Okay, some wanted more so here you go.
Addendum to "At the End"
Two months had gone by and Caitlin was getting stronger. She was walking without assistance and had finally been cleared to fly on her own again. She was so excited when Dom brought her back to the cabin from her doctor's appointment because she couldn't wait to tell Hawke the good news.
As soon as they touched down on the dock, she jumped out and hurried to the front door of the cabin.
"Hey, be careful," Dom yelled. "We just got you back in one piece again."
Caitlin laughed as she ran up the cabin steps. "I'll be fine Dom," she yelled.
"What's going on?" asked Hawke as Caitlin came barreling through the door.
"I got the all clear!" she nearly yelled. "I can fly again and you don't have to keep taking care of me."
Hawke's sudden frown puzzled her. "What's the matter?" she asked. "I thought you'd be happy for me?"
"Oh, I am," he replied, trying to smile this time. "That's great news."
Dom finally made his way into the cabin and sat down on the couch. "She's a bunny on sugar," he said. "I didn't think she was ever going to stop jumping up and down."
Caitlin grinned. "Sorry, Dom." She replied. "I've just felt so helpless and it feels good to be able to get my life back."
"I don't know," replied Hawke. "I've kind of enjoyed having you here."
"Oh," she replied softly, realizing why Hawke suddenly seemed upset. "I really appreciate everything you've done Hawke, I really do."
"I know," he replied softly. "How about we have a celebration dinner tonight?"
Dom stood up and stretched. "Sorry but I have to pass for tonight," he told them. "I have a dinner date with an old friend."
"Oh, that's right," Caitlin said, giving him a wink. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do."
"In other words, don't do anything," Hawke said with a smirk."
"Hey!" she yelled as she slapped him on the arm. "If the timing and person was right, yes I would."
Dom smiled. "Okay you two, play nice," he said. "I'll see you tomorrow."
Caitlin walked over and gave Dom a hug before he left. "Thanks for everything Dom," she said. "I couldn't have made it through all this without you."
"Anytime honey," he replied, giving her a squeeze.
Caitlin stood out front and watched until the Santini helicopter was out of sight before coming back in and joining Hawke.
"So, what's for dinner?" she asked. "I'm starving."
"Well, all I have is pasta but I have a special bottle of wine I've been saving for a special occasion," he replied.
"Sounds perfect," she replied as she turned on the radio and plopped down on the couch.
Hawke watched her closely. He wasn't sure where her head was at. He had thought they were getting closer after he had fallen and ended up with a concussion. He had kissed her and knew she responded. It was obvious that she enjoyed it as much as he did. But, since then, she had kept her distance from him. Every time he initiated contact with her after that, she pulled away. It frustrated him.
Hawke started dinner and then poured them both a glass of wine before joining her on the couch. Hawke was pleased to see that she was more relaxed than she had been.
"So how are you feeling?" he asked after taking a sip of his wine.
"Wonderful," she replied. "I feel like I can take on the world."
"Well, slow down," he told her. "The world is out there waiting for you but I'd kind of like to enjoy the moment right here."
"Oh, I will," she said with a grin.
To Hawke's surprise, Caitlin got up and turned off the stove before topping off her wine and taking another sip. "I think dinner can wait," she told him.
"Wait for what?" he asked, hoping he knew the answer. "I thought you were starving?"
Caitlin smiled and joined him back on the couch. She reached over and began unbuttoning his shirt. Hawke quickly grabbed her arm and stared at her.
"What are you doing?" he asked.
Taken aback, Caitlin stood up and walked to the door. "I'm sorry Hawke," she replied. "I guess I got the wrong idea. It won't happen again."
"Let hell it won't," he replied as he jumped up, grabbed her and pushed her lightly against the door before kissing her. "I didn't think you still wanted me."
Caitlin put her arms around his neck and gazed into his eyes. "Of course I do," she replied. "I just had to make sure that the doctors were okay with it. I did have a back injury you know. I had to make sure that I could…..well, you know."
Hawke couldn't help but notice that her cheeks had turned pink again.
"It's okay," he assured her. "It's nothing to be embarrassed about. That makes perfect sense."
Caitlin smiled and reached in for another kiss. This time Hawke took it to a new level and was pleased that she let him explore her mouth before moving down her neck. Afterwards, Caitlin continued what she'd started on the couch. This time Hawke didn't stop her from unbuttoning and removing his shirt.
She got goose bumps as she ran her hands over his chest and down his back. It was something that she had imagined doing so many times but never thought it would ever really happen.
In turn, Hawke began to undress her as well. He removed her top and jeans and smiled seeing her standing there in her under garments.
"What's so funny," she asked. "Do I look funny?"
Hawke couldn't help but laugh after that comment. "Of course not," he told her. "I was just thinking about all the times I would steal a glance when you would wear that purple bikini bathing suit."
Caitlin giggled. "I know," she replied. "Why do you think I liked to wear that one so much?"
Hawke pulled her back to the couch and pushed her down easy. He continued kissing her from her lips to her belly button and back up again. He stared into her eyes and was surprised to see a sparkle that he hadn't seen from her in a long time.
"I love you Caitlin," he whispered before going in for another kiss.
"I love you too," she replied afterwards.
Hawke grabbed her gently by the arms and pulled her back to her feet. "I think we'll be more comfortable upstairs," he told her.
Caitlin reached down, unzipped his jeans and pushed them to the floor. "Wait," she told him. "Let's make this an even playing field."
Hawke laughed. "Oh, we'll be on the same page as soon as we get upstairs," he assured her.
Caitlin smiled as he took her hand and led her up to the loft bedroom.
