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Cal got into the car and took his cell phone from his pocket as Emily had promised him she would text the address as soon as she hung up. After making sure he had read it correctly, he used his GPS system to make sure it wouldn't take him more than a couple of minutes to get there. He was studying the two options he had when the passenger's door got open, causing him to look away from the tiny display.
"Get in, luv." Cal said softly, answering the unquestioned question before rotating the key and starting the car.
Gillian nodded gently, getting in before buckling her seat belt and checking the little screen that Cal had programmed to show where Emily was and how he could get there without getting lost.
"What exactly did she tell you?" She asked as he finally pulled away from the parking lot and started following the indications he was being given.
"Oh, there was too much noise in the background but for what I understood, she said she needed a non-geek reason to abandon a party." He replied, keeping his attention focused on the street.
Gillian couldn't help but laugh at his description of the situation.
"And what's your plan, Dad?" She raised an eyebrow, waiting for him to explain his strategy.
Stopping at a red light, he turned a bit on his seat, looking questioningly at Gillian.
"What? I am just asking. I mean, she's probably at a bar. You can't just walk inside and grab her by the arm." She commented confidently, not hiding her shock once she read what was written all over his face. "Cal, you can't do that! She asked for a non-geek reason!"
"You, women, are just too complicated." He said, rolling his eyes before starting to drive again as the red light finally changed to green. "Why can't you just say that you are tired and bored to death?"
"Just because you never felt like you had to fit in, it doesn't mean that other people don't. Integration is not an easy process and it's getting even more complicated as the time passes by." She explained as she leaned back on her seat. "Nowadays it means a lot to teenagers to be part of a group. You have no idea of what some of them do just to belong somewhere. It's scary."
"Yes, like I said, women are just too complicated."
Gillian stared at him for a few seconds with an annoyed look on her face before hitting him in the warm.
"Don't make me punch you again, Cal." She joked before sighing softly. "You should be glad your daughter trusts you enough to call you and ask for an easy and not embarrassing way out. She's a smart girl. You are extremely lucky to have her." Her voice conveyed sadness and nostalgia.
Cal reached out for her left hand and brought it up so that he could plant a soft kiss on it. "I know." He gave it a squeeze before letting go. "I am also extremely lucky to have you or I wouldn't know what to do to save my daughter from dying of boredom and embarrassment." He said playfully as he parked the car on the other side of the street. "So, what's your plan, Miss Psychology?"
She shook her head softly before focusing her attention on the long queue that could be seen from their side of the street. "It seems like it's a quite famous club."
She noticed him unbuckling his seat belt and reaching out for the door knob. "Where are you going, Mister?" She asked, stopping him from leaving the car.
"I am going to rescue my daughter?" He raised an eyebrow, studying her face as she started laughing.
"You are not going anywhere. You will stay here and I will go get her." She finally said, grabbing her purse and opening it, taking a full make-up kit from inside it. She added more lipstick and mascara before running her fingers through her hair, giving it a wilder look.
"Should I be scared to ask what the bloody hell you are doing?" He asked as he studied her every move.
"As far as your daughter's friends are concerned, I am just an older friend." She answered before pulling her dress a bit down, showing more cleavage.
Cal's eyes widened at such a sight. "You must be insane if you think I am going to let you go alone into that bar wearing that."
"Cal, that's the kind of speech you use with your daughter, not with me." She said, leaning over him a bit so that her now red lips were close to his earlobe. "And besides, I wore this to the office today and I didn't hear you complaining." She whispered before planting a kiss upon his cheek, leaving a lipstick mark behind once she pulled away.
"I want to see your complaint report over my desk tomorrow morning but be careful with the words you use. I can be very sensitive." She giggled as she saw the shocked look that had taken over his usually plaint face expression. "Now if you will excuse me, I have a friend waiting for me inside." And with that, she opened the door and left the car.
"Gillian Foster is a dangerous woman." Cal found himself saying out loud, his eyes following her as she crossed the street and went directly to the guy from the guest list. He knew he shouldn't be surprised when he saw her walking into the bar a few seconds later, leaving the security to deal with a group of angry teenagers that had been standing out on the queue for hours now. "Outstandingly dangerous."
Inside the bar, Gillian looked around the room, spotting Emily right in the middle of the dance floor. She had to find a way of approaching the girl without making her die of embarrassment. It took her about five seconds to work something out.
"What can I get ya, gorgeous?" The bartender asked lustfully as he leaned over a bit, checking her out.
"Two Cosmos, please." She replied with a smile that even though it didn't reach her eyes was enough to make him think he was going to get lucky.
"Anything else?" He put the two glasses in front of her, taking the time to look at her chest before meeting her eyes again.
"No, thanks. I am okay for now." She winked at him before turning around and walking towards the place where Emily and her clan were dancing.
She took a sip of her drink to help her muscles relax before approaching the group with a large smile on her face. "Ems! I have been looking for you! Why didn't you answer my text?" Gillian asked, offering Cal's daughter the extra glass she was holding.
Emily's group suddenly went silent, focusing their attention on the strange woman that had came to talk to Emily Lightman.
"Huh, Gill? I am sorry? I didn't see it…" The girl was still trying to understand what was going on. "Oh, thank you. What is it?" She asked as she accepted the drink from her.
"It's your favorite. A cosmopolitan." She replied with a grin, winking at the young girl that finally gave her a cheerful smile, letting her know that she had understood the plan.
"I saw you from across the dance floor. I was coming to ask if you wanted to come with me and the guys to a new bar that just opened but I guess you are a little busy…" She said, looking at Emily's group of friends.
"Oh, you go Emily. We will be fine. Just let us know if you liked the place tomorrow." A girl confidently said, giving Emily a jealousy look before smiling.
"Kids." Gillian thought to herself, trying to avoid rolling her eyes at what she had just witnessed.
"Are you coming then, Ems? They are waiting." She said, turning around and waving to a group of guys that quickly waved back at her with smiles on their faces.
"Oh…" Emily said before turning around to face her group. "I guess that if you don't mind… I really wanted to see that new place and I haven't been hanging out with Gill that much lately so… Later guys." She said with a smile.
"Shall we?" The older woman asked, offering Emily her arm.
"Lets." The teenager answered, waving at her friends before focusing her attention back on Gillian. "Oh God, did Dad tell you to do this?" She asked as they walked past by the group of men that yelled out a 'call me' that caused them both to start laughing.
"You father adores you but I didn't think his plan was going to work so I decided to take over and have some fun myself." Gillian said, taking a sip of her drink before winking down at Emily.
"Thank YOU! You saved me from being labeled as the queen of the geek. You are the best." She said, giving her a quick hug before getting into the car. "Hi Dad!"
"Hello luv." He said, turning around a bit to face his daughter. "How are… What are you holding?" He asked right when Gillian opened the door and got into the car. "Did you give my daughter alcohol?" He questioned her.
"Chill Dad. It was just part of the plan." Emily said as she gave Gillian the second glass. "Hey, what's that on your face?"
Cal ignored at her question, focusing his attention on the giggling woman that was sitting by his side.
"What?" She asked before clasping her seat belt. "I am not driving and I am old enough to drink. What is your excuse?" She teased him.
"Women." He murmured under his breath, starting the car again. "Lets get you both home."
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