Spoilers: Seen S5? Yes? No worries.
Disclaimer: I own nothing but my own inspiration.
Author Note: Thanks to the lovely Heloise for betaing. Set this somewhere in the midst of S5. In my head it's Pre-At Rest but in all actuality it might make more sense if it was after it. -shrug- Yall can be the judge. EDIT: With the addition of the 2nd part, I decided it might be best if we set this post-S5. If you wish, the 1st part can be read on it's own without the 2nd since it was orignally written as a one-shot. However, if you wish to read the 2nd part, I highly suggest reading the 1st part and then the 2nd ;-)
Prologue: The kidnapping of 3 year old girl made for a particularly rough couple of days that thankfully ended with the girl's safe return to her parents. The team decided to celebrate and blow off some energy by going out together after work.
A shabby restaurant not too far from the office waschosen as their destination. Eating, drinking, corny jokes and 'war' stories occupied their time for a couple of hours. Eventually music started playing and the dance floor started filling up
Elena nudged Sam and whispered, "Watch this," before standing up and turning to Martin. "Hmm... dancing sounds fun. Martin, how bout you push me around the dance floor? Danny wouldn't know rhythm if it was nailed to his forehead."
Danny smirked, put his hands up and remarked, "Ow. I can dance; it's not my fault someone can't keep up."
Martin just smiled, replied, "Sure Elena," and led her out onto the floor.
Sam stood up and looked at Danny. "Alright then, prove it."
They made it to the floor and started dancing. When they got near Elena and Martin, Sam laughed and said to Elena as they passed, "I don't know; he's pretty good. It might be you."
Jack and Viv sat back and watched the action unfold as Elena stepped in and started dancing with Danny, and a little red head picked up where Elena left off with Martin. Sam laughed and stood by herself only for a moment before a young 20 something managed to get her to dance with him.
"Oh to be young again," Jack said with a smile and a sigh, his eyes not wavering from Sam and the college guy.
Viv followed his gaze and waited a moment before speaking. "Something on your mind?"
Jack smiled a small smile and gave her a knowing look. He shrugged and winked at her.
They sat there for a while and watched the 'young' ones interchange partners a couple more times. About a quarter past 10, Viv stood up and collected her purse. "I should probably be getting home. I told Marcus we were going out but I have a feeling he'll be calling after me soon," she said with a smile. She patted Jack's shoulder and told him to be careful getting home; he told her the same and she headed for the door.
Danny and Elena made their way out the door not long after. Martin told Jack to have a good weekend and led the redhead out. Jack chuckled to himself and watched Sam say goodbye to the college boy before returning to the table. There was a twinkle in her eye as she put her hand out for Jack to take. "C'mon, dance with me," she said as she led him out onto the floor.
The DJ announced the last call; there was just enough time for one more song. He put on a slow one and Jack recognized it as the first song they had danced to all those years ago in a shabby little restaurant with a dusty dance floor not unlike this one.
The floor was nearly empty but they didn't seem to notice as Jack drew her in and they danced to an old memory. She rested her head on his chest and breathed in his scent. It had been years since they'd been close like that and yet, they still fit like the first time.
It's late in the evening; she's wondering what clothes to wear.
She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair.
And then she asks me, "Do I look all right?"
And I say, "Yes, you look wonderful tonight."
We go to a party and everyone turns to see
This beautiful lady that's walking around with me.
And then she asks me, "Do you feel all right?"
And I say, "Yes, I feel wonderful tonight."
I feel wonderful because I see
The love light in your eyes.
And the wonder of it all
Is that you just don't realize how much I love you.
It's time to go home now and I've got an aching head,
So I give her the car keys and she helps me to bed.
And then I tell her, as I turn out the light,
I say, "My darling, you were wonderful tonight.
Oh my darling, you were wonderful tonight."
