**Sorry for the delay in the updates on this story. I don't know why this one is so hard for me to write. I'm sorry! Please read and review!**

Upon arriving back home, Juliana let herself have a little breakdown. What the hell was she thinking? She grabbed her phone and called Randy.

Randy answered after a few rings, "Hey babe. Are you doing ok?"

"Yeah…no…kind of. I just…I don't know what I was thinking. So, I'm going to soak in a hot bubble bath, maybe let myself have a glass or two of wine and relax. Tomorrow I'll be busy sending out my resume and job hunting." She replied sounding bummed out.

"You have a ton of talent. You were sick, nobody should expect you to be perfect, you're human." Randy replied. "I'll be home tomorrow. And I'll take you out on the town and show you just how much of a winner you are in my book."

"Thanks Randy. Good night."

"G'night babe." Randy replied as he hung up. What she didn't know was that he was already at the airport. He would be boarding a plane in about twenty minutes and would be arriving home soon.

Juliana poured herself a glass of wine, ran a hot bubble bath and soaked. It was time to bring her life back to normal. She would put her resume online and begin networking again. Just this time, she would probably be asked about Idol.

She got out of the tub and made her way to the bed. She was exhausted. And soon she fell asleep.

Hours later, Randy slipped in quietly. He wanted to surprise her. He couldn't wait to see the excitement on her face.

He snuck up the stairs and smiled as he saw the light on in the hallway. He stepped as lightly as he could as he went into her bedroom.

Randy stripped down and carefully pulled the covers back. He slid into bed with her.

Juliana's eyes popped open and she froze.

Randy put his arm around her and pulled her close and began kissing her shoulders.

"Please…take whatever you want…just don't do this." Juliana whispered with tears streaming down her face.

Randy stopped, "Jules, it's me, Randy."

"WHAT?" She cried and jumped up. Then she looked at him, "What are you doing here?"

"I was trying to be romantic." Randy replied sitting up. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean…"

"Romantic? Jesus Randy you scared the shit out of me." Juliana said nervously.

"I didn't mean to scare you. I just thought this would be sweet since you were so sad." Randy said reaching out to her hand. "I didn't mean for you to think I was your Dad or your ex."

She shook her head, "I didn't think that either! I'm screwed up, but not that bad. I thought you were a burglar or a rapist, But I didn't think that."

Randy threw his head back, "I'm sorry! I just wanted to be sweet. That's all. Now let's get back in bed and I'll try to cheer you up…again"

Juliana smiled, "You still want to fool around after all of this?"

He laughed, "Hon, I'm always in the mood. Are you kidding?" And he pulled her close and kissed her. "Besides, it's been awhile since we've been intimate and I think we need to change that."

She smiled, "I'm sorry I freaked out."

Randy kissed her again, "I'm sorry I scared you."

Then he laid her down and made love to her. Without scaring her this time.

Randy woke up to the sun streaming through the window. He reached over and went to put his arm around her, but she wasn't there.

He got up and pulled on his sweat pants and headed downstairs.

There was Juliana sitting at the table with her laptop and a cup of coffee. She looked up and smiled, "Morning sunshine." She said with a smile.

Randy leaned down and kissed her, "Morning sexy. What are you up to?"

She took another sip of coffee, "Putting my resume out there and seeing what kind of positions are available."

Randy winked at her, "I know a few positions that are available."

"Ha Ha funny. Those won't pay my bills."

"They could…" He teased.

"Good Lord Randal." She laughed. "It's almost 11, wanna shower and go out to lunch?"

"Sounds good to me." He said as he went and poured himself a cup of coffee. "Want to come with me this weekend?"

Linnea shrugged, "We'll see. I haven't been home in so long, maybe it'll be good for me to be home and work through all of the legals surrounding Nana's estate."

"Alright, I'm going to shower." Randy said kissing her cheek.

By the time Randy was done in the shower, Juliana was dressed and ready to go. He quickly got dressed and they headed off.

They were talking and laughing when Randy stopped, "Is your phone ringing?"

"What?" She asked. Then she dug through her purse, "Hello?"

"Is this Juliana Ferguson?" the male voice asked.

"This is."

"My name is Charlie Robinson and I'm calling on behalf of Capitol Records." He said. "I wanted to touchbase with you because we are very interested in bringing your sound to our label. Would you be available to fly into Nashville and meet with us sometime in the next week?"

Juliana was shocked. "Umm…sure! I'm available anytime."

"Great, I'll have my assistant make the arrangements and we'll email you everything you need to know. I look forward to meeting you."

"You too sir, thank you." She hung up the phone and screamed.

Randy jumped, "Jesus Jules, what?"

"That…that…that was someone from Capital Records. They want to meet with me about possibly signing me to their label. He's making arrangements to fly me to Nashville."

"Oh my God Jules! That's great! Congratulations!" He said happily. "Lunch is now to celebrate."

They went to their favorite restaurant and celebrated. "I can't believe it! I don't know what to say. Or what to think." Juliana replied.

"Go with it. Have fun. You never know where it'll take you." Randy said squeezing her hand.

"You are so supportive. Thank you. God, you have really changed." She said running her thumb along the top of his hand.

Randy smiled, "You're right. I have. I'm not the same guy anymore. And it means so much to me that you see that. And have given me a second chance. And I will be here for you anytime you need me." And he leaned across the table as he kissed her.

Juliana looked into his eyes, "I love you Randy."

He looked taken aback, it was the first time she had said those words. "I love you too Jules. Let's finish lunch and then have a date night."

She smiled, "That sounds great Mr. Orton."

**What's going to happen with the meeting in Nashville? Will they offer her a contract? How will Randy and Juliana's relationship do if they're apart so much? Please read and review!**