„Ah there you are, Jo." Carter said when Jo arrived not knowing that she brought Zane with her „Ah and Zane. Hi!"

"I am sorry, I had to tell him." Jo tried to apologize but Carter stopped her by saying "You don't have to explain, I think we all know why you've done this."

"OK who else shall we tell what had happened? I mean c'mon I thought it should be a secret because of …" Fargo said angrily.

"Yes, I know. I am sorry OK, Fargo, but you know why I had to do this, don't you!" Jo interrupted him. Fargo was still looking angry at her but you could see in his face that this wasn't just about the fact that she told Zane the truth. Fargo was maybe kind of jealous. He hoped that they wouldn't find a way back together if she couldn't tell him what had happened.

Zane finally broke the silence "Look, I know that this is an awkward situation but I won't tell anyone about all this. Besides the fact that I do not know all the facts, I would never do anything to blame or lose Josefina." Jo hit him from the side because she hated it if he called her Josefina in front of everyone. She always liked it if he did it, when they were alone but not in front of everyone.

Allison and the rest had to smirk because of the two. It was nearly like in their old timeline but Zane was still a bit unsure and more contained. It was a new situation for him.

In this timeline no one really cared about his feelings or anything he does. He was just that jackass who came in town, annoying everyone by damn pranks and so on. No one really paid attention for who he really was. But now Jo does… and her -and maybe soon his- friends.

Finally they all sat down and talked about the bridge device. They all knew that they won't find a way back and to be honest: no one of them wanted it anymore. They all liked their new timeline even Jo now that she had Zane back.

They talked for hours and most of the time Zane just sat their listening to what they discussed. He couldn't really say anything about that but it was really interesting for him. He really wanted to help them, but the only worries they had were about Beverly and maybe still Grant.

After the talked everyone decided to go home. It was late … about 8 p.m. and G.D. was nearly empty. Even though this talk was necessary and important it was quite funny and full of laughing.

Fargo was the only one who stood behind. Henry had Grace, Carter had Allison, Jo had Zane and Grant wasn't anymore.

Zane and Jo walked a bit behind all of them … Jo felt that Zane felt still unsure and a bit nervous. She squeezed his "Hey, is everything OK with you?"

"Yeah sure." He nodded.

"Oh c'mon, Zane. I know you and you know that! I can see if anything doubts you!"

"No, everything OK really." He smiled at her strained. Jo stopped him, pulled him by side and watched him intensively so he could not escape her view.

"It's just that …"

"Yes?" Jo interrupted him.

"It's all kind of new to me. You know that for sure. It feels awesome being with you … and the rest of course, but it's still a feeling I can't point. But it's OK I like that." He tried to smile.

"I know." Jo answered "it went pretty quick today … maybe it was too much for you?" he shook his head and Jo went on "Maybe we should slow down a bit!"

"No, Jo. It is not like this, please. I am not good in talking about my feelings, just believe me."

"OK, Zane."

"Hey guys, everything OK in your lovers' paradise or are there already any doubts or maybe even problems!" Fargo said with a huge smirk.

"No lover boy, everything's all right." Zane said after he had grabbed Jo and walked past him with a huge smirk. "How about you?" he added with a laugh. Jo pinched his side with a smile and Fargo was left standing there. He ran after the group … he didn't want to be alone on the dark floor.

Everyone said goodbye and went to their car.

"Shall I drive you home?" Jo asked Zane.

"It depends on." He said back with a smile and pushed her nearer to him.

"Depends on what?" Jo glanced at him.

Zane hold her close on kissed her softly "Would you come with me?"

Jo had to smile out loud "You expect me to stay our first night with you?"

Zane looked addled and had no idea what to think about this reaction. Jo recognized his insecurity and tried to calm down "Honestly, Zane. I don't know if this is already a good idea. I would love to spend the night with you because I really, really missed being with you, but …"

"… but it's too early? I mean you slept with me maybe tons of times and I think it is not fair that you can remember these nights and I am not!" Zane said with a smirk.

Jo had to smirk, too. "I know." Everything she could say.

"OK Jo I don't want to hassle you so, … maybe we shouldn't. Sorry."

"There's no need for you to feel sorry." Jo smiled at him. She would have loved staying the night with him. Her feelings said yes but her rationality said no.

"OK we should drive. This weird silence is awkward." Zane said and tried to cheer up this situation. He kissed her again and guided her to her car.

When they arrived at the car they started kissing again and Jo finally decided to stay the night with him, but maybe not the way he expected it.

She stopped Zane kissing him, looked him in his eyes and nodded.

"What?" Zane asked.

"Maybe I want to stay the night with you yet!"

"On what does that depend on?" Zane asked unsure.

"Nothing, but if I feel uncomfortable because this all goes too quick for me, you have to stop it."

"And if I am not able to stop it I bet you will be able to stop me." Zane laughed.

"Yes. Definitely." Jo and Zane laughed and left together in her car.

They arrived at Zane's apartment and went in. It wasn't tidied up but Zane didn't expect a visitor particularly not Jo.

"WOW, I know you are a litterbug but this is horrible." She said laughing out loud.

"Oh c'mon I didn't expect you to be here tonight."

"Well, I already know your dirt so … it doesn't matter."

"Oh thanks my dear I forgot." Zane said sarcastically with a smirk.

He stepped closer to her and kissed her on her cheek. "So, what now?" She looked deep in his eyes not saying a word. "I mean, you are the one who don't want to go too far so … shall we watch a movie on the couch, or shall we jump into my bed with clothes on and a safety barricade?" he laughed and got a side pinch from Jo. "OK, I am not fighting with you. I already know that I will lose if we would, so maybe I should just lie down on the ground, you could sit over me and we could do as if he had fought? So I won't get hurt and everything will be alright?" Jo laughed and grabbed him. All he wanted was laying in his arms. She wanted him to hold her tight and never let her go again. Zane knew what she wanted and did so. Not saying a word they just stood in the middle of his living room holding each other tight.

"I would love staying here with you all the night but I am getting tired. So, shall I sleep on the couch? Or are you willing to spend the night with me in one bed?" Zane whispered softly in her ear.

Jo looked at him "Let's go to bed." She said.

"I won't touch you, I promise." He said guiding her to his bedroom. "OK, maybe I will … but just a bit, OK!" Zane couldn't stop joking around but that is one of the things Jo had always loved on him. She smiled back at him "OK, if you can handle my reaction."

Zane grabbed her arm and pulled her to him. They started kissing heavily and both were in mood for something more. Jo couldn't resist him any longer and decided to take the next step because she knew that he wouldn't after she had told him to slow down.

She took his shirt off "Are you sure, Jo-Jo?" "Yes." She whispered "I want you."

Zane started to deepen the kiss more and more. He took her suite off while kissing her all the time and bedded her softly.

This time was different too all of the other nights he spent with women. When he bedded someone it was more for fun and having sex with them was less important to him than it is this time with Jo. He was softer and more careful than all the other times he was before. He wanted to enjoy having sex with her. He wanted to feel her. She was someone really special for him and he felt his love for her more and more.

Both ended up sweaty and hardly breathing. They night was nearly over because they spent a lot of time on cuddling, kissing and foreplay.

She laid in his arms. Both were sweaty and exhausted but it felt damn good to both of them.