Matt awoke earlier than Alexis the next morning. He didn´t immediately recognized his surroundings but when he turned to his left side he saw her still sleeping peacefully, her hair scattered all over the pillow and her body gloriously naked and partially covered by the duvet, exposing her soft curves. He smiled as he recalled the night before of their lovemaking and the sweet confession about their feelings. It was amazing how his life had changed in just a couple of weeks because of this wonderful woman and he still didn´t know how to cope with it.

He lay still, admiring her beauty. She looked so fragile and innocent making him want to protect her, a strange feeling that was so odd to him. Alex stirred and opened her eyes slowly beaming when she realized Matt was staring, engrossed at her.

"Hi." He said smirking at her, his blue eyes sparkling.

"Hi yourself. How did you sleep?" She asked with sleepy voice.

"I slept well, but I had a better awakening." he raised his eyebrows looking at her bare chest.

Alexis flushed, "What time is it?" She sat up on the bed taking the duvet and covering her breasts pretending she wasn't aware of his lustful stare.

"It´s seven thirty." Matt answered amused.

"We better hurry up before Jack start to freak out." Alexis was about to stand up, but realized she was naked and had no idea where her clothes were.

"We have plenty of time, come here." He took her in his arms, planting soft kisses along her neck. She stirred again feeling a tingle directly in her groin. How he could do that and barely be touching her?

"Mmmm, you´re so beautiful baby…" he continued his way to her breasts and then to her lips. She couldn´t do anything but respond to his caresses opening her mouth to his passionate kiss.

Alex tried to collect herself by breaking the kiss, "Matt, we really have to go to work…" She said as she caressed his stubble jaw with her thumb, as he leaned into her hand.

"OK, but you owe me…" Matt didn´t push her more and stood up looking for his boxers. Alexis grinned looking at his perfect broad shoulders and wonderful buttocks. He turned to her catching her eye. "What? Are you enjoying the view?" Matt grinned.

"Maybe…" she said winking at him.

"Are you flirting with me? Because if you are… you´ll have to face the consequences." Matt leaned over her catching her wrist in his hands, trapping her to the bed.

"Let me go!" Alex yelled and giggled as Matt was tickling her. "OK..." Alexis was panting, "Enough, we really need to get ready for work!" She jumped from bed running to the bathroom and locking the door behind her.

It was already Saturday and Matt still hadn´t procured a hotel. He was still at Alexis' house and nothing had been said. Out of the blue they were living together but neither of them seemed to be aware of it, or at least they were pretending not to be.

Matt was in the kitchen setting up for breakfast when Alex came downstairs to join him. She came up to him from behind looking over his shoulder to take a peek at what he was doing. "Are you hungry?" He turned to face her smirking.

"Not yet, but that smells great." She said appreciatively.

"You gonna love it, It´s my 'special' omelet." He said proudly. Alex grinned giving him a quick peck on the cheek. They sat at the table kitchen and enjoyed their meals in a moment's silence. "What are you gonna to do today?" He asked absentmindedly.

"I don´t know yet, I have no plans." Alex replied.

"Well… you know I´m seeing the kids everyday but today is Saturday and we always go out; it´s sort of our day." Matt told her.

"Huh I completely understand, I wasn´t expecting anything…" Alexis started to say, but Matt cut her off.

"I´d like you to join us." He said unswervingly.

Alexis froze taken by surprise, "Me? With you and your kids?" Matt nodded eagerly for her answer.

"I don´t know, Matt. Don´t you think it´s too soon for them to know me?" She said as she felt a pang of fright spring up.

"Why? They´re gonna love you like I do!" He said enthusiastically.

Alexis doubted, "And what about Simon? You think he´ll agree?" She recalled the day at the airport when he and the kids were waiting for Matt. He looked so serious, she thought maybe he didn´t approve his kids interacting with a complete stranger.

"Why not? He´s a nice person Alex, besides he´s on travel and won´t get back until Sunday and you are coming with me as a friend." He informed to her, "So, what do you say? Are you coming with us?" He put his most adorable puppy eyes to persuade her.

Alexis sighed, "OK, if you think it´s a good idea…" She wasn´t sure about this at all.

"Yay! So let´s go to have fun!" Matt yelled delighted.

Matt parked his SUV outside Simon´s house and turned to Alex, "I´m going in to get the kids." he said opening his door.

"OK, I´ll wait here." Alexis smiled back at him.

He went into the house entrance hall where the three children were already waiting for him with the babysitter, all clad in sporting clothes and caps.

"Hi Daddy!" the three of them yelled at once to him. Matt hugged them and walked back out to the SUV with the kids in tow. He opened the back door so they could all get in and strapped up.

"Hey kids, say hello to my friend Alexis." Three little heads raised meeting Alex who was sitting anxiously on the passenger seat, "Alex, meet Kit and the twins Henry and Walker."

"Hi…" They said looking at her with curiosity.

"Hi kids." Alex waved at them with some excitement. Matt put them in their seats fastening their seatbelts and then got in to the driver's seat.

"Everybody´s ready? So let´s go." He started the engine and put the car in drive.

They went to the private club where Kit was doing his training-camp football practices. Matt, Alex and the twins stayed in the grandstand watching while Kit practiced in the field, but soon the two little kids got bored, so Matt gave them a ball and started to play with them on the grass.

"Come on little buddy! Throw me the ball." Matt shouted to one of the twins as the other tried to unsuccessfully push him down. Finally the two kids won the battle and turned him down, throwing themselves onto him. Matt was laughing hard as the two children fought, trying to take the ball off of him.

Alexis was delighted to see Matt interact with the kids. He obviously was enjoying his time with them and she realized what a great father he was. The kids adored him but then again, who didn´t?

When the practice was over they went to the Club house to have lunch. The day was very warm, so they sat outside to enjoy the lovely weather. Matt was very talented with handling the three kids, which was a real challenge for anyone. They were very demanding but Matt didn´t seemed troubled at all, which marveled Alexis.

"Daddy can we have ice cream for dessert?" asked Kit as the others began to shout, "Yes, ice cream, ice cream!" The twins chanted together.

"You have to finish your meal first." Matt warned as the twins pouted.

Alexis was grinning like an idiot, the kids were really cute and so was their father. They were adorable together.

After everybody finished their meals and the ice cream was all over the table and over the kid's faces, they were ready for the next adventure: a football game at the coliseum. They arrived to the VIP area in the stadium just in time to see the game start. The kids were very excited and the five of them cheered their team on and celebrated every play.

Alexis was having a great time with them. She never thought she could have so much fun with the children.

It was late when they arrived back at the house to leave the kids. The twins were sleeping in their chairs beaten by their tiredness.

"They fell asleep…"Alexis whispered, "Do you want me to help you carrying them in?" She asked.

"Hmm, OK. I´ll take Henry, you take Walker." Matt opened the back door helping Kit out and then took Henry in his arms as Alex opened the other door unfastening Walker´s seatbelt and taking him in her arms, as the little boy snaked his arms around her neck. She felt a wave of tenderness and smiled.

Matt and Alex took the three kids into the house and to their rooms. The twins didn´t wake up as they put them in bed while the little Kit put his pajamas on with his dad´s help.

"Come on buddy say good bye to Alex." Matt said to him as Alex kneeled to hug him.

"You are such a good player, honey. Keep it up." She said to Kit, winking at him and kissing him on his chubby cheek.

"Thank you." Kit replied with a sleepy voice, rubbing his eyes with the back of his hand.

"Sleep tight little guy." said Matt kissing him and turning off the light.

They went outside saying their goodbyes to Sarah, the babysitter and climbed into the car. Matt sighed and wrapped up in his thoughts as Alex watched him grinning.

"What?" He asked her curiously.

"You´re a great father…" She declared.

"Thanks… You´ll be a wonderful mother one day." Matt replied reassuring her. Alex looked back in disbelief.

"I don´t think I´m going to be a mother any time soon…" she said with skeptical tone.

"What…Don´t you want to have my babies someday?" Matt said giving her a stern glance.

"Really? But you already have three kids" She retorted.

"Yes, but I´d like to have yours… ours." He surprised her with his admission and another wave of tenderness invaded her heart as the tears pooled her eyes.

"Matt…" she leaned and kissed him passionately until the need of air put them apart and she tenderly caressed his cheek. "Maybe, someday…" They made their way in silence to Alexis house, the two of them picturing a little child with dark hair and blue eyes.