The next few days went smoothly for Piper and the team. There have been no more Polly and Pete sightings. Alex is still carefully digesting the transcripts and video from the day of the pool party. She's found nothing, but she keeps going back to it. Piper has taken and aced her first exams and Alex is incredibly proud of her.

Alex walks into Piper's bedroom with breakfast. Piper opens her big blue eyes and pulls Alex closer for a kiss.

"This looks so good Al." Alex had made her a bacon and egg breakfast sandwich, coffee, and added a mini bouquet of carnations to the tray. Piper moans, "and it tastes even better! What did I do to deserve you?"

Alex matches Piper's humongous smile and with a wink, "I could say that last part about you too babe. So anything new or different on your agenda today?"

"No babe. I've got a project at the station that I'm excited to help on, but that's about it."

"Pipes remember it will be Bradley instead of me after your first and second classes."

Piper gives a small pout "why is that?"

"Don't be like that love. I need to run some errands. You do recall that my Mom is coming tomorrow.

"That means you'll be away from me part of two days. That's gonna be hard Al. I'm so used to you being no more than an hour and a half away."

"I love being around you non-stop as well. But there's two or three things I need time to take care of it. I'll make it up to you later, promise."

During Alex's 'break' she bought her Mom a gift at a jewelry store, went grocery shopping and made sure she had not only staples but the ingredients for two big meals she wanted to make, and bought flowers for her Mom and Piper. She barely had enough time to put everything away, and hide two vases full of flowers, before she needed to meet the team and Piper for lunch. She texted Piper before she left to find today's destination.

When she entered the restaurant Piper nearly ran towards her and gave her a big hug. "To what do I owe just a fantastic greeting Pipes."

"I realllly missed you Alex."

"I missed you too, and I have a fabulous night planned for us," Alex said with a wink. Piper's eyes grew huge and she could not have smiled any wider. "Now has anyone ordered? I'm getting really hungry."

Piper grabbed Alex's hand and led her to the team. The guys were used to seeing it, Alex didn't make her let go. Today was a buffet, so after giving their drink orders, they all loaded up their plates and had a delicious meal.

Later after Piper finished her time in the studio, Alex filled everyone in on her Mom's visit and in what ways things might be altered because of it. They went back to the apartment and Piper dove straight into her studies.

Alex gets her ingredients for dinner prepped. Then checks in with the guys about the day, so she can write up the security reports. He also calls her Mom and double checks her flight times and where to pick her up at the airport. She is beyond excited about spending some quality time with her Mom and her girlfriend.

She checks in with Piper to see how much more work she has for the day. Apparently she's writing a paper for one of her business classes and needs to put in another hour or two before taking a break. Piper wants it out of the way so she can spend time with their guest this weekend.

Alex changes into a stunning dress that she knows Piper will drool over. Then prepares a seafood dinner for her love, knowing just how much she loves it. She sets up a romantic dinner, dims the lights and starts up a playlist she's been working on, on her mp3 player.

"Pipes dinner's ready, take a break and come eat. Hope your hungry because I know you'll appreciate what I made tonight."

Alex carefully eyed Piper as she made her way to the kitchen. She had the biggest smile and seemed truly overwhelmed by the gesture. There were candles on the table and a dozen roses of varying shades of blue and purple. A white tablecloth adorned the table with silver wear already set out on napkins, all Alex had left to do was bring out the food and drink.

"Wow! Al this is all so beautiful, thank you baby." She made her way way to Alex for a kiss. She was then handed a chilled bottle of wine and two glasses.

"Fill those Pipes. I just need to plate up."

"How did you get all of this done this afternoon, without me even noticing."

"You were completely focused on your paper. Are you finished or just taking a break?"

"Pretty much done, just have to re-read it a few times to proofread and make sure everything makes sense," Piper shares as Alex brings the plate to the table.

"A toast to my beautiful intelligent girlfriend."

Piper blushes put lightly taps her glass on Alex's. "Al it looks like you've made all of my favorites."

"Only the best for you my love. I know how much you love seafood so I made crab cakes, grilled shrimp and scallops, and lobster tails drawn butter and a baked potato dressed just the way you like it."

"Is this what you were doing earlier? Getting groceries and heading to the florist."

"That's exactly right Pipes. I also got ingredients so I can cook for my Mom when she's here."

"You are so sweet. I can't get enough of you and mmmmmm this is delicious. I love everything you cook for me, but this is extra special. All this seafood makes me very very happy," she says with the smile that Alex lives for.

When they finished their wonderful candlelight dinner, where both had increasing desire in their eyes. Alex took the plates to the kitchen. "Pipes don't clean up or move from that seat, I'll be right back." Alex retrieved the necklace she had bought for Piper last weekend, she had decided to add it as part of this magical night.

Piper wondered what Alex was up to, and ended up lost in thought. She didn't even realize that Alex had asked her anything until she took Piper's hand in hers. When Piper smiled Alex laughed. "Ahhhh there you are Pipes, you were pretty deep in thought. Anything you want to talk about babe?"

"Sorry Al, nothing's wrong, quite the opposite actually just thinking about how amazing the night has been."

"And I'm not even done yet" Alex winks and smirks, knowing exactly what that duo of actions does to her love.

"What else could there be?"

"Patience Pipes. For now tell me all about what new things you're learning in class and utilizing in your work at in the radio station." Piper's eyes grow even brighter as she starts detailing every new detail since they last discussed it. Alex pays close attention and can't keep herself from sorting the biggest smile, mirroring her girl.

"Pipes I love listening to you talk about your passion. I'm so very proud of you babe. In fact I found a little something that I think is perfect for you." She hands her the drawstring bag.

"Alex, you didn't have to get me anything." Piper opens the bag and pulls out the necklace, carefully studying the charm. The image is a radio board with headphones placed hanging over the side and a studio mic hung over the board. It is incredibly detailed and Piper's grin couldn't be any bigger. "Oh Al, this is amazing, I've never seen such an intricate charm. I love you so much, how do I even deserve someone as perfect as you?"

"Pipes I'm the one you doesn't deserve you. I've never met anyone like you and even though we're always together, we never run out of things to talk about, and I'm still learning the tiniest details about you, and I absolutely love that. Pipes why are you crying?"

"I'm just so overwhelmingly happy my love."

Alex grabs the candles off the table and walks into her bedroom. "Pipes, I really need to touch you, it's been far too many hours."

Piper has been waiting all day to be in her lover's arms.

'Alex wraps her arms around me and nestles her face against the back of my neck. She's told me before how much she adores the silky smoothness of my skin and the intoxicating smell. She breathes deep and rubs her face against my hair, moving it just enough to kiss my neck. Soft kisses and playful nibbling, as her hands dip under my clothes, and caress my soft body.'

"Mmmm, Alex I like that."

"Babe I haven't even started," winks Alex.

"First her fingers glide across my stomach, dipping down my thighs, and just barely sliding past my waistband. Around the sides to my back as she rub upwards slowly and softly. Then around my ribs until she's cupping my breasts. I'm wanting skin on skin, but I enjoy Al savoring me way too much to try and speed the process. She's running her teeth over my ear between whispers of how she plans to kiss every inch of my body, even if it takes all night. The very thought sends chills through me, as I know she's always true to her word.

Alex kisses every last bit of my neck before concentrating on my other ear. Her teeth and lips and tongue all show what they're made of. After pulling off my shirt, her hands have my breasts at attention,awaiting release from their bondage. Al moves her hands to unclasp my bra. Bringing her hands up to play with my hair and lightly brushing across my face as our tongues intertwine. We both love long, passionate kisses, especially when my baby is seducing me. In fact the slower the seduction the more fun she has. I think she likes me begging you to finish what she started. Al always complies, but never with the urgency she has me wanting.

Alex pulls away to remove her shirt and bra, carefully gliding her hands all over my back and chest as she starts softly kissing my face. Inch by inch, just as promised, until she slides downward. Her hands are able to keep me aroused even as her mouth focuses on my neck and then the shoulder blade. Those amazing hands have a new mission, to slide down my stomach and unbutton my jeans. I'm shocked as they drop to the ground, I step out of them, and she starts moving us towards the bed. Al has always put on the brakes after some topless foreplay. My mind is spinning, hoping at log last that I can finally have sex with my gorgeous girlfriend.

Alex gently lays me down, her lips never straying, and places her hands in mine. A knee between my legs as she crawls upon the bed and straddle me. Slowly kissing all except for my breasts. I close my eyes and try to focus on the sensations, because I know she has no intention of going any faster, without plenty of teasing.'

"Pipes, open your eyes I need to stare into your captivating ocean blue eyes. Are you ready for this babe? I promise to make you feel so much better than you ever have."

"I've been ready for you what feels like ages. And I really want to taste you, I bet it's even more amazing than the fact that your nipples smell and taste like marzipan."

"What, are you serious? You've never mentioned that and we've been playing topless for however many days now." Piper smiles and laughs softly. Alex raises an eyebrow and smiles.

'Alex's hands caress me as she kisses, licks, and touches all over, even nibbling on occasion. She returns to my long forgotten breasts and give them the attention they deserve. Al softly kneads my breasts for awhile before sucking the nipple into her mouth. I'm moaning so loudly, but I can' t help it. I've been experienced such an incredible sensation after what feels like hours, she switches nipples and gives the same amazing treatment. I loose all sense of time and space and feel like I'm going to loose it just from the phenomenal breast play.

The only thing that matters is what she's doing to me. Alex is the only person that could have me so worked up in one area that I forget that there's a very important part of me still needing her expert attention.'