A/N Sorry about the delay in this update, I have had a nasty flu bug and just did not feel up to writing. When I felt better, I had trouble getting this chapter to come out right and then finally I have been unable to upload for a full day because of upload problems on the site. I'm still not 100% satisfied with it, but I decided to post it anyway. Thank you to all of you that continue to read and review my story. I hope you enjoy.

Piper wakes up first the next morning and smiles while she watches Alex sleeping next to her. Alex is lying on her side with her arm splayed across Piper's stomach and her raven hair is partially covering her face. Piper reaches out and tenderly pushes the hair out of her girlfriend's face and behind her ear. The brunette stirs, but does not wake up unconsciously pulling Piper closer for more contact. Piper snuggles into the crook of Alex's neck and continues to stare at the gorgeous creature in bed with her.

Piper allows her mind to go back to yesterday when Polly asked her how she would feel about marrying Alex. She truly has no doubt in her mind that she wants to be with this woman for the rest of her life, to have babies and grow old together, but she still really has no idea how Alex feels about the subjects of marriage and children. Piper knows that before Alex met her, the brunette had never wanted to be in a relationship because of the pain she saw her mom go through while she was growing up. According to Nicky, Alex has never been in a serious relationship until she met Piper. "What if Alex never wants to get married? What if she never wants to have kids?" Piper thinks to herself while gently stroking her lover's cheek. For as long as Piper can remember, she has wanted to be a mother. She wants to be the type of mom that Carol Chapman never was for her-the kind of mom that gives hugs freely and loves and supports her children in everything they choose to do—someone like Alex's mom.

"Fuck Alex's mom! We are supposed to meet her for brunch this morning!" Piper quickly checks the clock and notices that it is ten after nine. "Al sweetie, wake up Al," Piper says quietly shaking the brunette, "It's 9:10 Alex, we have to leave in like five minutes if we are going to make it to Harriet's by ten for brunch with your mom." Alex's emerald green eyes fly open and she jumps out of bed. "Shit! I meant to set the alarm, but then you came out of the bathroom wearing that sexy baby doll number, and I forgot my own name for minute and then you started licking whipped cream off of me-and I'm still sticky and I have no time to shower!" Piper giggles as she watches the older woman rushing around trying to get dressed while finger combing her hair. Piper sneaks up behind the brunette as she is pulling a sweater over her head and wraps her arms around her.

"Hey Al?"

"Yeah Pipes?" Alex asks turning around to give her girlfriend a proper good morning kiss.

"I love you." Piper whispers leaning into Alex's lips

"I love you too, babe. Let's get going, I'm going to need to stop at a Starbucks or something for a caffeine jolt."

"With extra whipped cream!" Piper jokes.

Alex smiles and grabs the blonde's hand locking the apartment door on the way out.

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Alex and Piper arrive at the restaurant at 10:08 to find Diane waiting in their usual booth. Diane stands up to greet the two women as they approach the table.

"Sorry we're a little late Mom, we had Piper's best friend's wedding last night and we overslept this morning.

"It's no problem hon, I actually just got here a couple of minutes ago," Alex's mom says giving her daughter a bear hug. "Piper! It's so good to see you!" Diane exclaims pulling the blonde into a hug as well. "I missed you a couple of weeks ago, but Alex told me you were visiting your dad. How's he doing?"

"Good morning Diane, I missed seeing you too. My dad is doing so much better thanks for asking."

The three women settle into the booth and order their usual brunch before catching up on each other's lives. "So tell me about this wedding you guys went to last night," Diane asks the couple. "Oh it was my best friend Polly's wedding-I was her maid of honor- and Alex was my plus one of course. It was soooooooo romantic and we had so much fun dancing the night away," Piper answers smiling at Alex. The brunette smiles right back at her brushing the blonde's thigh under the table. "Alex told me that you were engaged before you met her…do you mind if I ask you why you broke it off?"

"Mom I don't think Piper wants to talk about that…"

"No it's okay," Piper says grabbing Alex's hand. "Alex knows all of this already, but I broke off the engagement because I realized that I was not in love with him and I just couldn't see myself with him for the rest of my life—because when I get married its forever."

Diane smiles, "Well I know I speak for myself as well as my daughter when I say I'm glad you came to your senses!" The three women all share a laugh and Alex excuses herself to use the restroom. Piper takes the opportunity to speak with Diane about something she has been thinking about.

"So I was wondering if you have anything planned for Alex's birthday," Piper asks. Alex's thirtieth birthday is quickly approaching on March 7 and Piper wants to do something special.

"Not really…I figure we'll go out for a good dinner or something like we usually do-you're more than welcome to come along by the way."

"That sounds great! I'm in! Before Alex gets back I wanted to run something else by you to see what you think…Nicky and I were thinking of throwing her a surprise party—you know for the big 3-0—Do you think you would be able to come to the city for it, I know Alex would love to have you there."

Diane smiles, "That's a wonderful idea Piper, and of course I'll be there just let me know where and when."

"I'll call you as soon as we have it finalized!" Alex returns from the restroom and she and Piper give Diane hugs goodbye before setting off for the city.

"Pipes I need to go to the bar for about a half hour when we get back to take care of some invoices. Do you want to come with me or do you want me to drop you off at home?"

"I'll come with you. I'll hang out at the bar with Nicky while you take care of what you have to take care of. Do you mind stopping at the CVS Pharmacy? I have to pick up my birth control pills." Alex glances sideways at Piper and gives her a teasing smile. "Sure I can take you to CVS, but Pipes…you do know that I can't get you pregnant right? I mean I know I'm a way better lover than any man, but that is the one area where they have me beat!" Alex says with a wink and her signature smirk.

"Yes Al I know that you can't get me pregnant, but I've been taking them since I was seventeen and they help make my periods lighter and more regular so I have continued to take them."

"I was just messing with you babe, but in all seriousness, some women find that they have a much higher libido and better orgasms when they are NOT taking birth control pills…I know because I'm one of them!"

"Alex, I think we can both agree that there is nothing wrong with my libido and as for the orgasms, I don't think it would be possible for me to have stronger orgasms because they are currently the best I have ever had!"

"That's good to know," Alex murmurs with another wink. After a quick drive through the pharmacy, Alex pulls her SUV into the underground garage under her apartment and she and Piper walk the short distance to the bar. Since it's Sunday afternoon, there are not many people there only a few regulars sitting at the bar.

"Hey Vause! Blondie!" Nicky shouts from behind the bar as they enter. "I didn't expect to see the two of you dressed let alone out in public today—what with the wedding last night and Valentine's and all."

Alex lifts her middle finger and she and Piper simultaneously say, "Fuck off Nicky!" This elicited a fit of laughter from all three women. "I have some invoices that I have to get sent out, so I'll be my office for a while, can you keep Pipes company?" Alex asks her best friend. "You got it Stretch, I never say no to the company of a beautiful woman. I just hope for your sake that she can resist the old Nichols charm if ya know what I mean," Nicky says with a wink.

Both Alex and Piper know that Nicky is full of shit because ever since the wild haired woman started seeing Lorna, she only has eyes for the shorter brunette. Alex just shakes her head and walks toward her office. "What can I get you to drink Blondie?" Nicky asks Piper as she settles into a stool at the far end of the bar. "I'll just take a beer Nick. Hey I'm glad I have a chance to talk to you alone. I spoke with Diane today about a surprise thirtieth birthday party for Alex and she's onboard, she told me to tell her where and when and she'll be there."

"Hey that's great Chapman, now we just have to come up with a plan and try to keep it a surprise—I hope Vause doesn't ruin it by catching wind of what's going on…she has a knack for ruining surprises you know." Piper laughs and enjoys the company of Nicky for a bit longer until Alex emerges from her office.

"You ready to head out Pipes?" Alex asks wrapping her arms around Piper from behind and kissing her cheek. "You bet," Piper replies, "Bye Nicky, thanks for the beer and the company." "Hey no problem, see you Vause…bye Blondie." Alex grabs Piper's hand and the couple walk out of the bar and to Alex's penthouse.

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"Pipes?"

"Yeah Al?"

"Since we got to explore one of your fantasies last night, I was hoping we could try one of mine tonight…" Alex whispers into Piper's ear before sucking her lobe. Piper melts into the wall as Alex moves her mouth down to the blonde's pulse point.

"Okay, what do you have in mind?" Piper asks with a dirty little smile on her lips.

"I want to fuck you Pipes."

"Isn't that what we've been doing?" Piper asks confused.

"Not with my fingers Pipes," Alex murmurs reaching into her nightstand and pulling out a strapless strap-on, "With this."

Piper stares at the toy for a minute as her eyes darken with desire. A slight blush appears on the younger woman's cheeks. "If you're not comfortable with this babe, we don't have to use it," Alex whispers to Piper as she leans in for a kiss. "I want to," Piper murmurs, "I trust you." Piper opens her mouth allowing Alex's tongue free reign of her mouth while reaching down to pull the older woman's shirt over her head. Piper reaches her hand down the front of Alex's jeans and into her panties sliding her fingers through her folds coating her fingers before making tiny circles on the brunette's clit. Alex's breath hitches in her throat at the magic Piper's fingers create on her core. Alex quickly unbuttons her jeans and slides them down quickly along with her underwear while Piper continues her slow torture.

Alex grabs Piper's wrist and pulls her hand up to lick her own juices off the younger woman's fingers. "This is my fantasy Pipes, and I want you naked right now," Alex whispers removing the blonde's shirt and bra lowering her head to suck on the hard bud. Using her teeth, Alex gently bites on the nipple causing Piper to moan in ecstasy. The brunette hurriedly disposes of Piper's remaining clothes before pushing her down on the edge of the bed. Alex drops to her knees and buries her face in her girlfriend's delicious pussy, making sure she is good and ready to be fucked. Piper writhes around as Alex grabs her thighs to pull her even closer never letting her mouth lose contact. "Fuck Alex! I'm so ready, I want you to fuck me already!" That is all Alex needs to hear. Grabbing the strap-on, she glides the smaller curved end into her dripping pussy gasping as the curved bulb makes contact with her G-spot. This is about the hottest thing Piper has ever seen and once the toy is in position, Alex pushes Piper's shoulders so she is forced to lie down on the bed. Piper greedily spreads her legs as Alex settles between them on her knees. The older woman slides the dildo along her lover's slit getting it lubed up before pushing it slowly into Piper's aching core. Remaining still for a moment allowing Piper's body to adjust, Alex laces her fingers through Piper's. She slowly begins to thrust never breaking eye contact as emerald eyes meet ocean blue ones. With every thrust, Alex can feel the toy bump into her G-spot which is sending her closer and closer to the edge. She desperately wants Piper to come with her so she lets go of one of the blonde's hands and reaches down to rub her clit as Piper lifts her legs up to allow her to go deeper. By the sounds of Piper's moans, Alex can tell she is getting close. "Are you ready to come Pipes?" she whispers. "Oh yes! Fuck yes!" Pipers sighs. "Come with me babe," Alex commands continuing to rub her clit while thrusting. The brunette feels her girlfriend's body begin to quiver with climax and thrusting hard one more time, she allows her orgasm to consume her. Collapsing on top of Piper with their bodies still joined by the toy Alex continues to stare at her lover. "That was so fucking hot, Al," Piper says while her chest heaves from exertion. "Yeah it was pretty fuckin hot," Alex whispers with a shit eating grin on her face as she gently pulls out of Piper and slowly slides the dildo out of herself.

"Can I use it on you Al?" Alex grins at the blonde, "Uh oh! I think I've created a monster!" Piper smiles right back, "And to think you were worried about my libido!"