Co-Written by RatedrKjErIcHo.

Bridget sat out on the balcony of her apartment with a cup of coffee and let the warmth of the sun hit her face. It was early November and she felt that being alone with her thoughts was a nice way to spend a Saturday morning. Especially since she couldn't spend it the way she wanted, in bed wrapped in Ted's arms. She smiled when he crossed her mind. They'd been having their affair for a month and a half now. She was a little conflicted about it. He was after all still a married man. But she could tell that he did love her. She sighed a little and walked inside to answer the door, only to find Traci standing there with Mike and Chris.

"Please don't tell me you're working on a Saturday." She asked the three of them.

"Um...no. Did you forget about Maryse's baby shower?"

"Oh right." She said. "Let me grabbed my gift and we can go." She walked to the bedroom and picked up the gift she had gotten for Maryse. "Okay, I'm ready."

"Great." Chris replied. They headed out and were soon at the hotel where the baby shower was.

Bridget saw Ted with his wife when she walked in. She smiled and make sure she acted normal. She placed her gift with the others and got something to drink.

"So, I see John is here." She said to Traci as they stood getting their drinks.

"Well he is Mike's best friend. Why wouldn't he be here?"

"Just have sex with him already."

"Right, I will hop right on that. As soon as you convince lover boy to leave his wife for you."

Bridget froze. There was no way Traci knew. "Ha, ha."

"Come on, you like him."

"I might but I don't think anything will happen." She replied. She hated lying to her best friend but it was what was best.

"Oh, here he comes and with his wife."

"Nice to see you guys." Ted said as he and Eve walked over.

"You too." Traci replied. "Well I'm going to talk to Mike and Maryse." She slipped away leaving Bridget with Ted and Eve.

"Eve, this is Bridget. The lawyer I was telling you about."

"Oh right." Eve smiled. So this was who she and Cody hoped her husband would sleep with. "Well you shouldn't feel guilty."

"I'm sorry?" Bridget asked.

"For keeping my husband so late at the office." Eve smiled. "You guys work late three or four nights a week."

"There is a lot to do." Bridget replied. She knew that they spent some of the time working but most of it was spent being together.

"I know. So don't feel guilty. Ted is a dedicated worker. In fact, just a day ago, he left me to go do some research." She moved to kiss him. "I'm so proud."

"I'm sure you are." Bridget said hiding the uncomfortableness she felt seeing him kiss his wife.

"Well, I should go find Maryse and then see how everyone else is doing." Eve said leaving Ted and Bridget alone.

Traci hugged Maryse. "You look beautiful."

"Thanks but I feel like a cow." Maryse said smiling. "How is work?"

"Work. But Mike and Chris keep it interesting." Traci said looking over at Mike talking with John. Maryse followed her line of sight and smiled a little to herself.

"Yeah, John speaks highly of you and your dedication to the case. I hear it from him, Mike and Chris all the time." Maryse said.

"Really?" Maryse nodded. "Can I ask you something?" Maryse nodded.

"How did you and Mike meet?"

"He was my lawyer. I was being sued by this jackass I used to do business with all because I wouldn't go out with him. Jessica and Chris met the same way. She was being sued by some sleaze ball."

"That's funny that you both met them like that." Traci laughed.

"Yeah but sometimes you meet someone when you least expect it." Maryse smiled.

"Maryse, you look beautiful." Eve said coming over and hugging her.

"Hey, Eve." Maryse replied. She wasn't really that fond of Eve. She thought she was with Ted for the money and she had heard from friends that Eve was cheating on Ted. "You know Traci, right?"

"No, I don't."

"She is the new lawyer working with Mike and Chris."

"Oh, nice to meet you."

"You too." Traci said shaking her hand. "I'm going to get something to drink. Can I get you guys anything?"

"No, I'm good."

"You look beautiful today." Ted whispered to her.

"Thanks." Bridget responded with a smile. "You look nice. Your wife seems to be enjoying herself."

"She is. She likes to show off." Ted said as Cody walked into the room. He spotted Ted and Bridget talking and smirked to himself as he walked over.

"You guys aren't talking shop are you?"

"Just going over a few theories. Did we ever verify the wife's whereabouts on the night Nikki was killed?" Ted asked.

"No but I will look into it." Cody said to him. "Well, I think I will grab a drink. See you later."

Once Cody had left, Ted turn to Bridget. "I can get away later. I really want to see you today and not like this."

"I want that too." She whispered. She saw his wife looking at them. "You better go. She's looking at you."

"I will see you later." He walked over to where Eve was. She told him that a friend had called and asked her come over later. He said okay. She smiled and turned back to the conversation she was having. She and Cody knew they were close to getting Ted to cheat. Eve just had to make sure she gave him the opening.

Traci walked over to where John and Mike were. "Why are you guys over here and not with everyone else?"

"Just letting the guests mingle." Mike said smiling. "Think about what I said John. Excuse me; I've got to go check on my wife." John looked over at Traci after Mike left and smiled a little.

"You look nice today." He said.

"Thanks. So do you."

"Do you have any plans for Thanksgiving?"

"No. My parents and Bridget's parents are going on a cruise this year so we are on our own."

"Mike, Maryse and I are getting together if you guys wanted to join us."

"I do make a mean pumpkin pie." Traci said smiling.

"I'd love to try it."

"Great." She smiled. "Well, I think Maryse is ready to open the gifts."

They headed back to where Maryse was. The gifts were opened and everyone was heading home. Eve smiled at Cody and then looked at Ted who was talking to Chris. She had made her excuse for getting away. Now they just had to wait and see if he would go for it.

Chris and Jessica dropped Traci and Bridget off at their apartment. They headed upstairs.

"So, Mike and Maryse invited us to spend Thanksgiving with them. " Traci said as they walked toward their apartments.

"That sounds great." Bridget smiled. She knew Ted would be with his family.

"Bridget, are you okay? You seemed a little preoccupied today."

"I'm fine. I just have this case on my mind. I mean Jay Reso might be a cheating sleazy guy but I don't think he killed his mistress and her sister. If we can't give the jury reasonable doubt, they will convict."

"It will work out. I know you will solve this."

"Thanks for the vote of confidence." Bridget laughed as she opened her door.

"No problem. I'll see you later." Traci laughed as she entered her apartment.

Bridget nodded and headed in. She sighed as she headed to her bedroom. She dropped her shoes at the door and changed into something more comfortable. She sat down on the sofa. Ted would be there anytime. She knew being with him was dangerous and there was a chance he wouldn't leave his wife but she was falling more in love with him every day. And she wasn't going to give that up. She believed in her heart that he would eventually be hers permanently.

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