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Warnings: Swearing, mention of abuse, intense lime/s.

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Never wanna stand up for myself
Never wanna get in the way, I said it
I don't know what the plan is,
But you can share with me, 'cause I'll
Be listening here,
To everything you say, I won't turn away
And I will listen, open up my heart and
I must say that I love you, so

Oo la love, I've fallen in love, and it's better this time than ever before
Oo la love, I've fallen in love, and it's better this time than I've ever known

I Would Do Anything For You: Foster The People

Her cell was ringing and she groaned then rolled over to see her alarm flashing 3am. Who in the world would be calling her now? Her almost nightly call with Tuck had ended hours ago. They didn't always have phone sex when he called; sometimes it was just nice to talk. Sometimes they'd talk about stupid things, little unimportant things. In her mind those were the best calls, not that she didn't like the steamy ones. Was something wrong? Why else, who else would be calling? The rings themselves sounded angry almost and it should have given her a clue, but she wasn't really thinking well through the haze of sleep. "Tuck? Babe? Everything alright?" Cadence answered without even looking at the caller ID.

"Who the fuck?! No everything is not alright you stupid whore, who in the fucking hell is Tuck?!"

She froze….Edwin.

"Helloo…bitch I'm talking to you."

"Edwin, to what do I owe this pleasure?" Cadence replied, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Answer my question you stupid….."

"Edwin enough! I will hang up."

"You wouldn't dare!"

"What do you want Edwin?"

"Why won't Hannah see me?"

She wanted to say something to the extent of it being because he was an abusive jack ass. Maybe even ask him why he suddenly cared, but she knew the answer to that question. "What's her name this time? Candy, Cookie or oh I know, Muffin!" Cadence replied, not even answering his question.

"Funny, answer my question." Edwin stated menacingly.

It was the tone he used when he wanted results or wanted to scare her. She had sudden flashes of him back handing her and pressing her face into whatever hard surface they were closest to. She could feel his hands tearing at her clothes as he kept her facing away like he wanted it to be someone else he was doing this with. She wanted to cry, curl into the covers and forget the world, but she resolved to stay strong. "I don't have to answer shit, you can't bully me anymore Edwin, deal with it. You wanna know who Tuck is? He's your replacement and he's more than twice the father and lover you'll ever be!"

"You little slut, how dare you talk to me like this. I am your…"

"My what Edwin? No wonder Hannah doesn't want to see you."

"I never laid a finger on her you cunt."

"Abuse isn't just physical dip shit, since we're name calling."

"You must just love this, try saying it to my face stupid bitch, you wouldn't sit right for a week!"

Without a thought she hung up the phone, her hands shaking. It wasn't the first time he had threatened her. This probably wouldn't be the last time either. She knew her hanging up would infuriate him, but she just couldn't stand it anymore. She loved Tuck, she loved him so much, but she had also loved Edwin. Or rather she thought she did, but quickly found out she was in love with a lie. There was no point in trying to sleep just yet. She was to wound up and she went to the kitchen to make tea. Her brain just kept replaying his words and her memories of his abuse and she found she didn't want to be alone. It was late and even though she wanted her daughter she didn't have the heart to wake and no doubt frighten her. The only person she wanted even just a little more was Tuck so she found His number and hit dial.

~LCA~

Tuck hadn't been sleeping, he was actually going over files and surveillance tapes from work having to do with Israel. Still he checked the clock when his phone rang and seeing it was Cadence it set off warning bells. "Luv, please tell me you're alright."

"I know it's late, I'm sorry, did I wake you?"

"No luv it's alright I was up, what's wrong?"

"Edwin called and I just…can you come over?"

"Of course luv."

"Are you sure, I hate to be this much of a bother."

"Pet it's fine, I'm on my way."

LCALCALCALCALCALCALCALCALCALCALCA

He found her curled up on the couch with a mug of tea. Before going to her, he made one for himself. "Come here luv", Tuck stated, offering his arms to her. "Is Hannah alright?" He asked as she burrowed into his arms.

"She's at my parent's tonight." Cadence answered and he tried to suppress the thought of what he'd wanted to do when they had a night alone. He kissed her hair and asked her about the call. "It wasn't so much what he said I can handle him calling me names; I know it's just him trying to be a big man, but…his tone." She shuddered and he held her closer.

"I won't let him hurt you again luv." Tuck promised as he kissed her hair.

"I know, I trust you Tuck, you're an absolute dream with me, with Hannah." Cadence replied, taking a sip of her tea. She snuggled closer to him, feeling herself relax finally.

"I love you, both of you. You deserve to be cherished."

"Did I ever tell you how sweet you are? Total tooth ache, but I love it I love you and Joe too."

He kissed her softly as he pulled her into his lap. The movement of their lips was unhurried and they did their best to keep it that way. Then she shifted against him, maybe she knew what she was doing and maybe she didn't. All the same she ended up on her back with him hovering over her. Before she knew it her shirt was bunched up at her chest and he was sucking on her nipples in an alternating pattern. "You are so sexy pet." Tuck praised as he slipped her panties from her hips and started kissing down her stomach.

She moaned and he kept going, but when he reached her thighs, closed tight he looked up. "You, don't h-have…need to." Cadence choked out.

"Pet, I want to…he never did, did he even though you pleased him right?" Tuck asked and she nodded sheepishly. "Let me show you how good it can be pet." He urged and she let him nudge her legs apart. She cried out, her back arching as he took the first taste of her.

"Oooh god Tuck that's so good." Cadence cried as he continued to lap at her. It didn't take long for her to fall apart the first time. He replaced his tongue with his fingers and brought her over again. When she caught her breath she flipped him to his back and pulled his pants off. As she was pleasing him with her hands, her lips she realized she didn't want to hold back anymore. She felt too tired now, but there was always tomorrow morning.

When she fell asleep soon after their 'activities', he carried her to her bed and settled her under the covers. Then he stripped to just his boxers and climbed in beside her.

~LCA~

She woke with his arm around her and smiled to herself. Her lips kissed it softly and he pulled her closer. Then she had an idea and she rolled over in the embrace. She started at his lips and slowly kissed down his chest. He started waking up when she'd wriggled out of his arms. Now he watched her, amused and totally aroused. "Morning", Cadence smiled as she kissed around his bellybutton.

"Morning, luv, enjoying yourself I trust?" Tuck replied with a wicked grin. She nodded, her fingers *hooking* in the elastic band of his boxers. Suddenly he pulled her up to kiss him. When they broke apart he looked at her with clouded, but serious eyes. "You start this pet I don't know if I can stop. I want you Cadence, all of you. I want everything your body, you can give."

She shushed him with a finger to his lips then slid down his body and divested him of his boxers. "I want everything too Tuck. Starting with this", Cadence answered with a winks as she licked him from root to tip. One of his hands settled in her hair the other clenched in her sheets as she pleased him to the point of no return.

He stopped her, wanting to be inside her when he reached his release. His arms wrapped around her and he flipped her easily. Her shirt hit the floor as his head ducked to her breast and he took a nipple between his lips. She cried out and he grinned. "That's it pet, I want to hear you." Tuck urged as one hand slipped between her thighs. Her next cry was his name as his fingers played over her folds. He started to kiss lower and she gasped when he pushed her legs apart and replaced his fingers with his tongue.

She must have come at least twice before she started to beg for him to take her. It would seem just their luck that when they were about to reach the next step in their relationship they'd be interrupted…

He had rolled so she was on top and just as she was teasing her center over the tip of his length they heard movement downstairs. "Shit! She's early!" Cadence swore, scrambling off of him. She was a site to behold as she tossed his t shirt and boxers at him before whipping her own sleep clothes back on with frightening speed. Just as Hannah passed the door she hopped into bed and flipped the covers up.

"Morning…mo-om…Hi da-ad" Hannah called from the doorway. Then without so much as a blink, she passed to her room.

Cadence and Tuck just turned to each other and shrugged then burst out laughing. She scooted closer and kissed him. "I am so so sorry." She apologized. It would seem her daughter didn't even find it odd that a man was sleeping in her mom's bed. Of course this man was her professed dad already so why wouldn't he be there?

"No need to fret luv. I have a kid too remember?" Tuck assured. He had to smile at Hannah's easy acceptance of his presence. They really were already family, even if he wasn't yet married to the girl's mother. He'd have to think about changing that.

"Let me help you out then." Cadence offered with a sly wink. She got up and headed to the bathroom, motioning him to follow. He did so easily and with a grin of his own.

LCALCALCALCALCALCALCALCALCALCALCA

He was sitting with her on the couch, tracing fingers along her arm and thinking about the look she gave him when her lips wrapped around the tip of his length. She was on her knees the water rushing around them as he pulled lightly at her wet hair. He kissed her cheek as Hannah came in asking about lunch. "What would you like to eat baby girl? I can make wraps with that chicken salad you like." Cadence offered and her daughter nodded and said that would be fine.

"So this…dinner…what should…I wear?" Hannah asked as Cadence got up to go to the kitchen. She looked at Tuck expectantly. "I don't want…to be…overdressed…but I…don't want…to look like…a shlub." The young girl added with a pointed stare.

So this was what it was like to raise a girl. Normally he had to coax Joe into dressing up. Hannah was fine with it, but not if she looked out of place. "A sundress would be good luv", Tuck replied with a smile. She seemed to think this over and then nodded slowly.

Cadence called that lunch was ready and asked if Tuck could help set the table. He got up, following Hannah to the eating area. He grabbed the plates and the jug of iced tea she had set out as the brunette brought the wraps over with a bag of chips. "Will Joe be there tonight?" She asked as she sat down.

The brit nodded then cleared his throat and she asked what it was. "Katie and Greg are bringing him." Tuck answered grabbing a handful of chips from the bag.

"Well that's at least two other people I'll know." Cadence chuckled, pouring herself some tea.

"That's not exactly true luv."

"Oh?" Cadence asked as she set her wrap down.

"Yeah um, small world and all that. A client of yours, Lauren Scott…"

"Oh I…liked her…she was nice."

"Her fiancé is my best friend, her works with me, it's his actually family we'll be seeing tonight. I was sort of an add on, but they've become family just the same." Tuck explained, looking up from his plate. She seemed contemplative, but not angry and he felt relief flood his system.

"Do they know you're dating me?" Cadence inquired further, taking a small chip and popping it into her mouth.

"They do, they know it's serious too and might I add they have nothing, but good things to say about it." Tuck replied with a smile, the constriction in his chest getting lighter when she smiled and picked her wrap back up.

"Well not that I totally mind surprises, but it's nice to know beforehand what I might be getting us into." Cadence mused, reaching over and grabbing his hand.

~LCA~

After lunch Tuck helped Cadence put proof packages together while Hannah sat on the couch with her lap top. Time passed by pleasantly and all too soon it was time for the brit to go home so they could all get ready. Funny thing, he wasn't all that nervous about tonight anymore.

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