Title: Viva Las Vegas- Spoiler: This story takes place after Thanksgiving. This chapter deals with some of the things from Elite Meat to Eat. Some of the basics from that episode have been changed for the purpose of this story. Rating: PG-13 Disclaimer I have nothing to do with The Agency and receive no compensation

Chapter 5

Stiles got up and went into work early. He couldn't believe how happy he was. He stopped on his way into work and picked up a single red rose and left it on her desk for her. Joshua saw Stiles walking out and came out to see the rose sitting on Terri's desk. He smiled and sat back down at his desk. He couldn't wait for Terri to get there.

Terri walked in and Joshua immediately got up to see the reaction to the rose. A huge smile came across her face. "Well, Miss Lowell, judging by the size of your smile, my guess is you had a good weekend."

"It was fine Joshua." Lex turned to look and see what was going on.

"Did you talk to Mr. Stiles?"

"Why would you ask that?"

"Because you seem exceptionally happy." she just looked at him. Lex was also staring at her. "And I saw him sneak in here early this morning and leave that rose for you."

"What's the rose for Terri?" Lex asked as he smiled at Joshua.

Terri looked at both of them. They knew by the look on her face she wasn't about to go into details. Joshua just laughed as he walked away. "We have a meeting in the conference room in 10 minutes."

Terri Joshua and Lex walked in and sat down. Stiles walked up to Terri and handed her a cup of coffee and smiled. "Cream and 1 Equal. Right?"

"Thank you." Terri took a sip and smiled at him again. "It's perfect." There was more that each wanted to say but Tom, Quinn and Carl walked in. "I'll talk to you later." Stiles smiled and sat across from Terri, he couldn't stop looking at her. She also kept glancing in his direction. Joshua definitely noticed this, and couldn't wait to comment on it when they got back to their office. The curiosity was killing him. He wanted to know what happened this weekend. Tom smiled as he noticed Stiles and Terri looking at each other.

The assignments were set. Terri, Stiles, Jackson and Lex would be flying to Ireland. They were investigating arms deals between terrorists and the IRA. Stiles couldn't believe his luck. He was going to get to show Terri Ireland. He was so excited.

After the mission was finished. Jackson went to a museum. Terri and Stiles slipped out for dinner and an evening out. Lex was to report everything to Joshua. Terri wasn't talking and he wanted to know what was going on.

After dinner Stiles brought Terri to the Doolan's Pub. He told her the story about when he was 6 he swallowed a pawn and they had to wait for it to become available again. Then nobody would use it so they replaced it with a salt shaker.

"This is the pub where your grandparent's lived."

"We lived upstairs when my mom was at the university. Granddad still lives here." Stiles heard someone talking to Dan. "Dan?"

"Dan?" He couldn't believe that after all these years Dan was still around. After a minute Dan recognized him They reminisced about some of the old times Terri just listened and smiled.

They talked about things and once again Stiles refused to tell her his name. Stiles was thrilled when his Grandfather walked in. He couldn't believe he was there. Patrick smiled as he looked at Terri. Then Stiles heard Dan say. "Patrick. Look its the Boy." Terri looked as Stiles eyes lit up.

"Granddad." He ran into his arms just like a little boy. They hugged. "I was hoping to see you."

"Are you here for long?"

"No, we're heading back tomorrow." Stiles took Terri's hand.

"You must be Terri. The one responsible for that smile." Patrick hugged Terri as tight as he did his grandson. "Let me buy the two of you a beer." He could tell that Terri was surprised he knew about her. "I was just out to dinner with Hannah and Dave. They're parking the car."

Hannah and Terri took a few minutes together. "I'm glad you're here with A. B."

"Me too. I wish he would tell me what A. B. stands for."

"He will. In his own time. I have a feeling he will eventually tell you everything." Hannah smiled. "But if he doesn't by the time the two of you have your first baby. You let me know and I will tell you." Terri and Hannah smiled.

Terri found Patrick to be completely charming, and he was just as taken in by her. Stiles definitely took after his grandfather Patrick O'Connor. Dan and Patrick of course couldn't stop teasing Stiles telling stories about him as a kid. Stiles had never thought enough about a woman to bring her around to meet him. Terri was enjoying listening to the stories. Her phone rang. They both began to get concerned when Lex told them there was still no news from Haisley. "Come on Terri. Let's go to the museum."

"Is something wrong?"

"A friend of ours from work didn't make it back to the hotel. We're going to check on him." Stiles hugged his grandfather. He missed him a lot and really wished he could spend more time there.

He gave Terri a big hug, and smiled at her. "You take care of my boy." She smiled.

Stiles promised Hannah that when they had some vacation time they would come and spend the whole week with them.

When everything was finally settled and Jackson was found. They all flew back to Washington. Stiles was very quiet the whole trip. He couldn't believe Dan had done this. He had always loved and respected Dan. In some ways Dan was like a father to him.

Terri could see how upset Stiles was she really did want to help him, but she didn't know how. She decided to give him some space tonight. About 10:30 Terri's doorbell rang. She was surprised to see Stiles standing there. "Can we talk?"

"Sure. Come on in."

"I'm scared about something Dan told me. That it would happen to me someday too."

"Stiles your not Dan. You will be fine. I know this is a shock and it hurts." He just leaned over and kissed her.

"I'm a little better already." she looked into his eyes and smiled "I love you. See you in the morning."

"See you tomorrow." He just needed to see her. Those few minutes was all he needed to get things back into perspective.