Hey guys :) thanks for your lovely reviews. Glad you liked the last chapter. Hopefully yous like this chapter too as I found it fun to write. Anna
Nick arrived back at his flat to be greeted by numerous wedding and holiday magazines spread across the floor. "Yvonne" Nick called out as he was appalled at the state of his flat. Yvonne popped her head out from the bathroom with a towel round hr head and another towel covering her body.
Seeing Nicks face Yvonne shouted "Sorry love, lost track of time and I needed a shower more than the floor needed a tidy up."
Nick sighed "It's ok; I'll have them cleared in a few minutes."
Yvonne continued to get ready while Nick cleaned up the apartment. "Women" he muttered. Yvonne eventually appeared from the bathroom.
"You not gonna start to get ready" Yvonne said as she looked at the clock "I know how you hate to be late" she winked at him.
"You know me too well. Will I wear a suit or go more casual?" Nick asked.
"Up to you. Maybe a little more casual. It is dinner not work" Yvonne smiled. Nick pulled out a dark blue shirt and a pair of black trousers from his wardrobe. He went into the bathroom, had a shave and then proceeded to put on his clothes. Yvonne only had to apply her makeup and then they left to head to the Riverhouse.
Meanwhile Zoe was running round her flat like a headless chicken. "Matt, find my nude colour heels please. They go really well with this dress."
"Ok, it's not as if I'm also looking for your brown leather jacket."
"Sorry. Forget the jacket. Shoes are more important right now. Have you ordered the taxi yet?" Zoe shouted from the bathroom as she was halfway through curling her hair.
"Well no, as you have me looking for your shoes."
"Sorry" replied Zoe. "I'm just a little nervous. Can you tell?"
"Just a little" Matt said as he stood at the doorway with a pair of nude colour heels in his hand.
Zoe ran over to him and grabbed them out of his hand. "You're a lifesaver" Zoe said as she reached up to give him a peck on his cheek.
"Right I'll ring that taxi now while I continue the search for your jacket."
"Thank youuuuu" Zoe yelled.
Nick and Yvonne sat waiting for Zoe and Matt. "This is just typical Zoe" Nick said as he constantly looked at his watch.
"Calm down. I'm sure they'll be here soon" Yvonne replied as she put her hand under the table and gave his leg a reassuring squeeze.
Just then Zoe and Matt entered through the door. Nick stood up so they could see where they were sitting.
"Told you arriving late would annoy him. Look at the look on his face" Matt said as they both chuckled at Nick raging expression.
"Late as usual Dr Hanna."
"Sorry we got a little preoccupied" Zoe said as she lent in to kiss Matt. "And call me Zoe, we're not at work now."
"Shall we order then" Yvonne said awkwardly.
"Sounds great. I'm starving. So Yvonne, how's the wedding preparations coming along? Not long now?" Zoe said as both Nick and Matt sat looking shocked at how well they were both getting on.
"Care to join me at the bar whilst I get the drinks in" Nick said to Matt, not really asking but telling.
"Yes, sure" Matt replied as he got up and walked over to the bar.
"I don't know what your intentions are with Zoe but be careful ok. She's just using you."
"Why are you concerned about my intentions with Zoe and how do you know she's using me?" Matt asked curiously.
"I don't want to see her get hurt.
"Thanks for your concern but you're the one who has hurt her, not me." Matt said as he walked away with a pint and a large red wine leaving Nick standing at the bar with the bill.
"Having a nice chat ladies?"Matt said as he returned.
"Yes" smiled Yvonne. "Zoe has just agreed to go to the salon with me so that I can get my tan and nails and any other little things I need done."
"How nice" Nick butted in as he returned with his and Yvonne's drink.
"Medium rare steak with pepper sauce" shouted one waiter. "Yes over there" Zoe said pointing to Nick before Nick could claim it as his while another waiter shouted "lasagne with garlic bread."
"Over there" Nick said doing exactly what Zoe had done moments before pointing the waiter in her direction to give her her food.
Another 2 waiters came out with Matt and Yvonnes food as they sat uncomfortably eating their meal. A while later a waiter walked over and said "everything ok for yous?"
"Yes" replied Nick.
"The food's superb" Matt spoke up.
"So have you found anywhere for the honeymoon?" asked Zoe. "You're gonna have a great time trying to tear Nick away from the department."
"I was looking at Rome but Nicks not too keen on it" replied Yvonne.
"Wonder why?" Zoe said with a raised eyebrow.
"He's more interested in Hawaii. Aren't you?" Yvonne said as she rested her hand on top of his.
"Em, yes" Nick replied very disinterested in the conversation.
"So Matt, how long have you and Zoe been together?" asked Yvonne.
"Not too long. We had a thing a while back but it didn't work out. So we're giving it a second chance" Matt smiled back.
"That's nice. Well I hope things turn out better than it did the last time" Yvonne smiled politely back.
"For both our sakes I hope so too." This remark from Matt made Nick and Zoe look at each other uneasy.
Just then a waiter arrived at the table. "Would anyone like desert?"
"I need to fit into a wedding dress so I'll have to leave it" said Yvonne.
"I might go for the chocolate fudge cake" Zoe said with a massive grin on her face.
"You could, or you could slim with me so that you can look nice in your bridesmaids dress" Yvonne said as she smiled nervously.
"What" Zoe said confused.
"I think she's asking you to be her bridesmaid" Matt said a little shocked himself. Nick just sat there bewildered.
"I didn't know how to ask you. I was also thinking of asking Linda she was so kind the other night and I don't really have any women friends in the force."
"Emm" Zoe managed to say as she was nearly speechless. "I'd be honoured" Zoe finally said less than convincing.
"Great, that's another thing sorted" Yvonne beamed. "Nick you still need to pick your best man" Yvonne continued.
"Well I won't be asking Matt, if that's what you're getting at" Nick said as he got up and walked away from the table.
Zoe, Matt and Yvonne sat at the table not knowing what to say. Zoe decided to speak first. "I'm just gonna head out for a cigarette." Zoe left the table and went outside. Just as Zoe lit her cigarette she spotted Nick standing at the railings beside the river. She walked over to join him.
"Not the double date you expected?" Zoe asked.
"You could say that. I only did it cause I thought yous would crack."
"And what would make you think that?"
"I know you're only going out with him to make me jealous. Just like the last time."
"It's clearly working" Zoe giggled.
"I don't know why he gets me so worked up."
Zoe put her hand on his lower back as she rubbed up and down to soothe him. "I don't know either. I'm the same with Yvonne basically."
Nick sighed. "Are we doing the right thing?" he asked as he put his arm round Zoe.
"I dunno" Zoe said as Nick moved in and locked lips with her unaware that Yvonne had gone on a search to find him and had witnessed the passionate kiss.
Sorry guys have to leave it there, going out tonight :) may update tomorrow depending on how I feel, Anna.
BTW all mistakes are mine didnt really have a chance to reread it and check for mistakes