Unexpected

Friday

Some people are happy when it's Friday. It's just an ordinary day for Hannah. On this job, you're available 24/7, holidays and all. Looking at the mirror, she can see her tired eyes, dry hair, and even a start of a pimple! Great! Just great.

Arriving at the office, she sees smiling people. Huh, we must have gotten new info from Rainier Boothe's bug the way people are smiling.

At her work station, Noah has the similar smile. "Hey, what's up?" she greeted.

"Higher-ups are happy with the progress we're making on our cases lately that they've given mostly everyone the rare weekend off. Of course, there's still skeletal staff and we're still are on-call in case…" Noah beams.

"Wait, we? Including us?"

"Yes, and including the team. Patricia told them the news an hour ago." "What's your plan for the weekend" replied an excited Noah.

Hannah didn't know the answer. It's been a long while since she planned a Friday night or a weekend actually. "I'm sure I'll think of something. Enjoy."

She skimmed her phone's contacts noting her college best friend, an ex co-worker, and her dad. She texted her dad if she could see them tonight. His reply was fast. He's taken her mom on a lake date but he is willing to cancel it. She instantly told him not to cancel and will just see them later. Ok tonight, it's just me, wine, and a book.

When her apartment elevator dinged and opened up, she's surprised to see the hallway full of neighbors in party hats and there's a lot of dancing teenagers. Elaine approached her and asked her to join them and have cake. It's Chessie's 16th birthday hence the gathering and giggling dancing teenagers. Hannah begged off and said that she'll be having an early night. Her neighbor was disappointed but understood and promised to keep the noise to a minimum.

Once inside, she showered and chose her most comfortable tank top and jammies. She opened the wine, poured in a fancy glass. She's reaching for her e-book reader when a knock interrupted her. Must be Elaine with a slice of cake.

Opening the door, she was shocked to see McG standing there in his Army shirt, camo pants, hands in his pocket and the most gorgeous smile. "Sgt. McGuire, what are you doing here?" she held on the door.

"So formal. Told you the name is Joseph or McG, beautiful." he countered.

"Ok McG, why are you here?" suddenly conscious about her outfit. McG doesn't seem to mind though. He gave her an appreciative glance.

"I'm here to ask if you are willing to go out for dinner. May I come in or do we give your neighbors something to talk about?" Yup, her neighbors and guests are looking alright, especially at McG.

"Ok come in. Where are the others?" She asked closing the door.

"Well, as soon as we got the all clear, Preach went home to see his daughters, Jaz tagged along. Amir, I don't know where because he couldn't get away from me fast enough. Top's somewhere practicing his lone wolf act".

"Have you seen your mom?" she inquired.

"Yes, dropped by the hospital this afternoon. She was surprised and happy to see me" McG continued on.

"How did you even know where I live?" Hannah suddenly asked distancing herself from him.

Scoping her apartment, McG nonchalantly "I may or may not have charmed a certain blond from HR."

She stilled when she heard his answer and hastily replied "Why aren't you at her doorstep then Sgt.?" Her voice's a little higher and irritated than normal.

Immediately McG turned to her "Woah, hey, let's back up." Holding her hand, "I meant Charlie, the 6'2 full bearded muscly blond guy. He owes me a favor. Are you jealous?" McG waiting for an answer.

Hannah blushed. "No I'm not. " Looking away she realized I totally am! Heck where did that come from? This is not good.

Hannah making excuses, "Well, now is not a good time. I just opened a bottle…" McG interrupted midsentence looking directly at her. "I'm totally fine staying in."