Chapter 7

At about ten o’clock that night, Jana still wasn’t home. Michelle was reading a book at her favorite spot, the window seat, when there was a knock at the door. She got up toa nswer it and was surprised to see what was in front of her. ‘Oh my god’she thought. There standing in the doorway of the apartment was Lance with about three dozen yellow, red and white roses.

“These are for you. The white stand for innocence. The red for love. And....the yellow ones for forgiveness.” Lance said all of this while looking straight into her eyes.

“Thank you..” Michelle started trying not to cry.

“I wanted to apologize for this afternoon. I really didn’t think it was a mistake. Actually I had been hoping it would happen sooner or later. Thats why I brought yellow roses. I am asking for your forgiveness for saying it was a mistake and for what happened when you came to visit me all those years ago. I brought white ones because you are just as innocent and perfect as I remember. And I brought red ones.......red ones because I love you, I never stopped loving you.” Lance said never breaking eye contact.

“I.....I....I love you too.” Michelle whispered. Before either could say another word, they were in each others arms.

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Lucky enough for Lance and Michelle, Jana ended up staying up all night working in the office with JC. They had spent hours working on the case, and still couldn’t find anything. But they both knew something was there.“I can’t believe its 7 am already, and we are STILL no where close!” Jana said exasperated.

“Well there’s still this one person I want to talk to. Some guy by the name Mike. He was a friend. But I think he was more then just a friend and confidant to the wife, if you get my drift.” he winked at Jana as he said the last part.

‘Oh no he just winked at me, I am going to die.’she thought. “But first, can we stop by my place, so I can change, and maybe get some decent coffee.”Jana said. JC had run home a little before to shower and change.

“Fine, but wait whats wrong with my coffee!” JC responded slightly hurt.

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“This is it.” Jana said as she opened the door to the apartment.

“Hey, doesn’t Joey live next door?” He asked.

“Yep sure does. Here let me take your coat.” she said as she put her own coat in the coset. “Let me put the coffee on. Maybe you should watch, you might learn a thing or two.” Jana teased. The two walked towards the kitchen. Where they found a familiar face already brewing coffee.

“Well hello Lance.” Jana asked both happy and surprised to see him.’way to go Michelle’ she thought.

“Have a nice night, buddy?” JC asked trying to hold in his laugh.

“Well since you already started making coffee, and it probably is better then the stuff JC claims is coffee, I’ll go get ready. Give me ten minutes.” Jana teased as she walked towards her room.

“So Lance do you and I need to talk?” JC continued to tease Lance as they waited for the coffee to be ready.

“JC man, it really isn’t what you think. We didn’t you know...” Lance trailed off slightly blushing.

“Ok if it isn’t what I think it is, why don’t you inform me of what exactly what it was” JCsaid as he leaned against the counter.

“Well, I came over and we talked and then we kind of made a long awaited make up, and then we spent several hours talking and catching up. And we fell asleep on the couch. I woke up about a half an hour ago and carried her to her bed. And I decided to make some coffee. Happy?” Lance told JC exactly what happened.

“Well at least you two are finally back together. It took you long enough.” JC said with a smirk.

“Look who’s talking? What about you and Jana? When are the two of you getting back together?” Lance asked, it was his turn to tease.

“Well, I am working on it.” JC answered. ‘I am working on it.’

“Ok I am ready. Is the coffee ready?” Jana asked as she came into the kitchen.

“Here ya go.” Lance said as he handed her a cup

.“Now this is coffee. JC, I suggest you have Lance teach you how to make it.” Jana said with a sly smile on her face.

“I think its time we go.” JC responded.

“What can’t handle being teased.” Lance laughed at his friend.

“Goodbye Lance. And I suggest that you stay out of trouble.” JC said as he and Jana left the apartment.

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It was about 8 o’clock and Lance decided it was time to wake Michelle up. But he wanted to wake her up in a special way. So he made her breakfast in bed. He entered her bedroom with a smile on his face. He sat the tray down on the nightstand beside her bed, and took a moment to just take in all of her features. ‘she looks like an angel’he thought, as he placed a piece of her dark hair behind her ear. He gave her a small peck on her lips and whispered good morning. A small smile came onto her face and she slowly opened her eyes.“Morning sleepy head. Time to wake up.” He said as he sat on the side of her bead.

“What time is it?” Michelle asked as she finally was full awake.

“Its about 8:30. Here I made you breakfast. Eat and then get ready, while I run down to my apartment. I will pick you up in 45 minutes.” He told her as he kissed her on the forehead and started for the door.

“I’ll be ready.” Michelle answered, not being able to stop the smile from escaping her lips.