Jamie walked into his dad's house carrying several boxes of the baked goods that Presley had made the day before. There were boxes for his dad, Erin, Nikki, Danny and his family.

"You rob a bakery after Mass?" Linda eyed the boxes.

"Presley, did some baking yesterday." He was still worried about her, she hadn't said much yesterday or today. This morning she decided to go to her Aaron's house for lunch today. Erin glanced towards the door, then at Jamie.

"Where is Presley?"

"She went to her brother's for lunch today." He smiled at his sister, hoping no more questions would be asked.

"Everything okay Jamie?" Erin was studying her her intently. He exhaled slowly, not wanting to talk about his relationship, but he knew his sister would be the best one to talk to out of everyone in his family.

"Maybe we can talk after lunch." He left the kitchen, going to find his dad.

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Presley was in the kitchen helping Emily and Talia fix lunch, her sister-in-laws giving her long looks. "Is Jamie joining us for lunch today?" Emily asked.

"He's with his family today." She continued to chop the vegetables up for the salad. She wasn't her usually talkative self, her brain was working over time. She tossed everything in a bowl, looking around for something else to do. Leaning against the counter, her thoughts went back to Jamie, and the events of the weekend. She had decided to come to lunch at Aaron's to get some space, to think, but she really wanted to be with Jamie.

She'd been hurt at first, when he told her that he'd ignored his phone Friday night because he was upset with her. She wasn't mad at him, but there was a distance between them Saturday, then this morning, when she let him know she was coming here for lunch and spending the day with her family, she could see the hurt. What the hell are you doing? you love this man! He's the best thing that has ever happened to you!

She hadn't realized she'd been outside in the cold for twenty minutes until Aaron popped his head out the door. "Are you coming in to eat?"

"No, there's somewhere I need to be!" She stepped into the kitchen grabbing her purse, kissing her oldest brother on the cheek, she took off."

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Jamie and Erin were talking in the sun room, once he finished telling her what had happened, he looked at her for advice. "You know, the two of you have had a rough start to your relationship. It's been chaos from the start.."

"Are you saying that the whole relationship is doomed, since the beginning then? That we should end it?"

"No, that it might take some adjustments on both your parts to have a normal one. One where you don't worry, anytime she's late, or you don't hear from her."

"I love her, more then I ever did Sydney. I thought that I'd lost her after my epic screw up Friday night." Erin smiled at her brother.

"Then make sure she knows that you love her, no matter what." Erin got up, leaving her brother sitting on the couch. "Now, I'm going to go eat some dessert, that your girlfriend made. Just promise you'll make her made every once in awhile so she'll keep baking like this!"

Jamie let out a laugh, as he watched his sister, leave the room, he pulled out his phone, calling Presley. He frowned when getting her voicemail, he thought about leaving her a message, but ended the call. He wanted to talk to her, not leave a message, he got up from the couch.

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She pulled up in front of Frank's house, parking her car, she looked at herself in the mirror. Grabbing her purse, she climbed out of her car, heading for the back door of the house. She walked in, finding Danny in the kitchen, eating a huge piece of chocolate cake, looking out the window. "Missed you at lunch today!"

She smiled. "I missed you all too." She started to asked about Jamie, the house seemed unusually quiet for a Sunday afternoon.

"Last time I saw him, he was in the sun room, talking to Erin." She smiled at him, as she went through the kitchen door, heading out to find Jamie. She found him sitting on the couch, his head in his hands, Gliding her hand, along the back of his neck, she whispered his name, his head shot up.

"Presley, I was just thinking of you." He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her down into his arms. "I was thinking about how much I love you!" He kissed her, his hands cupping her face.

She broke off the kiss. "I've thought about you all day too. The fact that I love you, and I don't want to loose you."

"You're not going to loose me, why would you even think that?"

"I just worry, that all the crazy and chaos, has been too much. With the trial coming up, it's probably only going to get worse.." Her words were cut off by his lips, he pulled away looking into her eyes.

"I'm in this for the long haul! I'm not going anywhere." She laid her head on his chest, relaxing in his arms. His phone rang, he picked it up off the table. "Hello. Yes, she's here. She didn't? I will make sure she does, I agree with you. Thanks for letting me know Aaron."

Presley rolled her eyes. "Big brother checking up on me?"

"You didn't eat lunch, while you were there?"

"I wanted to get here, to be with you." She smiled at him, he stood up, holding her in his arms. He sat her feet on the floor, looking at her.

"Let's go, you need to get something to eat." He took her hand leading her to the kitchen, she was putting up a protest, but the look he cut her made her stop. Pulling her into the kitchen, he fixed her a plate of left overs, she frowned at the massive plate.

"This is way too much Reagan!" She ate what she could, pushing the plate away, she was stuffed. Jamie frowned at her, for not eating everything. "Where is everyone?"

"Watching football, probably pigging out on the sweets you sent over." She smiled at him, he pushed the plate back towards her.

She groaned. "I can't eat anymore, I'm stuffed." He took pity on her, picking up the plate, he dumped what was left in the trash, he carried it ti the sink washing it, placing it in the drainer. She walked up behind him, wrapping her arms, around his waist, laying her head against his back. "I'm going to head home, I have some papers to grade before tomorrow."

"I'll be there soon." He turned around to face her, leaning down to kiss her. "Don't get pulled over!"

"Me speed? Never!" She winked at him, as she walked out the door.

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She had finished grading the essays, it didn't take her long, she only had five students in the honor class. She was heading into the livingroom to watch some TV, and wait for Jamie to get back from his dad's. The front doorbell, rang, she automatically felt worried. She wasn't expecting anyone, she took a deep breathe, heading for the door, she looked out, and smiled.

She pulled the door opening. "Drake, what are you doing here?" He came into the house, sweeping her into his arms, swinging her around.

"I came to see you baby cuz! And I need your help!" The sound of the back door shutting drew his attention. "You expecting anyone?" He instantly sat her feet on the ground, pushing her behind him, before she could answer him. Backing her towards the corner, to keep her safe, the kitchen door swung open.

"Hands in the air, now! Let her go!" Jamie's voice rang through the room. Presley was trying to push around Drake, but her cousin refused to let her move. She knew that things could and would escalate quickly if she didn't do or say something.

"Jamie, put your gun away! I'm fine!"

"Not until, you're over here by me!" She pinched Drake's side making him move.

"Drake Talbert, this is my boyfriend Officer Jamie Reagan. Jamie my cousin Drake." Jamie holstered his gun, slowly walking forward.

"I'm sorry, after the last few months..."

"No worries man, I thought the same thing when I heard the backdoor slam shut. So you're the one that finally won her heart!"

She rolled her eyes at Drake. "You said something about needing my help?"

"I'm finally going to ask Marissa to marry me. Can you help me pick out a ring, and come up with a romantic way to ask?"

"Just because I'm the only girl cousin, doesn't make me the expert!"

"Come on, please?" He gave her big sad puppy dog eyes.

"Fine, but you owe me!" He scooped her up, swinging her around. "Tomorrow after school, we'll go ring shopping!"

"Love you baby cuz!"

"Love you too!" He leaned down kissing her on the forehead. She watched him leave the house. "Family, I'm sure he was sent here to check you out, by my uncle."

"Really? Do you think I passed?" He leaned down kissing her, long and slow. She wrapped her her arms around his neck, her hands playing with his hair.

"I think you did! Being the only girl in a family of over protective men, was and still is a pain."

"They just want to protect you, because they love you. I understand that." He brushed the hair from her face, kissing her again.

"I'm actually looking forward to life going back to normal, not having to worry about anyone coming after me." She exhaled slowly, still in his arms, he lifted her up carrying her to the couch. Sitting down, with her on his lap, he pulled her close to him. She relaxed into his arms, enjoying the feeling of closeness. "I'm sure it won't be long until there are more Talberts that show up randomly to meet you."

He let out a small laugh. "How many more do I have to look forward to meeting?"

"If I tell you, it might scare you off!" Leaning in to kiss him, she smiled. "I have fifteen cousins between my three uncles and aunts. Are you scared now Reagan?"

He caressed her face. "No, nothing could ever scare me off from loving you."

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Presley was running late, she grabbed her bags, heading out the back door, she didn't have time to eat breakfast. She'd find hit the vending machine, once she got to work, if she had time. Jamie would be back on the streets today, she was a little nervous about that, but she knew it would be fine, everything would be fine. She backed out of the drive, pulling out on to the street, heading towards school.

She was pulling into the parking lot, when she heard and saw the sirens behind her. She rolled her eyes, putting the car into park, she waited for the officer. At least she was already at school, she stepped from the call, rolling her eyes. "Are you harassing me officer?"

"Can't I say good morning to my beautiful girlfriend?" He smiled down at her, kissing her quickly on the lips.

"You know you could use the phone, no need for lights and sirens. I wasn't even speeding this time." She smiled, at him. "Anything else Officer?'

"See you tonight?"

"Don't forget, I'm going ring shopping with Drake after school." She leaned in kissing him, before walking into the school. Running into the building, she went down the hall to her classroom. She smiled thinking about Jamie, he really made her happy, the last four months with him had been wonderful. The bell rang, and her day, got started.

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Drake picked her up in the school parking lot that afternoon, she jumped into his rental car, leaning over kissing him on the check. "Will you feed me before we start shopping?"

"Of course, little cuz. You're way to scrawny." He pulled out of the parking lot, neither one of them seeing Nikki or Erin, standing on the sidewalk, watching them. The first stop was for food, they discussed what stores to go to. Drake pulled into the parking lot of a jewelry store, they browsed the display cases.

"This one is nice." She slipped it on her finger, showing it to him. "It's simple, and elegant, I think she'll love it." Drake held her hand, looking at Presley, smiling at her and winking. She pulled the ring off, sitting it back down on the counter.

"Thanks Pres!" He pulled out his credit card, to pay for the ring. The drove back to the school, she kissed him on the cheek. getting back in her car, and driving home. She didn't notice the car following her, she was to wrapped up in how good her life was turning out. She was in love with a wonderful man, that made her unbelievably happy.

She pulled into her drive, opening the garage pulling in, the car pulled in behind her. She looked up not recognizing it, the driver got out, storming towards her. "You stupid bitch!"