Families
Chapter 22
A/N: This is a hot Ray chapter, consider yourself extra warned.
Dinner at Meg and Ben's
On Meg's request Ben had invited Line to come to their place for dinner on Saturday evening. Ray had a standing invitation and since they were cooking for four they could as easy cook for six so Frannie and Turnbull was invited too.
Molly loved the attention she got from Frannie and Turnbull, she was a bit more careful about the new face, but when she made funny faces at her she couldn't help giggling.
"Aren't we the luckiest parents?" Ben said to Meg.
"Yes we are" she said and tiptoed to kiss him "Have you heard from Ray today? He's usually not late for Saturday dinner" just as she said the words the doorbell rang.
"I'm sorry I'm late" Ray swept into the hall kissing Meg on the cheek "Where's my favorite girl?" he asked.
"She's with Frannie and Turnbull and.." Meg didn't get a chance to tell him there were a new person in the room.
Frannie was holding Molly just so it was easy for Ray to take her from her hands from behind the sofa.
"How's my favorite girl doing?" Ray said and kissed Molly on the cheek. "You seem to be happy" he said and whispered in her ear so everyone heard "I would miss you the most if your parents were to be sent to some other post"
He turned around to say hello the others when he saw a familiar face.
"Ray, may I introduce you to Line Andersen, she's..." Meg said.
"The Danish Ambassador" Ray filled in "I've already had the pleasure, actually twice this week" he added and handed Molly over to Meg.
"Oh.." Meg looked at Ben.
"I only know the one time on Thursday when he came to pick me up" Ben said.
The dinner was pleasant, everyone had funny stories to tell and Line seemed to fit right in with the others who had known each other for years. As Meg went to fix with dessert Ray took Molly over to the bedroom and made her ready for bed. He had taken to doing that when he was visiting and he liked it a lot. He was a bit distraught tonight though, thinking about Line. Ben came with Molly's formula bottle.
"Is there something going on between you and Line?" Ben asked.
Ray sat down with Molly in his arms. "I don't know yet" he said.
"I did notice how she looked at you during dinner" Ben said.
"She did, didn't she?" Ray grinned.
Ben had never been one to tease his friends and he wasn't gonna do it now either.
"Oh Ben buddy there are still so much you need to loosen up about" Ray said and handed Ben Molly "You take her, I've still got a lady to impress and baby puke isn't very attractive" Ray grinned.
"Ray my friend" Ben said and expertly like everything else he did had his daughter burping "I don't think there is much more to do, she saw the true you when you swept in and picked Molly up" Ben managed a grin himself as he put Molly down in her bed.
"I suppose you're right" Ray said. Together they left the bedroom and joined the others for coffee and dessert.
Ray reached for the colorful bowl he knew Meg always kept full of smarties. Today there were less than half in the bowl and he looked questioningly at Meg as he knew there had been pretty much a full bowl when he had been there last.
She just shrugged her shoulders and shook her head. It was scary how Ray picked some things up.
Ray didn't say anything and since everyone else was busy talking he threw himself into the conversation.
Turnbull walked Frannie home soon after eleven and half an hour later Line said she too had to go home. Ray quickly offered to drive her.
"That's nice of you Ray" Meg said, she knew Line had come in a cab "You can't be safer than with one of Chicago's finest" Meg said to Line.
"I suppose that's right" Line said and hugged Meg "Thank you so much, everything was lovely. It's been really long since I last ate such a good moose stew"
"Well that's Ben's cooking, I'm quite worthless until it comes to dessert and cakes" Meg confessed.
"Well that was excellent too and of course food always tastes better in company of friends" Line said.
"I know how you feel, until I had gotten to know a few people here in town meals was just something necessary to survive the day" Meg said.
Ray opened the door "Thanks for everything" he said as Line stepped outside "I guess I'll see you Monday?" he looked at Ben.
"One o'clock straight after lunch" Ben confirmed.
Ray held the door open for Line and then drove her to her apartment building "Do you want me to follow you to the door?" he asked as he offered her a hand when she stepped out.
A lot ran through Line's mind; Should she let him? Would he want to come inside then? If so, what would happen? She took a step closer and kissed his cheek "I will be OK, thank you for offering" she walked towards the door.
"You have my number if you need anything" Ray called after her and closed the door on the passenger's side.
Line turned around and smiled at him "Yes I do"
Ray drove home and went straight to bed.
In her apartment Line started her computer, there were something about Ray she wasn't too clear on, first of all there were little resemblance between him and his sister and what did the K in his name stand for. Yes Raymond Stanley K Vecchio was a bit of a mystery.
Ray loved Sunday mornings, no alarm to wake him up and when he did he could do whatever he felt like. Some Sundays if he woke up in time he joined the Vecchio's in church and for Sunday dinner back at the house, others he sometimes drove over to spend some time with Ben, Meg and Molly. But a Sunday like today especially since he heard the rain shatter to the window he just pulled the sheets up and rolled over to the other side to get back to sleep.
Suddenly there was a knock on his front door. It wasn't Ben's that he could hear. Usually his neighbors didn't come around either. Well he wouldn't know if he didn't open. He pulled a pair of jeans on and with the t-shirt halfway over his head he opened the door.
"Good morning" the sweet voice of Line said.
Quickly Ray pulled his t-shirt down his torso "Good...hrm...good morning" he managed after clearing his throat.
"I'm sorry if I woke you up" Line held a paper bag up in front of him "I brought bagels" she hoped he wouldn't see her hands shake nervously.
"Oh, that's OK" Ray fished his wrist watch out of his pocket, 10am, he smiled at her "It was about time I got up anyway" he let her in and closed the door. Mentally going through his fridge he found he had butter, jam, cheese and some kind of meat. Barefoot he walked over to the counter to start the coffee machine.
"I should have called first" Line said and looked around. The kitchen and living room was separated by a counter/bar. To the left from the entrance there was a hallway leading to what she figured was a bedroom and a bath room.
"That's OK" Ray said and opened the fridge to take out what he could offer. Luckily had had dusted, vacuumed and picked up a few stray things the day before. "So what brings you over, it can't be just for bringing me bagels?" Ray asked.
Line looked at him "Why not?" she asked back.
"Because I don't think you think I'm not capable of taking care of myself" Ray said and tugged on his right t-shirt sleeve. It wasn't that he was embarrassed about his tattoo, it was just not a Ray Vecchio thing.
Line reached out and stopped his action "You don't have to hide that Ray" she let her hand slide down his arm "I'm actually curious about you" she took a couple of steps around the counter and sat down on a stool "I did some digging in our systems and well I don't think your real name is Vecchio, you don't seem Italian enough to be"
"Well you're wrong then, Ray Vecchio, Detective first grade Chicago PD" it came out without an hesitations these days.
"From what I've read you're one fine detective that's been on several undercover missions but this one must be the strangest" Line said.
Ray felt like when he first had met Meg and Ben a year ago. He knew he couldn't keep the truth from Line, not if he wanted her to trust him. He poured coffee into to cups, put his smarties in one and looked at her "Milk? Sugar?" he asked.
"No thanks, black is fine" Line answered.
"You are partially right, I'm not Raymondo Vecchio of Italian heritage but to protect him I'm Ray Vecchio" Ray said "I can't tell you more because I don't know more. No one has seen him or heard from him since he went undercover, I only can hope for his family's sake that he is well and alive" Ray said.
"Can you tell what K stands for?" Line asks curiously sipping her coffee.
"Kowalski, but it's not to be used" Ray said and reached for a knife to cut the bagels.
"I will keep the information to myself" Line said and put some butter on one of the cut bagels.
Ray came around to sit beside Line on the other stool. They talked about this and that. It was mostly Ray that asked questions but when Line did he mostly used his undercover profile and he saw she understood why he had to. About an hour later they had finished the coffee in the pot and as Ray started to gather the leftovers up Line slipped down from the chair to help him.
The area between the counter and sink wasn't very wide and the stood close. Really close Ray noticed when he could smell Line's scent. He dropped what he had in his hands in the sink and gently put his hands around her face. This time she wasn't getting away was the last he thought before he hungrily kissed her.
Line felt her back hit the counter but all she could think of was the kiss. It had been a long time since she had had a man in her life and when Ray's tongue bickered her lips to open she obliged. To steady herself she held onto his head.
The kiss was hungry and full of promises and it wasn't until they were out of air they broke apart. Breathing heavily Ray rested his forehead against Line's. Line was the one who took the initiative next and as the kiss grew deeper and hotter she let her hands wander up under Ray's t-shirt. Ray lifted her up so she sat on the counter and moved his kisses down her neck and further down the v of her blouse. When Line grabbed his t-shirt to pull it off Ray looked up at her kind of saying there's no return. Line pushed him away so she could slide down on the floor, she took his hand and ushered him forward. Her silent way of telling what she wanted.
Ray almost couldn't wait. Sure he had met the odd women but it had been a while since any of them had made their way to his bed. He stopped in the hallway and pushed Line up against the wall for another hot kiss. Having put jeans on in the morning made it easy for Line to put her legs around Ray's hips. He helped her up a bit before he took a firm grip around her and carried her inside his bedroom. Gently he put her down on the bed and climbed up himself. They scooted upwards before they with hands and kisses started exploring each other. Line made Ray roll over and when she sat on top of him she pulled her blouse off and tossed it on the floor. She bent forward and placed kisses down his chest and stomach. When she reached the hem of his jeans she slowly unbuttoned and unzipped them. She moved to lay by his side and bravely slipped her hand down the opening of his jeans. Ray moaned and tried to wriggle the jeans off his body, it wasn't very easy as Line's hand did things no woman had done to him before, no one but Stella but they had been young and exploring together. To get a chance to breath Ray sat up to pull his jeans off his legs. Stine sat up on her knees behind him and kissed his shoulders while she let her hands roam over his chest.
Free from his jeans Ray too sat on his knees facing Line. He couldn't get enough of her. He kissed her from the neck down her breasts, her nipples were hard through her bra when he took one in his mouth. At the same time he worked on her jeans to get them off her. Quickly Line jumped of the bed and wriggled out of her tight jeans. She stood by the side and reached for Ray. The kiss they shared was soft and slowly Line climbed back onto the bed. Before Ray laid her down he unhooked her bra and threw it on the floor. He pushed her legs apart a bit and carefully not to crush her laid down and kissed her.
Line put her hands on Ray's butt. Slipping her fingers under the waistband, she had waited long enough. "I want you Ray, I want you now" she said with a harsh voice.
"Oh Line" Ray's voice was equally harsh. Again he sucked her nipples before kissing his way down. He pulled off her underpants and bent down. The feeling of his tongue against her clit made her arch her back. Ray looked up and saw her looking down at him with hazy eyes. He moved his tongue in swirling motions and had her squirming under him. Slowly not to hurt her he put first one then two fingers inside her and felt how wet she was. It didn't take long before she came for him and the feeling that went through him almost made him come himself. Quickly he threw his boxers off and rumbled for a condom in his nightstand drawer. When he came back to her he kissed her softly and whispered "Ready?" in her ear.
Line was still shaken by how she had given herself to him so completely but nodded and said "Yes" at the same time. She felt how Ray settled down, felt the tip of his penis at her entrance. She tilted her hips and with one smooth move Ray was inside her. The feeling was overwhelming and a couple of tears slipped down her cheek.
"Did I hurt you?" Line heard Ray ask as he laid still on top of her.
"No" Line shook her head and reached for his face so she could kiss him "You are wonderful" she started to move her hips to get him moving.
Ray wasn't late to follow her lead. It had been a long time since he had been this close to a woman and he had a hard time holding on. He felt like a teenager when he came that quickly. As he withdrew himself he rolled to he side and pulled her close. "Sorry" he said "It's been long since last" he somehow felt a need to explain.
"I know what you mean, same here" Line gently stroked his chest with her fingertips.
When Ray had caught his breath he excused himself to get rid of the condom and when he came back he had brought her a glass of water. He had drunken two himself in the bathroom.
"Thank you, how did you know?" Line asked.
"Needed some myself" he sat down beside her on the bed. Line shivered "Are you cold?" Ray asked.
"A bit" Line said, she wasn't so much cold as damp.
Ray laid down beside her and pulled the sheet over them. Gently he put an arm around her and pulled her close to himself "Better?" he asked.
"Much" Line answered and closed her eyes. She let herself drift off to sleep.
When Ray heard her steady breathing he too fell asleep.
It was well past noon when Line woke up. At first she didn't know where she was but seeing Ray's spiky hair she smiled. Gently she stroke his cheek, he hadn't had a chance to shave today but it didn't look bad on him.
Ray slowly opened his eyes, now this was a good way to wake up on a Sunday. He smiled at Line "Hi" he said not knowing what to say.
"Hi yourself" Line said and for the first time Ray noticed a slight accent.
"You OK?" Ray asked.
"Yes I am" Line ran her hand down his arm and laced her fingers with Ray's.
Ray lifted their hands to his mouth and kissed her fingers before he let go. He put his hand on her cheek and pulled her close for a kiss "Good" he just laid there looking at her when he heard a sound and for once it wasn't his own stomach that rumbled "You hungry?" he asked.
"A bit" Line confessed.
"Let me call for a pizza" Ray suggested.
"Pizza sounds good" Line said as Ray rolled to the side to pick his phone up. "Pineapple on it OK?" he asked.
"Divine" Line answered.
Disclaimer/Copyright 2014 and forward: I don't own the characters from Due South, but I've written the story and therefore feel I own that. I also want to say I don't know about how the Academy for RCMP or something alike works so I've made it up a nice way to fit my story. I'm also not familiar with names for different kind of people in a village such as the Inuits live in.