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Katie had woken up earlier in Greg's arms and it had felt so right. Finally she was starting to feel alive again, they had a lot of talking to do but she knew it would be okay.

Greg was sitting on the bed sipping his coffee when Katie came out of the shower room. " You still look cute in a towel Katie well you look cute in anything."

She raised her eyebrows and shook her head " Where's my coffee?" He handed her the mug and watched as she searched for clothes. She couldn't help but feel content. They may not be back together and things weren't perfect but it felt right that he was here with her again.

Grabbing a pair of jeans and a warm top she walked back into the bathroom to get dressed.

When she came back out Greg was sitting by the window looking out at the rain. His face had clouded over all of a sudden.

" I really let you down didn't I?" his voice almost cracking, the pain of the last few years was written all over his face.

" Yeah, but I understand why you were the way you were. I know what you were trying to do. I don't agree with it but I understand." She knew he would be like this, always beating himself up.

" You were always so understanding. I don't think I could be." Greg looked up at her with tears falling from his eyes.

" Yes you could. You really need to shut the hell up with the self-doubt."

"Yes boss" Greg had always loved the fact that she was a straight talker.

Katie walked towards the window seat and stood beside Greg. Running her fingers through his hair he leaned his head back against her closing his eyes.

" I missed that Katie. Man, I missed everything. When you left I didn't wash your pillow for nearly a year. I even bought a bottle of your perfume and would spray it on the bed sheets. I know I'm weird but that smell made me remember all our good times. My mom visited last year and tried to change the apartment. She thought if she changed the way it looked and felt then I might have a hope of getting over you. It didn't work though"

They eventually joined the others downstairs in time for dinner. Nick cornered Greg as soon as he had a chance. He gave him the run down and Nick hit him on the back. " I'm really happy for ya man and Michelle is letting me take her to dinner when she gets settled. This is the best team building trip ever"

Katie was really relaxed for the night as she finally got to know everyone and they made some dinner and started drinking. Another drunken night for the team, except for Greg and Katie who both decided to take it easy. Both afraid of what might happen if they let their inhibitions go. Greg didn't want to disappoint Katie and Katie was afraid she would jump Greg.

It was late as everyone went to bed and Katie and Greg cleared up. They had enjoyed the night and as they decided to call it a night Katie took Greg's hand and led him upstairs. She didn't want to be stupid but there was no way she could hide how she felt.

"You can sleep in my bed tonight Greg."

"Okay, thanks Katie." He was a little shocked and didn't know what to expect so he acted like the perfect gentleman. When he turned off the light he could feel her turn towards him.

He felt Katie reach out and cup his face before she leaned in and kissed him. He kissed back eagerly for a few minutes before pulling away. "Are you sure about this Katie? I don't want to do anything you will regret in the morning."

"It's what I want Greg. I love you." She whispered back to him. Making him smile and pull her even closer to him. Her hands went through his hair and then under his shirt. They undressed each other and Greg started to kiss every part of Katie making her lie back and relax. She could feel his hardness against her and his hands roamed up her thighs before feeling how turned on she was. He checked that she was okay with everything before he kissed her again and moved into her. Every movement they made was slow and deliberate. They wanted to savour their night. The next hour was not about lust and sex it was all about emotions as they made love, looking into one another's eyes and intertwining their fingers. They lay in each other's arms afterwards and he stroked her hair and face.

" That was pretty amazing huh?"

" Yeah, but it always was."

Turning his body in to face her and wrapping his arms around her waist he pulled her even closer he whispered in her ear " I love you Katie"

" I love you too Greg"

" I'll never hurt you again. I promise."

They made love for hours that night and both exhausted they fell asleep together.

Greg woke to find the bed empty and saw Katie sitting by the window staring out.

" Morning baby" he said in a quiet voice not sure how things would be in the light of day but all the while hoping she still felt the same. He was so happy and content again, it had been years since he had felt this way. The last time had been right before the explosion.

She turned to face him and he saw that she no longer looked tired or upset. Her spark was back as she walked across the room and climbed on top of him. Twenty minutes later they were giggling like teenagers and jumping into the shower together.

They could hardly keep their hands off of one another and when they got to the kitchen they found themselves alone. Katie started on the wash up from the previous night and watching her Greg was getting turned on again. He started kissing her neck and throat before sliding his hands under her top and running them all over her. He could see her biting her lip as she always did when she wanted him when a coughing behind them interrupted them.

Catherine was standing in the doorway with Warrick both smiling although they were clearly really hung over.

Catherine was giggling to herself " Love is in the air here, there must be something in the water"

Greg looked a little confused until Warrick stepped in " Nick and Michelle hit it off last night. We found them kissing in the kitchen. I think they shared a room last night"

Greg laughed and kissed Katie's head. " Love is definitely in the air"

Catherine smiled as she gave the two of them a hug, "I'm glad you guys have worked things out. I really do think you are made for each other."

She turned to Katie, "and I'm really looking forward to getting to know you better Katie."

It was after lunch when the rain stopped and they heard on the radio that it was to get better and that the roads would reopen in the morning. While some were happy to go home others weren't. Nick and Michelle who had finally surfaced after lunch were organising their date when she got back to Vegas. Katie and Greg however were more sombre.

" I hate having to say goodbye now when we just started to fix things" Greg said to Nick later in the kitchen. " I know she hates it too"

" It's only going to be for a few weeks Greg and then you guys can live happily ever after."

It was lunchtime when the tour operator arrived at the house to pick them up. Greg and Katie were the last to say goodbye. Both obviously upset and in tears Greg managed to walk away and get into the minibus only going because he knew he had to get back to work.

They had just four weeks to wait and life would be complete.