I do not own any of the JE characters. I wish I owned Ranger to do with what I please…but I sadly do not. I make no money off of this.

There is some Spanish in the story. I have provided you translations at the bottom. I hope my grammar isn't too bad!

"Babe, you're gonna be the death of me." Steph smiled. But inwardly she was panicking. She might be the death of Ranger, but Diego was going to be the death of her!

Chapter 5

Steph pushed aside all doubts and fears as the Merrymen loaded up the boxes into the waiting truck. She was going to the Batcave! A goofy grin crept across her face, the Batcave…wow. Ranger looked up and chuckled. Steph looked ridiculous standing there with a big grin on her face. Her eyes swept over to him, and the grin got even wider. Ranger had taken off his shirt, and his bare muscles were gleaming with sweat. He looked like a god to Steph.

"Babe, you're staring again." Steph snapped out of her trance with a blink and checked her mouth for drool. Ranger grinned at her. "Ready to go?"

Steph nodded and dove into his waiting car. "You bet! So, we are actually going to the Batcave?" Cal and Tank laughed and said goodbye, that they would meet them at the house. Ranger got into the car and kissed Steph's forehead.

"Yes…we are going to the Batcave."

The house sat up on a hill with a long driveway. There was a gate that ran the perimeter. Ranger swiped a tag at the gate, and it opened. Steph stared in wonder at the giant house that drew nearer.

Ranger smiled and parked. "You will get a key tag for the gate. Welcome to the Batcave." He gave Steph a set of house keys and explained to her the security features. Then came the tour. The house had a total of six large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The Master bedroom was the biggest. There was also two office size rooms, a large living room, and gigantic, kitchen with a separate alcove that acted for the dining area. Though, much to Steph's surprise, none of the rooms were furnished.

"Ranger, why isn't there any furniture?" Ranger grinned.

"Babe, I was hoping you could do that with me. This is your home too now. I want you to have a say." He chuckled. "My credit card is at your disposal." Steph grinned back and hugged him. This was a dream come true. Making a home with Ranger…could things get any better?

Bobby walked into the living room. "Hey boss, hi bomber, Lester and I just arrived. Bomber, you sure do have a lot of stuff."

Steph grinned and lightly punched his arm. "Yeah, but I'm allowed to. After all, I'm a woman." Cal snorted as he set a box of clothes down. Ranger just shook his head. Leading Steph outside, he showed her the backyard. There was a beautiful patio, hot tub, and an in-ground pool. The view over looked the city, it was quite beautiful.

Ranger kissed her ear. "Do you like it?" Steph nodded.

"Oh Ranger, it's beautiful. I can't wait to start living here." Ranger laughed, and kissed her again.

"Babe…what would I do without you?"

"Continue living your life with no spark. You'd become a boring old man, married to his work. Thank God I'm around…after all…I spice up your life." Ranger was about to reply, but his cell phone rang.

"Yo…did you?...good…no, he left flowers…no, she doesn't want to talk to you…stay away from her Morelli…no it's a promise." Ranger snapped his phone shut and looked at Steph. "Babe that was Morelli. They found Diego's car abandoned near your apartment. He wants you to go down to the police station to talk. But I don't think its going to be about Diego."

Steph rolled her eyes. "Trust him to ruin my day. Look, I don't want to even think about Diego or Morelli. Can't we just go back to the apartment and do something…constructive?" Ranger flashed the 200-watt smile.

"Constructive eh? Would you consider me ripping off your clothes and making you scream constructive?" Steph closed her eyes and thought a moment.

"Yeah…I guess we could consider that constructive." She wrapped arms around his waist. "Let's go then."

While Ranger drove to the offices, his hand rested on Steph's thigh, sometimes rubbing soft circles. Steph squirmed the whole time. She was so sexually frustrated that she felt ready to burst. Ranger noticed her tension, and slid his hand up her leg. Steph groaned. "Ranger, you're going to kill me! Just wait till we get home." The light they were approaching turned red. Ranger stopped and looked at her.

"Babe, you mean you can't stand this?" His hand applied pressure on her leg. Steph laughed and slapped his hand playfully. She looked to her left, and her heart stopped. Sitting in the car next to her was Diego Santos. Steph turned away before he saw her.

"Ranger, Diego Santos is next to us in the impala." Ranger looked over out of the corner of his eye. He picked up his phone. "Bobby, it's me. I have Diego in the car next to me. I'm going to chase him down. Have a team follow my GPS signal." He looked over at Steph.

"Are you armed?" She nodded and pulled her gun out from her back. Then she pulled up her pant leg. Ranger saw another gun tucked into her boot along with several sharp throwing knives. He grinned and pulled his gun out. He let Diego get in front of him and started to tailgate him. Diego looked into his review mirror. His eyes opened wide as he saw Ranger and Steph close behind him, both looking extremely pissed off. Diego accelerated. Ranger followed suit, following him through several neighborhoods.

Steph groaned. "This is gonna take forever. We've been chasing him for twenty minutes so far." She opened her window. "Ranger, pull to the side, I'm gonna shoot his tires out." Ranger nodded and swung his car to the left of Diego's. Steph opened fire. The two left tires blew out, and Diego's impala swerved off the road. Diego jumped out of the car as it came to a halt in a ditch and took off running. Ranger pulled over, and they followed on foot.

Steph's breath was silent as she stealthily walked through the woods, gun drawn and ready. She was stalking her prey. With her newfound cat-like movements, she became a shadow, void of sound and definable shape. Ranger was not to far off, and he too prowled the woods, fully aware of his surroundings. Diego on the other hand, was leaving a path for anyone to follow. Steph heard a noise to her left and saw Diego running. She pulled out a throwing knife and ran after him. When he was in her line of sight, she hurled the knife at him, catching him in the back. Diego fell over and writhed in pain from the blade that had buried itself in his back. Stephanie smiled wickedly as she bent down in front of him.

"How does it feel Diego? How do you like the pain?" Ranger silently watched, leaning against a tree. Steph kicked Diego in the side. "I could let you live, but if I pull this knife out, you will bleed to death. Very slowly…I will not spare you, like you did not spare me."

Diego looked up at her, a mean glare in his face. "Woman, I should have killed you when I got the chance. Usted no es nada sino una puta. 1" Steph rolled her eyes. Bending over, she looked at him and smiled.

"Burn in hell Santos…burn in hell." She ripped the knife out of his back. Diego screamed in pain. Ranger walked over to Steph.

"Babe, do you want him dead or alive?" Steph turned to Ranger.

Her eyes were glistening from tears she was holding back. Her voice came out in a whisper. "Dead. That way I never have to worry again." Ranger nodded and kissed her.

"Why don't you go back to the car, and I'll finish up here." Steph shook her head.

"No, let me do it. I need to do this." Ranger grabbed her wrist.

"No more dreams?" Steph smiled and kissed him.

"No, Ranger, only good ones." She pointed her gun at Diego and fired. His body fell limp, and his screams died out. Ranger pulled out his phone.

"Morelli, Diego is dead." He listened and then hung up. Glancing at Steph he smiled. "My guys are going to take care of it. I must say, I think you out 'Ramboed' me on this one. Your skills have gotten quite good." Steph cleaned off her knife with Diego's shirt and smiled.

"Yeah, I've had some really good trainers." Ranger walked with her out to his car where the team was arriving.

"Yes you have." He pulled her close and gave her one of his mind-blowing kisses.

"Now, how about we go home and play?"

The End

Yeah I know this ended abruptly…but you know what will probably happen. I am writing a sequel as we speak. It's titled THE DOMESTICATION OF RANGER. It's longer, more romantic, and more "involved". Look for the first chapter by Friday…maybe Thursday if I feel nice. Thanks to all who reviewed.

Translations: 1. you are nothing but a whore.