Happy 2013 Everyone! I hope it's an amazing year for all of you!
Olivia is reluctantly driving to the lab to see about the DNA test results. Normally she loves the chance to escape to the lab, but this is not one of those times.
How can I face Peter again after having another dream? This one was even MORE intense than the last one. I don't know why this is happening, but I have to admit it was a damn good dream.
Olivia eases to a stop at a light. While waiting for the light to change, Olivia allows herself to think back over parts of the dream…
Oh the way his hands felt on my ass when he lifted me up…The smell of whiskey on his breath and the taste of it on his tongue…Ah…him fiercely rubbing my arousal as he thrust deep inside me…It was just so-
HONK! HONK! HONK! BEEEEP!
"Shit." Olivia says as her eyes pop open. She hears people continuing to honk their horns and when she looks in the rearview mirror she can tell the man behind her is cursing. More than likely at her. She looks up at the light and realizes why everyone is annoyed…it had turned green. She quickly puts her foot on the gas. Olivia swears she heard someone shout, "It's about time lady!"
Damnit how am I supposed to function normally around Peter? I'm going to have to make this one super quick visit. Get results and leave!
Lab
Olivia cautiously walks in the door to the lab as if she's not sure what to expect. She carefully looks around and spots Peter raising his eyebrows at her curious behavior.
Act normal and yet avoid Peter.
Olivia tries hard not to look his way again, but she can't help a quick glance. Her reaction to him is a surprise to her. She feels disappointment.
My dreams of us will never be real.
Peter is watching Olivia closely and already has it in his mind to talk to her.
Something is definitely up with her and I'm determined to figure out what it is.
"Well, Hello Agent Dunham!" Walter says, greeting Olivia in his typical excited way.
"Hi Walter, Astrid…"
She pauses.
I hope my voice doesn't crack or betray how anxious I am.
"Peter." She frowns at how it comes out.
I said his name the same way my mom used to say my name right before she scolding me for bad behavior.
Peter furrows his eyebrows.
She's acting even odder today than she did yesterday.
"So, I assume you're here about the DNA test results?" Astrid ask, cutting into both their thoughts.
"Um yeah. Have you got anything?" Olivia responds as she walks over to Astrid's computer.
She inwardly groans when she notices Peter approaching out the corner of her eyes.
Oh great! Now I'm stuck between him and Astrid.
Olivia knows she's not going to get out of lab without talking to Peter.
He probably wants to continue where we left off yesterday. Oh, why didn't I just call for the results?
Olivia already knows the answer. Despite fighting it all morning she actually wanted to see Peter…almost felt a need to even though she tried to convince herself otherwise. She knows her feelings for Peter have changed, but is too scared to truly acknowledge it.
"We did find Dimarria's DNA on a couple soda cans. We were able to get a match because his DNA was put in CODIS after being investigated for the terrorist threats," Astrid informs her.
"What about Stalatto?" Olivia ask.
"We found a different person's DNA on some of the beer cans, but we can't prove it's Stalatto's because his DNA is not in the database."
"At least we can place Dimarria in the van to go along with Mr. Nelson's account of the suspects driving a dark colored van and we already have Stalatto on the surveillance camera from inside of Harper's," Olivia concludes.
"Too bad there's no evidence to link them to the nightclub," Peter says, speaking for the first time.
"Yeah. Well, thanks guys. I have to get going. I'll keep you updated on the progress," Olivia tells them while giving Astrid a look that is advising her to MOVE NOW.
Astrid replies "Ok" and quickly moves out of Olivia's way.
Peter rolls his eyes at Astrid for letting Olivia escape.
She simply shrugs and walks off to check on Walter.
Peter quickly navigates a couple counters before stopping in front of Olivia and blocking her way.
"Peter please move I have work to do." Olivia tries to side step him, but it doesn't work.
"Come on Peter! I'm not into playing this game," She irritably tells him.
"We need to talk Dunham."
"Ugh! Go ahead and say what you have to say so I can leave."
"Not out here. In the office," He tries to instruct her.
"No." Olivia states.
"Ok, I'll make you a deal. If you can look me in the eyes…straight in the eyes for ten seconds I'll let you go, but if you can't we talk. In the office."
Olivia looks over at Walter and Astrid for help, but they quickly pretend to be concentrating on some work.
"I'm waiting," Peter teases knowing she can't do it.
"Alright. Fine." Olivia grumbles. "We can talk."
Peter takes her hand and pulls her towards the office, "Come on sweetheart."
Olivia glares over at Walter and Astrid as they struggle to contain their giggles.
"Astrid, do you think my son and Agent Dunham will finally be together? Do you think I'll have some grandchildren soon? I would very much like that!" Walter exclaims.
"Um Walter, one step at a time, but to answer your first question…I'm not sure if that will happen. Olivia can be really stubborn."
Walter nods his head in agreement.
Lab Office
"So spill it Dunham." Peter demands as he leans against the desk.
"Spill what?" Olivia ask looking down at the ground with her arms crossed over her chest.
"Really Liv? You're going to go this route? Pretending you don't know what I'm talking about is not going to get you out of this," He informs her.
"You know…I could walk right out of this office," Olivia says while pointing to the unguarded door.
"Yeah, but you won't," he says with a cocky grin.
I'm just not ready to get into this right now. I don't want to ruin our friendship over feelings that I'm having. He would never feel the same way. He'd probably laugh in my face or worse just stare at me with a stupid grin on his face if I tell him what's been going on. Hell, he could even be seeing somebody. Though I'm sure he would've told me, but why the hell should I care? I'm better off alone anyways.
Olivia is surprised when she feels her eyes starting to tear up.
Damnit don't tell me I'm going to make a fool out of myself by crying. Olivia Dunham does not cry.
Peter stares at Olivia as she chews on her bottom lip clearly lost in thought.
"Olivia? Olivia? Oh-Liv-Vi-Ah."
She glances up at him meeting his eyes for the first time. Peter is taken aback by the look on his face.
Why does she look so heartbroken?
Peter immediately goes over to Olivia and pulls her into his arms.
"Liv, sweetheart, please tell me what's wrong."
Olivia shakes her head.
"Come on Liv…I'm really worried about you," He says while tightening his embrace.
I just can't let these feelings keep getting stronger. It'll only cause problems between us and I can't lose Peter.
Olivia backs out of his embrace despite Peter attempts to hold on to her.
"I'm fine." She chokes out.
She takes a deep breath before continuing, "I just haven't been sleeping well. I think it's the case, but I'm fine. Really."
Peter frowns feeling both hurt and a little angry that Olivia won't confide in him.
"Clearly you're not fine Olivia. Something's changed between us. Good or Bad…that depends, but don't think I haven't noticed how your body responds to me when I touch you whether it's consciously or not. And I'm not going to lie Dunham…I like it," He says with a slight smirk on his face.
"When I hug you or hold you in my arms I can feel you completely relax. All of that tension and pressure you feel from carrying the world on your shoulders simply disappears. We've always been so comfortable around each other, but now you can barely look at me, you seem uncomfortable around me, and you've hardly talked to me the last couple of days," He gives her a knowing look.
"Now I have some ideas as to what might be going on, but I want you to tell me what's bothering you Olivia. How do you feel things have changed between us?" He curiously ask while staring at her with his intense blue eyes.
Usually I love that Peter knows me so well. It's really a great thing…except for right now! Olivia thinks.
"Um, Well, Peter you've basically been my best friend. We've gotten really close over the last few months and I have noticed things too…?" She says more like a question than a statement. She looks around not quite sure where to go from there.
I hate to lie to Peter, but I need to do this. I just can't risk scaring him off. He might be able to go on fine without me, but I know I would not be fine without him.
"What might've changed is-"
Olivia stops when she hears her phone's generic ringtone.
I've never been so happy to hear that sound than I am right now. Regardless of what the person on the other line says, I'm going to treat it as an emergency and get the hell out of here.
"Dunham."
"Agent Dunham, I'm officer Malcolm Jennings and I believe I have a man here who may have some information related to you current case regarding the nightclub and convenience store."
"Really? That's great! Bring him to FBI Headquaters and I'll meet you there." Olivia says excitedly before hanging up the phone.
She immediately leaves the office.
"Hey, there may be another witness for our case," She shouts as she runs out of the lab.
"Yipee," Peter grumbles sarcastically as he walks out of the office.
"I take it you didn't get very far son?" Walter ask though he already knows the answer.
"Nope. I thought maybe…but we really didn't get anywhere at all," Peter frustratingly tells him.
"Did you tell her you LOVE her?" Walter ask next.
"Walter can we talk about this later," Peter ask while glancing over at Astrid.
"Peter I already know everything," Astrid informs him.
Peter glares at his father.
"And no, your father didn't tell me. It's obvious to everyone, but you and Olivia how you feel about each other."
"So son did you tell her?" Walter tries his question again.
"No." Peter begrudgingly answers.
"Why don't you tell her?" Astrid curiously ask.
"Because I want her to tell me first," He answers firmly.
"Oh Peter, that's very childish of you!" Walter admonishes.
"Olivia tends to hold all of her emotions inside. I don't want to tell her how I feel and risk her shutting down on me. I just want her to open up to eliminate that," He tries to explain.
"You of all people Peter, should know that sometimes you just gotta take a risk," Astrid tells him, "You can't play it safe…especially when it comes to Olivia Dunham."
Interrogation Room
"Hi, Mr. Scott I'm Agent Dunham," Olivia reaches out her hand for him to shake.
"Hi, you can call me Ben."
"Alright…Ben, I hear you may have some information regarding a case I'm currently working."
"That's what I've been told," Mr. Scott replies.
"Can you tell me what you told Officer Jennings?"
"Well, I have this cabin out in the woods that I hardly ever use, but I keep it," He lowers his voice, "because it gives me a place to hide from the women of my household. You see I have a wife and five girls," He groans.
Olivia fights the urge to laugh and instead gives him an understanding smile.
"Well, I was headin' out to the cabin late this afternoon. I hadn't been out there in a couple of weeks, So I was shocked when I reached the cabin and found smoke coming out of the chimney and lights on. Not knowing what kind of people were in there and without having a weapon to defend myself I snuck over to one of the windows," He pauses.
"Go ahead Ben," Olivia encourages.
"I overheard a couple of voices talking. One said 'We're gonna hit that Wal-Mart tonight.' The other said 'This is the last test before we get to the real business, right?' And the first guy responded 'It will be if everything goes as planned.'"
"Did you look in the window at all?" Olivia ask.
"One time and it was strange. They turned my cabin into some kind of science room. I didn't recognize everything, but I did see lots of test tubes, Bunsen burners, and beakers," He looks at Olivia with a confused expression, "How did they find my cabin anyway?"
"I can't answer that yet. You're sure they said it was going to be tonight?"
"Yep. At the local Wal-Mart."
"Thanks Ben for your help. I'll have Officer Jennings take you home and I'll let you know when it's ok to use your cabin again."
Olivia shakes his hand again and exits the room.
"We have the directions to the cabin from Officer Jennings," Agent Francis tells her.
"Ok, I'm going to inform Broyles of what's going on. We're going to need agents at the store and at the cabin."
After briefing Broyles, he gathers agents together to instruct them. "…I want agents on the outside and inside of that Wal-Mart looking out for our suspects. Be prepared to evacuate shoppers and workers if needed."
"Sir, Agent Francis' and Jessop's teams are going to head out to the cabin with me."
"Ok, keep me informed Agent Dunham." Broyles tells her before walking away.
Olivia pulls out her cell phone before they head out to call Astrid. When Astrid picks up she gives her the directions and quickly instructs her to bring Walter and Peter to the scene, "…We're going to need to have Walter look at the lab, but wait with the agents at the edge of the woods until I give you the 'ok' that it's clear."
Mr. Scott's Cabin
Olivia and Agent Francis are on either side of the front door with agents stationed at the windows. They can hear voices inside the cabin.
"On your count Olivia," Agent Francis tells her.
"Alright. 3...2...1...GO!" She says as she kicks in the door.
"FBI don't move!"
Olivia spots Stalatto reaching for a gun and shoots him in the hand.
He howls in pain while bending over and holding his hand close to his body.
"I told you not to move dumbass."
The bust went down pretty smoothly. Olivia thinks on her way home.
Stalatto might not have talked, but his brother sang like a canary. Olivia smiles. Thank goodness we have the witness accounts and the video footage to keep both of them locked up and even more thanks that I have a four day weekend!
Olivia's Apartment
Olivia enters her apartment and quickly plops down on the couch. She just lays there relaxing until she hears her cell phone going off.
I'm turning your ass off for the weekend.
She gets her phone from her bag and notices that she has a text from Peter,
Hey Liv, can we get together this weekend?
Olivia thinks for a second before replying,
Maybe late this weekend. I'm hoping to spend a day or 2 with Rachel and Ella.
Peter immediately replies back,
Ok. Just let me know. Have fun at Rach's. Drive safely, make sure to eat, and try to get some sleep this weekend!
"He always cares…" Olivia says softly.
She hits speed dial for Rachel. After a couple of rings she glances at the time.
I hope she's still up.
Olivia's relieved when Rachel answers.
"Hey Liv! How are you?"
"Tired." She responds. "I was wondering if I could come up tomorrow and stay for a day or two?"
"Of course sis. Ella will be so excited to meet her Aunt Liv for the first time. Plus Greg will be away this weekend so it will be just the three of us," Rachel excitedly tells her.
"Alright! Well, I'll call you before I leave tomorrow."
"Ok Liv! I can't wait!"
"I can't either Rach! I'll see you tomorrow," Olivia says before hanging up.
If there's anyone I can talk to about Peter and I…it's Rachel.
This was supposed to be the second to last chapter, but as it turned out there's actually 2 more after this one. I think it's written in stone this time.
Thanks so much for reading :)
