�Bachelor2: Be My Valentine� by RPcrazy

Summary: It�s only a few days until February 14 and two FBI agents are on a mission inside the reality television industry.

Rating: NC-17

Note: Written for Gothic Spook�s Valentines Day Challenge, 2004.


Day Three

�Welcome back to our program after a two day break. Behind me you see the final glorious three of the original six female contestants of our second program in the series. This one we�re calling Bachelor2: Be My Valentine. Each of these lovely ladies has clearly demonstrated their undisputed desires for the man of their dreams,� he looks behind him to the politely chatting females. Evidently the amicability has been generated for the camera. For the benefit of the audience, behind the facades there is a hint of apparent animosity and marked feline territories. In other words, the cat claws are imminent.

�Let�s see how the last lady was gently let down,� the suave, white-toothed compere looks off to his right.

<Cut to replay>

There is tense but expectant music as the camera pans around the room of the luxurious penthouse apartment. The five ladies all look glamorous in their eveningwear as they line up in front of the vast open fireplace. Each pristine white smile could brighten a starless night. The energy in the room could have powered the candles in the hot tub the previous night. The image eventually closes the circuit and focuses on the two men opposite.

Compere:  Who will it be? Who will be the one to receive the parting champagne and presentation box of Hershey�s Kisses? You�ve had two nights to decide. >He leans into the handsome, eligible, mature male heartthrob who has been the object of affection and television audiences nationwide for the preceding number of days. < Will it be Cherie, the auctioneer and single mother of one?> The camera captures Cherie blowing a full lipped red kiss to the gorgeous male and then pans back to the celebrity�s wide appreciative smile and nodding head.> Maybe it�ll be Tamsen? How could anyone resist her well-toned gym instructor body? And a brain to match her biceps., �Tamsen� flexes an arm muscle and then winks at the grinning man also giving a knowing smile. One that shows she is not all just brawn.

<With a practised coolness, the dashing bachelor looks on pensively as each lady is introduced.>

Compere: What about Felicity? She must have won your heart with that smile of hers, one that has her school students eating out of her hand, or could it be Julietta the police detective and also the dark haired siren who swept you off your feet on the nightclub dance floor on the first evening?

<There is silence as the camera pans along the line of expectant faces and then back to the bachelor. Eventually he picks up the exquisitely wrapped �exit� package and makes his way to the ladies. Each of them is beautiful and clever enough to have a thousand men after them.

After what appears to be minutes he walks over and before he hands her the package he gives Tamsen a parting hug and a kiss on the cheek. There is relief all round from the other contestants but tears from the gym instructor as she is lead away by the compere.

<Back to the present>

�There you have it ladies and gentlemen, our bachelor has made his choice, leaving three lovely ladies, only one of whom will eventually be our eligible bachelor�s company for this Valentines Day weekend.� The compere produces an even bigger smile. �We�ll be back after the break with what these three will agree to do to try, each of the hoping to steal that heart of his.

<Cut to commercial>

�..

�John, I feel like I�m on jury duty and I�m cheating.� By the hand Agent Monica Reyes urges her X-Files partner into a dark corridor behind the scenes.

Agent John Doggett looks around to check that he hasn�t been seen.

�Monica, I thought we agreed not to meet until after the show has aired. We don�t want anyone to witness us together.� He whispers, still cautiously panning the surrounds. �If anyone sees us we�ll be termite shit!�

�I have my suspicions.� She leads him further down the side passage. �John, there is more here than we first thought.� Her hand pulls him even more into the shadows almost catching him off guard. �I have been approached.�

�By whom and what for?� Doggett�s voice is low, his face close to his partner�s.

�By a man I hadn�t seen before but I�m sure he is connected in some way with the station.� Monica checks again for listening ears. The coast is clear. �He told me not to tell anyone but he would give me ten thousand dollars if I was to somehow botch my date with you.�

�What?� Doggett frowns and then lowers his voice even further. �So you think this goes on with all these shows?�

�I�m not saying that John. We were asked to investigate this one remember?� Suddenly her ears prick up. �Someone�s coming!� Swiftly and decisively, Reyes slides her fingers around the back of her partner�s neck and draws him in for a kiss. Helpless to hold back he obliges letting her lips and mouth take control his whole body. His arms cling around her as if by remote control.

�Is everything okay down there?� The male voice comes from the light, sounding like security. It is clear to their intruder what the couple are doing but not who they are. Reyes� back is to the voice, obscuring a view of both their faces. �Okay then, I�ll leave you two alone.� Only when it is evident that he is gone do they break the kiss, breathing heavily, unsure how to respond to the sudden show of mutual affection.

�Quick thinking Monica.� Doggett�s dilated pupils stand out even in the shadow as he looks to her lips then back to her eyes.

�Our cover can�t be broken now, we�re almost there.� Some chimes can be heard in the distance. �We have to get back. I�ll go first.�

Leaving a still confused partner she exits after securing an unwitnessed departure.

�..

<Back on set>

�As you can see, the three lucky ladies are about to select out of this urn the exact activity they will share with our eligible bachelor on today�s show. Each card bears a number, the lowest number goes first.� With the said urn in hand the compere walks over to the three smiling ladies, now all dressed in smart casual attire. As yet the bachelor is not viewed on camera. Once by their side he turns again to the viewers. �A reminder of the rules for you at home, each activity has been sent in by you people and also approved by the bachelor. The participants know to take it as far as the mood flows but of course within reason. After all there may be children watching.� He laughs a white smile and turns to the eagerly awaiting ladies.

Cherie is the first to take out a heart shaped card and begins reading. There is an initial look of surprise on her face then it settles into a �doable� smile for the benefit of the cameras. Felicity is next. As she reads, a large grin appears across her face. Even without the millions of viewers she would clearly still be happy. Lastly Julietta delves into the urn for a red heart. Her face lights up into a grin as she turns and winks at her opponents.

�So Cherie, without giving too much away, what do you have to say about your activity with our handsome man?� The compere moves over to stand beside her.

�It�s something I�ve never done before but I�m willing to give it a try.� She nods assuredly, still looking slightly anxious as Scott the compere steps over to be beside Felicity.

�You seemed happy with your choice Felicity. Care to share something with us?� The camera is just focused on the two of them.

�It�s something that can be intimate. When I�ve seen couples do this it always makes me smile and sigh at the same time.� She flutters her eyelids and her gaze follows Scott over to the final contestant.

�Julietta, you seem more than pleased with your activity.� He nestles in between the two ladies. �Care to share a hint?�

With a wide grin the dark haired beauty looks across to the other two opponents.

�I�ll be doing something any healthy woman would dream about doing with a gorgeous guy.�

�Well there you have it.� Scott the compere looks to the camera. �After the break we will find out just what these ladies must do to win the heart of John Doggett the bachelor. See you real soon.�

�..

After the commercial break the scene opens up on a street somewhere in DC. John the bachelor, all clad in leather, is sitting on the back of a Harley Davidson motorbike. His helmet dangles from one handle bar.

�You�ve never done this before?� He holds out his hand to Cherie. �Come on, let me help you on with that.�

�I�ve had the opportunities but never been game enough to try.� Cherie gives her helmet to John who proceeds to place it over her head and ties the chinstrap.

�Well you don�t know what you�ve been missing.� He pats the seat behind him. �Come on and I�ll give you the ride of your life.� The viewers see Cherie�s wide-eyed face and then John�s cheeky smile and snigger.

She straddles the bike and snuggles in close to the man who is donning his helmet. With her arms tightly around his middle John kick starts the machine and they�re off on their Harley ride around the streets of DC.

There are three camera angles and a microphone each so the viewers can see and hear everything that�s going on, just as though they are also in on the ride. One view is from the front looking back at the couple. The other two angles are from the back, one up high just seeing the streets and the other lower and to the right, seeing the sides of both their faces plus the view of the streets beyond.

There is also a studio car with a camera that tries to follow them, getting shots that take in the whole bike.

<Cut to penthouse>

�We�ll leave the couple for a moment to hear a word from our sponsors.� The compere is sitting on a lounge chair beside the two remaining ladies who have been watching the whole proceedings. �Remember viewers to phone through to this number on the screen if you have any activity requests for tomorrow�s show when there will be only two competing ladies for John the bachelor�s heart. You can make them as hot and sexy as you wish. You never know what may take these people�s fancy. Be right back.�

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�Wheeeee!� Cherie�s cry is one of pure elation as the Harley leads into a corner and then speeds off right. �I didn�t know how much fun this would be.� She talks at just the right volume in John�s ear and for the broadcast.

�A bit like a rollercoaster without the constraints of a set circuit.� John responds. �Hold on tight!� He leans left and then speeds up again.

Cherie feels his abdominal muscles and thighs tighten each time they turn. The camera every so often focuses on her arms and hands and where they are travelling. It also notices how close her face is to his.

�When did you first want to be a rider?� She had been told to create conversation and to see where it would all lead.

�When I was little my dad one day came home with a motorbike much to my mother�s annoyance. I saw how they argued about the safety and that bikers have a bad name and so on.� He came to a halt at a set of lights and the machine kept up its loud revs. �I suppose I like the taboo, the danger, and most of all the freedom I feel when I�m on my own or with a beautiful leather clad lady behind me.�

The grip around his middle grew tighter as he took off at the green light. They travel around the streets until they get to the open highway. There is casual conversation all the way, with a few questions about her baby daughter, until they get to the city limits again, making their way back to the penthouse apartment and the other onlookers.

�So Cherie, tell me why you should be my Valentine?� Doggett finally gets to the directed question.

�Well firstly, I think you�re adorable,� she smiles for the camera to see. �I know you like children and would make a great father. You�re fun to be with. I believe we�d be perfect for each other.� She paused and then displayed an impish grin. �And �I� don�t snore at night.�

<Cut to penthouse lounge area>

Both remaining ladies are giggling and shaking their heads at the last statement.

�Cherie�s the one who snores,� smiled Felicity. �About a 7 on the Richter scale.� The audience laughs and claps as there are smirks all round on set.

�So who�s next? Look at your numbers ladies.� Scott requests.

�I�m a twelve,� mentions Julietta first.

�Guess I�m next with n eight,� grins Felicity, clearly looking forward to her activity. Julietta smiles inside knowing hers is the best of the lot, also not knowing how she will �not� touch or turn on the man of her dreams.

�When we come back we�ll see what Felicity and our bachelor John will be getting up to. Stay tuned.� Scott grins until the camera shows its red light.

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�It�s been a while since I�ve done this,� Doggett leads his woman for the hour by her hand to the shade of a huge elm tree. The setting in the gardens is beautiful. The grass is neatly manicured, the flowers range in colors from deep reds, through yellows to pale pastels. The scent fills the air adding to the atmosphere that will be part of their picnic lunch.

On the ground a cloth has been spread over the grass on which they can rest and a picnic basket sits next to it on the spongy green surface .

�Me too. Maybe in my early twenties was the last time.� Felicity dressed in her pale yellow fitted tracksuit and canary sandals kneels down on the cloth waiting for her man to join her.

�Well this idea caught my fancy and I�ve even stocked the basket myself.� He sits next to the wicker container and stretches out his legs.

�I am impressed.� Felicity sits beside him, her knees bent, not wanting to copy his stance. There is a single camera but even that is conspicuous and making the couple feel a little stilted in their conversation and actions.

�Wine first?� He opens the container lid and produces two glasses and a bottle of white. He pours for both of them and hands her one. There are a few moments of sipping and absorbing themselves in the surroundings before getting back to conversation. It�s also a chance for the camera to take in the splendid surrounds to some mood setting background music. The water fountains, the copses of dense greenery encircled by sprouts of color, the greener than green grass and the occasional couple walking hand in hand alongside the lake that is glinting in the sun.

Back to the lunching couple a few passers by spot them and chat amongst themselves, which doesn�t go unnoticed by the two of them who decide to talk to get their mind off the watchful eyes.

�This is very tasty, just like you�re looking today.� She had been prepped beforehand to spice it up a little from the previous activity and days.

�Why thank you, and the same goes for you.� His voice and look turns sexy as he takes the glass from her hand and balances both receptacles on the picnic basket. �Want me to show you why I chose to be here today and with an attractive lady like you?�

�Okay,� she gulps in anticipation, as he grows ever nearer.

�To try this.� His arm goes around her shoulders as he lowers her to the ground, his face hovering above hers.

�But we haven�t even eaten yet,� she talks to cover up nervous expectancy of what he is about to do.

�Call this an appetizer.� His lips only lightly touch hers at first giving her a shallow, short kiss but still leaving her speechless. When he sees her acceptance he goes in for another and another until she is totally under his spell. The camera zooms into their faces before the scene changes back to the penthouse.

<Cut to apartment>

�There you have it, a guy who knows how to get the ladies� juices flowing for sure.� Scott turns to the other two women. �Your thoughts?�

�I wouldn�t have said no to a kiss,� mentioned Cherie trying to be calm but the inner jealously was brimming at the edges.

�A ha, but there�s still tomorrow if you are one of the two lucky ladies who will be staying in the race. Keep your chin up.� Scott looked across to a rather calm other woman.

�Julietta, you�re smiling,� the compere observed. �You�re not so worried about that kiss?�

�What I have planned Scott will set the temperature soaring a little more than one small kiss.� She looks confidently from Cherie, to Scott and then grins into the camera. There is a swoon from the audience behind the cameras.

�There you have it viewers. A whole new reason to stayed tuned after the break.� Behind Scott the two women are still watching on screen at what is continuing to happen between John and Felicity in the park.

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�Welcome back.� The view was of Scott the compere walking down the wide main hallway of the large penthouse apartment. �As we just witnessed, Felicity and John enjoyed their picnic lunch a little more than just the taste of the food and wine.� He walks over to the wall of windows that looks out onto the wonderful view of the DC streets below. �If you thought that was spicy then the next activity proves to raise that temperature even further. Let�s join Julietta and John as they prepare for the final activity of the day. Remember whomever the lady will be to win our bachelor�s heart will spend a weekend here with him in this very apartment. All meals and entertainment will be catered for. The lucky couple will be happy to know there will be no cameras. Although we may revisit them after the event to see just how perfectly it all went.�

<Cut to main bedroom>

�Ready?� John smiles as he takes Julietta�s hand. Both bodies are clad in bathrobes hiding what is worn or not worn underneath. She smiles as the camera follows them down a hallway to a cedar door. He gives his lady for the hour a brief sexy sideways glance and then opens the door for her.

As she steps into the heat of the sauna, John helps her off with her robe giving the audience a full view of her perfect body clad only in skimpy white bikini swimwear displaying small sequined red hearts on varying angles and sizes. She turns to let John see before strategically laying her robe along the length of one of the wooden tiers and then draping herself over it.

�Ooh, very nice,� John hadn�t seen his partner looking quite as sexy as she did then. Her velvety skin is not tanned but a healthy shade of beige and all over too. There is very little skin left uncovered for him to tell for sure but it was almost a certainty.

�Come and join me John.� She pats the tier above her. Her eyes are transfixed as he drops his wrap exposing more skin than she had ever seen on him. Dressed only in red Speedos he climbs up and stretches out on the ledge just above but facing her. His body is one that she just has to watch. For his age he is well muscled and lean. As he moves, the muscles ripple in all the right places.

Beforehand, the director had discussed with both of them individually, some of the questions they could ask each other but Julietta decides to cut to the chase and go with the hotter ones earlier.

�So have you ever made love in a sauna?� She ties her hair up as the heat is already causing a sweat.

�Woo, you�re one to come right out with it!� He grins as he answers. �I�ve made out in a sauna but as for sex, I keep that for somewhere softer and a little cooler.�

Julietta shifts her legs and adjusts her weight to get his attention.

�You might need to widen your horizons John,� she raises one suggestive eyebrow.

�Since we�re already into the personal, I have a question for you then.� With the back of his hand he sweeps away some sweat from his brow, �What�s your view on sex in public places?�

Julietta chuckles as she decides how daring she will be with the cameras watching on.

�I can see why people do it. For the novelty, for the rush of possibly getting caught.�  Her look is sexy as she adds, �You want me to be more specific, don�t you!�

�We have twenty more minutes in here,� he smirks.

<Cut to living room>

Cherie and Felicity look on with non-descript expressions as they watch the obvious chemistry between the two in the sauna. Listening to the level of conversation has them biting their lips.

�That�s not the only heat we will see here today viewers.� The camera is restored to Scott. �After the break we will see how John and Julietta will utilize their second half hour. Will all this build up of heat lead to an explosion? We�ll be back in a jiffy.�

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Back from the commercial break sees the couple in the large spa off the master bedroom. In the past few days it has been used before by small groups but today there are only two. Both of them are luxuriating in the warmth, the myriad bubbles effervescing around them. The mood music is of soft Spanish guitar.

�Come here,� John reaches a hand as his gravelly voice entices her over in other ways. Without delay his woman floats over and carefully straddles his lap. �You are so beautiful.�

The camera spans back to the other women who are still transfixed to the screen. The many thoughts coursing through their heads are well hidden. The audience is left to imagine just how much in turmoil they would be at the sexy sight being projected to them.

As the couple begin slow French kissing, John�s fingers unsnap Julietta�s bikini top and pulls it from her body. He lets it float off as he pulls her in closer, hiding her naked upper half from the cameras, but experiencing the skin on skin contact all for himself.

<Back to living room>

�Ahem,� The compere fakes a cough. �I think it wouldn�t take an Harvard  scholar to know where that�s going but that�s where we have to leave it for tonight, viewers.� There�s a long sigh from the backstage crew. He once again turns to look at the other two contenders. �You both know that our bachelor will need to make his decision about who stays and who goes. Tell us about why you think you two should stay. You first Felicity.�

�I know he likes me. We have chemistry together.� She�s watching Scott as she speaks. The camera is not showing Cherie who still has her eyes glued on the screen with the view of the active spa. �There are many similar interests there. He cares for children and there�s teaching in his family. His sister teaches high school in New York.�

�So if you were chosen as his Valentine what would you do all weekend here in this luxury apartment?� The camera stays on a sparkling Felicity.

�We wouldn�t venture out of bed.� Her smile brightens even more as the crew whoops and claps.

�Cherie,� Scott snaps her out of her daydream. �Why should you be John�s sweetheart for this Valentine�s Day weekend?�

�I know he is eager to have another child no matter whether it is his biologically or not. We�ve discussed that in length. We just hit it off the first time we met. I could match him actively. Having a small child keeps me that way. If I�m not out walking I�m at the gym working out.�

�That�s impressive.� Scott�s eyes widen as he faces the camera. �Who will be eligible to be Bachelor John�s Valentine? Tomorrow we will find out the final two contenders for his affections. The next show will be run a little differently but you will need to tune in to find out how. Until tomorrow, this is Scott Williams signing off from Bachelor 2: Be My Valentine.�

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�John?� Reyes� voice is just a whisper at his slightly open bedroom door. Tiptoeing in she checks to see if she�s been followed and then softly closes and locks the door. �Are you awake?�

�Monica?� comes his croaky voice from the bed. He leans over and turns the dimmer light to a very low setting. �I thought we were going to meet after dinner?�

�I couldn�t get away from the others.� She sits on the bed beside him. �Since today they haven�t shifted their eyes off me. I think they�re a little suspicious.�

�Do you think either of them is in on it? What about any of the crew?� John rolls over on his side resting his head in his hands. �For the life of me I can�t see any X-File here Monica. How many days has it been now?�

�Just one more day. Hang in there John, you�re doing a wonderful job.� After the glorious time in the hot tub, being so close and intimate with the man, she resists the urge to slip under the covers with him but that would be far too forward and after all, they are on a case, so no fraternizing.

�When there are so many beautiful women, it�s not really acting,� he chuckles. �Have you heard anything more about that ten thousand dollars?�

�I think I just forewent that after the sauna and hot tub today.� Her heart flutters remembering the sizzling kisses and how her nakedness felt so right against his. If the cameras weren�t on them she would have wanted to take it all much further. Whether Doggett would have wanted it is another question, although his body was giving out all the right signals. �I did get a note under my soup bowl at dinner.�

�What did it say?� Doggett sits up more in bed exposing his naked chest. Whoever was going to end up being his Valentine the next day would truly be a lucky woman. Reyes sighs.

�It was a little more threatening. It said that if I pulled another stunt like today then watch out.�

�Watch out?� Doggett laughed. �That all? Sounds like a child�s threat. Did you recognize the handwriting?�

�No, but it was an adult�s.� Reyes decides to stand before their dual magnetism becomes too strong. �John, there�s still a day to go. I�m sure the mystery will reveal itself.�

�Monica? Where are you going?� Doggett calls as she makes her way to the door.

�I have to get back before they see that I�m missing.� Her fingers twist the lock and her hand clasps the door handle before his next words. �Stay longer? I want to talk about today in the spa, on camera.�

�John, I can�t, gotta get back!� She is out the door before she is tempted to relent and is back by his side making it even harder to leave.

�Julietta?� A female voice sounds behind her. �Did I just see you coming out of John�s room?�

�Oh Cherie, I was just looking for the bathroom.� She quickly covers her tracks.

�It�s the other end of the hallway but you know that.� Cherie undeniably looks suspicious.

�Must have been confused in my semi sleep.� Reyes began retracing her steps with the other woman in tow.

�Julietta, sorry but I do have to ask you. You�re not cheating are you? Imagine the scandal against all of us and this show if this got out.�

�No I�m not cheating, I want him as much as you all do but I wouldn�t stoop so low.� Reyes smiles genuinely and Cherie just nods acceptance as they make their way back to the shared bedroom.



Day Four

�Welcome back to our show Bachelor 2: Be My Valentine. Just recapping for the benefit of new viewers, since our first in the series we�ve had many letters of request for another show. New Year is a wonderful time for lovers and with Valentine�s Day so close the timing couldn�t have been more ideal.

�Today is the day when our eligible bachelor John will choose his Valentine�s Day sweetheart,� he turns to the man in question, the camera having them both in view. He is looking dashing, sporting a back tuxedo and crisp white shirt and deep blue bow tie, which the camera shows, reflects in his amazing blue eyes. �We originally mentioned you were a former marine before joining the NYPD. Now an FBI agent I can see why the ladies out there would be eager to get their clutches into you. Tell us John, how have you kept them at bay until now?�

�To tell you the truth I haven�t had that many women approach me that way. There really hasn�t been the time for relationships. I suppose my mind has been too much on my work. Right back when I was living at home I was instilled with a strong work ethic. Together with a need to keep on the move and be active in mind and body.�

�What has made you change your mind and decide to come on the show. What happens as the result of this series could change your life. Are you prepared for that?� As the compere talks, the camera sees John�s head nodding as he takes in every word and concocts his own response.

�I�ve thought about that and if I wasn�t prepared to go through some change then I wouldn�t be here.� His hands venture into his suit pants pockets giving the audience a good view of just how well built and sexy the man is.

�So tell us a secret,� Scott leans into the bachelor and lowers his voice. �Whoever you choose here today, could it be wedding bells in the near future?�

John chuckles and produces a broad smile,

�Even though I�m here today Scott, on this show, there�s still that traditional part in me that keeps me from jumping into any relationship commitment so quickly.� He looks across the room, seemingly at the three women. �They are all very beautiful and intelligent ladies and I can see me wanting to spend a lot of time with all of them.� His grin remains wide.

�I hope that doesn�t mean you�re the �wait until marriage� type John.� Scott puts on a questioning face for the camera.

�Not by any means,� John chuckles more solidly. �Whoever gets to spend this weekend with me will have needed to take her vitamins. I plan on some non-stop action in that bed in there and in every room in this place.�

�Cover your ears children!� Scott smirks into the camera. �After the break, our bachelor John will break the sad news to one of the three remaining ladies. We�ll be right back.�

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�Cherie, Felicity, Julietta,� Scott says their names slowly as the cameras pan over their nervous but expectant faces. They are once again in glamorous eveningwear and all looking ravishingly stunning. There is no need to feel remorseful for any of them. Their looks, intelligence and sense of adventure and fun would be attractive to many men. �John here has chosen one of you to leave the show. John?�

The eligible bachelor picks up the basket of champagne and Hershey�s Kisses and moves to stand in front of the three dazzling ladies.

�This is hard for me,� he stands before them looking more at ease than Monica Reyes would have expected. He seems to really be enjoying himself and ideally getting into just the right roll. Is he thinking that it all is for real and he will get the girl in the end? �I stand here looking at three beautiful and clever women. If I could I would choose all three but that theme would be for a XXX after hours show.� He chuckles and the ladies smile, the tension in the air having been severed for a moment. �Felicity, I�m going to have to let you go.� He hands her the package and then gives her a stiff hug as the tears start to well in her eyes.

Scott approaches and places an arm around her shoulders, leading her off stage.

The camera shows the remaining ladies� happy and laughing faces as they take up vigil either side of the prominent man.

�Ladies and gentlemen, there we have it. Two ladies left and even more fun, games and maybe a little spice to go today.� He looks behind him to see all three chatting away and then back to the camera. �Let�s go and see what�s in store for us today.�

As he makes his way to the threesome the lights become a little brighter suggesting the daytime that it really it. All four sit in the lounge setting, the two men on single seaters.

�Congratulations go to you Cherie and you Julietta.� The camera pans across their more than happy faces. �John, tell us about your decision.�

�Felicity is truly a wonderful person. To put it plainly, in the end I was seeing her more as a sister than a lover.� He shifts a little and leans a little forward in his seat.

�Could that be because she is a teacher and so is your sister?� Scott questions.

�That had a lot to do with it. Don�t get me wrong. I could really be good friends with her. We had the best time at our picnic yesterday.� His eyes were doing well not to look over Reyes� way. There had clearly been a lot of self-talk about getting into the role without creating any suspicion.

�There you have it in a nut shell viewers.� Scott�s smile widened. �Only two ladies and four activities left before you must make your final choice. John, tell us honestly, have you made up your mind yet who will be your Valentine?�

The bachelor smiles that infectious grin to the two remaining women and shakes his head.

�If I could have both ladies now I would,� he chuckles as the ladies quietly talk to one another.

�Stay with us.� Scott secures the camera�s attention. �After a word from our sponsors we come back to find out the slightly amended rules of the game. Things are heating up here in Bachelor2: Be My Valentine�.�

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<Back after commercial break>

Scott sits on the edge of the spa as splashes and giggles can be heard from beside him but off camera. The lighting is medium low being enhanced by a numerous candles.

�Good to see you back. I�m here in the spa room of the luxurious Chantilly Apartment building�s penthouse suite to introduce to you the initial activity of the day. Firstly I�m going to let you in on the small change of plan mentioned earlier. Instead of the bachelor choosing all the activities from the viewers� lists he gets to choose only two, the ladies will be permitted to chose one each of their own. During the break they were each presented with ten ideas selected from you at home and have made their choices. As the program goes on you will get to see what they have in mind.

�On another note, you may have noticed the higher rating put on this final episode so moms and dads get those children to bed because this final episode is not for their eyes.

�Let�s get under way. I�ll let John start the proceedings.� Scott slowly moves away as the camera pans across to the three semi naked bodies in the spa. John is in the middle of the two bikini clad ladies, his hair and face already wet from the water play.

�So Cherie, Julietta, I have asked you here in the spa with me to ask you some intimate questions,� he pauses as the camera makes the most of capturing the girls� surprised faces. �If you are going to be staying with me day and night for a weekend I need to know that I�m going to be doing it with someone who is going to make it to be an unforgettable experience.�

The music is gentle in the background, barely noticeable but adding a touch to the romantic ambiance.

�Ask away,� Cherie�s finger runs a line down John�s arm and he smiles gratification.

�These will be mainly be multiple choice questions but if your answer is different that�s okay to.�

�Bring them on,� Julietta on his other side linking an arm with his.

�Okay, first question: Where would your favourite place be to make love? On a beach? On a soft rug in front of the fireplace? On the back of a motorcycle? In the rain? In the woods on a blanket or in a barn full of hay?�

The ladies think for a while but Julietta is the first to speak,

�If I was to choose one of those it would be in the woods on a blanket and at night. There�s something about being in the open with no one for miles that excites me. The only way I could describe it is raw freedom.�

�And you Cherie? Do you fantasize about the outdoors like Julietta here?� John�s arms spread around both women gently resting on their shoulders.

�I can imagine you John wanting to do it on the back of that motorcycle of yours.� She gives him a gentle nudge in the ribs that sends his lips into a wide grin. �But honestly I would prefer to do something more daring, with the chance of getting caught. Maybe on an overnight train trip under a blanket.�

�Now that�s a novel thought!� John nods slowly and grins.

�Next question: If you could kiss me anywhere to get my blood really sizzling, where would it be? Ears, nape of my neck, Adam�s apple, toes, buttocks, lower back, behind my knees or my inner thighs? Ladies?� John is getting a little too relaxed in the role for Reyes� liking. Is he getting a little too caught up in the moment rather than remembering he is there on a case with her?

�I�d go for the inner thighs,� crooned Cherie. �But not before a romantic candlelit dinner and hopping into a large bed with cool satin sheets.� Her roaming hand goes below the waterline and out of view of the camera. John�s head falls back a moment and his mouth pops open then remembers he�s on national television and snaps back to reality.

�Julietta?� his fingers lightly fiddle with her shoulder.

�I�d like to tease more before going for the obvious.� To demonstrate she lifts her mouth to be level with his ear and gently blows warm air over the ridges and inside. This elicits a groan that becomes more pronounced as she begins placing small kisses on his lobe and then up higher. Never before has she done that to her partner but just knows, call it intuition, that he would melt at the feel.

Before she knows what�s happening he has her is a soft, warm kiss. His mouth opens giving her permission to lodge her tongue there to be joined by his. It�s as though there are no cameras, no eyes watching, they are alone in the security of her own apartment. It brings back the memories from the previous night where they had gone on and on until the brink of having to finish it swiftly with a good hard bang.

�John, we�ve gone to a break,� he hears Cherie�s voice in his ear and her soft touch on his back. Halfhearted their lips depart but their eyes stay locked. There is sudden truth written in John�s eyes, a truth that Reyes has wanted him to see for years. It is only momentary as they are all asked out of the spa to get ready for the next activity. The rest of the questioning will need to wait for later.

   ~~~~~

�Welcome back from the break,� Scott is standing in the grand kitchen with a display of items on the table before him. He is alone. �The three remaining segments are all considered recommended for adults only so I hope those darlings have been put to bed.� He pauses as though waiting for the little ones to leave then smiles before continuing. �The next activity has been chosen by Julietta. If you thought the spa was hot then you�re in store for more.

�You might think that foods such as these should be confined to the kitchen table,� he picks up the items one by one. �Chocolate, banana, mint, peach, strawberries, coconut, to name a few, are becoming more and more items or flavors used in the bedroom. Julietta has chosen to give John a personal massage using the latest in edible massage oils. Let�s take a look.�

<Cut to bedroom>

The lighting is low and John is lying on a towel face down on the bed, dressed only in tight boxer shorts with heart shaped patterns.

There is no conversation but just gentle music as Julietta drips something in her hand and then dressed in a bra and bikini pants for ease of movement, straddles John�s hips.

Each move of hers is slow and deliberate, meant to relax and excite all in one. She begins on the back of his neck using fingers and thumb and then works down along the side of his spine.  When she fills her hands again and then begins larger palm movements over his back from his shoulders they begin their conversation.

�Where did you learn to do that?� Reyes wonders if he remembers where he is. �My shoulders need a little more.�

As she oils her hands again she smiles and from the spine outwards she firstly runs her thumbs along the ridges of muscle and then a few more times, her palms make the same firm, slow journey. Lastly she uses a deep pinching manipulation from his neck and along his shoulder blades to his biceps.

�You have a perfect back for massage John,� she growls in his ear as she leans forward, letting her hands slowly slip down his arms to his fingers. �Now turn over.�

�I do?� Waiting for Julietta to release her hold on his hips he begins his rotation to lie on his back. �No one has ever told me that.�

�It makes me wonder why.� Julietta muses as she once more oils her hands and begins on his exposed chest. Also starting at his neck with her thumbs she gently eases away any tension residue. �You�ve never had a massage like this?�

�Not by a woman,� he stretches his neck back and sighs demonstrating his growing ease at her touch. �In the marines massages were par for the course but they were only meant to release the tension of such a stressful occupation.�

Nimble fingers, palms and thumbs work every inch of his upper torso, particularly working on the areas she sees as his �weakest� points.

�Like that?� she says sexily as her thumbs barely graze his nipples, then with just the right pressure move down his sides as far as where her thighs are straddling him. �So you like the fragrance?�

�That�s not all I like,� he growls pleasure as her hands move their way up the middle of his chest back to his shoulders. Doing so she is totally aware of her hips and groin and how they are tantalizing another region below. With her mouth and lips ready she begins light kisses on his Adam�s apple. Her tongue feels the vibrations of his rumbling throat. Under any other circumstances she wonders if he would allow her to be so forward but when the opportunity arose she knew it was the job for her.

�Hmm, tropical cocktail.� Her tongue licks over his neck and then works its way down making a crooked trail to his chest. �It�s a special massage oil.� She licks spirals around his nipples and knows at that time that he is literally stuck for words. �It�s edible.� Her mouth captures one nipple and she toys with it, flicking it back and forth in her mouth. �There�s also banana flavor.� Her cool tongue traverses his chest to give equal time to its twin. �And chocolate and melon.�

�Keep going.� John manages a pair of words forgetting the camera may still be rolling, but not for long. Julietta had been given a time limit for her on air activity and there were only seconds to go before finishing. As suggested by the director she could use the spare time to really heat up the airwaves.

Traveling down, her tongue licks a circuit of his navel, then her whole body shifts so her mouth has more access to where the audience knows she�s going.

Both sets of delirious eyes are transfixed as her fingers hook inside the rim of his boxers and begin pulling them down.

<Cut to living room>

~~~~~

�Well, well, well, let�s leave them there shall we?� Scott�s smiling face is holding back his desire, and probably the whole network�s viewers� wish, to keep watching the events on the screen provided. �I promised you hot but that�s going a little too far. After all we are on free to air television.� He gives a quick chuckle then stands and slowly walks around the room as the camera follows.

�As you can tell we will need to give our bachelor a breather from his *ahem* tiring activity but after the break we will be back with more. Please stay tuned where we will be talking to Cherie and what she has planned for our bachelor John.�

�

�John?� Reyes carefully locks the bathroom door and moves over to the shower where we hear the water running. �You in there?�

�You startled me Monica. What are you doing in here?� Doggett slightly parts the shower screen and looks out with a small frown.

�Have you noticed there aren�t too many times lately where we can catch up?� Reyes resists the urge to strip off and join him. The moment would be quite pleasurable but quite unprofessional. What is so professional about two FBI agents going undercover on a reality show anyway, she validates? It would probably set a precedent in the Bureau world. No, it would lean his thinking to making his final decision and that would just not be justified. �I can�t see you in the middle of the night any more, there have been suspicions. Have you found anything?�

�Not a thing and it�s beginning to really make me wonder what I�m doing here Monica.� He closes the curtain and continues washing behind the opaque screen. �Why is it I�m the bachelor and not someone else. We could have both gone undercover as part of the crew. Also that way we would be freer to poke around a bit.�

�And I thought you were enjoying yourself,� Reyes chuckles under her breath. �But we wouldn�t be right there in the immediate action. Something could have been missed.�

�You think we still missed anything? Hand me a towel will you?� Doggett takes the towel and is about to exit the shower when Reyes decides to turn the other way to give him privacy. �For god�s sake Monica, you�ve seen enough of me already.�

She blushes at just how far she was carried away in yesterday�s spa and in the bedroom only moments previously. It took two though. He was more than eager to let her get swept away in the moment.

When she believes he is dressed enough she turns back round to see him pulling on a blue faintly checked shirt.

�Wardrobe choose that for you?� She moves over to help him do up the buttons.

�Why?� Stopping what he is doing he just looks at her.

�Because it looks good on you. I don�t often see you in this color.� She leaves the collar undone and then looks up to see how he is watching her with a thoughtful expression.

�Monica,� his voice is low. �Do you know something here that I don�t?�

�I�ve told you everything John.� At that point she can�t not be swept into his gaze. In any other situation the moment would be perfect for a kiss, but they were still on the job and in no way did she think it prudent to sway his ultimate decision between her and Cherie.

Diffusing the moment there�s a timely knock on the door. �Mr. Doggett, you have five minutes.�

�Okay, I�ll be there,� he calls and then turns his attention to his partner. �Monica, you know that after Cherie I have one more activity with both of you before I have to make a decision.� He begins pulling up a clean pair of jeans and tucks in his shirt.

�What is it John?� She reaches for his belt that�s hung over the towel rail.

�I just want to let you know that no matter what I do, for the benefit of the case, it�ll all be acting.� He finishes doing up his belt. �You know I take my job seriously.�

�Promise me you�ll also have a little fun.� Reyes smiles and begins moving towards the door. �Just keep your eyes and ears open okay?�

All she sees is her partner nod and reach for his socks and shoes.

The coast is clear to get back to her bedroom for a little rest before the big finale.

What did Doggett mean about �no matter what I do�? What does he have in mind? Retracing her original steps she is in two minds about what it is he is going to do.

Taking a deep, cleansing breath she reassures herself that if her X-Files partner did in fact have any romantic feelings for her then this situation would be the perfect testing ground.

~~~~~

�Welcome back to our penthouse apartment and to our final episode of Bachelor 2: Be My Valentine. We started with six beautiful ladies and through a careful process of elimination our charming bachelor is left with two. Who will be the lucky lady to spend the whole fully catered weekend with him in this apartment? Will it be the lovely Cherie, the realtor, auctioneer and the single mother of one or Julietta, the police detective and part time yoga instructor?

�With only two activities to go the time is drawing nearer when the ultimate decision will be made. I have with me here Cherie who is about to snag our bachelor through his taste buds. Cherie, tell us what you have in mind for John.�

�Well I�m not one to believe in old wives� tales but I do believe that we can get to a man through his stomach and that�s what I plan to do next.�  Cherie has on a soft pink tie wrap cardigan with white fitted track pants. Her hair is loosely tied back into a long blond braid down her back. She is looking healthy and at ease, ready to take on any challenge.

�You don�t seem to be fazed by that kiss with Julietta in the hot tub,� the compere delves.

�Not at all Scott, I know I have a lot to offer John and one of them is my cooking. It�s a hobby of mine to tinker in the kitchen,� she slowly and confidently nods as she talks.

�So what will you make for us today?� Scott requests.

�That will be a surprise. I�d like to tell John first if you don�t mind.� Cherie smiles.

�With that viewers,� he turns to the camera. �We will be back after the break to see what John and Cherie are going to cook up in the kitchen. Will it be more than just food?�

<After commercial break, cut to kitchen>

All the ingredients are lined out on the charcoal gray granite worktop bench. The kitchen looks as though it is a professional one with all stainless steel appliances and fittings. The theme of charcoal grey continues in the splash back tiling behind the double sink and the marble flooring. Splashes of pinks, burgundy and purples are throughout the kitchen in the form of flowers adding a warmth to the otherwise pristine, everything in its place, room.

Cherie is adding a tablespoon of butter to a bowl when John walks in the room. He looks very refreshed after his shower and has on clean clothes and is freshly groomed. What she also notices is his big smile.

�Good morning John,� she greets him and accepts the welcoming kiss on the lips and the hug, as does the audience. �Hmm, love the aftershave. What�s it called?� She lingers in his arms, taking in his warmth and smell.

�I�m not sure. It was just in the bathroom.� John looks at the bench with all the ingredients for what they�re going to make.

�Then after this we�ll have to find out.� Cherie turns to the bench and reaches for the half cup of sugar. �You John can grate that lemon. We need the rind of one and the juice of two for this recipe.�

�So what are we preparing here?� The bachelor finds a grater and starts his job as though he�s done it many times before.

�It�s a recipe my mother always used to make and can be bought as a packet mix but is so much nicer home made. It�s called Lemon Delicious Pudding.� For a few minutes she beats the butter and sugar mixture until it creams, then adds two egg yolks and stirs with a wooden spoon.

�So why did you choose this recipe?� He�s finished grating and is cutting and juicing the two lemons.

�It�s very tasty plus it always fascinated me how it turns out after it�s cooked in the oven.� She sifts in the two tablespoons of flour and combines everything to a smooth batter, then slowly folds in the milk.

�I�ve never had it before.� He passes over the rind and the juice to be added to the mixture.

�Now you can beat those egg whites until stiff.� Her head nods towards a stainless steel bowl and the metal whisk nearby. That�ll be the final ingredient.�

�So why are you so fascinated with this pudding?� John pulls up his shirtsleeves before using his muscle power on the egg whites.

�That will be a surprise after it�s cooked,� she winks as she finishes mixing what she has in the bowl and then lightly greases an ovenproof cake tin. Busying herself to fold in the beaten egg whites she then pours the cake batter into the oven dish. �John this needs to sit in a tray of water.�

�This one?� He pulls a large deep-sided pan from the array before him and walks over to the sink.

�This needs to cook for about forty minutes.� John places his tray in the oven and Cherie sits her pan in the water. Once the oven door is closed she sets the timer. �What�ll we do while we wait?�

The audience probably thinks massage or hot tub but that�s been done before.

�How about a swim?� John suggests and by the big grin on Cherie�s face she likes the idea very much. Maybe she thinks she will have a chance like Julietta has to become intimately closer.

~~~~~

<Back to living room after commercial break>

�So Julietta, after that John and Cherie kiss in the pool are you still feeling confident that you will be the one John chooses to spend the weekend with him here?� Scott reminds her and the audience. �The weekend starts this afternoon straight after our bachelor�s final decision.�

�I�m fairly confident that we are compatible and John knows that. He�s also felt the chemistry between us.� Reyes smiles gently.

�What do you think he has planned as the final activity?� Scott enquires.

�Do you know?� Reyes leans in with expectant eyebrows raised. All Scott does is a �zip of the lips� sign. �Just tell me, is it something intimate?� His eyes widen and he slowly nods. With each nod Reyes smile grows bigger. �Then in that case I�m a definite winner,� she giggles.

�Looks like the pudding is ready.� Scott faces the front to quickly change the subject.. �Let�s go across to the kitchen and see what is so special about this dish.�

<Cut to kitchen>

�Looks like a lemon cake to me.� John watches as Cherie pulls the pudding from the oven. There is a wonderful aroma that permeates the kitchen.

�It�s no ordinary cake.� She places the dish on a heatproof board and then fetches a clean tablespoon. �I�ll let you do the honors John.�

There are two clean bowls waiting close by for samples of the tasty dessert.

John cracks the golden, crusty top and scoops out some of the mixture.

�I see what you mean? How does it do that?� He places the cake top part in the bowl and then goes for the lemony sauce underneath and pours it next to the cake. He then does the same for the other bowl as Cherie finds two spoons for the taste test.

�I don�t know but it fascinates me every time how it separates out like that. Here, try some.� Picking up a bowl she feeds some of the mixture to John.

�Hmm,� his eyes go wide with delight. �Much tastier that I would have thought. It�s tangy from the lemon rind.

�Thought you might like it.� Cherie smiles from more than just John�s reaction to her cooking.

<Cut back to living room>

It�s just Scott sitting on the couch. Julietta is nowhere to be seen.

�Looks like a success in the kitchen and in the pool. We�ll be back after the break with the piece de resistance, the final activity with both ladies that our bachelor has chosen from all your requests. Then it will be big decision time. Who will be the one to get to spend a whole luxurious weekend for two here in this penthouse? Tomorrow night we will also throw in a Valentine�s Day meal either here in the apartment or at the nearby Tucson House five star restaurant.

�And there is a consolation prize for the runner up. Me!� Scott gives a silly look to the camera and then grins widely and leans into the camera and whispers. �How many of you guys out there would jump at the chance to be in either of these ladies� company? Don�t go away now.�

~~~~~

All Reyes had been told about the final activity is that both girls are not to view the other with the bachelor and that the activity is to last an hour. She knows that it is going to be the hottest yet and mentally prepares for the challenge. As she lies on her bed, she imagines Cherie with John, and what they could possibly be doing in front of the camera.

Even though she strongly believes jealousy is destructive and unwarranted she can�t help feel a little ill at ease imagining John�s hands anywhere but on her own body. Taking a deep cleansing breath she assures herself that whomever John chooses then that is his choice and she will learn to live with that decision, his decision, no matter how painful. What did he mean when he said, �No matter what I do, for the benefit of the case, it�ll all be acting.�?

Had it all been acting with her too?

Mentally she shakes her head and smiles reminiscing over the way her hands felt as they slipped over his chest during the massage. Even through their underwear she could feel him respond as she straddled his hips. For someone who was acting then to be aroused on cue like that was pretty remarkable. Also the kiss in the hot tub, how could he fake that? She had felt as much emotion from him as she was giving.

Whatever is asked of her she will do her best to pull it off. After all, the man in the other room, she had admired from afar for far too long. This case is the perfect vehicle to get him thinking about where his romantic life is leading. Will it be with her?

�Julietta?� There is a knock at the door. She must have dozed off. �Ready in fifteen!�

�Okay, I�ll be there.� Sitting on the edge of the bed she takes a few calming breaths before standing and heading for the shower for a quick rinse. Knowing that the activity is somehow intimate would mean she would like to smell and feel nice for her man. She had already mentally chosen the dress she would wear. It is a red jersey dress that is well fitted from the scoop neck and short sleeves to the hips where it gently flares. If she has to take it off, which she�s hoping for off camera, then there are no nasty fasteners that could detract from the ambience of the moment. Her bikini underwear is simple but brief and her shoes are sandals with two clear bands, all the better too slip them off quickly.

�Julietta, you�re on,� comes the voice from the other side of the bedroom door. Quickly checking her hair in the mirror she feels ready to go on show.

�How are you feeling this afternoon?� Scott and team meet her outside the bedroom door and walk her to her destination.

�I�m feeling good, confident,� she relates truthfully.

�Well you�re looking mighty good,� the compere eyes off her sexy red outfit that shows off her long lean legs.

�Thank you,� genuinely she smiles, a little nervous as to what waits for her behind John�s closed bedroom door.

�Now to remind you and the viewers, only the first ten minutes of the hour you have with John will be televised. The remainder will be time for the two of you to really get to know each other.� They come to rest just outside the main bedroom. �Ready to go in?�

Nervous excitement comes to the fore as she braces herself before turning the handle.

��

Her face lights up in a big smile as she sees her partner sitting up in his big king size bed. The covers are around his hips and his bare chest is exposed. If he�s wearing anything at all then it�s not evident.

�Hi,� she greets him warmly and walks slowly over to the bed. All the way she notices him eyeing her and liking what he sees. The way his eyes open and his lips shift makes her feel very special and almost forgetting the dual cameras that have been placed on two opposing cornices on the ceiling. They are barely there.

�Julietta, you look stunning.� His voice is a low growl and his expression shows no sign of acting. It is all real admiration.

�Why thank you John.� Kneeling on the bed she bends over and their lips touch. She feels a soft hand rest on her lower back as the kiss finds new boundaries. If it weren�t for the cameras she would be asking permission to join him under the covers.

�There�s something I want you to do.� John speaks before the kissing gets out of hand.

�Anything,� she sits back still kneeling on the bed, feeling a little groggy from John�s presence and the kiss that shows real promise of what�s to come.

�Over on the dresser is a glass jar.� She follows his eyes and sees the clear receptacle with what looks like pieces of paper inside. �In it there are six activities that took my fancy.�

Reyes rises from the bed and moves eagerly over to the dresser. Sensing a bit of imminent fun she looks the other way and then delves in the jar for one piece of paper and reads the single word,

��Striptease�. You want me to seductively remove my clothes for you?� Mixed feelings come to the fore. For John she would do anything, but for the cameras she is a little more demure.

�I was hoping it would be that one,� he playfully grins which has Reyes wondering if the other five activities are all the same.

�Okay.� As she agrees, some suggestive music plays from somewhere in the room getting her in the mood to slowly remove her clothes. She wonders how much of the initial ten minutes has expired but decides to go along with the show anyway.

As she moves she imagines there�s some Latin music coming from within and her hips begin spiraling and her arms glide gracefully up over her head as she rotates for John to imagine what�s underneath.

Giving him a glimpse, she provocatively lifts her flared skirt until he can see her brilliantly white stretch lace panties. Seeing him intently watching urges her onward. With each turn she exposes a little more flesh. When the dress is at her waistline she stretches it over her head and flops the fabric on the floor. She�d had the inkling the dress wouldn�t last too long on her body.

Continuing her salsa moves she dances around the bed letting John eyeball her matching lace bra.

�Like what you see?� She bends over him and when he is about to touch she teasingly moves away.

�Very much.� His heavy breathing is evident from any vantage point in the room.

With her back as much as possible to the cameras her hands go to her bra clasp and she unsnaps and just lets it fall from her body. There is an almost audible sigh from the bachelor as she seductively feels over her bare breasts making him want to be the one to touch them.

�Julietta, come here.� His arm lifts up, beckoning her to approach. How could she refuse? With the other hand he lifts the bed covers and summons her to join him.

Dressed just in her bikini underwear she slips off her sandals before slithering underneath until both their heads rest on the same pillow facing each other. There is a lust in his eyes that she has rarely seen. She looks down to his lips and they are inviting hers to join his.

Whether the ten minutes is past or not they kiss deeply and hold each other as though no one is watching.

�John,� her voice is barely evident as his hands roam down her body and pull at her underwear. There can be no stopping her now. She is well and truly under his spell and lets him slip off her panties. Her hands find their way down to discover his own nakedness.

For the very first time they are both in bed together and completely bare.

Doggett looks over to see the red light on the camera and knows it�s safe to act on his feelings if his partner also desires it.

�Monica, let�s make love.� It�s a simple statement but the way he breathes on her face and then kisses her lips makes it all the more profound. With her whole body she screams a �Yes!�.

With a leg over his hip she draws him closer until she feels his willingness between her legs.

�I want this,� she licks first his lower lip and then his upper prior to consuming them both at once. Before long she urges him on top of her, wanting him to show her exactly what he has in mind. Parting her legs brings his hips even closer.

�Are you sure?� He talks into her mouth letting his sweet breath fill her. �The case, the bureau?�

�I don�t want to think about that, I just want you John.� Her hand meanders down between them to encircle his stiff, hot readiness and moves it up and down her own desire. The groan that comes from his throat vibrates on her cheek and becomes louder as she moves him to push inside her. �Make love to me.� Her groan matches his as he thrusts inside.

Moving sensually inside her, his face holds all the emotion of a man in ecstasy. After minutes of fluid, rapturous movements he finally opens his eyes to look at her equally blissful face and smiles.

The look of pure love on his face makes her want to come for him there and then but she takes a few breaths to control her urges. As his thrusts go deeper and are more burning he moves down for another hot kiss. She feels the need to run her hands over his back as proof that he is really above her and making the wonderful love she had only envisaged for all those years. He finally wants her and sees her as a sexual being rather than just a good friend and colleague. That�s what she had sincerely hoped by taking the case.

If anyone on set knew what he or she was doing then they were very quiet. No other sounds could be heard except the hum of breathtaking lovemaking.

Conscious of making her body relax and center on her inner feelings she lets him take her for the ride. Had he also imagined what it would be like to make love to her? The way he takes control excites beyond imagination.

As she feels the buzz of early release her head sinks back into the pillow and she lets him take her over the edge. The air is thick with untold energy as two bodies experience together the physical and emotional rewards that loving sexual coupling brings.

It is only when she opens her eyes and sees that wide smile of his does her heart do an extra leap. She had kept herself for him since Brad. John is the only person in her life she would want to sleep with. Gone are the days of experimenting, she wants only him.

His hot breath falls on her cheek making her smile total satisfaction and he then replaces the patch with a kiss before carefully moves to her side.

For a few minutes they silently connect, each wanting to feel the inner coals simmer as they hold each other close.

Eventually their eyes close, drinking in the deep bodily relaxation that ensues gratifying lovemaking.

��

They only had been given an hour but when Reyes wakes, her instinct is to look at the clock. It�s gone two hours and Doggett is still with her, his face asleep and unusually relaxed. A quick nervous look to the cameras shows that thankful red light. No matter what the crew outside the door think she doesn�t particularly want them to know and reporting on the fact that their relationship had just been consummated in that bedroom.

A single bell sounds somewhere in the apartment giving her the only clue that others are still there.

�John?� her voice comes out and little croaky and she clears her throat. Her fingers trail over his cheek to his jaw and draw imaginary lines with her fingers. Not wanting to wake him too quickly for comfort she kisses his nose and then his lips, just lightly enough to feel that smile creep back.

�What time is it?� Doggett stirs and rolls to his back stretching.

�A little after three.� Reyes does the same, almost feeling her muscles crack from their state of tension. �We fell asleep.�

�No kidding,� Doggett chuckles.  �I�m surprised they left us alone for so long. What happened to the schedule?�

�Maybe they wanted us to have more bonding time.� Reyes� whole face lit up into a smile.

His hand rises up and strong yet soft fingers outline her face as he gazes.

�That was wonderful. I just had to tell you.� The fingers linger on her chin, a thumb gently playing with her bottom lip. �Why don�t you have first shower. I�ll go tell the others that we�re ready to finish this thing.�

�John?� Reyes was quick to chime in. �Can I ask you some things first?�

�Go ahead.� His hand rested back at his side as she fiddled with his chest, looking for the words.

�First of all, that jar over there, what do the other notes say or are they all the same?� Her eyes sparkle with delight.

�That will be discovered this weekend I suppose,� he sends back an equally devilish grin.

�Okay,� she mentions slowly and then her face goes a little more serious. �What did you do with Cherie? What was her activity?�

�You think I slept with her too?� His face also goes sympathetic. �Monica, if there�s anything about me you would and should know is that I�m a one woman guy. I was back in New York with Barbara and I am now.�

On one level she is pleased to hear him say the words. On another she feels a little strange discomfort, especially when he utters the next question.

�Monica, why are we here on this case?� His palm lightly caresses her upper arm as he speaks. �For the life of me, I haven�t turned up one thing dirty, and I�ve tried. Except for that person approaching you and that note I see nothing here that is untoward.�

�Maybe the threat has gone.� Her hand replaces her fingers and runs light circles over his chest. �They have been alerted by something, maybe us and have moved on.�

�Perhaps the fun and deception has yet to continue,� he confides, and then smiles and draws her in for a final kiss. �Go have that shower. I�ll join you as soon as I can. I have some decisions to make and to do that I need to see someone.�

�Who?� Reyes questions as Doggett gets out of the bed to find his clothes.

�Never mind.� He pulls up his boxers and reaches for his T-shirt. �Just a gut instinct.�

Reyes watches as he dresses but her mind is more on her partner�s thought processes than the amazing body that has just made love to her and slept with her. It�s not until he gives her a peck on the cheek and is out the door before she decides to stir.

As she pads to the shower, an inexplicable wave of guilt flows over her body. At the beginning of the case she was all for acting out as a suitor in a television reality show but now it is a little too much reality. Doggett is to choose between her and Cherie. Is it fair that Reyes has given in to her urges to win Doggett�s heart and literally sleep with him? Her compassion goes to the other woman if she only knows and how she would feel if Doggett doesn�t choose her to stay the weekend.

As the water courses over her body there is even more guilt as she knows she has centered on her feelings for her partner so much more than finding evidence of foul play on the set. Doggett has admitted to not seeing anything amiss and she hasn�t really followed up well enough on the extortion attempt and then the threat on the note under her soup bowl, and now what are these new thoughts of his?

The hot water relaxes her body but her mind is still unclear.

Within the hour Doggett would be choosing the woman of his dreams.

How would it all pan out?

~~~~~

There is a slight breeze but the day is sunny and warm. The cast and small crew have set up outside by the rooftop pool. The host and ladies are all clad in swimwear and soaking up the sun while the cameraman and the director make the last minute preparations for the final scene of the show.


�Where�s our bachelor?� Scott calls to the director who looks around him and then shrugs but gets back to work. �Excuse me ladies but I�m going to see what�s holding him up.�

�He�s not usually late,� comments Cherie. �He seems very reliable, a little too much so.�

�What do you mean?� Reyes questions, not expecting a criticism especially so close to the final countdown.

�Is he always so punctual?� Cherie leans her head back getting a little more of the sun on her face. �I mean, after a while it would get annoying.�

�It�s probably engrained in him from his marine days.� Reyes takes up the same stance. �I like my men to be on time.�

�Sweetie,� the director calls to Cherie, cutting off the strange conversation. �Do you have another bikini you can wear? That striped one of yours is flaring on camera.�

Cherie gives Reyes a half smile and then stands to return to get changed. As she heads through the door that�s when Doggett appears dressed in swim shorts and a towel draped around his neck. The two stop to exchange a conversation that is just out of earshot of Reyes. There are a few too many smiles for Reyes� liking and when he gives her a parting kiss on the cheek that�s when she understands that he�s enjoying the show a little past her comfort level.

�Where have you been?� Reyes follows him with her eyes as he sits on a deck chair beside hers. �You didn�t join me in the shower like you said.�

�You�ll have to give me a raincheck on that one.� Doggett twists his body to drape the towel over the head of the chair behind him. �I had an errand to run.�

�What sort of errand?� Reyes is having an uneasy feeling that all is not going to plan.

�You�ll see. Where�s Scott?� He looks around the pool area and to the sliding doors to the inside of the apartment. �Let�s get this thing going. I�m really looking forward to this weekend.�

This disclosure forces Reyes� silence. Her partner is acting unexpectedly making her wonder whether the final segment would go as projected.

�Ahh, here we all are,� Scott finally returns with Cherie in tow in a cherry red bikini from which Reyes notices Doggett cannot unglue his eyes. It�s not jealousy she�s feeling, just confusion, well that�s how she explains it to herself.

�Camera�s ready when you are,� calls the director.

When the little green light shows that�s when Scott starts his opening speech.

�Welcome to the final segment of our Valentines Day Bachelor 2 series. As you have witnessed, John our bachelor began with six beautiful ladies and now is left with two.� He looks across to the women and smiles. �If laws in this country were different maybe he could choose both of you to live happily ever after but that not being the case he is soon to announce the choice that he assures me he�s already made.�

A lump catches in Reyes� throat. She swallows hoping the camera doesn�t catch her nervousness. It is the moment she had been waiting for since Day One. So many things are going through her mind that she blanks out what Scott is reminding the �viewers�. The main phrase that stands out in her mind is John saying he is a one-woman man. He wouldn�t sleep with her and not choose her if she wasn�t that woman.

�And now is the time to announce your decision John.� Scott�s voice once again comes into earshot. �Will it be Cherie or Julietta who will be the lucky lady to spend the whole weekend here alone with you. No cameras or others to bother you. All meals and entertaining will be catered for. Your every whim will be sated.�

Doggett looks from one woman to the other with a non-descript expression, the one she�d seen so many times before on cases. It is purely designed to not let the outside world know what he was thinking inside.

�..

As he opens his mouth to speak, Reyes� heart drops to her feet. She has a very uneasy feeling that all is not going her way.

�I�d love to choose both of you because the decision to select one of you over the other is a difficult one. You are both deserving of someone loving in your lives.� He lifts his feet and rolls over into a sitting position and then stands, walking to a spot between the two ladies. �I have had a lot of fun these four days but I�ve made my final decision and it�s�� He looks from one lady to the other but rests his eyes on one. ��Cherie.�

There is a squeal of delight from Cherie as she jumps out of her chair and into John�s arms.

All the world goes cloudy for Reyes. Did she hear correctly?  Did John just say he wanted to spend the Valentines weekend with another woman?

In the distance Scott is saying something to the camera. Maybe it is a closing speech but she has no interest. Breathing deeply she holds back the tears that are straining to be released. It was all too good to be true after all.

There is a little more commotion and she looks up to see all eyes at the sliding doors and lots of laughter as someone very familiar appears. The laughter becomes louder as the man dressed only in a cloth diaper and wings on his back attached by straps over his shoulders, prances over to the lucky couple. He�s holding a white bow and arrow in one hand. With the other hands he presents them both with a large bottle of champagne.


�As the official Valentines Day cupid I present you with this.� His voice is even acting the part.

�And aren�t we lucky,� Scott looks again to the camera and back to the funny site. �We have a special visit from Walter the Valentines Day cupid.�

He swans around a little more before waving to the still laughing and clapping crowd and then exits the way he came.

All is beginning to make a lot of sense. Reyes has to let out a chuckle at the sight her assistant director dressed as a cupid.

Wanting to be with her own thoughts and noticing the camera away from her she sneaks off and back into the apartment. With no hope just yet of a warm hug from John she decides to just remember by slipping into the bubbles of the hot tub. Laying her head back she smiles despite her uneasy feeling in the pit of her stomach.

John has called her bluff.

~~~~~

An eternity must have passed when she opens her eyes and sees John just watching her from the edge of the tub. When he sees she�s noticed him he gives her a warm smile and then also slides into the bubbling water.

�You�re a devious man John Doggett and you call yourself a one woman guy!� Reyes wasn�t sure whether to be angry with him or happy.

Chuckling, he glides over and places his hands on the rim of the tub and either side of his woman.

��I�m� devious! Monica Reyes is the devious one here.� Deliberately, he takes down a strap of her bikini swimwear and then the other. �You�re the one who thought up the ultimate in seduction techniques.� He helps her off with her bikini top and throws it against a wall. �We won�t be needing this again.�

�When did you find out?� Reyes is enjoying the feel of him stripping her of her clothing. His hands feel over her breasts and she hums enjoyment as he also gives her a light kiss on the lips. After their fill of her soft appendages his hands meander down to her bikini bottoms and begin peeling them from her body.

�I had my suspicions early on but that phony note under your soup bowl did it.� He also throws that dripping wet material as far as they would go. �We�re going to be naked together all weekend Agent Reyes.� He takes her mouth more forcefully this time and then spreads her legs pushing his groin powerfully into hers. His lips still on hers he takes down his swim shorts and hurls them to join the others.

�But what about�.?�

�They�ve all left.� His hard on bobbing between her legs gives her a rush of pure passion throughout her whole body. �We have the place to ourselves. I�m going to punish you all weekend for this prank.� He takes charge and finds her more than willing to accommodate him. Pressing his staff deeply into her causes a deep groan from her throat.

�Promise?� The word comes out as another groan as his thrusts become stronger.

�I�ll more than just promise,� he growls as his strong body bounces off hers. �I�m going to fuck you over and over until you can�t take any more.� His hot breath rebounds off her ear as down below he goes in even more powerfully and deeper, making her legs spread wider than ever. She has never been taken quite so provocatively. The dirty talk is making her body tingle consistently.

�What makes you think I won�t be able to take any more?� She licks down his hot neck each time it is close to her mouth.

�Is that a challenge I hear, Agent Reyes?� He lifts her off the wall and into his lap somehow letting his erection push into her even deeper. That action somehow triggers her G spot and she begins to shudder on his lap.

�That�s what I want,� he breathes in her ear and runs wet kisses to her mouth. As her body climaxes around him he wildly French kisses her. The experience is so uniquely sexy making her come again and again. �Oh Monica!� He groans and thrusts a few more times before holding them both still, letting his load pulse repeatedly into her willing cavern.

Her hands slow down on his back, hugging him, not ever wanting their bodies to break apart.

Doggett�s head slumps forward to rest lightly on Reyes� shoulder and then she feels whisper soft kisses along her shoulder to her ear and then to her mouth.

�So does this mean I�m your Valentine after all?� Reyes had to check, to hear it out of the horse�s mouth.

�Every 2/14 of your life if you want it.� He massages her lips with his own. �I thought I recognized Cherie from Employment staff at the Bureau.�
�..

When she hears the change of topic and the chuckle from his mouth she just has to give him a playful shove.

�That was mean of you John,� she half joked. �Choosing Cherie like that when you knew.�

�Mean of me?� He leans against the edge of the tub spreading his arms out along the rim, one arm behind Reyes. �What did you plan on doing with the footage apart from a good laugh at the office Christmas party?�

�Tell me you didn�t enjoy yourself John, with all those women.� Reyes turns to face him and hovers in the water.

�Which reminds me, where did you find them all?� He watches her as she moves up closer. It has been an eternity since wanting to be this close to him and even though through unusual means he still wants her.

�Tamsen and Justine are from my yoga classes. Cherie I�d met a few times at that caf� where I sometimes go for lunch and the other three are friends of hers.� She goes to straddle her partner and runs her hands along his outstretched arms then back to rest on his shoulders. �By the way, they all jumped at the chance to participate. I wonder why?�

�You were pretty sure of yourself. If it really was a legitimate program do you think it would have been wise to choose you, my workplace partner?� Sliding out from underneath her he goes to exit the tub. �Come on, we�ve been in long enough.� He grabs two robes from the large selection hanging in a recess in one wall of the hot tub room and hands one to Reyes before donning his own.

�All along I was hoping it would be me but I was never sure of your intentions.� Tying the middle of the robe she follows Doggett through the rooms of the penthouse apartment to the opulent main bedroom. �Do we really need these?� Letting the robe drop to the ground she walks over to the bed and flops on the top. �You did say we were going to be naked all weekend.�

�I did, didn�t I!� With that he also lets his robe drop and walks over to join his woman under the covers. �There�s no reason to ever leave this place. While you were sulking in the hot tub I had a look around. We have food and entertainment here to last until next Valentines Day.�

�I�ll let the �sulking� comment go John.� She snuggles up close in his protective arms and smiles in his chest. �When are we going to try another of those activities?� Her head points in the direction of the glass jar with the folded white notes inside.

�If you�re a good girl maybe when I recover from the hot tub.� He kisses the top of her head, then she moves up a little to look into his eyes.

�What? Where�s all that Agent John Doggett stamina I see all the time on the job?� She smiles broadly.

�Hold your horses Monica, it�s been a while since I had sex especially twice in the one day, three times if you count after that massage of yours,� he chuckles and kisses her forehead. �I might just need a little more time to recuperate.�

�We can still have a little fun without sex.� Her face brightens as a hand travels down under the covers. �Oh, I do believe there�s some activity down there.�

�Okay, okay but I still have just a few questions about all this.� His arm brings her in closer. �What about the men in this little charade? Where did you find them?�

�You know it was more than make-believe John. You just needed a nudge in the right direction.�

�A nudge? More like hit by a bus!� he laughs.

�About the men?� A hand fiddles with his arm as she speaks. �Scott�s a budding actor also from my yoga classes and he�s engaged to Cherie.�

�What?� Pulling away from her he looks into her smiling eyes. �I kissed someone else�s fianc�?�

�All for a good cause, Scott understood but still accepted that Cherie would be a part of this.� Reyes moves back to lie on the pillow. �John, how did you break the news to her, that she wasn�t really your first choice?� She hears a small snort and immediately knows that Cherie must have been in on it too.

�A few motorbike riding lessons did trick, but of course she knew she�d be running back to Scott. That�s what I didn�t know.� His arm lies along the pillow above her head making her smile. The whole thing could have easily backfired and pushed him further away when he learned the truth but perhaps he also needed a good reason to initiate a relationship.

Reyes slips out of bed then glances back to her man with a playful grin.

�I�m dying to see what�s in these.� Picking up the glass jar filled with notes, she brings it back to the bed.

�Uh uh,� Doggett remonstrates, taking the jar and placing it on the opposite bedside table. �I still have a few more questions, not to mention I might need more recovery time for any of those.�

�Oooh, that sounds promising.� Once again she is under the covers and snuggling into her beau. �Question away.�

�The director and cameraman, where did they come from, not to mention the cost of everything and this place?� His eyes look all around the vast room with large sliding glass door leading onto a balcony.

�It all started when Cherie and myself were talking about our plans for Valentines Day. It was really all her doing. I suppose she felt sorry for me when I told her that the man of my dreams was keeping his distance.� She leans on one elbow and lifts her body to see him better. �The crew are friends of Scott�s and this apartment belongs to her lawyer brother who is out of the country for two weeks. Apparently he almost choked from laughing so hard at the plan. He let us have the run of the place, even offering to let us stay until he gets back on the 26th.�

�You could have just asked me out you know.� His voice lowers and fingers outline her face as both lovers just take in the closeness they feel.

�And miss all this?� They lightly laugh together and Reyes rests her head comfortably on Doggett�s chest. Her fingers run a line over his hip. �How did you get Skinner to dress up as cupid?�

�I didn�t,� he pauses and snorts. �Well I didn�t know he was going to do that. This afternoon I went to him and said that seeing he was in on the charade he had better make an appearance too. The office Christmas party this year will have a few extra laughs I suppose.�

�Just as well they won�t see what I have planned for this weekend.� She kisses his chest and then reaches over for the well-earned choice from the jar. �Up for it?�

�Pick one and I�ll tell you.� She loves the way she can get him to smile so widely.

Eagerly unfolding the paper she reads,
�Let�s play doctors and nurses��. Reyes� mouth opens and her eyes divert to the impish look on her partners face. �So what did you have in mind for this Agent Doggett, or should I say Doctor Doggett?�

�I think Cherie�s brother must be a bachelor too and with a healthy imagination. Take a look in his closet and you�ll see a very sexy nurse�s uniform. Looks just your size.� The smile goes wider then he adds, �Nurse Reyes, I think you mind need to assist me on my rounds in the wards, we need to test all the beds for comfort and durability.�

�Are you suggesting Doctor what I think you�re saying?� Reyes goes along with the play.

�Let�s start with this one.� He roles her over pinning her to the bed with his warm, solid body and plants a soft kiss on her lips.

�Wait!� Reyes goes to sit up. �I have to dress the part first.� Doggett watches ardently as she heads for the closet and the uniform and decides that the four remaining activities in the jar will just not be enough to last the weekend.

This Valentines Day will surely be the most memorable event in his life, in both their existences.


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