Driving back to his house he turned to Amanda who was staring out the window. He put his hand on her leg and said hey, you ok over there Rollins? She turned to him put her hand on his and said yeah babe, just thinking. He slowed to a red light and turned to her again, what you thinking about? She looked at him and said, aww nothing, just how it was a lovely night, and thinking about what you and Barba said to me today. He looked at her and she said, just looking at my family, Noah included, it was lovely just relaxing with you all. And Noah dotes on you, you're so good with him. Nick smiled and said, yeah well, I'm a bit out of touch with babies, and especially toddlers like Noah.

She brought his hand up to her mouth and kissed it. You're brilliant. He smiled and turned to start driving again. They arrived back at the house and Amanda headed straight to the bedroom to get changed. Nick got himself a beer from the fridge and one for Amanda. She came back out in his t-shirt again, he'd taken his top off and put it into the wash, she walked over to him and hugged him. They went and sat down on the couch, Amanda put her head on his legs and lay down, and just relaxed. While stroking her hair he said, Hey Amanda I was thinking, maybe you should take a few days off next week, she looked up at him and said yeah, why? He said well I'm not due back to work till next Friday, I come home on Monday, so take a few days from Tuesday and we can have our own Christmas together. He grinned and raised his eyebrows. She sat up and smiled, yeah that's sounds good, she leant in and kissed him passionately, yeah, I love that idea, I'll check the rota tomorrow and see what I can do. He smiled and said, make sure you do. They started to kiss again and not long after they carried on their new tradition of making love under the lights of the tree. Nick woke up around an hour later on the couch and Amanda in his arms. He gently lifted her and carried her into his bedroom. She stirred and woke up, hey handsome, he said sshh I've something to do for you. She said what's that? and before saying anything else she felt his hand down between her legs….. she kissed him and then she felt him kissing down her neck, along her chest to her boobs, she let out a groan and he continued down her stomach and hovered just above where his hands where between her legs. He could feel how wet she was already; she was starting to move her hips. Nick, she said, please, he smiled, please what mi cariño, Nick I need you, he smiled again, and said, not just yet baby, I've something else planned. He removed his hand and she moaned; Nick don't you dare stop unless it's to put your cock inside me. He smiled, no not that, and spread her legs wider, and moved his tongue into position. As soon as she felt his tongue on her clit she moaned louder, My God, Nick, she had her hands on his head now, running her fingers through his hair. He licked her from bottom to top, then flicked his tongue inside, then out again and around her clit. She was getting wetter and she started lifting her hips to get closer to him. He kept licking and used his thumb against her clit when he had his tongue inside her. He heard her shout his name, and Oh fuck, he smiled and next thing he felt her grasp his hair, and felt her orgasm come through. After she stopped wiggling about and moaning, he licked her juices, and started to kiss around the inside of her thighs, then moved up to her stomach, boobs, nipples and back to her mouth, there she was ready and waiting for him. She grabbed his face and pulled him close, kissing him as deeply as she could. Oh Nick, I'm what am I going to do without you these next few days baby? He smiled and said don't worry, they'll fly by, and I'll phone and text any free time I have. She felt his hardness on her stomach, so she grabbed him and started moving her hand up and down his shaft. He positioned himself over her entrance and she guided him in. Thrusting in rhythm she groaned that she was nearly there, and he could feel himself ready to explode. Within moments he exploded inside her, and she followed not long after. Rocking together riding the last of their orgasms out they lay together face to face kissing deeply. He rolled of her, still inside her and held her close to him. After a few minutes he slipped out of her and they fell asleep holding each other close.

The next morning, they were both awakened by their alarms. Still in each other's arms Amanda groaned and said, no I don't wanna, as she turned off both phones. He smiled and said we've still got some time. He kissed her and once more they made love, slowly and passionately, he wanted this to last as long as he could, as he would miss her for the next few days. His heart felt a pang as she got out of bed to go start breakfast. He went for a shower and got dressed for his long day travelling. He walked out to her in a different t-shirt of his. She said, stick your washing in there and I'll call by and put it up to dry later for you. He walked over to her and kissed her and said thank you. I'm off to wash and get dressed, then we'll have to get going she said. His stomach dropped at the thought, but he tried to ignore the feeling. 4 more nights and he'd be back with her again he told himself.

As she was in getting ready, he lifted her phone and downloaded a countdown app. He found a photo of them both at the Christmas tree and selected it as the background. Then entered the time he would be arriving home on Monday. He set it and went to put his bags in her car.

The drive to the airport wasn't as long as they expected. She parked up and walked to the check in desk with him. When he was checked in, they went to the little coffee bar before the security gate and had a coffee. They sat in a booth side by side and cuddled each other. What time are you home on Monday? Late night mi cariño, 11pm. I wish I booked an earlier flight now. Hey that's OK, I'll come pick you up. No, I'll get a taxi Amanda, she turned to him and said hey, I'm coming to pick you up, got it Amaro? He smiled and said, OK Rollins, settle yourself. He kissed her and said I can't wait. She said, me neither and they kissed again. Then it was time for her to go, not wanting to finish their kiss they reluctantly came up for air. Oh, by the way, there's something for you in your holdall. You can open it when you get to the hotel tonight, the other smaller one, you have to wait till Saturday morning. He looked at her and said, OK, should I be worried? she smiled and said no not at all. Again, another long kiss and they walked to the security gate. Another kiss and a long hug and she let him go. He looked at her, saw the tears in her eyes and said, hey, I'll call you every minute I can, and when you get back to the car have a look at your phone, smiling, he wiped the tears away, and kissed her again. Then she said, go hurry up before I start crying again. Another quick kiss and she waved him goodbye.

Back at the car she teared up again. Snap out of it Rollins, she said aloud to herself, you've been with him a week, and he's only going for a few days. Get yourself together. She took out her phone and looked to see what he had meant about her phone. She saw the app on her home screen and opened it up, she smiled when she saw the photo and the countdown. Then she got a text. She looked at her phone and it was from him. Missing you already mi cariño, no puedo esperar para verte pronto. She smiled and replied back, counting the days already xx She then took a screenshot of the countdown, and sent it to him, really counting the hours and minutes. He replied with a screenshot of his countdown. It was a photo of just her, and their special bauble behind her. Yo también mi amor, drive safe xxx she didn't need google to tell her what that said. She replied back I will, let me know when you arrive then she put her phone on the cradle.