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“We can go back to my place,” Rafe said.
“We have to pick up Halo and Miranda needs to get her bags, so we have to stop over but doubt we’ll stay. I’ll see if Chrissy can drive us over and then drop us at my place.”
“I’m sure she will.” Rafe nodded
“If she can’t I’ll take you,” Ryan said.
“Thanks, appreciate it. I guess we need to get our women.”
“Your women, I don’t have a woman in there and neither does Murph,” Ryan said with a grin.
“That’s your fault,” Rafe replied.
“What?”
“You’re sitting on your ass instead of asking Chrissy out. We can see how you look at her. You’re not fooling anyone.”
“You’re so full of shit. You better go get your woman before you can’t walk. I don’t think Meghan would appreciate it much.”
“What won’t I appreciate?”
“Go ahead and explain it, Ryan.” They laughed as the color drained from Ryan’s face. He was definitely the most sensitive of the team. It made up for Murph’s usual assholeness.
“It’s nothing. We’re just joking around.”
Meghan raised an eyebrow, but she left it alone. “So, we’ve been deemed free to go. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m ready to leave this shit storm and go home. I could use a nap.”
“A nap, huh?” Chrissy said with a giggle. “I just bet you can.”
“Is nap code for a bit of bam-bam in the ham,” Murph asked. Cam snorted when Rafe punched him. The rest of them tried to ignore him.
“Hey, Chrissy, can you give us a ride to Meghan’s? We need to get Halo and I need to get my bags then drop us all off at Cam’s? I know it’s a lot of extra driving…” Cam wondered how much of their conversation the women had overheard, or if Miranda just had the same idea. Either way, he was ready to see the last of his team for a few hours.
“No problem, Miranda. Let’s hit the road.
Chapter 8
By the timeChrissy dropped them off in front of Cam’s apartment building, Miranda was ready for a nap. It had been a rollercoaster of emotions since he’d walked through the door of Meghan and Rafe’s condo. The nightmare the night before hadn’t helped either.
When she’d dreamed about their first time it had been all candlelight, soft music, wine and making love all night long. The reality was she was exhausted and could barely stand up, there was no way she’d survive a night of lovemaking. Not exactly the best girlfriend material. They’d decided to wait until she was healed so she wouldn’t have to worry about being careful or reinjuring herself. Now that they were together and she was healthy, she was dead on her feet.
“You okay, Sunshine?” Cam asked as they took the elevator up to the third floor. She wanted to kiss him for not taking the stairs. “This isn’t quite what I planned for our first day.”
“Me either. But at least it hasn’t been boring.”
“Very true.” Halo woofed to add his two cents.
“You’re a good boy,” Miranda said as she patted his head. He’d been the first one to get to her in the cave and stayed by her side until help came. She’d always think of him as her doggy knight in shining armor.
“Here we are. Just down the hall and to the left. Number 3D.” Cam carried both of their bags. All she did was follow along behind him. Halo stayed between them like he wasn’t sure who needed him most. “Before you go in, it’s not like Meghan and Rafe’s place. It’s a lot smaller.”
“Size doesn’t matter.”
“Oh baby, you’re going to change your tune later.” Miranda realized what she’d said and turned scarlet. She walked right into that one.
“I don’t care if your apartment is huge or not. Does it have a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen?”
“Of course.”
