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[irene_hicks]

Oh boy, so much has happened in the past few weeks, I hardly know where to start. Let's see, Isabella and Penn came back from their work trip, but right after that Ingrid didn't come home one night. I was so worried about her, I think I scared everyone else when I told them she was gone. Isabella made some phone calls and we all started looking for

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[aidan_hanley]

*sets her bags in the truck, opens the door for her, walks around to the other side and starts the car*

Malibu here we come. You sure Nick is going to be alright with this?

[irene_hicks]

*puts her seat belt on and smiles at him*

Yes, Eric and Ingrid are keeping him distracted for me this weekend. So um, he shouldn't be showing up or following us there.

[aidan_hanley]

*laughs*

It's funny how protective your younger brother is, but I admire his tenacity. I also need to remember to send Ingrid and Eric thank you cards.

[irene_hicks]

He's being really bad about this, isn't he? I'm sorry, he's not usually this protective.

*grins*

You checked your truck for tracking devices, didn't you?

[aidan_hanley]

Well, yeah, because normally I would just assume, but you're different. I like that you're different and what we have, it's special. Not that I think having sex will make it less special, but you were worth the wait, Irene. I had no problem with waiting until you were ready.

*clears his throat, tries to figure out how to ask the next question*

Ok, I don't know how else to say this, but it's real important that I know because like I said, I'd never hurt you. Ever.

Are you still a virgin?

[irene_hicks]

*looks out the window to hide her mortification*

I, um yes. Does um, does that change things?

[aidan_hanley]

Well, yeah, it changes things a little. Not in a bad way, but I needed to know so that I can make sure it's good for you, Irene.

*smiles at her*

I think we're both a little mortified by the topic, but honestly it will be good, I promise you that.

[irene_hicks]

I trust you, Aidan.

*looks over at him and smiles*

This is really embarrassing to be talking about, but um, I guess if we can't talk about it then we shouldn't be doing it. Or something like that, I think.

But I um, I'm more comfortable around you than I have been with anyone else before.

[aidan_hanley]

*looks at the menu*

I love seafood. They have a shrimp cocktail for appetizer. You want the catch of the day, lobster, crab legs? Name it and I'll order it.

[irene_hicks]

Shrimp cocktail sounds good, but only if you'll share it with me.

*eyes light up*

Ooh, and lobster, please.

[aidan_hanley]

You have excellent taste.

*picks up the phone and places their order*

It should be her in about an hour. That should give us time to get everything put away.

[irene_hicks]

*smiles*

Okay, but let's go look at the patio first. Then we can unpack.

*takes his hand and leads him outside*