Sorry it been so long since the last update. It's been a crazy few weeks. Hope this was worth the wait…..

Nick pulls back and starts to say something. She silences him with a kiss. Neither one makes another move. They simply kiss in the darkness of room. She has never felt so at peace with a man before. He is not trying to force himself on her. She smiles and feels him pull back. He looks at her with a look filled with love. He starts to say something when she puts her finger on his lips. She smiles softly and says "Don't say anything you might regret later. Let's just have tonight and let tomorrow take care of it's self."

Toby Keith's "Crash Here Tonight" is playing softly in the background.

I almost said I love you
Could I really be that kind of guy
See one candle burning in your eye
And watch my heart fill up with butterflies
I almost said I need you
Girl I shouldn't go there anymore
Act like I never been in love before
You probably think it's my first time
Is this what love's all about
Am I getting in too deep
Wouldn't want to freak you out
Make a promise I can't keep

So close your eyes and hum along
And I'll sing you one more love song
If everything is still alright
Why don't you just crash here tonight

Close your eyes and hum along
And I'll sing you one more love song
If everything is still alright
Why don't you just crash here tonight

Girl if everything is still alright
Why don't you just crash here tonight

By the end of the song they are kissing more passionately. Nick finally stands up and pulls her to her feet. He smiles as he pulls back the covers to the bed and turns off the light. Catherine is speechless. She smiles as she reaches out and allows herself to touch his chest. She feels something expand in her chest. She is falling in love with him. She can feel it and despite the fact that every ounce of her body is telling her she needs to stop it, she is powerless to do so. All she can do is react to the feelings that he is creating within her inner most soul.

Nick can't believe how beautiful Catherine is standing here in front of him. He longs to tell her that, but is afraid of scaring her. She has been through so much and hurt so many times by men that she is afraid to let herself fall in love. He knows that this night will remain seared in his memory for the rest of his life. He feels her hands on his chest and knows that he won't be able to hold onto his senses for much longer. She smiles up at him and he looses every semblance of control. It is that simple smile that is his undoing. He pulls her close and whispers softly "Are you sure Cath?"

Unable to speak, she merely nods and runs her fingers thru his chest hair. All doubts are erased as he removes the nightgown that she is wearing. She watches his reaction as he sees her naked for the first time. He is not disappointed. She is even more beautiful than he ever imagined. Even in his wildest dreams he never imagined she was this perfect. He allowed his finger to trail softly over one nipple. He heard her moan loudly and he smiled. He lowered his head and captured one of her nipples in his mouth. She nearly came off the floor at the feeling that his mouth caused. She felt herself being carried away to a place that in all of her years she had never been to before. She had, had many lovers in the past, but none of them had ever done what Nick was doing to her now. They had been mostly concerned about their pleasure. Nick was making her feel so special and loved. She allowed herself to run her hands thru his hair. She was rewarded with a soft tug on her nipple. This caused her to moan loudly. Finally she was able to recover her voice and said "Bed. Now. Please."

It was a spoken plea. Nick teased her a bit more, until he could no longer resist her. She pulled him towards the bed and they fell onto it. They landed on top of each other. They looked into each others eyes and Catherine nodded. Nick smiled and allowed himself to enter her. She closed her eyes and he whispered softly "I want to look into your eyes as we make love Cath. Please?" She rewarded him by opening her eyes. He felt his heart expand to the breaking point. He moved slowly. Not wanting to hurt her. Although in going slow it was almost painful for Catherine. She wrapped her legs around him and pulled him inside of her. She cried out. Not from pain, but from pleasure. She couldn't believe how incredible he felt inside of her. The faster he moved, the louder she moaned. Finally just when she thought, she couldn't take anymore, she felt him stiffen and he looked deep in his eyes as they exploded together.

He collapsed on top of her and they held each other tightly. Neither spoke. Words were not necessary. It was only later that they realized neither one that used any protection…..