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Over the course of the next three weeks every Friday, after speaking to his children Bill called Laura. They talked for hours about everything and anything, and every time the conversation ended they were both left with grins on their faces.

30th June

Laura and Marcy were walking down Caprica City's high street searching for a dress suitable for the Colonial day ball, when Marcy commented "it looks good on you".

"What?" Laura asked turning to her friend confused.

"Being happy, I've never seen you this happy before and I've missed you smiling, I haven't seen you smile this much in over a year".

Her features softened as she processed her friend's words "I am, I know he's not usually my type, but there is this flutter in my stomach every time I see him".

"You'll have to introduce us sometime, anyone who makes one of my closet friends this happy is worth knowing" Marcy said before linking her arm with Laura's, "come on let's find a dress that will knock him dead".

The pair walked into one of the last shops along the street and Marcy immediately went to the racks pulling a dress out that had caught her eye. "This is it!" she told Laura, handing the dress to her and ushering her towards the dressing rooms.

Laura stepped out in the red long sleeve evening gown with a plunging V neck, ruched bodice and a slit up the side. "I'm not sure" she stated, feeling as if the dress was too revealing.

"Woah you look stunning….trust me Laura, he's going to love it".

Laura looked at herself in the mirror again before smiling. "I'll take this please" she told the sales assistant.

4th July

Laura was finishing her makeup when she heard a knock on the front door. "The doors unlocked, just let yourself in" she called out "I'm nearly ready".

Bill stepped into her apartment and looked around the spacious living room, which was connected to an open plan kitchen and dining room. He was contemplating whether he should stand or sit, when he heard the sound of high heels coming down the hallway and turned.

"What do you think?" Laura asked doing a little twirl for him, she knew she picked the right dress when his eyes lit up.

"Wow" was Bill's only words upon seeing her for the first time "you look amazing!"

Laura smiled, blushing slightly at his compliment and looked him over, appreciating how his dress grays fit made him look very distinguished and fit his frame perfectly "you look good, very handsome".

He smiled and walked over to her getting a closer look at how the material of the dress clung to her body and accentuated her curves. The plunging v neck of the dress gave him a tantalizing view of her firm, round breasts. Bill wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her, their mouths melding together as she ran her hands through his hair. He peppered kisses along her jaw before trailing his mouth along her neck, sucking gently. She moaned at the contact and tilted her head to give him further access, when she noticed the time however she giggled and told him "we do need to make it to the ball".

He groaned in frustration, but didn't put up a struggle as she grabbed his hand and walked towards her front door.

Once the valet had taken Bill's car, Laura linked her arm through Bill's and the pair entered the Opera House's ball room. The room was decorated with white and gold balloons elegantly strung between chandeliers, and waiters were walking around with drinks and canopies.

The couple grabbed a glass of champagne each and wandered over to the balcony overlooking the Harbourside.

"It's beautiful isn't" Laura commented looking over the balcony to the water and bridge, that was lit up in colors for Colonial day. When she got no response she turned around to find him staring at her, "Bill?" She asked.

"Hum what" he replied confused, he couldn't take his eyes off her, she looked stunning.

Laughing she gestured to the view and replied "I said isn't it beautiful".

"It is, but not as much as you".

"Smooth talker" she replied grinning and giving him a peck before wrapping her hand around his bicep. Her joy however was short lived, as she spotted Richard Adar and his wife walking their direction, and muttered "damn!"

"What's wrong?" Bill asked concerned.

"The mayor, Richard Adar, is coming over. I met him through my friend Marcy when he was running for Mayor, he wanted me to assist with his campaign and was quite insistent I help him with personal matters as well" Laura replied.

"Do you want to move further down the balcony?"

"No I might as well get this over with, he won't be too obvious with his wife by his side".

"Hi Laura, you look gorgeous as always" Richard Adar. Bill stiffened beside her and placed his hand at the small of her waist. Ordinarily the gesture would annoy her, but with the knowledge that Bill was not trying to claim his territory, instead merely trying to give her support, she found the action sweet and endearing.

"Congratulations Mayor Adar" Laura replied.

"Thank you, it was unfortunate that you were unable to help with the campaign, you would've been a valuable asset. Maybe when I run for re-election you can join the team" Richard replied making her skin crawls, as he looked her up and down.

Laura wrapped her arm around Bill's waist and leaned into him, making it clear she wasn't interested in whatever he was offering "oh sorry I won't be able to, I'll probably be washing my hair".

"Well if you ever change your mind, you know where to find me" Richard replied with a smarmy smile, before grabbing his wife's hand and walking over towards the some of the dignitaries who were attending the event.

"His poor wife, what a piece of work" Bill whispered once Richard was out of earshot.

"The thing is though…a year ago I was in such a vulnerable place, that I probably would've become involved with him" Laura replied sadly.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to bring up anything uncomfortable, I'm just a little sensitive about the subject. A year or so after Lee we born, I came home early to surprise Carolanne and found her in bed with another man" Bill replied. He sighed shaking the memory away before smiling, "that is all in the past now, I have a beautiful woman willing to spend the evening with me at a function crawling with politicians and I can dance too" he added offering her his arm.

Bill guided her to the dance floor, resting one hand on the small of her waist while the other grasped her hand in his. The couple swayed together in time to the music, overtime gradually moving closer together until there was no space between their bodies.

The band finished its set and announced the fireworks display would begin in 5 minutes, and Bill and Laura, along with the other guests walked towards the balcony. When the fireworks began Bill wrapped his arm around Laura's waist and pulled her closer into his side. She looked up at him and smiled, resting her head on his shoulder until the fireworks were over and he asked "you ready to go now?"

Laura smiled and nodded, entwining her fingers with his and moving towards the exit.

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