January 15th, 2003

A New Year was upon them. It was basically a new life for her. She was happy. It had been a long time since Alex was happy. Jimmy was treating her well even though people at the station were still warning her of his past. Alex didn't care. She knew all about his past. Hell, his ex wife…one of his ex wives, was her best friend. Alex stood in front of the door and knocked.

"Coming." Jimmy threw his dishtowel down and opened the door. His face immediately brightened up, "Hey!"

"Hey." She smiled at him, "Thought I'd come by. I hope I'm not interrupting anything." Jimmy shook his head and let her in.

"Absolutely not." He said. "I was actually thinking about you."

"You were?" She removed her jacket.

"Yeah. There's a few things we need to talk about." Jimmy said. Alex's smile faded. They needed to talk about something? That couldn't be good. Talking never led to good things.

"What kind of few things?" Alex asked.

"Let me pour a couple glasses of wine." Jimmy said walking into the kitchen. Alex took in a deep breath and sat down on the couch. "I just picked this bottle up yesterday."

"Great." He bought wine to celebrate their breakup. He walked back in and handed her a glass of red wine, "Thanks."

"No problem." Jimmy sat down next to her with a smile.

"Okay, Jimmy…I can't do this." Alex put her glass down.

"Can't do what?" Jimmy frowned slightly.

"If you're going to break up with me, then go ahead just do it. Don't be sitting here smiling and sipping wine when you're gonna do that, okay?" She growled. Jimmy looked at her oddly.

"What? I'm breaking up with you?" He asked. Alex nodded.

"Yes. You are aren't you?" She asked. He chuckled softly.

"No I'm not breaking up with you." Jimmy said. Alex stared at him.

"You're not?" She asked, "Then why do you want to talk?"

"Because I want to tell you that I love you." Jimmy said. Alex's heart stopped beating in her chest. "I know, my track record for all of this isn't too good, but it's different now. I'm different."

"I'm speechless." She whispered. Alex never had anyone say I love you to her before. "How do you know that you love me?"

"Because my heart pounds every time I think about you. When I know I'm going to be seeing you I get really excited. I just can't get you out of my head." Jimmy said. "I want to be with you." Alex blushed deeply.

"You want to have sex with me." She said.

"No I don't." Jimmy said, "I want to take my time and Make love to you." Alex ran her hand through her hair, "And I've made you feel uncomfortable haven't I?"

"No. Not at all." She smiled at him; "It just took me off guard. I've never had any one tell me that they loved me before."

"Then I'll never stop saying it." Jimmy winked, "I know you're best friends with Kim and you've heard a lot of stories, Just…I promise I've changed. Give me a chance." Alex chuckled.

"I will give you a chance." She said, "I um…I love you, Jimmy." Jimmy smiled softly and leaned over. He kissed her softly. "Maybe this will work out after all." He chuckled.

"Yeah, I will make sure it does, Alex." Jimmy said. They had said it. Saying I love you always changed a relationship.

January 29th, 2003

Alex stepped into the shop. She needed to find something in the lingerie section. She wasn't really sure what to get though. She had never bought anything like this before. She was starting to get antsy in her relationship with Jimmy. She really wanted to make love to him. It was taking too long.

"May I help you ma'am?" Janet, the salesclerk, asked Alex.

"I ah…I don't know." Alex blushed, "I'm looking for something…"

"Something. What kind of something?" Janet chuckled.

"Okay, well…I need something sexy." She blushed again.

"Okay." Janet laughed and looked through the racks, "Is this something sexy for someone special to see for the first time or not?" Alex chuckled nervously.

"Am I that obvious?" She asked. Janet nodded.

"Just a tad, but I'm used to it." She said, "All right. I'm thinking something in a baby blue colour would be nice to bring out your eyes."

"I don't think he'll be looking at my eyes." Alex said.

"Very true." Janet smiled. "Okay, how about this?" She pulled out a light blue teddy. "It exenterates the breasts and it clips down on the garter right here." Alex cleared her throat.

"It um…It looks complicated." She mumbled.

"It's not really." Janet said, "There's a snap here here and here. Would you like to try it on? No man could turn this down."

"N-No…I'll take it. It's fine. I just want to get out of here." Alex said. Janet chuckled as she went up to the front.

"I understand. Let me throw in some of these panty hose for you as well. They go with the garment." She said. Alex nodded.

"That's fine." Alex mumbled. Boy was she embarrassed.

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Alex's hands were shaking as she slid on her panty hose. She couldn't believe she was going to make an ass out of herself. She was completely out of character for her. Jimmy better appreciate all that she's doing.

"I am nuts." She shook her head making sure she didn't miss and snaps. She clipped it on the garter belts and looked in the mirror. "Christ…" She giggled softly. The doorbell rang. "Oh lord. Jimmy??"

"Ah, yeah." He said as He stood outside the door.

"Hold on a minute." Alex grabbed a matchbook and started to light all of the candles she had around the living room.

"Alex?" Jimmy scratched his neck; "Can I come in?"

"Yeah. Um…okay." Alex looked at herself in the mirror. She took in a deep breath. This was it. Alex opened the door and Jimmy's eyes widened.

"Oh…My…God." Jimmy's heart at stopped in his chest.

"Come in." Alex whispered.

"I d-don't think I can move." He mumbled. Alex bit her lip.

"D-DO you like? I can change." She said.

"I l-love." His eyes finally drifted up to her eyes. "Wow…This is too much." Jimmy looked around the apartment, "Why all this?" Alex locked the door behind them and smiled softly.

"Because I'm ready to make love to you and I wanted to make this special." Alex said. Jimmy smiled as he looked at her.

"I don't deserve all of this." Jimmy whispered. Alex started to unbutton his shirt.

"Yes you do. We've waited. We both deserve this." Alex whispered. Jimmy nodded and put his hands on her slender hips. He leaned down and kissed Alex softly. She wrapped her arms around his neck as they lowered their bodies onto the couch. He began to kiss her neck. Sure they have made out before, but this was different. The sexual energy was amazing.

"I've been waiting for a long time to do this." Jimmy looked up at her as she pushed his shirt off. "Are you want this?"

"Oh yes." Alex whispered, "I need you to make love to me."

"Good." Jimmy whispered. Soon, all of their clothes were off and they were feeling every inch of each other's bodies. Both admired the piece of art that was before them. They couldn't believe they were doing this, but they were so ready for each other. Alex cried out as Jimmy entered her body. All the emotion and feelings coursing through their bodies was almost too much to bear. Jimmy uttered her name as they made love. Soon, they both were crying out each other's name in a fit of passion. They had never experienced love quite like that before.