Two months have passed, Clarisse and Pierre are still in San Francisco with Charlotte, Joseph and the rest of the security team. She has spent everyday with Amelia and is dreading the thought of having to go back next week. It was reported that she was seen out without her wedding ring, which sent the press into over drive. Rupert however stuck to what she said and reported that she had simply lost the ring while traveling and needed sometime away from Genovia where her Son grew up, but will be home soon.

Since being in America she has been spending a lot of time with Joseph too, but behind closed doors so the press wouldn't find out.

Clarisse stirred from a heavy sleep and slowly pushed herself up with her hands, when she was fully sat up she put one hand up onto her head "oh god" she sighed slowly opening her eyes seeing the two empty bottles and two glasses on the table, trying to remember what happened then felt movement next to her, making her jump and scream a little waking the person next to her "what happened?" she asked realizing they are sat on the couch

he looked around then at her "I don't remember" Joe replied

"did we..." she said looking at him "did we sleep together last night?" she said looking down to see if she was wearing anything, finding she was still dressed she checked under her top "I'm still wearing my bra, that's good" she said looking up

"I don't remember" he said again looking at her "but would it be so bad if we did?" he asked

she found herself shaking her head "of course not, I just wish I would remember" she sighed "because from what I remember from the first time, you are damn good, so that makes me think we didn't because I am pretty sure I would remember that" she looked at Joe as he sat smirking "what?"

"you said I was damn good" he chuckled

"yes because you are" she smiled at him

"well" he said taking her hand "you are damn good too" he smirked and kissed her fingers as someone knocked on the door, they both turned there heads to look at the door then Clarisse looked back at him

"you need to hide" Clarisse said jumping up grabbing a glass and bottle "on the balcony, quick" she whispered handing him the bottle and glass "as soon as I get rid of them, I will let you back in" she said as he rushed out onto the balcony as they knocked again "just a moment" she called out and rushed over to the bedroom grabbing her dressing gown, slipping it on and slipping her trousers off under it.

Opening the door she smiled when she saw it was Pierre "morning darling"

"Morning, Mom" he smiled stepping in "I just wanted to warn you that Father is downstairs in the lobby, trying to get a suite"

"Oh my god, what?" she asked surprised

"um Mom, can I ask you something, you no something personal?" Pierre asked

"um... sure" she replied

"did you and Joe maybe do something last night?" he asked

"oh my god, how did you no Joe... wait, what?" she replied

"its just when I left here last night, he was still here and well" he said tilting his head and pointed to her neck "that's either a bruise or a love bite" he watched as she rushed to the mirror

checking her neck "oh my god, no" she gasped "this can't be happening"

"mom can I say something" he watched as she nodded in the mirror "you love Joe right?" she nodded "and he loves you?" she nodded again "then what's the problem?" she turned to face him

"the problem is your Father, he still thinks we have a chance and well we only broke up two months ago" she answered

"Mom, seriously from what you've told me its as good as over, he needs to accept that and it doesn't matter if its only been a couple months its not like you've only just met Joe, you've known him longer than Father" Pierre said "and he makes you happy?" he asked

"oh he does" Clarisse nodded with a big smile

"if he makes you happy then he makes me happy" Pierre said taking her hands "after what you've been through and not having a loving husband, you deserve to be happy and looked after, besides I like Joe and think he's good for you" he chuckled

Clarisse looked at him in surprise "and your ok with this?"

"of course" he nodded as Clarisse flung her arm's around him giving him a hug

"thank you so much" she said stepping back "and you won't mind if I tell you that he's actually hiding on the balcony?"

"nope" he chuckled as someone appeared at the door

"oh" Clarisse said seeing it was Rupert and put the collar up on her dressing gown, hiding her neck from him

"I was wondering, since they haven't any room's at the moment if I could leave my stuff here" he said looking at Clarisse "you no, until they have one come up?"

"sure, put it down over there" she pointed to the corner "what are you doing here?" she asked folding her arms

"I missed my Son and Granddaughter" he replied putting his stuff down then turned to her "and people are talking again back home, so I thought it best to come out, make it look like we are still together"

"ok" she answered as he started walking over to the balcony doors "no" she said putting her arm out

"whats wrong?" Rupert said putting his hand on the handle and pushed the door open "I only want some air, relax will you" he said looking at her then went out onto the balcony

"oh dear" Pierre whispered as Clarisse rushed over and out onto the balcony

"I am so sorry" Clarisse exclaimed as she rushed out to him

he stopped and looked at her "whatever for?" he asked as he watched her looking around

"um" she said turning around wondering where Joe had gone "for um having a different view than what we normally have" she said looking at him

"Oh don't be sorry" he said looking out at the view "this view is amazing" he smiled and frowned seeing her look over the edge of the balcony "Clarisse" he asked

"yes" she answered still looking over the edge then looked at him

"have you lost something?" he asked walking over and looked over the edge for a second then looked back at her "you seem to be looking for something"

"no" she shook her head "I haven't lost anything" she smiled with a small nervous laugh and put her arm up pointing to the door "I am going to go back in now" she nodded and rushed inside as Rupert watched while shaking his head

Pierre jumped up when he saw his Mother come rushing in "what happened?" he asked

"nothing, he wasn't out there" she answered puzzled

"what?" he replied "where did he go?"

"I don't know" Clarisse answered as she looked at him and Rupert came back in "well" she said laughing nervously "I have a busy day, so I better get myself sorted" she smiled "see you later" she kissed Pierre on the check and rushed into her bedroom pulling up the door behind her and checked to see if he had gone in there but couldn't find him.

After getting ready she came back out into the suite to find Rupert alone.

"Pierre gone?" she asked getting herself some coffee

"yea, he told me to tell you he would meet you in the lobby about 11" he said looking over at her "that top looks nice"

"thanks" she smiled then moved sitting at the table "well if you need to freshen up, feel free to use the bathroom"

"thanks I may do that in a bit" he nodded sipping his water "what are your plans for today?" he asked

"oh me and Helen are taking Amelia to the park, I would ask you to come this time but she wants to talk to me about something" she answered

"that's ok, there will be other times" he nodded and watched as she stood up

"I am going to head out now actually" she said grabbing her coat and bag "I will see you later then?" she asked opening the door then looked over at him

"of course" he replied and watched as she walked out

She walked down the hall to Joe's room and knocked on the door.

He opened it "hey" he smiled letting her in

"where did you go?" she asked rushing in putting her bag and coat down on the chair as he shut the door "more to the fact, how did you get away?" she asked confused

he chuckled a little walking over to her "I climbed over the balcony" he smiled as she looked at him in horror

"but? we are on the top floor?" she rushed over to the window and looked out at the edge of the balcony then back at him "you climbed over the edge? when you could of fallen and killed yourself?"

"relax Clari, I'm good at climbing so I knew I could do it" he took her hand "I am still here aren't I?" he smirked

"that's not funny" she answered giving him a stern look

"Ok I'm sorry" he answered "I heard Rupert, and just knew I had to get away"

she nodded "ok but still"

"i'm sorry that I worried you" he whispered

"so you should be" she answered "by the way, I talked with Pierre"

"about what?" he asked

"us" she whispered "he kind of knew something might of happened last night"

"how?" he asked

"well he was in the suite with us last night and left us to it and this" she said pulling her polo neck down a bit "might of given us away" she said letting go of the top and looked at him

"oh dear" he said looking at her "I am sorry"

"again so you should be" she said with a smile "he also thinks we should get together, he says that he's happy because I am happy" she smiled

he smiled at her "really?" she nodded "wow"

"I know, I said to him that I felt a bit weird because you know me and Rupert only broke up a couple months ago and he actually reminded me that, that we, me and you" she smiled "haven't only just met, if we had it would be different" they moved and sat on the couch "he asked me if I loved you"

"and what did you say?" he asked looking at her

"that I did of course" she smiled taking his hand "then he asked me if you loved me, I took a chance and said yes"

"oh of course I love you" he smiled as he put his hand up pushing a bit of her hair back behind her ear "always have and I always will"

she nodded "he knows that" she smiled looking him in the eyes "he's given us his permission, so to speak" she smiled shrugging a little

"good" he smirked

"only we need to keep it a secret for the time being" she said looking at him

"that I can do" he nodded

"he also said that, you are good for me" she beamed "I can't think how" she chuckled

"must be that constant smile I put on your face" he grinned moving a little closer to her "as well as other things" he whispered in her ear

"it must be" she smiled biting her bottom lip then lent forward placing a soft kiss on his lips then sat back looking at him

"mmm Clari" Joe whispered moving closer and kissed her back while putting his hand up on the back of her head