Chapter I.

"Are you ok?" asked Holly when they sat again, after Andy left to see Swarek.

"Not really" Gail wisppered

"Sis do you need a ride home, I know you had double shift you should get some sleep" Steve asked, brushing Gail's hair form her eyes.

"I'm ok" muttered Gail

"I'll take her home" said Holly gently squeezing Gail's hand.

"Steve, go with Tracy" stated Gail with little bit more force behind her voice "I'll be fine. Can you please call mum and tell her I'm ok."

"Ok no problem. Call me when you get home" He turned to Holly with sad smile "It was nice meeting you Holly. Hopefully next time it will be at better circumstances"

"Likewise" replied Holly

They were waiting another hour, when Gail's eyes slowly began to drop and the grip on Holly's hand began to weaken. After that I didn't take Holly much convincing to Gail to get up and she gently led her to the car.

It took just few more minutes to get to them to Gail's apartment.

"Thanks for the ride" Gail said rubbing her eyes.

"No problem" Holly stated looking out of the window, she took a deep breath "I sorry for today"

"What do you mean?" asked Gail turning to Holly

"At the station – "Holly started.

"Holly you don't have to apologize." gulped Gail. She really didn't what to have this kind of conversation, in middle of the night in front of her house. She just wanted to go home passed out in bed. After everything that happened today, she really didn't feel like talking about her feelings, no matter how epic the kiss in the interrogation room was.

"- I get this is all super new to you, you are straight…well not really I guess, but I got kind of panicky with all that's happening and - "

"Holly seriously shut up" begged Gail

"Sorry"

"No! I'm sorry. It just…This was really long day and" apologized Gail, feeling guilty. Holly didn't deserve this, any of this. "Could we please have this conversation later?"

"So you do want to have the conversation?" hoped Holly

"Yeah" answered Gail "I do."

"Ok, I was afraid that you will want to…You know 'forget that anything happened'" Holly was starting to mumble again.

"Holly – "

"Sorry" said Holly with smile "We will talk about is later"

"Thank you"

"Ok so see you tomorrow at work" Holly turned to Gail

"Not really. Frank gave us day of tomorrow." Gail explained

"Oh" Holly spoke "well that I guess another time than"

"Actually, do you have anything tomorrow, after you finish at work?"Asked Gail "Maybe we could to have a diner, or drink, or whatever"

"I would love to" Holly smiled

Blonde slowly gathered her stuff and once more glancing at Holly "Great! Text you later"

"Good night" Holly smiled watching Gail walking to the front door.

"Good night Nerd"

After Gail finally got in to bed it was little bit after 2pm and it didn't take very long till the exhaustion over took her.

"Gail, wake up!" someone voice called

"Go away" murmured Blonde tangled in the bed sheets, just in her bra and underwear. She didn't really have the energy left put anything on last night

"Hey I'm going to the hospital, get Dov. Do you what to come with, maybe we can buy some booze and stuff for tonight. Or just go to Penny after" said Chris, standing above her with two cup of coffee.

"Actually I already made plans for tonight" admitted Gail, taking one of the cups.

"With Holly?" asked Chris.

"Yeah…with Holly" said Gail, looking directly in to the cup, not really sure if she was ready to have this kind of talk. Yeah she did introduce Holly to the boys, but didn't necessary mean anything.

"Are you two…you know" asked Chris

"What?" hissed Gail defensively, so much for avoiding this.

"Together…like together, together" He didn't really know Holly. But he knew Gail, as much as confusing the blonde sometimes was. He knew when she cared about someone and after that hug with Holly last night, he was sure that it was not just two friends embracing each other.

"I don't know. It's complicated" whispered Gail, looking anywhere but Chris.

"Does she make you happy?" She didn't expect that question.

"I don't know" Or does she? It wasn't hard question, actually it's the easiest one "No…Well I mean yes. She does make me happy."

"So what is so complicated about it?" Gail deserved happiness, so what if it comes form woman. He's not the one to judge.

Gail finally looked up, was it really that easy. She set the coffee on the night stand and pulled Chris in a big hug. "You are really good guy you know?"

"Yeah it's the curse" This got him punch in an arm.

"Get out goofball" she giggled

"Love you too Gail" he sang on the way out.

Gail grabbed her phone quickly writing text, before she chickened out.

Good morning. Are we still on for tonight?"

She wasn't sure if she should wait for the replied, or go take a shower. But buzzing of her phone gave he an answer.

Morning? Aurora. It's 3pm. And yes. I finish in couple of hours" - Nerd

"Disney? Seriously"

I guess I over slept little bit. So is around 8pm ok? I know this nice restaurant on Lake Shore"

Sure Text me the address. And don't judge me for my love for Disney – Nerd

I didn't say anything, but know that u mention it, you are Dork

Guilty. Have to get back to work. c u tonight - Nerd

I took Gail almost 2 hour just to pick up an outfit. She picked simple grey low cut dress, and leather jacket. She was replaying the conversation they shared with Holly in the car over and over again, so she could figure out if she did asked her on a date or not. After some time of mental struggle she decided it was in fact a date. This just added to her uncertainty. She was never at the date with another woman. Is it really that different, than date with guy? Does she pay?

When she finally made it to the restaurant, it was almost eight. Fortunately Holly didn't arrive yet. So she found nice table in a corner. This was one of the restaurants she had one of her blind date her mother set her up to. As much as the dates itself were awkward the food was delicious, it was busy enough, so she didn't had to sit in absolute silence, if the blind date didn't go well. (All of them)

But this was not a blind date, she knew Holly, she liked her, very much so. And maybe that is the problem.

She didn't wait long until Holly showed up. In black skinny jeans and dark blue top, which was see-through at some very flattering places. She noticed Gail immediately.

"Hi. You look great" greeting Holly said after a brief hug.

"Thanks. You cleaned yourself pretty good too" Holly responded with simple kiss on a cheek.

Ok this is definitely a date, Gail thought. "What do you mean 'pretty good'? I look smoking"

"Yeah you do" Holly smirked.

After some small talk they order a food and because they both arrived in taxi some wine.

"Do you have any news from Hospital?" asked Holly

"Yeah Oliver is Ok. They sent him home already" breathed out Gail "Swarek is stable…and Chloe…she is still the same. Chris had to drag Dov home to at least take shower and eat."

"I'm really sorry what's happening to you guys" Holly said and reached for Gail's hand on the table.

For a second Gail considered pulling out, but she decided against it. She took a deep breath and slowly intertwined their fingers.

"Anyway how was your day, anything interesting happened in Nerd kingdom?"

Rest of the night moved pretty quickly. They talked, drink wine and ate delicious food. The night was not that different form their usual hang outs. Gail felt comfortable and relaxed, although that could be the bottle a wine they finished, after which they decided call it a night a share taxi home.

They stopped at Holly's first. Gail thought she should finish the date properly so she got out of the cab to see Holly off to her front door.

"Impressive" Gail said sizing up the huge house in fort of her "Who knew Lab Nerds makes so much money."

"It was actually was paid from my trust fund" stated brunette with a shrug.

"Are you kidding" boomed Gail "you are trust fund kid, and you work as forensic pathologist? You are so weird."

"Hey, don't judge. I love my job" laughed Holly

"Yeah, like I said weird!" added blonde.

They were standing side by side, staring at the front door.

"I had great time tonight" said Holly a turn to Gail.

"Yeah me too…Holly listen - " started Gail still looking at the front door as if there was written an answer, for all her questions, and doubts.

"Do you want to go up? Have a drink of something?" interrupted Holly "I have full stacked home bar, you know trust fund and all"

"S-Sure" said Gail, turning to brunette.

The inside of the house was even more impressive, it screamed expensive, but it still felt oddly warm and welcoming. It made Gail wonder just how big the trust font actually was. Yeah sure she did grow up in money, but this was something different. After quick tour Gail settled on the sofa in living room, while Holly went to fetch drinks.

"So what do you want? I have some wine, beer, some whiskey, vodka, tequila…" called from kitchen.

"Beer is fine" replied Gail

"Ok. Here" Holly gave blonde the beer and sat next to her with her own.

"Thanks"

"…"

For the first time that night they sat in complete awkward silence. One of them occasionally took a deep breath as preparing themselves for some big talk. But nothing actually came out.

After five more minutes Gail had enough. "You know what, I will take the tequila"

"Gail" Holly put a hand on Gail's knee.

"This is weird; I don't want it to be this weird. I can't do this weird" turning to Holly "It's just I never done this. I mean you are so ughrr" She breath out frustrated and stood up "…for some reason I can be myself around you and I don't what to mess things up, because right now I need you in my life. So I don't know what to do or where to start…and I hate, when I don't know what to do."

"You can do whatever you what" offered Holly.

"Not helping" grunted Gail.

"You want me to tell you what I want?" Asked Holly, standing so she was directly in front of Gail, gently taking her face in her palms

"Yeah, that would be nice"

"Ok… I like you, I really like you. You are funny and interesting and little bit insane. I care about you. And I don't what to pressure you in to anything but I would love to be more than your friend" Holly moved closer that their faces were nearly touching "And I really… really like kissin-"

Before she could finish Gail kissed her firmly on the lips. It wasn't as urgent or sudden as their kiss in interrogation room, but it still made their hearts beat faster.

"I like kissing you too" Gail said when they parted

"Well that's really good start"

"Yeah I guess, it is."

A/N This is my first fanfiction, so please be patient. (+ English is not my mother language, but I'm trying) I have some plans for another chapters. Reviews are highly appreciated. Have a great day – Gabi