Boyd grumbles as he and Grace drive up the east coast towards Newcastle to interview a witness in their cold case. "I hate that we have to drive all this way for one witness." Boyd complains to Grace.
"You're a joy on a road trip, Boyd. You'll be thrilled if this one witness breaks the case though, won't you? Just drive. I'll find a radio station we can both agree on. As long as we stop for lunch along the way I'll be fine. Do you know where we're staying in Newcastle?" Grace asks trying to relax which isn't easy with Boyd around. She slips her shoes off and tucks her feet under her. She flicks through the radio stations trying to find one they're not going to argue over since they're arguing about everything else. She finds a quiet, classical music station and hopes that the music will calm Boyd down a little.
"Of course I'll be happy if we can solve the case, but I'm not holding out too much hope. We'll stop for lunch for sure. I have the name of the hotel in Newcastle but I have never stayed there so I don't know what to expect when we get there. It had good recommendations so I figured it was a good option." Boyd tries to answer all of Grace's concerns. He's also trying to control his emotions. Grace looks beautiful and relaxed as usual. "This music is nice, Grace. Good choice."
"Did I just get a compliment from you, Boyd? That's pretty rare. You don't usually give unqualified compliments." Grace smirks at Boyd. "Are you alright, Boyd? You seem out of sorts."
"I hate long road trips like this. The company is nice though. You're better to take on a road trip than Spence. Spence snores too. I can honestly say that I won't miss that factor." Boyd says cheekily.
"I'll have to tell Spence about that when we get back to the unit." Grace teases Boyd.
"Oh God, Grace please don't tell Spence what I said. I only told you because I thought you would think it was funny and because I thought you wouldn't tell Spence. I mean, come on, we all tease Spence." Boyd is immediately worried about what Grace will tell Spence.
"Alright, I won't tell Spence what you said. I wonder what you, Mel, Frankie, and Spence talk about when I'm not around. What do you say about me?" Grace asks as she leans her head against the headrest.
"Nothing, Grace. If we tease about you we always do it when you're around." Boyd lies through his teeth.
"I don't believe that for a second, but that's a very sweet gesture. I know you're trying to protect me." Grace smiles sweetly.
"I'll always protect you, Grace; you know that. I wouldn't let anyone say anything really nasty about you anyway, well, except me. My team will always be polite to you. We do like to tease anyone though, you know that. We don't mean anything by it." Boyd is being remarkably open with Grace.
"That is very gallant of you, Boyd. Unexpected, but gallant." Grace says cheekily.
"I'm supposed to do the unexpected, Grace. If I did what was expected all the time you'd be bored. I wouldn't want you to be bored." Boyd teases Grace. He loves to tease her. Grace chuckles.