Friday Night by Kait
Summary: Could it be Lilly and Scotty's first date?
Rating: PG13
Disclaimer: I don't Cold Case or these characters...they belong to Jerry Bruckheimer. I'm just letting them out to play.
Dedication: This story is dedicated to Sira (aka cryingrain), because she's been writing all these sweet CC stories and she's totally inspiring me!

I'm working up to a L/S romance...really! Kait

It was late Friday afternoon, and Lilly was finishing up some work on a case when Scotty came up to her. So it's Friday night, Lil...what do you got planned? Scotty asked her teasingly. Let me guess. A night alone at the office?

What makes you say that? Lilly asked. She'd never admit it, but her partner's words stung just a little. She knew he was only joking, but she really didn't have anything special to do, or rather, anyone special to do it with.

Well...we all know how dedicated you are...know how you'll always stay late to finish a case... Scotty shrugged. And I know this one has been buggin' ya...

No, Scotty, tonight I am going home. Lilly asserted, clicking her briefcase shut.

Scotty said.

Yeah, I'm going home. Lilly said, nodding.

Scotty prompted her.

And...I don't know. Lilly said simply. I'm just going to...relax. she said finally. Act like it's Friday, you know?

Scotty prodded her. What are ya going do?

Lilly rolled her eyes. ...I don't know! What does it matter?

Scotty shrugged a little. I dunno...just kinda wondering how Lilly Rush her free time. he admitted.

Okay...so you're the expert on Friday nights...you tell me what a good thing to do is. Lilly said, putting on her coat.

You know...rent some movies, order pizza...just hang out. Scotty said. Nothing special...

So is that what you're doing tonight? Lilly asked him.

Well, no... Scotty hedged.

Okay, Scotty...what have you got planned? Lilly challenged him.

Actually...I don't have any plans... I just saw it as a good opportunity to tease you! Scotty admitted.

You not doing anything? But what about Elissa? Lilly asked, trying to sound casual. She knew Scotty could be a little sensitive when it came to that topic.

She's staying at her mother's. I've been giving her some space. Scotty said, shrugging a little.

Lilly said, not really wanting to say more.

Scotty said, shrugging again. It's okay. he added, and Lilly thought he was almost trying to reassure her.

Neither of them said anything for a slightly uncomfortable moment. Finally Lilly gave him a small smile and picked up her briefcase. Well, I guess I should get going, then... Have... Uh, bye. She'd been about to say Have a good weekend but it somehow didn't seem appropriate right then. She smiled again as she walked past him, and she hadn't gotten more than a few feet before he called back to her.

Hey, Lil...wait. Scotty said. Lilly turned around.

Seeing as neither are doing anything... We could maybe hang out. Scotty ventured.

Uh...yeah, sure. Lilly said, a little surprised. She shifted her briefcase to the other hand. Yeah...why not?

Scotty said. So...is there something in particular you want to do?

Lilly shook her head. Honestly...I've worked so many Friday nights that I think I really have forgotten how normal people spend them. she said wryly.

Well...then why don't we go with the movies and pizza idea? Scotty said.

Lilly nodded. Sounds good. she said.

All right...your place or mine? Scotty asked.

Lilly shrugged. Doesn't matter. You can come over...you know where my place is. she suggested.

Yeah, okay. I'll get the movies. Scotty said. Anything in particular you like?

Not really... Just maybe not a bunch of guy' movies. Lilly said. But they don't have to be girl' movies, either. she added quickly.

I'll try to get ones that appeal to both genders. Scotty assured her.

Lilly smiled. she said.

All right...meet you at your place in about...hour and a half? Scotty suggested. Say around seven? They began walking towards the door together.

I'll be waiting. Lilly said. Scotty opened the door for her and she smiled at her him as they parted ways.

Lilly walked out to the street thinking to herself about Scotty's suggestion and the evening ahead. She was surprised...she was actually looking forward to this.