Last nights conversation with Johnny left Baby feeling uneasy. She thought if she slept on it, it would make more sense to her. But, of course it didn't. It seemed to be all she thought about. She tried watching television but soon that deemed hopeless. She even tried working on her article again but that to was a failure. She had to convince herself that today was a new day and she didn't need to stress on yesterday. She had to go into work today with a better head on her shoulders then she had the day before. Patrick let her off early to relax, not to get a tensed up. She had to hide it. So with her briefcase in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other she headed into work.

"Are we better this morning?" Patrick asked Baby as he reached her cubicle.

"Much better. Thanks for yesterday. I really needed it." Baby told him knowing it didn't help her at all.

"Well, we got a busy day planned. Hope you are up to it." Patrick told Baby with an enthusiastic smile.

"Keep me busy." Baby told him. She just needed to throw herself into work today.

"Alright get your things and let's go. You're with me today." Patrick said as he motioned her toward the elevator.

Patrick and Baby had to head up the governor elections. The elections were today and they had to be right there in the middle of it to keep the town updated. Who knows when she might make it home today? They had to stick around till the winner was announced so they could get it to the presses. No telling when that will be.

This is just what Baby needed. She needed to keep herself busy and her mind of Johnny. She knew Patrick could help her. He seemed to always make her laugh and have a good time even while she was at work. Amanda would always fuss at her wanting to know why she never gave Patrick a chance. Baby could never give her a really solid reason why. She would just say "Amanda he is my boss," which that got to sound like a broken record.

"Oh, it's going to be a long day." Patrick said as he leaned back in his chair at their press table.

"It looks that way." Baby agreed as she looked around at the crowded conference room. "When do you think the polls will close?"

"I would say around supper time. Then again who knows some might be open late." Patrick responded. "You want some coffee?"

"Yeah that sounds good." Baby told him.

"A little milk and a lot of sugar?" Patrick tried to remember how she liked her coffee.

"That's right."

"Alright be right back." With a wink Patrick was off to the refreshment table.

"Fight harder, huh? Well, I don't see you fighting so hard, Baby. I don't see you running up to Daddy, telling him I'm your guy."

"I will, but with my father it's complicated."

"I don't believe you Baby! I don't believe you ever had any intention of tellin' him."

"Hello! Anybody home?" Baby looked up to see Patrick standing over her with her coffee. "Where is your mind at?"

"Oh sorry. I just zoned out for a minute." Baby couldn't believe she let her mind slip onto Johnny again.

"No time to be zoning out. The representatives are about to get up and speak for each candidate. Better be on your toes." Patrick told her as he took a sip of his coffee. "Figured we would stop in and vote on lunch. Maybe take an extra long lunch just as long as we are back here around three or so."

"Yeah, that sounds fine." Baby responded.

Baby and Patrick made it back to the news room about 9:30 p.m. The polls had closed at six and the ballots were counted and the winner announced almost at 8:30. Patrick and Baby had to get their interviews and then get the story back to the office and ready for publication.

"I don't know about you but I am sure tired. I think we need to call it a night. What do you say?" Patrick asked Baby as he twirled her chair around to him.

"You know, that sounds good." Baby agreed.

It was probably a little after ten before Baby made it home. Her tail feathers were dragging. Today had been a long and stressful day. She just wanted to go up and soak in a nice hot bath and climb into bed.

She made it to her front door as she heard someone calling her from behind. "Baby." She turned to see Johnny standing there.

"What are you doing here?" Baby asked him as she unlocked her door.

"Can I come in?" He asked her.

"Sure." Baby said as Johnny followed her in.

"I was hoping you would be home." He told her as he watched her lay her briefcase and purse on the table.

"I had a long day today with the elections and all." She said as she rubbed the small of her back. "Figured I would be out later than this."

"If you're tired I can come back some other time." He said not really wanting to leave.

"No you are fine. Sit down." She offered as she took a seat next to him on the sofa.

"I just felt like we left things a little weird between us last night. I wanted to come by and make sure everything was okay." He reached for her hand. "Is it?"

Baby's heart pulsated at Johnny's touch. "Yes, everything is fine."

"Good, I was worried." Johnny confided in her. "I couldn't keep you out of my mind today. I have something I want you to hear. You have a record player?"

"Yes, on the cabinet by the door." Baby pointed.

Johnny walked over to his jacket and pulled out a record. He slipped the sleeve off and placed it on the record players. "There are a lot of things I want to say but maybe this will say most of it for me."

He turned toward her and he motioned for him to come to him. She hesitated until she heard the song that was coming through the speakers. Cry to Me was a temptation she couldn't handle. Johnny reached out for her when she got close. "Dance with me."

Baby placed her arms around his neck. Johnny began to rock his hips toward Baby's as he put his hands on the small of her back. Baby closed her eyes and moved with the music. She knew Johnny could feel how tense she was when he whispered "relax" in her ear. Their hips began to rock more as tears were forming in Baby's eyes. She felt at home in his arm and she felt like he knew it.

"You feel so good in my arms again." Johnny slowly leaned Baby back for a dip.

As he pulled her up their eyes met and he kissed her gently on her nose. He then noticed her tears and quickly wiped them away. He could feel Baby relaxing up against him. He held tightly to her as their body's moved in rhythm.

Baby couldn't speak. All she could do was move her body with Johnny's and feel the passion creeping up between them. Her heart was pounding out of her chest as Johnny's hands roamed her back. She looked up to Johnny to see him smiling sweetly down at her.

"I see you still got it in you." Johnny whispered as she tracked the line of her neck with his finger.

"I learned from the best." Baby's heart pounded even harder now.

Johnny placed soft kisses down Baby's neck. His kisses were hot to the touch but sent her body tingling. "Johnny."

Johnny lifted his head only to meet Baby's. He seized the inviting moment and crushed his lips against hers. Baby made no attempt to resist him. She wanted it more than he would ever know.

It was a long kiss, a kiss that had hid itself for nine long years. It was full of passion and desire. Both were at piece now as it crept into their bodies. They had fought the temptation long enough. It was time to subside to it.

"See what you still do to me," He asked her as his breaths were rapid, "after all these years?"

Baby seen the desire in his eyes. "I have a pretty good idea."

Johnny formed a little grin as he kissed the top of Baby's hand. "My life changed at Kellerman's that summer. It changed for the better."

With that he led Baby into her bedroom and gently laid her on the bed. "Let me show you how much I missed you."