Warning - spoiler for episode "No strings" - Watch it on "fox on demand" if you haven't already ;)

This first chapter takes place at the ending of the episode, I really reccomend you watch it!

This scene belongs 100percent to the creators of "Standoff". I have just added my interpretation of Matt and Emily's words and actions.

Title: No Strings – Did he just say that?

Emily is at a loss for words. She looks into Matt's piercing eyes, trying to come up with a reply to the words he just blurted out.

Thoughts run non stop through Emily's head, as she stands rooted to the spot completely taken aback. Her eyes are locked on Matts, trying to find something more in his gaze. Her expression a mixture of utter surprise and disbelief.

…"ok"… She says as if it's no big deal. It's all she could come up with in her current state of shock.

She barely notices Matt mumbling "Alright" and walking away. In a daze she tries to comprehend what just happened.

Did he really say it? - She ponders, confusion written all over her face.

Oh my god, he did. – When it suddenly hits her, a smile briefly crosses her face. The slightly absurd situation almost makes her laugh.

Still standing on the same spot, Emily lets Matt's words sink in and tries to remember what exactly she had said herself.

I just wanted some kind of acknowledgement from him. She reasons. Wanted to know if he was in this relationship the way I am. I never thought he'd actually give me an answer.

The answer she did get and its significance brings a feeling of a thousand butterflies fluttering inside her. Her hands settle on her stomach as if to steady the sensation. Not knowing what to do with herself she turns in a circle. The noise of the people finishing up all around her doesn't reach her ears, all she can hear is the thud of her heart beating like crazy. Trying to hide the fact that her mouth is still half open in awe, she covers it with her right hand in a pensive gesture. Her legs feel slightly week as she finally manages to move. She starts to walk away but changes her mind and walks towards the table in front of the CNU trailer, where Matt is gathering up their equipment.

Emily stands in front of him, the silence between them slightly uncomfortable, as none of them know where to go from there.

Matt looks up at her, his face one big question mark.

…"What!?"… Emily questions back. She knows exactly what Matt's look means, but she's not ready to give him what he wants just yet.

Matt smiles at her shaking his head.