Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters you may recognize.

Changing rating to R, so be careful, but not just for this chapter, later ones will be too. For G/C be patient, they are coming soon, also more of N/S and Warrick.

Monday morning continued.....

She rolled over onto her left side. Sleep was just beginning to release her body as the morning sunlight began to creep around the window blinds. Her eyes were half open as she reached her right hand out and felt nothing but the emptiness of the bed next to her. She slowly raised herself up on one elbow and looked around the dimly lit room. A loud crash turned her attention towards the door. It was slightly open, but it was just enough to let her know that the kitchen light was on. She sat up on the edge of the bed and began to put her robe on when the door opened.

"Good morning." Nick was pushing the door open with his shoulder as he was carrying a tray.

Sara looked up at him as he walked towards the bed. "You made breakfast for me." She flashed a big smile at him as he set the tray down on the bed.

"Us," he responded. "I made breakfast for us."

"That's even better." Sara fluffed up the pillows against the headboard and they sat next to each other. She leaned against his shoulder as he reached for the tray.

"And just what have you prepared for us this morning?"

"Well, let's see," Nick set the tray across his lap. "We have some eggs, bacon, toast, juice and fresh fruit."

"Ooh," Sara leaned forward. "Fresh fruit? I hope it's strawberries and cream. You know how I love strawberries and cream."

A red blush covered Nick's face as he turned his gaze down. "Yea..., yea," he stuttered. "I know you love them, but I think we used all the strawberries last night."

"Darn," Sara said, the dissappointment showing in her voice.

Nick looked at Sara with a mischieveous look on his face. "We still have plenty of whipped cream left."

"I guess that means then we have plans for this afternoon then," Sara said as she reached for a piece of bacon and began to playfully feed Nick.

"Well, I was planning on taking a shower later," Nick said anticipating Sara's answer.

"Hmmm, that sounds like a good idea." Sara leaned back up against the pillows and looked up into Nick's eyes. "After the whipped cream of course."

"Of course," replied Nick. He shoved the partially empty tray aside and leaned over Sara and smoothed the hair away from her face before kissing her.

"Best sick day I've ever had," Nick whispered as they took each other in their arms.

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The steam from the hot water filled the bathroom like a thick fog. The water from the shower cascaded down on Nick and Sara as they enjoyed its warmth.

"Mmmmmm, that feels sooooooo good," Nick moaned, his eyes closed in pleasure as Sara rubbed the back of his neck and shoulders, the lather from the soap filling her hands.

"I'm sure it does," Sara said as she leaned her body against Nick's. "My turn now."

"My pleasure," responded Nick as he turned to face Sara. He took the soap from her hand and pulled her in closer to him. "How about if I start here?" Nick asked as he started nibbling on Sara's lower lip, the water dripping from his face on to hers.

Sara began kissing Nick when a look of bewilderment came over her face. She placed her hands on Nick's chest and pushed herself away. "Did you hear something?" she asked, listening intently as she hoped to hear the sound again.

"Only my heart beating," Nick said as reached towards Sara.

"Nick, I'm serious." She brushed his hand off her shoulder and opened the shower door. She stepped out, reaching for a towel as the water created a pool on the floor at her feet. Nick turned the water off and stepped out behind her, not hiding the dissappointment on his face.

"Sara, I," he started.

"Nick be quiet," she interuppted him. Nick didn't say anything more and directed his eyes towards the ceiling, watching the steam as it rolled across it, knowing Sara would have to satisfy herself that the noise she might have heard was nothing before they could continue their shower.

Sara wrapped the towel around herself and walked to the bathroom door and quietly opened it. She carefully listened for anything out of the ordinary. Only after being sure that she had heard nothing did she close the door and return her attention back to Nick. She slowly walked back towards Nick and stopped next to him, dropping her towel to the floor. "Shall we continue where we left off?" she asked as she stepped back into the shower.

"Most definately," responded Nick as he followed. "I think I missed a spot with the soap." He shut the shower door behind him as Sara turned the water back on. He stood behind her as Sara took his hands and wrapped them around her waist.

"Don't let go," she said as she let the water run down her face.

"I won't."