Not mine.

I woke up by a series of kisses placed on my body. I smiled into the pillow and felt his warm body melt into mine. I was happy here in these heavenly pillows and didn't want to get up. I rolled over and looked Ranger right in his melted chocolate eyes filled with so many emotions. His face was lit up by his gorgeous smile as he leaned down to kiss me again. I reached up and grabbed his hair and brought down his head deepening the kiss.

"Good morning!" I said as we parted for air. He rested his forehead on mine and placed a kiss on my nose.

"Good morning!" He said to me and rolled over on his back, pulling me on top of him. I laughed and sighed happily on his broad chest. I was glad that we had taken Ric to his new room; Ranger's old office, now we didn't wake him up during the night. He seemed still to be sleeping. I glanced at the watch on the bedside table and was shocked when it showed 9 o'clock.

"Don't worry babe." he murmured into my neck as he placed featherlike kisses on my collarbones and on my neck. "I brought him to Ella so that we could have some time alone this morning. I wanted you to get the chance of sleeping as it has been neglected during these few weeks."

I melted back to his chest as he found a sweet spot on my shoulder. I never stopped being amazed by his thoughtfulness. He seemed to be on top of everything as far as I could tell.

"I love you"" I said to him as I pushed up on my arms and placed a passionate kiss on his lips. After a few minutes I broke for air and jumped out of the bed. Ranger looked puzzled as he laid on the bed with his hair falling freely and the sheets loose on his hips.

"I'm taking a shower, care to join me?" I purred at him and watched his eyes go darker. I turned around and sashayed into the bathroom, listening to his light footsteps on the soft carpet. I smiled as I was turning the water on and felt him press himself against me.

"My, my, aren't we happy to see me?" I murmured and smiled. My smile turned into a moan as he bit down on my shoulder.

I pulled my wet hair back into a ponytail as Ranger went downstairs to get Ric. I couldn't erase the stupid smile on my face, finally after giving up on the attempts I put on my mascara, twice because I had a feeling that things would get ugly today. While twisting the cap, I heard the door open and close. I made my way into the living room just as Ranger walked in with Ric in his arms. Ric was quietly assessing the new space, he was truly his father's son. I smiled at them both and took Ric in my arms, making my way to the kitchen with Ranger right behind me. I sat down at the table and fed Ric as I watched Ranger make his way around the kitchen, making us something to eat.

"So… What's up for today?" I asked him as I made sure that Ric was eating properly. Ranger didn't stop for a beat as he carried coffee, fruit salad, some sandwiches and juice to the table. He, too, seemed happy. He was smiling all the time and his whole posture radiated happiness.

"Well… The guys are working on the clothes and following other leads." he said carefully. "Tank is managing the day-to-day business so we're not really needed on fifth, but I heard that Bobby wants to do a check-up on you later today or tomorrow."

I was still processing this information as Lester barged through the door. I dropped my sandwich, Ranger drew his gun and Ric continued to eat. Right behind Lester came Bobby and Tank, who knocked on the open door.

"Santos! What the hell were you thinking! Are you trying to get yourself killed?" Ranger yelled at him as he holstered his gun. Bobby shut the door and murmured something like "He doesn't think, that's the problem". Tank looked slightly amused. "Mat's tomorrow at seven!"

I picked up my sandwich from the table and sipped on my juice as the guys sat down.

"I'm sorry boss man." Lester said and grabbed a sandwich. "I just have some major news to tell you guys." he looked like he might start to jump up and down like a child, he was that excited.

"Well?" I asked, feeling some of this excitement.

"I checked the video footage at the drycleaners we use and found out that after Binkie left his clothes there, there was a robbery. Binkie's clothes went missing."

"Why didn't he rapport that?" Ranger asked.

"He didn't notice it." Lester answered and smiled. "He used his back-up uniform and didn't think about his laundry until this morning. He is already prepared to meet you at the mats tomorrow."

Tank gave one hard chuckle and continued drinking his coffee. I couldn't help but to smile. I knew that the guys loved and respected Ranger to the extremes, they were for Gods sakes prepared to die for him. Ranger's hand snuck behind my back, bringing me closer to him. I leaned my head against his shoulder and looked right at Lester who was smirking at us.

"What are you smiling about?" I asked him and looked him straight in the eyes without blinking. "I'm sure Ranger doesn't mind telling me and the boys downstairs some mighty embarrassing stories about you if you don't stop smirking at us."

Lester's smile vanished and his features got hard. "You wouldn't dare!" he said to Ranger but I could feel him chuckling.

"You bet I would cuz." he said and we watched Lester's face go white.

"Anyways." Tank interrupted us. I could see that he was hiding a smile. "What are we going to do? The boys downstairs checked the video footage and matched the robber to a Marcus Daniels. His brother Thomas is currently in jail. He skipped bond last year and Bomber brought him in. Guess they are a bit pissed about that. Hal searched further and found that the owner of the house where Steph was in is John Daniels, Marcus' cousin."

"Get the teams together." Ranger said and I felt his change from home-Ranger to work-Ranger. "I'll be down in five."

They stood up and Ranger placed a kiss on the top of my head as he turned around and made his way to the closet. Lester and Tank was already gone but Bobby stayed at the table.

"If you don't mind I'll keep you company today?" He said and I smiled. It was good to have somebody here with me so that I didn't worry myself sick alone. I knew this was going to be a long day.

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