Chapter 16

Smith enters the room that he has set up for them. He turned to look at them both.

"Well, this is it. I know that it's not much but considering the circumstances..." Smith says with a wave of his hand.

"Dad, it is almost heaven" Rick replies not looking at the room but Kate.

Smith gives a sly wink then leaves them standing in the hallway alone.

Rick was unsure about being with Kate sexually. He knows that he is physically almost there. He wants their first time to be extraordinary. Entering the room Rick finally looks around it. He could tell that his Dad has tried to make it as inviting as he could. With his critical eye, he feels it needs a bit more of a feminine touch. Rick walks over to Kate then places his hands on her hips. He drew her into him.

"Please babe, give me a second alright?" Rick asks as soon as she was close enough so he could whisper in her ear.

Kate giggles then nods the affirmative. He releases her then walks over to the nurse. Kate could not make out what Rick whispers in the nurse's ear. The nurse nods turns then leaves the room. In about two minutes, she returns with a small box. She hands it to him with a smile then she leaves. Opening the box Rick withdraws six medium sized candles with a lighter.

Kate giggles with anticipation as Rick places the candles around the room then lights them. He shut off the overhead lights then lets the burning candles provide all the illumination.

He returns to Kate with the lower light level made her green eyes dance. Kate is so impressed over the romantic gesture.

"I think this is an improvement?" Rick says with his mouth so tantalizingly close to hers.

She gives him a smile. It is the one which is reserved just for him. She knew that he is trying to make their first time together special. He gazes into her eyes and sees the love shining back. His expression fades as he wishes that she would reconsider using herself as bait to lure Tyson out. Pushing that thought out of his mind, he caresses her face with his hands. She instinctively raises her arms then encircles his neck. He removes his hands from her face then places them back on her hips.

He pulls her closer once again. She lets out a quiet moan at his touch. He starts kissing her neck then locates her pulse point. He attacks it with vigor. It makes her into a bundle of nervous energy. He could feel her moaning louder through the vibrations from her throat on his lips. Rick wants this to be perfect so he started to massage her back. If it was even possible she melts deeper into him.

She is having feelings towards Rick that she never thought were possible. He is tender and caring to her needs. She slides her hands into the waistband of the scrubs he is wearing. He shudders at this bold move. Feeling her make the first contact he raises his hand under the shirt to her chest. Her skin is so warm to his touch. He caresses her breast through her bra

"Rick, you do know that it does come off right?" She says seductively.

"Yes Kate I know," He says as with the other hand undoes the clasp.

She smiles then wiggles out of it then it drops to the floor.

"There is that much better?" She teasingly asks.

"Yes Kate that is most definitely better." Rick responds as he once again caresses her breast.

She lets out a small moan from his ministrations.

"I'm impressed Rick. You're still recovering from surgery. Yet, you seem to have the touch to make woman's clothing fall from their bodies." Kate says teasingly.

"You have no idea Detective." He says laughingly.

He removes her shirt and loves what he is now seeing. They were perfect, beautiful and now his. He once again cups her breast and it elicits another moan. He formed a tight seal around her nipple with his mouth then proceeds to alternate nibbling then sucking her quite aroused nipples. Her hands find their place at the back of his head to offer the guidance she so desperately needs. He alternates between both breasts. He does not want to let either feel left out.

With his free hand, he slides it between her jean's waistband. Receiving no objections he moves slowly to the "V" of her legs. When his fingers he finds her clit she gasps. He notices that she is so wet from their foreplay.

"Rick you are way too dressed." She comments.

Rick laughs.

"So if you want them off remove them yourself." He commands.

"Ok, Rick I will" She saucily says.

She erotically removes each piece of clothing then she gently kisses his on fire skin. Rick moans from her attention.

Kate gets to his pants.

"Wait now you are too dressed Kate" Rick replies.

"Ok Rick, undress me" She says confident in her stand.

He complies and now before him was Kate Beckett. She is like a babe in the woods looking so innocent. He is going to please her until she needed help walking out of this room in the morning.

He moves closer then probes her moist folds his thumb caressed her area above her clit. He discovers that she is clean shaven. He almost came right there. She removes the scrubs pants. She is careful around the bandages on his chest and abdomen when she touches them with her hand. He still flinched a little at her touch to the sore area. He becomes accustom to her touching then relaxes.

"Does it hurt much? She asks.

"It's still just a little sore." He replies.

He knew he could do this. So in one sweep he picks her up bridal style and carries her over to the bed. Placing her on it gently he starts kissing her passionately. She allows his tongue to gain access to her mouth and his kisses become hard and fast. She reaches down to grab his cock. He moans in his kiss. His kisses become more feverish. She feels him moan once more in her mouth. He breaks the kiss due to lack of air.

"Kate if you keep that up all this foreplay will have gone to waste." He says panting as he looks at her hand stroking him faster.

"You are right Rick I will slow it down." She says with a wicked look in her eyes.

She slows to a complete stop then looks at him.

"Rick, make love to me. Right now…" She pants.

He grants her wish. She feels the bed dip when he takes a position above her. She reaches down with both hands. One hand is to guide him into her folds. Her other hand rests right by her sensitive point above her entrance. When he starts his motion she would work her nub. The experience would be so much more intense. They couple for a full 20 minutes. She is amazed at his stamina. She thought since he had surgery just 3 days ago he would not last too long. Boy was she ever wrong. They were about to reach release. Rick knows she is close when her muscles grip him like a vise. He would not last much longer.

All he hears her say "Rick I'm there."

He had sensed this. It is like they are completely in tune with each other. Waiting for just a split second longer he feels her whole body rock then he releases into her. His body shivers. This is the most extraordinary feeling he has ever had in his life. He is about to slide out, but before that happens she wraps her long lovely legs around his waist and her arms around his neck. This action keeps him in place. She needs this feeling of connection.

"To be as one," she thought.

He is in awe at her action. He has never been with a woman as extraordinary as her. He knows it would end sooner rather than later. She is going to use herself as bait soon. This is what worries him the most. If something goes wrong he would never forgive himself. It is right there that his mind is certain. If he had the strength and stamina to make love to this beautiful woman he could surely find the strength to help be a part of their plan. It would not matter to him that he is supposed to be "dead." He would gladly place his life on the line to make sure that she is safe.

She finally releases him from her entwined legs. He slowly inches up alongside of her. He pulls her beautiful naked body onto his. He is going to need to give his request in a very careful manner.

"Kate..." Rick starts.

"What is it Rick?" she responds.

"Please babe, listen to what I am going to say before you get irate, Okay?" Rick pleads.

She nods yes.

"Kate, there is a good chance that you might get shot or have some other type of attempt to cause you bodily harm." He says diplomatically.

"Yes Rick, there are risks with an op like this." Kate says waiting for the other shoe to drop.

"Kate, I am not going to lose you. I will be right by your side when you finally draw Tyson out into the trap." Rick says with finality.

Rick just looks at her face and does not know if he should continue. He knows that she is trying to come to terms with his speech. So he waits.

"Rick I can't let you get involved. First you are legally dead. If someone sees you alive that could tip off Tyson." Kate counters.

"Second if you ever and I mean ever get caught in Tyson's cross hairs I would lose you. I can not predict what would happen. I mean I know what should happen. Rick, I would murder him right on the spot. I will not live without having him pay for taking you away from me." Kate says with determination flashing from her eyes.

Rick draws her tighter into his body. If that was even any more possible then they both fall soundly asleep.

Smith arrives then enters their room. He sees the two of them sleeping together soundly and smirks. Backing out of the room he waits for a minute. He knocks softly on the door then he sticks his head in the room.

"Kate, are you ready for this op?" He asks with a firm voice.

"Smith, we have an issue..." Kate responds with a yawn.

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