Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:55:14 -0700 (PDT) From: Ann Reilly Subject: Laws of Love- Part 1 Man it was another long day, as a new be you always had to do all the shit. But now matter this is my dream job, so just bite your tongue and do as you are told! Man I still can't believe I'm a cop, well sort of not yet. Mom is still pissed at me for becoming one, but at least I have Sam and Jane, two out of five isn't bad. He and I've got weekend now that's what I want to hear. Oh shit that's Donn, god help me! Oh he already has someone, I'm safe! Poor woman! How in gods name that ass ever became a cop I will never know. He is down right creepy! Wait I know her, it's Alex! Shit! Should I do something, I mean we have been friendly, even a bit of flirting taking place, across the room. She is hot, but what to do? Lets first find out what's up. 'So baby you are coming with me then, I promise I won't disappoint! Junior and me are revving to get you all hot and bothered.' Donn leered at Alex. 'Look I've told you time and again. I'm not interested!' 'Woman always say no when they mean yes, just stop playing games and let me fuck you already.' Donn nearly snarled at her. 'Shit are you stupid or something, I've told you I'm gay! Like into woman!'Alex tried to not shout. 'That's just because you haven't had a real banging sweetie! Stop being such a bitch and lets go!' Donn now grabbed Alex and tried to pull her with him The woman watching moved without thinking, and before she knew what was happening she was at Alex's side. 'Babe sorry I'm late! You ready to go?' She leaned in and kissed Alex hard and long. 'Donn get your hands of her! She's taken!' Alex was too stunned to say anything or move. 'By whom? You Jooste? Don't make me laugh!' Donn said but let Alex go none the less he wasn't stupid. 'Why yes by me and now we have somewhere to be. Hope you have a great one Donn! Now we have to go hon.' Jooste led Alex away and out to the parking lot. Alex was still dazed, she had had many run ins with Donn before, but this time was different. She was scarred of the guy. But then here comes Jay Jooste and saves the day. 'Are you ok Alex? You look a bit sick.' Jay asked trying her best to comfort without invading personal space. 'Yes!... Thank you Jay? It's Jay right?' She smiled weakly. 'Yea, Jay it is. Look you really ok?' 'I'm fine the creep just got me at a bad time, I wasn't prepared for him. I owe you big time, he is becoming to the point where I am beginning to feel threatened. You are a life saver.' Alex was now smiling at Jay and Jay all but melted when she looked into her green eyes. 'Well take me to a movie and dinner tonight and we are even! What do you say, I'm of?' Jay all but blurted without a thought. Alex was again stunned, she was gay and everyone knew that but Jay? They had flirted a bit, but always in fun, or was it serious. Well if it was serious she wasn't going to complain, Jay was not hard on the eyes, maybe a bit on the short side. 'I think I can manage that, uhm... should I pick you up or do we meet at the movies?' 'Why don't you pick me up, I don't have a car and the bike is really not nice late at night.' Jay answered and went on to give her address and number. 'Hehehe, do you really live there?' Alex laughed 'Yes, for about three years now. Why do you ask?' 'Oh nothing, really nothing. Do you need a ride home?' 'No my bike is over there.' Jay pointed to a modified mountain bike. 'You mean you are on a bike bike?' 'Yes, it even has pedals. Hey don't sound so surprised. I love biking, and that there is my baby!' Jay kidded. Alex noticed the twinkle in the steel blue eyes, she was stunned at her reaction towards those eyes. She had turned to putty. Maybe there is really something there. 'I'm not putting you down, I'm just surprised.' 'Why it's a great way to navigate in the city. I'm faster than you probably.' 'Mhhh, that is a good point, but I tell you what we'll test it sometime. But now I need to get home and take a shower so I will be on time.' Alex smiled at Jay and then they said their goodbyes. Alex drove of leaving Jay staring after her. God I asked her to take me to the movies and dinner? I am an utter idiot! She was just man handled by Donn and I go and do the same! Way to go Jay! Shit I have to fix this... and I know just how to do that. I t will knock her socks of. But I have to move to get it done on time, a challenge I love. This is going to be a lot of fun. How funny that this should happen. I mean I've lived here for nearly five years, and I never noticed her? But that can happen I guess. But what fun, we are nearly neighbours. And god she is cute and seems really nice. Now if I hurry I'll even be on time. As the doorbell rang Jay was just finishing the final preparations for her 'I'm sorry dinner.' she was very pleased, maybe she could get a real date with Alex this way, but probably not. Nobody liked her that way. She shook the thought and went to the door. 'Hi there you ready to go?' 'No. Look I owe you an apology. What I did before at the station was really, well it was just not right. So I was hopping you would let me make it up to you.' 'What are you talking about Jay?' Alex looked confused, Jay had been nothing but nice at the station. 'I practically forced myself on you, just like Donn.' 'Now wait a second! You did nothing of the sort! You helped me out, and I'm really great full you did!' Alex could not believe this, could Jay really believe she was the same as Donn? 'No I should not have forced myself...' 'Stop right there! You didn't force me to do anything I didn't want! Do you get that?' 'I... I guess, I still just feel bad.' 'Jay don't, you were nothing but nice! Now lets go or we will really be late!' 'Uhm... look I know you said I did nothing wrong... but I... well I wanted to apologize by cooking you dinner, you know home made... and it is already done...and I thought that maybe...'Jay stammered, this was not going the way she had thought it would go and in the end just let it go. Alex looked at her she could see that Jay was flustered and very embarrassed, she was blushing from head to toe. No one had ever cooked Alex anything and she found it really thoughtful and sweet. 'You really didn't have to that, but thank you. Maybe we could catch the late show?'Alex suggested. 'Really? I mean only if you want to.' Jay was beaming and Alex noticed that this must mean a lot to Jay. 'Sure, I mean you went to the trouble to cook and all. I mean that is a total pain in the ass!' 'Not really, I love to cook. It relaxes me. It's a family quirk I guess, shit where are my manners come in.'The both finally stepped into Jay's apartment. 'You are kidding about the cooking, right? Wow my god what smells so good?' Alex's senses were battered by aromas and smells mingling as one. 'You'll have to wait and see. Why don't you take a seat on the balcony and I'll be right back.'Jay left Alex with a grin on her face the size of Africa. Once Jay was gone Alex took her first real look around the apartment. What she saw blew her away. Jay had obviously gone to a hell of a lot of trouble. The apartment was freshly cleaned, there were fresh flowers, which if she was a judge weren't from a store, there were candles lit, and the balcony was set to perfection. There was even a menu on the table and a pitcher of water with a slice of lemon in it. Alex's legs went weak, she had to sit down, this was just... she was speechless. This had to have taken Jay the whole afternoon to do. 'Oh Alex I forgot to ask what you would like to drink, I've got everything. Red, white? Dry, sweet? Or I could make you a cocktail?'Alex was staring at her with something that looked to Jay like confusion. 'This is to much! Jay why would you...' 'I told you I like to cook, and then I like to go the whole nine yards, and I felt so guilty about earlier. Uhm, I guess it's my way of saying I'm sorry and I would like to get to know you.'Jay was shifting from one foot to the other again very unsure of herself. Alex picked it up, she seemed to be totally in tune with Jay. 'You know a simple 'do you want to get a drink' would have gotten you there a lot easier, but this? Jay thank you, this is incredible!' Alex took Jay's hand in hers on purpose, she had the feeling that Jay was really a very shy person and she didn't want to scare her away. 'Thank you. Uhm so what do you want to drink?' 'Actually I don't drink.' 'Not at all?'Jay was shocked, everyone she knew drank, and drank plenty. 'Not at all, but you know water will be fine!'Alex tried to smooth it over. 'Nope, that won't do! Lucky for you I always have some home made syrup around. Now let me check what I have in here.' Jay moved to a wine stand and then rattled of a list. 'Ok I've got; Elderflower, Mint, Lemon, Orange, Cherry, Lemon grass and Casis and last but not least Peach and Mint. So there anything you like?' 'Did you say home made?' 'Yea, it tastes better if you make it yourself. So what will it be?' 'Uhm, Mint with a splash of lemon juice?' 'Coming right up.' Alex was fascinated, Jay seemed to have a side that no one would believe of her. Alex knew from asking around a bit, that Jay didn't have many friends. None from the police force. She was a bit of a mystery. One full of surprises. She now looked around and found what had to be photo's of her family, some with her and some without. She was from a big family. 'My crazy ass family, not all of them as nice as they look.' Jay bitterly said when she saw Alex looking at them when she came back from the kitchen.'Yea, that was before, lets not spoil the mood. Here your drink and the appetizers. So lets sit down and enjoy.' 'Wow, what are al these?' 'We have, melon with prosciutto, tomato and mozzarella salad and shrimps in an olive oil and garlic sauce.' 'And you made this all? That is amazing!' Jay was beaming with happiness, and she could for the first time since Alex arrived take a good look at her. She looked stunning. She wore a nice pair of jeans and a shirt that hugged all the right curves, but what got her were the eyes. Being so much shorter than Alex this was the first time she really got to look at them. They were moss green, and like nothing Jay had ever seen before. And at the moment they were obviously happy. 'God Jay, you should have become a chef! That was amazing!' Alex noticed Jay blush and again found it just to sweet for words. 'Thanks, but there is still the main course! So I'll go and get that.' Before Jay could jump away Alex grabbed her hand, she noticed that Jay was nervous, had been since opening the door. 'Come on sit down. Lets talk some first, I'm way to stuffed to eat right away.' 'Uhm... sure.' 'Tell me about yourself Jay?' 'Oh there is really not that much to tell.' 'That I just don't believe.' 'Then what do you want to know?' 'Mhh, I've been wondering about your family, but you don't have to tell me if you don't want to.' Jay seemed to consider this for some time, then she made up her mind. She really wanted Alex as a friend, no she wanted her for more, but for now friend would do. So she would be honest. 'My name is Johanna Petronella Susanna Jooste, I grew up in South Africa. I have two brothers, Karl and Sam and a sister Jane. My parents names are Johan and Ruth. I was never what my parents expected in a child and when I told them one of two desires I got to really see their true colours.' Alex heard the bitterness there, but was again fascinated and wanted to know more. Jay seemed to be thinking of how to proceed, so Alex just sat and waited. 'You see I've wanted to become a op for as long as I can remember. When I old them that was what I was going to do, my mom nearly had a heat attack. My dad said nothing, he never does. So I fled here, where they have no say. My brothers are here as well and that helps some. Karl actually ignores me, but Sam he is my live saver! If not for him and Jane, I would not have any friends or people in my life.' Jay was looking at the floor, and seemed to be waiting for something. Alex realized it was for her to leave. She was taken aback, how could someone that seemed so funny and quirky be so lonely? 'If you are waiting for me to leave... dream on! I think you are incredible! I would also love to tell your parents they are real losers.' Jay looked up and directly at Alex, Alex was stunned by the sudden urge she had to kiss Jay, she was just perfect. 'I'll give you their number! Send them my best?'Jay laughed. 'Hehehe, now you said there were two things, but you only told them one? Again really none of my business, but I am curious.' 'Well I'm gay. Sam and Jane know but not Karl or my parents. I just don't have the guts to face them.' Alex was like fixed to her chair. Jay was really gay? Wow, this was something. 'Alex I think that was enough of me though, what about you?' 'Sure. Let me see... my name is Alexandra Conly. My parents are Angus and Reily Conly. I have one irritating brother Shane. I grew up in Ireland until I was about 15 then we moved here. My mom is still in Ireland, wealthy as sin. Loves me and Shane to death. My dad is a retired cop so me and Shane sort of followed him into the family business.' 'Your dads retired?' 'Yes, he got shot on the job, he has been in a wheelchair ever since.' 'I'm so sorry.' 'Don't be, he has never been happier, and Susan his wife is the sweetest person you could imagine. They are expecting a baby any day now.' Jay was silent for a while as was Alex, but it was comfortable. They were at ease in each others company. 'I think I like your family more than mine.' 'You have not met them then! Believe me they are way to involved.' 'But you would not have it any other way.' 'How is it that you seem to know me so well?' 'Alex... I guess I just feel connected. But now it's time for the main course.' Alex knew when someone was trying to hide something from her, and Jay was really trying. She would just have to wait it out then when the right time came, push. Alex also realized she wanted way more from Jay then just friendship. She had never fallen so fast for someone, but she realized with a start that she had for Jay. The quirky and beautiful Jay. 'Here we are, I hope you like?' 'Ok chef what is this, it smells heavenly!' 'Ok we have chicken breasts filled with Dried tomato and goats cheese glazed with honey and lemon grass. That is served on a rice and cashew bed with fresh grilled veggies.' Jay proudly explained. Alex tried some and for the next half hour didn't say a word, it was that good. Jay watched with fascination, she loved cooking for people and see their reaction to the food. When Alex had finished her blurred vision suddenly focussed back on Jay. 'This was just... I don't even know what that was! You are a find Jay, you truly are.' 'I'm glad I could be of service. I love cooking, it makes me feel worthwhile.' 'What do you mean?' Alex got the distinct feeling that this was important, but Jay seemed to avoid her eyes. Alex then gently turned her face towards her. 'Jay what do you mean?' 'You know!' 'No, I don't. Tell me.' 'I mean, it's the one thing I am really good at. I know I'm not beautiful and I know I'm not...' 'Jay who told you that?' 'Uhm...' 'Who ever it was they were utter liars! You are stunning!' 'You really don't have to say that, look I know I am fun and...' 'And brave and a skilled cook, bright, inventive and absolutely breath taking! Don't you believe otherwise!' Jay looked away again, she didn't know where to look. She had never heard those things said about her. She knew she was a fun person to hang out with but also that she wasn't beautiful, but Alex seemed to think she was. 'How can you say that about me? Look at you! You are so elegant, stylish confident and just about everyone who meets you thinks you are a stunner. How can someone like you look at me and say I am beautiful?' 'Do you want to know what I see when I look at you?' Jay nodded and looked at the floor. 'I see a fascinating woman. One that is very shy yet very social. One that is caring about people she doesn't even know. One that when she looks at me with those eyes... my heart melts!' '...' 'Jay may I kiss you?' Still speechless Jay only nodded. Alex got on her knees in front of Jay, she wanted Jay to look her in the eye when she kissed her. She took her chin into her hand and very gently brought it up to meet her. She then slowly leaned in and their lips met. It was magic! It was soft and inviting. Their tongues danced a sensual dance as though they had been doing this for an eternity. When Alex finally did pull away she rested her forehead against Jay's. Both were breathing heavily, and couldn't speak. 'You are just perfect Jay! I've never felt anything like that before. Hey Jay, don't cry! That was a compliment.' 'Thank you.' Jay whispered. 'It was at all a pleasure, now may I do that again?' Jay laughed at that, Alex had lightened the mood as she had meant to. She knew with Jay she would have to be very careful. She didn't want to hurt her, if she did she would never forgive herself. She joked around some more and made Jay laugh more, a sound she loved from the very first time she heard it. She wanted to be the reason for the sound. She was very surprised at how intense her feelings for Jay were, but then not really. 'SHIT! Dessert, I should have asked if you would like any.' Alex could not help but chuckle. 'Jay believe me what I got was much better. Relax will you?' Alex could see Jay relax again, but she was obviously thinking about something. She looked very cute when she was thinking, Alex mused. But Alex found her cute no matter what she did. 'Alex?' 'Yes?' 'Donn won't keep quiet about the incident today. Everyone will think we are together.' 'I guess so, does that bother you?' 'Well, I guess what I want to know is... are we?' 'Well Jay Jooste are you asking me to go steady with you?' Jay turned ten shades of red. She didn't know what to answer to that. Alex so wanted to kiss her right then but resisted the urge. 'I... uhm...I...' 'Hehehe, Jay calm down, I'm only teasing!' 'I'll kick your butt!' 'Oh that sounds kinky!' Again Jay blushed. 'No seriously, it doesn't bother me at all. I mean after tonight I was hoping we could maybe make it official. But only if it doesn't bother you!' 'I guess my plan worked after all.' 'Huh?' 'I was hopping, more wishing that if I could cook for you, then maybe we could have a real date some time. I never thought that it would really happen.' 'Well it is, I mean I see this as a date, I mean we already made out!' Alex winked at Jay. Jay became subdued. 'Oh oh what did I say?' 'I... Alex I want this, I really do...' 'But?' 'But I need this to go slow. I've only had one other relationship, and that ended badly. I'm just...' 'I understand and I would never push you to do anything. Never!' Jay then noticed that the had somehow moved inside and were sitting on the couch and it felt the most natural thing in the world for Jay just to cuddle into Alex, and she did. Alex wrapped her arms around her and they sat like that for the longest time. 'Mmhh, Alex tell me about you?' 'Sure what you want to know?' 'Everything and anything!' 'Oh, no pressure then.' Alex giggled 'but you really have to help a bit?' 'Ok let me see... I would love to know... who is your favourite... Muppet?'Jay struggled to keep a straight face. '...' Jay could hold it no more and just laughed until her sides hurt. She noticed that Alex was doing the same. It felt so good, to sit in the arms of someone you liked and laugh. 'You little tease! But it was good! Brilliant! Muppet, I have to remember that one.' 'Sorry it was just to good to pass up on. I only tease out of fun.' 'No that's good, because I love to tease, so be warned!' Jay nodded and relaxed back into Alex. Then she noticed the time. 'Shit, Alex look at the time! You are on duty tomorrow morning right?' 'Yes, and shit is right. Hell if I don't get to bed soon I'll fall asleep on the job tomorrow. I better go.' Alex said regretfully. 'No you don't! It's way to late, it will take ages to get home. You are spending the night!' 'But Jay...' 'No buts! I'll lend you a shirt and some boxershorts to sleep in. You take the bed I'll take the couch.' 'Nope I'm definitely taking the couch!' 'Don't be silly, you need sleep, no one can sleep on the couch!' 'Then neither will you. I won't let you!' 'Fine then! We'll both take the bed!' Jay said this, the thought it would work the bed was big enough. 'Ok, that sounds better.' Jay gave Alex her things and let her use the bathroom. When she was done she got directly in bed and fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. When Jay came out of the bathroom Alex was fast asleep but mumbling and talking very animatedly. She got in and was there only a few seconds when Alex snaked her arms around her waist and pulled her into her. So Jay fell asleep with Alex spooning her and talking a mile a minute. Jay had never felt safer or more content. Where the hell am I... right Jay's! Hell I'm still in bed? That is a first! Usually I get kicked out because I talk so much and can't lie still or I roll out myself. Oh shit I'm on top of Jay! Huh still asleep, shit she has to have the sleep of the dead! But she sure looks cute when she sleeps. She even set an alarm for me, she is something. There that's of, she really doesn't have to wake up early on her day of. I'm still early I'll just enjoy the view for a while and then get a going. Alex stared at Jay a while,wondering how one person could look so perfect, then got up to find a piece of paper to write a message for her. She found her way to the room which obviously was Jay's study. Books everywhere, so this was her hobby then. She moved to the desk and rummaged for some paper and a pen. She noticed about five books sitting on the desk, looking more closely she noticed the author. Kelly Fields, Alex thought good taste, she herself loved Fields books, but five? She only knew about four, must be a knew one then. She finally found what she was looking for and headed back to the bedroom. She wrote a note left in on the pillow beside Jay and was of. Half an hour later Alex walked into the lockers in the station. She was just getting dressed when a Sally a friend of hers walked in. She looked a bit curious, and Alex thought she knew exactly why. 'Hi Sally, what's up?' 'Hi there, and don't you think that I should be the one asking that question?' Sally replied with smile, Alex was sure very happy today. 'What do you mean?' Alex had her back to Sally and had to smile to herself. 'Oh don't bullshit a bulshitter! I mean, is it true about you and our little Jay Jooste?' Sally nearly shouted, she was never one that could handle Alex's teasing. 'Now that depends.' Still not willing to give in. 'Oh sometimes Alex Conly I could just strangle you!' 'Ok, ok but first tell me what the rumour mill is saying and I'll tell you if it's true.' Alex knew Sally's limit and they were there, plus she really was curious. 'Fair enough I guess. Well it is saying that you and Jay are an item, and have been for a while. It also states that the little Jay got one up an Donn the ass.' 'Anything else?' 'Well, yea. It also said that you reported Donn his morning. Now dish or I swear I will strangle you!' Sally giggled, not being able to stay mad at anyone for long. 'Jay and me are an item, but it's brand spanking new. Jay really did stick it to Donn and yes I reported him just before I came to change.' Alex replied, with some information but not enough to give a real picture, and she knew Sally would ask. 'You really reported him?' 'Yes, he went to far. He actually scarred me.' 'Well good for you. How new is this thing with you and Jay, I didn't even know she was gay?' 'Well lets put it this way, yesterday we weren't an item, today we are.' Alex smiled. 'What but she...' 'She saved me. See she saw Donn become more than insistent and she just took it upon herself to save me. She walked up to us Kissed the daylight out of me and asked if she was late. Told Donn to take his hands of me because I was taken. He did but wasn't happy.' 'Jay did that?' Sally mused, Jay was always a lot of fun when she was around but she was really no match for Donn, and yet seemed to have gotten him anyway. 'Yea, and boy was it ever cute!' 'But now explain how you now suddenly are an item.' Sally also knew Alex and knew she loved being in control of any conversation, and would make her beg. 'Well when we got outside she ordered me to take her out to the movies and dinner.' Alex wanted to go on but Sally interrupted. 'Sounds like Jay, full of wit and fun.' 'God don't believe that, she is the shiest and the most unsure person I have met.' 'Huh, oh come on, Jay?' 'Yes, Jay. Let me ask you this. Do you know anyone that is really friends with Jay?' Alex asked and Sally tried to think of one. 'Shit, I can't think of one, but she's always the life of the party, so to speak!' 'Yea, but she never lets anything about herself drop.' 'So you two had dinner and a movie and are now an item?' 'Well not exactly. See Jay felt guilty for ordering me about the movie and all, I mean she compared herself with Donn! So the sweet thing she is, she cooked me dinner, and Sally the girl can cook! Wow, I'm telling you she is a genius in the kitchen. After I set her straight that she was nothing like Donn we ate, and we talked. It just felt so comfortable and right, and when we kissed... I swear the earth moved.' 'Sounds to me like you have it bad for her!' Sally commented, and this time was the one with a sly smile. 'Oh don't look so surprised! You forget I've known you a very long time Alex, and I can read you like a book. Tell me when did you get back last night, because you look like the cat got cream.' Sally was very curious about this. 'Uhm... uh... you see it was so late when we finally looked at a watch that Jay insisted that I sleep over.' Now Alex was the one feeling uncomfortable and harassed. 'So you spent the night! And where, pray do tell, did you sleep?' As Alex blushed Sally knew the answer to the question. 'You slept with her? Alex you are just something else!' 'It's not like that! We didn't do anything, she just didn't have a spare mattress, so we shared.' Alex was still red and was suddenly almost whispering. 'And you actually slept together, and she didn't kick you out? Now that is very hard to believe. You are terrible, you speak, scream, mumble and god you just can't lie still! I mean you were the only one in the academy with a own room!' 'I know, but no she didn't kick me out. I mean I woke up on top of her this morning and she was sleeping like a log!' 'She must sleep like the dead!' Sally laughed. 'That is exactly what I thought.' Alex was now laughing to. 'Sally can I ask you a favour though?' 'Yes, sure you can.' Curious again she turned to Alex. 'Try and get to know Jay better, she could really use some friends.' 'Try and stop me. I mean she got you hooked, and that is a feat. I would have done that without you asking me.' Sally realized then and there that Alex was in love with Jay, and wasn't that something. 'Thanks Sally, but I have to run! See you later!' Alex was gone before Sally could respond. When Jay woke up it was nearly lunch time, she was a bit confused. She had set the alarm so she could wake Alex up. But god she had slept like she hadn't slept for years, she was a notoriously bad sleeper, woke up easily and couldn't handle any noise or light. Funny then that she could have fallen asleep with the chatterbox next to her. She vaguely remembered Alex rolling onto her and telling her about how amazing water bottles really were. It sounded so very cute when she mumbled in her sleep, and Jay felt just so safe and protected that even if a truck ran over her while Alex was with her she wouldn't notice. When she finally got out of bed she noticed the note on Alex's pillow. Shit I'm in trouble! I'm already thinking it's her pillow! But wow last night was amazing, how she could possibly like me, I still don't get. No Jay enjoy the moment don't go and analyze. See she even wrote you a note! But... NO. I'm just going to read it. Hi Hero It's me, the crazy person that slept on you, if you didn't figure it out by yourself! I was wondering if we could do something today? Only have morning shift! Happy days! If I remember correctly you have a date with my favourite Muppet. So if your game lets meet! Give me a call when shift ends. Always your damsel in distress Me P.S. Like your library, few books I want to borrow! That is definitely a date! But I think I'll go and surprise her at the station, cat's already way out of the bag. All thanks to Donn, I'm sure. So let me get going, this should be fun.