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Murphy sat across from Jillian in the booth of a small diner. They had just ordered drinks because neither one was hungry. They hadn't spoken a word the entire ride to the diner which was weird for them because they always talked and joked around together. Now they were sitting down, not looking at each other, neither one knowing how to start a conversation. Jillian finally sighed, making him look at her.

" This is stupid. Why are we being weird with each other?" She asked.

" You're not upset or weirded out by what happen?" He asked. She shrugged.

" I mean, yeah I guess it's weird. But we can't change what happen. So you saw me naked, I'm sure I look the same as every other girl you have seen naked, at least I hope I do. I hope you didn't think I was strange looking or something." Jillian said. He smiled and glanced away from her.

" No, you don't look strange." He said softly. " You look pretty fucking good." Jillian smiled as the waitress put their drinks down in front of them. Murphy smiled at the girl and thanked her. Then he looked at Jillian again. " So, how did you hook up with a guy in the mob?" Jillian groaned and slummed down in her seat.

" I didn't even know he was in the mob when I met him." She said. " I was working at a bar and he came in. I had never seen him before, he asked me out and it had been a while since I went on a date so I said yes." She said.

" So you like bad boys?" Murphy asked. Jillian looked away and laughed.

" I didn't know he was a bad boy at the time." She said.

" But do you like bad boys?" He asked again.

" I don't even know how to answer that." She said.

" What kind of guys do you like?" He asked. She shook her head.

" I really don't know. None of my exs have anything in common." Jillian said. " So, can I ask you something serious?" Murphy took a drink and nodded.

" When he comes, someone is going to die aren't they?" Murphy sighed but didn't say anything. She rolled the cup in her hands as she looked at him. " I have read the reports and seen the news about you and Connor, I know no one lives once you come after them."

" Do you want him to live?" He asked.

" I want you two to live." Jillian said. " But he's not a nice guy, I'm worried." Murphy leaned forward then.

" When Connor and I aren't nice guys when it comes to these things. We will live, don't worry about us, Lass." He said.

" I can't help it, I worry. That's what I do." She said as she shrugged and looked away.

" Well, stop it." He said. Jillian looked at him and he smiled.

" Are you going to make me?" She asked.

" If I have too." Jillian laughed, making him grin.

" And how are you planning on doing that?" She asked.

" Now I can't tell you that. It's a MacManus family secret." Murphy said. Jillian laughed again and all at once, they both felt completely comfortable again.

They stayed at the diner for almost two hours, just talking and getting to know each other better. They made each other laugh and enjoyed being together. Murphy realized that they had never really been alone before, never talked together without someone else with them. He was really enjoying himself and wanted to spend more alone time with her. He wanted to talk to her more.

When they left the diner, they drove home, still laughing and talking together. They didn't stop talking even as they pulled into the driveway. They talked about growing up, in Ireland and Ohio, they talked about Connor and Jared. He asked her about all her jobs and talked about working in the meat plant. He told her how they decided to become the Saints. They even sat outside in the car, still talking for a while before they decided to go into the house. Jillian hadn't felt that relaxed and comfortable in a long time.

They finally stopped talking when they walked into the house. They didn't want to wake Connor up. They walked up the stairs and to her room. Jillian thanked him for the drinks and hugged him tightly. She kissed his cheek and went into her room, shutting the door behind her. Murphy placed his hands on her doorframe and looked at the ground. Jillian was leaning against the door with her eyes closed.

She would have stayed like that for a few more minutes but, once again, Murphy yanked her door open. Jillian tumbled backwards, again, and into his arms. She grabbed his shirt to steady herself again, but instead of him standing her back up, he bend down and kissed her hard. As they kissed, he set her up, moving his hands to her waist and pulling her into him. Jillian's arms went around his shoulders. As they wrapped their tongues around each other, he let her pull him into her room. He kicked her door closed behind him.

Her hands went to his shirt as he pushed her backwards to her bed. She tugged on his shirt and he pulled away long enough to yank it off. She followed suit and her shirt joined his on the floor. She put her hands to his face, his hands went to her waist as they started kissing again. She hit her bed and they both moved at once. She went down and he followed her.

Jillian lay on her left side with Murphy on his back. His hands were behind his head as he stared at her ceiling. She sighed with her eyes closed. He glanced at her then dropped his hands and came to her side. He started rubbing her arm as he started kissing her shoulder. She smiled and opened her eyes. She turned onto her back and smiled up at him.

" So we are even now." She said. He grinned.

" Aye, we are, Lass." He said. He leaned down and started kissing her neck. Her hands came to his neck then as she closed her eyes. " You ready again?" He asked. Jillian giggled.

" I'm sure you can get me ready." She said. Murphy chuckled.

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In the morning, Jillian was in the shower when the bathroom door opened. She jumped and looked towards the door. Murphy was standing by the counter, grinning. Jillian tilted her head but smiled at him. He turned away from her, like she wasn't there. He grabbed his toothbrush and toothpaste. He start brushing his teeth and looked at her through the mirror.

" Didn't you see enough of me last time I was in the shower, you pervert?" She asked. He shrugged as he leaned down and spit. He sighed as he finished up then he wiped his mouth and turned around to face her again.

" I don't think I will ever get tired of seeing you naked." Murphy said as he pulled off his shirt. " I was praying it was you in here and not my brother. I have seen him naked more times then I care to admit."

" I'm not sure what to say to that." Jillian as he started undoing his pants. He shook his head.

" We used to live in a tiny, one room apartment with a shower that had no doors, walls or even a shower curtain." He said as he opened the shower door.

" That must have been weird when you guys brought girls home." Jillian said. He smiled as he brought his hands to her waist. He ran his hands up her sides.

" You don't really want to think about me with other girls anymore then I want to think about you with other guys." He said as he came into her.

" I don't want to think about anything but you right now." Jillian said as he started kissing her neck.