After Brian and Mia left, Dom was left to himself again. He still hated that empty feeling. All day his mind went to Andie. He kept himself busy. When he'd had enough remodeling he showered and grabbed a beer. Sitting down on his couch, he turned the TV on and channel flipped for what felt like forever. The beer though relaxed him and before he knew it he dozed off. Head tilted back, and snoring lightly, Dom rested peacefully. Though the peace was broken around quarter after midnight by his phone buzzing on the side table. Groggy, and bleary eyed he looked at the caller I.D. His face wrinkled into a smile.

" Hey Beautiful. How you doing? " his voice was huskier than usual thanks to his snoring.

" I'm beat. I'm about to head home. Did I wake you? "

" Kinda. " he scratched his head.

"I'll let you go then! Go get some sleep!"

" Nah, don't go just yet! I'm glad you called. "

" Yeah? "

"Damn right woman. How was work?"

"Not too much action thank goodness. After our uh, work out, I'm sore in places I didn't know could hurt!" She laughed.

Andie's laughter brought a smile to Dom's face all over again. His deep chuckle made Andie smile as she drove,using her hands-free device in her car. "I would say I'm sorry, but I'm not..."

" Likewise! I'm honestly still kind of shocked about all this. My damn partner was picking on me today because apparently I had this dorky grin on my face most of the day. "

"Really! Funny, Brian came over this afternoon. We ran to the shop for some tools and he was picking on me about that too. I spilled to him about our plan to surprise Mia. He's completely on board. And really looking forward to meeting the girl that left a giant hickey on my shoulder!"

" I'd say I'm sorry, but I'm not...well I mean a little maybe. No, no, I take that back, not at all. The things you were doing to make me do that, you earned it. "

"Hmmm..." He suddenly felt things stir in his sweats.

" Hey. I just got home. Can I call you back in a few? I am in desperate need of a shower. "

That made him groan a little. He'd give anything to go there and lather her up good, though his body was spent from working on the remodeling. There was one part of him that was full of energy!

"Yeah I'll be here."

"Thanks! I'll be quick."

" Ok. Bye. "

"Bye." Andie hung up and locked up behind herself. Then she hurried to her bathroom to start the shower. Dom had left the shirt she had borrowed from him there. She thought that would be a good shirt to sleep in. Then she took out a pair of black lace boy shorts. She took the quickest shower she could . Twisting her hair up into a bun on top of her head. The last move was to crawl into bed with her phone. A Himalayan salt lamp and candle warmer sat on her bedside table glowing dimly lending a relaxing vibe to the room. She took a breath and dialed Dom back.

" Hey." Dom answered.

"Hey. How are you?"

"I'm good now."

"Hey do you want me to bring anything to dinner?"

"Hmmm. You have anything that's your specialty?"

"I make a mean batch of brownies. Would that work?"

"Yeah! That'd be great!"

"Cool." She stifled a yawn but Dom still heard it.

"You should get some sleep. You've gotta be exhausted."

Andie sighed," I am. I just wanted to hear your voice."

"That's nice. I'm glad you called. Now go to bed." He teased.

"Technically I AM in bed."

"Oh you are?"

"Yup. I'm wearing your shirt like a night gown. It smells nice. Like you."

"Fuck. That's really nice."

"This is really comfy. You're not getting it back..."

"Ha! I told you it looks better on you anyway! Though it looks best crumpled up on the floor..."

"God..." She sucked in a breath trying to slow her heart, but he sure did give her palpitations.

"This conversation is going down hill fast..." Dom chuckled.

"Definitely!" Her laugh made Dom smile." I just can't help it though. It's weird seeing this side of you, but I really like it."

"I really like this too. Dom, I'm really glad you were at the bar the other night."

"I am too."

Andie yawned again.

That was the last straw for Dom." All right, you need to get some sleep."

"Ok. You're right. I can barely keep my eyes open."

"Good night Andrea."

"Good night Dom."

They hung up and both turned in for the night. There was an emptiness in both their beds as both would have preferred being next to each other. It was such a weird feeling to want to be near somebody again. Both of them slept like the dead. Nothing could have woken either of them.

Andie was off the next few nights. When she got up in the morning the sun was streaming in her windows. If it had been a Disney movie there would have been little forest creatures frolicking all over her yard. Her mood was bright and as sunny as the day. After a shower and coffee she set right to making her brownies. Her little home smelled like chocolatey heaven as the brownies baked.

Dom woke and started his day similarly. A shower to wake himself up. Then a protein shake and banana for breakfast to sustain himself. As for the rest of his morning, he deep cleaned the kitchen and dining room for Sunday dinner. Every week it was the same procedure, but this week he had the opportunity to surprise his little sister and that was completely priceless.

Satisfied with the clean up job, Dom checked on the huge roast in the oven. Then he went to the living room and took a break with a beer. His mind wandered to Andie. Taking out his phone he sent off a quick message

Andie decided to just call him rather than to text.

"Hey." Dom's rumbling voice answered.

"Hey."

"What's going on?"

"So what time should I come over?"

"Any time you want."

" Ok. How about I come over now?"

"Yeah, I'd like that."

Andie grinned."All right. I'll be over soon."

"Later."

"Bye." She grabbed her pan of brownies and ran out the door, barely able to contain her excitement at seeing Dom again so soon.

When she arrived she rang the door bell with her elbow. Dom got up from the couch to answer it. When he saw Andies face light up at seeing him he smiled right back.
His eyes did the up and down. Andie looked divine in ripped jeans and a white tank top under a flannel with rolled up sleeves.

"Hey! Come in!" Dom stepped aside so she could walk past him.

" Thanks! Hey, so where should I put these? " the tray of brownies smelled delicious.

"Uh, how about the kitchen?"

" Sure! "

Dom led her to the kitchen where they set the pan down on the counter. Andie turned around and caught Dom's eyes.

"You look good." He said.

Blushing,Andie smiled, "Thanks."

" Come here. I missed ya. " he said softly.

Dom stepped toward her and rested his hands on her hips. His eyes got heavy lidded. Andie's hands reached up and landed on Dom's pecs.

"I missed you too." She bit her lower lip.

The lip move turned Dom on. He didn't hesitate on kissing her. Dom's lips crashed against hers as he yanked her in tight. Andie's breath stopped for a second. She held on to him for dear life and before she knew it she was being lifted onto the counter. Dom settled into her spread legs so he could be closer to her. They made out like teenagers. Sadly though, they were interrupted as Mia and Brian walked in carrying their contributions to dinner. Brian stopped dead in his tracks. A huge grin plastered to his face. He just couldn't help it. Catching his best friend a second time just made his day. Mia however shrieked.

"Dom??? What the Hell? Who the Hell?" She couldn't even finish her thoughts.

Brian was laughing.

Dom cringed and saw Andie's wide eyes. He grinned and turned to his sister and Brian." Uh, surprise? Um, look who I ran into..."

"Who? Holy shit! Andie? Ewww! You're making out with my brother???" Mia cringed.

Dom helped her down from the counter. Andie's face was bright red, heat poured off it.

"Um hey Mia! Long time no see!" She stammered.

"Uh, wow! I was Not expecting that when we walked in!" Mia grinned." Umm so you guys are seeing each other???"

"Yeah. It just kinda happened. Andie was at the bar the other night and I saw her being harassed by some scuzz."

" I recognized him right away." Andie added looking up to him.

"So we went off to catch up and..."

"Looks like you're more than catching up!" Brian grinned.

"Wow!" Mia nodded."This is pretty crazy! Andie it's been a long time!"

"Yeah it has! So this must be Brian!  Doms been telling me about you!" Andie said.

"It is! Brian, this is Andie Foster. She grew up a few houses down! We grew up together ."

"Mia was one of my best friends." Andie said.

"It's great to meet the woman that left a huge hickey on Dom! Nice work!" Brian grinned." I approve!"

"It's nice to meet you!" Andie shook his hand and then went and hugged Mia." It's so good to see you!"

"You too!" Mia hugged her old friend good and hard. Albeit, a bit shocked at the circumstances.