Author's Note: This story is a compilation of short pieces to add to Love's Journey! Each piece either finishes off or continues a part that was mentioned in the story Love's Journey!

Enjoy!

Chapter One: So Good!

"How was it?" He asked.

She sat up and stretched her arms out in front of her. "Wow! That was so good!"

"Yeah, I know!" Came his reply.

"Can I have more?"

"You haven't had enough yet?"

"It was so good. I can never have enough of it!"

"But Francine, too much isn't good for you."

"Nelson, who said that?"

"I don't know, but I know it's true!" Leatherneck replied.

"Nelson!"

"Okay, if you want more."

"Hmm, so so good!" Francine said after a few minutes.

"Okay, Francine, I really do think that's enough now!"

"Nelson, I suppose you're right but," Francine began but was cut off by Leatherneck.

"There's more where that came from."

"As long as you promise to make more later," Francine said, her voice trailing off, sitting up even straighter on Leatherneck's sofa.

"I promise. Besides, you still have a batch of brownies that you can take home."

"Oh, yeah, I forgot about those. Where did you learn to make brownies anyway?"

"Well, I served in the Armed Forces as a cook. Before that, I used to help out my mother at home. She taught me everything I know."

"Don't tell Amanda I said this, but your brownies are almost as good as hers."

"No, not quite as good as Mrs. King's, I mean Mrs. Stetson's."

"I know I keep forgetting that they are married. Who could figure those two together?"

"I saw it with those two; I wasn't surprised."

Francine shrugged her shoulders. "Someone might wonder about us," Francine said quietly.

"I guess," Leatherneck said sitting down next to Francine and moving a little closer to her.

There was an awkward silence.

"Well, I should probably get going," Francine said, standing up. "Thanks for dinner and well for dessert."

"You're welcome, Francine. Wait; let me see you to your car."

"It's okay, I'll well, see you tomorrow."

Francine said darting out the door quickly, Leatherneck just a few paces behind Francine at the door.

Francine headed down the stairs quickly. Just what in the world was she doing with Leatherneck, with Nelson? He was so different from anyone she'd ever known. Brownies, he'd actually made her brownies! No man had ever done that for her before. This was their fifth date, and they hadn't even kissed yet, let alone had sex. That in itself was refreshing, but scary. But wait, what if he couldn't kiss? Francine get a grip on yourself. She was at the bottom step, just about to push the door open to leave when another thought altogether came to her. She quickly turned around and headed back up the three flights of stairs, wishing to God he had an elevator. It was just so challenging in her new heels, nothing like new shoes.

Francine knocked on Leatherneck's door. It opened up almost immediately.

"Francine, did you forget something?"

"Yes, this!" She said and soundly kissed him on the lips.

It took him a moment to recover, but Leatherneck returned her kiss, wrapping his arms around her waist pulling her in closer. A slight cough from someone in the hallway made them aware of the fact that they were in the doorway of his apartment.

Leatherneck pulled back but kept his arm around Francine. "What was that for?"

"I forgot to say thank you," Francine answered leaning in and kissing him again quickly, before pulling back. "Thank you!"

"You are welcome!" Leatherneck said breathlessly.

"See you tomorrow!"

"See you tomorrow!"

Well, she got her answer! Not only could he bake, but he was also one hell of a kisser. Hmm, she would definitely have to come back for more!