Shay and Stu woke up to the sound of her alarm clock blaring at 5 am the next morning. Stu was cradling her in his arms tight. Shay rolled over and smiled at him "I could get used to seeing your face every morning baby, you know that?"

Stu blushed and smiled at her "is that so?" and softly kissed her. 'Could she really be in love with me? She looks at me like she is. She mumbled it in her sleep. Are we meant to be?'

"I really don't want to go to work. I would much rather lay here with you all day. But I guess I have to huh?"

"Yeah, you better had. How about I meet you for lunch at the hospital today?"

"That would be great baby, but I don't know what time I would be able to go. Depends on the cases we have and how long they last."

"Well, how about you call me when you are ready and I will drive down there. How does that sound?"

"Mmmm, sounds great. Because I am going to have to slowly wean myself off you. I haven't gone more than a few hours without seeing you since we have been together, our whole three days! It does seem like more than that doesn't it?" she said with a laugh.

"Yes, it does love. Probably because we have spent so much time together. Would you mind me driving you to work? I would feel better if you weren't driving" Stu asked.

"Aww baby, that is so sweet. I would love that so much. You do know I am going to have to show you off to my friends now that I have shown you to my family, right?"

"You want to show me off?"

"Hell yes. You are beautiful. And all mine. I have to brag!" Shay winked and leaned down to kiss him. "Okay baby, I'm getting in the shower."

"Do you need help love?"

"No, thank you baby, but I am going to have to walk at work. I think they would frown on you carrying me around" she said with grin.

Stu watched as she limped into the bathroom. He laid back and her words brought a huge smile to his face. 'She wants to show me off.'

He grabbed his clothes and threw them on, then decided to make her some breakfast. 'What the bloody hell am I thinking? I can't cook. Maybe something easy. Eggs and toast. Oh and coffee. I can manage that.' Stu put on a pot of coffee, then grabbed the bread and put it in the toaster. He decided not to turn it on until she was dressed. When he heard her drying her hair, he turned on the toaster and started the eggs. When he cracked the eggs, he was glad that she couldn't see him. Eggs, especially raw ones, grossed him out. They were just so slimy. They made him shudder.

When she came out of the bedroom, he was surprised to see her in regular clothes. "You don't wear scrubs?"

"Oh, yeah, we do, but we change into surgical scrubs at the hospital. Did you make breakfast?"

"Yes, scrambled eggs and toast. And here is your coffee. Oh, did you need something to take your birth control with, maybe some water or juice?" He suddenly remembered, he hadn't seen her take it the two previous mornings either. 'Maybe she was lying. Oh shut it Stu, why would she lie about that?'

Shay laughed, "No baby, I don't take the pill. I take a shot every three months. It's great. I don't have to remember a pill every day, plus it keeps Mother Nature's monthly gift from coming."

"Oh, well that is good to know isn't it?" Stu said with a smirk. "No interruptions in service eh?"

"Oh stop it! You are so bad!" she said, making him laugh harder. "Thank you for breakfast baby. You are the sweetest thing ever."

"You're welcome love. Are you ready to go?"

"I guess. Just let me grab my purse and my crutches. These suck you know."

"I know, but you won't let me carry you remember."

"Hush. Yes I remember." -feigning British accent- "To the car now, driver" Shay said with a laugh, earning a look from Stu. He placed his hand over his heart, bends at the waist and told her "As you command, m'lady."

Shay started giggling again and followed him to the car. Stu decided if she wanted to play, he would play along. He opened her door and swept his hand out, your carriage, m'lady." Shay really started to giggle like a little girl now. She sat down in the seat and when he got in, he said "where to m'lady?" By now, she was giddy, and laughing so hard she couldn't play anymore. She tried to say "to the hospital good sir" but was laughing too hard to get it out. Stu couldn't help but laugh with her. He couldn't believe something he did that was so small could make her so happy. He loved hearing her laugh, even more when it was him making her laugh.

They listened to the radio on the short drive to the hospital and made their plans for meeting later. Stu had to wonder what he was going to do with himself all day. He couldn't start rehabbing his elbow yet until it healed and all his friends were out of town. She kissed him goodbye and as she got out he said "I'll miss you." She looked back and smiled and said "I'll miss you too." As many times as he has said that, this is the first time he knew he would really miss someone.

When Shay got into the surgical suite, she was greeted by her best friend Corey. They met back in college and went to nursing school together. Even when they got out, they went to work oncology together. When Shay became an anesthetist, Corey took a job in the OR as well. They were inseparable. "Hey girl! What the hell did you do to yourself?" he asked.

"Was showing my ass and tried to fall. Sprained my ankle" Shay explained.

"Damn. Well, what were you showing out for? Um, does it have anything to do with that hickey on your neck?"

"What? Do I have a hickey?" Shay asked panicking.

"My God girl, you got some this weekend didn't you?" Corey accused.

"Yes, I did, and it was the best I have had in my whole life babe. He is the most amazing man ever!" Shay beamed.

"Oh, well then that must be who the flowers are from."

"What flowers?" Shay questioned.

"Oh, that big bunch of gerberas right there. I read the card. Sorry, needed to know who they were for. Your new guy's name is Drew right?"

"No, Stu. Drew? They are from Drew? What the hell for?" Shay said grabbing the card. 'Hope you feel better soon.-Drew.'

"How did he know I was hurt? Stu must have told him."

"I don't know, but they are sure pretty. Anyway, so tell me about this guy. Spill."

"Oh, Corey, he is awesome. But you can't breathe a word of this yet okay. He was here a couple of weeks ago having surgery. I thought he was gorgeous, and his accent, so hot. Well, I was singing at Liam's club Friday night, which you didn't come by the way, but he was there. We had some drinks and I took him home with me. We had earth-shattering, mind blowing, soul- shaking sex, and we have been together ever since. This has seriously been the best weekend of my life. He even came to mass with me Sunday and met my crazy family. The man is perfection. He is sexy, charming, smart, and sweet, with a killer body and he is English. But he is so insecure. I have got to fix that. But otherwise, perfect."

"Aww, girl, I am so happy for you. I told you, like that song says, someday my prince will come, or something like that. You deserve a good man Shay."

"Thanks babe. He is the strong, protective type. He is dominating in bed too. He is everything I need, and could ever want. But how else can I show him that?" Shay said with a sigh.

"Girl, are you in love with this man?" Corey asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Yeah, I think I am."