They lounged for a bit, then Dom suggested a shower. Of course he suggested they go together. By the time they were washed up and standing in towels it was late afternoon. Andie put her jeans back on but Dom offered her one of his T-shirts. She took it even though it was huge on her.

" Thanks!" She smiled.

Dom looked her over," It looks better on you." He liked making her blush.

"You're something else." She shook her head.

"You want to go home?"

"I guess." She shrugged. " I've more than enjoyed this Dom. I think I don't even have to say it..."

"I have too." He leaned against the doorway as they chatted in the hallway." Um, so about all this..." He took a sec, "I don't want this to be a one time thing...uh. What are your thoughts on it?"

"Um, I have to be honest, I really don't either. So what does this mean?"

"I like you Andrea. Maybe we could try the dating thing?"

"I've liked you since I was a kid. I'd love to give this a go. I have to ask you though. Can you handle the fact that I work long hours? Weird shifts? That kind of stuff?"

Dom scratched his chin as he was thinking." Yeah, I think I can. I'm willing to give it a try anyway."

"That's often the reason my relationships failed. Bunch of needy guys that wanted me there constantly. I do get days off of course. Usually three in a row. But I'm not the typical girly home maker. I work long and hard."

Dom shrugged, " Okay, so we stay in bed those days. Only come out for food, it'll be great!" He teased.

"You're funny!" She chuckled.

"Sure a real comedian."he roared with laughter.

"God you're hot. Still so hot." She shook her head in disbelief. " You make my insides quiver just talking to me."

"I really affect you that way huh?" He really was curious about it!

"Always have." She nodded.

"Wow. This is weird, in a good way though." He scratched his stomach."I should probably get you home huh? Guess I can't keep you hostage any further..."

"Well, you can come to my place and I could make us dinner. We could destroy my bed too, we sure killed yours!" Her laughter was music to Dom's ears.

"Hmmm I like the sound of that..."

"All right. I'll think about what I can make us as you drive."

"All right. Let's go." He grabbed his keys.

Andie and Dom went out to the car. Dom smushed her against the car for a second or two as he kissed her. They heard a car pull up with a lovely rumble to the exhaust and bass pumping from inside. They got cat called by a familiar voice.

"Whoa-oa-oa!" Tej said. "What is happening right now?"

Dom grinned and pulled away."Tej!"

"Dom? Who you got there?" Tej was more than curious.

Dom stepped back, his arm snaking around Andie's waist, and Tej gasped when he saw her.

" Holy shit! Little Andie Foster that you?" He gave her the old once over as he saw the grown certain of the teenager he knew long ago.

She beamed." Hi Tej! Been a long time!"

Tej went right up to her giving her a tight hug. Pulling back to look at her. " What are you doing here? Besides having your tonsils sucked out of your throat that is. " he raised an eyebrow at both of them.

"We kinda ran into each other last night..."Andie said.

"Looks like you more than ran into each other!" Tej laughed.

"Tej!" Dom rolled his eyes.

"So, you two hooking up?" He eyed them both up.

" We're trying to figure out what we're doing." Dom said.

"Well you two look good on each other." Tej grinned.

" What's going on?" Dom asked.

"Was just cruising in the neighbor hood, thought I'd drop by. Had no idea what I'd be walking in on, clearly..."

" I'm about to drive her home."

"Looks like you all ready did..." Tej was having too much fun with this ."Andie, you should come to Sunday dinner."

"Uh..."She looked to Dom.

He nodded,"Mia would love to see you. If you can, that would be cool."

"Yesss! Let's surprise Mia!" Tej agreed.

"Ok! Sure! I'd love to see her!" Andie answered.

"All right, I'm done ripping on you. You guys take it easy!" Tej said.

"Great to see you Tej!" Andie hugged him again.

"You too beautiful! See you tomorrow at dinner! Later Dom."

"Later!"

Tej jumped into his car and sped off. Dom and Andie got into his Charger and she gave him directions to get to her house. They drive off like a bat out of Hell. The grin on Andies face made Dom smile. When they arrived she gave him a quick tour. It was a small two story deal. Perfect for her though.

"This is real nice!" Dom approved.

"Thanks! Now, let me see what I have that I can make us for dinner. I kind of want a fucking steak after all the calories we've burned..." She laughed.

"Seriously."

"Hey I just happen to have two good sized T- bones. Hmmm, mashed potatoes ok?"

"Sure! I'll eat whatever you put in front of me..." He winked.

"I'll say..." She ran a hand through her hair as she remembered the morning."Good God..." She grabbed the steaks to season them.

"Can I help?" Dom asked.

" Sure! Do you mind setting the table?"

"Not at all. Just show me what cupboards to find stuff.

She gave him direction and he followed explicitly. Andie cooked their dinner and they are it at her kitchen table. There was no formal dining room in her house, just an eat in kitchen.

"So you like steak after sex?" Dom teased.

"After that much sex apparently..." She stabbed another piece of meat and smirked.

"You keep getting hotter and hotter." His voice rumbled.

" Fuck, Dom..."

"You all ready did...well,I might add." He drank from his beer that she offered.

"I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around this."

"What's to get? We're old friends, we both have had similar circumstances. We understand each other. We get what it's like."he shrugged his huge shoulders.

"That's fair. But you're not the one that had a crush for ages."

"Maybe I should've."

"No. You and Lety were right together."

"Yeah." He nodded."things are different now though. My priorities are different now."

"Sure! You've grown."

"True. So, that being said. What are your priorities?" He ate another piece of steak. He watched her.

She sat back in her chair, pondering a minute. "I've just been concentrating on getting through one day at a time. I hadn't thought much about it as my house is paid for and my car is paid for. I love my job, helping people means a lot to me. I guess the next thing is moving on from my past. So, I guess that's where I am."

"So, if I were to suggest we try a relationship, what would you say?"

"I think I would like that a lot. If I'm going to move on, I think you are the perfect person for me to do that with." She finished her beer, setting it down she met his eyes.

"OK then."Dom's eyes had a glint to them that Andie noticed. It looked like hope to her.

"OK then."

With dinner finished they cleaned everything up together, dishes and all. Then they settled on her couch just catching up some more. Dom shared lots of stories with her. She share with him about a lot of crazy calls she had been on. Before they knew it it was getting to be around midnight.

Awkwardly, Andie cleared her throat as she tried to find words , "Um, so, you staying the night?"

Dom's huge arm was around her shoulder as they sat on the couch. "Would you like me to?"

" I would love that. " She spoke softly.

"All right." He dipped his head down to her , looking into her eyes.

She tilted her head slightly and locked her lips to his. He pulled her up into his lap so that she sat side saddle on him. His arm wrapped around her. His other hand held her face as if it were a fragile piece of glass.