TITLE: Shark – "Fleeting Glances"

AUTHOR: D M Harper.

SUMMARY: From the deep sadness of loss, a strong bond can sometimes be formed. A/U

PAIRING: Jessica Devlin & OFC; Sebastian Stark & OFC

RATING: MA for Mature readers.

DISCLAIMER: This story is simply entertainment for those of us who like to dabble in subtext. There is no intent to infringe on the copyright of 20th Century Fox Television and creator Ian Biederman. This tale does feature realistic consensual sexual interaction between two females, so if you are underage or unable to view due to restrictions in your part of the world, be gone and take my sympathy with you. If you find such material offensive, you have taken a wrong turn at the last intersection and need to back the bus up drongo!

A/N: Much gratitude to Wendy Woo proof reader extraordinaire. Be kind, read & review.

Chapter 21

Sam waited outside the Courtroom with Jessica while Stark gave evidence. The couple chatted away until Sebastian exited the room.

"You're up Jess. Piece of cake and Blaine is very subdued."

"Let's hope he stays that way," quipped Jessica as she stood.

Sam and Sebastian waited until Jessica entered the court before following her.

Blaine remained emotionless throughout her entire testimony and cross examination.

Sam kept a watchful eye on him the whole time and was ready to react if he so much as sneezed.

Jessica had been miffed by her girlfriend's declaration during breakfast of that fact and had jokingly called her "the Chevalière in shining armour". In turn, Sam had nicknamed Jessica "Princess".

When the court adjourned for lunch, Jessica was still under cross examination and couldn't spend the break with Sam.

Don Reed approached Sebastian and Sam in the corridor and the Police Officer apologised profusely to the Agent for her previous behaviour. All was forgiven when she offered to spring for lunch at a local café.

Jessica finished her testimony at two o'clock and returned to the office with Stark.

Sam opted for grocery shopping followed by a lengthy session in the gym.

-o-

William Blaine was found guilty on all counts the following day and scheduled for sentencing on May eighth. Sebastian took Jessica, Don and his partner Jacob out to dinner to celebrate while Sam worked the late shift.

She wasn't due home until after midnight and when she crawled into bed, Jessica called. "Hello Counsellor."

"Hey sexy legs," answered a tipsy Jessica.

"It sounds like you had a good night."

"I did, but I missed you. How was work?"

"Busy and I missed you too."

Jessica's voice dropped a couple of decibels, "What are you wearing?"

"Nothing, I'm butt naked."

"Oh my favourite outfit on you."

"You always say that and I can be at your place in ten."

"Love you."

"Love you too, see you soon."

Sam made it to Jessica's in seven minutes and was naked again in seconds.

Jessica was very welcoming and intensely considerate to her visitor.

Sam was left breathless and fully sated by the time Jessica curled into her side.

"I think it's time I gave you a house key Sam," she suggested.

"I do too."

"Or you could just move in with me?"

"That's even better honey, but my house is bigger but for now, your girl needs to sleep."

"Goodnight baby."

"Goodnight Jess."

-o-

Sam woke to an empty bed, a note and a key on the bedside table.

Honey,

I'll call you during the day.

Thank you for last night.

Love Jess.

P.S. I liked the moving in to your house suggestion.

After showering, Sam rode home and Jessica called as she returned from visiting Roger and Martha.

"Hello sweetheart."

"Well hello honey, did you sleep well?"

"I did thanks to you."

Jessica giggled for a second, "It's your wonderfulness that makes me require late night love making."

Sam chuckled at the comment, "How is your day?"

"Good, I've caught up on all my outstanding paperwork."

"That's great."

"Honey, are we busy Saturday?"

"No, why?"

"I've got plans for us."

"You do, do you?"

"Yes, you are going to help me move."

"It's a date baby. You better think about what furniture you want to bring with you and I'll store mine along with anything you don't move."

"Perhaps we could discuss it tonight when you finish work?"

"Are you sure you will get enough sleep if I show up?"

"I'll go to bed early then you can wake me up."

"We'll see."

-o-

Sam didn't wake Jessica that night as she was too tired to talk.

Instead, Jessica stirred her from her slumber when she gently suckled on her right breast hours later. "Oh god Jess, that feels so good and good morning."

In answer, Jessica cupped the other breast and kneaded the soft mound.

Several minutes passed before Jessica eased herself over Sam's mouth and placed her own lips over the glistening vulva underneath her.

The couple's ministrations were slow and delightful and built lazily into a mutual climax and Jessica snuggled into Sam's shoulder minutes later, "Morning."

"Shouldn't you be getting ready for work?"

"Not today, I took the day off."

"Let me use the bathroom then we can talk about your furniture." Sam got out of bed only to return a short time later.

Jessica resumed her position, "I decided I only want to take my photo frames, clothes and knickknacks. The rest can stay and I'll rent out the house."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm positive honey. I like your decor better than mine."

"All right then, the move will be much easier."

"I thought I could use your SUV and do it this afternoon when you leave for work."

"Does that mean I get to drive your BMW?"

"It does."

"Nice."

"Are you hungry?"

"Only for you."

"Oh in that case, breakfast is served."

-o-