Joe POV
I think I'm losing her. She wanders a lot now. She's distant and I don't know why. She doesn't even want to go to Pino's for pizza. Yesterday, I tried to get her to come watch the game with Bob and me, but she said she had skips to catch. I worry about her. I wish I had my Cupcake back.
I never felt nothing in the world like this before
Now I'm missing you and I'm wishing you would come back through my door
Why did you have to go
You could have let me know
So now I'm all alone
Girl you could have stayed but you wouldn't give me a chance
With you not around it's a little bit more than I can stand
And all my tears they
Keep runnin' down my face
Why did you turn away
Ranger POV
I went to the bond office today. She was there. She usually enjoys feeling my presence, but today she just stiffened then left before I could say anything. Have I let it go too long? Did I miss my chance? I know she's been spending more and more time at Morelli's, but given what she'd said, I thought I'd still get my chance. I got my skips and walked back out into the storm. What else was there for me to do?
So why does your pride make you run and hide
Are you that afraid of me
But I know it's a lie what you keep inside
This is not how you want it to be
So baby I will wait for you
Cause I don't know what else I can do
Don't tell me I ran out of time
If it takes the rest of my life
Baby I will wait for you
If you think I'm fine it just ain't true
I really need you in my life
No matter what I have to do
I'll wait for you
Stephanie POV
I haven't seen him in ages and he just shows up at the office. I freaked. I felt the familiar tingle and the desire welled up in me. I'd just started thinking that there was never going to be a chance and then he showed up. I went to the alley and waited. I thought he might come, but I saw him leave. The rain was pouring, but I thought for sure he'd come; that this was our chance.
Been a long time since you called me
(How could you forget about me)
You gotta me feeling crazy
(crazy)
How can you walk away
(When)
Everything stays the same
I just can't do it baby
Joe POV
I found her at my house today. She was looking for a pen.
"Cupcake, why are you looking for a pen? There are tons on my desk and in the junk drawer in the kitchen."
"You don't understand. I NEED this pen. I was so sure I'd left it here. I know it's been a while, but I swear I left it here…"
"What's so important about this pen?" I asked, started to follow her frantic wandering.
"It's…. my favorite pen. It's black and silver…." she said as she started pulling up the couch cushions then moved on to the junk drawer.
I stood in the entrance to the kitchen, watching her. She turned and saw me and there were tears in her eyes, "Steph, we can get you a new one," I said, moving to take her in my arms.
"No. It can't be replaced," she mumbled as the tears started dripping down her face.
I wiped at some tears and kissed her cheeks, "Cupcake, don't cry."
She sank into me and I finally got to hold her.
What will it take to make you come back
Girl I told you what it is and it just ain't like that
Why can't you look at me
You're still in love with me
Don't leave me crying
Ranger POV
I wish I could take it all back. I want another chance. If she'd just walk back into my life, I'd tell exactly what I felt and was thinking. I'd make every effort to let her in. I'd do whatever it takes…..if only she'd give me that chance…
Baby why can't we just, just start over again
Get it back to the way it was
If you give me a chance
I can love you right
But you're telling me it won't be enough
So baby I will wait for you
Cause I don't know what else I can do
Don't tell me I ran out of time
If it takes the rest of my life
Baby I will wait for you
If you think I'm fine it just ain't true
I really need you in my life
No matter what I have to do
I'll wait for you
Stephanie POV
I found the pen, the one that Ranger used to track me. I remember now that I took it out and put it in the bedside table at Joe's. I'd had it in my pocket and took it out to do laundry. I didn't want Joe to find it. I was pretty sure he'd recognize it since Ranger's initials were inscribed on it. I put the pen in my purse. I could only imagine what he'd think since it had been sitting at Joe's for forever. I hoped he wasn't thinking that I'd been spending that much time at Joe's because I hadn't. I wanted Ranger to always know where I was… so he could come to me…when he was ready. I'd be waiting.
So why does your pride make you run and hide
Are you that afraid of me
But I know it's a lie
What you're keeping inside
That is not how you want it to be
Baby I will wait for you
Baby I will wait for you
If it's the last thing I do
Baby I will wait for you
If you think I'm fine it just ain't true
I really need you in my life
No matter what I have to do
I'll wait for you
I'll be waiting...
I'll Wait for You- Elliott Yamin