Hi, this is my first time writing at , and I have been an ardent fan of Callian for some time now. This plot was influenced by the A-Z promo of Darkness and Light. (basically just the kissing :]) I tried not to make it drastically unrealistic, because although it would be a pleasant read, I didn't want to raise the hopes of those who are dying to watch that episode on FOX like I am… well not too much anyway. I would love to hear some feedback, because I honestly am unsure of whether to continue or not :P
But for the time being I hope you all enjoy this episode!
(P.S. I do not own Lie to Me*)
Cal Lightman sat in his office, fidgeting with a small velvet box. Every time he dared to open the box, his throat would suddenly become dry and his fingers would start to shake again. But it's okay. It's just him in his own office. The only place in the building where he can think without a mask on.
Gillian Foster enters the room; Cal briskly shoves the box in a nearby open cabinet and flashes her a smile… while putting his mask back on.
Cal: Mornin' Luv.
Gillian: Good morning. Have you heard about the new case?
Cal: Uh-no, what's it about? He suppresses a shoulder shrug, pretending not to know in order to elongate the extra time Gillian would need to stay to explain the case.
Gillian: According to Loker, there have been multiple children disappearing in Vienna and the one thing those kids had in common was that they were all newly adopted children from the same adoption center.
Cal: Huh. So we get to go to Austria, luv?
Gillian: Cal….c'mon. Vienna, Virginia.
Cal: Oh, oh right…(Loker had failed to clarify… Cal tries not to look too disappointed at a missed chance of flying with Gil)
Gillian: So.. Loker volunteered to go undercover with Torres and pretend to be a couple interested in adopting a child to question the people working the place.
Cal's left eyebrow gives the slightest twitch that Gillian barely notices. She looks at him quizzically with a faint smile.
Cal: Well that's interesting.
Gillian: What is?
Cal: I mean… (trying to find the right words) are you really gonna let those rookies screw up our company?
Gillian: Trust me Cal. I got this under control.
Cal: Remember what you said last time at the construction site? And at Won Hee's wedding? You said you knew what you were doing but you didn't really mean for it to happen.
Gillian: …
Cal: (like your wedding…)
Gillian: Fine. Then what do you think we should do? Gill could feel her heartbeat rise and quickly tells herself to stop the wishful thinking. She pushes the tiny bit of hope that maybe Cal wanted her and him to act as a couple instead into a dark corner of her heart that she would visit once she gets home…
Cal: What was that just now? The thought that just crossed your mind?
Gillian: Wh-what? Nothing. Just tell me.
Cal: (slightly rubbing his forehead and gesturing with his right hand) Well, I just think that for a case like this, professionals should step up and show the rest how it's done.. you know what I mean, luv?
Gillian: Professionals as in…
Cal: Us.
Gillian curls up the toes in her heels so that her blood would not rush up to her cheeks as quickly. As usual, her efforts are futile. She sees Cal openly giving her a smirk, penetrating through her blue eyes.
Gillian: I see… your point. (straightens her back and heads for the door) I'll have a talk with Loker and get back to you afterwards.
Cal: Alright. I'll be bloody surprised if he refuses to give up the case to us.
Gillian: Why's that?
Cal: We're his bosses, remember? and… you're the only one that's blinded to my feelings. Everyone else seems to know about it.
Gillian gives him a quick smile and heads out the door.
Cal mutters under his breath: I'm gonna beat that kid if he destroys this chance for me.
He takes out the box out from the drawer again and opens it to see the Aspen ring in gold that he had spent $729.00 without regret. It had a simple yet sophisticated design… reserved yet stunning… like his lifetime companion and love, Gillian Foster.
Loker walks into the room with a mischevious grin.
Loker: Hello, boss.
Cal: Are you off the case for good?
Loker: Yup. Wouldn't miss this for the world.
Cal: What.
Loker: The tension between you two is finally letting loose.
Cal: Who are you talking about? Cal looks at him bluntly, trying to see if Loker, or rather the entire company was aware of his affection for Gil.
Loker: Uh- who else besides you and Gillian? His grin widens
Cal: Oh shut up. And by the way, it's DR. FOSTER. Since when did you start calling your boss by her first name?
Loker: Okay, I apologize. But she had her divorce months ago. Wouldn't it be more convenient to call her.. Dr. Lightman?
Cal: GET OUT. OUT! He could feel himself blushing deeply. Damn. What a despicable chump. He despised Loker for teasing him and also for knowing when it worked. But mostly, he hated him for planting fallacious hopes into his head. Two Dr. Lightmans?.. Now there's a thought. Cal lets out a smirk as Loker turns around toward the door.
Loker walks out of the office as Torres spots the satisfaction on his face in the hallway.
Torres: I guess it's Loker – 1, Lightman – 0 for the day.
She decides to peek in to see what she'd missed. Instead, she sees Lightman deep in thought.
Torres: Hey boss. I heard you and Foster are on the case now?
Cal: Yeah, where is she?
Torres: I saw her last in the coffee room.
Cal: Alright then. Go on. His lips tighten and starts tapping his fingers on the table.
Torres: O..kay.. (He's definitelyy nervous about something..)
As Torres exits, Cal clenches the velvet box in his hand.
Cal lets out a big breath and gets out of his chair. He straightens out his shirt and walks out of his office to the coffee room.
It's time.
