Chapter 9

Two hours later, Mick had to leave. He said goodbye and Emily was glad to see him go. She had a lot to think about.

These things all revoved around Mick Rawson. Should she, or shouldn't she? Was he worth it, or was it just a waste of time that wasn't going to go anywhere. Or should she jump in and have fun, but then again she wasn't getting any younger and she had always yearned for kids.

The next morning Emily walked into work with these questions still weighing on her mind. Lost in thought she nearly walked into JJ.

''Whoa! Watch where you're going Em!''

''Sorry JJ. I was just thinking.''

''About what?''

''It's complicated.''

''Relationship trouble?''

''Ya, kind of.''

''Come on, I can help.''

JJ lead Emily into her office so they could have some privacy. Emily sat in the chair in front of JJ's desk and JJ took her rightful place behind it. Emily couldn't help but think she was a kid in the principal's office again.

''So, what's on your mind Em?''

''Mick.''

''Ah.''

''I don't know if I should go for it.''

''Why not?''

''It mighn't work out.''

''So?''

''I don't want to get hurt''

''Emily, seriously? It's only a bit of fun. And if you feel like it's developing into something more, stop it if you think he doesn't feel the same.''

''I'm not getting younger JJ.''

''He can just be a stepping stone. Just getting you back into the game.''

''I like your enthuasiasm about the relationship.''

''Look, I don't mean it like that.''

''Ok, so he's a bit of fun. But what if I fall for him?''

''Confront him and if he feels the same, go for it. You'll only know if you try.''

''I guess you're right.''

''I'm always right.''

''Right, I am going to call him to arrange a second date. Where do you think we should go?''

''Well, you went for the more formal occasion last time so tone it down a bit this time. Cinema maybe?''

''Any specific film?''

''I don't know.''

''You don't know? I thought you were the expert.''

''I am, a drama maybe. Something that's sad.''

''Why, so I'll end up crying into his shoulder?''

''Exactly.''

''Ok, I'll take that into consideration.''

''You better. I am the expert after all!''

So JJ had pretty much made her mind up for her. She was going to go for it and if she ended up falling for him so be it.

Work went pretty fast until lunch. JJ had been pretty lax on the amount of paperwork they had to complete and for some of the time she was looking for things to do.

When it was time for lunch she decided to call Mick. She walked into the break room for some privacy when JJ sneaked up behind her.

''Whatcha doing?''

''Oh Jesus JJ you scared me! What are you doing?'' screamed Emily jumping and nearly dropping her phone.

''Wondering what you're doing.''

''Trying to call Mick but for some reason I can't get any privacy.''

''Oh, sorry,''said JJ sheepishly. ''You can use my office if you want.''

''Really? Thanks JJ!''

''No problem, some on.''

She went into JJ's office and began to dial Mick's number.

''Uh JJ?''

''Hmm?''

''Some privacy?''

''Oh ya,'' she said and exited.

The phone started ringing. He picked up on the third ring.

''Hello? I wasn't expecting to hear from you this early.''

''Really? But the strange thing is that I always seem to be the one making contact.''

''Right sorry I'll try more. That is if you'll have me.''

''I'll have you.''

''Great. So what did you want to talk about?''

''I was wondering if you wanted to see a movie?''

''Love to. Expect no chickflicks.''

''Oh, were agreed on that.''

''You don't like chick flicks?''

''Oh no. The plot is predictable, starts out normal life, something good happens, something bad happens, they lose love interest, do something that solves everything and has fairytale kiss with hot guy. And the romance is always weak anyway.''

''Finally a girl who doesn't like chick flicks! You are every man's dream!''

''Am I yours?'' Emily flirted, actually enjoying herself.

''Maybe,'' he flirted back.

''I need more than a maybe.''

''How about a yes then?''

''Better.''

''So, how about tonight?''

''Sure, how about the cinema on third?''

''Ok, I think I could find it.''

''I'm sure you could.''

''Just as long as we sit in the back row.''

''Ha! We'll see.''

''I'll hold you to that.''

''Right, I think the shows start at eight o' clock.''

I'll be there.''

''Good, see you there.''

''Bye.''

''Bye.''

She hung up and was surprised to find herself smiling.

She opened the door to leave when she heard a small cry.

''Ow.''

She opened the door to see JJ and Garcia crouching down behind the door.

''Were you listening?''

''Isn't it obvious Em? Oh, and you were totally flirting.''

''Just don't do it again right?''

''Ok,'' stammered JJ. They were left watching Emily walking back into the bullpen smiling and emanating confidence.

''Wow,'' stated Garcia.

''Ya, wow.''