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Sorry it has taken so long to update but my Muse has not been working with me. It has decided to come back and I plan to mile that heifer for all she's worth and hope to finish writing the story by next week. I will post chapter as I finish them but look forward to your feedback. I love the reviews and even the criticism as it helps me to be a better writer. If you have any story ideas please let me have them and you may read them later on in the story. I figure this story will be wrapped in 5-10 chapters. Enjoy!

I woke up from my surgery and the doctor told me everything had gone well but he still wished I'd stay over night, he can keep on wishing because it damn sure wasn't about to happen. They made me stay in a room for two hours to monitor me more before they would release me.

I finally got the discharge papers and signed them. Aaron came in moments later with clothes and my weapons. I pulled on Navy blue cargoes, a pink tank top, and combat boots. I put my guns in their holsters and strapped them on and then added my knives. I felt much better dressed, the doctor told me I needed to where a sling, I think, he needs to kiss my ass.

I walked out of the room and the guys were waiting in the hall for me, we walked quietly to the elevator and rode up to Cal's floor. When we walked in I noticed Ranger was there, well damn, his bitch of a girlfriend wasn't there. Yes, I'm still pissed about getting shot and she would have worked nicely as my target to release some tension.

"Ranger." I said coolly.

"Stephanie." He replied.

I smiled at Cal, "Hey when you breaking free?" I asked.

"They said maybe later today. What the hell happened to your arm?"

"Asshole shot me." He smiled.

"What'd you'd do?"

"I shot him back." He laughed.

"Why aren't you staying here in the hospital?" Damn, I knew that question was coming.

"No need, I'm going home." He nodded.

Ranger looked over at me, "Can I speak to you in private Stephanie." I shrugged and walked out the room towards an empty room I had noticed when we came up here.

I leaned up against the wall when I got in the room and crossed my arms over my chest waiting for him to talk. He stared at me probably waiting for me to cave, too damn bad, I learned how to wait. I raised an eyebrow at him in question, something I was finally learning to do.

"Why did you leave?" He asked.

"I needed to, I was sick of being entertainment. I knew the guys would train me but would hold back on me for fear of hurting me. I didn't need or want that." He nodded.

"Why'd you come back?"

"Time to face my past so I could move on. Is there a reason for this inquisition?" I questioned.

"Just curious."

"Be curious about your girlfriend, Ranger. I don't need people being curious about me and I sure as hell don't need you watching me."

"Why are you acting so cold, Steph? That's not like you." He told me.

"Ranger, let's be honest, you don't really know me. You know the incompetent me that used to live here, that's not me anymore."

"Babe."

"Don't start that shit Ranger, I'm not doing your damn one word sentences. If you have something to say, say it."

"Babe." He's a fucking idiot, was all the only thought that popped into my head.

I turned and walked out, returning to Cal's room.

"Hey Cal, How would you feel about recuperating at my house? I'm gonna be down about a week anyways."

"Are you sure?" I nodded.

"Yep, Aaron's going to have to head back to Florida soon anyways and it'd be nice to have the company." I told him.

"That sounds great Steph, I'd love too."

"Alright, since that's settled, I'm going to go back to the house so I can get you a room ready and then when you get out all the guys know where I live." He nodded.

"Thanks Angel, see ya later." I nodded before walking out of his room.

Aaron walked out behind me and we headed for the house. I set up the room closest to mine for Cal and made sure there were towels in the bathroom for him. Aaron was downstairs in my office, he had received a call that he had to take.

After making sure everything was set up I walked downstairs, Aaron was just hanging up from his phone call.

"I'm going to have to head back to Florida now, I've got business I've got to take care of."

"Okay, when are you leaving?" I asked.

"Within a couple of hours, I've got to get back as soon as possible."

"What's going on?" I wondered aloud.

"Angela's back." I nodded.

"I hope you two can work things out. I know you say you love me and you may, but, she is the one your heart belongs too. I know we don't talk about it because it's uncomfortable and maybe we could have had something but your heart belongs to her as mine belongs to Ranger." He nodded and headed upstairs to get packed up.

Angela is Aaron's ex fiancee, he never stopped loving her and they broke up right before I moved to Florida, about a month before. He tried to say he was over her but when her name was brought up it was obvious in his eyes that he was still in love her.

He wanted us to be considered a couple but I always knew that wasn't possible not with us both being in love with other people. We were able to satisfy each others needs and we do love each other but just not like that. We were always monogamous but it still couldn't be more than that.

He came back down and began loading his SUV and I watched him noticing that he was deep in thought. When Angela left she moved out of Florida, it was due to him not wanting to get out of his contract as an Agent. I'm sure since she's back he won't renew when it comes due again. He may love his work but he loves her more and will still be able to train people if he wants to.

I'll be surprised if he doesn't try to get out of his contract early. Guess, I'll have to find me a new partner or maybe I can get more solo missions, that could be a lot of fun. Aaron walked back in the house after getting all of his things loaded.

"Steph, I'm sorry I have to leave like this especially while you're injured but I need to find out what Angela wants."

"Don't worry about it, I'm a big girl and you need to focus on what's going to make you happy." He nodded and gave me a hug and kiss goodbye.

Once he was gone I went and set on the couch flipping through the channels on TV while waiting on Cal to arrive. I settled on The Bourne Identity marathon that was on and fell asleep. I heard the buzzer for my gate and got up checking to see who was at my house.

The guys had made it with Cal so I clicked the gate opener in the house. I walked to the front door and waited for them to help Cal in the house. Cal looked around in the house while he limped in. They told him to use crutches but he is about as stubborn as me and refused. He said it doesn't hurt to put a little bit of wait on it.

"Nice house, Angel."

"Thanks. I've got you set up in a room upstairs close to mine but if it's going to be too hard to get up the stairs I can put you in one of the rooms down here."

"Nah, the stairs will help my leg strengthen quicker." I nodded understanding how he felt.

I told the guys which room I put him in and they went and put his things in it for him.

"So Angel, what happened with the boss earlier, he came back pissed off?"

"I didn't put up with his one word sentences or give him the answers he wanted." Cal nodded.

"You still love him?" He questioned.

"I'll always love him but he has moved on." I replied, trying not to let the hurt show in my voice.

"Alexis is a bitch, all she's doing his filling his time." I smiled, knowing he was trying to make me feel better.

We settled down on the couch and started watching the Bourne Identity. Lester, Bobby, and Tank came downstairs a few minutes later.

"Can I check your arm?" Bobby questioned. I nodded and stuck my arm out for him.

He checked over my arm, "Looks good but you know you can't really work out with it being injured and if you run you need to make sure it's in the sling that you refuse to wear."

"Yes, Nurse Bobby." He gave me a dirty look and I laughed.

"Don't give me that look! It was either nurse or mommy and I figured you'd prefer nurse. Was I wrong?" He gave me another dirty look while everyone else laughed.

I relaxed on the couch with my head propped up on Cal's shoulder and fell asleep while the guys watched the movie. I mean seriously, they couldn't have expected me to stay awake I just had surgery.

I woke to being lifted up and found myself in Lester's arms, he was being a gentleman and carrying me to bed. He laid me down and I felt his eyes on me in my half asleep state. After a few minutes he walked out and shut my door.

I woke the next morning to my gate buzzing that someone wanted in. I went down and looked to see Ranger and Tank were both here. This should be interesting.