(the two had finally made it over to Steve's house after about an hour of Rory getting the stuff that she needed)

*In the Kitchen at Steve's*

"So, what would you like to eat, Rory?"-Steve

"You don't have to cook for me."-Rory

"Please, let me it's the least I can do tonight."-Steve

"On top of the massage and letting me stay here. How about I help you cook?"-Rory

(sighs) "Alright, if you insist. Why don't you get changed into something more comfortable then head back out here to help."-Steve

"Sounds good. See you shortly."-Rory

(she heads to the guestroom to get into her relaxing clothes, threw her hair up in a slightly messy bun then headed back out to the kitchen)

"So, what have you decided on to cook?"-Rory

"I'm thinking some fried chicken, with a small salad and cookies for dessert."-Steve

"You do know me well. However."-Rory

"Don't worry it's sugar cookie dough only not cooked."-Steve

(she just smiles at him and was about to reply but her phone rang before she could respond) "Hey, I have to take this it's Finn."-Rory

"Go ahead I'll start the chicken it's fine."-Steve

*In the Living Room*

"Hey, baby. How is it going?"-Rory

(sounding frustrated) "It's good I guess, had a therapy session, dealt with a few demons. I'm sorry if I sound tense it's just. Whenever I have a shitty day I have had you to come home to, in order to ease things ya know? And now you aren't here and I'm nervous, stressed, worried."-Finn

"Honey, take a breath. I'm right here. Talk to me and tell me what happened, what truly happened in therapy and we can get you calmed down."-Rory

(he sighs and relaxes already feeling a little bit better. The two continue to talk for about another twenty five minutes, then she heads back into the kitchen to help with dinner)

*In the Kitchen*

"How is he doing?"-Steve

"Stressed which is to be expected, but we talked through it and he seemed a lot more relaxed by the time we said good night. I told him that I was staying with you and he was more than okay with that. He said that he was glad I wasn't spending the first night alone. What would you like my help with?"-Rory

"Well, I got done with the chicken while you are on the phone and kept it in the oven to keep it warm, so all that we have to get ready are the salads. The cookie dough we can get out when we make the cider."-Steve

"I like the sound of that. I'm sorry that took longer than I thought it would."-Rory

"Hey, don't worry about it I more than understand."-Steve

(she just smiles at him and the two sit down in the living room and eat the home made dinner)

"What did the doctor say about your test results by the way? Was she able to figure out why you have felt so drained as of late?"-Steve

"She said that I have extremely low levels of vitamin D."-Rory

(takes a bit of her chicken and instantly one can see a majority of the tension leave her body. She was a big believer in comfort food and Steve's cooking always hit the spot)

"What does she want you to do in order to fix that problem? Do you have to change your diet or anything?"-Steve

"I probably will change it either way, but she wants me to just take a supplement for it, and get a check up in two months."-Rory

"That seems simple enough. Do you want to go to the grocery store with me tomorrow so we can get some staples as well as what you need to stay here for the next couple of days?"-Steve

"I would love to."-Rory

"Al rightly then, how about we do that after our shifts are done around three?"-Steve

"Sounds like a plan."-Rory

(they finished their meal while indulging in their favorite movie High Tension. When the two of them finished she got changed and set up for the massage. He walked back into the guest room where she was but knocked before hand to make sure that she was ready.)

(standing in front of the table with hands on either side of her spine) "Alright, take a deep breath in (which she does) and let it out."-Steve

"And one more deep breath in, and let it go."-Steve

(he starts the massage with gently working on her neck which is where she normally has the most tension in her body. About twenty minutes in he starts looking for knots on either side of her shoulders to trigger point to help ease up some of her muscles. They exchanged a words while she was on her tummy, but for the most part not much was said which was usual for the first half of their massage sessions. However, she did notice a change in the way that he was massaging her in which she planned to ask him about when they were done. Whenever, he did them at the Spa his touch always seemed to have purpose a more business feel, now it felt like it had a more sensual feel, less stressed on his behalf. When he asked her to scoot down and flip over she finally asked him about it)

"Swedish style?"-Rory

(smiles because he knew her well enough that she would have noticed the difference in his touch) "Of course."-Steve

"Okay, as long as you weren't trying to convey something else."-Rory

(they laugh) "Of course not."-Steve

(a few minutes pass in silence) "So, has it been busy the past few weeks?"-Rory

"Yeah, it has picked up a bit especially this week which has been nice ."-Steve

"That's good."-Rory

"How about you? Has it picked up at all?"-Steve

"Yes it has"-Rory

"Good, glad to hear it. Have you gotten the flu shot yet?"-Steve

"No."-Rory

"Do you plan to?"-Steve

"Probably not."-Rory

(he just looks at her) "Getting a doctor's note?"-Steve

"No, I mean I've thought about it but it doesn't seem worth it now."-Rory

"Why not? I thought that's all they needed was a doctor's note."-Steve

"Nope, not anymore you need to get an allegory test done and we have to pay for it out of our pockets."-Rory

"That seems a bit ridiculous."-Steve

"I know right?"-Rory

(about five more minutes pass by) "I was in the other location on Monday, ran into Samantha and she showed me the pictures that you took of her daughter. They were beautiful."-Rory

"Thanks."-Steve

"Anytime. Do you plan on doing more photo shoots like that one or what?"-Rory

"Senior photos probably not that was just a favor for her. But I did have a father ask me to shot his son's football game he is the quarterback. They had gotten pictures before but not really good one's you know what I mean?"-Steve

"Yes, go on?"-Rory

"So, I did action shots for that game but it wasn't my favorite thing to do. The equipment isn't the best because I can't afford it at the moment."-Steve

"It's a goal for later on down the road right?"-Rory

"Of course."-Steve

(the two continue having a bit of small talk back and forth for the rest of the massage. By the time she was done he could tell that she was feeling quite a bit better about Finn being gone for the next four weeks, and that she would go to be able to fall asleep with ease. He left the room after he was done to let her get redressed and she rejoined him in living room to be greeted with a cup of her favorite pumpkin yogurt with granola on top and a side cup of steaming hot apple cider.)

"Awww, thanks for all of this, Steve. I feel so much better already."-Rory

"You are most welcome my dear. How about one final movie or an episode of Parenthood and we shall get some sleep?"-Steve

"Seems like the perfect way to end this evening."-Rory

(the two finally decided on another semi scary movie called "Grace". Afterwards, since Rory had fallen asleep on the couch Steve carried her to the guestroom tucked her in then headed to his own room to get some sleep)