Joe-
Dropping off Ella at my mom's house, I saw Chris leaving hers. I parked my car near her. She smiled. I got off my car. Like old times. She looked so beautiful right now.
"Here's Elvis", I said.
She walked over and opened the back door to let him out. She kissed the top of his head and ran her fingers through his short fur.
"I missed you buddy", she said to him.
"Don't I get a kiss? I took care of him and brought him home. I think I deserve one", I said.
She met my eyes and bit her lip. She stood on her toes, her lips near my cheek and she kissed it. I forced myself not to turn to hit her lips with mine. Even though something told me she wouldn't mind it.
"Still smell like strawberries", I mumbled.
She laughed softly.
"Watch yourself or I'll superman punch you", she said, walking to her car.
"You know my move?", I asked.
"You can thank Dean for that. He took me to wrestling school, sort of", she said.
I smirked then licked my lips while I watched the way she walked.
"Maybe you'll let me spear you some time", I said.
She turned to look at me. She blushed knowing what I meant.
"Go before you miss your plane, weirdo", she said.
"For you I would", I said.
"Go", she said giggling.
I laughed and got in my car, smiling as I drove off.
Christina-
I let Elvis stay home. Getting to work, I saw Jason sitting on the hood of his car. I sighed, parking and getting off. The few minutes of happiness I had from seeing Joe were ruined. My bad mood was back, reminding me of what happened last night.
"Can we talk?", he asked.
"Sure", I said.
I unlocked the door to the clinic and let him come in. I set my purse down.
"Why are you here so early?", he asked.
"Paper work. What do you want to talk about?", I asked.
I wanted this over with. I didn't feel like being insulted this early in the morning.
"What my mom said was out of line and I'm sorry. I did set her straight when we got to the hotel. Chris, you're the most important person to me. We don't have to have kids. We could adopt. Whatever you want to do", he said.
"I do want to have kids, but I'm not about to inject myself with hormones to do it. If it happens for me then it happens. If it doesn't I want you to be ok with that", I said.
"That's fine, we could try naturally and if it doesn't happen, then like I said, adoption is always an option", he said.
He moved closer to me, his hands on my hips. He kissed my cheek.
"How important is that paper work?", he whispered.
He tried to kiss me, but I gave him my cheek. I accepted his apology, but I really needed space still. I needed to think.
"How about we try now? See how it goes", he kissed my neck.
I pushed him away.
"Not now hot stuff", I said.
He groaned.
"I'll see you later. Hey, put your ring back on yeah", he said.
I nodded. He left as Cora was coming in. He sent her a nod before he walked out. She looked at me.
"What did he want?", she asked.
"To apologize and remind me to put my ring back on", I said.
"Are you serious? Your still marrying him? After what his mom said to you and our mom? He didn't defend you", she said.
"Cora", I sighed.
"What about Joe?", she asked.
"What about him?", I asked.
"He's your Peter", she said.
"Cora, Joe and I are friends. That's all", I said.
Going to my office, I sat in my chair and thought about Joe. The warmth of his cheek still on my lips. Could I really just be friends with Joe?
Joe-
Its been a few days. Landing back home. I had a huge smile on my face.
"Damn, someone's happy to be home", Dean pointed out.
"After you told me Chris took her ring off, well, this is my chance dude", I said.
"I know what you mean. Maybe she won't turn you down like she did me, Dean said.
I looked at him confused. He nodded.
"I asked her to make out with me, she said no", he said shrugging.
"You what?", I asked.
I took a dangerous step towards him. He laughed.
"She said no", he repeated.
"What would you have done if she would have said yes?", I asked through gritted teeth.
"I would have made out with her. Stuck my tongue down her throat and made her moan. What? I'm a man", he said.
I took another step, Seth stopping me while he laughed. Dean shook his head, hands on his hips.
"Come on man, you really think I would have done that? You're my best friend", he said.
I relaxed.
"Did you see how pissed he got?", Dean asked Seth.
Seth nodded.
"Hey Dean, can you help me with something?", Seth asked.
Dean nodded and walked to Seth's pace. I walked ahead. Excited to see Chris and ask for a second chance.
Dean-
"Whats up?", I asked.
"Cora texted me earlier and Chris forgave him. Even put her ring back on", Seth said.
I looked at Roman.
"Shit. What do we do?", I asked.
"I don't know. He's really happy right now and I don't want to take that from him. I haven't seen him this happy since Ella was born", Seth said.
I agreed.
"Didn't Jason leave Sunday?", I asked.
Seth nodded.
"Yeah, so?", Seth asked.
"Maybe we still have a chance to bring them together", I said.