Hey, thanks for the reviews so far. I decided to continue the fic.

Here's chapter 2 which introduces Abby.

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Peter straightened his suit jacket out and ran a hand through his recently cut hair. He was nervous. He may be a man with superpowers but he was nervous about his "double date". Not that Abby saw it as a date; he really hoped she would soon though. Finally, after many calming breaths, he knocked on her apartment door. After a few seconds she opened it and grinned at him.

"Hey Pete, come on in."

He nodded his response and followed her into her apartment and watched her as she gracefully moved to the mirror, putting black earrings in and fluffing up her light brown hair. She was an amazingly beautiful woman and the simple black wrap dress looked stunning on her hourglass figure.

"You look wonderful."

"Thank you," she replied with a genuine smile. "You don't look too bad yourself."

"Ah, this old thing..."

Abby laughed. "Quit it. You know you look hot. Now let me just find my bag and we can be outta here." And with that she strolled off to her bedroom as Peter took in her apartment.

He had been here before, many times, but every visit he found something new which made him smile. Be it the photos of Abby and her friends where they were pulling goofy faces or the numerous books placed anywhere they could fit. (His favourites from this collection where the Harry Potters, they had stayed up late into the night discussing all things Potter related and shared the same shock over Lupin's death and the horrific epilogue). Her DVD collection was also fairly amazing; Star Wars, Mean Girls, Jurassic Park, Top Gun, The Bourne Trilogy, Lion King, Peter Pan all shared the same eclectic shelf. The thing that caught his eye this trip though was the birthday card and photograph that were always on the fireplace, even though Abby's birthday was months away. It was very intriguing.

"So we're having Mexican tonight?" Abby called from her room.

"Yeah, is that ok?"

"Course it is! I love Mexican food! Fajitas" she said in the worst possible Mexican accent.

"Remind me to never let you do that again." Said Peter chuckling.

"Spoil sport," Abby threw back at him as she left her room, gold bag in hand. "Now let's go meet the famed Nathan Petrelli."

**

When they arrived at the restaurant they found that Nathan and Heidi were already seated. As they approached the table they saw Nathan was whispering sweet nothings into his wife's giggling ear. Peter smiled, they really were like a pair of high school kids, in the first throws of love once again, which could only be a good thing as Peter was very happy to have all of his family around him once more. Heidi, the big sister he never had whom he loved dearly. The boys, his little friends who he played games with, more exciting since the manifestation of Simon's weather manipulation as they now involved some crack pot scheme to save the world from the villain Angela. Not that they informed her she was about to destroy the world and that's why Monty had taken the sudden urge to chase her around until he caught her. That would spoil the fun. Yes, Peter Petrelli was a very happy man.

"Um, excuse us. We thought we were having dinner tonight with my stuffy brother and his wife. Must have the wrong table."

Nathan and Heidi both turned their attention to him and Abby. Heidi blushed while Nathan replied with a smooth "Can it Pete," as he stood up to greet them.

"Abby, this is my brother Nathan and his wife Heidi. Guys, this is Abby."

"Hi," said Abby holding out her hand.

"Pleasure," said Nathan as he took Abby's hand a kissed it. Peter rolled his eyes. His brother never failed to be the charmer.

"Hi, I'm Heidi, so nice to meet you." Heidi then embraced Abby kissing her cheek like they were old friends.

Peter turned to hug his brother who whispered "I can see why you want a bit more," in his ear and then hugged and kissed Heidi who was beaming and said the same sentiments as Nathan in his ear.

They took their seats and Nathan began perusing the menu. "Right, what's smoking."

Heidi rolled her eyes, Peter shook his head and Abby laughed.

**

The dinner was lovely; everyone was chatting, laughing and having a good time. Peter and Nathan had their chilli eating contest as tradition, Abby and Heidi bonded over Project Runway and stories of Peter's childhood, teenage and adult life were regaled to full effect.

"So, how did you guys meet?" asked Nathan in an attempt to deflect attention away from Heidi's story about a particularly nasty spider Nathan failed to remove from the bathroom.

"Work," said Abby who was now comfortable around the Petrellis. "There I was cleaning out a bedpan when in comes this handsome fella with a full bed pan of his own. Safe to say I think we bonded over industrial strength detergent and disposable gloves."

The table laughed. "Yeah, working with Abby has been eventful to say the least."

Abby swated his arm playfully.

"Hey," protested Peter. "Not my fault you can't take a 'I'm puking purple' prank"

"I still don't know how you did that, must have consumed an unhealthy amount of blackcurrant juice or food colouring." Muttered Abby darkly.

Peter laughed. He loved teasing Abby, in fact he teased everyone he was close to. He knew Nathan knew this so deliberately looked away from his knowing gaze and changed the subject once more

**

"Gosh," said Heidi. "Look at the time. Look at the restaurant. I think we better make our moves guys."

Peter turned around, they were indeed some of the last people in the restaurant, it was nearing eleven and considering their reservations were at eight thirty they had stayed pretty long.

They paid the bill and prepared to leave, the men helped the women into their coats, the way their father had taught them.

"Well, I had a really great time tonight. We should do it again sometime." Said Heidi as they exited the restaurant, thanking the staff as they left.

"Yeah, we really should. It was a pleasure meeting you both, I would love to do it again." Replied Abby and she moved to say her goodbyes to Heidi.

"She really is something Pete, tell her how you feel. I reckon she feels the same way."

"You reckon?" Peter asked his big brother, suddenly feeling 15 again.

"Yeah bud. You could tell. Heidi thinks it's fantastic, romance and all that."

"Well, you two certainly know how to be romantic. I'm happy for you Nathan."

A wide smile crossed Nathan's lips. Peter knew that smile, it was his Heidi smile and he was never able to control it.

"Tell me about it. I can't believe she's back with me." He looked across to the girls. "She is truly the love of my life."

Peter clapped his hand to his brother's shoulder and looked over at Abby, hoping his brother was right about their apparent mutual attraction.

**

"You know what?"

"What?" asked Peter as he walked Abby home, delighted by the fact that she had taken his hand.

"I think that you coming to work at the home is possibly the smartest decision you've ever made."

"Why?"

Abby didn't even hesitate on her reply as they entered her building, climbing the numerous stairs to her floor.

"Because you met me fool. Your bezza. Don't deny our love Peter."

She smiled at him as they reached her door, her green eyes dancing in the lamp light.

"That, my dear Abigail," replied Peter, as he carefully moved a strand of her soft hair from her face, "is something I could never do."

Abby softly smiled at him under her dark lashes and gestured for him to come into her apartment.

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