I think you will all like this chapter. No flashback smut but present smut. :D

Chapter 14: Love

Juliet's mouth dropped open and she stared wide-eyed down at Shawn kneeling in front of her. When Juliet didn't show any reaction in over a minute, Shawn's smile began to falter and he shifted uncertainly.

"Aehmm, ... okay. I would like nothing better than to kneel here for hours until you got your voice back, Jules. But as you surely remember I have a cast on my leg and it's starting to get a little uncomfortable."

"Ohhh ... sorry." Juliet grabbed his arm and helped him up until he could lean against the desk, the open ring box still in his hand. Shawn felt very uncomfortable because Juliet still hadn't answered his question and he started talking to fill the silence.

"I see you have your voice back though you don't have to give me an answer. Maybe I should have waited a little longer until I pop the question. I don't want to pressure you into anything, Jules. Having a child together doesn't mean that ..."

Juliet put a finger on his lips to stop Shawn's rambling and smiled up at him.

"Of course, you idiot." When Shawn furrowed his brows in confusion not sure about how he should take Juliet's answer, not sure to what of his rambling she just gave him an answer, Juliet burst out into happy giggles. "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes." Leaning forward she crushed her lips onto Shawn's and kissed him passionately before she backed away slightly and looked into his eyes. "Of course I will marry you, Shawn. So ... can I get my ring now."

Juliet stretched out her left hand and Shawn put the ring on her finger. She walked immediately towards a candle and turned her hand so that she could get a good look at the ring.

"Do you like it?" Shawn asked carefully, hoping that he had made the right choice in choosing such an unusual engagement ring.

"It's perfect, Shawn." Juliet looked up again and blinked away some tears, a little overwhelmed by the whole situation. Only an hour ago she expected to bring Shawn back home and have a nice, quiet evening in their apartment and now she was an engaged woman.

"You know, you just scared the crap out of me, Jules. I thought you might say no." Shawn took Juliet's hand and pulled her into his arms, wrapping them tightly around her waist.

"You took me by surprise, Shawn. Getting a proposal from you was a little unexpected. Wait a sec. I hope you didn't propose because of the child."

"Remember the date, Jules." Shawn smiled at her expectantly, waiting until he could see on Juliet's face that she just realized the significance of the date.

"You bought the ring already in August?" Juliet asked him surprised.

"Yeah, I did."

"Then why did you wait so long?"

"It never seemed to be the right time. But the whole kidnapping incident showed me that I shouldn't wait for the perfect moment. The moment doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is that I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Jules."

Juliet pulled his head down and gave Shawn another kiss to stop herself from bursting out into tears. Releasing his lips slowly, she snuggled deeper into his embrace and lay her head on his chest.

"I'm glad you asked, Shawn. But if the moment doesn't matter you sure as hell went through a lot of trouble to set this all up."

"Well, I still thought you deserved a romantic proposal. But because it had to happen fast it couldn't be anything fancy or far away. And Gus helped." Shawn admitted sheepishly.

"It was very romantic, Shawn. And perfect." They stood silently among all the candles for a few minutes before Juliet sighed contentedly. "I could stand with you here for hours but you should get off your feet. Let's blow out the candles and go home, Shawn."

"Yeah, we should go home." Shawn let Juliet out of his embrace so that they could start to blow out the candles but couldn't resist to add. "Mrs. Spencer."

Juliet swirled around to him and smiled happily. "That's still open for discussion. Because I love my name." When she saw the slight disappointment in Shawn's eyes she said quietly. "But I love your name too."

"So it's settled?" Shawn asked, grinning from ear to ear.

"We'll see. We'll see."

~S&J~

"Ahh, here you are, O'Hara. You can tell Spencer that he got his wish." Lassiter rushed by Juliet's desk without even looking at her.

"What wish?" Juliet looked up at her partner questioningly, stopping Lassiter effectively and he turned around to walk back to her desk.

"They will both get psychological help though Alan Rymes will get it in prison where he belongs. But Spencer's written testimony set Joana free. She isn't in custody anymore. She is out on parole and has to go to a therapist."

"I'm sure he will be glad to hear it. I will let him know."

"How is he by the way? Already as annoying as usual?" Lassiter sat down on the edge of Juliet's desk.

"Even more annoying." Juliet smirked at her partner teasingly.

"Is that even possible?"

"You have no idea. He even dropped on one knee before me." Juliet replied, already with a big grin on her face, waiting impatiently for the reaction that surely would come when Lassiter realized what she had just revealed. The moment it dawned on him he jumped up and contorted his face in barely suppressed horror.

"No way. He proposed? And you said yes?" Lassiter asked disbelievingly.

"Of course I said yes. See, he even got me this incredible engagement ring from Tiffany's. With these cute pineapples." Juliet stretched her hand towards Lassiter to show him the ring.

"I wonder how he could afford it. You are sure that he didn't steal it?"

"Don't be silly, Carlton." Juliet laughed out loud before she approached another subject Shawn and she had discussed yesterday. "So ... on another note. I want to ask you a question."

"Sure, shoot." Lassiter stood in front of her desk with his arms folded in front of his chest, his foot patting impatiently on the floor.

"Do you want to be the godfather for our kid?" It took Lassiter a few seconds until Juliet's question sank in completely and she could see the surprise on his face.

"What? Is Spencer okay with that?"

"Of course. So what do you say?"

"I don't know, O'Hara. Does that mean I have to celebrate every holiday with Spencer?" Juliet smirked when she saw the disgust on Lassiter's face. He would never admit that he actually liked Shawn.

"Come on, Carlton. It won't kill you."

"Maybe. But okay. I'm actually honored that you've asked, O'Hara."

"You helped me a lot during Shawn's kidnapping. I haven't forgotten it." Juliet replied softly.

"That was nothing, O'Hara. We are partners."

"Still. Shawn and I decided that we want you to be a part of our new family." Lassiter screwed up his face in disgust upon hearing this.

"Not sure if I like the idea of Spencer being part of myfamily but I guess I have no choice."

"Nope. Definitely not. You are my partner. Remember?"

Lassiter gave her no response and turned around to walk to his desk. When he sat down on his chair and looked in her direction again, Juliet averted her gaze quickly down to the papers on her desk so that Lassiter couldn't see the victorious grin on her face.

~S&J~

"Shawn, I have great news for you. Joana is ..."

Juliet trailed off when she walked into the living room and saw that Shawn was sound asleep while some 80's movie she didn't recognize flickered over the TV. He was sitting on the couch, his leg propped up on the table before him. Seeing him like that Juliet couldn't resist to finally live out a fantasy of hers. She took off her jacket quietly and dropped her purse on the floor without a sound. Tiptoeing over to the couch she kneeled down behind Shawn, slipping her hands around and starting to undo button after button of his shirt while she trailed slight kisses along his jaw line.

"Shawn, wake up." Juliet whispered into his ear. "I have something for you."

"Hmmm ..." Shawn murmured incoherently in his sleep, shifting slightly towards her hands.

When Juliet opened the last button she pulled the shirt apart and caressed his torso while her tongue trailed along Shawn's ear shell. She let her hands wander further down and slipped two fingers under his sweat pants and followed the outer line of his undies.

"Shawn, wake up." Juliet repeated. "You are missing out on the best part."

"I already like where this is going." Shawn mumbled with a sleepy voice but suddenly he turned around and pulled Juliet into his lap, surprising her completely. She wasn't sure how he managed to do so without moving his leg from the table but she could see by the smug grin on his face that he was proud of himself that he had been able to surprise her like that. When she looked into his eyes, Juliet suddenly realized that he appeared way too awake for someone who was fast asleep only a minute ago and she got suspicious.

"You were awake the whole time?" Juliet asked him accusingly.

"Sure. But I could literally feel how your brain started to come up with a plan after you entered the apartment and saw me on the couch. I was curious what you had in mind." Shawn replied teasingly, wrapping his hands around Juliet's to hinder her from smacking him.

"You're incorrigible." Juliet pouted.

"That's what you love about me, right?"

"You interrupted my seduction." Juliet wiggled with her hands, trying to free them out of Shawn's grip. "But I need my hands to finish what I've started."

"Then by all means I will set you free so that you can do as you please."

When Shawn released Juliet's hands she sat up and straddled Shawn, widening her eyes when she could feel his erection pressing against her center.

"You were definitely awake the whole time." Juliet sighed happily.

"Well, your voice whispering into my ear the whole time was very arousing, Jules. Not to mention your handiwork." Shawn replied hoarsely.

"So you liked it?" Juliet purred seductively, rocking slowly against his erection.

"Very much." Shawn informed her. Slipping one hand around her neck, he pulled her down to him to press his lips on hers while his other hand started to unbutton her blouse. Without interrupting the kiss Shawn pushed her blouse down her arms, followed closely by her bra.

"Put your hands on the couch beside my head, Jules."

Juliet obeyed without asking, not sure what Shawn had in mind but when his mouth closed around one of her nipples she realized that he maneuvered her in an optimal position to give her breasts the full attention of his mouth. Juliet groaned out softly, arching her back to press her nipple further into his mouth. While Shawn let his tongue slide over her nipple, his hands found the zipper of her skirt and pulled it down, opening the button at the top, he threw the skirt on the floor.

Without a word Shawn pulled one of Juliet's hands down on his shoulder, pushing her slightly to the other side so that she had to put her weight on the elbow of her other arm, giving Shawn the space to slide one hand between their bodies while he was still able to lick over her nipple. When his fingers slipped under her panties he found her already hot and wet for him and he pushed one finger immediately into her. Releasing her nipple, he lifted his head and captured her lips for a brief but hard kiss.

"I've missed you, Jules." Shawn whispered, pumping his finger in and out of her.

"I've missed you too, Shawn." Juliet panted, completely captivated by the sensation of his finger in her.

Suddenly Shawn pulled his finger out of her but before Juliet could protest he pushed her backwards and realizing what he wanted to do, Juliet stood up and took off her panties before she helped Shawn get rid of his clothes.

"Well, we had this situation already once. You know, Jules, with the cast you have to do most of the work."

Juliet looked down at his prominent erection, cocking an eyebrow suggestively.

"Looks like you'll do your part just fine, Shawn."

"Then hop up, Mrs. Spencer."

"I'm not Mrs. Spencer yet."

"Does it matter?" Shawn asked breathlessly when Juliet lowered herself until only inches separated their bodies.

"Not when you are in me." Juliet replied and Shawn positioned his cock, pushing his hips upwards so that he slid into her completely.

"You mean like this."

Juliet melted into him. She missed the feeling of him in her. Missed hearing his sultry voice during sex when he whispered into her ear while he loved her with slow strokes. Closing her eyes Juliet relished the feeling of Shawn's cock, moving slowly up and down. She felt that he was holding back, that he was especially careful because she was pregnant. She knew that there was no need to be that careful. He couldn't hurt the baby. But she didn't say it out loud because this slow love making tugged at every nerve ending in her body. Made it even more intense.

Shawn forgot about his cast. The feeling of finally being in Juliet again was overwhelming. He carefully guided her. Slowed her movements when she got too fast. He wanted to enjoy every single second. When he suddenly felt his leg twitching it just made him realize how close they had been to losing each other. He almost died. But now they were engaged, they would become a family.

Shawn pulled Juliet's head down, trailing his tongue over her lips before Juliet open her lips and he slipped his tongue into her mouth. Kissing her as slowly as their bodies rocked together, Shawn slid his hand down Juliet's stomach until he reached the point where they were joined together. Stroking slowly with his finger over her sensitive spot, he brought her closer and closer to her orgasm until she exploded around him, taking him with her.

Neither of them knew how they managed to lie down on the couch but somehow they ended up entangled with each other, Shawn's leg carefully draped on the armrest of the couch. Shawn pulled a blanket over both of them, propping himself up on one elbow, he looked down at Juliet. She was perfect. Her face was literally glowing, her eyes sparkling up to him. He had seen the changes her body already had undergone because of her pregnancy. She seemed even more beautiful than before.

Juliet stared up to Shawn in total awe. She didn't lose him. Sometimes she still had to remind herself that this all wasn't a dream. He was here with her. Juliet lifted her hand and trailed one finger over his cheek. He hadn't shaved today and she loved feeling his scruff under her fingers. Loved the intensity of his eyes. They made it through this last scare. They were both alive. Nothing else mattered at the moment.

They were together and intended to spend the rest of their lives with each other. Juliet lay her left hand on Shawn's chest and looked at her engagement ring. She knew that it was an enormous step for Shawn to ask her to marry her. They made a commitment. To each other and to the life that was growing inside of her. As if Shawn could read her thoughts he lay his hand on her stomach and Juliet put her hand on top of his.

There they were. Finally together again. No matter what would happen in the future, they had each other. They had their love and that would never change.

~S&J~

You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by seeing an imperfect person perfectly .~Sam Keen~

The end

Stop! Before someone ask me about the gender of the baby. There will be an epilog. So I'll reveal it there. I hope you enjoyed the chapter. I thought you'd all deserved a smutty chapter one more time. :D So now it's time for all of you to tell me if you have any wishes for the epilog. I can't promise anything but I'll try to incorporate them if possible. Just let me know.