One good Reason to Stay

by misty23y

Things are great with Joe and Stephanie, and Joe is ready to make his move. Ranger finishes his last mission and his government contract is over. He's ready to claim his Babe. This is what could happen if both Joe and Ranger decided to man up and propose to Steph. Stephanie HEA. No Cupcakes or Babes hurt.

3. What About Love

Joe, Stephanie, Ranger and friends belong to JE. "What About Love" belongs to Heart. All mistakes belong to me.

What About Love

Stephanie's POV

I enter back into the house where I immediately walk into Ranger. As if on cue, the band starts playing "What About Love". This is my song for Ranger. I take his hand while leading him to an isolated corner of the room. "Ranger, listen to the lyrics."

"Ranger, I love you. I've been in love with you for a long time, but you don't let me in." I tell Ranger.

"Why do you always wear a blank face? Why can't you let me see your heart?" I ask.

"Stephanie, Babe, I need you everyday."

"But your life doesn't lend itself to relationships. You love comes with a condom not a ring. I'm a line on your budget under entertainment. You'd get me pregnant if I wanted. What does it all mean? Is there love there?"

"Ranger, why won't you share your heart with me?" I ask him, while trying to keep my tears at bay.