A/N not mine, I own nothing but the plot.

Sorry this one took a bit. Family crisis at the moment. Living in a hotel and trying to figure out where out next meal is coming from is hard. Please excuse the whine. Just frustrated about our situation at the moment.

Kiddie Games

The next couple of weeks moved swiftly and all too soon I was saying goodbye to the only people in my life that ever cared about me. My Rangeman family. Ella prepared a big meal for all of us to enjoy together this evening. She even made a Pineapple upside-down cake for everyone, well cupcakes anyway. I wasn't sure if I was more emotional about leaving, or apprehensive about moving to the unknown. Either way, my eyes wouldn't stop leaking.

I was ready the next morning when Ranger and Binkie showed up at the ass crack of dawn ro head to the airport. Ranger was coming with me. He is actually moving to Miami as well. I guess I should say that he is moving back, which was his original plan before he met me. Maybe we can get our shit together away from the cesspool that is Trenton, New Jersey. Anything is possible.

Once we he cruising altitude, I released my hold on his hand and unbuckled my seat belt. I was more comfortable now that one of the nerve-wracking parts of the flight was over.

"Babe," Ranger began, "would you be willing to go on a date with me?"

"Uhhh, is this for work?" I inquired seriously.

"No, it's just a chance for us to go out together. Maybe dinner and dancing. I was hoping we could start with some dates, and move into a relationship. Our someday."

I furrowed my forehead in concentration. Honestly, I never expected this. Yes, I hoped it would happen, but never expected it to actually happen. Ranger never seemed like he would be willing to even try. He always made me believe otherwise, but still he we are.

I finally opened my mouth and replied softly, "I would love to, you'll just need to tell me what type of clothes. I wouldn't want to embarras you."

"You never embarrass me. We'll get online and I'll show you the restaurant I'm thinking that we can go to. I'm sure you can find something that will work once you see it."

I nod and relax back I'm my seat, falling asleep near instantly. I was soon woken by Ranger buckling me seat belt back up for me as the plane began to make it's decent.

Watch out Miami, Stephanie Plum has arrived.

A/N Short chappie I know, but I wanted to get this out for you all. I had a free moment to sit for a minute and thought fo this immediately.

Also, any thoughts, well wishes and prayers for me on August 14th as I under go heart surgery would be wonderful.

Love ya! Lynda