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The beach

Jac put her phone down. She was a bit stunned but happy. What am I going to wear?
Checking the weather forecast she picked out cropped jeans and a plain white t shirt with red collar and cuffs. White converse boots completed her outfit.
Jac went to bed leaving her hair wet and naturally wavy. She was like a kid on Christmas Eve, struggling to sleep because of excitement and waking early.
She was ready and waiting by 9.30am. It gave her time to wonder what was going on? They'd not been themselves all week and now he wants her to go on a dog walk. She gave up trying to work out Adrian Fletcher and just tried to revel in the fact that she was going to spend the day with him.
At 10am on the dot, Fletch rang the doorbell
She opened the door smiling.
"Hi" he grinned
"Hi"
God he always looked so good out of work I mean who looks that good in faded jeans and a plain navy t shirt. She tried not to notice his tanned forearms and focussed on the small dog at his feet. She bent down to fuss him
"And you must be Mac" he nuzzled her hand
"You ready?" Fletch asked
"Yes let me just get my bag"
The beach was about 30 minutes drive away and they were soon on the sand throwing balls and sticks for Mac, sometimes into the sea.
Fletch was almost floored by her as the wind whipped her wavy hair, her cheeks rosy from the fresh air and the laughter that was so rarely heard at work. She looked younger, not in pain, beautiful.
"Hey I think it's your turn to throw "Jac said as Mac dropped the ball at her feet again, looking at her excitedly
He chuckled "I think you've made a friend Jac"
"Anybody will be your friend if you tickle their tummy"
Firmly pushing that image out of his head he threw the ball.
"There's a pub along the bay fancy lunch?" he asked "my treat"
"Oh well how could I resist then. Do they serve lobster?"
He playfully punched her arm
"Hey I am just a lowly nurse not Rockefeller"
Jac turned him to face her
"Don't ever let me hear you describing yourself as a lowly nurse again. You're so much more" she said suddenly serious
Fletch blushed and cleared his throat embarrassed but glowing inside
"Come on let's get to the pub" he said softly