I am so sorry I haven't posted in forever. I have had so many ideas but lacked the words to put them on the page. I will try to update more often again, because I still am committed to this fanfic. A huge thank you to kandyocbr, you're reviews are so sweet and make me smile. Even if you are the only one reading/review I will still write for you. This is a bit short but I wanted to give you something, might be a part II to this but we will see.


Sandy couldn't believe all the stress he was under at his new job. The Heights case against the Newport Group was getting personal. It was already bad enough he fought with his father in law personally but now they were doing it professional and it was exhausting. The thing that stressed him out the most was the strain this case was having on his marriage. It wasn't big, no, but it was there. He felt like he hardly spent anytime with Kirsten anymore and it was making both of them frustrated. Always a lack of time or consent interruptions.

He had come home again after midnight, Rachel was fixed on them finishing something that night and Sandy was just glad that it was over. He was sad because he missed family dinner, and didn't get to say good night to the boys. He also knew Kirsten was probably asleep.

He made his way through his bedroom, into the bathroom trying to be as quiet as possible. He stripped himself of his suit, and pulled out a pair of comfortable pajama pants and one of his New York t-shirt. He brushed his teeth quickly, before creeping back into his bedroom and climbing to bed. Kirsten lay still on her side of the bed; he placed himself directly behind her. Planting a soft kiss to the back of her head and wrapping his strong muscular arm around her waist, pulling her close and resting her back on his chest.

"Baby?" he heard a soft sleepy whisper, coming from his beautiful wife.

"Shh, go back to sleep. I didn't mean to wake you," he said gently.

Kirsten interlocked his fingers, and held it tightly against her stomach.

"Did you just come home? What time is it?"

"I did, it's a little after 1"

"Sandy" she scolded, although they both had no control over their hours, she hated him coming home so late. Not only because she was slightly jealous about him spending late nights with Rachel, but because she cared about him, and he needed his rest.

"I know I'm sorry," he said, reading her mind. "I wish things were different, I feel like a terrible husband"

Kirsten eyes widened at this statement and she turned over to face him, staring at his face that was slightly lite from moonlight of their patio door.

"Why on earth would you feel that way?" She said in a very serious, business tone.

"I don't know" Sandy admitted sheepishly. " I use to pride myself on how much time and effort I put into our relationship after all these years. Taking you out for dates, bringing you flowers and stuff. I just don't feel like myself anymore, I sold out to some corporate law firm and I haven't had a moment alone with you in weeks."

Kirsten wrapped her arms around Sandy, holding him tightly in her arms. She was shocked to hear his revelation. She knew he was upset with his new working hours and all but she didn't think he was thinking so dark.

"Baby, I know that things have been stressful and physically lacking lately but that doesn't mean it's your fault. I still love you just the same. I love you so much and you still are the perfect man I have been in love with since I was 18. Things will improve once the case is over, but we are still fine."

Sandy loved her so much. She knew exactly what to say when he doubted himself. Even though it was extremely late Kirsten was always there when he needed to open up and he had always loved that quality of hers.

"Yeah" he pulled back from her hug and kissed her hard on the mouth with passion. The most either of them had felt in weeks. He held her face in his palms as he spoke.

"I love you Kirsten, more then anything and I promise you we will spend sometime together."

"I love you too Sandy. I know we will both work something out"

Sandy laid on his back and Kirsten cuddled up on his chest, and the warmth and comfort of their loved one, lured them both in a deep slumber.


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