Thank you. It is true that I love Bobby as a character. I also have one story of Myles which is dear to my heart. I think both Bobby and Myles deserves more exploring in fan fiction...

Chapter 2

He liked to think of himself as an intelligent man; he was a federal agent, he was his team leader, he had a law degree. It was weird to discover that such a short meeting with his past could open his eyes to so many things. She asked why men must be so dense and he knew that although most men really were he simply enjoyed burying his head in the sand.

He was stunned to discover that she liked him in college. She was one of his best friends, they shared an apartment together, he brought her Advil and chocolate cake every twenty-eight days and tried hard to walk on his toes on those fearful days of what she liked to call her moon cycle. She was with him when he was late to one of his finals and sweet talked the professor to let him take the test anyway. And she was there when Allie preferred someone else over him and he was upset and then on the next day when Allie decided she could do with him and he was happy.

And all that time she liked him. He shook his head, he never even considered her to be an option. She was simply there and he shamefully admitted that he wouldn't have spared her a second glance if he passed her down the street. It was only now that he realized that he took her for granted. He imagined that she took him for granted as well, thinking that they will always remain friends, that she will always have that silly piece of parchment.

Her words struck a nerve and he knew she was right. He shouldn't have waited for so long, shouldn't have succumb to that indifference approach about Sue. New York came into mind and he wondered why he didn't act when she told him she was staying. He hadn't slept at all that night, planning and scheming ways for her to stay and when she did he backpedaled again.

He still couldn't understand why he backpedaled but he did, probably thinking that he didn't need to chance their friendship now that the world seemed to be normal again. Jay's words reminded him that sometimes the world changes and she was right, Sue won't wait forever.

Straightening his shoulders, he headed towards his apartment. Today might be the day that would change his life. Since they had the day off, he had plenty of time to plan and execute. They all decided to meet later that night and see the fireworks so he had time. Scratching his chin; he turned on the air conditioner and reached out for his phone. "Luce, is Sue there? Good, I need some help with a project."

"Have you ever shopped with a woman before?" She asked, sighing with relief when they entered the air-conditioned mall.

"Sometimes…with this woman I used to date." Bobby answered vaguely. "Why do you ask?"

"Didn't you hate it? Most of the men I know would have preferred to battle wild beasts then walk into a mall with a woman."

"Nah…everything looked good on her, she was usually quick." Bobby smiled tightly and Jay picked up on the way his eyes clouded and shrugged her shoulders.

"Well, I'll give you a fair warning. Nothing looks good on me, so it might take a while." She paused in front one of the shops. "You don't have to stay."

"Yes, you keep on saying that, I might actually get insulted if you continue." The playful remark assured her that he was joking and she raised her eyebrow.

"Alright, but I gave you a fair warning."

Forty five minutes later and 17 shirts, she managed to pick up three that weren't too flashy, or showed too much cleavage, or were too high and failed to cover the small chocolate belly and the fact that her underwear line was higher then her jeans line. Bobby seemed to enjoy the fashion show and when she finally emerged from the dressing room with one of the shirts he stopped her, handing her two skirts. "Try these." He said.

"What?" She seemed so stunned he burst into laughter.

"Look, you said something about not having your luggage with you and since the heat wave is about to get even worse you might as well wear something lighter then those jeans." He motioned his own shorts.

Jay eyed the two skirts critically. "I don't think I could wear them."

"Why? They're not too short …" He trailed off when she shifted from one foot to the other. "Out with it, Shei…Jay, what's wrong?"

"Well, for your information, Bobby, it's been a while since I shaved my legs and I don't feel comfortable…" She trailed off when he rolled his eyes.

"Why do women gets so upset with their hair, it's supposed to be there. Scientists claim its part of the sensory nervous system, no?" He pondered for a moment and then shook his head. "Look, just try them, I think they go all the way to your ankle and no one will notice any hairs."

Pursing her lips, she grabbed the skirts and headed towards the dressing room. Bobby smiled to himself and waited patiently for her to come out, relived when she did, wearing a wine colored skirt and a white tank top. He smiled at her and she rolled her eyes, holding the other skirt in her hand. "Are you sure you're not gay?" She blurted suddenly, hot flush covering her cheeks when people looked at them.

"Why?" Bobby was highly amused, laughing when she buried her face in her hands.

"Sorry, that was a stupid question and it's completely none of my business not to mention it's a completely sexist thing to say…I just wanted to say that you have good taste."

"Thank you."

He followed her to the cashier and she paid for the clothes before following him outside the store. They faced each other and Jay took a look around her before setting her gaze on his eyes again. "Thanks, it was fun. I think I might just hang around here for a while, it looks like a bad day for sightseeing."

"I'm glad I could help." He looked around him and then smiled at her. "Actually, I have something I need to do here…" He trailed off and she quirked her lips into a small smile.

"Want me to come with you?"

Grinning, he nodded his head, leading her towards the escalator.

Sue was more then surprised to see Jack waiting for her when she returned from the long walk with Levi. She paused momentarily before he saw her and groaned at her state of appearance. Her T shirt was sticking to her back and her face was flushed and sweaty, the idea to have a nice jog with Levi on the hottest day of the year was obviously a bad one. She tried to remove her sticky hair from her forehead, but she got the feeling she only made herself look worse and instead just smiled awkwardly. "Hey, Jack, what are you doing here?"

Jack took in her lovely form, clad in shorts and running shoes, suddenly seeing more of her then he ever saw, realizing that her legs were indeed as long as he fantasized them to be. Forcing his gaze to settle on her eyes, he smiled. "I came to take you with me for the day."

"Sweeping me off my feet?" She arched an eyebrow, watching with amusement as his smile turned wicked.

"Well, I'm certainly going to try…"

Sue pondered for a moment. She had no other plans other then watching the fireworks later that night. And considering the heat wave, she wasn't too thrilled on spending her day under the air conditioner. "Does it involve outdoor activities?" She asked and Jack nodded his head.

"Yes, you'll need a swimming suit and a towel and a set of clothes for changing."

Sue pursed her lips and then nodded her head. "Alright, since I have nothing to do anyway…" She trailed off when she caught the relieved look in his eyes. "Come on up, I'll need a few minutes."

"Alexandria." He answered when she quietly asked him where they were going.

Sue chuckled. "Alexandria is a big place, Jack. What exactly are we going to do there?"

"That, Miss Thomas, is for me to know and for you to find out as soon as we get there…" He grinned, reaching out to squeeze her hand. "I promise you'll have fun."

"Won't we get hot?" She asked, moving her hand down her throat before reaching out to the air conditioner and resting her palm against it.

Jack eased his foot from the gas pedal as he watched her actions, swallowing hard before replying. "Trust me, we won't get too hot."

"Are we going to be in an air-conditioned place?" She asked, innocently batting her eyelashes at him. She watched him laughing and shaking his head, wondering where her bold mood came from, flushing when his expressive gaze scanned her when they stood in a red light, promising her without words that things just might never be the same. She averted her eyes and a moment later felt his hand touching hers, squeezing softly when the light turned green again.

"It wouldn't be a surprise if you continue to try and get it out of me." He told her on the next light and she leaned closer, watching with amusement as he bit his lower lip.

"Well, I studied the art of interrogation from the best." She replied, grinning at his flushed face.

"Is this the stage where you're making fun of me and saying it was Levi?" He asked, sighing when the car from behind honked loudly.

"No, I really meant you this time." She chuckled and he reached out for her hand, squeezing it softly, delighted with the simple contact.

Sue watched their joined hands, marveling at the difference in color and texture, the heat spreading in her body the direct result of his touch. She wondered what he planned for her. For them. She startled when he pulled his hand gently and placed his finger bellow her chin, tilting her head higher. "We're here." He smiled.

Her face lit up and she glanced outside, a wide smile forming on her lips. "A water park?" She exclaimed, laughing delightfully.

"Cameron Run." He pointed at the sign. "They say it has a great wave pool."

He laughed when she practically jumped from the car. "Jack, I haven't been in a water park for ages. Are you coming?"

"Why? You think you'll have more fun without me?" He teased. "Come, give me a hand." He pulled out a picnic basket and a blanket.

They find a relatively quiet corner, shaded by a few trees and spread their belongings there. Jack wasted no time in removing his running shoes, envious the sandals that Sue so easily slipped from her feet. She buried her feet in the tall grass and he watched her for a moment as she scanned the place. "Where should we go first?" She asked and he sneaked a look at his watch.

"The waves should start in a few minutes. Wanna go to the wave pool?"

She nodded her head. "But I don't want to get water in my ears."

"Got it, no water dunking." He winked.

Sue stared at him for a moment, flushing under his scrutiny, knowing that she needed to remove her shirt and shorts and suddenly feeling very shy. Jack smiled and turned away from her, fussing over something while she slowly stripped to her one-piece bathing suit, all too aware of the fact that he never before seen her so exposed. She watched as he turned slowly, one hand covering his eyes. "Can I look?" He asked and she smiled and moved closer to him, reaching out to his hand and moving it away from his eyes. Jack blinked before focusing his eyes on her, taking in the light blue material with much appreciation. Sue lowered her eyes, her heartbeat accelerating when she realized that he removed his shirt and she was now staring at his bare chest. Her head snapped upwards and his lips curled in a smile, grinning in return she sprang to her feet.

"Come on, Hudson, the last one in the water have to do the other's paper work for a week!"

Jack watched her running away from him and quickly followed, thinking that the view he was enjoying from was worth all the paper work in the world.