Thanks for all the amazing reviews...it inspires me to write more. The next few chapters will probably be more fluffy...I blame the holiday season so enjoy it while it lasts :) I also wanted to give a shout out to some of my amazing reviewers TeamDelena97, bella1985, stuckbeingkaty, jessy0622, BrallieLover123, Rawr Olivia Grace, Bri White, 1349, RL3436, Middy's. , PeaceLoveMusic21 and all the guests the post a review :):):) Thank you all so much...I did not mean to leave anyone out I just went through the last couple chapters...Ill post more shout outs later for more reviewers...without you all I wouldnt have a story!

"Can you please stop pacing," Lena asked grabbing Stef's arm gently and bringing her into the seat next to her?

"She should have made it to New York by now…..we should have heard from her by now."

"Stef if there was a plane crash we would have heard about it on the news."

"A PLANE CRASH," Stef yelled!

"Stef a plane didn't crash….relax I am sure she made it there fine."

"Then why haven't we heard from her? We never should have let her fly alone for the first time….what if she got on the wrong plane? What if she ended up in another country?"

"Stef can we take a step off the coo coo train for a minute…..there is zero chance she got on another plane to another country….she would need a passport and a ticket."

"It's been 7 hours."

"And it takes 6 hours to fly there," Lena rationalized.

"Then what have they been doing for the last hour?"

"Bow chicka bow wow," Lena sung out with a grin on her face.

"Oh god come on Lena really."

"Hey you asked….and you're the one riding in first class on the loony train. They haven't seen each other in weeks what do you think the first thing they are going to do is?"

Stef phone beeped interrupting the insanity. Stef opened a new message and couldn't help but laugh.

"What is so funny," Lena asked confused?

"Apparently the first thing they did was take a picture."

Lena grabbed the phone and couldn't help but laugh herself….there were Callie and Brandon standing in front of Julliard making a funny face.

"They are so cute together….and this probably just means they are currently getting it on," Lena said trying to keep a straight face.

"Oh gag," Stef said snatching back her phone. "They better be using protection."

"Message sent," Callie said seeing the picture go through.

"Good now they know you are safe in New York and you are all mine for 4 amazing days," Brandon said wrapping his arms around her and kissing her neck.

Callie let out a small giggle before it turned into a moan.

"Brandon we are still outside," she gently reminded him.

"Well, let me give you the grand tour….starting with my dorm."

"And what makes you so sure I want to see your room," Callie questioned?

Brandon stumbled slightly.

"I umm…no…I mean we don't….I don't want to put any pressure on you Callie. We don't have to do anything….I was…

"Relax baby….I missed you so much," Callie said giving him a little kiss. "Let's go to your room."

An hour later Brandon and Callie were laying in bed snuggled together.

"I am not sure how I am ever going to sleep in this bed alone again," Brandon happily sighed.

"Well, maybe after I leave your phone sex buddies can keep you company," Callie said playfully.

"You're never going to let me hear the end of that are you?"

"Not anytime soon anyway."

"Guess I have a lot of making up to do huh….how about I start by taking you out to dinner and then a little surprise."

"I don't know I might need to hear a little more about this surprise."

"Hmmm it will be breath taking."

"You're good baby but I am not sure breath taking," Callie playfully poked his side cause him to squirm.

"Oh really not breathing huh….huh…huh," Brandon said tickling her mercifully.

Callie was laughing so hard tears were in her eyes.

"So what was that about not being breath taking," Brandon asked again holding her close?

"Hmmm you certainly are," Callie said kissing him with everything she had in her before quickly breaking the kiss, grabbing her clothes and running into the bathroom.

Brandon smiled but sighed.

"That was cold baby," he mused to himself more so than Callie.

It was nearing 6pm and if they didn't get going soon they would be waiting forever to get a table.

"Callie come on….your beautiful you don't need hours to get ready."

"I am coming sorry I wanted to look extra special for you our first night out."

"You always look amazing…You don't need to try hard," he said kissing her.

"You look amazing…is this new," she asked looking at his black jeans and deep red dress shirt?

"Yeah I have picked up a few things since being out here."

"Watch out West coast….East coast is taking over," she joked?

"Never….I know where I belong."

"Let's go love."

They grabbed their coats and were out the door.

"Want to see the coolest thing," Brandon asked taking her hand as they walked onto the street?

"Sure."

Brandon walked them over to the curb and held up his hand. Within a few seconds a taxi was in front of them.

"Your taxi a waits," Brandon said with a smile.

Brandon and Callie climbed in before Brandon gave the driver the name of the restaurant.

"That would never happen in San Diego," Callie said amazed.

"I know…you would have to call for a car back home….just one of the many amazing things about this city."

The ride to Piccolo's only took a short 15 minutes, traffic not bad yet. Brandon was glad they arrived slightly before the dinner rush and it only took them a few moments to be seated.

"You really love it here don't you," Callie asked after they placed their orders?

"I don't know…I mean I certainly enjoy it here…it's not like I am miserable. I have been here a few months and I feel like I have so much still to explore. The city is so big and offers such a diverse experience. However, I don't like it more than home. Yeah I can wake up at 3am and get fresh sushi or have 10 different award winning shows to see any given week or visit a different museum every weekend for a year and still probably not hit them all….but none of that matters without you. Yes, I am going out and I am having fun but I know it would be more fun with you here….and I miss the family too. I am going to make the most of the experience here Callie, but don't think I am going to fall in love with the East coast and never want to come home."

"So I am not going to lose you to the allure of the big city lights," Callie said half joking half curious of his answer?

"Never in a million years….the city is a good place to visit but I wouldn't want to live here. Speaking of visiting….how was your first plane ride?"

"It was all right…looking back on it I wish someone traveled with me on my first flight….there are so many noises a plane makes that had me a little jumpy….and then we hit some turbulence….let me just say I am not a fan."

Brandon couldn't help but laugh.

"Yeah turbulence can be scary especially if you're not used to flying."

"I got lucky though and sitting next to me was this great older woman named Anna. She is a frequent traveler and talked me through some of the rough spots and kept my mind off things. I told her all about you," she said with a smile.

"I am sure she was ready to jump out of the plane after that," Brandon laughed.

"Be nice…she was very interested. She actually gave me her card and told me if I was looking for a job while I was in college to give her a ring. Her card said CEO but she probably runs a small business or something I will have to look her up later."

"That's very cool baby…if nothing else maybe you can do a little networking. It is never to see to start building business connections. I am doing it here with my professors and anyone else that will pay me attention. I might not want to stay in New York but Julliard has a great network all around the world."

"That sounds really amazing B…..I am glad things are working out so well here."

"How is school going for you? You get all your work made up?"

"Yeah…everything is settling back down. I did most of my work during the week I was out I just was excused from attending classes. All my mid-terms went well…my grades should be posted in a few days I will check before I leave."

"Has Jay been around at all?"

"A little…I mean he is in some of my classes. He still carries some guilt over what happened."

"Good."

"B, he wasn't at fault."

"I know…but he was still involved in the incident….I know he tried his best but nothing will be good enough for me when it comes to your safety."

"I love you," she said leaning across the small table to kiss him.

"I love you too."

The rest of dinner was comfortable with light conversation and good food. It felt great just to be around one another again and enjoy each other's company. The distance was hard and sometimes they don't realize how hard until they were back together again.

"Keep your eyes closed," Brandon said as they were in the taxi again.

"I am in a city I have never been before and you're not even letting me look at the sights," Callie mumbled.

"You're so cute when you're huffy."

"I am not huffy."

Brandon laughed and kissed her.

"Ok….we are here. You're going to have to open your eyes but I don't want you looking around….just look down so you can see where you are walking."

"Brandon."

"I promise it will be worth it and we can look around after."

Brandon led Callie into a building and right into an elevator. They must have been in a pretty tall building or the elevator was really slow because they seemed to be in there longer then the usually 4 or 5 floor climb. When the doors opened and they stepped out Callie could feel an immediate change in temperature and a slight breeze.

"Can I look up yet?"

"Almost," he said taking her hand and leading her through another door where the temperature dropped again and now there was a sustained breeze.

Brandon looked around for a minute finding the perfect spot for her.

"Ok look up."

Callie's jaw dropped and for a few moments she was speechless.

"Brandon where are we? This view is amazing."

"You're standing on top of the Empire state Building….you're looking at one of the best views in the country."

"The skyline….

"Looks like it goes on forever huh," Brandon said wrapping his arms around her.

Brandon and Callie stood there looking at the New York Skyline all lit up. She had never seen anything like it before…it really showed the true size of New York. When you're down on the streets walking between the buildings you never get a true sense of really how big the city is….but the view from above puts everything in perspective.

"Let's take a picture….moms have to see this."

Callie pulled out her cell phone and took a picture of just the skyline and then a couple of them together with the skyline in the background. She had only been in New York for less than 24 hours and she already knew why Brandon enjoyed it so much. It was so different than San Diego….there were so many sights and sounds that you just wouldn't experience on the West Coast.

"Come on lets go explore the city a little more….experience what New York really is all about," Brandon said giving her a kiss.

Stef and Lena were in the kitchen working on getting dinner ready when both their cell phone simultaneously went off.

"That's usually not a good thing," Lena said grabbing her phone.

"Mine is from Callie," Stef said looking at her cell phone screen.

"Mine too."

The moms opened the first attachment and saw a picture of the New York skyline.

"You know we should really plan a family trip to New York. I think all the kids would enjoy spending a few days in New York and getting to experience what Brandon does every day."

"I think that is a good idea love," Stef said kissing her softly. "We can discuss it when we are all together for Thanksgiving."

"Oh my gosh you have to see the second picture it is so cute," Lena said with a goofy smile.

"It really shouldn't be legal to be that cute," Stef said looking at her kids cuddled together with New York in the background.

"It looks like they are having a great time and really getting out to see the city."

"Yeah and the more they are out the less bow chicka bow wow time they have."

"Ohh they are young…they have much more stamina then your old bones."

"Old bones….who you calling old."

"You Ms. I fell asleep at 9:30pm in front of the TV," Lena said laughing.

"That is Mrs. to you and I will show you old."

Stef took off chasing Lena around the kitchen. After catching her and tickling her for a few minutes they eventually settled into each other's arms.

"You know the kids aren't due home for at least another 30 minutes," Stef said with a mischievous smile.

"What are we waiting for," Lena said taking off running up the stairs.

Stef made sure nothing was turned on in the kitchen before chasing Lena up the stairs. It felt great having these spontaneous moments together. They might not be 19 or 20 years old anymore but that didn't mean they couldn't act like it on occasion.