Disclaimer: I do not own Crossing Jordan. Nor have I ever owned it or the characters associated with it….sad I know. The only character that is solely mine, is Liz.

A petite brunette walked into the morgue. She had hair that came to just above her shoulder gently flipped out in a stylish cut. Her suit was form fitting, yet professional, showing off some curves, but hiding others. She walked confidently over to the admit desk. Eyeing the dark-haired girl who was sitting at the front desk she said in a thick British accent, "Excuse me, I'm looking for Dr. Macy. Can you tell me where I can find him?"

"Turn around," Garret Macy, Chief M.E. said from behind her.

She turned around and saw the man she was looking for. "Dr. Macy," she said smiling.

"Liz," he said giving her a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "How are you?"

"I'm fine," she said hugging him back. "I was actually a little surprised to get your call."

"Well, we are a little short around here. With Jordan in L.A. and Nigel on vacation, we needed a little help around here and since you've worked here before and you know the lab pretty well, I figured you were the best person for the job."

"Well, thank you, Dr. Macy. I do my best to please," Liz said smiling. She looked around the morgue. It looked different from the last time she was there. There were new faces and new equipment.

"Don't worry about it, Liz. I'll introduce you to everyone and have someone to show you around to get you used to the new equipment," Garret said almost as if he read her mind.

"I'm not worried. I'm just sorry I missed Jordan and Nigel."

"Well, if everything goes according to plan, you'll be seeing them real soon."

"Liz? Oh my God," Lily Lebowski exclaimed running over to hug her. "How are you? It's so good to see you."

"I'm good. How are you?" Liz said hugging her back. She held up Lily's left hand showing that her ring finger was empty. "Still single? Wow, I would have thought that this idiot would have proposed by now."

"We're just friends, Liz," Garret said with a hint of annoyance in his voice.

"Sure you are," Liz said with an all-knowing smile.

"Actually, I'm seeing someone," Lily said.

"Really? Who?" Liz asked with delight.

"Well, his name is Matt. He's a detective," Lily said smiling.

"Does Matt have a last name?"

"Seely. Matt Seely."

"He sounds cute. Is he cute?"

"Very," Lily said nodding.

"He's also an idiot," Garret interjected. He put his arm around Liz's shoulder. "Let's go let everyone know that you're here."

"You're the boss," Liz said in compliance. Liz leaned over and whispered in Lily's ear, "Someone's jealous.

"I know," Lily giggled.

Garrett cleared his throat, "You coming?"

"Of course, Dr. Macy. Right behind you." Liz turned to Lily and said loud enough so Garrett could here her, "So what color eyes does he have?"

"Hazel."

"Hazel green or gray hazel?"

Liz and Lily looked over at Garret who had his angry face on. He was motioning for them in exasperation to follow him. Lily put her arm around Liz's shoulder. "God, I missed you."

"Ladies?" Garret said impatiently with his arms folded across his chest.

"Of course, Dr. Macy. After you," Liz said pleasantly.

The girls followed Garret into the breakroom, all the while trying not to laugh. Nothing much had changed since the last time she had been there. There were a few appliances and few new faces, but everything else was pretty much the same; including the forensic entomologist sitting at the breakroom table.

"Dr. Vijay," Liz said coldly putting her hands on her hips.

Bug looked up at her. "Dr. Townsend" he said with an equal amount of coldness in his voice.

To be continued….