Jack pulled Abbie away from him and looked into her deep, chocolate eyes that were wet with tears. He raised his thumb to her face and wiped away a tear that was beginning to slide down her cheek. She closed her eyes, the intimate touch making her feel loved and warm inside. She hadn't felt that way in a very long time, but being around Jack did that to her. She felt safe in his office, in his presence.

"Abbie, what did you say?" Jack asked me, his voice cracking as he did so, and forcing me to open my eyes again.

I looked at him and took in the look on his face at that point. His trademark furrowed brow, his dark eyes, and his half smirk. I looked down quickly to gather my thoughts, and then looked up again to repeat what I had just said before.

"Jack, I think I'm falling in love with you," I answered, hating the way my voice sounded. So meek and innocent, like I didn't know what I was feeling. I knew damn well what I was feeling, and it was love and desire and a million other things all at once. The feeling was incredible, it made me feel like nothing was impossible, that I could do anything because I loved him and it felt so right. But what if he doesn't feel the same way? I would be devastated, and I would have to get a new job because I wouldn't be able to face the embarrassment.

"That's what I thought you said," Jack said, his voice becoming gravelly once again, the way it sounds when he's all business.

He just looked at me, his eyes looking me up and down, not making me self conscious but very aware of myself. As I was trying to think of something clever to say to bring an air of humor into the thick, tense room, Jack stepped forward and pulled me into him. His lips were soft and his touch was gentle. The kiss was slow at first, but became heated almost instantly. His teeth softly grazed my lips, and I moaned with complete satisfaction. God, he was an amazing kisser, I thought to myself. His one hand was in my hair, the other was on the small of my back making nonsense shapes with his fingers. His tongue was running over my lips, and I slowly opened my mouth. His tongue and mine danced, and I brought myself even closer to him so that I could feel the warmth emanating from this wonderful man. A man that had such prestige, such confidence, and so many other admirable qualities was kissing me with such passion, if I didn't sit down soon, my legs were just going to fold under me like a cheap card table. The kiss slowed down considerably and his mouth began working its way to my jaw line.

            He placed small, feather like kisses along it, and I moaned once again. Had I known the kind of affect Jack McCoy could have on me, I would have admitted the way I felt a long time ago. He pulled away and just looked at me, his eyes brazen with a look of passion, lust, desire, and pure sex. I wanted to see that look for the rest of my days, its ability already having an affect on me. I felt the sexiest I have ever felt, and I wanted him to just continue. Keep kissing me to the point that I feel numb inside. I smiled, nervously, and he smiled back at me.

"Abbie, I think I'm falling in love with you, too," Jack said, his voice bringing me back to reality. I couldn't control the lone tear that fell down my face. He wiped it away and sat down on the couch, bringing me with him. He put his arm around me and pulled me into him. I put my head on Jack's chest and closed my eyes. I fell asleep in a matter of minutes. When I woke up, the clock said 4:53 a.m. I looked up at Jack, who was asleep, his head on the back of the couch. He snored, lightly, and his face looked angelic. He just looked sweet and innocent, and she was struck with a sudden thought of how her children would look. They would be beautiful children, that's for sure. She realized that Jack had a lot of work to finish and she shook him lightly. His eyes opened and he squinted against the bright light of the desk lamp.

"Jack, you have to finish this disposition. You have to be at court for 8 a.m.," I said, making sure he realized that he had a lot left to accomplish.

He stood up and stretched like a cat, yawning as he did so. He stepped forward and gave me a quick kiss before going into work mode almost instantly.

"Abbie, can you get me some more coffee? That's what I was trying to do when you came in with life altering news," Jack told me, the smile he wore reaching his eyes.

"Sorry, Jack," I answered, "I'll go get you some."

"Abbie, you know I'm kidding, right?" He asked, the smile disappearing.

I just smiled my brightest smile, and began laughing before saying, "Of course I am, Jack, now get to work."

He just laughed and began writing furiously on his legal pad. He was glad that Abbie had told him about how she was feeling, because he felt the same way. He couldn't wait to see the direction this would go in, but he was looking forward to it. As long as he had Abbie on his side, he was sure whatever else he faced would be a hell of a lot easier than it would be without her.

To Be Continued