"True but not until Sunday."

"That's a great way to think about it. I do need to go get my stuff from my room though. It's just down the end of the hall."

"That sounds like a plan and then maybe we could grab some dinner. I'm starving."

"Me too. I'm borrowing your shirt," she said as she slipped out of bed. She pulled on her pants and his shirt. "I am going to collect all of my stuff and call the girls then I'll be back. We can decide about dinner then."

"Fine with me." He called after her as she headed out the door to her own room. He needed to call Hardy, he was not going to believe this.

Ezra climbed out of bed and pulled his pants back on. He looked at himself in the mirror and saw the big smile on his face. He had not looked like this in years. Being with Aria for three whole hours had changed him for the better. Fumbling around the room he finally found his phone and decided to call Hardy.

"Hey so what happened did you get out of Kansas City?"

"She's here we both got grounded and we both are staying at the same hotel."

"How is that even possible?"

"She had the same idea and was on her way to visit me. What are the odds that we would meet here? I am telling you man it's fate."

"So did anything happen?"

"It was amazing. This is the person I am meant to spend my entire life with. I just know it."

"Did you tell her about the book? Did you tell her about Liz?"

"Yes to the book and the letter. She wasn't mad or anything. She said she wasn't totally surprised because the book reminded her so much of us."

"And what about Liz?"

"You noticed I left that out huh?"

"Yeah, I did. You need to tell her. If this is everything you think it is, no lies this time. Everything out in the open."

"I know. I will, just not right this second. We just need a little while in this blissful bubble, then I'll tell her. We are staying in Kansas City until our flights on Sunday."

"Nice a little vacation at the airport. Sounds good to me."

"Doesn't it though. Hey take care of Harp and I'll see you Monday."

"Will do man and just remember, you need to tell her."

"I will," Ezra said hanging up from Hardy. How was he going to tell Aria he potentially was going to be a dad? He did not want to have to explain the details but Hardy was right. No lies this time. Everything out in the open, all the cards on the table.

Aria made her way down the hall to her room without bumping into anyone. She could only imagine how she looked. When she got into her room she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror. Her hair was a mess and she looked slightly disheveled but she had the goofiest grin on her face and she felt amazing. She was on cloud nine and she knew it was all because of Ezra.

She quickly packed up the bathroom and got her bag together. Then sitting on the bed she pulled out her phone calling Spencer. "Spencer you are not going to believe this."

"What is it? Can Hanna listen she's here too?"

"Of course, put me on speaker."

"Ok tell us,"

"Ezra and I just made love!"

"What?" They both screamed in unison.

"I thought you were stuck in Kansas City," Spencer said.

"We are, we're both stuck. He was coming to visit me. We're both in the same hotel. If this relationship isn't meant to be I don't know what is."

"I knew it. I am so glad you went for him." Hanna said. "He is your one true love and this just shows you are connected on so many different levels."

"I am still in shock. He's everything I ever wanted and he's right here with me."

"You are talking to us while he's in the room," Hanna asked.

"No I'm in my own room, I needed to get my bag and stuff."

"Oh thank god. He doesn't need to think we haven't grown up yet and still gossip about boys." Spencer said. "Have you told him about Noel?"

"Not yet. I don't really know how to bring it up. Plus I could always just end it and he wouldn't have to know."

"Good point," Hanna chimed in.

"No Aria, you need to tell him. No lies this time. Lies got you into trouble the last time you tried this. You need to have a clean slate and be completely honest from the beginning. If this is your chance at happiness you don't want anything to screw it up."

"Good point. I have until Sunday to tell him."

"What do you mean?" They asked.

"We are staying in Kansas City for the weekend. Nothing says romance like a getaway to the airport." Aria could only hear laughing. "Plus we both have flights out on Sunday so why not spend the time together instead of trying to get somewhere else."

"Good point." Spencer said. "Keep us posted on how it's going and don't forget to clear the air about Noel."

"I won't, I promise. I'll talk to you soon." She said as she hung up the phone. "Crap, I forgot to tell them about the book. I'll do it when I get home." She said out loud.

Aria stood up, took one last look around the room and then headed towards the door. She paused for a moment at the mirror and trying to smooth her hair. Then she headed back down the hall to Ezra's room. She did not have a key so she knocked. He answered the door in just his jeans. She could not help but stare because he looked great. "I could really get used to this," she said as he pulled her into the room.

"So could I," he said leaning down to kiss her. "Of course I need my shirt back if we are going to go to dinner." He said winking at her.

"I think you look great like that."

"Well since I'm actually hungry, I'm going to wear a shirt because I want service when I arrive."

"You better put shoes on too," she said laughing.

"Very funny," he said pulling at his shirt.

"So what's the plan?"

"I thought we could grab dinner downstairs and watch a movie up here."

"That sounds good to me." She said slowly unbuttoning the shirt, revealing her bare chest to him. "Here's your shirt," she said throwing it at him. She picked up her bra and shirt and headed for the bathroom.

"You're killing me," he called after her. He got dressed and combed his messy hair. Just as he was finishing, Aria came out of the bathroom. How was she able to look amazing in ten minutes? Completely put back together, every hair in place, the only give away that anything happened was the big smile on her face. "You look great," he said.

"Thanks, you don't look so bad yourself."

"Shall we go?"

"Yes. I wonder if that bartender is still down there. That comment was too funny."

"I know, come on lets go." He opened the door for her. He followed her out of the room. As they walked down the hall towards the elevator their hands found their way to each other's.

The bartender did notice their return when they took seats at the bar once again. "Enjoying your stay at the hotel?" He asked giving them a wink.

"Yes, thank you." Ezra replied.

"Would you like to see some menus?" The bartender asked.

"Yes, please." Aria responded.

They used the time at dinner to talk about all the things they should have upstairs. They discussed work and friends. Aria updated Ezra on the girls. She explained that Hanna and Caleb were still going strong and that Spencer and Toby were happy but taking things slowly since Spencer returned from law school. Emily had moved to Texas and she only heard from her occasionally.

Ezra explained that Hardy also lived on the west coast, literally two towns over. They had really reconnected since he moved out there. He also explained how the whole idea of the pen name came along. It was easier to sell a romance novel by a female author than a male. Ezra's family was doing well but he did not see them much. He mostly conversed via email or video chat. He told her about Harp, his yellow lab, that he loved. He had him since he was a puppy and could not imagine life without him.

By the time dessert came they seemed to be up to date. They discussed college for Aria and now how much she loved teaching. As they spoke it was as if no time had passed. Their friendship had always bonded them and it was like they had found their best friends again.

Perched on her barstool Aria was enthralled in what Ezra had to say. He had a way about him when he spoke. He was animated and genuinely excited about the subject he was speaking about. She could see the teacher in him, the light in his eyes. She had missed this, the conversations about nothing and just spending time with her best friend.

"What are you thinking about?" Ezra asked.

"Huh? Oh nothing. Just thinking about you. I've really missed you and I'm afraid if blink or let you leave my sight you'll disappear for another ten years."

"Aria," he said taking her hand. "I am not going anywhere. It took us a long time to get here and I'm not willing to let anything jeopardize my second chance with you."

"I thought you'd say something like that."

"I don't know about you but I'm stuffed and I'm exhausted. Are you all done?"

"Yes I am. I wouldn't mind getting some rest either."

They paid their bill and said good night to the bartender. Since neither of them had any plans of actually leaving the hotel this weekend, they would probably see him again tomorrow. They headed toward the elevators. They looked like any normal couple in love. It was hard to believe that eight hours earlier they had not seen each other in ten years and now it would take an entire army to separate them.

When they arrived at Ezra's room they both decided on getting ready for bed. All Aria wanted to do was lie with Ezra while they watched a movie and cuddle. She had a feeling if she could get into that comfortable position she would not see much of the movie. It had been an emotional day and it was finally catching up with her.

Ezra wanted to hold Aria in his arms while they watched the movie. Even though he had told her not to worry, that he was not going anywhere, he was also afraid if he lost sight of her she would disappear too. He did not want to chance that. He would not last another ten years. Ezra climbed into bed and settled in. When Aria came out of the bathroom she joined him on the other side of the bed. He lifted his arm up and said, "Come here and lay with me."

Aria crawled towards him resting her head and hand on his chest. He wrapped his arm around her and the settled in to watch a movie. "This is very comfortable." Aria said.

"Glad I could be of service," Ezra chuckled while he stroked her hair. An Affair to Remember was on but within minutes they both began to doze off. The comfort of being together had taken over and finally they were both able to relax and enjoy the moment.