My first day at work. Wow, what a big step for me! As I'm waiting for the elevator, I'm joined by two men. I don't look a them but I know they're both staring at my casted foot. Why does a casted person draw so much attention and stares from others? Actually I can't blame them, I'm probably guilty of the same thing myself.

I slowly hobble in the elevator, followed by the men who have now resumed their conversation. I get out on the sixth floor and crutche down the hall to the prosecutors' offices. I hit the buzzer, hoping Jessica, the receptionist will open the door for me.

«Miss Bailey, what a pleasure to see you! How are you?» Jessica asks as I come in. «I'm doing much better, Jessica, thanks for asking. It's good to be back at work, I can tell you that much. Any messages for me?». «Two actually. I've put them on your desk. Do you need help? » she asks a bit worried. «No, I'm fine thanks» I reply, hobbling slowly towards my office.

I open the door to find a huge bouquet of flowers on my work table. The card reads «To one fine prosecuter and a hell of a good friend». My colleagues certainly have found the nicest way to welcome me back. My smile widen when my eyes catch the extra chair behind my desk, a big fluffy pillow resting on it.

«How does it feel to be back?» Sid asks behind me. A bit startled, I turn around on my crutches. «It feels great. You know what's funny? The last time I was here, I couldn't wait to get home for a romantic dinner with Tom. Now, you'd have to call the local sheriff to make me leave...» I say smiling. «Well, that's the spirit. But don't just stand there, here come and sit down» Sid tells me.

I hobble behind my desk and slowly sit down. Sid grabs my crutches and leans them on the wall right behind me. «Would you mind giving me a hand with this cast?» I ask him. I put my hands under my knee while Sid gently takes my casted heel in his hand. Carefully, he props up my leg on the pillow. «That was so thoughtful of you Sid» I say, refering to the extra chair and the pillow.

«Anything to make you feel more comfortable, my dear. Well, I better let you go back to work. Do you need anything before I leave?» Sid asks me. «Actually, can I trouble you for some water? I have to take my medication». «No trouble at all» he replies nicely.

The pills help for the pain and I'm able to concentrate on my work. I'm reading one of the many depositions when I hear a knock on the door. I look up to see Angie standing in the doorway. «Hello Miss Bailey. Welcome back» she says with a warm smile. «Thanks Angie. It is good to be back believe me». «Yea, you had it rough the last two weeks. How's your leg now?» she wants to know. «Much better. I'm still experiencing some pain, but nothing like the first days. It's my hands that are hurting now » I say giving a look at the crutches behind me.

Angie and I try to work on the Ferguson case but as soon as word gets out I'm in the office, people start to come by to see how I'm doing. The day goes by too fast and at 5 o'clock sharp, Tom calls me to say he's downstairs waiting for me. I argue with him that I'm not ready to go home yet, but he insists, telling me that I shouldn't do too much on my first day at work. My leg is hurting, but I don't want to admit it to my husband. I just want to regain my independance...

«Hi honey. How was your day?» Tom asks as soon as he sees me come out of the elevator. «OK, I guess. I could have used some extra hours...» I reply a bit frustrated. «Remember what the doctor told you, you have to take it easy for a while» Tom reminds me. «Take it easy! Take it easy! What do you think I've been doing for the last two weeks? Did I go skydiving or horseback riding lately? All I do is sit in bed and reassure pepole I'm not going to break every time I get up on my crutches. God, I can't take this anymore...» I say almost screaming.

I look at my husband and I know right away that I've hurt him. What's the matter with me? Why am I lashing at the person I love most on this earth? «Oh baby, I'm so sorry. I just want my life back...». Tom takes me into his arms and hugs me. «It's OK. I can't pretend to know what you're going through, but I know it's not easy. Come on, you are a very strong lady, you can beat this...». Tom kisses me and I feel a bit better.

Back at home, Tom cooks me a wonderful meal. After dinner, we relax on the couch, with my casted foot resting on his lap. He rubs lotion all over my toes while watching a ball game. Strangely, I find this gesture very sensual and my desire for intimacy comes back in full force.

«I think I'll turn in, sweetie. Can you help me to the bedroom?» I say, not letting on I have a secret plan. Tom gets me my crutches and helps me balance myself on my good foot. I hobble slowly in the hall and once in the bedroom, I sit down on the bed. I put on one of Tom's shirt and my husband then safely places my broken leg on the stack of pillows. «Sleep tight, my love» he says, kissing me on the cheek. «Will you be coming to bed soon?». «Yeah, I'll just watch the end of the game» he says as he leaves the room.

Twenty minutes later, he's back in the bedroom. I see he's moving quietly, trying not to wake me. «You don't have to be too quiet, I'm not sleeping yet» I say to Tom. «What's the matter honey? Is your leg hurting?» Tom asks. «No, my leg is just fine. Why don't you turn on the light and I'll show you what's the matter» I tell him. Tom turns on the lamp on my nightstand. His eyes widen when he sees me half naked. I've unbuttoned my shirt and opened it up so he can have a clear view of my body. «I think it's time to get back on the saddle again sweetie» I say in my bedroom voice. «Are you sure? The last time was a total disaster... I'm afraid to hurt you again».

«Well, I'm laying in the middle of the bed now and I thought I could use only one pillow instead of the usual three. Maybe it'll help...». Tom lifts up my injured leg, grabs two pillows and throw them aside on the floor. Before lowering my leg, he kisses the toes poking out of the cast. He gets undress and joins me on the bed, on my right side. «You OK? Promise me you'll tell me if I'm hurting you in any way». «I've never been better, sweetie. I want you so bad Tom» I say, looking deep into his eyes.

Tom gently bites my erect nipples while his hand is slowly caressing my body. His touch sets me on fire. It's been so long since my husband has touched me this way. We kiss pasionatelly and I'm quickly getting excited. Tom is slowly rubbing my clit with his fingers and I'm breathing harder. He then lowers his head to my secret garden and he's now teasing me with his tongue. I can't take this any longer, I want to feel Tom inside me right this minute.

«Take me baby. Please, do it now!» I beg him. I don't have to ask him twice. Tom slowly penetrates me, careful not to bump my broken leg. «It's OK sweetie. Everything's all right» I whisper. This is heaven... We both unleash the passion that has been building inside us for the last three weeks and it feels wonderful. Tom has always been a great lover and tonight, he again fulfills all my expectations and more... We both climax at the same time and when it's all over, we are left panting.

«Wow Tom! You were wonderful!» I say. My husband looks at me with a smile and caresses my cheek. His hand is slowly lowering to my private parts again. «Don't you go there big boy... I think we've had enough for now. I have to keep my strength if you want some more tomorrow night» I tell him.

My leg is now throbbing from making love and Tom sees it in my face. «Can you put my leg back on the pillows sweetie?». He gets up and very carefully, he props up my casted leg on the pile of pillows. With his hands, he rubs the ankle area of my cast. «You look so beautiful, you know that?» Tom says. He comes back to bed and I craddle into his arms in a loving embrace. I feel so protected when he's around. «I love you Tom». «Love you too honey».