YES! Finally a release date! My plan is to have this entire fic complete by July 27th because we will all have much better things to do then! Tentatively, I'm thinking that this will end around chapter 35 or so. I'm having a bit of writer's block when it comes to the proposal, so this is a smutty filler chapter until I can get it worked out. As always I appreciate your reviews and any suggestions for the proposal. Thank you all and enjoy!

Several minutes later, Millie returns with Alex's American Express card and the receipt for her to sign. Alex quickly signs her name on the slip hoping Piper doesn't notice the $1,000 deposit in addition to the earrings she purchased for her mom. Alex takes Piper's hand, gives her a kiss on the cheek, and leads her toward the door with Diane and Nicky following closely behind. The four women walk the two blocks back to Alex's SUV and pile inside. Diane insists on sitting in back with Nicky so that Piper can have the front seat next to Alex.

So babe how did it go with your parents today?" Alex asks Piper while rubbing circles on the back of the blonde's hand.

"Surprisingly well actually, my mother didn't seem as uptight as she usually is and she even laughed at Cal's stupid jokes…and she even asked about you-actually, she wants us to come over on the weekend before my birthday for a small family and friends barbeque/birthday get together…will you come?"

"Of course I'll come babe, I wouldn't miss it for the world," Alex says glancing quickly to her right to look at Piper. It will also be a good opportunity for Alex to speak with Bill and Carol to hopefully get their blessing to ask Piper to marry her. Piper turns around in her seat, "Diane…I would love it if you could come also," then looks toward Nicky, "And you and Lorna too of course."

"I'll be there Piper that sounds like a fun time" Diane says with a smile.

"Count us in Chapman, as long as boss lady gives us the day off, you can count on me and Lorna being there…I'm never one to pass up barbeque and free beer and Lorna was just talking about how she would like to spend more time with you and Vause."

Pulling into Diane's driveway, Nicky jumps out and makes a beeline for the house, "I'll be right back, I gotta piss like a racehorse!" Diane laughs at the wild haired woman and presses the garage door opener to let Nicky in. The remaining three women get out of the car and slowly walk toward the door. "Happy Mother's Day Mom, I love you," Alex says wrapping her mom in a huge hug, and whispers in her mom's ear, "And thank you for coming ring shopping with me and for coming up with that excuse so quickly!" Diane gives her daughter a kiss on the cheek, "I love you too Allie, and thank you for these beautiful earrings, they were completely unnecessary, but I love them just the same."

Diane then turns toward Piper pulling her daughter's soon-to-be fiancée into a hug, "Honey, I'm so glad we ran into you today, it was wonderful to spend a little bit of time with you." "Happy Mother's Day Diane, you know I really feel like you're my mom too…thank you for welcoming me into your and Alex's lives," Piper says with a blush and averts her eyes. Diane smiles and whispers into the blonde's ear, "Piper, you are the best thing that has happened to Alex in a very long time, and I love you for making her so happy."

Just then the tornado that is Nicky Nichols comes running back outside, "Sorry about that, I guess I drank too much coffee today or something…anyway, Diane-happy Mother's Day and as always thanks for letting me tag along with you and Alex." "Diane hugs Alex's best friend, "Nicky you know you're like a daughter to me and I absolutely love it when you can join us sometimes." With that Alex, Piper, and Nicky get back into Alex's car and wave to Diane as they drive off back toward the city. Once they arrive back in the underground parking garage for their apartment building, Alex and Piper head for the elevator while Nicky heads up the stairs to street level, "I'm going to the bar to wait for Lorna's shift to be over, you guys want to order a pizza for dinner, maybe watch Netflix or something?"

"Sure come on up when Lorna gets off and we'll decide what kind of pizza to order," Piper says.

"Yeah Nichols go get your girl and we'll see you in a while, I'll leave the door unlocked for you guys just come on in when you get here," Alex shouts over her shoulder to her best friend just as the elevator arrives. About an hour later, there is a loud pounding on their apartment door followed by the loud shouts of Nicky, "If you guys are naked or something, get yourselves clothed because we're coming in and I have no desire to see Vause's pasty white ass this evening!" Piper laughs, "Come on in Nicky, we're decent!" The front door swings open and Nicky walks in carrying two rather large pizzas followed by Lorna carrying a bottle of red wine and a six pack of beer.

"Dinner and drinks are on us tonight, I got one pizza with sausage and mushroom and the other with green pepper, onion, and olives—so pick your poison!" Nicky places the pizzas on the kitchen counter top. Piper shuffles to the cabinets to get plates and wine glasses and then to the counter to open the pizzas, "Thanks guys, I'm starving!" Alex gets their bottle opener and pours everyone a glass of wine before holding up her glass, "To great friends and great food! Cheers!" One bottle of wine, a six pack of beer, and one and a half pizzas later, the two couples are cuddled up with blankets and pillows on opposite ends of the couch ready for some Netflix. About half way through The Santa Clarita Diet, Alex begins feeling very horny and can't resist teasing Piper a little bit. Pulling a blanket over them, the brunette slowly begins stroking the blonde's inner thigh. Alex smirks when she hears Piper's breath hitch in her throat she loves how responsive her girlfriend is to her touches. She keeps this up for several minutes as Piper shifts her legs subtly so that Alex's hand is now millimeters from her aching core. Pretending to watch the show, Alex moves her hand to the waistband of Piper's leggings and slides her hand in caressing the blonde's pussy through the thin fabric of her thong which is already soaking wet with arousal. Piper's eyes close and she bites her lower lip softly to keep from moaning out loud while Alex continues her ministrations for the next ten minutes or so until the show ends. Lorna yawns loudly and Nicky stands up pulling Lorna up by the hand. "We'd better get going Lorna, it's been a long fuckin day, I'm beat, and these two obviously want to fuck—they're like jackrabbits I tell you!" Nicky teases as Piper and Lorna head to the kitchen to box up the remaining pizza. Nicky whispers to Alex, "Plus red wine usually makes Lorna horny, so I'm hoping I'm going to get laid tonight as well!" Alex laughs and walks her friends to the door locking it behind them.

Walking back to the kitchen expecting to find Piper, Alex is surprised when she finds the kitchen and the living room empty. "Pipes! Where'd you go?" Receiving no answer, Alex becomes a bit worried, maybe Piper's sick or maybe mad for some reason. The brunette opens their bedroom door and immediately sucks in her breath, Piper is completely naked on their bed with her legs spread wide playing with her clit. "Fuck Pipes, are you trying to kill me here, that's so fuckin hot!" "You didn't seem too concerned that you were 'killing' me earlier…so now your punishment is you have to watch me pleasure myself and you are not allowed to touch me or yourself until I say so-do you understand the rules Alex?" Alex nods her head this new side of Piper is really turning her on. Sliding one long finger inside her pussy Piper continues, "A nod is not good enough, I need words Alex-I'll ask you again do you understand the rules?" Alex swallows hard, "Yes Piper I understand the rules." "Good now take off your clothes-slowly, but remember do not touch yourself!"

Licking her lips Alex lifts her shirt slowly up and over her head leaving her in a black lace push-up bra that she knows Piper loves on her. Reaching behind her back, the raven haired woman unhooks her bra and lets it fall off her shoulders lifting her eyes to watch the younger woman's reaction. Piper's blue eyes darken slightly with lust and her resolve is slowly going out the window when she sees her girlfriend's gorgeous tits, but she just continues to draw small circles on her clit and moans softly. Alex starts to unbutton her jeans, but Piper stops her, "Leave them on for now and get your fucking hot ass over here." Alex walks over to the side of their bed and can feel a small puddle building up inside her jeans. "Do you want to touch yourself Alex?" Piper asks sweetly as she slowly thrust two fingers inside her pussy. "Fuck yeah…so much," the brunette growls. "Okay, you can touch your tits, but not the nipples!" Alex immediately starts rubbing the undersides of her breasts avoiding the nipples like Piper said, pushing them up and together because she knows this will drive the blonde crazy. Piper begins pumping her fingers harder in and out of her hot core as she watches Alex play with her tits. Alex moans softly and licks her lips.

Piper has had enough solo action and needs her lover's fingers and mouth on her right now, "That's enough Alex, stop touching yourself," the brunette groans in frustration as Piper removes her fingers from her own pussy and crawls to the edge of the bed and rubs her soaking wet fingers over Alex's lips. Alex greedily opens her mouth and sucks Piper's fingers clean. Alex leans in for a kiss, but Piper surprises her by turning her head, "You are going to finish what you fucking started earlier in the living room Alex," Piper purrs, as she reclines on the pillows pushing her chest out toward Alex. "Get up here and suck my tits." Alex doesn't wait for Piper to change her mind and make her keep watching. She crawls up the bed placing her thigh between her girlfriend's legs and leans over and takes one of Piper's aching breasts in her mouth running her tongue in circles around the areola before sucking hard on the nipple eliciting a the sexiest moan from the blonde before repeating on the other breast bit giving this one a gentle bite. "Fuck Alex! I said suck not bite! Although it did feel really fucking good so I'll let it go-this time." Alex can feel Piper's wetness soaking through her jeans onto her thigh as she continues kissing and sucking her tits. "I need your tongue further south-RIGHT NOW!" Piper growls. Alex decides this might be a good chance to get some of her power back, with a smile Alex starts licking and sucking her way around Piper's flat, toned stomach, but to the blonde's dismay, Alex's attentions remained on her stomach. Piper groans, "Alex…" Alex stops, smirks, and looks Piper innocently in the eyes, "You said you wanted my tongue further south, and well your stomach is further south than your tits so…" "Okay smartass, I want you to suck my clit while you fuck me with two fingers—is that specific enough for you?" Alex smiles and winks at Piper before moving her way down to her lover's center. Piper is glistening with desire and Alex can't wait another minute to get a taste tracing a line from her pussy to her clit with her tongue. Taking the aching bud in her mouth, Alex swirls her tongue around it and sucks it roughly as Piper's hips lift up off the bed. Alex can tell that Piper is very close so she slips two fingers inside while she continues sucking the blonde's clit. "Oh fuck! That feels soooooo good! Oh my god Alex—don't fucking stop—I'm cumming!" Piper's entire body spasms as her orgasm takes over. Slowly Alex kisses her way back up Piper's body giving her a knowing smirk, "Was that what you had in mind Pipes?"