A/N – Hi everyone! Here's the next chapter…hope you enjoy! Thanks to Jenn and Kim for beta-ing, and please, please, PLEASE review, I love getting your opinions and thoughts! Even if it's really, really short! Honestly, they make my day. Enjoy!
The week went by quickly as Sam fit right into the family like a glove. He and Delia got along fabulously, and Ephram looked upon him as a baby brother. He slept in Ephram's room, and he and Delia babysat him during the day. Dr. Brown was at ease, and even a little saddened when he found that the week was coming to an end. He and Nina had only talked once on the phone, and it was very briefly. It sounded like she was having a great time, but it was evident that she did miss her son quite a bit.
On the morning of the last day, Dr. Brown sat at the kitchen table in his usual routine, when he heard a rapping on the door. He shook his head, talk about dèja vu. When he opened the door, Nina stood there; looking relaxed, ecstatic and beautifully tanned. He shook his head; such thoughts should not be thought so early in the morning.
"Andy! I know it's early, but we took the early flight back, I missed Sam." She grinned, and then bashfully continued, "He's still sleeping, isn't he?"
Dr. Brown laughed, "Yeah, he is. It's 7 o'clock in the morning, Nina, no kid is up for at least a 50 mile radius."
Nina shrugged, "Well, I'll be here when he is."
"Sit down while you wait…do you want anything to eat?" Dr. Brown asked.
"Oh no, we ate on the plane. So how'd it go? Did he behave for you?" Nina asked, sitting down at the kitchen table.
"Oh, he was fabulous. Any other time you need babysitting done, feel free to ask, we'd love to do it." Dr. Brown smiled.
"Thank you, I'm glad it went well." Nina smiled back.
There was another awkward silence.
"Andy – "
"Nina – "
Both tried to break it and laughed as they spoke at the same time. Nina motioned for him to go first.
"Nina, I know something's wrong. And I don't want to pry, but please, if you need someone to talk to, I'm here." Dr. Brown said softly, taking her hand.
Nina avoided his eyes, and then sighed.
"Do you want to know everything?" she asked quietly.
"Only if you want me to." Dr. Brown replied.
"Alright, well, you know that Carl and I aren't together anymore." Nina started, and when Dr. Brown nodded, she continued. "It wasn't just because we had differences or anything…it was because he was having an affair. With a man."
"Oh my…Nina, I'm so sorry." Dr. Brown said.
Nina's heart pounded, and she wished that she could end it there, but deep down inside, she knew that she couldn't.
"Well…that's not all. Really, the marriage was going to end anyway, things weren't going well. He wasn't being truthful, but neither was I." Nina looked up at Dr. Brown, and noticed that he looked puzzled.
"How so, Nina?" Dr. Brown asked, confused.
"Because I have feelings for you," she whispered, looking down at the table.
There was a silence as Dr. Brown processed what he had just been told, and after a minute he looked at Nina.
"You…you have feelings for me?" Dr. Brown murmured.
Nina stood up and walked to the door.
"Oh, I knew I shouldn't have said anything. I didn't want to ruin our friendship…of course you don't feel the same way about me, I mean, you never lead me on or anything and –" Nina rambled, tears coming to her eyes.
As she was talking, Dr. Brown got up from the table and walked over to her. He put his hand up for her to stop.
"Nina?" he said softly.
She nodded.
"I feel the exact same way," he whispered, putting his hand on her cheek.
She didn't have any time to process this as he leaned in and kissed her.
Nina's head was spinning; it was the most amazing kiss she had ever had. She was quickly brought back to Earth though by a voice from the other side of the kitchen.
"Dad?"