Romancing Dr. Bailey

Love Come Down

"Yesterday was so much fun," Miranda Bailey told her boyfriend as they got into his car. Tucker had come and picked up Tuck and Ben drove Jaz home after breakfast that the three of them cooked together while she slept in.

"Today's gonna be fun, too," Ben said pulling out of the driveway. She put her hand on the steering wheel. "What's wrong? Did you forget something?" The surgeon shook her head. "Then what is it?"

"You've done so much for me, anything else would be too much."

Ben licked his lips. "I do it because you deserve it."

"You deserve it, too," she argued.

"And when my birthday comes up, I expect the royal treatment."

"Come on, now. I'm serious."

"I am, too." He put the car in park and turned to her. "Before you, I was going through the motions. I was content and not challenging myself. I was falling off. Then I met this woman and she... you... you make me laugh and push me and call me out on my crap. I didn't know I needed you, but I did. I'm so happy that we're here. So, if getting a body scrub or with you or having fun with your son and my niece keeps your happy, puts a smile on your face. I'm doing it. No questions."

Miranda focused on the brown in his eyes to keep from bawling. "Okay." He took off down her street. Thirty minutes later, they arrived at an elegant hotel. "Here?"

He nodded. "I know you have to get back to work tomorrow, but one night in this hotel will have you refreshed and alert and feeling... so good." Miranda's body tingled as he spoke.

They checked in and Miranda flopped on the bed. "I love this room," she squealed. "And the view of the city." She stood at the window.

"Our spa day begins in an hour."

"You're doing it, too?" Her face was colored with amusement.

"Of course."

"I thought you were kidding." He shook his head. "They said we should dress loosely." Ben took off his jeans and pulled on a pair of shorts. "Because we have to get naked."

"Oh, really?" He came behind her and put his arms around her stomach. "Naked."

"Yes," she said kissing his cheek and breaking the hold he had on her.

After going downstairs into the private spa suite, Ben and Miranda changed into the robes that were hanging in the lockers and followed the instructions on the card that accompanied the items. Once finished, they were told to relax for twenty minutes in a cozy room where ambient music was playing. They each sat in their own chair with their eyes closed. "Is this the spa?" He asked with a loud laugh.

"Shhh!" She giggled behind her hand. "And, no, we're just getting... seasoned."

He looked over at her, his eyes low. "Kiss me."

"You're too far away."

He got up and rearranged his chair so that they were facing each other. "Now?" He leaned in and she met him, lips ready. Miranda touched the side of his face and kissed him softly, pulling away after only a few seconds. "Wow."

"Ma'am, sir, My name is Kim, are you ready for your pedicures?" A woman asked arriving in the doorway. Ben helped Miranda up and they followed Kim to a balcony where they stared at the mountain. She reached out for his hand and he grabbed it.

"I know I've said this before, but I love this view," she said.

"I knew you would," he replied softly.

Soon after they were finished, they were taken into a room. "Your robes please," Kim requested. Miranda blushed as she avoided eye contact with Ben as they laid down on their respective massage tables. "Miranda, I'll be working with you. Anya, will be working with your husband."