Derek, Chris' ex-partner and good friend, had requested him specificly for this assignment, so Chris had agreed. He would do anything for a friend. It was one of the many qualities she admired about her long time partner. That's why she was hanging around the office so late on a Monday night, just hoping to maybe catch a glimpse of him. It was already 10:30 and no sign of Christopher. She might as well go home, as she walked down the hallway deep in thought a familiar voice startled her.

"Hey Rita. How's it going?" Derek said enthusiastically as he stopped in front of her.

Recognizing Derek's voice, Rita looked up quickly to see if Chris was with him. Derek saw the disappointment in her eyes as she scanned the area and asked casually, "Is Chris with you?"

"Nope, he's still working. Undercover work can take a lot of long hour days. You know that Rita."

"Yes I do, but why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be watching his back?" she said rather testily.

"Don't worry. Carsons got it covered tonight. He'll be fine. You know I wouldn't let anything happen to Chris. Besides, he's a great cop. He can take care of himself."

"Of course he's a great cop, but things can happen when you're undercover. Derek you promised me you would personally watch his back. So why are you here without him?" she questioned.

"Come on Sam. I promise you he's fine." he said as he put his arm around her for reassurance.

She shrugged out of his grasp. "Don't call me that. Only Chris can call me Sam. That's our nickname for each other and nobody else will ever call me that." she said getting really upset at him now. How dare he use her nickname.

"Okay Rita. Geeze take it easy, I'm sorry. It's just that Chris has been saying Sam this and Sam that all week. I've gotten so used to hearing it, it just slipped out. God, you're just as testy as he is. You two really don't like working with anyone else, do you?"

"What are you talking about Derek? We work well with a lot of people. Chris is usually in a great mood. Just what in the hell kind of assignment did you get him into anyway?" she asked, getting even more annoyed that her partner was under a lot of strain. Strain that could get him killed in a tough situation.

"Stop worrying Rita. Look, I think you both need to talk to each other. You're suffering from partner separation or something like that. Look, I'll make sure he calls you later tonight. It might be really late tough, okay?" Derek was beginning to get a glimpse of just how close these two really were. Chris was acting just as jumpy as Rita. wanting to know if Derek had seen her or talked to her. These two really needed to see each other. Maybe he could think of a way to get them together. This assignment was taking longer than anyone expected and the separation was taking its toll on Chris, and Rita too! Derek wondered if they even knew how much they cared about each other. Every word out of their mouths was about each other. It was certainly starting to seem like they were more than just partners, or even best friends.

"You mean it Derek? I haven't heard from him in almost a week. It's crazy but I miss him so much. It's like a part of me is missing." Derek could hear the joy in her voice at just the thought of getting to talk to Chris. There was definitely something going on here. You could tell just by the way they were both acting.

Derek reassured her that he would work something out and they said their goodbyes. Rita went home to wait eagerly for Chris' call.

It was nearly 2:00 a.m. when her phone finally rang. "Hello. Chris?" she whispered sleepily.

"Hey Rita. Sorry did I wake you? It's Derek."

"Derek, is everything okay? I thought you were going to have Chris call me. He's okay isn't he?" she asked, concern clearly in her voice.

"Yeah Rita, he's fine, but he couldn't call tonight, so I thought I would at least let you know so you wouldn't wait up all night."

"Geeze Derek, you scared the hell out of me and what do you mean he can't call? It's just a lousy few minutes and he can't even take the time to call me. His partner and best friend." she said now with a hurt tone in her voice.

"Rita he would if he could. You know that. He's dying to talk to you. It's just to dangerous right now. His room is bugged and their watching every move he makes, but I'm working on a plan so you guys can get together. It's gonna be tough, but we can do it. Can you meet me at the shop tomorrow night at midnight?"

"What kind of plan, Derek? And why at midnight?" her curiosity was piqued now.

"Just be there Rita and bring your make up kit. You'll have to go in undercover. I've got a great idea for a cover for you." he said laughing to himself.

Rita shook her head as she hung up the phone. She was going to see Chris tomorrow night. She couldn't resist the feelings of joy that washed over her. God, she missed him so much. His laugh and his sparkling eyes and that gorgeous smile. He was so much a part of her life. These last few days without him had been hell. Sure she missed her partner and her best friend, but there was more. Her feelings for Chris were so close to her heart she didn't even let herself really think about them. With Chris always around it was easy to enjoy their friendship and his caring ways. After all they had always been affectionate with one another, ever since they were first partnered. All those hugs had been purely platonic, but lately Rita began to want them to last much longer and to hold him more often. Basicly she grabbed him as often as she liked and he didn't seem to mind. He was always kissing her goodbye on the cheek and winking at her and making sure she was happy.

Their new closeness started just after the Lena Corelli case was finished. Chris had been such a comfort to her during that time. She had been really sick and still trying to get over her break up with Eric. Chris had been there for her in so many ways. He was her rock. A solid foundation which she could always cling to. Never asking more than to be there for her wanting to take care of her and making her feel so special. Could he be feeling the same feelings as her? These and many more thoughts went through her head as she finally dozed off to sleep with visions of Chris fresh in her mind and hopefully in her dreams. It wouldn't be the first time. Lately the dreams had been full of a lot of things partners should not be doing together, and she enjoyed every minute of them, even as she felt guilty for the hidden pleasure.

Chris lay back on his bed. God he was so tired. It was 4:00 a.m. This case was taking everthing out of him and worst of all it was keeping him from Rita. Just the thought of her brought a smile to his face. If he could just hear her voice, he knew it would soothe him enough to go to sleep. But it was late and he couldn't bring himself to wake her. The phone line was probably bugged anyway. He decided right then, he would never accept another assignment if she couldn't be his partner. He missed her too much. She was like his life line. If he could only gather the nerve to tell her how he felt about her. The time was coming where he couldn't hold it in any longer. He loved her with all his heart and he had to let her know. Even if it meant losing her all together, she had to know. He rolled over wishing she was here right now. The dreams he had been having lately of the two of them had him waking up many nights with soaked sheets and a yearning so strong it threatened to overwhelm him. Now was the time to tell her, if he could just see her. This damn assignment had to be over soon. His nerves were raw and he was on edge. Not a good condition to be in when one was on an undercover assignment.

Later at the hotel Chris is staying in.

"Chris. Man I'ts been ages since I saw you last. How ya been?"

"John, old buddy good to see you." Chris faked it as Derek shook his hand. What's going on Chris wondered. Why was Derek here?

"Good to see you to man. Hey, remember that favor I owe you? I can pay you back now."

"Oh you can? Just how are you going to do that?" Chris wondered what the hell was going on.

"Are you staying here?" Chris nodded. "Just be in your room tonight at 1:00. I'll have a surprise for you. What's your room number?"

Chris wrote it down and handed it to Derek. Who had this strange smile on his face.

"Okay man, I'll be there. And John it better be something good."

"It will buddy. Believe me, you'll really like it." he grinned as he slapped Chris on the back. "A lot."

Back at the police station.

"Okay Derek I'm here. There better be a good reason for all this." she stated with determination in her voice.

"You want to see Chris don't you?" he grinned, knowing full well she would do whatever he had in mind if it meant she would get to see Chris.

"Yes, of course I do." she said shaking her head. "Then put this on." he handed her the skimpiest outfit she had ever seen and a blond wig to go with it. Rita's mouth dropped open. "Chris is still undercover, so I guess you'll have to be too. I told him I was sending him a paypback for a favor. And your it." he smirked. "He doesn't know anything about it." he grinned. "I just told him to be in his room at 1:OO."

Rita eyed the tiny outfit Dered had handed her. "I have to go see him as a hooker? You're really something Derek." She was grinning broadly as she went to change into her costume, "This should be really good." she giggled to herself. She'd show up as a hooker and really blow Chris' mind.

"Anything for my friends. Besides he needs to stop worrying about you so he can solve this case. Only thing is the room is bugged. You'll have to find some other way to communicate. I think just seeing each other will be enough to ease both your minds. So go get dolled up, Jezebelle, you have a hot date in room 301."

Back at Chris' hotel.

Chris paced the floor of his room. What in the world could Derek be up to? This was not in any of their assignment discussions. Something must be wrong. What could it be? It was almost 1:00. He'd find out soon enough. He just wanted to see his Sammy. It seemed like ages since he last saw her beautiful green eyes or felt the warmth of her smile. He closed his eyes tightly as her pictured Rita in his mind, those long sexy legs and full lips had been imprinted on his mind all week. He felt a rush of pure longing as his body echoed his thoughts. His eyes opened as his head tilted back to take a deep calming breath. His eyes focused on a round black object close to the ceiling. What was that, he never noticed that before. It looked like a camera lens. Damit, they were video taping him too. Just then a light tap on the door broke his concentration.

He opened the door apprehensively, not knowing what to expect now. Standing there in a trench coat and sun glasses was a beautiful blond. His mouth dropped open, as he stared at the beautiful woman.

"Can I come in?" she whispered in a sultry voice that sounded vaguely familiar. "John said you would be expecting me." she said as she entered his hotel room.

Chris did a double take as she brushed against him in the doorway. He knew that perfume and he knew that walk. He shut the door locking it behind her. "Can I take your coat beautiful?" he asked as a devilish grin spread across his face. Rita his Rita stood there with her back to him. God she looked beautiful, even with that ugly blond wig.

Rita undid the belt and let her coat fall to the floor. As she slowly turned around to let him get a full view of the revealing outfit she wore, her knees were shaking and her heart was pounding. Just looking at him took her breath away. He looked gorgeous, a sight for sore eyes. She had missed him even more than she imagined. Her pulse quickened and her heart began to thud in her chest. She decided right then and there to let whatever was about to happen just happen. No holding back, besides the way he was staring at her made her stomach do flip flops and her heart explode with all her pent up desire for him. It was now or never. Dare she let go of her heart? She already had years ago, the first time she layed eyes on him.

"Wow." he said as his eyes roamed over her body appreciatively. The black corset and fishnet stockings had his blood racing. His Sam standing there in those clothes. "God help me?" he thought to himself. "That's some outfit you have there, miss." He swallowed hard trying not to stare too closely at his thinly clad partner, but he couldn't help himself. He had never seen Rita in anything so revealing. His eyes devoured her like a starving man, hungry for the sight of a beautiful woman. This beautiful woman in particular. From the tips of her toes to the top of her head he eyed every lushious curve. The sight of her dressed like that had his heartbeat racing and his body stirring in reaction. "Wow." he said again.

"I thought you might like it." she said seductively as she came closer to him. She stared directly into his eyes, a slight smile curving her beautiful lips. Her hand reached to caress his cheek. A tender touch to communicate to her dear friend how badly she wanted him to kiss her. "For this night I am yours completely. We can do anything you want, for as long as you want."

Chris swallowed hard and closed his eyes thinking that he was having the best dream of his life. Did Rita just say she was his for the night? He opened his eyes slowly, praying that this was really happening at last. Rita was very close now he could smell her perfume and feel the heat radiating from her body. His heart beat wildly in his chest as his hands reached for her. She didn't disappear. He caressed her arms and moved in closer to her waiting lip Somehow he had to let her know they were being watched. He pulled her ruffly to him and began to kiss her passionately. Rita fell into the kiss helplessly. She knew the room was bugged so she followed his lead not really caring anymore as his lips moved across hers and she began to lose herself in the feel of his lips on hers.

His kiss touched something deep inside her, igniting a fire in her soul. She felt her legs grow weak as the kiss intensified and their lips parted. Chris' tongue darted in through her moist lips and the pleasure shot through her. Her arms automatically went around his neck to draw him closer as her body melted into his. Their mouths slanted across each others as if they could never get enough of the taste of one another. His breathing eratic Chris broke off the kiss and stared deep into her eyes. What he saw there was the most adoring look any woman had ever given him. The love and desire he saw there made his heart flood with warmth. The smile on his face lit up the whole room and was matched only by the brilliance of hers.

Knowing the next move was hers Rita never let their eyes lose contact as she lowered her hands to the bottons of his shirt. "Here, let me help you with these, I don't think you'll be needing it." she said suggestively as she started to slowly unbutton each button, while placing gentle moist kisses on his skin as each button came open exposing his bare chest to her touch. She enjoyed the taste and feel of him immensely, how she had longed to do just this in so many of her dreams.

Chris' heart began to beat faster and blood rushed through his veins as his body was electrified by her touch. Each kiss branded him like a hot iron. His body was reacting to this woman like no other. He was completely under her spell. He finally remembered that they were being taped as his hands began to roam over her smoothe skin. He had to do something to let Rita know about the camera so he whirled her around to block her from the lens' view before he lost complete control over the situation. He knew she probably already knew about the bug. Rita never lost contact with his smoothe skin. He pulled her up to face him and winked at her with his killer smile. "Oh baby, that feels so good. You really know how to turn a guy on. Don't stop there keep doing what your doing." Chris was so torn, he needed to treat her like a hooker for the sake of the camera but the things she was doing to him had him reeling with his need for her.

Rita could sense that something else was going on. As she moved up to nibble his ear, she glanced past Chris and saw the camera lens also. Damn they were being video taped as well. So this was going to be a repeat preformance of the Wellman case huh. Well, they were going to make this look really good for whoever was on the other side of that camera. They were going to get a real eyefull.

She kissed his ear and whispered so only he could hear. "Let's make this look really good, Sam." then she made her way to Chris' lips. Licking them first before capturing them in another searing kiss. Her hands slid down his chest and around his waist to caress his back and draw him even closer to her. She could feel her nipples harden as they came in contact with his hard chest. She marveled at the emotions that just touching him brought out in her. No man had ever made her feel this way. So hot, so intense. She wanted him so bad, she couldn't get enough. He was here now touching her, caressing her, and kissing her with a hunger that numbed her mind and sent her body on full alert. He wanted her and she intended to let him know just how much she wanted him.

Breaking away from his lips she said for the benefit of the eavesdroppers, "What makes you think I'm going to stop. I'll be here until you are completely satisfied. Even if it takes all night." she said with barely disquised lust. "It looks like you can handle it, stud."

Chris did a double take. His heart pounding. Rita in his arms all night. Surely he had died and gone to heaven. "Oh, that I can, and by the way. You can call me Sam." he purred as he dared to caress her breast, while seeking permission from her eyes.

"Okay, Sam it is." she said as a moan escaped her lips at the feel of his hand on her breast. "And you can call me Sam, too." she responed as she placed another opened mouth kiss on his chest and dared to move lower.

The heat she was creating in his body threatened to overwhelm him as he brought her back up to taste her lips once again. Barely able to speak he murmured "I'll get the lights. You get into bed." he turned her toward the bed and swatted her behind.

"Oh baby. I like it when you get rough. Why don't you come over here and show me what you got there big boy." She stretched accross the bed in a very seductive pose that sent Chris into a frenzy. Now playful Rita was starting to enjoy this little game of hooker and John. As she looked at Chris by the light switch he pointed to the camera lens. She looked up and saw it and nodded letting Chris know she was already aware of the camera.

Chris flipped the switch and the room was thrown into total darkness. He threw his shirt over the lens just to make sure it was darkened out. Good, now he could enjoy himself a little bit. But they were still being overheard so he would have to watch what he said to Rita.

"Get ready baby. This is going to be the best night of your life." he boasted as he neared the bed. He sure hoped it would be his too.

Unsure of what Rita was expecting from him, he stopped and stripped down to his boxers before he joined her on the bed.

Rita reached for him as she felt his weight on the bed. "I know it will tiger." She purred as her lips sought out his in a blistering kiss that sent them both into a volcano of swirling desires.

Chris was shocked as Rita placed her hands on his back and slid them down lowering his boxers. She whispered in his ear. "You won't be needing these either Sam. Now can you make love to me. I've waited a long time, I can't wait any longer." Out loud she said "You make me so hot, Sam. That feels so good. Don't stop."

Chris hesitated only a moment as her full meaning finally got through the sensual haze he was in. She really did want him as much as he wanted her and he was not going to disappoint her. His lips sought out hers in another mind-blowing kiss that left her no doubt that he had finally gotten her true message. All playfullness was gone as their feelings and emotions took over and let their bodies fulfill their hearts' desire. Each touch was bliss. Every kiss was so warm and giving. This was meant to be and they savored every moment. They had waited so long to express their feelings for each other the effect was vulcanic. Lust knew no bounds as they made love over and over again till they were both breathless and exhasuted. Neither of them letting their hearts doubt that they wanted this, needed this from each other. Long into the night and eartly morning they explored their love for each other.

Chris woke with a start. Was it just another dream or had Rita really showed up in his room dressed as a hooker and made mad passionate love to him all night. He must be losing it. It had felt so real though, the best dream ever. If only it were true he would be the happiest man on Earth. When he felt an arm snake lazily around his waist, he knew his dreams had come true. He looked down into the prettiest green eyes he'd ever seen.

"Morning Sam. Did you sleep well?" she asked shyly as she kissed his chest and smiled a chesire cat smile.

"Actually I don't remember sleeping much at all" he said as he held her tightly. "I don't know how much you get paid for service like this but it was worth every penny. Tell my buddy John I'll do him a favor anytime, if your the payback." He winked at her and smiled then lowered his lips to hers in an intimate kiss that left them both wanting much more.

Breaking away from the kiss while she still could, Rita smiled before sitting up. "Believe me it was my pleasure, Sam. I think I'll give your buddy his money back. In fact maybe I should pay him." she teased as she wrapped the bed sheet around herself. " Now I gotta get outta here." She picked her clothes up off the floor and headed for the bathroom.

Chris couldn't stop grinning. It happened. They had finally made love and even under these circumstances it had been wonderful. Magical even. It was without a doubt the best thing that had ever happened to him in his whole life. He was so happy. He just wanted to get this case over with and get back to his own life. His life with Rita. He still hadn't gotten to tell her that he loved her but he would soon rectify that. Judging by the way she had responded to their lovemaking he was guessing she already knew how he felt. Never had he made love to a woman with such passion and had that passion returned so fully. Rita was everything he had ever dreamed. She was his whole world. Everything revolved around her and the night that they had just shared. Nothing even came close to the feelings she had brought out in him. He had tried to convey to her how much he cared for her, but he was so caught up in his own exploding emotions that maybe she didn't know just what their night together had meant to him. Their total lust for each other had taken over their lovemaking, hardly giving them time to breathe. Their bodies searching out every need, every inpluse to give pleasure to one another. Over and over again all through the night, long into the wee hours of the morning finally colasping from exhaustion close to dawn. Words totally unnecessary. He realized he had to let her know how much she meant to him. That it just wasn't physical. He loved her with all his heart and wanted to spend the rest of his life showing her just how much. He knocked on the bathroom door.

"Hey you in there, open up." he knew his back was to the camera so as the door opened up and she looked at him he mouthed the words "I Love You" and said. "You about done in there? Times up. I got to get going."

"I know." she said with a slight nod of her head indicating she understood his exact meaning as a brilliant smile lit up her entire face. "Me too." Their eyes stayed glued to each others as they switched places and Rita made to leave. Chris heard her sigh as he closed the door. He grinned secretly to himself knowing that he was the cause of her happiness.

Two days later Chris wrapped up the case. He walked into the homicide division on pins and needles hoping to find his partner at her desk. He hadn't spoken to her since their night together.

"Lorenzo, about time you came back where you belong." Captain Lipshitz slapped him on the back. "Your partner has been going nuts without you. I finally sent her out to question some witnesses in the Butler homicide. I know it's Jensens case but she was a nervous wreck while you were gone. It wasn't until day before yesterday that she didn't bite my head off every time I tried to talk to her. All the sudden she just calmed down and became normal human being again. Women, just can't figure them out sometimes. Anyway kid its good to have you back. Now get to work."

"But Cap its quitting time." Chris pleaded.

"Well then go home. You look like hell." He said with a big smile on his face.

"I thought I'd wait for Rita. We have some catching up to do."

"She said she was going home right after her last interview. You can probably catch her at her place."

"Okay Cap. Thanks, see you tomorrow."

Chris stopped to pick up flowers on his way to Rita's and a nice bottle of wine to celebrate the end of the case. He couldn't wait to see her. Their night together was all he could think about. He just hoped it had meant as much to her as it did to him. Nothing in his life had ever felt so right as being with her. Her kisses had left him speechless and the thought of her in his arms made his heart swell with love. This was as good as it gets. Love did make everything beautiful in the world.

Rita paced the living room of her apartment. She wondered if Chris would come to see her right away. Derek had told her the case was over and Chris should be out of the station as soon as he did all the paper work. She was nervous. Their night together had been incredible, even under the strange circumstances. Chris had even whispered "I Love you." She knew he loved her. How could she not. The way he had made love to her did more to convey his feelings than words ever could. The passion and the intensity of his kisses had her reeling from the first moment their lips met. The whole night was one of pure ecstacy. She desparatly wanted to feel that kind of love again. It had only been two days but she craved his touch with every fiber of he being. She wanted to make love to him again without the audience this time, though they hadn't held back much in his hotel room, she still felt invaded by the lack of privacy. A fact that she fully intended to rectify as soon as she had him alone. Just the thought of being in his arms again had her body tenseing with physical desire. A knock on the door brought her out of her lustful thoughts.

As she opened the door her heart started to race. A big boquet of flowers were thrust into her hands as loving arms surrounded her. "Hi beautiful. Did you miss me?"

"Did I ever." she responded as her arms went around his neck and her lips went straight for his. "Don't you ever go away again." she ordered as their lips met in mutual longing. After a very satisfying greeting they headed for the couch.

As they sat down Chris put his arm around Rita and took her hand in his. Searching her beautiful eyes for a pathway into her soul he was hoping beyond hope that she would feel as he did. That their night together was one of many to come in a lifetime together.

"Rita." he said shakily trying to calm his fluttering heart. "I'm not sure how you feel about what happened the other night but I can truthfully say. It was the best night of my entire life and I can't wait to be with you again. I love you. I always have and I always will. Do you think that you could love me too!" he pleaded. "Please say something. Anything!"

She could hardly breathe. This was everything to her. Every dream she had ever had was sitting right there in front of her in the form of her partner, her best friend and certainly now the love of her life.

"Chris." she said looking directly into his eyes and leaning in to kiss him softly on the lips. "I had no idea that we would make love that night when I came to your room. I missed you so much. I only wanted to see you and make sure you were okay, but the moment I saw you, the moment you took me in your arms kissed me something just snapped. I knew that I wanted you and nothing has ever felt so right in my whole life. It's something neither of us will ever forget. I have thought of nothing else since it happened. I love you, too. And the only other thing I want to say is" she paused as her arms went around his neck to pull his lips back to hers. "Let's Do It Again Sam." She guided his lips to hers and leaned back on the couch pulling him on top of her. He pressed his already aroused body closer to hers, adjusting himself between her legs as he let her feel the extent of his desire for her. Rita moaned as she felt his hot breath on her cheek and his rock hard body sinking her deeper into the couch cushions.

"Oh, Rita I've wanted this for so long." he confessed.

"Make love to me Chris." she whispered again and again.

"You don't have to ask twice Sam." he whispered as he buried his lips in her neck leaving a trail of hot kisses down her throat and over to the soft flesh of her shoulder sending his message of love with his lips and tongue. Her hands flew to the botton of his shirt in an effort to get it off of him as quick as possible. They strippped each other quickly then leaned back to take a long first look at each others body. "You are so beautiful Sam. Even though the feel of you was fantastic the other night looking at you now I can truthfully say you are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. Just looking at you gets me so hot I can't help myself. I have to touch you, to feel you close to me." he said as he reached out tentatively to touch her bare breast.

Rita sighed at the depth of feeling his words brought out in her. She moaned out loud as the feel of his hands on her breast started a warm glow deep in the pit of her stomach. As he lowered his mouth to the rosey peak she could only breath a deep sigh of utter contentment. Not to be the only one receiving such pleasure, Rita raked her hands through his hair and messaged his shoulders and back. Feeling the strong muscles there she reveled in his firm body and smoothe skin. Lowering her hands to his hips and well-muscled buttocks, she felt the strength there and the urge to give all to this man was overwelming. His lips and tongue were driving her crazy on her breast and she was more than ready when she felt his hand slide between her legs. "Oh Chris don't stop." She begged as she guided his lips back to hers in an intense kiss that sent him through the roof. She felt him tremble in her arms. Her hands went lower caressing his tight stomach and even lower. Straight for him. One touch and he was begging her to let them join together. "Rita I need to be with you. I need to feel you wrapped around me and bury myself in your warmth. I've never felt anything like this before. Being with you is like a little piece of heaven on earth."

"I know Chris. I know. You are the only one who has ever made me feel this way. Please make love to me again. You make me want to share everything with you. I never knew it could be this wonderful."

Rita could say nothing more as their bodies joined together. Her emotions to raw to allow her to speak. Tears of joy moistened her eyes as Chris leaned back to look deep into her soul. "I love you Rita with all my heart and I'll never let you doubt it for the rest of our lives." Wonder filled her eyes as he started to move slowly inside her. She smiled loving the feel of him as each stroke sent another shiver of pure pleasure through her system. She arched her hips to meet his every thrust, matching his wonderfully hypnotic rhythm. Never taking her eyes off of his she watched as the cataclysm of emotions raced across his face. His passion filled eyes burned her with their intensity as they strove for the ultimate fulfillment between a man and woman.

"I love you too, Chris. And forever you'll have my heart. I love you with everything I am." she moaned in delight as their bodies took on a feverish rhythm, too caught up in their lovemaking to say anything else, she let her body convey her heartfelt emotions. Each movement brought them closer to somewhere they had never been before. She heard Chris gasp and call her name over and over again as her own body began to quiver. The pleasure so intense she felt herself edging toward oblivion.

They soared to completion together as their bodies strived to fulfill every yearning they had ever had for each other. It was like a time for being, like the surf on the sand or the wind in the trees for they belonged together. The joy they found in each others arms was more than they had ever dreamed.

Their breathing slowly returned to normal as their bodies calmed down. They lay together refusing to let go of each other. Arms and legs entwined. Heart to Heart. Soul to Soul.

"I love you Rita, with everything I am."

"I love you Chris, always and forever."

They kissed tenderly and held each other tightly as they drifted off to sleep. They were finally together. Body, mind, heart and soul, they knew this was meant to be. "For it was their destiny and they were lost to it."

The End

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This is my first shot at Fan-Fiction. So be kind. All coments are greatly appreciated. E-Mail me at chenoweth@wesnet.com