Zandra and Duane Lee walked into the office around ten in the morning. The others couldn't help but laugh at how sore Zandra was. Despite her attempts to cover up her pain it was still noticeable.

"Ruff night?" Lyssa asked still looking under the weather. Zandra glared at her then when attempting to sit down next to her changed her mind and sat on the desk in front of Duane Lee and put her feet on either side of him. He rolled his chair closer and wrapped his fingers around her side belt loops. Beth smiled at the couple. They were really cute but she still sinced trouble in paradise. The couple hid it well but for some reason Beth felt one of them wasn't truly happy. Her guess was Zandra. Beth knew Zandra still had feelings for Leland but now he was engaged to Jesse.

Leland didn't walk into the office till a little after noon. Zandra smirked at him but said nothing. She knew how embarrassed she was when the family teased her and Duane Lee about coming in that late and figured the new engaged man didn't need to be brought down.

"And you gave me crap for coming in this late?" Duane Lee teased. Leland gave him a not in the mood look but only Zandra seemed to notice. Lyssa and Dog joined in with teasing him till Zandra moved then sucked in air when the pain came back. The only one that noticed that the pained sound was fake was Leland. He smiled a thanks then headed out the back door. The family looked at one another then looked at Zandra.

"Dont look at me." Zandra said putting her hand up. "I haven't heard from Jesse today."

They have her a look and she rolled her eyes. "Fine I'll go talk to him."

Duane Lee helped her off the desk and she kissed his cheek, then went out back to talk to Leland. She found him leaned up against the building with an unlit cigarette in his hand.

"Need a light?" Zandra asked leaning back against the building next to him. He turned to look at her and Zandra knew something was very wrong.

"I told her Zandra." Leland said and Zandra lightly kicked the back door shut knowing the others would be listening.

"What happened?" Zandra asked concerned.

"Jesse is always telling me that if there is a chance for you and me to be together she wants me to take it." Leland said catching Zandra way off guard. "She brought it up again last night and I told her that the chance has past a long time ago. She asked when and what happened... So I told her."

"Oh Le." Zandra said giving him a hug.

"She got all upset then put two and two together. She just started screaming at me when she realized that bruise on your lip was from me. She kept asking why I never kissed her with that much passion. And asked if she married me would I be able to let you go."

"What did you say?" Zandra asked calmly.

"I told her that she was the one I loved. Not you. It was a mistake between us and you even said so." Leland replied. "When I told her I had to get to work she hissed a good bye and said have fun with your slut."

That stung a little but Zandra showed no reaction. "Leland, I hate to say it but you are not in the wrong. You told her the truth. She just didn't except it. But you can't give up on her. This is your first real big fight. You'll have many I'm sure but at least you'll have the make up sex."

Zandra playfully nudged him. He smiled slightly but it faded as soon as it came. He turned to her.

"Zandra..." He leaned into her as if to kiss her but she backed away from him.

"No Leland." Zandra said still not raising her voice to him. "I Love Duane Lee."

The moment the words came out of her mouth she couldn't believe she had said it. Leland smiled at her but inside he was sad. He had just found out the truth. Zandra was the happy one in the relationship. Duane Lee was the one struggling with it.

Zandra walked back in to find every one standing by the door. Duane Lee didn't look to happy. She walked up to him but she lightly pushed her away.

"Duane please." Zandra said. He looked down at her sadly.

"I knew you had a thing for my brother but I never thought you'd act on it." Duane Lee said shaking his head.

"She didn't. I did." Leland said walking in. "It happened before you two got together and she stopped it."

"Please Duane Lee." Zandra pleaded. "Remember when you asked me if I was happy and I told you maybe. My answer is no longer maybe."

"Why because Leland admitted he liked you at last?" Duane Lee asked but Zandra didn't take her eyes off his face. He looked down at her for the first time and could are the pain in her eyes.

"No, because for the first time I am truly happy with some one." Zandra said as a single tear streaked down her cheek. "Duane Lee Chapman... I have truly fallen in love with you."

Duane Lee didn't know what to say. He smiled down at her and brought her into a hug.

"And I've fallen for you too." he said kissing the top of her head. He looked over at his brother. "Sorry bra. For what happened between you and Jesse. I'm sure she will come around."

Zandra giggled. "Sure she will. Cause if she doesn't well lets just say she can't avoid not talking to me. The perks of having a room mate who works with you."

Leland smiled. "Go easy on her Zay. Cause I don't think she will on you."

"Boy please. The J and Z team are two very strong girls. But I still have the strength, height, and fight experience." Zandra replied with a smile. "But she's about as slippery as I am."

Duane Lee hugged her closer. So no one could hear him but her. "You weren't so slippery last night."

Zandra turned in his arms so only he could see her blushing. "I'm only slippery when I don't want to be touched. And Baby last night I wanted it."

Duane Lee laughed and hugged her again. "You better not start on me. I'm still a little hot from the fight."

Zandra giggled. "But that makes it even better. But I'll cool it. Wouldn't want to tempt you or any thing."

Zandra slipped out of his arms as he attempted to hold on to her. She giggled at him over her shoulder then sat down next to Beth. Beth laughed and looked over at the girl.

"Do you ever get sick of teasing the poor boy?" Beth asked and Zandra shook her head.

"If I don't tease him he thinks something is up." Zandra said then giggled again. "To tell you the truth he does the same thing to me. I just have a little more self control."

Beth turned back towards her step son just in time to see him stretch back in his chair then wink at Zandra. Beth just shook her head. She never thought she'd are the day when Duane Lee actually could tease such a young girl and drive her crazy. She expected it from Leland. But Duane Lee... Naw.