Thanks as always for the reviews...you guys are way too nice I think. But as I promised I have another ch. ready tonight. And though it's not technically Sunday night, it's awful close (it's 12:30 my time). This ch is rather short, but when I was writing it I just came to a point that I had to stop...it seemed too perfect of a spot not to stop this ch there, maybe it's just me being evil stopping this ch where I did but I'll try and update soon enough. Enjoy!

(Joanne's POV)

Kristin and I had eventually made it back to our hotel. And as soon as we were through the door our lips were meeting in an intense, passionate kiss. She was quickly helping me to undress, as I began helping her as well. We fell back onto the bed, hands roaming over one another's bodies, and my lips now exploring down her body. I felt desperate to have her this close to me. I needed to feel this loved from her. And it wasn't so much that I needed to feel the physical act of sex, but the emotional aspect of it was what I was needing the most. It was hurried and rushed; as if it wasn't I'd break. After we had both pleasured one another, we lay silently on the bed, cuddled into each others body.

"Joanne?" Kristin quietly asked, panting, "I love you."

"I love you too," I told her as I reached up kissing her on the neck. I saw her smile as I nudged closer into her, laying my head back down on her chest.

The next morning I woke up in the exact same position. Kristin was still sleeping, her arms still wrapped around my body. I slowly released myself from her arms, trying not to wake her. I stood up beside the bed, staring down at her. She was absolutely beautiful laying there asleep. I loved her so much. Gently I bent down kissing her on the forehead before going to take a shower.

When I returned back into the bedroom, Kristin was awake watching some television show. She spotted me walking out of the bathroom and quickly got out of bed rushing over to me, enveloping me in her arms.

"Good morning," she cheerfully said as she quickly kissed my lips. "I'm going to go take a shower and then we can spend some more time alone together before I leave?" she questioned. Kristin had to return to Chicago this evening; her flight was at six. She had to work tomorrow, so unfortunately she was only able to spend one night here in New York with me.

"Whatever you want honey," I smiled as she quickly made her way into the bathroom.

While Kristin was finishing getting ready, I had gone out to the balcony to sit and be alone with my thoughts. I didn't doubt for a second that I loved Kristin, she was great. But seeing Maureen again last night bought back so many old feelings; unresolved feelings. I wanted to talk to her again, there were still so many things left unsolved between us. Only problem is, can I trust myself around Maureen. As mad as I was last night at her, I still consciously had to fight the urge to grab her and just kiss her. What am I going to do? Their both unbelievable…but then again Kristin is in Chicago with me and Maureen made it very clear that she wasn't leaving New York. That kind of solves my problem.

"Joanne, you ready?" I was startled by Kristin's voice coming from back inside the hotel room.

"Yeah, I'm coming," I said, taking in a deep breath, walking back inside.

We grabbed Kristin's suitcases and headed out of the room. Even though Kristin's flight wasn't until later the hotel was going to be sending her luggage over to the airport so that we wouldn't have to worry about it. While we were waiting on the elevator, Kristin said she forgot something and went frantically rushing back to the room. She's so cute when she's frantic.

The entire day Kristin and I spent walking around New York. I showed her some of the big tourist sights and some other areas that I thought my interest her. It was just nice to be back in New York and to be there with Kristin. She really seemed to be enjoying herself. As always the day seemed to fly by and we were soon in a taxi headed towards LaGuardia.

"Well guess I'll see you Tuesday," she sadly said as we made it to the security point.

"Have a good flight," I don't know why I was so upset for, I was going to be back in Chicago myself in two days. I pulled her closer towards me, firmly wrapping my arms around her, gently kissing her goodbye. "I love you," I told her as she pulled away.

"I love you too baby," and with that she was through the security gate, waving goodbye to me from the other side.

I made it back to the hotel room, not really sure what I was going to do now. I had a few meetings I had to attend tomorrow, so I needed to review some files for that, but that shouldn't take me too long. I could always just go wonder around New York, there's always something happening here. Then again I could see what Mark is doing…maybe even Maureen. All thoughts of planning the rest of my evening were halted though when I spotted a note lying on the bed.

Dear Joanne,

I love you! There is something that I wanted to talk to you about, but before we talk about it I wanted to give you time to think about it on your own first. I know this is not how it is typically done but…

Joanne, will you marry me?

Love,

Kristin

I was immediately picking up the phone and dialing.

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