Rachael hugged Maddie and her brother as they left, and felt quite happy that she had played the part of cupid over the last couple of weeks. 'I'm the real matchmaker there! If it hadn't have been for me being the encouraging younger sister, he'd still be sitting in his office feeling sorry for himself.' She said to Spencer as they watched them drive away from the door.

As they drove back to Seth's house, Seth noticed that Maddie was quiet. He couldn't pinpoint why though.

'Are you ok?' he asked as they arrived back.

'Yeah, I'm fine.' She said with a timid smile. Seth was walking Maddie to her room, wondering when it was the right time to say what he needed to say to her.

'Are you sure?'

'I think I'm just a bit tired. It's been a long and somewhat emotional night.'

'Well sure, you were worried about your son.'

'No, I mean good emotional. If you don't include that half an hour I was upset earlier, I've actually been really happy. I really needed it.'

'I'm glad to hear it.' Seth paused. 'You know, you deserve a bit of happiness after all that work you do. Running a business is difficult; I know that much, but doing it while raising a child must be exhausting.'

'I don't mind. I mean, I love Tyler more than words, but it has been nice having a break this weekend.' They stopped when they reached the guestroom.

'Right, here you go. Sleep well and I'll see you in the morning.'

'You too.'

Seth hugged Maddie for a while and she held on to him tightly. When they broke apart Maddie turned to go in the bedroom but stopped at the door frame and looked at Seth who was then turning around to make his way back down the hall.

'Thank you Seth.'

'For what?'

'For being such a gentlemen when I needed a shoulder tonight.'

'It wasn't completely selfless, Maddie. I'm trying to stop feeling guilty myself and make up for what I did to you all those years ago.'

'What did you do?'

'I had you and I let you go. All for a stupid TV show.'

'It's not stupid! I wasn't completely blameless. I should have made more of an effort to be here with you too.'

'Stop it Maddie. It was my fault. You did what you had to do. I should have fought harder to keep you.' His tone was aggressive but Maddie could tell he was angry at himself.

'Calm down! We both should have made more of an effort, but Seth, that's all in the past now. Don't regret it. Sean always says to me "everything happens for a reason" so this is no exception. Everything is going to work out, Seth. Trust me.'

Seth smiled cautiously 'I can't believe you are being so good about all of this.'

'I like looking at situations with the glass half full!' she playfully punched his arm, before he took her by surprise and hugged her again. This time when they broke apart, he kissed her cheek, still not having the courage to kiss her properly. Maddie stood still as she watched Seth turn away once again.

'Seth wait-'

Maddie didn't finish her sentence as Seth had turned back around, forgetting his fear, and was kissing her. He held her face with both hands, as Maddie held on to his arms. Without breaking apart, they went into the bedroom, and Maddie pushed the door shut before putting her arms around his neck. He responded by moving his hands down her body and resting on her waist. Their kiss was passionate as they had just satisfied a 14 year craving. It felt good to be back in each other's arms after years of longing.

They moved further into the room. They only broke away from their kiss for a second when Seth picked her up and laid her on the bed. He lay next to her and cupped her face with one hand while the other began searching for the zip of her dress. Maddie had sensed his excitement and had begun unbuttoning his shirt. She took it off him to reveal his smooth chest and hard pecks.

'Someone get a personal trainer?' Maddie said with a grin as she broke away from their kiss briefly.

'Didn't get it by sitting at my desk if that's what you mean!' He replied, unzipping her dress and pulling it over her head. Seth noticed Maddie gasped, but not in an aroused way. He looked up her to see her biting her lip and looking frightened. 'What's up?' he whispered.

Maddie didn't reply but looked down nervously at her stomach. Seth looked too and then looked back at her innocently. She continued to look at her stomach before whispering 'my scar. From my C-section.'

'Oh my God, is it painful? Have I hurt you?' Seth panicked slightly.

'No! It's just, all of a sudden I'm very aware that it's there, and you can see it.'

'Why?' Seth cupped her face 'you're beautiful.'

'It doesn't bother you?'

'Never.' Seth replied as he gently felt her scar before moving down and kissing it tenderly.

Her hands moved over his chest and then made their way down and unbuttoned his trousers, feeling the impact she had made on him. She pushed his trousers to the floor. They were now both in their underwear. Their skin made contact, but the clothing they were left in, kept each other away from more. Seth moved Maddie's bra strap down her arm and kissed her neck as she began kissing him. Maddie felt Seth trying to undo her bra clasp and stopped kissing her while he tried to undo it. He removed it and threw it behind him to see her breasts. He touched them gently. He was surprised at the familiarity of her and how he felt the same way now as he did 14 years ago.

They both began breathing heavily. Without any more hesitation, they removed the rest of the clothing that were keeping each other apart. Now very aware of what was about to happen, Maddie pulled Seth towards her to let him know she wanted him. And then it happened. 14 years apart and they were acting like young lovers. Their breaths were deep as their love making became more and more enthusiastic. After a while, they both began gasping each other's names and came almost simultaneously.

They laid down on the bed breathing deeply after their passionate love making. It was hot and sweaty, yet they still lay closely next to each to each other, their bodies touching. Maddie's arm was above her head, her hand was linked with Seth's which was in the same position.

'That was amazing.' Maddie said as she looked up at the ceiling. Seth let go of Maddie's hand, rolled over and kissed her again, holding her cheek, while at the same time Maddie ran her fingers through his hair. They stopped kissing and smiled.

'It really was.'

'You have a lot of nice moves!'

'I saved all the best for you!'

'Was this part of your plan then?'

'I'm not going to lie; the night went as I wanted it to.' Maddie tutted at him playfully as they linked hands. 'You didn't seriously think you were going to have your own room tonight did you?'

'Well it's you, so no. I had a feeling deep down the night would end like this.'

Seth leaned in a kissed her again. 'It feels so good to be able to kiss you again Maddie.'

'Same. Makes me realise how much I've missed you.'

They lay on their sides facing each other. They still held hands and looked into each other's eyes.

'Hey Maddie, I know this is going to sound crazy seeing as we've only just met again, but I want you to know I'd so love it if we could make another go of it.'

'Another go tonight?'

'No I mean for good.' Maddie looked surprised and gasped slightly. 'Maddie think about it, you said yourself everything happens for a reason and we're both older now, we can make a new start and I know I still want to be with you because I love you!' she smiled at him. 'Seriously, I don't think I ever stopped!'

Maddie pulled Seth towards her and kissed him. 'Ok.'

'Ok?'

'Let's do it. Let's try again. We've done the whole dating thing and slept together, so no surprises there!'

'Seriously? You mean it?'

'Yes!' Maddie touched Seth's face. 'Seth, I love you too.'

The pair held each other tightly and kissed. It was a deep kiss that lead to another passionate love making session. They both felt as if they were in a movie, because nights of passion, deep kisses and love declarations usually only happen on the screen.

They finished and again smiled and laughed gleefully. Their night of sex tired them both out. As they slept, they were both happy. The happiest each had felt in years. Seth woke up in the night and laid thinking about whether this night could have been his whole life if he hadn't let Maddie go.

Seth lay awake for about an hour, just blinking into the darkness of the room. He looked over at her while she slept and couldn't believe how lucky he was. He finally had everything he wanted in life; a great job, wonderful friends, a good social life and now he had Maddie. The love of his life had come back to him and he wasn't planning on letting her go this time. Even if it meant sacrificing a TV show, she wasn't going anywhere.

Maddie turned over in her sleep and put her arm across his chest. He put his arms around her, holding on to her as if she needed protecting of some sort. Finally Seth dozed off, holding Maddie in his arms.