It was a cold morning, the first truly cold morning of the season. The type of morning that demanded coffee. As Lily and Scotty sat in the cafe, it seemed as if the entire Philadelphia justice system had had the same idea. Even the district attorneys. She was used to seeing him around. They worked together and were always bumping into each other at various shops and restaurants. She had accepted the inevitability of seeing him. She had almost gotten use to seeing him everyday without having him in her life. And today Kite stood ten feet from her waiting for his drink. But today was different, today he wasn't alone. Instead a younger woman stood next to him. Her whole look screamed polished, from her impossibly shiny hair in a flawless bun, to her trendy trench, and classic sling backs. They were standing close, deep in some conversation that had a smile on both of their faces. They had an ease around each other that screamed they were involved. It only took a moment for his eye to catch Lily's and quickly the twinkle left. His companion immediately picked up on it and soon she too was staring at Lily.

Lily felt her blood boil and her eyes narrow. She hated this person without any reason attached to it.

"Lil, do you want to go?" Scotty had obviously noticed the cause of Lily's stare and as always, he was the gentleman attempting to protect her from harm. He knew how hard the break up with Kite had been, even if Lily wouldn't talk about it. But today he was too late, Kite was already half way to the table.

"Lily, Scotty," he said, nodding to each. Lily curtly nodded back and Scotty took his cue from her. The situation was more than awkward and became more so as she appeared at his side holding their drinks

"Hi," she stood next to him, all perfect posture and brilliant smile, the epitome of good society, Lily thought bitterly. She probably never ate French fries for a meal and if she had animals they were probably flawless purebreds. If that was what he wanted, he could have it.

"You got our coffee great! Let's go." Kite made no motion to introduce anyone. But instead of leaving, she extended her hand.

"I'm Charlotte."

"Scotty and this is Lily" Scotty supplied, clearly knowing Lily would not exchange a word with this women. The silence reigned once again as she dropped her hand. She shifted her weight from one foot to the other and then glanced at each of the detectives.

"Do you worked with Jason?" she asked brightly.

So he's Jason to her. Probably never would call someone by their last name without a mister before it! Lily could feel herself becoming more and more irrational, but she simply didn't care

"Sort of, we're detectives." Scotty replied

"Oh." Charlotte's eyes shifted to Lily and grew slightly, "Oooohhhhhh!" Lily eyes narrowed again and she wondered what exactly Kite had said about her. Well she could tell her a hundred ways Kite hadn't been perfect if little Miss Society wanted to play that game!

"Ummm… we better be going, Lotte" Kite was clearly uncomfortable with the conversation and started to head for the door. Lily took satisfaction in the fact that he had backed down first. But again instead of following him Charlotte stood firmly planted, her eyes twinkling with mischief. She leaned slightly closer to Lily.

"He's taking me to the airport. Isn't that so thoughtful? I'm fine just taking a taxi, but he insists! I mean he'll be late to work as it is, not mentioning traffic, but he still insists. But, I guess what else are brothers for, right?" Lily almost choked on her victory swig of coffee.

"You're siblings?" Scotty asked the shock Lily felt showing on his face.

"Oh yes! You didn't think…?" she let out a small laugh "Well we really must be going, but was a pleasure to meet both of you." With that she turned on her heel and walked towards an obviously distraught Kite.

"Wow, didn't you think?"

"Yeah. You ready?" Lily had already stood up. Her relief that this woman was not replacing her was almost more upsetting than her initial anger. Why did she even care?