Disclaimer: I do not own the Fosters.

Stef had been feeling sick for a while now. She was on shift and was starting to get very nauseous. She was hoping that she hadn't caught a bug, but from the way she was feeling maybe she had. The one thing that she really hoped it wasn't was a migraine. She had been prone to them in the past she hadn't had one for over a year. She and her partner had been patrolling and stopped for lunch. The thought of eating was enough to turn her stomach. She decided to wait in the car and soon they were both headed back to the station.

Unfortunately, Stef's hope that it wasn't a migraine was killed when she started to get the sparkling spots in her vision. She still had a few hours left on her shift, so she decided to try and work through it. That was a big mistake. She started feeling very light headed and very much like she was going to pass out. She stumbled her way to her desk and took a seat. She stared blankly at the pile of paperwork in front of her as the pain started to set in.

When the captain walked by her desk, she quickly did a double take of Stef. She was pale and looked like she was sweating. Obviously she was sick, but Stef had a tendency to be stubborn and not want admit that she was sick.

"Stef, are you alright?"

"Oh, Captain, yes, I'm fine."

"Well you don't look fine. I really think you should go home and get some rest. Take tomorrow off. You look like you really need it."

"Thanks Captain. I really appreciate it."

Stef was so glad to be going home. All she really wanted to do was crawl in bed and never get up. She stood to get her bag and nearly fell over. That didn't go unnoticed by her partner, John.

"Here Stef, let me go get your things and I will take you home."

"Thanks John. I am just going to call Mike to pick up Brandon and then I'll be ready."

Stef called Mike and got him to take Brandon for the night and tomorrow and so when John returned with her stuff, she was more than ready to go. As she stood up, the world began to spin again but before she could tip over too far, John had her by the arm and held her steady. Stef managed to make the short trip to the car without falling over thanks to John, but was quite happy for the relief of sitting down. Once they were on their way to her house, she closed her eyes and the next thing she knew, John was waking her up when they had arrived.

She shuffled through her bag for her house keys and they slowly made their way to the door. John helped her inside and up to her room where she removed her gun and belt, but then collapsed on the bed wearing the rest of her uniform. John grabbed her a glass of water water and told her he hoped that she felt better. He then let himself out of the house and headed back to work.

Stef and Lena hadn't been together for that long, but long enough to have exchanged keys. They had planned on meeting for dinner tonight, so when six came around and Lena still hadn't heard from Stef, she tried calling her cell and the house but no one answered. Since she knew Stef had gotten off at four today, she was a little worried, so she decided to go over to the house and make sure Stef was okay. She wouldn't admit it, but she was a little angry that Stef may have forgotten their date night.

About twenty minutes later, Lena arrived at the house. Stef's car wasn't in the driveway, but before she began to leave, she noticed that there was a light on in the house. She made her way to the door and waited for an answer after both knocking and ringing the bell. When there was no answer, she began getting rather annoyed. Why would Stef be ignoring her calls and not answering the door. She hoped that everything was okay, but she was also starting to wonder what had happened between then to cause Stef to avoid her.

She wanted answers and to make sure that Stef was okay, so she dug around in her purse for the key that she had received form Stef. When she had found it, she let herself into the house.

"Stef, Brandon, is anyone home?"

She didn't receive any response so she began making her way through the house. Brandon was no where in sight so maybe they were out or maybe he was with Mike or a friend. She made her way towards the bedroom and heard a shuffling noise. The door to the bedroom was open so she quietly made her way in finding Stef laying across the bed, asleep and still wearing her uniform. She was extremely pale and sweating some.

Stef looked horrible which was probably the reason that she hadn't been answering her phone or the door. Lena decided to gently wake up her girlfriend and see if there was anything that she could do for her.

Stef came around after Lena gently shook her shoulder. She awoke with a jolt and then winced in pain as she realized just how bad the pain in her head was.

"Stef, Stef its just me," Lena said in a gentle voice.

"Lena, what are you doing here?"

Then it clicked for Stef. They had a date night planned and she completely forgot after her head started pounding.

"Lena, I am so sorry. I forgot about tonight, I should have called you. Please forgive me."

"Stef its okay, you are obviously sick. I was just worried when you didn't answer either phone or door. Your car wasn't here, but there were some lights on. I wanted to make sure that you were okay. What is wrong? Is it a bug or something?"

"It's not a bug, but I am pretty sure I have a migraine."

"Oh, baby, what can I do to help you?"

Lena's genuine concern amazed Stef. This must be what it is like to have someone who actually cares deeply for you.

"I'm okay, I just might need to take a nap. You should still go to dinner."

"Seriously Stef? You expect me to leave you when you are obviously really sick. I don't think so."

Those words made Stef feel much better. She really loved Lena and the fact that Lena was willing to be there when she really needed her made her really happy.

"Stef, I am going to get you into the shower and then you can lay down with an ice pack and we will go from there."

Lena tried to get Stef to her feet, but she was incredibly unsteady. Lena sat her back down on the bed and started to remove her shirt. Stef tried to help, but wasn't doing very well so Lena got her mostly stripped down and they slowly made their way into the bathroom.

"I hope you are enjoying the view," Stef said in a fairly light voice.

"You know I am, now lets get that shower going."

Once they were in the bathroom, Lena sat Stef down on the toilet seat and started the shower. She had realized that there was no way that Stef was going to be able to stand up on her own without some help so she ran and grabbed a few towels and started to strip down herself. She then helped Stef out of her bra and panties and they both entered the shower with Lena doing most of the work as she held Stef up. Stef was starting to lean on her more, so Lena just opened her arms up to the woman that she had fallen in love with and just held her while they stood under the water.

After a little while, Lena started to wash Stef. She knew that Stef would feel better after the shower, but she was hoping that they would be able to get through it without her falling over. After they had both rinsed off, Lena turned off the water and reached out for a towel. She wrapped the towel around Stef and then quickly dried herself. After wrapping the towel around herself, she helped Stef dry off and they made their way back into Stef's bedroom.

Stef sat down on the bed and Lena went to get her some pajamas. She then helped dress Stef and tucked her into bed. Lena borrowed a shirt and some shorts from Stef and then made her way into the kitchen to get an ice pack for Stef.

When she made her way back into the bedroom, Stef was in the same spot in the bed but seemed to be grimacing in pain. Lena decided that maybe she should closer the curtains and then made her way into the bathroom to get Stef some pain killers.

"Here Stef, take these," Lena said as she handed her girlfriend some pain killers and a glass of juice.

"Thank you for being here Lena. I really appreciate it."

"Anytime honey, I just wish you would have called me sooner so I would have been able to come help you out."

After getting Stef situated in bed with her ice pack, she made her way into the kitchen to make Stef some soup.

After finishing the soup, Lena made her way into the bedroom where she found a sleeping Stef. She hated to wake the woman up, but she probably hadn't eaten anything and the look on her face made Lena think that maybe her headache had followed and made its way into her dreams.

She gently woke the woman who seemed quite happy to see her.

"Here my love, I made you some soup. I know you don't really feel like eating but you need to get something into your stomach with the pain killers."

"Thank you Lena," Stef said as she took the bowl of soup. She began eating and it became apparent to Lena just how hungry she really was. Lena was very happy that she had come even if they did miss their date night. It killed Lena to see Stef in such pain and not be able to do anything about it, but something about being here with her made her feel at least a little better.

When Stef finished her soup, Lena took and placed the bowl on the night stand.

"What else can I do for you Stef?"

The hesitant look on Stef's face was enough to make Lena push her a little more.

"What is it Stef? What do you need? You know that you can ask me anything."

"I think I would really like it, if you, if you held me for a little bit," Stef finally managed to get out. She seemed embarrassed to even ask, but Lena was willing to do anything for this woman and she wanted Stef to know that there was nothing to be embarrassed about.

"Anything for you my love, and you never have to be embarrassed to ask something like that Stef. I love you and I would do anything for you."

"Thank you Lena."

Stef was grateful that Lena was willing to just be there with her.

"You could even spend the night if you wanted to."

Lena knew that that was what Stef wanted but just didn't want to ask. Then another though hit her. Where was Brandon?

"I would love to spend the night with you. Also, where is Brandon?"

"I had Mike take him for tonight and tomorrow. The Captain gave me the day off tomorrow so that I could rest."

"Okay. Well I would love to stay with you. I hate seeing you in pain and I just want to make sure that you are okay and that I can get you anthign taht you need."

With that, Lena climbed in bed next to Stef and opened her arms to the woman before her. Stef gratefully snuggled up next to her girlfriend and let herself be comforted. The feeling of comfort that came from being in Lena's arms was enough to make her never want to leave them.

The painkillers were starting to make Stef really tired, but she just wanted to keep snuggling with Lena. Lena noticed how hard Stef was trying to stay awake and knew that she would have to say something so that Stef would give into sleep which would hopefully help her.

"Stef, honey, go to sleep. Maybe it will help. I am not going anywhere. I will be right here when you wake up."

"Okay, thanks Lena."

Soon both women drifted off to sleep. Stef seemed to finally be sleeping and the painkillers seemed to finally work some. Lena had watched Stef for about an hour before she dozed off too. Stef slept in Lena's arms for the entire night.

When the morning came, Stef was still not feeling very well, but she was better than she had been before. Waking up in Lena's arms was a great comfort and she was hoping that Lena might be able to stay for the rest of the day.

Lena too began to stir and realized that Stef was awake.

"How are you feeling today my love?"

"I'm still not great, but better than I was."

"Good. Well I called in and took the day off today anyway so maybe we can just stay here until you are feeling better. I don't mind taking some time to just snuggle if it will help," Lena said with a smile on her face. She loved the woman in front of her and she was so glad that she could be there for her.

" I would really like that. Thank you for being here when I needed you Lena. I really appreciate it, and you make me feel so much better. I love you," Stef said as she leaned over and kissed the woman before her.

"I will always be here if and when you need me Stef. I love you too."

With that both women laid back down in bed. Lena continued to do everything she could for Stef, but the thing that made Stef feel better was just being there in the arms of her girlfriend. She knew that Lena would do anything for her and that right there was enough to make her feel better about everything.

AN: Thanks to everyone who read this. It was only supposed to be a one-shot, but I am thinking about making it a two-shot with the next story involving Lena. Please let me know what you think. As always, reviews are very appreciated. Thanks again for your support and for reading. Until next time.

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