Well, I've been promising an end to this forever, so here it is. An untold amount of rum and tequila went into the making of this chapter, so I hope you enjoy the sacrifices of my liquor cabinet. Happy reading!

By the time Ranger came back, I had a new (and I thought better) plan. He sauntered into room bringing with him the smell of my favorite food.

"You are a god among men," I said, with only just a hint of seriousness

Ranger shook his head "Not at all."

I snorted. "Whatever. There's totally a reason that Connie calls you the wizard.

"What's that?" He asked

"I think it has something to do with your wand". I managed to keep my face straight, but only barely.

"This you or the drugs babe?" Ranger smiled

"Both?" I giggled. Honestly it was just me, but it wasn't fair that he had all the verbal power in our relationship, friendship, whatever it was.

Ranger shook his head, and I had to hold back my laughter. Poor Batman, confuzzled once again.

"Are you going to remember this tomorrow?" He queried

"Definitely"

"Good. Because we need to talk."

On any regular day, that statement would have caused a minor panic attack. As it was, I was a woman on a mission (and also drugs).

"Nope."

Ranger looked askance

"It's my turn to talk, Babe," I teased

Ranger quirked an eyebrow.

"Every time you talk, bad things happen. It's my turn. You will listen"

The barest hint of a smile lifted the corners of Ranger's mouth.

"I think you need to re-evaluate your food pyramid" I started

A puzzled look crossed Ranger's face before comprehension dawned.

"You need more sugar in you diet, and as you know ripe Plums are especially sweet."

There was a snort from the doorway and an increasingly familiar voice intoned "Seriously. That's the line you're going with?" The doctor interjected

I turned to her. "The man can't accept simple statement, everything has to be coded in innuendo or intrigue or he blocks it out."

"I see. Carry on, I'll be back once you've resolved this dietary debate."

"Cool," I said, dismissing her. Turning back to shell shocked Ranger I continued. "So I propose a permanent adjustment."

Shaking himself out of a momentary stupor Ranger replied with his multifunctional "Babe"

"Ok. Plain English. I love you, you love me, kiss me and get on with it."

"Sorry, I was blocking that out."

I rolled my eyes "Fine. I want to tie you up with my lasso of truth and see the Bruce Wayne that you're hiding under all that body armor. "

Ranger grimaced.

"Yeah, you asked for it, Batman."

"I did wonder woman."

"And?"

Ranger is a man of action, and I wasn't surprised when he leaned in and kissed me. "The batcave is forever babe, and I'll take you there. The use of the lasso of truth we can talk about later."

"You've got yourself a deal." I laughed, trying to keep myself from crying like an idiot.

"Good. And babe?"

"Yeah?"

"I know you love me if you'd rather talk than eat a meatball sub."

I couldn't help but to respond. "I'll show you just what I can do you your meatball sub later."