After Paul, Rita found it incredibly difficult to trust people. Except for you.

She didn't know how but you just—... crumbled down the walls she forced herself to build. Whether it was your charming smile, your awkward attitude, or your oddly flirtatious words, she was captivated. She took her time to get to know you, though, to let you in her life, yet she was sure you were different than her ex-husband —so she eventually allowed herself to surrender to you.

Despite your overwhelmingly busy job, she loved you.

Tonight, she left Astor and Cody with a baby-sitter back at home so she could spend some alone time with you. Hearing you talk about your work stuff was always something she liked —she enjoyed seeing you ramble about things you were passionate— yet she needed something more. After a stunning dinner and a nice movie, the two of you were now sitting on the couch as you described your day.

While humming and nodding along to whatever you were saying, she suddenly straddled your lap and placed her hands on your shoulders; the look of surprise forming on your face being something she adored seeing. "And then what happened next?" She innocently asked, sliding one of her soft hands down to your belt —fidgeting with the buckle—.