Rachel walked slowly back to the apartment thinking about everything. She thought about her night with Richie and even the somber note of the conversation with Aaron couldn't keep a smile off her face. It was wonderful, but she had to stop herself. They were just friends. Very good, intimate friends.
She climbed the stairs rather than using the elevator and snuck back into the apartment as quietly as possible. She made her way back to the bedroom, smiling a little more when she saw Richie still there. After stripping down to her underwear, she carefully climbed back into bed, hoping not to disturb him.