Title: Falling Apart
Author: Cindy Ryan
Notes and summary: See part one
Pizza had never tasted so good to Lucy. She knew the brush with death was making her appreciate the little things. Still, the pizza tasted heavenly as she and Tim sat on his sofa watching an old James Bond movie on his flat screen tv. Lucy eyed a fourth piece of pizza but pushed the box aside on the coffee table and settled back on the sofa. While she was still recovering from her ordeal Lucy hadn't lost that much weight to justify four pieces of pizza in one sitting.
"Don't go into a food coma."Tim chided with an amused smile.
Lucy looked at him through half mast eyes.
"Movie and a pizza is a deadly combination; you know."Lucy responded returning his smile.
Tim sat his plate on the coffee table and moved closer. Lucy didn't move; waiting. Tim didn't say a word; didn't need to. Lucy saw the heat and desire in his eyes and suppressed a shiver. Tim kissed her thoroughly and Lucy linked her arms around his neck.
"You are beautiful."Tim murmured when they came up for air.
Lucy lost herself in the next series of kisses. A pleasant interlude later Tim pulled back and sat up. He tucked Lucy next to him in a one armed embrace. They finished the movie and Tim stood tugging Lucy to her feet. It was dark outside now. Tim turned off the tv and grabbed his wallet and truck keys.
"Come on, I'll take you home."Tim suggested.
Lucy knew what she did next would change them. They could take things slow or she could embrace the life that was nearly taken from her. She smiled at Tim and draped her arms around his neck.
"What if I don't want to go home?"Lucy asked softly her lips inches from his.
"Are you sure, Lucy?"Tim asked in a deep husky tone.
In response Lucy kissed him. Kissing all the way Tim led them to the bedroom.
Epilogue
The next week flew by. Grey approved Lucy being reassigned to Harper for the rest of her training. With Talia's warning from months ago echoing through her troubled thoughts Lucy had been afraid of what colleagues would think of the abrupt switch of T.O's. Especially after Tim had applied life saving measures to Lucy after she was pulled from her underground prison. Happily Lucy found the important people in her life were happy for them. The others made a few snide comments but that passed.
Now it was saturday around nine pm. Tim had taken some overtime which had postponed their dinner plans. Jackson was out with his boyfriend leaving Lucy alone in the apartment. She'd ordered takeout not having the energy to cook. A knock at the door signaled her dinner companion's arrival. Lucy opened it to find Tim looking stunningly handsome in jeans, a white shirt and a dark suit jacket.
"Hi."Lucy greeted with a smile.
"Hi."Tim responded as he leaned forward. "I missed you."
"Missed you too."Lucy commented.
Tim kissed her and Lucy stepped back into the apartment. She heard Tim kick the door closed as the kiss deepened.
"I could get used to this."Lucy murmured once they broke apart.
"You're stuck with me, boot."Tim responded with a smile.
"Good."Lucy replied kissing him once more.
As Lucy prepared and reheated the takeout she knew how lucky she was. She had a second chance at life and a future with a man Lucy knew she was quickly falling in love with. Whatever lay ahead for them; they'd face it together; like always.
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