Stephanie wakes up just a few minutes before dawn and somehow can't get back to sleep. She turns a little to look at Ranger's peaceful sleeping face. He always looks so tough and strong. She wonders if he ever has nightmares, or if any of his dark secrets left him scarred. There are things she doesn't know about him. Things he himself told her she wouldn't want to know. She knew he was not joking. So she never asks. Maybe someday Ranger will finally tell her. Maybe he won't. Stephanie will respect his decision. Because there are things she doesn't want him to know, too. But still she can't help being a bit curious from time to time, she admit. She wants to snuggle closer to Ranger's side, but she's afraid she will wake him up. He more than often works long, insane hours, and she doesn't want to disturb his sleep. And how come Ranger's eyelashes are longer than hers? It's so unfair. He already has better skin and hair.

Will she and Ranger finally get married? Stephanie wonders. Her heart beat fastens whenever she thinks of the moment she put the simple platinum ring on his finger under the full Hawaiian moon. She almost died of nervousness and overjoy when he took her hand and slid on the sea glass ring he chose for her. Too bad Ranger doesn't like wearing rings. He has great taste in jewelry. Even the gold and silver necklaces and chains he wore in street Ranger mode are unique and tastefully designed. And what happens to his diamond stud earrings? They looked so good on his ears...Stephanie smiles and then thinks of her To-Do list. She needs to get another tube of her new lip gloss. Ranger likes this color. She has only one skip left and she knows where to find him. Piece of cake. She will have lunch at Mary Lou's. All her closer girl friends want to know every single detail about last night's dinner and so do Connie, Lula and Val... Stephanie yawns and closes her eyes, and gradually falls asleep. No, she has no idea who's out there messing with Morelli. And honestly, she really doesn't care...

~End of Kiss 29: Wonder Woman's Mind~