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"So you have everything packed ? Your rain gear ? Warm clothes ?"

He was standing at their bedroom doorstep, arms crossed over his chest, looking at her while she was packing all of her stuff in the duffel bag. Everything was perfectly folded, but Sasha looked slightly confused, like if she had forgotten something. She knew Tom wasn't really keen at letting her go, without being here to catch her back. Not that he did need to do that but that's how he always did when the were on field trips and it was honestly exasperating her.

"I think it's all good." She smiled. "Only wished I could fold you into this bag so you could join the party but I guess Naval academy needs you more than me."

She had this soft smile on the lips and it was making his heart melt in his chest. He was now a teacher at the naval academy, and even if he was enjoying his new duties, he missed being deployed at sea. That was all different but at least, he had been there for Ashley and Sam, who needed more than anything their dad to be settle down with them for a bit. And for now they were all kind of okay with this new lifestyle, however Sasha's deployments were being hard to live for Tom. He hated when she was way in dangerous places because he had no ideas of the conditions she would come back to him. He came to think that's how Darien was living, always wondering if he would make it and come back home one day.

"Still not sure it's a good idea, you're head of the intelligence department you need to rely on people, everyone knows your capacities, time to let others risk their lives." He muttered, unable to hide he wasn't happy to let her go.

She stopped what she was doing to come closer to him, looking up and running her hand through his hair. "Tom please, we've already talked about it remember ? I go, and when I come back I stay here, in St Louis with you, and the kids." She said with a soft voice. "Stop being worried, go have fun with your old friends, and I promise I'll come back as soon as I can."

He grabbed her chin and kissed her, slow and loving, his arms around her waist, pulling her to him as close as possible. He was already missing her, since they both agreed on this fresh start, everything was fine, and he quickly realised he couldn't live without Sasha anymore. "Be safe babe." he whispered, lifting her up. She let out a surprised noise and quickly ended up beneath his strong and large - and warm - body.

"And what do you think you're doing sailor ?" She laughed in between kisses. She couldn't help, even if she had so much to do, she couldn't resist him. He groaned and slipped one hand under her shirt, finding one of her breast he slowly stroked, making her moan. "Hummm, what do you think I'm doing…?"

"Tom I can't, I need to work and my stuff isn't ready yet…" she said, trying to push him on the side but he was definitely stronger than her. "Plus, I hate being la…" She couldn't finish her sentence, Tom had lifted her shirt, and was now kissing one of her nipple, making her moan, part of her still trying to resist. "Tom…"

He gently bitted her, looking up with this innocent grin. "Want me to stop ?" She smiled and reversed the situation, rolling him on his back in a swift and fast move, sitting on him, her beautiful baby blue eyes shining. "There is a lot I want from you, you know." she whispered, kissing him, stroking his face and getting lost in this passionate kiss. He wrapped her with his arms, slowly moving to her ass, deaf to everything around them.

"Ewwww you guys are so gross!" Sam said, standing in front of his dad and Sasha's room, a disgusted grimace on the face.

"We don't need to see, that!" Added his sister, standing still next to Sam. "Please close the door we don't want to run on both you naked doing these gross things…."

"One day you'll both understand." Tom said, smiling, unable to feel sorry of being in love with Sasha. And just Sam reaction to those words made them laugh, he looked disgusted, but what's to expect from him? Although the the smile on his sister's face meant she wasn't as disgusted as she pretended to be. They both looked at them, half laughing half embarrassed, because they both knew it could have been way more…. "Anyways guys, how was your day ?" Tom broke the silence, standing up to kiss each of the kids's heads.

At the same time "Good!" came out from Sam's mouth, and "Boring!" From Ashley's. Which both made laugh the adults.

"Always a bit of an impasse." Sasha smiled, taking the opportunity to finish packing her stuff while Tom was busy with the kids. And as they all three exited the master room, Tom glanced at her a knowing look, and she had no doubts he was very serious about it. « Don't even think you're done with me. »

And after a nice dinner, the kids almost begged for a movie night, all together, like a family, because they knew Sasha was being deployed and didn't know when she would come back. Over time they both got so attached to her and were affected when she was leaving, not only the fact they were seeing their father less happy when she was away, they were just missing her presence in the house.

« Teeth okay ? » Tom asked both of his kids when they came downstairs, in their pjs, all ready for the movie. They nodded and grabbed blanked, running to the leaving room.

« Can't hide I had other plans for tonight... » Tom muttered once they were both alone in the hallway. Sasha smiled and softly ran a hand over his cheek, her eyes looking brighter as ever.

« Its all good Tom, night isn't over and I also have plenty of plans, that includes you in it. » she smirked. « Enjoy the movie and if, only if you behave I might show you some secret tricks... copy that sailor ? »

He groaned and pulled her to him, her hips against his. The only thought of them being together in a bed enjoying their last night made him feel hard and he had to control himself for not taking her right now, right here against the wall. He ran his hand over her waist and under her shirt, dragging her into a gentle, loving kiss, letting her feel how hard he was already for her.

"Tom..." she whispered in between kisses, feeling his length against her clothes, still alert on the fact there was two kids few meters away from them. But it seemed like desire was above everything. "The kids...the movie..."

She couldn't say more that he silenced her with another kiss, his tongue hardly searching for hers, as his hand reached one of her breast, slowly stroking it. Sasha gave up and started massaging his cock, making him moan, wanting to give him everything. And as much as the danger was growing, so was their fiery desire.

"Dad! Sasha ! Hurry guys the movie is about to start!" Sam yelled at them from the living room.

Breathless, they both stopped and looked at each other, finally realizing what almost happened. Sasha had her hand on Tom's pants, ready to free him and for a second she felt totally frustrated. And by the way he looked, he was probably in the same mood. "Coming guys, just grabbing some snacks!" Sasha answered back, bitting her lower lip.

Tom kissed her forehead, catching her hand and squeezed it. "To be continued..." he smirked, going to the kitchen to get some popcorn and then joining the kids. They both curled up against one another in the couch, enjoying this family time. And a little smile appeared across Sasha's face when she felt this familiar hardness against her back, half turning to look at Tom who was trying to act normal.

"You're terrible, stop it." she whispered so he could be the only one to hear. And only a soft laugh answered her, as both tried to focus on the movie.

All curled up against Tom, tired from the long week she just had at the office organizing everything for their mission, Sasha didn't last long, and less than twenty minutes after the start of the movie she was gone, peacefully sleeping into her lover's arms. She woke up in the middle of the night, noticing the lights and the tv were off and the kids gone. Sasha stirred and looked up, Tom was asleep, still holding close like if he didn't want to ever let her go. She slowly kissed his chest, then his jaw, rubbing his cheek with all the softness she could. "Tom..."

He groaned but didn't wake up, only tightening his grasp on her body, which made her smile a little. Sasha crawled over his body, and then kissed him one more time. It was their last night together - or what was left - and she really wanted to enjoy it, even if it was including them being tired in the morning.

"Thought you had better plans in mind for tonight...?" She whispered to him, softly and playful. And she didn't have to wait that long, Tom's body answered almost right away, just because being near her was enough. Sasha smirked and rubbed purposely her core to his length, even through their clothes it was exciting for both of them. When he finally started to wake up, his only answer was a glance from the corner of his sleepy eyes, and a smirk.

"You're such a naughty girl aren't you ? Taking advantage on me when I'm sleeping." he muttered, both of his hands over her face, kissing her deeply and lovingly.

She gently bit his lower lip "but you love me for that", returning the fiery kiss. "Don't you ?" He grabbed her butt to drag her even closer to him, only smiling and playing with her long dark hair, loving those moments together. He would miss it so much but he knew Sasha wouldn't be happy as a 9-5 worker, with normal schedule and organised life. She needed adventure, action and change, and as much as it was annoying him, staying put in at St Louis would never allow her to fully happy.

"I do babe, more than you could imagine..." he whispered, more for himself, kissing the top of her head. She didn't reply, knowing it was his way to tell her he would miss her during the deployment. They stayed like this, quiet, for a long minutes before Sasha finally broke the silence.

"Take me to bed please.." It was a soft request, she was tired but she also wanted to be with him, in the intimacy of their bedroom. He apparently didn't even need to be asked twice as he lifted her up in no times, bringing her into the room.

It was late at night and they both had so much to do in few hours but they couldn't resist each other, Tom pushed Sasha onto the mattress and kissed her again, quickly getting rid of his clothes. No matters how many times they've done it, the feeling was always the same, strong, powerful and loving. In the intimacy of their room, with the moon light coming through the curtains, they slowly made love, making sure to show each other how much they were into this fresh start, creating memories.

She woke up first because of the sun rays lighting the room, stirring in bed and stretching like a cat, groaning because she felt so good all curled up in the sheets, with him by her side. Or more precisely, under her, as she used to fall asleep on his bare chest every night since they came back to land. Sasha then decided to pull herself up entirely on him, covering his body with hers and waking him up with sweet kisses. He awakened pretty quickly, blinking to adjust to the light before focusing on her, his real sunshine. "Morning gorgeous…" he muttered, still sleepy, his hand running over waist, already feeling his blood rushing south down. And he was sure she was doing it on purpose. "Last night wasn't enough for you ?" he smirked.

"Never enough, especially when I'm about to be deployed for months without you…" she whispered, nibbling his ear, perfectly knowing it was a sensitive spot. She felt him shiver against her, and it only made the fire in her grows even more.

"Sasha Cooper, when did you become that soft?"

She laughed, "Don't tell anyone, i have a reputation." sitting on him, purposely on his shaft, looking at him as innocently as she could, offering him a perfect view. And by the way his eyes were shining, her plan was working. Tom ran his hands over her flat stomach, slowly on the scars, then reached her breasts. He cupped one of them and got up, just enough to kiss it, his tongue playing with her nipple, leaving her breathless, unable to control her moans. She grabbed his large shoulders, eyes closed, bitting her lower lip, feeling the excitement growing bigger and painfully inside of her.

"Tom," she groaned, slowly moving her hips against his hardness, too impatient, unable to keep playing this little seduction show she herself started. He didn't answered but she suddenly felt him bit her nipple, making her scream.

Sasha couldn't wait and slipped one hand between their bodies, reaching his hardness and guiding him into her hot centre. She lifted up just enough her hips to let him enter and sat down, both of them moaning when they felt the connection. They stayed like this for few seconds, Tom loving the sensation of being inside of her, buried deep inside. "Always needs to be in command huh…." He whispered, his hand on her hips, as she started to move, driving him crazy. She smirked and slowly started to find the good rhythm, knowing they both wouldn't last long, it was just too perfect. The feeling of her silken walls around him and the view she was offering him were enough for Tom and with three more moves, he spilled himself inside of her, grunting, unable to keep it quiet.

"Let go Sasha…" he whispered with a raspy voice, still moving slowly, wanting Sasha not live the same orgasm. "Come for me..." He accompanied her, his hips thrusting harder into her, feeling she was close when Sam suddenly opened the door without knowing, quickly followed by his sister.

"Dad! Ashley didn't w-" he stopped when he realised what was going on, only seeing Sasha bare's back and his dad laying under her, the sheets - thankfully - covering their private parts.

"Sam what did I tell you about closed doors and knocking?" Tom said, trying to cover them as much as they could, Sasha still around him. He was trying hard to calm his breathing, still not fully recovered from his violent release. The little boy's face became red, suddenly unable to say a word, like if this scene erased the reason why he came running into his dad's room.

"Its not true dad, Sam only…." Ashley snapped back, unable to continue when she saw the same scene as her brother. "Oh my god, we're so, sorry! " she finally said, dragging Sam out of the room, both of them half mortified, half laughing.

As soon as she heard the door, Sasha had grabbed the sheets and tried to cover her, still on Tom, being extremely embarrassed to be seen like that. They were both grown up adults but it was the first time she was getting caught, and just before the release, it was frustrating as hell. Looking down, she saw Tom's face that appeared to be half embarrassed, half annoyed, half amused.

"Do you think they'll hate me now ?" She broke the silence, as he slipped out, pulling her into a cuddle.

"No, but they'll definitely kill me with questions and unlucky me, you'll be gone so I'll entirely be at their mercy." he laughed, kissing her forehead. He gave a little slap on her ass, getting out of bed, with a backup up plan in mind. "Let's get ready ?" He was at their bathroom doorsteps waiting for her but she didn't move. When Tom turned and saw her frustrated look, he smirked. "Come on Miss Cooper, I might have something for you waiting in the shower…."

Sasha almost jumped out of the bed, and the smile she gave him meant everything.

They both came downstair thirty minutes later, all dressed and ready for work, finding the kids watching tv while eating breakfast in the open kitchen.

"Good morning guys," Tom said, on his way to make coffee while Sasha was checking her schedule. "So, what was that important you both forgot how to knock at the door ?"

He was half amused and half serious, not really appreciating to be interrupted this way, but he couldn't be that mad, especially because of the expression on their faces. Ashley and Sam blushed, the scene still fresh in their mind, that was so weird to picture their dad and Sasha doing this kind of things.

"Ashley turned the tv off just because it was urgent while I was playing video games!" Sam grumbled, finishing his bowl.

"It was for school, my teacher said it was important to watch the morning news because we need to be advised of what's going on, first thing in the morning!" She immediately snapped back. "Still more important than videos games!"

Sam was about to say something but Tom raised a hand to cut them both, tiring with this kind of fight. "I get both of your points, Sam next time Ashley wants to watch the news, its priority for her, and then you can play. And Ashley, don't force your brother, just ask him nicely and you'll see things works better. Am I clear ?" His ton was serious and they both nodded, putting everything in the dishwasher. "Oh and also, I really want you to knock at the door, especially if it's closed, understood ?"

They nodded as Sasha joined them in the kitchen, filling their cups just the way they liked it, with more milk for her, and a very little sugar for him. The scene this morning got her frustrated but after the shower with Tom, she was more amused of the situation.

"And please Sam, don't tell all your friends at school ok ?" She laughed, knowing thats the first thing he would tell his friends. And by the look he glanced, she knew she was right.

"But it was funny!" He tried to argue, his gaze full of mischief. "And gross at the same time, why do you guys always have to do that ?"

That was a question either Tom or Sasha were prepared to have, they both stay a little quiet, unable to find a good answer. How to explain physical need and love to a eleven years old ? "One day you won't think so son." Tom said, ruffling Sam's hair. "And before you say it, you still have few years ahead before you can fully understand, but don't worry, it's all but gross." He laughed.

'Come on guys, almost time to go to school." looking at his watch.

"Sasha are you leaving today ?" Sam turned around to look at Sasha, hoping she would reassure him.

"Yes kiddo, your dad will drop me at the airfield, but I promise I'll try to contact you as much as I cam, but where I'm going it's gonna be a little difficult sometimes. But I'll come back, I promise."

She couldn't explain more, or tell them when she would be back, she had no ideas herself, she just knew she and her team were requested in Panama for important mission, order coming from the highest rank, and also the office of naval intelligence. Sam ran to her and hugged her that tight for a second she couldn't breathe. This little boy was so adorable, he had never been rude to herm always welcoming her with warm and open arms, showing her how much he cared and she felt so emotional, hugging him tight, kissing the top of his head. "It's okay kiddo, promise me to behave and to watch over your dad and sister." She whispered, as he nodded.

"I'll miss you Sasha." his voice was a little shaky, probably because he was holding tears back, hating when his dad was deployed, and now it was the same with Sasha.

"We'll all miss you, promise you'll be safe." Ashley added as she also came closer to hug her.

Tom, from the back of the kitchen was looking at the scene in front of him, and his heart clenched few times, realising how lucky he was to have all three, also wishing she could stay. But he couldn't keep her in cage, she wouldn't be happy and orders were orders, he knew that better than anyone. It was cute, and touching at the same time, he was so happy his kids accepted Sasha in their life, as his lover, he was so afraid because he learned they didn't like Cali that much. And the more important was them to be happy, he couldn't be in peace if he knew one of the three more important people in his life weren't happy.

"I'll miss you all guys." She softly said, kissing and waving them. "Go ahead guys, have a good day at school and don't forget to behave at home with your dad."

As they both left the house, Sasha turned to look at Tom, a bit sad of leaving him behind. They had their fresh start as they talked about it, but it included being separated, no longer on the ship anymore. Lost in her thoughts, he came closer and leaned against her, slowly crashing his lips onto hers. "I'll miss you too babe." as his hand ran over her back.

"Be safe."

"Roger that professor." she said with a little smile, getting up on the plane with the rest of vulture team. They were on the base, all he wanted was to run after her, lift her up and kiss her, tell her how much he was loving her. But he couldn't and all he could do was looking at her, hoping she would read his gaze.

"I love you." She whispered, looking back one last time.