Warning: This chapter gets a bit racy.

It was the end of the day, and Loker had to admit; Ria wasn't lying about the interns. He felt bad that he would be leaving them short-handed.

As they were walking to the parking garage, Loker asked his colleague, "So, uh, where's my car?"

Torres glared at him. "You don't need to know. You're staying with me tonight."

"Really? Like, overnight?" He shifted uncomfortably.

She seemed a little hurt. "You can stay with Lightman if you really want to."

"No, no, it's just...I don't need a babysitter."

She stopped walking and faced him. "Look me in the eyes and tell me you don't want to kill yourself."

He looked at the ground. He couldn't lie to her.

Torres felt like crying as they got into her car. He was still suicidal! What could she do? She was so afraid of losing him. She felt sick as she remembered what it felt like to find him half-dead in his car.

Shit. She cursed internally as a tear slipped down her cheek. It wasn't like her to show weakness, especially in front of Loker.

Loker felt terrible as they drove back to Ria's house in silence. He pretended not to see her crying silently. This was all his fault.

They reached her home, and as soon as they set their things down on the couch, Loker pulled her into a hug. He felt her tense up, surprised, but then she relaxed into his embrace and let her walls down.

She sobbed into his shoulder. "Please don't leave me." She whispered.

He couldn't bring himself to lie to her, but he couldn't tell her the truth either. So he just held her.

**Two hours later**

"That can't become a habit." Torres said as she and Loker sat on the couch pretending to watch TV.

"huh?" He looked over at her, confused.

"Me crying on you." She looked down, embarrassed.

"I don't mind." He gave her a small smile.

"Thanks." She hesitantly reached for his hand.

He looked at her, confused and curious. Was this some sort of trick? Was she trying to manipulate him into thinking he had a chance with her?

"What are you thinking, Loker?" She searched his face for clues.

"Nothing." He shook his head,"

"Liar." She teased. "What happened to "radical honesty'?"

He laughed, and decided to just tell her the truth. He had nothing left to lose anyway. "I was thinking about how beautiful you are. And wondering if you're trying to get me to stay alive by tricking me into thinking that you care about me."

He saw anger and genuine hurt on her face. "Is that what you think of me?" She asked. "I'm not some manipulative..." She took a deep breath. "I really care about you, Loker. I'm not pretending. I..." Hesitantly she added, "I need you."

He gazed into her eyes, looking for signs of deception. He saw none. "Really?" He asked softly.

"Yes. You're my best friend...And I was kind of hoping we could be more than that." She regretted the words as soon as they left her mouth, but she saw a spark in his eyes that had been absent for a long time. She felt a blush rising in her cheeks.

"You're really cute when you blush," He told her, gently touching her face.

She bit her lip nervously. "Thanks,"

Suddenly he felt something that he hadn't for a long time: hope. Maybe he had a chance with her. Maybe his life could get better. Maybe it was worth living after all. Loker decided to live in the moment for once. He leaned in and kissed Ria.

Pleasantly surprised, she kissed him back. They clung to each other and enjoyed the sensation of being in someone's arms. The taste of his lips was exhilarating. He roughly pushed her back into the couch and the kissing became more passionate. She liked where this was going.

The Lightman home felt empty. Emily was at her mum's for the week, and Cal was all alone. He was pouring himself a drink when he heard the doorbell. Who would be at the door this late?

He smiled when he saw Gillian standing on his doorstep. "Hello, love. Got lonely, did you?"

"You know me well," She planted a kiss on his cheek as she pushed past him. "Is Emily home?"

"Nope, just you and me." He winked and pulled her into his arms. It was hard to keep it professional at work when all he wanted to do was claim her with kisses all day long. But here at home, their relationship could break free of the workplace secrecy.

Cal was so thankful for Gillian. This week had been a hard one, but she was always there for him.

The next morning, Loker and Torres woke up tangled in each other's arms. Ria felt vulnerable as she waited for him to say that last night had been a mistake. But instead, he smiled sleepily and pulled her back into his arms. They could be a little late for work.

Lightman was getting nervous. It wasn't like Torres to be late. After a half hour and no sign of her or Loker, he called Torres.

After a few rings she answered, sounding breathless. "Hello?"

"Is everything alright, love? How's Loker?"

There was a pause. "Oh! I'm so sorry we forgot to call. He's fine, we're just, um..." He could hear the smile in her voice as she tried to make up an excuse.

"Say no more, I know what's going on. Take your time," He hung up.

"What was that?" Gillian asked when she saw Cal grinning.

"Nothing." He smirked. "Seems like we're not the only ones with a secret."

That's the end! Sorry it took so long to finish lol. Do you think it's a good ending...? It's kind of different, I've never written a multi-chapter fanfiction before. Anyway, leave a review please :) I love you all.