Chapter 6

[Kara sat up] "Wow. Then I need to be at work tomorrow." Kara said.

"I have to be at work tonight, Sunday nights can get a little busy at the restaurant." Cadogan said as he sat up as well.

"Oh yeah, where do you work?"

"Well, I don't really consider it work, I actually own Medwins."

"You own Medwins?!"

Cadogan laughed. "Yes ... on occasion I get a request to cook, but for the most part I oversee the chefs in the kitchen, make sure that they put the special ingredient in the food." Cadogan winked at Kara.

"Special ingredient?" Kara raised an eyebrow.

"Yup."

"And what, may I ask is the special ingredient?"

"I am afraid I would have to get to know you very well to reveal the secret to my success. [Kara blushes] How about dinner tonight?"

"But ... I thought you had to work..."

"At Medwins. Kara, will you have dinner with me at Medwins?"

"Wha ... buh ... I ... I've never been to dinner at a place so nice..." [Kara lowered her head]

Cadogan lifted her chin and looked into Kara's eyes. "Kara, will you go to dinner with me?"

{Well, when he asks like that how can I resist} "Okay, but— I will warn you, I have not been on a date in a very long time, and if things start to get a little awkward, then—"

"Kara, [Cadogan cut in] it doesn't have to be a date, [Kara breathed a sigh of relief] ... yet." Kara looked at Cadogan, dumbstruck. Cadogan smiled confidently. {That little... }

"And what makes you think you will get a second date?" Kara teased.

Cadogan smiled when she said second date, but didn't point it out to her. "A man can dream can't he?" Kara smiled and laughed, shaking her head. {He really is something}

"Careful Cadogan, you'll make my head big." Kara laughed. {If only she knew} Cadogan thought. Cadogan opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted by the telltale scratching on the back door. "What's that?" Kara asked.

"That would be Boris at the door; time for breakfast!" Cadogan moved to get out of bed. As soon as Cadogan said "breakfast," Kara was instantly reminded that they had pretty much slept for a whole day and that she was DYING of hunger. To further her thoughts, her stomach growled in agreement ... loudly.

Cadogan turned to Kara and took in her wide eyes and bright red cheeks, took her hand and said "Don't worry; I will start on breakfast right away. You are free to use the shower while you wait though." Kara nodded her head, and Cadogan went to feed Boris.

Kara rolled her eyes upward and sighed. She wanted to fall back into the sheets and disappear. {That was so embarrassing! Well, may as well go and take a shower.} Kara got out of bed and took off her clothes, laying them down on the bed.

Kara walked over to the bathroom, sighing as she entered. {I can get used to this}

She decided to explore a little more and looked around ... particularly for the water closet. She walked to the back of the bathroom, past the vanity and it was on the other side of the wall. {Hmmm... } She turned around and there was the entry to the shower. {Go figure}

Kara turned on the shower to let it heat up, and double checked that there were towels this time. She stepped in the shower, and let the water soothe her body. She thought about what the night would bring. She had a lot to do until then, and boy was she not looking forward to having to ask Claire for help with what to wear tonight. She may even have to go shopping... {God... }

As Kara stood there, Angelus watched with a smile. {I think she may finally be ready ... though this is only the beginning, and she will go through pain greater than before if she is to overcome the scar on her heart, and truly let another in... }

Cadogan walked into the kitchen and went to the back door to let Boris in. Boris

yipped in delight when he saw Cadogan. "I know boy, sorry I slept all day yesterday, you must be starving." Cadogan said as he scratched Boris' ears. Cadogan straightened up and grabbed the bag of dog food and poured some in a bowl for Boris. He then went to the fridge to get started on breakfast for Kara.

He looked at the shelves, opened drawers, suddenly nervous about what he was going to cook. {Oh wow, that hasn't happened in a long time} Then Cadogan straightened up and went to the pantry. As soon as he opened the doors, his eyes landed on a brown paper bag. {Success!} He skipped over to the fridge, rummaged around and found everything he needed. He was nearly jumping for joy. {No better way to start off a special day than with a special dish!} Cadogan pulled out the pans, and set to work.