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Nolan was heading out of the office when he saw Sam at her desk reviewing records to help him with some of his current cases. He stood there just watching her work, he felt it unfair that he got to go home at a decent time and she was always stuck behind. There was nothing pressing at home, no one waiting for him so why not stay and help her out?He took out his phone and ordered Chinese then went to Sam's office he cleared his throat "Oh hey did you need something?""Actually I decided to stay and help you, I ordered dinner from The Golden Palace"She gave him a sweet smile "Thank you Nolan, I appreciate you but this time don't steal all the cashews"He chuckled and nodded "Agreed. So how was your day?"It was funny Sam and Nolan had spent a lot of time together every single day but it didn't mean they knew how the other one was mentally or emotionally. "It was stressful but I'm happy it's almost over" she answered passing him a few files.He took a seat across from her and began opening files and making notes "So what would you say the high point of your day was?" he asked."Our guilty verdict this morning, he deserves to rot in prison hopefully Alyvia Alveraz's family will start to heal now that they know her killer is in for life"Nolan nodded "And what would you say was the lowest point of your day?""My heel broke off one of my new shoes and I slipped down the bottom of the staircase and hurt my feet""That's awful Sam, you know I'm really good at foot massages""Oh yeah? You want to rub my feet? Can you do that and help me sort through all this information?""Sure, I can trust me I can"Her lips pursed into a smile "Well, alright I won't say no to a foot massage especially if it's a good one""You wouldn't happen to have any lotion would you? Something moisturizing"She went into the middle drawer of her desk and grabbed out a tube of hand cream "Perfect" he stood up and moved the chair to beside the desk then patted his lap for Sam to put her feet up. Sam backed her chair out and turned it so her legs could stretch to Nolan's lap. He reached for the lotion with one hand while turning the page with the other. She watched him with amusement he was really going to attempt to massage her feet while looking over records, one of two things was going to happen he'd either get so lost in the paperwork and do a half ass massage or he'd get so into the massage (which she secretly hoped he would) he wouldn't contribute much to the work.Nolan unwound the cap of the lotion and squirted a nickel sized amount onto his palm then rubbed his hands together to warm it up before applying it to her foot. He handled her foot with care working the lotion in with both hands Sam let out a little moan of approval "You weren't lying""No, actually an ex-girlfriend taught me how to properly rub a woman, not just the feet but all over the body"Sam wasn't too surprised to find that Nolan was great at caring for others, he always was empathetic but she loved even more that he took the time to learn how to touch a woman, it made her wonder about what else he was taught. His phone buzzed as it was Doordash letting him know the dasher was on their way to the restaurant to pick up the food "Who was it?" she asked "Oh nothing just checking on our order, do you like it rough?"Sam's eyes nearly popped out of her head as she looked at Nolan strangely then she understood why he said that remembering her foot was being rubbed "Oh um not really rough but apply more pressure""Got it""So why'd you ask me about the high and low point of my day?""It's something we used to do when I was a kid, my mom always would ask us at dinner time. I haven't done it in a while just thought it'd be nice"Sam offered him an affectionate smile "I think that's a nice thing to do with your children, you should do that when you have kids."He glanced up at her and their eyes met it was funny that she mentioned children he was thinking what if they had a couple or three? "Why'd you want to stay and help me Nolan?""You looked swamped and I know you probably feel under appreciated so here I am""You care if I feel appreciated?" they were in a delicate dance together now Sam could tell in Nolan's eyes there was attraction but would she be able to get him to admit it?"Of course I do" he answered pressing his thumb into her sole and rubbing it upward her eyes closed and she took a deep breath "Remind me to send your ex flowers"He smiled "If you'd like when I'm done with your feet I can work on your neck and shoulders""You're spoiling me""You deserve it, you put in a lot of hours and you work your ass off"She blushed slightly at his praises he then began paying attention to her toes "You know I've never had a boyfriend do this for me, they all expected me to do this for them""Sounds like you don't pick the good ones""Oh yeah? How come you and the ex who taught you this aren't still together?""She gave up her legal career and moved to Vermont to a yoga retreat""How long did that relationship last?""Six months. She was one of the best girlfriends I ever had but I wasn't ready to give up my career we'd still be together if I had of""So for the right woman would you give up your career?""Definitely""Say she wanted to have children but she didn't want to give up her career would you stay home and take care of the kids?"Nolan smiled and looked her in the eyes again "Yes, for this certain special woman I would""You're saying that now in front of me but I'll bet if a man asked you the same question you'd say no""You really believe I'm that kind of man?"Sam shrugged she thought that about most men at least in her dating experience "Seriously?" he asked his mouth dropping open she gave him an apologetic expression "It's just in my experience...""More from your awful choice in men?""Hey there were some good ones they weren't all dicks"His phone chimed he looked at the screen it was his dasher saying they were on their way "Food will be here soon""Good I'm starving I missed lunch today I was swamped""Why didn't you tell me? I could've helped you out sooner""Do you care about me Nolan?" Sam asked though it was quite obvious but she wanted to hear him say it "Of course I do""Is it because you'd be lost without me?""Yes" his quick answer surprised her she was just joking "This feels more personal than professional" she took a brave step forward.He didn't say anything he just flipped a page over and finished up with her foot she went to put them down but he grabbed them and pulled them back to the center of his lap "You should keep them elevated your ankle was a little swollen""That's probably from the stairs...are you going to say it or do I have to keep poking at you?" her stomach was in knots he really kept the suspense going."Say what?""Ugh Nolan! Dammit! Are you attracted to me?"He looked her dead on with a smile "What'd you think?"She let out an exasperating sigh and tilted her head back "Grr you're making this so difficult""I know but enough fucking around, I am very attracted to you Sam and I have been for some time. I mean do you think I've given other ADA's foot massages?" he finally confessed and it set her heart ablaze."I don't know do you?""Hell no that could constitute sexual harrassment"She laughed "Well, I'll consider myself the lucky one""So what'd you say after we finish up here would you like to go for a drink?""I will if you're buying""Deal..."