Zipper

Mid Season three, while Angela is dating Geoffrey.

Tony watched helplessly as Angela got ready for her date with Geoffrey. Her hair glistened against her silver dress, her make-up was flawless, and even her shoes looked perfect. Why did he torture himself with this as she prepared to spend the night with another man?

Because as much as he loved her, Tony could never give her the life Geffrey could, Tony reminded himself. Geffrey could afford to take her to fancy restaurants and bought her expensive jewelry.

"Tony!" Angela said, coming out in the hall. "Good," she sighed with relief. "You're right here. I cannot get this zipper up. Will you help?"

Way to torture me even more, Angela, Tony thought. Now he she wanted him to help her get ready for her date with another man instead of just watching. But he looked into her soft brown eyes, and he couldn't say no. "Ah, of course."

Carefully, he pulled at the zipper, touching her deliciously smooth back as he went. His mouth watered.

"All set," he told her, forcing himself to let go of the zipper. Geffrey was a great guy, Tony reminded himself. He'd even given Angela those diamond earrings she was wearing for Christmas.

"What would I do without you, Tony?" she said softly, her brown eyes gazing right back into his.