Alex took a few deep breaths to calm herself and then walked back into the kitchen. Cassidy had her face in her hands; her long blonde hair falling over them and resting on the table. Alex fought to breathe. She pinched the bridge of her nose hard. The agent’s emotions felt foreign to her. She didn’t understand how this woman could be affecting her so deeply and in such a short time. It wasn’t just an attraction, although as Alex approached the kitchen she could not deny that she found Cassidy alluring. It was more than that, not just the job; she felt an overwhelming need to protect the woman. “Hey,” Alex said very softly, setting down the laptop and putting her hand on Cassidy’s shoulder. Cassidy lifted her gaze and Alex immediately saw that she had been crying. Her heart sank. She gave the woman a gentle smile. “Listen, let’s take that drive…okay? Get away from here for a while, what do you say?’ “Alex, you don’t have to babysit me…I…” “Actually, I do,” the agent said and saw Cassidy look down. “But I really wouldn’t mind a drive….or the company.” Cassidy looked back at her. “That’s nice of you to say.” Alex looked into Cassidy’s green eyes, eyes that had turned slightly red from tears. “No…it’s not,” she was overcome by the need to comfort the woman before her and touched her cheek. “It’s just true.” Cassidy looked at her. ‘Oh my God,’ she thought to herself as she found herself wishing Alex would kiss her and somehow make all the fear disappear. She caught her breath, “I’d like that.” Alex pulled back trying to regain control of her own emotions. “It’s settled…you pick the place and I’ll drive.” Cassidy shook her head. “Actually…I can’t even think right now, Alex.” “Well, then…I’ll pick the place and I’ll drive.” She laughed. “Why don’t you go ahead and get yourself…” “Together?” Cassidy chuckled. “Your words, not mine,” Alex winked. “I’m going to put this all away…and I’ll figure something out…okay?” Cassidy pondered the agent’s offer silently for a moment watching her put her files neatly in her briefcase. “Alex?” The agent looked up. “I’m glad you are here.” Alex smiled as Cassidy left the room. “I hope you remember you said that,” Alex said quietly to herself. “I will,” Cassidy called back. Alex looked up in shock. “She really does have ears like a bat.” “Yes, I do.” Alex snickered. She was going to find something to take Cassidy’s mind off things, something. amazon/Intersection-Nancy-Ann-Healy/dp/0615934188/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1391437142&sr=1-1&keywords=intersection
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