Where Things Stand

Rated R

Chapter 55

It has been a week since Joey and Charlie first made love again. In that week, they could hardly keep their hands off each other. Ruby has told them on numerous occasions that they are a pair of 'nymphos'. Charlie would respond by telling her she was jealous which Ruby usually respond by snorting and rolling her eyes. Leah has told them no one should be that disgustingly happy. Charlie gave her the same response she gave to Ruby. Leah's retort was of course she is 'bloody jealous', she being single and all, the lovers feel bad for Leah. Ruby said that she would call Storm and ask her to come and visit Leah. Leah mortifyingly told Ruby in no uncertain terms she is not to do that.

So tonight, Charlie and Joey are going to a barque over at Georgia's, so she can introduce them to Jamie. Charlie has been looking forward to meeting the woman who makes her partner gush. Joey is excited to be going and having dinner with another gay couple. Joey is dressed in a black pair of straight-legged Levi's, black leather boot, cobalt blue Quicksilver t-shirt and a black leather jacket. Charlie on the other hand is dressed in a light cotton pink floral dress with white sandals and finished off with a while shawl.

As Charlie finishes touching up her makeup and giving herself the once over look in her full-length mirror, she hears a wolf whistle. Turning to see who is whistling at her, she breaks into a huge smile. Joey is leaning on the door jam, seductively running her eyes over her lover's gorgeous figure. "You're breath taking, you know that babe", Joey comments, her voice husky with desire.

"Thanks hon", Charlie replies beaming at Joey and starts walking over to her.

Joey pushes herself off the door jam and meets Charlie wrapping her arms around Charlie's waist. Charlie places her arms around Joey's neck, leans forward and brushes her lips against Joey's lips. They deepen their kiss; Joey lightly touches Charlie's lips with the tip of her tongue. Charlie allows Joey's tongue to enter her mouth and while Joey's tongue gently probes, Charlie caresses Joey's tongue with hers. As Joey's tongue slowly retreats, Charlie lightly sucks on Joey's tongue. They both moan in pleasure and hold on tight to one another.

At that moment Ruby walks to Charlie's bedroom door, she rolls her eyes. She has come to let her mother know she is all moved back in. "If you keep this up, youse are gunna be late", Ruby comments with slight disgust in her voice.

The women break their kiss in fright. "Ruby have you never heard of knocking", Charlie growls in frustration.

"Yes but your door is wide open", Ruby sarcastically points out folding her arms.

"So Rubes are you all moved back in now", Joey interjects stopping mother and daughter from arguing.

"Yep, that's what I came to tell youse", Ruby happily replies leaning on the doorframe.

Charlie slips out of Joey's arms and walks over to Ruby. "I'm so glad to have you back home", Charlie tells Ruby slightly teary, lightly touching Ruby's face.

Ruby loosely put her arms around Charlie's waist. "It's good to be home my Charlie", Ruby contently comments, looking lovingly at her mother.

Charlie smiles and pulls Ruby to her, "I've missed having you here", she emotionally informs her daughter.

Ruby smiles and holds tightly to her mother, feeling safe and loved. Ruby smiles even more when she feels Joey's arms around her. "Welcome home Rubes", Joey whispers and drops a light kiss on top of Ruby's head.

Charlie lovingly smiles at Joey; she leans across and softly kisses her lips. Charlie's heart is bursting with love and she happily thinks, 'finally I have my family back.' She feels Ruby squirming and reluctantly pulls back she gives Ruby a smirk. "Yeah, welcome home my baby girl", Charlie croaks her voice thick with emotion.

"Thanks", Ruby responds smiling. "Well youse better get going, you don't want to keep Watson waiting", she hesitantly states pulling out of their group hug.

"Yeah babe, time to go", Joey comments agreeing with Ruby as she releases her hold on Ruby.

"Just let me touch up my makeup", Charlie softly replies picking up her lipstick.

"If ya wore that colour fast makeup you wouldn't have that problem", Ruby pointedly remarks. "We'll have to arrange a shopping trip to the city", she excitedly suggests.

Joey's eyes widen in horror as Charlie inwardly groans, "Yeah Rubes we will", Charlie reluctantly agrees.


After Charlie touches up her makeup, she and Joey walk out of the bedroom and into the kitchen holding hands. As they stroll into the kitchen, they find Leah at the kitchen table putting her purse into her bag. Glancing up from her bag, Leah gives the couple a warm smile. The lovers both notice how tired Leah is looking, "you look dead on your feet", Charlie comments worried as she slightly frowns.

"I am, but what can I do with Kirsty and Mel are off sick, so I'm down staff", Leah wearily states. "And it wouldn't be fair on Irene and Colleen if I took the night off. They're just as tired as I am", she replies sighing loudly.

"Have you thought of hiring someone temporarily while Kirsty and Mel are off sick", Charlie gently asks.

"Yeah I have, but it wouldn't be fair on them, I don't know how long I will need them to work", Leah tiredly answers.

"You could ask Aden, he needs the money and it'll give him something to do", Joey tentatively suggests. "And if you get really busy I can pitch in", she kindly offers.

"Thanks Joey", Leah says gratefully. "Oh by the way can Aden cook", she asks unsure.

"Yes, he's a good cook", Joey honestly states nodding her head.

"Well I'll give him a call to tomorrow and see what he says", Leah promises smiling. "Look I've got to run. Both of you have a nice night, bye", she comments rushing out the back door.

"Night Leah", Charlie and Joey call out in unison.

Charlie turns to face Joey, "that was nice of you, offering to help out Leah", Charlie lovingly states.

"She's family", Joey simply says, knowing that in a real family they help each other out.

"That she is", Charlie warmly agrees. "So you ready to go sweetheart", she softly asks leaning in and giving Joey a tender kiss.

Joey pulls out of the kiss and gives Charlie a bemused stare. "I've been ready for ages Charlz. It's you whose been dragging the chain", Joey pointedly replies gently poking Charlie in the stomach. "But what can I expect having a high maintenance femme for a girlfriend", she teasingly comments.

"Excuse me, is my butchy girl complaining", Charlie quips poking Joey back.

"No, just stating a fact", Joey giggles, then grabs Charlie's hands and pulls her to her. She softly kisses Charlie, who in turns deepens the kiss.

Just then, Ruby walks into the kitchen; she shakes her head, rolls her eyes and gets herself a glass tumbler. "I thought youse would have left by now", Ruby scolds. "But then again, youse are a pair of nymphos, so it'll take you another hour before youse get out the door", she sarcastically teases walking over to the sink and pouring herself a glass of water.

Charlie and Joey break their kiss in fright; again they are sprung kissing by Ruby. Charlie sighs in frustration, "oh you're hilarious", she caustically replies.

Ruby drinks her water as she walks over to the cordless phone and picks it up. "Want me to give Watson a call and let her know you'll be there in two hours", Ruby jokingly retorts.

"That won't be necessary", Charlie narkily responds folding her arms, while Joey tries not to smirk.

"You sure", Ruby asks as a smile teases her lips as she walks back over to the sink.

"Quite", Charlie firmly states. "Come on Jo, let's leave my comedian daughter to her night of makeovers and boy talk", she huffs as Nicole knocks on the back screen door.

Joey opens the screen door as Charlie takes hold of her other hand. "Hi Nic", Joey warmly greets the young woman.

"Hi Joey. Hey Charlie", Nicole brightly replies walking into the kitchen.

"Hi Nicole", Charlie kindly greets her. "Okay no boys and no alcohol", she sternly warns.

"Ooo so we can do some ecstasy then, cool", Ruby mischievously quips pouring herself another large glass of water.

Charlie once again folds her arms and gives Ruby a hard stare. "You want me to frisk you and Nicole and then search your room", Charlie comments in a low authoritative tone.

"God Charlie, I was only joking", Ruby snarls and then sculls her water.

A tense silence follows as mother and daughter glare at each other. Nicole nervously glances from one to the other, while Joey slightly shakes her head. Nicole swallows, and then forces a smile, "so no boys, no drugs and no alcohol, gotcha", she anxiously states trying to break the tension.

"Come on babe, it's getting late", Joey softly says winking at Ruby and Nicole while taking one of Charlie's hand.

"Ruby I mean it", Charlie firmly states moving over to her daughter.

"God Charlz, I swear, no boys, drugs or alcohol! Just me, Nicole and girl talk", Ruby huffs rolling her eyes.

"Good", Charlie says relieved. "Have fun and don't stay up talking all night", she motherly comments and lightly kisses Ruby's forehead.

"Why not? Apart from it being the weekend, we're on holidays", Ruby remarks looking disbelieving at her mother and pouring herself another glass of water.

"Because you need your rest. You've been doing extra shifts at the co-op", Joey intercedes pointedly. She is somewhat concerned about the amount of water Ruby has been consuming of late.

"I'll be fine Jo", Ruby comments reassuringly. "Anyway we won't be talking all night", she giggles.

"Really", Charlie asks raising a challenging eyebrow.

"Yes really. We'll be watching some movies", Ruby states with a 'so there' tone in her voice and sipping her water.

"Come on Charlie, let's leave them to their girl talk and movies", Joey urges gently tugging on Charlie's hand.

"I'm trusting you Ruby", Charlie warns.

"Bye Charlz. Bye Joey. Have a goodnight", Ruby responds trying to get her mother and Joey to leave.

"Night Rubes, Nic. Have fun", Joey warmly replies still tugging on Charlie's hand to get her moving.

"Night Joey, thank we will. Night Charlie", Nicole happily chirps moving to stand next to Ruby.

"Night Nicole and Ruby you be good", Charlie tightly states letting Joey pull her out the back door.

"Yeah bye", Ruby lightly snorts and watches Joey and Charlie get into Charlie's car and drive away.

Ruby feels Nicole's arms snake around her and rest her chin on her shoulder. "I never thought they'd leave", Ruby sighs in relief running her hands lightly over Nicole's arms.

"Me neither", Nicole murmurs as she softly lays a gentle kiss on Ruby's shoulder.

"Come on babe", Ruby utters turning around in Nicole's arms. "Let's go up to my room and start our 'girl talk'. You can tell me all about those lovely places you loved to be touched and then I can tell you all about mine", she mischievously purrs.

"Oh I love that kind of 'girl talk'. I also like the kind of talk that makes you moan", Nicole saucily responds and then leans in capturing Ruby's lips.

Nicole licks across Ruby's lips seeking entry, which Ruby grants. Nicole tongue slowly explores Ruby's warm wet mouth then she lightly stroking her tongue against Ruby's tongue. Ruby moans and strokes Nicole's tongue in return. Ruby then gently sucks on Nicole tongue drawing a moan from Nicole. They break their kiss and look hungrily into each other's eyes. "Bedroom, now", Nicole huskily exclaims, taking a hold of Ruby's hand and starts to drag her out of the kitchen.

"Wait", Ruby abruptly cries, Nicole gives her a 'you got to be joking' look. "Got to lock the back door", she distractively explains.

She quickly locks the back door, turns, smacks Nicole on the bum, giggles and takes off running. Nicole is slightly stunned, then takes off after her fleeing girlfriend. "You wait, I'll get you for that", Nicole warns chasing after Ruby.


Charlie and Joey arrive at Georgia's place, with Charlie still worried what the two teenagers might get up too. Nicole not having the best reputation where boys are concerned. Joey notices Charlie pensive state so she leans across the console and lightly kisses Charlie's cheek. "Hon they'll be fine. I can't see Geoff turning up their without your permission. And as far as Nicole goes, she isn't seeing anyone", Joey lightly comments trying to reassure Charlie.

"I know I'm worrying unnecessarily, but I can't help it. The last time them two got together they went skinny dipping", Charlie replies with concern showing in her voice and eyes.

"I don't think they'll be doing that again anytime soon. Having you and Aden show up would have spoilt the whole experience", Joey giggles and gently caresses the side of Charlie's face.

"You think I'm being silly", Charlie vulnerable accuses her and stares into Joey's loving compassionate eyes.

"No I don't hon. You're just being your over protective self", Joey gently laughs. "And now that you're allowed to be Ruby's mum, you're being more so", she says smiling at Charlie.

"I just want her to be safe. And with Grant still hanging around, I need to know she won't do anything stupid", Charlie replies worried, trying to explain her fears to Joey.

Joey takes Charlie's hand, "Charlie, Ruby's not stupid and neither is Nicole, so I can't see them doing anything apart from gas bagging all night. And as for Grant, Ruby wants nothing to do with him. So stop stressing and let's enjoy our night out", Joey calmly but firmly remarks trying to reassure her lover.

"How do you know she wants nothing to do with Grant", Charlie asks not convinced, she is still edgy that Ruby might still doubt her being raped.

Joey sighs knowing she will have to break her promise to Ruby because Charlie needs reassuring. "Because the other day while I was walking Ruby back to Irene's. Grant came up to us begging Ruby to get you to stop your meddling in his life", Joey nervously starts to relay the incident. "Ruby told him as far as she knew, you had bigger things to worry about then some low life piece of lying trash", she continues, trying to keep the anger out of her voice.

"As we tried to pass him, he warned her to get you to stop digging. She then told him to 'get fucked' and stay the hell away from her. And that she doesn't want anything to do with him. And as far as she's concerned, I'm her dad now and a hell of a lot better one then he would ever be", she says with pride in her voice. "He then grabbed her arm and told her I will never be a part of his family. I grabbed his hand like Storm had showed me to get someone to release their hold and told him if he ever threaten any of my family again he would fucking regret it", Joey sieves her anger slightly sipping from her grasp. "Before he could do anything, Mr Stuart was standing beside us and told Grant to get on his bike. He left and Mr Stuart asked us if we were alright and walked us home", she finishes off trying to calm herself down.

Charlie stares at Joey in disbelief, "Joey why the hell didn't you tell me when this happened! I could have nailed the fucking bastard", Charlie hotly remarks.

"That's one of the reasons I didn't tell you Charlie! When it comes to Grant Bledcoe, you lose it! Ruby and I need you here with us, not in gaol", Joey fiercely retorts.

"I hate the thought of him breathing the same air as the both of you, let alone him touching youse", Charlie heatedly responds.

Joey cups Charlie's face in her warm hands. "Honey I'm safe and so is Ruby. And believe me, I don't want him breathing the same air as my family either. But Charlie you have to keep calm and not let him push your buttons. You're not his victim anymore and Ruby isn't going to let him make her one and neither am I. I've been down that road before, and you and Aden helped me to re-empower myself by taking back all the power I gave Robbo", Joey implores Charlie.

"Charlie united we stand and together none of Grant's filth will stick. He's just a sick fuck that everyone is laughing at and who doesn't deserve our time or energy to think about. So let's not", Joey pleas.

"Okay sweetheart", Charlie whispers bring her lips to Joey's lips and lightly kissing them. Drawing back, Charlie smiles, "so Ruby said you're her dad now. Does that make us married", she cheekily asks.

"In Ruby's eyes we are and when we've been living together for a while we will be classed as being in a defacto relationship. And then Ruby will be seen as my daughter", Joey succinctly states grinning at Charlie.

"What about in your eyes, dad", Charlie teasingly asks.

"Until I see rings on our fingers Ms Buckton, we're just girlfriends and Ruby is my-daughter-to-be", Joey mildly informs Charlie.

"I see. So does that make me your- wife-to-be", Charlie seductively croons her lips only a couple of millimetres from Joey's lips. She is amazed that all this talk of being a wife is not freaking her out.

"Most definitely it makes you my-wife-to-be", Joey happily agrees then she gives Charlie a gentle kiss.

"Ooo I like the sound of that, my-husband-to-be", Charlie giggles.

"Husband", Joey squawks. "Excuse me, I might be butchy but I ain't going to be anyone's husband", Joey huffs indignant.

"Babe you really don't look that butchy", Charlie comments continuing to giggle.

"What", Joey exclaims in protest. "I am too", she stubbornly retorts.

"No hon, Storm is butchy. You're...you're gorgeous", Charlie truthfully tells her.

"You just wait missy, you're gunna know the truth by the end of the night", Joey sulkily warns and then pouts folding her arms.

"Should I be scare", Charlie snickers.

Joey glares at Charlie, "you should be afraid, very afraid", she informs her in her little kid's voice. Charlie burst out laughing, "oh you think I'm being funny! We'll see whose laughing tomorrow", Joey warns Charlie and then starts to tickle her.

Charlie shrieks as Joey's nimble dexterous fingers hit all of Charlie sensitive ticklish spots. Charlie tries to fight back but Joey is too quick for her. "Stop", Charlie wheezes in agony.

"What's in it for me if I do", Joey teases still tickling Charlie.

"A kiss", Charlie replies wheezing harder.

"One lousy kiss, I don't think so", Joey quickly retorts.

"Okay whatever you want, just stop please", Charlie begs.

"I want another one of you wonderful massages", Joey purrs.

"Okay", Charlie readily agrees so the tickling will stop.

"Hang on not so fast missy. To tide me over I want a lip searing, nipple tingling, clit throbbing kiss", Joey resolutely states raising a challenging eyebrow at Charlie.

"I think I can manage that", Charlie breathlessly responds.

Charlie leans across the centre console and swiftly captures Joey's lips with hers. Thrusting her tongue in Joey's mouth, she cups Joey's face and holds it tight. She then starts to slide her tongue in and out of Joey's mouth. This action conjures up images and feelings of another intimate caressing. As they get lost in the passion of the kiss, they become oblivious to their surroundings. Just as Joey cups Charlie's breast, Charlie's side door suddenly opens. "Charlie let go of your woman and come inside", Georgia bellows causing both Charlie and Joey to jump and shriek. "God youse are such girls", she chuckles at the lovers' fright.

"Fuck ya Georgia! You nearly made me pee myself", Charlie huffs glaring at Georgia and lightly rubbing her breast.

"Serves you right! You're not horny teenagers anymore", Georgia remarks unsympathetically. "So come on, I want youse to meet Jamie", she finishes off grinning.

"Okay we're coming", Charlie replies gruffly. Turning back to Joey, she whispers, "Are you alright sweetheart?"

"Yeah. Sorry about hurting you breast babe", Joey whispers back with concern in her voice for having gripped tight to Charlie's breast in fright.

"It's okay", Charlie reassuringly tells her as she touches the side of Joey's face. "You can kiss it better later", she cheekily murmurs.

"Come on you guys", Georgia hollers impatiently standing in front of the car.

"Keep your shirt on", Charlie calls back frustrated.

Joey giggles, "let's go babe", she utters kissing the palm of Charlie's hand.


Once they are out of the car, Georgia leads the lovers inside her small seaside cottage. Joey takes in the simply decorated home, feeling quite at ease in it. Country music is softly filtering through the house from the back patio. As they get to the back screened sliding door, Joey hangs back, feeling a bit shy and nervous.

Georgia slides the screen door open and walks up to her girlfriend, who is standing in front of the gas barbeque, and lightly kisses her on the cheek. Jamie turns; wrapping her arms around Georgia waist and gives her a soft kiss on her lips. "Hon, I'd like you to meet Charlie and Joey", Georgia warmly says gazing lovingly into Jamie eyes. Turning to look in the direction of their guests, Georgia gushes, "honey this is Charlie, Charlie this is Jamie."

Jamie extends her hand, "hi Charlie, nice to finally meet you", Jamie kindly says, her voice has a smoky deep quality to it.

"Hi Jamie, it's good to finally meet the woman who makes Georgia gushes", Charlie warmly responds teasing Georgia and shaking Jamie's hand.

"I do not gush", Georgia squawks in protest, her voice an octave higher than normal. Jamie and Charlie laugh, "shut up the pair of you", she grumbles, then looks for Joey who is hiding behind Charlie. "Joey stop hiding behind Charlie and say hi to Jamie", she gruffly orders watching Joey shyly reveal herself. "Jamie, Joey. Joey, Jamie", Georgia finishes off in a flurry.

"Hey Jo", Jamie simple says smiling at her.

"J.T.", Joey squeaks in surprise, suddenly feeling slightly uncomfortable.

Georgia stares at Jamie then at Joey and utters slightly confused, "you know each other?"

"Yeah, we met at Storm's", Jamie answers with an easy smile. "How are you", she gently asks moving forward and giving Joey a quick hug.

"I'm good thanks, how are you", Joey replies relieved that Jamie is not holding any ill feelings against her for breaking up with Storm and returns the hug. Charlie places a comforting arm around Joey.

"I'm good", Jamie happily replies. "Glad the weekend is here. Work has been a nightmare", she comments tired.

Georgia gazes at her girlfriend with a slightly worried expression on her face. "Would you like another beer hon", Georgia softly asks.

"Yeah, that would be great babe", Jamie gratefully states, softly caressing the side of Georgia's face.

Georgia smiles adoringly at Jamie, then turns to Charlie and Joey, "would youse like a beer", she politely asks giving them a goofy smile.

"That would be great thanks Georgia", Charlie replies gratefully.

"Yes please", Joey simply responds,

"I'll be back in a minute", Georgia says heading back inside.

There is a moment of silence before Joey smirks and quips, "Well Jade will be happy to find out you have found yourself a decent girlfriend".

"Yeah, but I can see her giving Georgy the third degree", Jamie chuckles.

"True, but she'd only do it 'cause she cares about you", Joey states agreeing.

"I know, but she can be a bit over protective. I'm wondering if that's the real reason Storm took off", Jamie comments reflecting.

"Storm's taken off", Joey asks confused and panicked. Charlie rubs Joey's back to help calm her.

"Yeah, she said she was taking a much needed holiday and that she'd be out of touch for awhile", Jamie gently explains.

"Oh", Joey sadly utters, tears filling her eyes.

Jamie moves over to Joey and gently cups her face. "Joey it's okay, she's fine. A bit stressed but that's all", Jamie says in a reassuring tone. "She asked me to let you know that she was going away and not to worry. And she'll call you when she gets back", she gently relays Storm's message.

"Do you know how long she'll be away for", Joey asks in a small voice.

"Sorry sweetie she didn't say", Jamie reluctantly tell her. "But I'm sure she won't be away too long", she suggests trying to sound positive.

"I hope so too", Joey replies slightly scared because the trial is in ten days time. "When did she go", Joey softly asks.

"She left early Thursday morning", Jamie quietly informs her.

"Who left early Thursday morning", Georgia curiously asks handing everyone their beers.

"Thanks babe", Jamie answers with a big grinning on her face and taking one of the beers. "Storm", she replies clarifying who left early Thursday.

"Thanks Georgia", Joey mumbles somewhat upset taking her beer from her.

"Yeah thanks Georgia", Charlie happily states taking a beer from her friend.

"Oh I see. I guess she needs some space to clear her head. It'd probably do her the world of good", Georgia happily chirps, wrapping her arm around Jamie's waist. "By the way, you never mentioned you knew Storm", she unhappily states.

"I agree with Georgia, some time away will help. And I'd say she'll be back before the trial starts sweetheart", Charlie confidently remarks, knowing Joey is worried that Storm might not be there for her during the trial. She then takes a swig of her beer.

"If Storm promised you she would be there, then she will be there", Jamie adamantly states, then she takes a pull of her beer. "And babe I call Storm 'Fox', so I have mentioned her to you", she softly adds.

A slight awkward silence descends upon them, then Charlie clears her throat and curiously asks, "So Jamie hasn't your past girlfriends been decent women?"

"What makes you say that Charlie", Georgia suspiciously asks.

"Just something Joey said", Charlie briskly replies.

"Which was", Georgia probingly asks eyeing Jamie curiously.

"That Jamie has found herself a decent girlfriend", Charlie succinctly answers taking a sip of her beer.

"I see", Georgia responds tightly. She carefully looks at Jamie who is vaguely uncomfortable where this might lead. "Honey did they hurt you", she gently asks.

"One did physically attack me. The others just ripped me off", Jamie replies causally to try to make light of it. She still finds it embarrassing.

Georgia hugs Jamie tight and whispers, "baby I will never let anyone ever hurt you again!"

Drawing slightly out of their embrace, Jamie lightly kisses Georgia on her lips and then smiles at her. "Thanks honey", Jamie quietly utters, feeling very much loved.

Joey and Charlie both grin at their friends loving gestures towards one another. Charlie kisses Joey on the temple, then curiously asks, "so how did you two meet?"

Jamie and Georgia are pulled back into their surroundings and look at their guests. They blush slightly with embarrassment at being caught out being loving towards each other. Georgia clears her throat, "do you remember the neighbours dispute call out I took with Kendall where we came back wet and muddy", Georgia sourly asks Charlie.

"Yeah, you came back madder than a wet hen", Charlie chuckles remembering Georgia stomping back into the station wet from head to toe with mud all over her uniform.

"Yes well, Jamie was one of the tradies there and after I got changed into a dry uniform and went to get you and I some lunch, I met her at the Diner. She asked me if I was alright and we talked for a while and then we traded phone numbers", Georgia relates the rest of the story.

"That was what, three months ago", Charlie comments amazed that Georgia has kept her and Jamie's relationship a secret for so long.

"Three months", Joey loudly exclaims. "J.T. shame on you, you told us you weren't interested in finding a new girlfriend", she huffs.

Jamie chuckles, "what I told you was the truth, because I was already with Georgia."

"Yeah but you never said you already had a girlfriend. You let us believe you were still single", Joey pointedly states.

"I thought Fox would have told you", Jamie honestly remarks.

"No, she probably thought if you wanted us to know you would tell us", Joey sighs.

"Yeah that sounds like Fox. The whole confidentiality thing, it's second nature to her", Jamie agrees. She then eyes off both Georgia and Charlie. "But she's not the only one who does that. Is Charlie the same, 'cause Georgia is", she asks trying not to smirk.

"Sometimes", Joey replies sighing then winking at Jamie.

Georgia glares at Jamie and Joey, slightly affronted, "we can't help it can we Charlie. It's part and parcel of being a cop", Georgia emphatically states.

"Very true", Charlie replies agreeing with Georgia.

Joey gives Charlie a quick squeeze, "but she's not as bad as Storm. I'm sure sometimes she even keeps secret from herself", Joey snorts.

"It must be hard, hearing all kinds of terrible things and not allow to say anything to anyone because of the confidentiality clause. At least we can discuss cases", Charlie comments empathising with Storm.

"She could off load to another of her colleagues, just not mention any names", Georgia thoughtfully suggests.

"She doesn't like to do that because they have enough to deal with, with their own clients", Joey sadly tells them.

"I could never do what she does. I don't have the patience", Georgia honestly comments. Both Jamie and Joey laugh, "what", she demands confused.

"Georgy you and Charlie have counselling skill. You have to, to do your jobs effectively", Jamie kindly points out.

"J.T.'s right Georgia. You and Charlie were so kind, patient and understanding with me, through the whole Robbo thing", Joey whole heartily agrees. This causes Charlie and Georgia to smile warmly at their girlfriends' comments.

"Well my love, time to put the steaks on", Jamie states slapping Georgia on the bum and winking at Charlie and Joey. They laugh at the surprised expression on Georgia's face.

"Do that again and you'll be sleeping outside tonight", Georgia growls as she glares at Jamie. One thing she hates is to be slapped on the bum and Jamie knows this.

"Sorry babe", Jamie sheepishly apologises.

"You will be if you do it again", Georgia huffily warns and then turns to go inside to get the steaks.

"Would you like a hand", Joey politely asks.

"No thanks Joey", Georgia kindly states continuing to walk inside.

After a brief silence, Jamie softly asks with concern in her voice, "Charlie are you okay, because Georgy's been a bit worried about you?"

Joey quickly glares at Charlie who is looking slightly confused. "Yeah I'm fine. A case I'm working on at moment is a tough one", Charlie reassuringly tells them.

She wishes she could involve Georgia more, but she has been sworn to secrecy. At the beginning of the week, they had discovered a young Indonesian man who they suspected as being a human trafficking victim. He had told them his name was 'Clint Eastwood' and he knew little English. Angelo brought Hugo to the hospital because he could speak some Indonesian. Hugo had protested way too much about not really being able to speak the language, which she and Angelo did not believe in the slightest. How could he work in Indonesia for all those years and not know the language.

One thing Charlie did pick up on was that Hugo frighten 'Clint', especially after he spoke with him. Hugo had told them that he was scare that they would deport him and that was the reason he was so scared. To make matters worse, 'Clint' absconded from the hospital and all efforts to find him so far has proven fruitless. Charlie just hopes Hugo and his associates have not found him either.

Another situation that involved Hugo is a mysterious man had broken into his warehouse and Hugo caught him leaving the building. A fight broke out between them and when Xavier tried to intervene, he ended up in the water with Brendon having to save him. Ruby had been there as well and phoned for help. The man had gotten away and when questioned Hugo denied knowing the man, which neither her or Angelo believed. Hugo and Ruby both gave her a description of the man. She is how waiting for Xavier to regain his memory so they can take a statement from him.

"Well I know Georgia wants to help. She's scare that you're not going to look after yourself properly", Jamie sincerely informs her.

Charlie is appalled worrying Georgia like that. She decides that she going to tell her what she can. Joey gives Jamie an easy smile, "not gunna happen, even if I have to drag her home, chain her to the bed and force feed her", Joey determinedly states.

"Now there's an interesting visual", Jamie laughs. "Make sure you strip her and take all her clothes just encase she slips the chains", she suggest with mirth in her voice.

"Good idea", Joey heartily agrees giggling.

"God you two are a pair of perves", Charlie comments with disgust in her voice.

Georgia walks out the back door to catch Charlie's comment. "Why are our girlfriends perves", she asks suspiciously.

"They suggested that I be chained naked to a bed", Charlie disapprovingly informs Georgia.

"Do I really want to know why you suggested that", Georgia pointedly asks Jamie handing her the steaks and sliced onions.

Jamie takes the steaks and onions off Georgia. "No not really. Anyway it was Joey's suggestion", Jamie replies blaming Joey.

"I see", Georgia frostily states.

"Hang on, I said about chaining Charlie to the bed. You suggested stripping her naked", Joey protests.

"Oh now the truth comes out! So you want to see Charlie naked", Georgia states pissed off, but hiding a smile.

"What! No! Honey I never, really", Jamie splutters.

"Talk to the hand", Georgia stiffly remarks holding up her hand and turning away from Jamie. She then winks at Charlie and Joey.

Charlie stands there shaking her head and chuckles. Joey giggles then innocently asks, "so Georgia you don't need to imagine Charlie naked 'cause you would have seen her in the locker room at the police station, right?"

Georgia blushes, "well not naked, she was wearing undies and a bra", she coughs.

"Oh so it's alright for you to see Charlie naked, but not me", Jamie sarcastically comments.

"Yes. And as I said she wasn't naked", Georgia defensively retorts.

Charlie stares at all of them, "can we stop all this talk about me being naked please", she uncomfortably asks.

"Okay", Joey chirps. "but it's only fair that I imagine Georgia naked 'cause you've seen her in a state of undress in the locker room", she calmly finishes, giving them an innocent look.

Jamie laughs out loud, Georgia glares at her girlfriend and Charlie is totally bewildered. "Oh thanks you for defending my honour", Georgia sourly huffs at Jamie.

"Baby she can wonder what you look like naked, but she isn't going to experience it or touch you, that pleasure is all mine", Jamie purrs.

"Really. Only if I grant you that pleasure", Georgia smugly states.

"But babe, you keep telling me over and over that you love how I touch you", Jamie wheedles with a smile on her face.

"Yes well Charlie and Joey don't need to know that", Georgia gruffly states embarrassed.

They all laugh at Georgia whose face has turned bright red from embarrassment. Georgia glares at them, and then she laughs as well. She is happy that she can relax and be herself and enjoy Jamie fully with her friends instead of having to be guarded.

Georgia knows that Jamie is out and proud and has no qualms about being affectionate with her in public. It is not that she is ashamed of being gay; it is just hard enough being a police officer without the gay taunts being thrown at you as well. Charlie's experience has made her wary, but saying that, Charlie does not care what people think of her and Joey's relationship anymore. They are happy and that is all that matters. Georgia thinks, 'if Charlie doesn't give a fuck, then neither should I!'


Their evening with Georgia and Jamie has been fun and relaxing. Now back at the beach house, Charlie and Joey are in Joey's room. Charlie is in the process of removing Joey's clothes; her lips kiss Joey's flesh as each new naked skin is revealed. Joey purrs contently as Charlie strips her clothes from her body. Charlie then manoeuvres Joey onto the bed.

Charlie stands in front of Joey and slowly rids herself of her clothes. She then climbs onto the bed and crawls up Joey's body to straddle her hips. Joey feels Charlie's moist hot centre gently touching her mound, sending an intense feeling of desire rippling through her body. Charlie leans down and kisses Joey's exposed neck whilst the palms of her hands move in circles over Joey's sensitive nipples causing Joey to cry out, "oh god Charlie."

Charlie chuckles into Joey's neck, her warm hands roam softly down Joey's toned body. Joey sharply inhales, arching her back under Charlie's exquisite torturous attention. Charlie kisses up Joey's neck to her jaw, then to Joey's lips. Joey feels Charlie's mouth make contact with hers. Charlie brushes the tip of her tongue across Joey's lips, barely touching them. Joey allows Charlie's tongue to enter and slowly caress the inside of her mouth. Joey's tongue in the meanwhile lightly teases Charlie's tongue until lust hit them hard sending their tongues into over drive.

They each moan into the other mouth, and then they end the kiss breathing hard. Charlie smiles at Joey then devours Joey's mouth in a searing deep sensual kiss. Charlie's tongue swirls inside Joey's moist warm mouth. Her hands are now lightly stroking Joey's hips, causing Joey to shiver with desire.

Joey gently places her hands on Charlie's shoulders and pushes Charlie slowly up. Once Charlie is upright, Joey cups Charlie's breasts and gently kneads them. Joey then gently strokes a finger over each of Charlie's nipples making them erect. Charlie arches into Joey's hands and grinds down onto Joey mound. "Fuck baby", Charlie moans.

Charlie tries to continue her exploration of Joey's suede soft skin only to falter as Joey's fingertips sweep sensually over and down her beautiful torso. Joey lightly caresses Charlie's pubic area causing Charlie to raise her hips. Joey slides the fingers of one hand between Charlie's legs. While the other hand strokes Charlie's breast. Charlie growls distracted, "hey my butchy girl, I'm doing you first", as her hips thrust in response to Joey's fingers.

With effort, Charlie grabs a hold of Joey's wrist and slowly draws her hand from between her legs. Charlie then proceeds to push Joey back down onto the bed. Once Joey's back hits the bed, Charlie kisses a fiery track down Joey's body. Charlie's burning light tasting strokes of her tongue elicits wonderful moans from Joey's lips. Charlie's lush silky hair brushes softly over Joey's hot skin. Charlie hoarsely whispers, "dear god Joey you're so beautiful."

Charlie butterfly kisses Joey's hips and down to her inner thighs. Joey's legs open wider in response and Charlie mouth softly covers Joey's clit. Charlie gently sucks on Joey's engorged bud while the fingertips of her right hand strokes up and down Joey's inner thigh.

Joey's body is going into overload from the wonderful sensations Charlie is causing. Joey moans in delight as Charlie plunges her tongue deep inside her. Joey can feel her orgasm rising in her, "Charlie faster", Joey pantingly pleas, her hips thrusting quicker.

Charlie withdraws her tongue and Joey whimpers. Charlie replaces her tongue with two fingers and flicks Joey's clit with her tongue causing Joey to cry out. Charlie fingers thrust and flutter inside Joey while her lips and tongue suck and lick Joey's responsive clit. Charlie's left hand slides over Joey's breasts helping to bring Joey to a mind blowing, body shaking orgasm. Joey arches into Charlie's hand and mouth as she comes screaming Charlie's name.

Charlie draws her mouth away from Joey's clit as she removes her fingers from inside of Joey. Joey weakly pulls Charlie up to her mouth kissing her deeply. She tastes herself on Charlie's lips and tongue. Joey rolls them over breaking the kiss and smiles lovingly at Charlie. She then kisses Charlie softly and then moves off her and the bed. This startles Charlie and she concernedly asks confused, "Joey where are you going?"

Joey gives Charlie a wicked grin. "I told you that I'd show you how butchy I am", she cockily states.

With that, Joey goes over to the wardrobe and after a few moments, she has gotten what she wants. Turning back to Charlie, she holds out to her what she has. Charlie slightly gasps and Joey struts over to the bed and hands it to Charlie. Joey grins at Charlie and huskily and teasingly demands, "put it on me woman."

Charlie looks at Joey's purple strap-on then looks at Joey then Charlie grins. Charlie takes care as she buckles it to Joey. Charlie can feel her clit throbbing and herself becoming wetter.

Once the strap-on is in place, Joey leans down and gives Charlie a passionate kiss. Joey lightly strokes Charlie's nipples, feeling them become as hard as diamonds. Joey then slides her right hand down Charlie's tan toned body to reach between her legs. Joey can feel that Charlie is very wet and ready. Joey removes her hand and opens the bedside draw and pulls out a bottle of lubricant. She pours some over 'her cock'. Joey quietly says, "honey sit on her knees.

Charlie moves to the middle of the bed and sits on her knees. Joey climbs onto the bed and positions herself behind Charlie. Joey gently whispers, "hon open your legs wider and lift up."

Charlie does what Joey asks and she feels one of Joey's hand on her hip. Joey guides the head of 'her cock' into Charlie's slicking opening. She slowly slides it in with Charlie carefully moving backwards to rest on Joey's thighs. They remain like this for a moment with Joey softly kissing Charlie's neck and putting her other hip on Charlie other hip. Joey softly utters, "take your time baby. Give yourself a good fuck."

Charlie leans slightly forward feeling it slide out, then Joey pulls Charlie back down again. Back and forwards, up and down, Charlie increases the tempo. Moan and panting, Charlie is being swept away, especially with Joey's hands softly caressing her neck and clit. Charlie has lost all sense of time, one moment she is at the sensual plateau. The next moment her world is being rocked by a powerful orgasm with her crying out, "fuck baby I'm coming!"

As Charlie calms down, Joey gently withdraws 'her cock' out of Charlie. Carefully lowering Charlie to the bed, she turns her over. Joey lies beside Charlie and slowly stirs Charlie's body back to life. Joey caresses Charlie's breasts, circling each nipple with her fingertip, making them stand to attention. With her lips and tongue, she traces down Charlie throat to her breasts, taking each sensitive nipple into her mouth in turn.

Charlie feels an ache between her legs and wetness starting to flow again. Charlie begs, "baby I need you in me."

Bracing herself on her arms, Joey gently enters Charlie. She starts out slowly moving her hips, 'her cock' sliding in and out easily. In a few moments, Charlie starts to match pace with her lover. Soon they are moving as one, with Charlie quickly moving towards another orgasm. As it hits, Joey keeps fucking Charlie through it. Charlie feels herself getting tighter and tighter with Joey knowing to stay inside her.

Charlie is breathing heavily looking intently at Joey, who gazes adoringly back into her eyes. Joey kisses Charlie tenderly and starts to rock her hips once again. Charlie does not think she has it in her to come again. However, she is shocked when her body starts to respond and she once again matches tempo with Joey.

Joey slowly brings Charlie to the edge, but stops just short of Charlie coming. She expertly teases Charlie until Charlie begs and pleas, "Joey please!"

Joey quickens her tempo, thrusting hard into Charlie. Joey tightly gasps, "don't come yet honey."

Charlie stammers out really needing to come, "I'll try baby."

Joey thrusts faster and harder into Charlie both of them moaning and panting loudly. Then all of a sudden, Charlie grips tight to Joey's back and stiffly arches herself into Joey. They both cry out as an orgasm rips through the both of them with such power that Charlie can feel Joey's pleasure deep inside her.

When Charlie recovers from their intense lovemaking, Joey lazily kisses Charlie and grins at her. "See I am a butchy girl", Joey happily tells her.

"You're more of a soft butchy girl", Charlie lightly retorts stroking Joey's face.

"Soft", Joey exclaims. "Feel this", she suggestively remarks taking Charlie's hand and putting it on 'her cock'.

Charlie laughs, "well babe at least I know you won't suffer brewers droop, performance anxiety or premature ejaculation", as she slides her hand up and down Joey's purple 'love muscle'.