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Andy's POV

I can't actually believe she's married. The government did tell me she moved on, so I shouldn't be surprised, but it still hurts. Jerry did tell me she was engaged, but not that she was already married. I couldn't believe it. I thought maybe after all this time if she wasn't married I might be able to win her over. Jerry said that she was marrying a thug and was in danger, so I went to check on her. Okay, I went to win her back. Selfish, I know, but I love her. I'm now regretting listening to the government, I should have come back sooner. Shit, Jerry said that she thought I died in her arms. Well, I did. My heart stopped beating for exactly forty seconds or that's what they told me anyways. I guess that was long enough of for her to get out of dodge and for someone with doctoring skills to find me.

We were in pretty deep, she couldn't have carried me all the way to base, then I would have been dead for sure. At least I did live, even if I was in a coma for a year. I sigh as I roll over and get up. My watch says eight, they would be up by now, right? All Carlos said was that they would come get me. I need my coffee fix and I'm not sure how far the closest place I could get coffee is. I decide it won't hurt if I go over and help myself. I fold up the blankets and lock up the house behind me. I walk over and in the day time I see how beautiful her house is.

She's moved since the last time I had seen her. Luckily, I have someone close who can keep an eye on her. I pick the lock on her house and notice that her alarm isn't set. Guess, they forgot to set it last night. I look around at the cozy place. There are boxes stacked up against the wall. On the stairs I see burnt out candles. I see the kitchen and go to help myself. I start the coffee and look through the cabinets. Poptarts, yum. Steph always did like them. I grab a pack and eat it without putting it in the toaster. I see a newspaper on the counter and read it as I eat. I am drinking my second cup of coffee when I hear footsteps near.

"How 'bout strawberries? They're healthy!" I hear Steph's voice call. She turns the corner into the kitchen and freezes when she sees me. She is wearing a small light blue silky looking bathrobe. She pulls it tighter around her when she sees me. I can tell she isn't wearing anything under.

Steph's POV

I wake up sore after an amazing night. Places that haven't been sore in years, are reawakened. I go to get breakfast and Carlos tells me to get something healthy. I roll my eyes but nod. I slip on my blue silk bathrobe. It hits above the knees and is something easy to take on and off. I am rounding the corner of the kitchen when I see Andy. He is sitting at the bar drinking coffee and reading the newspaper.

"Andy," I say, freezing before pulling my robe tighter, trying to keep my voice even. "What are you doing here?" He takes in my appearance and I know he figured out what we have been doing. I blush a bit.

"Steph, I came for breakfast. You guys weren't...down here yet so I just helped myself. That's okay, right?" he asks looking a little hesitant.

"Uh...yeah...sure," I stutter, still not used to seeing Andy. "I guess I'll go get dressed."

"Take your time," he says, and I can tell he doesn't really mean it. I nod.

"Steph, what's taking so long?" Carlos asks, coming up behind me. I know when he sees Andy because he freezes right behind me. He wraps an arm protectively around my waist.

"I thought I told you we'd come get you," he reminds him. Andy doesn't fidget under Carlos' gaze.

"Well, I didn't know where I could get coffee so I just came here. Steph can't live without her coffee," Andy says, not looking the least bit nervous.

"Right, whatever. Steph and I are going to get dressed then we'll be down here," Carlos tells him. He nods. I grab Carlos' hand and we go back upstairs.

"Let's take a shower," I suggest. He nods in agreement, still not happy about seeing our early morning visitor.

Andy's POV

They come down thirty minutes later looking all refreshed with clean clothes. Steph pours herself a cup of coffee and digs through the fridge until she finds whatever it is she is looking for. It's an apple, which she throws to Carlos. Then she gets out some Poptarts for herself. She puts the Poptarts in the toaster then leans against the counter with her arms crossed as she stares at me.

"So, why are you here?" she asks, her eyes locking on mine.

"Jerry said you were in trouble," I tell her with a shrug. I know she's married, but damn, she's still hot when she's mad.

"Oh, Jerry said I was in trouble, did he?" she asks looking even more pissed off. I nod.

"Yeah, he said that one of my old enemies was coming after you," I tell her. "I thought you might need some help." My eyes flick over to Carlos. "But, I see you have back up."

"Yeah, I do. Back up that won't pretend to be dead and then come back seven years later," she says coolly.

"Baby, err Steph, when I got shot, my heart stopped beating. Luckily, a person came around and brought me back to life, but I was in a coma," I explain. I see her eyes widen.

"That's why when I came back with the team, you weren't there," she gasps, the pieces fitting together.

"Yeah, I was in a coma for a year. When I came to, I was in a government hospital and they told me that you had moved on. Jerry even thought I was dead for a year, but I swear Steph, if I'd have know; I would have come back," I tell her, pleading for her to see that I am telling the truth.

"You could have at least told me. If I had really moved on, then all you'd have to do is disappear," she argues. I sigh knowing she's right.

"I know, but you have to understand, I thought I was doing the right thing at the time." Her Poptarts pop and she gets them out and sets them on a napkin. Carlos stays quiet in the corner while we are talking.

"Who were the people shooting at you last night?" Carlos asks me.

"An old enemy," I respond. "They were the ones Jerry warned me about. I think they're here to kill Steph."

"Why would they do that if they think you've been dead?" she ask me.

"Apparently, my 'death' didn't make it to the Argentina prison," I tell her with a shrug.

"Oh, well then, we taking them down?" she asks, ready for the game plan.

"Sounds good to me. Carlos?" I ask turning over to him.

"First off you call me Ranger, second I'm down with it," he says with a look that screams, 'say it one more time, I dare you.' I nod.

"Okay, fine to me. I've only heard Steph call you Carlos, so yeah, Ranger it is," I say. "Suits you."

"I own the security company RangeMan, we can work from there," Ranger says. I've heard of that company. It's one of the best known. I nod, very impressed.

"I've heard of it."

Steph's POV

"We can take my car," I suggest, downing my coffee. Carlos nods.

"I'll get the keys," he says going up the stairs.

"Maybe later I could have the tour," Andy puts out there. I shrug.

"We'll see." Carlos comes back with the keys and we head out. We pile into my car and head to RangeMan. He grabs my hand for the car ride. I look over at him and smile. He pulls into the underground parking garage and we all get out. We get in the elevator and up to the office area floor.

"We'll talk to the inner circle about this," Carlos says, "That would be Tank, Lester, and Bobby."

"Oh, you mean Officer Brown?" I ask with a grin. He nods. We walk into his office and he takes a seat. Andy and I stay standing. Carlos makes the call and they all file in. They look around at all of us. Bobby's eyes widen as he takes in the sight of Andy.

"Command Sergeant Major Reynolds!" Bobby barks, standing to attention at once, like the good little soldier he is. "I thought you were dead."

"Everyone did," I comment. Andy shoots me a look.

"Why are we here boss?" Tank asks, taking a seat.

"Seems our friend here," he says motioning towards Andy, "brought some bad guys after us."

"I thought they were already here and going after Steph," Andy defends.

"Who are they?" Lester asks slinging an arm around my shoulder. I swear Carlos growled.

"Hands off my woman, Santos." Lester grins and takes a step back.

"Jeez boss, you're not married yet," he comments waggling his eyebrows. Then we all get silent. Tank looks between us.

"Why wasn't I told?" Tank booms getting up, "You told me I could be the best man!"

"We eloped," Carlos mentions with a shrug. Tank takes one look at Carlos and bursts out laughing.

"Oh, man, your mom is so not going to be happy," Tank says between chuckles.

"I know, but we will be having a reception once this thing blows over," Carlos tells the room.

"When's this thing gonna blow over?" Bobby asks lounging against the wall. Carlos shrugs and looks at Andy.

"This'll end when they go down," Andy states grimly. Lester claps his hands together like the little kid he really is. "Let's get 'em!"

"From one of my contacts I heard that they're lodging at a relatives house," Andy informs us.

"Do you have any names of the guys? We can do some searches and see what we can pull up," Carlos asks him.

"Yeah, Juan Aires. He would like to kill Steph with me watching before he offs me."

"Why?" I wonder. I'm the only one who want to know, I can tell.

"I was going in as a sniper. I was supposed to be taking out Aires when his wife jumped in front of him and took the bullet. She moved right in front of him after I'd already pulled the trigger," Andy tells us. "One of his men caught me by surprise and they learned my name. Steph knows how I talk in my sleep, apparently I let them know I was in love with her."