After leaving the hospital , they made their way across the carpark . When Paige stopped at the side of a car and opened it , Walter stood with a look of surprise on his face .
" You still have got the same car !" Stuttered Walter .
Paige turned and smiled ." Why should i change my car when i like it so much , besides it has so many happy memories of before that night i was afraid if i got rid of it i would be getting rid of the memories as well . " Replied Paige .
"Well i thought you would want to go upmarket , when you won the lottery ."
" To be honest the only extravagance i have made was buying the new house on Malibu beach . I have not even been buying any new clothes or shoes as i do not really have anywhere to go ." Said a now sad Paige .
"Have you not been dating anyone , you would certainly have been a good catch ,Beauty ,Brains and Money ." Asked Walter .
" I did go out on a few dates , but no one lasted more than one date . I began comparing them with the one man who was the love of my life and i was stupid enough to throw him away ."
By now Paige could no longer stop the tears from flowing freely down her face . Walter reached for Paige and put his arms around her and pulled her into a tight hug .
"Don't cry Paige ,lets get home and we can have a good talk ." Speaking softly Walter just held her until she was ready to move . Paige eventually managed to bring her emotions under control and gently pulled away from Walter ,not really wanting to break the contact .She realized she needed to do so then they could make their way home for that conversation .
Leaving the hospital car park Paige began to speak , then stopped .
"What is the matter Paige ,you seem to want to tell me something ." Asked an inquisitive Walter .
"I was just going to ask you what you would like to eat for dinner , but i am not sure if you still want to stay with me . "
" Of course i still want to stay with you ,why would i not , as far as food goes i have really missed your Chicken Cacciatore ." Replied a smiling Walter .
"There is no reason i suppose but i have been happier today than i have been in the last two years plus . I guess my insecurities are showing in case all of this is a dream ; OUCH !" Shouted Paige as Walter reached over and pinched her arm , Smiling at her Walter replied .
"Well that was just to prove to you it is not a dream . "
"You certainly did that , it was such a shock , but thank you at the same time . Now if you want to eat we had better stop at the store and get some provisions ." Said a now smiling Paige .
They arrived back at Paige's Beach House after stopping to pick up provisions . On entering Paige put the shopping in the kitchen and then began to show Walter around the house including her bedroom and the room he would be sleeping in ,coincidentally it happened to be right next door to hers . It took Paige about thirty minutes to prepare the meal and another thirty to cook and serve it up . During this time they just chatted about anything except the real reason they needed a conversation to clear the air between them . Once the meal was finished Paige loaded the dishwasher and then made coffee.
Both Paige and Walter decided it would be nice to take their coffee on to the balcony that faced the ocean . They settled down in their chairs and just sat staring at the water ,taking in the smell that was being gently blown in from the ocean , a smell that was a clear crisp aroma ,unlike the smell that was instantly smelt the times they had had sat on the garage roof in the past .
After a few moments Paige turned to Walter and in a low voice began speaking to him . "Walter i know i have said this before today , but now we are in our own environment i need to say it again . I am so sorry for the way i behaved and the comments i said to you that night . but most of all i am sorry we started Centipede Partners to go up against you . I am not saying this to take any blame off me but i was approached by Toby , Happy and Sly with the idea as they needed to work for money and for one or two different other reasons . My original intention was to calm down and cool off for a few days and then come back to see you and try and sort things out . But they fed on my insecurities and persuaded me to run a new company for them .BOY WAS THAT A BIG MISTAKE. " Walter had sat quite through the speech and as she paused for a break he cut in . "Paige i did something that i should not have done , by taking Florence to that lecture and not telling you . However in my defence Toby did tell me you would be badly hurt if i told you so i did what you had taught me and told a white lie . The biggest mistake of my life ." "I know i taught you how to tell a white but i did not explain enough about them and what consequences can happen . As i was saying going with Centipede was an even bigger mistake . The idea put forward was it would be a partnership with discussions about the way to do jobs and run the company . However within days the egotistical Toby crept in , he would argue about everything and once you had changed the idea he would argue to go back to the original . As the jobs we were getting where coding jobs so most of the work was being done by Sly so Toby was getting bored . So he began taking his boredom on every one else . He also began taking Happy out on three hour lunch dates ,which usually involved alcohol . The last day i was at Centipede i had told Toby i was off the next day , i had actually booked myself a spar day as a treat . He went off on one saying a decision like that need approval by all the partners and i just lost it with him , and told him i had about 120 hours extra work on him and as the main work we were doing was coding which was Sly's strength in fact since he started his contribution was 0% . So i told him i quit and that night i called in at the gas station and out of my change i bought the lottery ticket i won my money on ."
"Well i think we have discussed the past for long enough . What we should really be talking about now is what we want for the future . I think that will give us more pleasure than dragging all the past back up i am sure we both wish we could go back in time and start again to just before that night . But we both know that is impossible , so we should look to the future and plan something for that." Said Walter with a contented look on his face .
"I certainly think that is a good idea and there is no time like the present to begin what could be a very interesting conversation ." Replied a very happy smiling Paige . Walter looked deep into Paige's eyes and saw the love shining back at him. He reached over and gently took her hand and after a little hesitation began speaking .
"Paige i have never stopped being in love with you ,i felt disappointed at first with the way you treated me . But when i moved to Ireland i always felt a large void at my side and a massive gap in my heart that could only be filled by you . The moment our eyes met in the hospital waiting room i felt that void beginning to close and my heart was completly filled with love for you , but i am still carrying the worry it could all happen again and i know i could not take that again . My fear would be that i could end up like Sylvester and end it all ."
"OH Walter i have really done a number on you haven't i but i can promise on my life and even Ralph's life i could never do that to you again , because these last two years plus have been pure purgatory for me . As i told Cabe i would have returned all the lottery winnings just to have you back in my life ." Replied an anxious Paige .
"I know that Paige but i think we could probably do with some couples counselling , but no way would i suggest we use Toby . I believe Dr Rizzo would be the best person to contact and i do trust him ." Answered Walter .
" I can understand and i would be more than willing to go and see him . In fact i will ring his office in the morning and see how quickly he could see us ." Said an excited Paige .
"I will leave that to you , as my phone does not work in the States . I have missed you so much ,but i think until we can get to see Dr Rizzo , we should take this relationship a little slower . So no BUCKLE UP NERD , until we have had at least two counselling sessions with the good Doctor . Replied Walter in a low voice .
"I understand Walter , but does that apply to a kiss as well , it has been over two years since i have felt your soft luscious lips on mine . " Cheekily asked Paige .
"Well it as been two years four months two weeks and twelve hours to be precise . But i think we could easily put that right ,NOW! " Said a smiling Walter has he rose from his chair and pulled Paige up from hers , taking her into a hug , he pressed his lips against hers , within seconds the electricity he and she had always felt was coursing through their bodies . Walter began running his tongue over Paige's lips and she responded by opening her mouth and their tongues met and they began playing with each other . Paige removed her one hand from the hug she had on Walter and put it behind Walter's head so she could pull his mouth tighter to hers , both were making noises of pleasure in their throats . They occasionally broke to take a breath but they stayed in the position for a good twenty minutes before Paige leaned her head back a little so she could look into Walter's face .
"Boy you can still do it for me , i had forgotten just how much i had missed it . You are my whole Universe , Ralph maybe my world but you eclipse the world when you hold me . For the first time in two years plus the other bits you mentioned i feel complete again . " Said a breathless Paige
"I know exactly what you mean ,i have not felt so happy for the same length of time ." Replied A smiling Walter .
They stayed on the balcony for another hour just hugging and kissing . Finally they both decided it was getting chilly so they made their way back into the living area .
"Thank you Walter you have made me happier than i have been for a long time . I may have money but i did not have contentment , hope , happiness or love . But since you came back into my life i have it all again . " Paige had not taken her eyes off Walter while she spoke .
"I am very happy to oblige . There is one big obstacle in that at the moment , you live here and i am living in Ireland ."
"I see that could be a small problem . Have you given any thought what you might want to do ." Asked Paige .
"Well until i saw you at the hospital it had never been a decision i needed to make."
"Would you move back to the States and maybe restart Scorpion ?"
"At the moment NO . Sly is dead and i have never really forgiven Toby and Happy for walking out on me ,so unless i could find some more geniuses it would just be me and you ."
"You would want to work with me ,even though i walked out on you before ."
"Yes , you did have a reason to leave , plus if we are romantic partners do you not think we should be business partners as well?"
"Oh i do love you Walter i hope we can get an early appointment with Dr Rizzo because i would love to play BUCKLE UP NERD again ."
"Well maybe tomorrow we will know how soon we can see Dr. Rizzo ."
"What if there is a months waiting list to see him ?"
"Well if that is the case i think we will be doing a lot of phoning around to other counsellors ." Said a smiling Walter ."
Paige gently punched him on the shoulder and then turned serious . "If you do not want to restart Scorpion in the States , does that mean you want to stay in Ireland ."
"Not at all to be honest i was happier in the States than Ireland . But i think i would like to sort out us first ."
They carried on talking for a hour , then decided to go to bed , in their own room , has both had a troubling day .
An hour later Walter was lying in bed unable to sleep because of to many thoughts going around his brain . He heard a gentle knock on the door ,and a small voice saying his name . He got out of bed and walked over to the door and opened it to find a rather sheepish Paige standing there .
"I am sorry Walter ,i know you said no Buckle up nerd , but does that mean you cannot cuddle me , i have missed it that much and have not been sleeping , all i want is to feel your body close to mine and your arm around my shoulder ."
Walter took her by the hand and led her over to the bed . She climbed in , Walter walked around the bed and got in the other side . Paige immediately curled up against his side and laid her head on his chest Walter slid his arm under her neck into a one arm hug . A few minutes later Walter heard a contented purr coming from Paige as she had slipped into blissful sleep . Walter stayed awake for another hour silently watching Paige as she slept . Eventually sleep over took him and he joined Paige in blissful sleep .
Walter woke up as the sun began to stream through the window , at first he felt shocked as there was a pressure on his chest , as he opened his eyes ,Paige's auburn hair was all he could see . Last night came rushing back to him and the smile on his face grew wider . Paige was still in a contented sleep and he did not want to disturb her so he lay there not moving , but eventually the urgent need to use the bathroom meant he had to try and untangle himself from Paige without disturbing her . That was something that would not happen ,as soon as he moved his arm Paige's eyes shot open and she sat up and looked around the room , her eyes finally settling on Walter . "Walter you are still here ,THANK YOU ."
"Why would i need thanking ." Asked a confused Walter .
"I do not really know but i suppose i can't believe just how lucky i am to have you back in my life ."
"Paige i am the lucky one that you have taken me back into your life , now i must use the bathroom , but just in case you have forgotten YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE . "
With that Walter got out of bed and made his way to the bathroom . When he returned to his room it was empty and he began looking around for Paige . It was then he heard a noise from the kitchen he made his way there and found Paige making coffee .
"I thought you might like a coffee i know i do ." Said a happy looking Paige . "Thank you Walter for allowing me to sleep in your bed , it was the best nights sleep in a very long time . But i must admit i had to leave the room before you returned because i needed to remove myself from the temptation i was feeling towards you , i know we have agreed to have at least two counselling sessions before we even try anything more than kiss and cuddle , but you are so irresistible i am finding it difficult not to grab you and ravish you ."
"I must admit the feeling is reciprocated but i think we should stick with the agreement . I just do not want to ruin the relationship that we are forming again . But i am not adverse to expand the kissing and cuddling if you would like to ."
Paige put the coffee down and almost flew across the kitchen into Walter 's arms and placed her lips on his .Their lips stayed locked on each other for ten minutes when Walter pulled back and smiling sweetly at Paige said .
"Lovely as this is ,and i would like to stay doing it longer ,do you not think we should shower and get dressed , You promised to pick Allie up at 10.00a.m.. Plus you have a very important phone call to make to make before we leave for the hospital ."
For a moment Paige just looked at him , and suddenly the light bulb moment hit her .
"DOCTOR RIZZO ."
"Unless of course you are in no hurry to progress with our relationship ." Said Walter with a laugh in his voice .
"Nooo ,No . I'll go and shower and get dressed , there is another shower in Ralph's room you can use that one , then as soon as i am ready i will phone Doctor Rizzo."
In what must have been a record for Paige she was back in the living room , showered and dressed but her hair still damp .She picked up her phone and pressed the contact for Doctor Rizzo . His receptionist answered the phone on the third ring and after Paige explained what was required , the receptionist gave them an emergency appointment for 3.30.p.m. that afternoon . Paige after thanking her put the phone down . She put some croissants in the oven to warm and made a fresh pot of coffee. As she was making the coffee ,Walter appeared in the kitchen .
" Boy that was quick !" Said Walter with a grin on his face .
" I phoned Doctor Rizzo , we have an appointment at 3.30 this afternoon ." Smirked Paige as she poured Walter a cup of coffee .
"That means you were double quick . Look i only packed a grab bag before i left , assuming i would probably only be here for a couple of days , but now i promised Ralph i would talk to him i wondered if we could go shopping after dropping Allie off at home ."
"That would be a pleasure Walter . In fact i might just treat myself to something to wear when we have seen the doctor for a couple of sessions . I do believe there may be a Victoria Secrets store in the area somewhere ." Said Paige in a sexy voice and a grin that almost split her face in two ."
"Lets eat breakfast I'm starving ." Said Walter while trying to hide the grin that was starting to spread across his face ."
Once breakfast was finished , Paige went to her bedroom to finish drying her hair , as she told .Walter "I do not want it to be frizzy." Walter cleared the dirty cups ,plates and cutlery and put it in the dishwasher . Paige was back in twenty minutes and immediately went over to Walter and hugged him tightly at the same time planting a kiss on his lips.
They arrived at the hospital at ten thirty and made for the waiting room close to Cabe's room . On arrival the room was empty ,so they both decided to check on Cabe . The door to his room was closed , so they gently knocked ,and they heard Allie call come in .
Cabe was sitting up in bed with Allie sitting on a chair at the side of the bed ,holding Cabe's hand .
"Good morning ." Both Walter and Paige said together .
"Good morning kids ." Answered Cabe , happy to see the two of them together .
"How as he been Allie ?" Queried Walter .
"The doctors were here earlier and are very pleased with how he his doing . Apparently he his due for a little exercise this morning , nothing to stressful of course . Hopefully he may be discharged in about five days if everything goes as they hope it will ." Allie told them , while looking at Cabe and smiling .
"Are you ready to go Allie ." Asked Paige . "Not to rush you but we have our first consult with Doctor Rizzo this afternoon and Walter needs to buy some more clothes has he only bought a grab bag with him."
"I'm ready now , but will you be able to bring me back later today ." Asked Allie .
"We will go and wait in the room so you can say goodbye to Cabe." Walter told Allie .
They took Allie back to her house and after a quick goodbye they left and made their way to the shopping center . Walter found the shop he was after and bought three blue button down shirts and a pair of black pants . Paige insisted he also buy a white shirt and a plain blue tie she had picked out .
After they left the shirt shop Paige looked around and saw the shop she was looking for , not Victoria Secrets , but one that would be an acceptable subsitute .
"I want to go into the shop across the way Walter , but would you mind waiting outside i want to surprise you once we can be together again Nerd ."
"OH!" Said Walter ." I will just go and look in that electronic store for ten minutes ."
"O.K. ,see you in a bit ." Said Paige as she reached out for Walter so she could give him a swift kiss .
Ten minutes later Walter was standing outside the shop waiting for Paige to appear , it was a further five minutes before she appeared carrying four carriers .
"Well you seem to find plenty of items you liked ." A smiling Walter remarked .
"Very true but now we need to go and buy you a suit ."
Walter looked at her with a quizzical look on his face .
"I don't need a suit i have plenty back home ."
"Well that is just it , they are back in Ireland . I have booked us a table at La Scala restaurant for 8.30.p.m. tonight and i want you to look smart , so i can show my MAN OFF . replied a smiling Paige .
" That is an offer i cannot refuse , lead the way MY LADY ."
They found a shop in a few minutes which carried ready to wear suits . The assistant took Walters measurements to find suitable items for Walter to look at . Paige picked out a charcoal grey suit and handed it to Walter .
"This would go nicely with the white shirt and blue tie you purchased earlier ."
Leaving the shop with his purchases Walter turned to Paige and asked
"It's 1p.m. do you want to get something to eat and drink before we go and see Doctor Rizzo ."
" I could eat a burger , there is a nice burger joint just up the road . After finishing lunch they took a stroll ,window shopping as they walked . Finally arriving back at Paige's car at 2.45.p.m. they decided to make their way to Doctor Rizzo's for their appointment . They pulled up outside Doctor Rizzo's office and exited the car and made their way to the Doctors office.
