"You wanna come in?" Brooke asked, fingering his jacket.
"Do you want me to come in?"
"Uh huh."
"Then, of course I want to come in." He kissed her.
Brooke turned and slipped the key in the lock and turned it. "Hi Heather," she whispered, entering the apartment. JC followed.
"Hey Brooke. JC. Jonah's asleep." Heather got up from the couch and turned off the TV. She grabbed her coat and headed for the door.
"Thanks, Heather," Brooke said, handing her fifteen dollars.
"You don't need to pay me."
"Yes I do."
"Friends do these things for each other."
"Friends let friends pay each other."
"Fine." Heather accepted the bills and opened the door. "I'll see you at home, J."
He nodded and the door closed.
"So…"
"So…I better got check on Jonah. Make yourself comfortable." She gave him a quick kiss and disappeared around the corner.
JC took off his jacket and tossed it on the chair. He sat on the couch, took off his shoes, and untucked his shirt. He leaned back, and closed his eyes. He felt his body relaxing. It had felt so good to get all of that out. And now, with Brooke back in his life, it might get better. He sighed happily and heard a giggle behind him. JC opened his eyes and turned to see Brooke standing there in her pajamas. They were soft blue with clouds scattered all over them.
"Nice p.j.s," he grinned.
"Don't laugh; these are very comfortable." Brooke walked up to the couch and put a hand on his head. He grabbed her and pulled her onto the couch. She sighed and leaned against him.
"I had a good time tonight," she told him, lowering her head to his lap.
"Me too."
"Really?"
"Of course. Why would I lie?" he asked, defense creeping into his voice.
Brooke sat up and touched a finger to his lips. "Sh. Calm down. I just wanted to know. I haven't been on a date in a long time."
"You haven't?" JC almost laughed, a sad smile possessing his face. "I think I hold that record."
As JC started to tell her all the things he hadn't told anyone, Brooke took his face into her hands and kissed him softly. "I missed you."
"I missed you too." She laid down in his lap and he started to talk again.
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