First night home with the baby, and there was a thunderstorm happening. Megan lay in the dark, watching the flashes of lightening illuminate the room occasionally. The baby slept through, oblivious to the light and noise. Megan lay in thought, thinking about how things were now.

Zach had phoned, checking in, making sure she and Margot were settled in. Eames and him were working late on a case, and he wanted to make sure that Megan was okay. He promised that he'd be over tomorrow after work, he wouldn't let things go for longer than that. A few moments later, Alex had phoned, promising to come for a visit tomorrow also. Megan was grateful for her good friends, family and now, Zach. She wasn't sure how to classify him. Boyfriend? That sounded so juvenile. Partner? Well, they were becoming more than that. Significant other? Maybe that was pushing things a little. Regardless, he was hers, somehow. She couldn't believe how much she missed the job, but realized that some of it was simply she missed being around him. She chuckled at herself, here she was again, tossing and turning because of Zach. Except now, she wasn't angry with him. She just missed him. She finally drifted off, catching a couple of hours sleep before Margot woke her up, needing fed and changed.

Megan sat in the rocking chair, feeding the baby. The storm had died off, leaving just the sound of rain against the windows. Smiling at her daughter, she rocked away, not believing how much she loved the little girl already. Once her daughter was burped and drifted off back to sleep, Megan crawled back into bed, ready for slumber. She awoke the next morning to sunshine, and knocking at her door. Putting on her robe, she headed to see who was there. Looking through the peephole, she was surprised to see it was Zach.

"I bring tea and bagels for the new mom!" he said, as he came through the door, holding up a tray of cups and a bag. Putting it down on her counter, he shrugged off his coat.

"What are you doing here so early? I thought you were coming by tonight?" Megan asked.

"I am coming by tonight. But I wanted to see you."

"Why, did you change your mind about us seeing each other?" Megan asked with suspicion, her guard up already.

"Why would you ask that? Of course I haven't changed my mind. I just wanted to see you. Is that a crime?"

"No, I guess not. Did you bring the cream cheese with you?" Megan relented, looking into the bag he'd brought.

"Would I forget something like that? You have a selection in there." He took in how Megan looked. "Did I get you out of bed?"

"The storm kept me up. And then there is this little thing called the baby's routine? I get up when she gets up. Needs fed and changed quite a lot." Megan deadpanned.

"Ah, yes, well, forgive me. I'm new to this whole baby thing. Never actually been around one. At least that wasn't being taken care of by it's mother. And not during the night."

"Regretting wanting to get to know me better, Zach? Her routine is my routine now. I'm giving you a chance to escape all this." Megan gestured with her arm, sweeping in the general direction of the baby's room.

"I didn't say that, Megan. I'm just new to all this." he smiled that little smile at her. He came up behind her, taking her in his arms. "I don't want to give up before we've even started. I'm here, Megan, and I'm not going anywhere."

Megan relaxed into his arms. "What do you want on your bagel?" she asked him.

"Surprise me." he said.

"So why are you here so early?" she questioned again.

"I thought I'd make sure you had breakfast. And it gave me a great excuse to drop by before work. I wanted to be here your first day home with her."

"Zach, we aren't married. It's okay. You don't need to be here every second of every day. I wouldn't expect that of you."

"Would it help to say that I miss you as a partner? Eames is great, don't get me wrong. But she's not you. You put up with a lot more than she does."

"It's good to be wanted. I'm not sure it's good to be wanted just because I put up with a lot more." she smiled.

They sat on her couch then, eating their bagels. Still tired from the night, her new routine needed getting used to, Megan settled back into Zach's arms.

"Rest. I'm not going anywhere." he said. She lay back in his arms, surprised at how they were. It's not like this was what she'd ever intended to happen with him. It was suppose to be only friendship, a shoulder to lean on. Now, she had him as hers. She was content. Not something she was used to being.

"How's it going with Eames? She keeping you in line?" Megan asked.

"As well as she can. Have I really been that strange a partner for you? I always thought we worked quite well together." he questioned her.

"You take some getting used to. But now that I have, it's something I've rather enjoyed. Our relationship, not withstanding. You aren't quite as hot-headed as Mike was."

"Do you ever talk to him? Ever find out why he left?"

"The job got to him. He kind of burnt out on it. That DA started a witch hunt, and I was caught up in it. Mike stirred the waters that caught Colin in it. Still, I can't begrudge Mike that. He did what was right. And thank god it came out about Colin before I actually married him."

"Do you feel anything for Colin yet?" Curiosity got the better of him, he had to know if she still had any feelings for her ex.

Not quite as subtle as he thought he was, Megan knew why he was asking. "I've asked myself that many times over the last few months. The only thing I feel for him anymore is disdain. I can't believe I was convinced I was in love with him. I feel betrayed by him, that he thought he could do this behind my back. And he probably would have gotten away with it." Megan shook her head sadly.

"Has he ever tried to contact you since he went to prison?" Zach couldn't help himself. He had to know.

"A few times. He tried phoning, but I didn't answer. And he's sent a couple of letters which I haven't opened. I have no time for his excuses for what he did."

"No curiosity whatsoever?"

"No, none. And if you don't mind, I don't want to talk about this anymore. Please."

Reluctantly, he let it drop. He'd pushed her enough for one day. Margot chose then to wake up, needing a change and to be fed. He watched Megan go through the routine, already a pro at it.

"You've had experience with diapers and feeding?" he asked.

"I have two nephews, you know. I did get a practice run when they were babies." Megan smiled at him.

"I'd be hopeless at this. Never done it. No one to practice on."

"It's not that hard. I'll let you practice on Margot one day."

"You have it well in hand, my dear."

"Chicken." she laughed.

"For you, I'll try. Someday."

"Thank you. That's all I can ask."

Once Megan had Margot settled, it was time for Zach to get going. Reluctantly, Megan walked him to her door.

"I'll be back after work, barring any late developments in the case." he said, taking her in his arms again.

"It's okay, Zach. You don't have to be here every day. We're just starting out. I don't expect that much."

"Megan, I've been here the last few months for you. I'm not just going to disappear now that you've had her. Not when we're just starting out."

"I just don't want to have any expectations. I can't afford to get hurt anymore. I don't want to get hurt anymore."

"I won't hurt you, Megan. Remember that." With that, he kissed her. She lay her head against his chest.

"I'll see you later. Tell Alex hi for me, and tell her I expect her to see Margot tonight." she smiled.

"I will. I better get going. She doesn't like me being late anymore than you did."

"Have you learned what she likes in her coffee yet?"

"She keeps changing. One day she likes it black, the next with cream and sugar. How am I ever going to figure her out?"

"Don't even try. Bobby and her have been partners for 9 years, and he still doesn't have everything figured out. Just go with the flow."

"Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. You know, she threatened to kick my ass if I didn't apologize to you."

"Funny, my sister promised to do the same thing if you hurt me. What is it about you that makes women want to kick your ass?" Megan smiled.

"My natural charm and wit?"

"You go with that, Zach." Megan chuckled. With one more kiss, he was out the door, leaving Megan with a smile on her lips as she watched him leave.