She woke up with an arm around her. Sometime in the night they had entangled themselves together. Being the first one awake she didn't want to disturb Brock so she lay there, watching him sleep. What were they doing? She didn't know, but she knew one thing for certain being with him alone without the scrutiny of the world made her happy. They had settled into a routine. They would prepare breakfast together, turn on reruns of gunsmoke as they are, then they would enjoy the lake. It was peaceful and serene. They had yet to talk about anything remotely close to figuring out the change that was occurring and she would not be the one to broach the subject. This was a new them. They didn't argue, or fight anymore. They had finally seemed to let go of the past. Here they only lived in the present. She looked at his sleeping form again and smiled when he began to stir.

"Morning."

"How long have you been awake." He pulled her closer to him.

"Not long." He kissed her softly and continued his hold on her. "We should probably get breakfast going."

"I got my breakfast right here." She slapped him playfully.

"Not this morning sargaent. I need to shower." She untangled herself from him and stood. grabbing clothes from the dresser as she spoke." Then we are going to go outside. I wanna enjoy a day on the lake."

"Fine." He smiled."but don't lock the door. I need to brush my teeth and I too need a shower." She walked into the bathroom laughing at that. He was incorrigible. She turned the knob , hearing the shower roar to life. Stripping her clothes she let the feel of the water wash away any worries she may have had. She heard the door open a few moments later followed by Brock's foot steps as he made his way to the toilet. She heard him emptying his bladder a few seconds later.

"Couldn't you have peed before I got in the shower."

"What's the fun in that? Then I wouldn't get to get a sneak peek."

"Brock!"

"What. I'm a man. Besides. This is what we do now. Besides. I'm joining you in a few minutes anyway."

"But.."

"Shower only Reba. I promise I'll be on my best behavior."

"I bet."

"Watch me. "She saw the shower door open and watched as he stepped inside.

... ...

After their shower which to her surprise was as he said a shower only they ate breakfast and we're currently watching gunsmoke. They were 3 episodes deep when thunder clapped outside followed by heavy rainfall.

"We best get the candles before the lights ..." in that moment the power shut off." Go out."

" where are they?"

"Should be in the top kitchen drawer."

"I found them." He retrieved the candles and lit 2 setting them on the table. "So much for our day on the lake."

"Yeah." She said standing to look out the door of the lake house. She felt him walk behind her and smiled when he placed his arm on her shoulder.

"So powers out , looks like it's just you and me and our thoughts. "

"Well it could be worse. Is there any cards in this place?"

"I think I may have saw a deck while finding the candles. Rummy or poker?"

"Definitely rummy. You get the cards and I'll get the beer."

"Deal."

...

3 hrs later

"You have to take the whole board Reba. I've explained this."

"I don't need the whole board brick. I just need the last card on the board."

"That's cheating."

"Not according to daddy."

"Your daddy cheats. The rules of the game are.."

"Will you shut up about the rules. I'll take the whole board then."

"Thank you."

"I was just tryna save you from getting ..." she mumbled

"Save me from getting what?" Then he watched in amazement as she used almost every card in her hand making spreads. She was now down to 3 cards. How the hell.

"Whooped."

"How the hell Reba."

"Daddy taught me to play. I tried telling you to let me take the one card."

"Damn. Maybe I should have chose poker."

"Wouldn't help." She laughed as she watched him take his turn. He discarded and she jumped with glee when she picked up 1 card that didn't match her hand. Laying down her 3 sevens she discarded the 9. "I'm out."

"What."

"The game is over."

"Cards was a very bad idea."

"Your just a sore loser. " she looked around for her beer."next time we need to tell the detectives to bring more beer. 1 six pack is seriously not enough . " she stood gathering the cards and clearing the table. Walking by the window she peaked out to see if the rain has started to dissipate or not. "Rain is still coming down pretty heavy. I'd say we're stuck inside for a hot minute." He followed suit, walking behind her to the kitchen.

"Is that such a bad thing?"

"Well no." She turned looking at him and was surprised when he picked her up, throwing his hand under her legs and carried her to the bedroom. "Brock what are you doing?"

"Giving the winner her prize."

"Put me down Brock. "

"I'm gonna put you down." He kicked the door closed behind him and gently set her on the bed. Grabbing the two new candles and placing them in the candlestick holders he lit them. The room only partially illuminated but it was enough.

"Brock what are you?" He shushed her with a kiss.

"If you don't know by now Reba , your never gonna know." She laughed.

"It's mid day." She argued and he sat beside her pulling her onto his lap so that she straddled him.

"And we have no place to be. No kids to tend too. It's coming a thunderstorm and the power is out. You got any better ideas?" He kissed her again tenderly this time framing her face with his hands. She got lost in the slow rhythm. This was feverish yet soft. Needy but so restrained. He broke the kiss and pulled back. Looking into her eyes, he gave her a chance to say no. She allowed him to continue. Slowly he unzipped her hoodie and removed it from her torso. His mouth finding her neck and gently suckling once he had access. He grabbed her tank top, and she lifted her arms letting him discard that garment as well. His mouth began peppering kisses along her jawline, before he captured her mouth in his. Their tongues dueled for dominance but at a slow rate. Pulling back once more he marveled at her body. Clad in only her Bra and jeans. He made quick work of his own shirt and when he undid the clasp on her bra he admired her body, soaking in the beauty before him. She stood up and they both discarded their remaining garments. With nothing between them now Brock kissed her, with lovers strokes. Turning her body he slowly etched her to the bed. When she lay back he kissed her one last time before traveling down her body. Kissing up her thighs he teased her until he reach her core. She moaned when his lips and tongue found her center most sensitive spot. She expected him to be feverish but just as there kisses he took his time. It was erotic on another level. More intimate than just the sex they had before. She moaned again in pleasure from his ministrations , and satisfied she would be ready for him he kissed his way up her body. He was already hard and wanting but he wanted to show his love. He did not rush. Taking her mouth in his he kissed her while lining up with her core. He broke the kiss so he could look at her as he entered her. Their eyes locked as he entered slowly, which elicited a moan from Reba. He slowly rocked , his hands, one on her side and the other holding himself up. He lazily withdrew and re entered , causing both their body temperatures to rise quickly. He only increased his rhythm a little. Not wanting to shorten their love making. Every nerve ending she had was on edge. She could feel fire spreading over body. Her breath hitching every so often from the effects. They kissed so deeply it scared her. There souls seemingly moved as one. They kissed lazy kisses and looked in each other's eyes. Drawing pleasure from the others pleasure. Moans and breathy sounds were all that could be heard. The pace was a steady rhythm as they neared the edge of the abyss where pleasure was most high. He kissed her again, feeling the tale tale signs she was so close to the edge. He himself didn't know how much longer he would last. He pulled back looking at her as he felt her walls begin to contract. Her eyes firmly shut.He leaned down whispering into her ear.

"Look at me Reba. Open your eyes.i want to look at you when you cum." She moaned hard .

She looked at him. Just as the first wave hit her. There eyes locked as they both finally came undone. It was euphoric and unlike anything they had experienced in a long time. A single tear rolled down her cheek as she took in this moment. They had not had sex. This wasn't simple libido needing a fix. They had made love to one another. Raw emotion guiding them. He made no move to pull out just yet. Instead her pulled her up cradling her for a moment. He kissed her multiple times. Trailing his hand up her back drawing lazy circles and lines. Pulling back one final time he lay her down and withdrew from her. Laying beside her. She looked at him. Neither spoke for fear of ruining the moment. Their fingers interlaced and they lay there till they each fell asleep.