Written by: S. Wilhelmina Feenster
NOTE: Story takes place in June 2002, when the air conditioner broke down and Bo and Gabrielle were forced to bare the heat all night.
Scene 1
INT. Bo and Gabrielle's Apartment - Evening
Gabrielle took a shower, put on a comfortable shirt, and got into bed. She tried to get cozy, but tossed and turned a lot. She knew it was going to be a long torturous night. She left the bedroom, went into the kitchen, took a cup, and filled it with ice. Before making her way onto the patio, she stopped to look in on Bo. He too began to toss and turn in his bed. Gabrielle quickly left his room and proceeded to the patio.
Bo looked up at the ceiling wishing he were in Alaska. His mind wondered to a thought that melted his Alaskan dream. He started to picture the kiss he shared with Gabrielle the week before. Bo tried to fight the image, but couldn't. He grabbed his water glass and saw it was empty. Bo got out of bed and headed for the kitchen. Gabrielle caught his eye and he stopped to watch her.
She was rubbing ice all over her body. Bo nearly dropped his water glass.
Gabrielle: Mmmm.
Bo approached her and stopped. His heart was racing, but he couldn't move. He was quite intrigued as he watched her rub ice on herself. Gabrielle let out a sigh, took another ice cube, and moved it up and down her leg. Bo took his water glass and crushed it in his hand. Gabrielle turned around and gasped. She covered herself with her hands.
Gabrielle: Bo, you're awake.
Bo: Yeah, uh, sorry if I--I didn't mean to sneak up on you like I did.
Gabrielle: You just startled me.
Bo: I guess you couldn't sleep either.
Gabrielle: No, this heat is unbareable.
Bo: Well, I'm going to call the guy tomorrow.
Gabrielle: Good.
Gabrielle noticed that Bo's hand was bleeding. She rushed into the kitchen to get him a damp cloth. She gently dabbed his hand a few times with the cloth.
Bo: Thanks, Gabrielle. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Gabrielle: You're alright.
Gabrielle looked into his eyes and both connected immediately. Her hand layed on top of his hand and a powerful force passed through the both of them. It was as if someone was telling them to draw close and take a chance. In that moment, Gabrielle and Bo sank into a deep passionate kiss. Without a word, Bo took her in his arms and carried her to the bedroom.
Gabrielle: Mmm. Bo, I have a better idea.
Bo: What's that?
Gabrielle: How about taking a nice cold shower with me? Or warm.
Bo: [smiles] That would be great.
Gabrielle: I'll draw the water and you get undressed.
Bo: [singing while he undresses]
The bath water came on. Bo smiled and proceeded to take off his boxers. Gabrielle turned on the shower and stepped in. She ran her fingers through her hair and let the warm water caress every inch of her body. Bo grew a little impatient and went into the bathroom. He approached the shower and could feel the steam on his bare skin. He opened the shower curtains and saw Gabrielle running the water through her hair. She looked at him and welcomed him with kisses once he got in.
Gabrielle: [arms wrapped around his neck] I thought you'd never get here.
Bo: Well, I'm here now.
Their friendly little love kisses turned into deeply burning ones that could melt anything that got in it's path.
Gabrielle rubbed her hands on his shoulders and back. They continued kissing as the water rushed down their trembling bodies.
Scene 2
Bo came out of the bedroom wearing only his solid black boxers and sporting a huge grin. He sat on the couch and let out a happy sigh. Gabrielle stepped out of the bedroom wearing a white robe and her hair was pulled back in a pony tail. She walked to the couch and smiled at him.
Bo: [smiling] Come here. [motions for her to sit on his lap]
Gabrielle sat on his lap and buried her head in his chest. He gently kissed the top of her head and wrapped his arms around her.
Gabrielle: Bo, as much as I want to be close to you right now, it is dreadfully hot for cuddling at the moment.
Bo: Oh, yeah. [takes his arms away from her]
Gabrielle: Of course, I do know a way of keeping cool.
Gabrielle went into the kitchen and brought out another cup of ice. They stood outside on the patio. She took off her robe and wowed Bo with her silky black laced nightie. Then they took turns rubbing ice on one another. Bo went first. He let the ice glide across her back and down her arm. Taking her hand, he kissed it softly and proceeded to climb the slippery ice to her neck.
Gabrielle: Oh, Bo, don't stop.
From there, he kissed her neck and took in her natural fragrance, which Max Holden had once described as smelling like "tropical flowers, an orchid...deep and exotic." She quickly whipped around, facing Bo, and kissed him. The ice was starting to melt in the cup, so she put her hand in it and rubbed cold water on his chest. Then she kissed his chest and ran her fingers through his hair.
Bo: Gabrielle?
Gabrielle: [looking into his eyes;smiling] Yes, Bo?
Bo: I want to make love to you right now.
Gabrielle: [caressing the back of his neck] So do I.
They moved into a soft gentle kiss, he carefully picked her up, and carried her into the bedroom where they made love...etc...etc...and infinitum.
The End