Next few weeks were good for us. My friends and I found our way back to some kind of normal. We would go for a drink with them after work. We were invited to some parties. Holly played scrabble with Tracy's son. Nick and Holly played chess. We went to some double dates with Dove and some Chloe and it was fun. People saw me in a different moods and saw me being a couple with someone just like they are. We made tournaments in playing dotes. We went to play baseball, Holly played I cheered. We had fun being part of the group again. Everything seemed to fall to its place. Oliver was happy with his new lady and me and my lady were never better, Nick and Andy were good, Tracy and my brother wanted a baby and Frank and Noelle wanted another baby. I liked where my life was going. I liked where Holly and I were going. It felt nice to go back to her and not spending my nights alone wishing she was here. My mother even showed some interest in my life and my father and Steve convicted me to go to family dinner with Holly. My mother was polite, little bit too polite, but Holly felt good and that was only thing that mattered. She noticed our rings and said that if we are happy, she will learn to be happy. Part of me doubted her. I never saw my mother that nice and polite. She even didn't insult me or did anything for me to feel less worthy than my brother. Steve and Tracy were planning to get married and have a baby, so he was again the favorite child that does things right. She didn't point all my faults all the time, but I could feel the way she was looking at me and Holly. She even went to lunch with Holly without me and Holly didn't say anything bad about these lunches. Maybe they were normal, or maybe she wanted me not to worry.

I had a chance to hang out with some of Holly's friends. That experience was definitely different. Some of them were nice to me and making jokes about us being any straight man wet dream. Brunette and a blonde... I didn't mind that. It made me feel proud and hot, I loved flirting with the idea I'm desirable. Some of her friends had issues with the fact she is my first. They tried to fill her head with ideas I would leave her for a men any minute and I could see her face fall after these conversations. She didn't doubt us, or me. She just didn't like hearing these stories. Nobody likes to hear the predictions why their relationship will fail. She had conversation with them demanding respect and benefit of the doubt. She told them that I am someone she loves and that I should be respected for making her happy. I never understood why labeling was so important. I was marring a woman, but I couldn't label myself as a gay woman. I was always aware of women's beauty, but I never dated any of them until Holly. She is my first and I hope my last woman. I was in love with her and some stupid label didn't matter to me. Some of her friends that didn't care about my past, decided to make me extremely gay toured of the city. They told us to meet them at Wanda's house and that they take me from there. Holly was coming with us, but had to promise that will not try to get involved in my ''being a lesbian'' class. It was so funny to me, but I said nothing. My curiosity got the best of me. We met them at Wanda's house and first thing that I saw was lot's of flannel. They gave me a flannel shirt. My expression was priceless. I think I saw her trying to control herself just not to burst into laughter.

''Oh...My...God.. Baby, you are going to wear flannel shirt...''

''No,no,no...''

''Young apprentice, that is your school uniform...You promised to listen to me and behave.''

She turned to Holly.

''Stewart, where is your shirt?''

She took off her coat and I saw her wearing extremely hot and well fitted flannel shirt. She let her hair down and took off the glasses.

''Is this better master Wanda?''

''Yes, hotshot... You are perfect for our little educational true... Come on baby girl... We have places to go...''

I put my shirt on, and heard cameras clicking, including Holly's.

''Stewart, you are dead meet when we come home...''

''I can't wait lumberjack Peck...''

''Fuck you!''

''Already did... Many times...''

''O.K. Ladies, save it for when you come home. We have a long night ahead of us.''

''Why couldn't I get one like yours fitted and nice...? This one is too big for me...''

Wanda smiled at her and gave her another bag.

''You are lucky your girl took care of that. If it was up to me. You would spend the night in that shirt you are wearing.''

I opened the bag and found nice fitted red shirt. If I have to where flannel at least it is one shirt that fits.

''You look sexy babe...''

''Ignoring you Nerd...''

Our night began at the golf course. We played golf for two hours and then went to the ice rink and played skated. After skating we went to bars. That night they took me to the most stereotypical lesbian bars and I had so much fun. Their jokes were dirty some time, but it was fun. I observed the people. Some girls were very feminine, nice make up, dresses and some were very masculine, even easy to confuse with cute boys. They were in jeans, oh, flannel and combat boots...just like me... Oh, Holly will so pay for this.

''Baby, you're so bunch tonight...''

''Holly ,stop...''

''What?''

''People are watching...''

''So?''

''To much PDA in public is not my cup of tea...''

''And what about we sneak into the ladies room?''

Her hands were under my shirt. I could feel her fingers on my stomach and it was turning me on more than I could handle.

''O.K. Let's do it..''

She pushed me into the bathroom stall and locked the door. She unbuttoned my shirt in a minute and my upper body was exposed to her. She kissed me and unbuckled mu jeans. Her hand was in my panties in a second.

''I love when you are so wet for me...''

''Do not talk to much... I need you now...''

She dropped on her knees and started licking my folds. Oh, she was good and I knew I stand no chance to stop her from what she was doing. Ten minutes later, I was done. I could hardly stand how intense my orgasm was.

'' I'm so returning the favor when we come home...''

''I know... You never leave things unfinished my love...''

We came back to the table and were greeted with smiles and winking.

''I see you experienced one more moment of dating a girl and bar hoping...''

''Yeah, it was...interesting...''

''Yep! I remember when we took Holly with us for the first time. She was such a nice kid... Too bad we spoiled her.''

''If you were not such a charmer, I would have never became bad girl...''

''You dated me because you were bored to death...''

''Yeah.. Before Addison you dated that boring doctor Andrea... Ah, she was dead boring...''

''Yes she was..''

I learned some new things about Holly that night. She dated most of her friends or just had some casual thing with them. Andrea and Marina were serious relationships that ended badly for her. Her friends were her safety net and they held her together after all the crap. They are very close. This night was fun. In next few days I was introduced to another kind of lesbian life, medaling with other people's lives. Ana and Gwen invited us for dinner. Their daughter was at a sleepover, so they had the night to themselves. Holly accepted the invitation. Apparently only she was invited and Marina was supposed to be here. They were surprised to see me at the door with Holly. As a police officer, I learned how to read people so I knew this was not what they planned for the evening. Gwen elegantly added another plate and Ana made sure we do not notice I was not expected. I got to see Marina. She was beautiful and I must say sexy. She had long dark hair, bright eyes and perfect body. Only thing that bothered me was too much color. She had very colorful dress and I needed sunglasses just to look at her. Ana tried to start a conversation probably to feel how much there is hope for Marina in this story.

''So, we haven't seen each other for a while. What have you been up to Holly?''

''Honestly, so much have been going on. I have useless interns who can't do anything right. I almost killed one of them for labeling the evidence wrong.''

''Yes, she is right. I remember screaming in the phone. She looked so angry that I really believe she would hurt that girl if she was standing in front of her.''

''And you don't mind her work? I remember I was really bothered by the smell and her stories. I don't think that dismembered bodies are good dinner conversation.''

''I don't mind. I like when she gets in her nerd mode and starts talking about rotting flash, bugs, worms and all the things she needs to determent time of death. I find it impressive.''

Holly beamed. I never spoke about her work with such a pride. I usually call her nerd, lab rat, bone collector... And she knew I was just joking, but giving her job so much meaning, that was something she didn't see coming. Especially the part where I said I enjoy talking about it.

''You know, I don't understand her always. I'm not a doctor, but I enjoy listening to her because she loves her job and she is one of the best. I respect her enough to listen and give some meaning to what she does. She is amazing and that is one of the many reasons she got me to be with her. Of course, there are her nerdy moments when I want to strangle her. She can read all night and I'm a light sleeper. Sometimes she reads some parts loud and after that I dream some version of walking dead...But I love her and love that she has job that makes her happy.''

Ana tried to get the story on Marina and how good she is doing at school. Her kids were first in the state on some test whole generation takes. She was so proud of that and I didn't care. She was boring.

''So, M, how is your life?''

''It's fine. I just got out of a relationship with one lawyer. Her hours were crazy. I couldn't stand being so much time alone. My school is done around two and she would come home around seven even later on some nights. Why people must work in such crazy professions. You know, it's you fault I started dating Judie. We met after the break up, on the same night. She was supposed to be just one night stand until you come back and beg for me to come back...But, you didn't..''

''Two of you have grate ways of dealing with the brake up. You just went and fucked some random girl, and she sliced some poor man to bits and pieces...''

''Actually, I went to batting cages to blow off the steam...''

''Oh, that makes since...''

She started laughing so loud that I had to laugh with her.

''Baby, you are bad... Very bad...''

''I know, and that is why you love me...''

''And how did you meet?''

''We met at the crime scene. She tried to kick me off the scene and called me Lunchbox.''

''Lunchbox?''

''Yes, because of her bag. I swear it looks like a lunchbox.''

''And what were you doing there?''

''I am police officer. It was my call and because of the skeleton we found, we needed forensic pathologist on the scene and then Dr Lunchbox came.''

''Romantic... What can I say...''

''In a way it is. It was strange connection. It took us some time to get to the place we are now, but we are happy and planning a wedding.''

Holly showed them their hand.

''You are really serious. When is the wedding?''

''We have no idea. We just have no time to start planning it. I believe Gail should have real big wedding and all that she wants.''

''I could never imagine you as the marring type..''

''With the right girl, I am...''

''And children?''

''We will get there when we decide to start planning our family...''

''Who would carry? With your work it is risky for both of you...''

''It is, but we will make our decision based on many things. First, we would consult OBGYN and then decide who will carry and who will give the egg.''

After the baby and wedding talk, they had no way to get Marina in-between us. We proved to be good, I controlled my temper and Holly was proud of me.

''You've been a good girl tonight...''

''What's my reward?''

''When we get home...''

''I love the sound of that...''

We made love for most of the night and it was very difficult to wake up for the morning shift. We were in a rush, so we forgot to take off our rings. So, everybody with a pair of eyes could see my bling.

''Peck, something you would like to share?''

''Mmmm,no sir?''

''Really, I think that ring says something else...''

Shit...

''Well Dr. Stewart and me are getting married...I do not know when, but you'll know...''

The room erupted. Everybody was on their feet cheering congratulating and being nice. My friends beguine planning bachelorette parties, girls with me and boys with Holly. Steve gave me thumbs up. Holly came to bring some paperwork and was dragged into the celebration.

''What is going on?''

''Our engagement. We still have our rings...''

''Who cares baby?''

''I don't...''

She gave me a soft peck on the lips and crowd cheered even more. Holly invited them tonight for a drink and they promised to bring some food and more drinks. We were having a party. It was first time they were invited to OUR home. We got some groceries after work and went home to prepare for our guests. Party was wild. We had so much fun. Holly and the boys talked sports and how I hate sports. Bad thing is when you have in the same room two people you were dating and one person you are marring. Bad idea. They were exchanging their experiences of dating me. There was someone at the door very impatient to get in. I opened and found my father who could hardly breath.

''Gail, Holly, if you want to get married, do it in next few minutes...''

''What is going on?''

''Your mother is on the way...with the senator Collins.''