For Jolo. :) Enjoy.

Abbie and Crane sat the bar. They just finished getting rid of another demon. Now, they needed a beer to unwind, to celebrate another night of survival.

"Here are your drinks. Let me know if your need anything else," the bartender said. She placed one bottle in front of Abbie and one in front of Crane. Abbie thought she saw her wink at him, but it could've been her imagination. She was tired, and it was dim in the night club. The bartender walked away.

"Nice work, Captain," Abbie said as she raised her bottle towards Crane.

"Same to you, Leftenant." Crane lifted his bottle to hers; they bumped them together.

"How's your hand?"

"It still slightly hurts."

Abbie rubbed the gauze wrapped around his hand. "I'll put some more Neosporin on it when we leave here." Somehow Crane accidentally cut his palm while trying to fight the demon.

"Don't trouble yourself. My hand will suffice. It's not the worst injury I've had."

"No, it definitely isn't." Abbie thought about the scar on his chest. Sometimes she wanted to run her finger across it when she saw it peeking beneath his shirt.

"Do any of your wounds need further tending, Miss Mills?" Crane glanced at her arm.

"My arm will suffice."

He grinned at her. "If you're sure."

"I'm fine, Crane." Abbie drank some more of her beer.

The bartender came back. She stood in front of Crane again. Clearly, she was trying to get his attention. "Can I get you another beer?"

Crane cleared his throat. "Um, no, Miss. Thank you though. Would you like another, Abbie? 'It's on me,' as you put it."

"Sure." She drank some more. She was almost done. She needed this beer more than she thought.

"Another one for her, please. Thank you."

"Are you sure," she said while she placed her hand on top of Crane's, "you don't want anything?"

Crane removed his hand from hers. He grabbed Abbie's hand and entwined their fingers. "I'm positive."

Abbie didn't like this woman flirting with Crane the way she was. She saw them walk in together holding hands. That should have been the biggest hint that they were together.

"My name is Lilly. If you want anything extra, just call me."

"He's not interested, Lilly," Abbie said.

"He could change his mind."

"He's all good." Abbie's lips were in a tight line.

"You never know." She winked at him again before walking away to serve another customer.

Crane glanced at Abbie with a smirk. He knew she was jealous.

"Don't say it." She finished her drink.

"Say what, Leftenant? I don't think I understand what you are referring to."

"You know damn well what I'm referring to."

"I honestly don't."

Abbie rolled her eyes. "Don't say it."

"I don't have to. I already know, and don't worry. You know my heart is eternally yours." He kissed her hand.

"I wasn't worried. You're not going anywhere. Besides, who's going to continue to pay for some of your expenses?"

"You got me there, Leftenant." He raised his eyebrow at her.

"There's your groceries, clothes, transportation, occasional E.R visits─"

"Your point is rather obvious. Thank you."

She grinned at him. Crane was only making so much amount of money as a tutor every month. Even though, he wasn't tutoring every day like he wanted to, he could afford a few of his groceries and a few of his clothes. Sometimes he even gave her gas money. However, he didn't have enough saved up to be completely financially independent from her. She wanted him to be able to take care of himself; he wanted the same thing. But for now, she didn't mind taking care of him. It was nice taking care of someone, nice to be needed. She bought everything in bulk, so everything wouldn't be too expensive. Plus, she wouldn't buy anything else until he used what he had. She only took him to the hospital if it was an extreme emergency, which was only twice. He had a severe stab once, and he had two broken ribs another time.

"You know I deeply appreciate all you do for me."

She kissed him on his cheek. "I know you do."

"I don't mean to be a financial burden." He frowned and avoided her eyes.

Abbie shook her head, lifted his chin. "I'm here to support you with whatever you need. Whether it's financially, emotionally, or physically, I'm here. That's what we do."

He kissed her forehead. "I am most grateful for you, Miss Mills. I am forever and more in your debt."

She placed her hands on his cheeks. "It's alright, Crane."

"I would provide for you if I could. I would buy you the world and much more."

Abbie tilted her head and smiled at him. "I know, but I have you here. That's all that matters. That's enough for me. "

She put her forehead against his, kissed his nose. She saw Lilly from the corner of her eye watching them. She tangled her fingers through Crane's hair and pulled him closer to kiss him. If Lilly wouldn't take the hint, then Abbie would just have to show her. When she broke apart from Crane, she turned to face her with a smirk on her face. She had a beer in her hand and a slip of paper. Abbie could guess what it was. Lilly slammed the beer down in front of Abbie and walked off with the paper still in her hand. She knew Crane was staring at her.

"Don't say it." She opened the bottle and took a sip. She didn't meet his eyes.

"I don't have to. You were quite clear with your actions. I believe she received the message."

"I'm sure she did."

"It seems as if someone else is turning into 'a little green monster' themselves." Crane raised his eyebrow at her.

She didn't say anything, nor make eye contact. Abbie only smiled into her bottle and swallowed some more of her beer.

"You are rather 'cute', too, Leftenant." Crane kissed her cheek.