Let's Fall in Love

[Snowfall]

A new fic! Yay!!! This one picks up at the end of "Murder.com" (ep # 3.4), when Nate called Lily. Enjoy!
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Nate Basso sat at his across from his partner. It was almost quitting time, and they were wrapping up paperwork from their newly solved case. He looked across the desk at CD. He was reminded for the millionth time how beautifult she was, inside and out. He knew that no one knew him like CD did. They were best friends, but for a long time now, Nate wished that he had more. He would have started a relationship with her in a second, but didn't think that she felt the same way. She had dated a couple other guys since they met, something that tore Nate up on the inside. He remembered the lonely night at the Anchorside several months back, when she had gone off on a trip with her then-boyfriend. It was a miserable week to him, knowing that CD was with another man.

Nate snapped back into the present and looked down at his desk, to see the slip of paper he had placed there earlier. It read: "Lily Ramirez. 555-1666." Nate had given Magda's sister, Lily, a ride home recently, and she seemed to like him. When he saw her again, she asked if he'd like to see her sometime, and gave him her number. AT the time, Nate brushed it off, because he really didn't care about her that way---all he could think of was CD. Nate looked back at CD and said, "Do you want to get some dinner?" He was really hoping that she would say yes. And if she didn't, then well.....maybe it was time to face reality and go out with someone who already wanted to.

CD looked back at him. "Can't. Have a date with the jerk. Everyone deserves a second chance," she said with a smile and stood up.

Nate clamped his jaw, looked away, and slightly nodded. 'Oh, well, I tried,' he thought.

CD put her coat on, and looked back at Nate. His head was drooped now, staring at his lap, or shoes, or the floor, or nothing---it didn't matter. It struck CD for the first time that he really enjoyed being with her, and started to feel a little guilty about turning him down. 'He looks like the ice cream just fell off his cone,' she thought. "Oh, what the hell----he IS a jerk. Jerks deserved to get cancelled. Let's go have that dinner, partner," she said and grinned.

Nate's face perked up. "Really? But don't you want to go on your date?"

"Nah, not really. You're cuter," she replied and chuckled.

Nate grinned, and suddenly felt much better. He stood up, and dropped the slip of paper with Lily's number. It drifted into the wastebasket. "So, where do you want to go?" he asked, and he place one hand on the small of her back as they left the division.

"Well, I heard about this really good little Italian place on Polk......"

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Nate and CD settled in at their table for dinner. They had shared many meals together before, but this time felt, well, different. Nate, of course, loved every minute of every day that he spent with CD. CD, though, was a bit more hesitant in admitting her feelings to herself. She knew that she liked him and that they had something special. She had known since the temple bomb, and Nate was willing to die in her place. That was when she came to trust and feel secure in him, more than any other person she had ever known. They had felt a certain bombing that day, a bonding tht could not be described by mere words. That was the reason why she didn't want to screw it up.

As they were getting ready to leave dinner, CD said, "Oh, Nate, I have something for you back at my place. You left that corduroy jacket there last week, and I keep forgetting to bring it to work. You can come by and get it before you go home, if you want."

"OK, sure. I'll meet you there in a few minutes?"

"Yeah. See you soon." They smiled at each other, and then got into their respective cars.
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Well? What's the verdict?

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

How dare you! This fic sucks! I don't like it at all!



























J/K..are you kidding? I loved it!!! It's soo sweet More please

[candace~n~nathan]

Originally posted by Snowfall
"Nah, not really. You're cuter," she replied and chuckled.

Awww, I loved that line sooooo much!!! It's so sweet!!!!

and DUH the verdict=MOOOOOOOOOORE AND SOON!!!!! lol

it was great, and I'm excited for more!!

[planet_stella]

Whoohooo!!!!! A new fic!!!! It was great Tara! I loved it! Post more sooon!

[Snowfall]

Originally posted by candace~n~nathan
Awww, I loved that line sooooo much!!! It's so sweet!!!!

and DUH the verdict=MOOOOOOOOOORE AND SOON!!!!! lol

it was great, and I'm excited for more!!

Awwww, thanks! I was hoping for more replies, but thanks to Kelly, Lisa, and Rasa----my faithfuls!
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CD and Nate met up in her building's parking garage, and walked together to her apartment. CD opened up the door and they walked inside. "You still have that key I gave you for emergencies, right?" CD checked.

Nate glanced at his key ring, and displayed one key. "Sure do," he said with a smile.

CD picked up the jacket and placed it on the table in the front hallway. "OK, here's the jacket. Would you like to stay for some coffee?" she asked.

"Yeah, thanks! That would be nice. Only if you don't mind, though. Don't put yourself out for me."

CD smiled and replied, "Well, I'm not. I just want coffee, and the polite thing to do would be to ask you if you'd like some, too."

"Ah, I see. I need you to teach me these things," he said and smiled.

"Oh, you do alright." CD made and poured the fresh, hot coffee, and handed a mug to Nate. They walked into the living room and sat down on the sofa. CD took her shoes off, and stretched her legs out on the coffee table. They started to talk about the case they had just finished, which led to other topics, which led to more topics, still. Neither even thought to look at the time. It was Friday night, and they knew that they could sleep in the next day. As the hours clicked by, Nate and CD felt closer and closer. After a while, CD scooted up next to Nate, and leaned her head on his strong, masuculine shoulder. She loved his shoulder. She loved everything about him. Subconciously, she held every guy she met up to Nate's standard.

Eventually, they each drifted off to sleep in the wee hours of the morning. CD 's head rested on Nate's shoulder, her hand on his chest, and Nate's arm stretched around her.

Nate woke up with a start, wondering where he was, and what time it was. He felt a weight on his chest, and smiled when he saw CD peacefully sleeping. She looked so content and secure. He figured that they must have fallen asleep together on her sofa. He checked his watch, and read 9:30 AM. Nate was thankful that it was their day off, or they'd be in major trouble. Even though he had spent the night at an angle on a couch, and only about 6 hours at that, he felt amazingly refreshed. He knew that it was because CD was with him. He pulled a tic tac out of his pocket, and popped it into his mouth. CD stirred a little bit, and Nate looked down at her. Her head was on his chest, and her chest was on his stomach. She moaned a little, but her eyes were still closed. "Hold me. Hold me, Nate, and never let me go," she mumbled in her sleep.

Nate's eyes widened to the size of saucers, and a smirk spread across his face. 'Well, I'll be damned,' he thought.

"Nate, I love you," she murmured again.

Nate thought his heart would melt right then and there. He wished that she could say it when she was awake. 'I love you, too, CD,' he thought. He remained perfectly still, hoping that she would say more, but she didn't.

A few minutes later, her eyelids and lashes started to flutter open. She remembered that she had fallen asleep with Nate, when she saw his arm by her face. CD sat up and looked at him, who was smiling at her. "Oh my gosh, I'm sorry! I guess I fell asleep on you," she said and tried to smooth her hair. 'Great, I must look like a train wreck,' she thought. Then she remembered the dream that she'd just woken up from. She dreamed that she and Nate told each other that they loved each other, and kissed. She smiled on the inside, but when she realized that she was with Nate during that dream, her cheeks flushed.

"Oh, that's OK, I fell asleep, too. I guess I should get out of your hair, by now," Nate replied, and stood up. His clothes were a little rumpled, but he still looked good. CD noticed that he looked so sexy with the unshaven look. A little shiver ran down her spine.

"Well, my gosh, I can't let you leave hungry. I know you---you'll go fill up on junk food, with a billion fat grams and zero nutritional value. I'll make some breakfast," she said.

"Well, if you insist....." he replied with a smile.

CD laughed and got up. "You are such a dork," she giggled.

Nate just grinned and thought, 'Yeah, a dork that you're in love with.'

[candace~n~nathan]

awwwwwww, that was just so great and so sweet!!!!! i KINDA love this fic, ya know??


More soon, Tara!!!!

[candace~n~nathan]

hey dude, nice new sig!!!!!!!

[Snowfall]

Originally posted by candace~n~nathan
awwwwwww, that was just so great and so sweet!!!!! i KINDA love this fic, ya know??


More soon, Tara!!!!

Awww, thanks, Lisa!
Wow, look at all the replies.....
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The next week passed as usual. Nate and CD worked perfectly together as partners, each knowing the other completely and what they would think or do. The usual flirting and friendly bantering went back and forth. Often CD would sense Nate staring at her, and she would look back at him and smile. She herself would often glance his way.

One day, over lunch, the topic of second marriages came up, since it was related to the case that they were currently working on. "Tell me, do you think you'll ever get married again?" Nate said, looking at her as he sucked his straw.

CD smiled, and squirmed a little in her chair. "I don't know...it depends on who asks me. I mean, I liked being married, but after waht a jerk Paul was, it would have to be a pretty special guy to get me back down the aisle."

"It would take a pretty special guy, huh? You might already know him.....you never know...." Nate looked directly into her eyes, and she looked back, studying his face.

After a long pause, she said, "Maybe....what about you? Would you want to get married again?"

"Well, yeah. I'd love to, with the right woman. I've always had the American dream of a wife that I'm madly in love with, kids, a house with a picket fence, a dog....."

CD smiled at his dream. Just then, as they were sitting at the table at the Anchorside, shots rang out. People started screaming and running for cover. CD and Nate looked at each other, panicked, and pulled their guns from their holsters. CD started yelling instructions to the employees and customers. "Keep your head low and run out the back!"

Nate grabbed his cell phone and called for backup. CD ran behind the bar and began shooting. Nate raced over to a half-wall room divider, and began his assault on the gunmen. CD and Nate each shot one dead, and the backup officers sprang up to arrest the others who were on the street. Terror and adrenaline surging through his body, Nate tore over to see CD. "CD! Are you OK?" he cried as he saw her.

CD was still crouching, and stood when he came up to her. A look of relief washed over her face, when she saw that he wasn't injured, either. She nodded, and they ran into each other's arms. They gripped each other tightly, their chins resting on each other's shoulders. Nate's nose was nuzzled in her hair, and he began to turn his head to face CD. She also turned her head to see him, and their faces brushed against each other. They gazed into each other's eyes, as their lips were only a hair-width's space away. They could feel each other's body heat, and trembling bodies. Nate knew how close he came to losing CD, and knew that he loved her, more than he had ever loved anyone before. CD looked into Nate's soft hazel eyes, and felt her heart melt to the consistency of the inside of an oreo. She loved him so very much, and couldn't deny it or pretend any longer. Their eyes closed as their lips met, and they continued to grip each other tight. The kiss grew more passionate, until they finally broke away for air. Their foreheads rested on each other, and they gave each other a look that said that this is what they wanted. Nate turned to her side, and held her with one arm. CD stretched one arm across his lower back and waist, their sides touching. Nate and CD then walked back to the station.

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The rest of the afternoon, CD felt so happy, like she was walking on air. Meanwhile, she was surprised at herself. She also wonderd how Nate felt about it. She knew that he had feelings for her, but she didn't know what he thought beyond that. Nate, too, was wondering what to do. He was ecstatic about the kiss, and at the thought of CD loving him, as she'd said in her sleep. He knew that deep down she loved him, but hoped that she wouldn't get scared and cool off.

[candace~n~nathan]

awwwwww!! too good to be true!!! and screw everyone else who's reading and not replying!!!!!!! I'm the only one that matters!!!!! haha


i LOVE this sweet fic!!!!!!!!! Please tell me ya got more on the way?!! I'm SURE ur not busy or anything!!!

[Jo_Luvs_Ketchup]

I'm reading! It was sooo sweet! Post more soon

[Snowfall]

Yay! TWO readers! Here's more!
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It was now after 5, and CD emerged from the women's locker room with her purse, and her coat on. Nate was passing through the hallway at the same time, and stopped and smiled when he saw her. She smiled back and walked up to him. "Hey," she said and looked at him.

"Hey," he replied, and continued, "Are you all recovered from the shootout?"

"Yeah, but I won't be too eager to go back to the Anchorside anytime soon!"

"Well, that's probably just as well, since I think that they'll be out of operation for a while anyway."

"Yeah, I suppose so."


"CD....I think there's some stuff we need to talk about."

"OK....." she replied. Then she thought to herself, 'Great. I'm going to get dumped now, and it will always be uncomfortable.'

They went to a spot close to the Golden Gate Bridge, and sat down on a bench. CD tried to brace herself for a brush-off. Nate took a deep breath and began, "CD, I....that kiss was magical. I don't want to pretend anymore, I can't keep acting like you aren't the most special, important person in the world to me, which you are...."

CD smiled and felt hugely relieved. Nate gazed into her beautiful blue eyes and CD put her hand on his. Nate's hand grasped hers, and he continued. "If only you know how much I care for you, CD...."

"I do know, Nate. I care about you, too. That kiss was magical for me, too. In everything I do, if I'm working, or sleeping, or eating, or shopping, or cleaning, or whatever---all I can think of is you. Why can I only think of you?"

With that, Nate kissed her, with fire and love. CD returned the kiss, and brought her arms up under his. Nate brought his hand up to her hair and held the back of her head. His other hand rested on her back, pulling her closer to him. This kiss lasted longer than their first one.

When the kiss finally ended, Nate said in a whisper, "I think we both know why all we can think of is each other. You've always been the only one for me, CD."

CD stared at him, paused, and then said, "You are my world, Nate." With that, she kissed him again.

After the kiss, Nate breathed, "Are you hungry?"

CD replied, "Mm hmm," but thought, 'Yes, but not for food.' They stood up and walked hand in hand to the car.

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Nate and CD went to dinner straight from there. They were positively giddy about their newfound love. Neither really paid attention to the food---all their attention was focused on each other. They couldn't keep from gazing at each other and smiling. Ocassionally one would challenge the other to a game of "footsie."

"Can you believe that this is actually happening?!" Nate exclaimed with a grin.

CD grinned back. "It is amazing and wonderful and exciting, isn't it?"

Nate took her hands in his and said, "I'm so lucky to have you in my life, and especially to have you care for me. I know that I certainly am not good enough for you and don't deserve you."

"Aww, Nate, yes you do! We're both lucky, and you are definately good enough for me. I'm the one who's not good enough for you. You are the sweetest guy I have ever known."

A little smile played at the corners of Nate's mouth, and he gazed at her. "You're incredible, you know that?" he said.

"Oh, stop. You're spoiling me!" CD gushed, and her cheeks turned pink.

"Good, because you should get used to it. I love spoiling you." Nate then leaned across the table and gave CD a kiss.

[Shortcake31]

That was great. Keep posting!

[candace~n~nathan]

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that was SOOOO great, Tara baby!!!!!! i LOVE this fic, and LOOK!!!! Another replier!!! u know what THAT means!!!

MOOOOOOOOOOORE soon!!!!

[Snowfall]

Awww, thanks for the replies! Here's more!
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After dinner, CD and Nate took a walk through Alamo Square. They strolled along, hand-in-hand. They talked, laughed, and peck-kissed each other. The moonlight shone on them, illuminating their radiant faces, glowing from love. Eventually, they stopped and sat down on a bench. They looked longingly into each other's eyes and leaned in to kiss. They wrapped their arms around each other. As Nate and CD kissed, they felt their tensions of unspoken love be expressed.

When the kiss ended, CD said, "Nate, I'm really putting my heart on the line, here. I don't think I could handle it if we didn't work out. Please don't ever leave me."

"Oh, my CD, I could never leave you. We will work because I love you more than anything in the world."

CD could hardly believe what she was hearing. "I know you do.....you are always there for me, protecting me, trusting me. I know that you're very different from all the other men in my life. It's just hard to get past, you know what I mean?"

Nate nodded. "Yeah....I know what you mean. But you're a different, stronger person now. And I hate guys like those, the ones who were crummy to you. Just remember that I could never ever do anything to you but love you forever."

Then CD brought her lips to his and kissed him, softly but meaningfully. She then said, "I love you, too, Nate."

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The next day at work, everyone at the division noticed that CD and Nate were in especially good moods. They seemed to be very playful with each other. They also seemed to mysteriously disappear together, too, for large periods of time.

CD stood by the file cabinet, looking for a folder. All of a sudden, Nate came up behind CD, and put one hand over her eyes and the held his other arm around her waist. CD's eyes flew open wide, and Nate whispered, "It's just me!"

She relaxed then, and Nate pulled her into an empty interrogation room. He drew the blinds closed. "What are we doing in here?" CD asked.

Nate smiled and quieted her by kissing her. He held her around the waist, and CD grasped his upper arms as they kissed. "I've never done THAT in here before," she said with a laugh.

He lauged with her. "Me neither. But there's a first time for everything."

CD caught her eyes in Nate's gaze and whispered seductively, "There sure is." They then kissed again.

Just as they were pulling away, while they were still in each other's embrace, there was a knock on the door. Nate and CD scrambled to separate, but still were pretty close when Jinny walked in with a witness. "Hi, Jinny!" CD nervously exclaimed.

"We were, just um, discussing something," Nate quickly added.

Jinny tried to suppress a smile and said, "Um.....OK. Man, you two are close. I don't think Magda and I could stand being together as much as you two are!"

"Well, you know, we're really good friends....." CD said.

"Best friends," Nate added. He and CD quickly exited the room.

"That was close," CD said.

"Oh, I don't know, I've been in closer shaves than that," Nate replied with a grin and a wink.

"Oh, shut up. You have not!" she shot back with a laugh, and rolled her eyes.

[candace~n~nathan]

awwwwwwwwwwwwww, that was adorable as usual!!!!!!
i loved so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!