Rav didn't know why he agreed to come for a drink. Mark and LeAnn were busy and they didn't invite anyone else; so it was just him, Marcella and Tim. Going out with the big boss made him feel awkward, but he agreed because Marcella badgered him into it.
Rav needed to forget the day. The case had taken a huge toll on him and Marcella knew he needed to get some time away from the office. Tim wasn't quite as sure at Rav's presence at the pub, but he waited to get Marcella on her own before he mentioned it, "Are you sure this is a good idea? Inviting Rav." he says as he looks over to him standing at the bar. It was Rav's round and the pub was packed.
"It's just been a bad day for everyone. I invited him because I thought he could do with a drink." she replied, there was a hint of annoyance in her voice. Rav returned with the drinks and placed them on the table, he sat down and immediately downed almost half of his pint. She had never seen him drink quite like that before, and she knew how badly he had been affected by their current case but even this was different for Rav.
Tim and Marcella had drank more than they had thought and Rav stayed almost motionless in his chair. They began getting more touchy feely with each other and Rav didn't know what to do, it was slightly awkward for him being the only one there with them with no one else to talk to or simply drink with.
Tim mumbled sweet nothings to Marcella and she kissed him and Rav got up off his chair. "I better get going." he said as he took his jacket off the back of his chair.
"No, Rav, stay, I'll get you another drink." Marcella said. Her words slurring slightly. She removed Tim's arm from around her shoulder and stood up to join him. Rav didn't reply to her request to stay, he instead moved his head to her cheek and press his lips to it. "See you tomorrow."
Rav nodded and left. Marcella sighed; she couldn't help but worry about him, it was a part of Rav she hadn't really seen before, the vulnerability, the sadness. It's not the first time they've worked on a murder case, but it was kids, and that hit everyone hard. She returned to her seat and Tim put his arm back round her, "Is he gonna be alright?" he wondered and Marcella took a sip of her beer before she answered.