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Scott grins and returns Katie’s kiss, giving her and extra little squeeze. “Alright then, come on.”

Helping her up and into his car, he takes her back to her home. Getting into the driveway, he stops, knowing she can make it the rest of the way on her own.

Reaching over, he takes her hand. He would ask no questions, but he was open. “I’m here for you, Katie…if you ever need to talk.”

Bidding her goodnight with one last kiss, he lets her go, making sure she’s inside before pulling away.


Morning…

Scott gets into work early, not looking forward to setting up several new computers, but ready to start the day nonetheless.

Stopping by Katie’s cubicle first though, he deposits the bouquet of flowers on her desk, leaving a handwritten note.

“Just because.”


Jason shuts off his pickup and gets out, making his way slowly into work. Last night had been a restless one. He’d been exhausted, but his mind had been too active to sleep. He would have called in sick today, but Reese had mentioned the possibility of a new case for him, and he wasn’t about to turn that down. He was good and ready for something other than paperwork.

Getting inside and down the elevator, he says hi to Nate and Laura, and cocks his head to look down the row of cubicles. Spotting Katie, he gives a little wave, then continues his route to his office, Trooper right behind him.