Elie walked into the bedroom as she got ready for work. She smiled at how Bradin looked when he slept. She walked up to the bed.

"Brae? Bradin?" she whispered softly. He groaned. "Baby, I'm leaving for work." He pulled her down onto the bed. He layed her down and layed on top of her and kissed her passionately. "Bradin," she said, "I need to go."

"Fuck work. Stay home," he said pulling away and looking down at her.

"The girls are counting on me," she said, "I promised them I'd teach them something new today."

"Baby," he whined, "Please?"

"I'll get a day off soon. I promise."

"Fine." He kissed her deeply for a minutes and then she pulled away. "I love you."

"I love you, too," she said, "Now I have to go."

Bradin moved off of her and watched her get up. He placed his head on his pillow and watched her. "Have a good day, beautiful," he said before she walked out the door.

She looked back at him and smiled. "You too, baby." He smiled as she walked out of the bedroom. As he lied there, he thought about doing something special for her that night when she got home from teaching several dance classes.

Elie got home around five that day and shut the door behind her. She turned to walk into the apartment when she found Bradin in front of her making her jump. "I'm sorry," he told her, "I didn't mean to scare you."

"It's fine," she said softly.

"Hey. Whats wrong?" he asked worriedly.

"I'm so tired," she said.

She watched as he leaned in and kissed her with passion. "Put your bags down," he whispered as he continued to kiss her.

"Why?"

"Just do it. I have a surprise planned," he told her.

"Another one?"

"I love you. And, I love to surprise you. I've been planning this all day."

She placed her bags down and he lifted her into his arms. He started walking towards their dining area. "What are you up to?"

"I cooked you the best meal you could ever have in your lifetime."

"Why?" she asked as she was placed in a chair.

He knelt down in front of her and held her hands in his. "Because since we've been living together for a few weeks, you've done everything. You need a break and I did this for you. There's more. Just... not today." He kissed her softly.

She watched as he stood up and walked into the kitchen. He came back out with two plates and placed one in front of her. He walked to the opposite side of her, set his plate down, and sat down in the chair. He took out a package of matches and took one out. He lit it up and then lit the candle on the table.

As they ate, the doorbell rang. Elie moved to get up. "Stay. I'll get it," Bradin said. He got up and walked to the door. He opened it to find a middle aged man standing there. "Can I help you?" Bradin asked.

"I'm looking for Elie Connolly," he said.

Bradin let the man in and walked back to Elie. "Baby, there's a man here to see you."

Elie got up and walked out to the living room where she stood shocked. "What are you doing here?"