Vacation was cut short after Gail got the call that her aunt has passed. She, Steve and Holly packed up and went back to Toronto. Holly went home and Gail and Steve went to her aunt's house. Pecks and the rest of the friends and family were there preparing for the wake and the funeral. Mama Peck gave them all assignments and sent them to do it. Holly gave her best to be there for Gail and help with all she could. She did all she could without being seen by the family. In Gail's name she handled flowers, she handled getting Gail a new black dress and hairdresser's appointment. She couldn't go to the funeral with roots showing. Gail hated being bossed around by her mother and she hated even more the fact she would have to spend time with her family. She didn't love them. Every day after she was done with her duties, she would spend a night at Holly's place. Some nights Holly was there waiting and some nights Holly was coming from work finding Gail on her sofa eating ice cream and grumbling about killing her mother.

''I can't stand them. I will really kill them all one day.''

Holly held her and kissed her forehead.

''You know I would love to be there for you, but I can't come. My parents will be there and I don't think I am ready to see them and I am afraid what our encounter could turn into. Funerals are not place for tantrum my dad could create.''

Gail was silent for some time. She just cuddled up to her naked girlfriend. Holly was right. Her parents were capable of making very bad scene. And her mother would go insane if something like that ever occurred. Gail turned towards Holly and kissed her. She rolled them so she was on top and then she ended the kiss…

''Enough talking about my mother and those idiots of your parents. Let's go back to where we were an a day ago…''

Holly smirked at her girlfriend.

''And where is that detective?''

''Me….naked…on top of you… Doing all those things you love…''

''I like that idea…''

''Just like? I am hurt Holly…''

''Shut up and put those hands and mouth into good use detective…''

And she did. They spent most of the morning and afternoon in bed avoiding Gail's phone that was ringing all the time. After some time Holly got tired of hearing the Imperial march every time Mama Peck called.

''Answer that phone. I am really tired of hearing her call…''

''Nooo… I can't talk to her… I am so sick of my mother…''

''I know…''

Gail got out of bed and left the room with the phone in her hands. Holly heard Gail saying a lot of not so nice things to her mother, but decided to keep her comments to herself. After some time, Gail came back to bed with a phone switched off.

''Now, where were we?''

Since mama Peck insisted Gail comes that evening to family dinner, she had to leave Holly's a bit early. She had to go home and get ready. As she expected, there was her entire family very happy to see Steve. All Pecks were in the service and extremely proud of Steve and his undercover work. To them, Steve was amazing cop and they all believed he will reach even higher than his parents. There were Stewarts and also her perfect ''date'' Holly's cousin George. Gail could sense the setup from the door. He was there to be with her and her mom hoped he will manage to convince her this time to date him. Gail took her place at the table and Elaine seated him beside her. Holly's parents sat across from her. Thad definitely killed her appetite. Seeing her father being so nice to George and telling he is his son, made Gail's inside turn. Some of the people asked about Mr. and Mrs. Stewart's child and they said they lost their child long time ago.

''Our son is dead… You know… One of these faggot diseases…''

That made Gail even angrier. She couldn't wait for her chance to tell them what she really thinks and feels about them. Some conversation started over dinner. One of her aunts turned conversation towards Gail.

''Gail, we heard about that case you are working on… Oh, such a dreadful thing. Do you have any leads?''

''We have some, but you all know I can't discuss any of it here…''

''Gail, we are family and in the force…''

''Then, on Monday, send official request and I'll come to your office and give you the facts. Here, we are just family, not cops…''

Some of the cousins praised Gail's work and said they are very proud of her. Steve didn't like it very much. He loved being the only good child and cop in the family. One aunt gave him opportunity to make Gail bad guy again.

''Oh, I see your mother found you a nice young boy… It's time Gail to marry and have family…''

Before she could speak, Steve spoke…

''Oh, boy… That's a good one.''

Elaine gave her son a look…

''You have something to say Steven?''

'' My sister apparently bets for the other team…No boy will get her to settle and have a family….''

Pecks turned pail and Gail's blood was boiling…

''What are you talking about Steven...?''

Before Steve had a chance to say something, Gail spoke.

''I am gay… I am dating a woman…for some time now…''

They all turned towards her and entire room was silent. She saw the looks and the way they all looked disapproving, especially her parents and Stewarts.

''And who is she?''

But instead of her speaking, her brother did the honors….

''A doctor… She works for our division as pathologist…. Stewart or something….''

When Steve said her last name, Holly's parents looked at Gail.

''Yes, she is pathologist working for the fifteenth. We worked the case together...''

''Worked?''

''Yes, she stepped off for some personal reasons…''

''What personal reason could she have to step of the high profile case?''

''Mother, it's personal for a reason….''

''I am superintendent….''

''Then call her superior to your office or call Dr. Stewart there… I am in no position to talk about her reasons.''

''But I must say she is hot… But she has an attitude…''

''She just doesn't buy your crap…''

''Gail, watch your tone…''

Gail knew it was lost cause. Her parents would never stop Steve from saying negative things to her. Especially now when she came out. Now he could speak in their name, so they could wash their hands of any insult. He got out his phone and showed his parents picture of Holly and Gail at the beach. They looked very hot. Her mother looked at picture and was a silent for few moments.

''I saw her… She is the one that broke the cup in your house…''

''Yes, mother, that was her…''

''She is pretty at least. You could have picked more…butch one.''

''Yes, that wouldn't be so surprising when it comes to my sister. She dated a very fem boy…so a butch girl would be the top of Gail irony.''

Mrs. Peck just looked at Stive and he shut up. She gave phone to her husband who agreed that Holly looked pretty. Phone circled the table and reached Stewarts. Before they saw the picture, Gail took the phone and deleted it.

''That's enough. You are all so disgusting. Beside the amazing body she has, she is one of the best in the field she works at, she is smart, funny amazing in all the ways and you all just stare and droll over her body. ''

Gail was very angry at Steve.

''And you Steven are a pig. No wonder you are single.''

''Gail, that is not the way to speak to your brother…''

''Really mom? After what he said and did, you are on his side?''

''And what did he do wrong?''

''First of all, he outed me and my girlfriend before I had a chance to talk to you. Maybe we didn't want anyone to know we were dating. Some of these people in the room know her and might treat her differently. Maybe she doesn't want her name to be tied to the Peck name?''

''She should be honored to be associated with a Peck.''

''Not everyone thinks we are good guys mom…''

''That is nonsense… We are Pecks, we are police royalty…''

''And laughing stock too…''

''Why?''

''People know how you solve Steven's problems…''

''How?''

''Making me take the blame…''

''Gail Peck, apologize now!''

''No! You know I am right.''

''Gail, this is not time and place.''

''It never is mother.''

And with that Gail left the house and got back to Holly's. Holly didn't expect to see her that soon.

''Hey stranger… You came back way too early…''

''Steve just outed us…''

''And by that you mean…?''

''That I am dating a woman….''

She sat down on the sofa and nodded…

''Ok, and he has no idea….''

''About James thing? No…''

''Ok… Good… Let's keep it that way for some time… We have to talk to people you work with… If we are leaving the case…we have to tell them why….''

''I know…''

There were few minutes of silence.

''Baby, what happened with you and Steve?''

''There was some mess in the station during the questioning. Two cases were related and Steve took the old file and he didn't notice that name of the detective working undercover and name of the star witness were visible. So when they brought witness for questioning few days later, some armed men got into the station, in police uniforms and started shooting. My partner died and star witness died too. But the problem was about the folder with confidential information that was gone from one of the tables. It was signed out under Peck, no name, no rank. So my mom made sure to give him an alibi so I got accused of not taking care of the fine and data in it. Mama saved his ass and regardless of the fact so many people knows what happened, I am the one to take the blame. And he will get promoted.''

''I sort of hate him now.''

'' I hate him very often. I could even say, every day.''

Just as Gail sat by Holly and leaned in for the kiss, their phones started to ring….

''Peck…''

''Stewart…''

They exchanged looks and got off the sofa…

''Another one…''

Holly picked up her purse and put on warm boots. This body was found in the woods, place where some girls brought their…Johns, so there will be a lot of condoms, mud, confusion and she will need to keep warm. She and Gail got out of the car. She got her kit and took a deep breath. Here we go again! There were million cops. Tapes, dogs forensic crew. Holly had a feeling about this one. This will not be pretty. When she got to the body, Holly felt sick.

''Oh, my god! Baby!''

Gail blushed a bit. She and Holly had agreement not to use pet names at work.

''Holls, not now…''

''Not you, her! She is Baby, or at least how we used to call her. Us, older girls who completed the transition. She was just starting. She had few appointments with doctors. She just got her hormones few months ago.''

''Oh… So, Baby, no other name?''

''I don't know. She was new. She was trying to figure out her new name and start using it.''

Sam came to them.

''Doc, what can you tell us?''

Holly looked around and pulled Sam and Gail aside.

''I know her. We called her Baby. She still had no name.''

''And what about her ma…given name?''

'' No idea. She never used it in front of me. But, you could talk to Bell. She would give it to you and maybe get you connected to the family too.''

Holly did her exam and concluded that Baby was hit five times on the head with a rock there was struggle since she found some skin under her nails. Baby was left with empty purse, but Holly was not sure if the same person did it. Since it was the place where prostitutes would bring their clients, this could have easily be just a case of trick gone wrong.

''Is it a same guy?''

''I don't know. Trick gone wrong is also an option. I will know more after I do the complete autopsy.''

They took the body and Holly got ready to leave. Gail stepped away from Sam and came to her. She looked around and saw everyone was busy. She took Holly's hand and squeezed it.

''Are you ok?''

''I will be. It was just such a shock.''

''I know. Want to work on her now?''

''Yes, I have to.''

''Ok, see you later…''

Since they were alone, Gail kissed her and went with Sam and Holly went to morgue. Nothing on the body indicated that it was the same person. Holly was sick to her stomach to be working on someone she knew, but she had to do this in order for this murder to be solved. As her work progressed, Holly actually started going back to the idea of this being part of the murders they worked on. There was small detail that got her attention. She found that some of the hair was missing. That was killer's signature. She called Gail right away.

''Gail, it's him. Hair is missing and I recovered some semen.''

''Do you think its killer's?''

''I don't know. Baby did tricks.''

Gail came to the morgue and she was very quiet. Holly noticed that and turned towards her.

''You are very silent.''

''Holly, do you think this is personal?''

''In what way?''

''Something about the doctor? Some patient she said no to or something like that?''

''I have no idea love. We never talked about it. I am her patient too and she has to keep secrets about us.''

''She never mentioned anyone causing problems?''

''No, I don't remember.''

''Maybe we should talk to her.''

''I can't go.''

''But Sam and I can.''

And with that Gail left. Holly didn't like the fact two of them will dig through someone privacy. She knew dr Bell was very protective of her patients but a warrant would force her to speak and answer all the things they ask.

Doctor Bell was a very good looking woman in her fifties. She had long red hair and a body of a model.

''Detectives, how can I help you?''

Sam spoke before Gail could say anything.

''As you know, many of the bodies we found were your patients…''

''Are you suggesting I killed them?''

Gail had to stop Sam from speaking. They needed doctor's help.

''No, what my partner is trying to say is that you are our only connection and that makes you one of the rare people who can help us crack the case.''

She smiled at Gail.

''Detective, I can give you something, but some things about my patients must stay private.''

Sam wanted to speak, but Gail stopped him.

''We understand. Any help is good.''

''Ok, what do you need?''

Gail got the picture and gave it to doctor.

''Oh, my God! Baby!''

''Holly said that too.''

''Holly?''

''Dr. Stewart. She is the pathologist working the case… and my girlfriend.''

''Detective Peck, as in Holly's Gail?''

''Yes…''

''Wow! She did it!''

''Did what?''

''She said she will find you some day.''

''She did?''

Sam was a bit lost. He had no idea what was going on and how Gail and Holly knew each other before the case.

''I am sorry to interrupt, but we need a name.''

''I can't give it to you, that is part of the confidentiality.''

''Listen…''

Gail showed him to shut up.

''Dr. Bell, can I leave my card with you so you can inform the family or anyone of Baby's death?''

''That can be done. Baby lived with someone. I will give them a call. Maybe they know where the parents or someone who wants to claim the body is.''

Gail and Sam left her office and Sam was very angry at Gail.

''You are not doing the job right. She had to tell us.''

''She has no reason to tell us anything. Due to the nature of the patients she works with, he has to protect their privacy.''

''We got the list of the names.''

''After a court order.''

''But…''

''She will help us more if we don't push it.''

''But…''

''No! This is sensitive… You must let her give us what she can. And we will find the way to work with it all.''

''Are you worried for Holly?''

Gail was silent for some time.

''Yes…''

''We will do all we can to protect her.''

''What is killing me is that we have no idea who are we protecting her from. Who is the killer and why is he or even she doing it?''

''She?''

''A woman could kill too…''

''I know, but this demands strength and I doubt that many women uses…that sort of prostitutes.''

''Sammy, we can't rule anything out.''

''I wish we could.''

''So do I…''

Baby's partner ,Kyle, came to the station and he talked to Gail and Sam. He was few years older than Baby and he said that he loved her. He also said he was not expecting Baby to come out to him as trans but he loved her so much and was ready for her to be with a woman. Gail felt strange understanding and connection to him. She sort of did the same for Holly… or James… Sam was wondering if he was angry at Baby for wanting that big change.

''You can't be angry at them…for long. You can be angry because you didn't expect your partner to say something like that. You can be angry that your life will change dramatically, but I never wanted to kill Baby for it.''

Sam was taking notes.

''You said that it changed your life dramatically. Can you explain?''

''Until that coming out conversation, I was a gay man. I knew I was gay all my life. I never felt any attraction or interest in women. And with hat coming out, I became a straight man because I was dating a woman… Trans woman, but still a woman… Baby wanted to go all the way…All the surgeries and hormones… I guess you know the drill by now since she is not the first victim you work on.''

''And how did you feel?''

''Scared… That would be huge change…and strike to our very thin budget, but after I saw how important it was to someone I love , I started saving money too. We spent minimal amount of money out of the usual we have to spend on bills and food. We cut down going out and stayed at home for most of the time. We managed to save a little, but to us it was a huge deal.''

''How long ago Baby came out to you?''

''Baby came out to me five months into relationship and we were together for two years now. At the beginning it was a bit confusing. At home she was trying to live as a woman, she was sort of ''testing the waters'' with finding the makeup she likes, finding the look, new name… And since I always called her Baby, she picked it for a start…to start separation from the given name...and being a man.''

''And outside of your home?''

''For more than a year, Baby was a boy out of our home. When we saved the money, transition slowly started, but just six months ago she became ok with being a woman in public too.''

''And what was the given name?''

''Jason Booker.''

''Do you have any contact with the family?''

''I have the address book. That is all I have with all the names and contacts she had. Maybe there she had numbers of her brothers and parents. I know they cut all the ties with her when she came out as gay and I am not sure if she spoke to any of them. But I brought it just in case. ''

Gail took the evidence bag and put the book in it.

'' And there must me something on the computer. I have it with me…''

Gail took the computer bag and went out to fill in the forms needed. She felt bad for Baby's partner. He lost someone he loved very much. She came back with all the forms he had to sign and he left. She promised him that she will inform him if they find something. He also asked Gail for the information about Baby's family. He took over the body, but he wanted them to know about the death and funeral. Sam was looking at him and he had a lot of questions that were unanswered.

''You didn't let me ask him if he killed him?''

''Over what?''

''Over the fact that he wanted to be a woman…''

''You don't kill partners over that… Especially if they tell you that early in the relationship and you STAY with them and follow them through transition…''

''So what happens when the partner tells you that they want to be…''

Gail gave him a look that only meant be careful with the words you pick Sam.

''person of another gender? How do you react? What happens?''

''You either understand or don't. Some couples brake up over that. Love sometimes is not enough. Some people can't get over the fact that sometimes that transition changes their sexuality in the eyes of the world.''

''So, now you are a lesbian because Holly is a woman?''

''Yes…''

''Are you ok with that?''

''I never cared what people said… So, if being with Holly makes me a lesbian, bring it on world.''

''But if you were with Holly before…transition and she told you that she wanted to do it…''

''It would have been hard and I would have to really work on that… My man becoming my woman and it would be hard to understand… And there are many factors…''

''Like what?''

''When he came out to me that he feels like a woman? Where is our relationship at the time? What is the age we are talking about? Your comprehension of the world changes with age.''

''Am I asking too personal things?''

''No, it's just… We are specific in a way…''

''Ok.. How?''

''This is something you will never repeat to anyone until Holly says so…''

''You are scaring me…''

''Holly is James…''

''James?''

''My dead boyfriend.''

It took Sam few moments to connect the dots. Gail was surprised to see the smile on his face.

''What's with a smile?''

''I would say it is very cute and romantic, but I know you would hit me, kick me or something like that…''

She gave him a look.

''SO… I would say that it is very nice that you managed to find each other again and somehow mend what was broken with the fake news of his death… Is that better?''

''Much… Now, stop being a sap and let's work.''

Gail went to follow the lead, and Sam went to see Holly. She was reading some results and was surprised to see him in her office.

''Detective Swarek…''

''Dr. Stewart…''

''What can I do for you?''

''Is lunch an option?''

''Lunch?''

''I need your help with the case.''

''I am off the case…''

''You are… But you are also the only person I can actually talk about some things that are case related.''

''Why?''

''Because of your inside knowledge…and life experience… I am very bad at this and I have million questions… Right now, I feel you are the only person who can give me the answers and put up with clumsy way of asking questions.''

Holly found it very sweet that he was trying to figure out this case from all the perspectives and she was glad that he offered to talk. She knew it would be full of very weird comments and questions that come from the place of not being familiar with the subject, but she knew this is important step toward the awareness.

Holly changed and they went to a small bistro close to the morgue. Holly ordered for them and they found a nice isolated table to talk.

''I am listening.''

''We met Baby's boyfriend. He was really nice and very sad and shaken… He gave us the name… Baby's…legal name...''

''We refer to it as ''given name'' or ''dead name''…but legal works too. Baby didn't change it…''

'' Jason Booker. That was Baby's name.''

''Ok… Did he tell you something about the family?''

''No, he never met them. It looks like he… she… had some problems with them…before coming out as transgender. Kyle, his…HER partner said issues with family started with coming out as gay. He had no idea if Baby eve came out again to them. Baby never spoke of them.''

Holly knew it would be long road for many of the people she worked with to pick the right name or pronouns for the people they were talking about. To many of them saw Baby was a boy… But she appreciated that Sam was actually trying and even came to talk to her alone, without anyone twisting his hand. Baby steps meant a lot to Holly. She was a woman in the eyes of the many, but fight for the ones that were not seen in that way was something important to her. And gaining another allay was a big thing. She knew it takes time…and she was giving it to Sam to learn and even ask stupid questions.

''Ok. But with name, you will be able to track them.''

''Yes, but I want to ask you something…''

''I am listening…''

'' Gail believes it's not a boyfriend, but I need to be sure… Do partners have reactions that could lead to murder after the coming out moment?''

''How long ago did Baby come out?''

''Over a year ago.''

''I honestly never heard of it… And especially not that long after the very coming out happens. I know some relationships end because of it, but I never heard of coming out resulting in murder by partner.''

Sam listened to her in silence.

''I am not saying that partners can't kill. That is what happens in all the relationships and has nothing to do with gender… What I am saying is that if partner did it, it had been related to something else…''

''Like?''

''You know why partners kill… Usual motives are money, jealousy,sex. Things like that. And those murders are usually very impulsive and messy. Baby's partner had no reason to kill all the other people. And the murders we are working on have specific signature and are very clean… That gives me the idea of someone actually putting time in planning all this. You don't plan impulsive kill.''

''Where is your mind in all this?''

''John…Maybe they all shared customer… that had some problem with them.''

''Ok… So, baby was doing tricks…''

''I don't know for sure. I am just thinking out loud. Baby was young and needed money. Two of them didn't really have a lot of cash…and becoming a woman is not cheap…in any way…''

''What amount are we talking about?''

Holly took his notepad and wrote her estimate.

''That is a lot of zeros for their lifestyle... or any lifestyle.''

''Agreed. That is why usually these things take time. Years even… and some things are done step by step.''

''So, prostitution? Just Baby or both of them?''

''I can't tell… I just know that place where we found baby is the place where prostitution happens. Maybe you should ask boyfriend about it.''

''Maybe you could come with us?''

''Me?''

''Maybe he would open up to you because you knew Baby?''

''I am not sure it's a good idea….''

''Holly we have to find who did this. Any help is welcomed.''

''Ok…''

He smiled at her.

''Thank you.''

''What for?''

''For making her happy…''

She looked at Sam as she was trying to figure out what brought that comment.

''She told you about our past?''

''Yes.''

''And?''

''And what?''

''What do you say?''

''I am glad she got back the person she loved…''

''I am not…''

''In a way you are. You came back in different…shape… But you came back... I don't think that surgeries and all that happened after you left changed the essence of the person. That is what Gail got back. You loved her before and took care of her. You made her feel special and amazing and she got that back. Maybe not in the form she was used to, but she got the essence of the boy she loved back in a woman she loves now.''

Holly wiped her tears away.

''You really love her?''

''I do… Gail is family…weird family, but still family…''

She smiled…

''She loves you too.''

''That's why I have her back… I always will.''

''She needs that.''

''So do I… I love her for being a ride or die person. That is who I am too. We clicked over that. We have so many things we can't agree on…but when it comes to work and being there for people, we are the same.''

''I am glad she is your partner. I feel better knowing she has someone in her corner.''

Sam smiled.

''Can I hug you?''

''Sure…''

Sam hugged Holly and she hugged back. They formed new bond and both of them were glad. Two of Gail's partners became partners in loving her and taking care of her too.

''Don't worry. I will not tell her about today.''

He smiled at Holly….

''You can… She needs me so she will not murder me any time soon.''

''See you detective…''

''See you too doctor…''

Holly was deep in her work when Gail came to see her. She was working on a woman killed by her husband with the cord of the iron. Apparently she didn't want to iron his shirt and the argument escalated to murder. It was Andy's and Dov's case.

''Hey Nerd.''

''Hey Gail…''

''What happened to her?''

''Husband and an iron…''

''Wow! Didn't see that one coming…''

''She didn't want to iron his shirt.''

''When I see things like that, I really fight the urge to beat the shit out of those bastards.''

''I agree…''

She stepped away from Gail and took x ray films and placed them to the light. Gail saw scans of different body parts. She had few guesses what they were, but she knew that Holly would soon tell her the story of the body and injuries.

''She had long history of abuse.''

Holly pointed to all the fractures all over the x ray film.

''You see… Her wrist, ribs, cheek bones… There is no body part she didn't have broken or bruised at some point.''

Gail could sense Holly's anger.

''Are you ok babe?''

''NO, I AM NOT! I AM SICK AND TIRED OF BASTARDS GETTING AWAY WITH HURTING PEOPLE…I AM SO TIRED OF NO ONE DOING ANYTHING OR COVERING UP FOR THEM. NO ONE DESERVES THIS LIFE FILLED WITH PAIN. I WANT TO KILL HIM!''

Gail took off Holly's gloves and pulled her to the different corner of the room.

''Who do you want to kill baby? Your dad or men who do this to others?''

Holly just looked at her. They both knew the answer.

''Please don't do it… That's not the way how I wanted to have you in handcuffs…again…''

Holly just smirked.

''Fine, I will not kill my dad… And when it comes to handcuffs…all you have to do is ask Gail.''

With that Holly went back to the table where the victim was ands he put on new pair of gloves.

''You are mean Stewart.''

''And you love me Peck… I'll be here until four… Pick me up?''

''Fine…''

Gail came to her and kissed her.

''I still hate you.''

''No, you don't.''

Gail left the morgue and Holly went back to work. After she was done with the body, she called Andy and told her about her findings. She was impressed how Andy was surprised when she saw the report where it said that the victim suffered years of abuse.

''I would have never guessed.''

''You usually don't guess that easily.''

''Their neighbors and friends said he was a good guy and that they can't believe he did it.''

''It's usually the ones you never suspect. Perfect fathers, husbands, teachers… ''

Andy looked at report again and then back at Holly.

''After so many years in the police I still don't get why people do this.''

''Do what?''

''Kill… Abuse… Kidnap…''

''You know that is the question for forensic psychologist, not pathologist. I work on dead bodies, not minds of the people. I am not that skillful when it comes to feelings and why people do things.''

''You are good with minds too. I see how good you are with Gail. You are some sort of Gail whisperer… You make her better person. Since you two got together, we saw new side to her…She is capable of feeling and none of us knew that.''

''You make me sound like some mythical creature… I am just a human and I love her.''

''Chris loved her too, but she never let him in like she let you… Nick loved her…''

''Andy are you going to list all of her lovers for some reason?''

''No…I'm sorry.''

''Don't be… But please, don't make some super human out of me and don't make monster out of her.''

Andy left and Holly went back to some reports she had to finish or rewrite. At four she left the building and Gail was waiting for her in the car. They drove to Holly's place and Gail spent a night there. Holly found it cute that there was every day more and more Gail's things at her place. They were getting ready for bed when Holly had an unexpected and soft moment. She was already in bed and Gail was putting on her pajamas.

''Stop staring at me nerd!''

''Move in with me Gail.''

She looked at Holly with a surprise on her face.

''You really want to live with me?''

''Yes, I do.''

''Are you sure?''

''Yes, I am. You already spend most of the nights here. I love waking up with you and spending little time we have together. I really want you to move in….or we could find some other place to live…''

''Buy or rent?''

That question surprised Holly.

''Would you like to buy a place? Apartment or house?''

Gail smiled.

''House. I want a garden.''

''Good… Let's look for houses.''

Gail got into bed and fluffed her pillow.

''Holly?''

''Yes Gail?''

''If we get the house together, does that mean we have to get married?''