Disclaimer: Just to let everyone know, besides not owning these people, I realistically haven't a clue about what they do. I'm neither a doctor nor an ME nor a cop so I apologize ahead of time if any of the terminology or facts just don't seem right. And it's not that I don't like Detective Seely (well, okay, really, I don't…) but I just don't think he'll be sticking around too long.

I hope you enjoy the story!

"Lily! My favourite person in the world," Jordan Cavanaugh said, peeking her head into Lily Lebowski's office.

"What do you want, Jordan?" Lily asked suspiciously, lifting her head from her work.

"Lily, I'm insulted," Jordan replied. She entered the office and made her way towards the desk. "What would make you think I want anything?"

"Jordan…" Lily warned.

"Ok, ok. I was hoping that you would be able to get some of those itemized reports done for me tonight. Garret has been breathing down my neck all day and I…"

"Sorry, Jordan. No can do," Lily interrupted. "I'm busy tonight."

"Busy?"

"Yes, busy. I have a date tonight," Lily finished, rather proudly.

"A date?" Jordan sounded astonished. "Really?"

"Now I'm the one who's insulted."

"I'm sorry, Lily," Jordan said, leaning into the desk. "I didn't mean it to sound like that. It's just that… well…"

Lily forgave Jordan with a wave of the hand. "I know. It's been a while."

"So, who's the lucky guy?" Jordan raised her eyebrows suggestively.

"Matt."

"Matt?" she said thoughtfully, racking her brain for a face to put with the name. Her eyes widened with recognition. "You mean, Matt Seely? Detective Matt Seely?"

"Yeah. He's taking me to dinner tonight," Lily said, trying to sound convincing. "We've been out a few times. After you peel back some of those self-centered, sexist layers, he can be a really great guy."

"I think that's… great, Lily."

Lily shook her head in disbelief. "You're not very convincing."

"Yeah, well, I've met the guy." Lily looked horrified. "Lily, I didn't mean that. I guess… I guess I just don't know Detective Seely very well. I'm sure that once you do, he could be… decent."

Lily rolled her eyes. "Thanks, Jordan," she said sarcastically.

"No, no. I mean it. I hope you have a good time," she said with all of the sincerity she could muster. "So… any way you could get those reports done before you leave?" Jordan asked again, hopefully.

"Out, Jordan." Lily pointed towards the door.

"But Lily…"

"Jordan, out!"

"Fine, fine. But I want details tomorrow!" Jordan called as she hurried out of the room.

Lily sighed. "Yeah, right," she muttered to herself. "Details…"

XXXXX

"Dinner was great. Thank you," Lily said bashfully.

"It wasn't too bad," Matt Seely replied, parking the car in front of a posh townhouse. "I've had better service at that place. Must have been the waiter."

"He was fine. The place was busy."

"Still, no excuse. We'll go some place else, next time." Matt looked out the window. "Well, here we are. You want to come up for a while?" he asked, somewhat suggestively.

Lily inhaled quickly. "Of course." Where else am I supposed to go? she thought. We're already at your place.

The couple left the car and slowly ascended the outside stairs. A combination of the cool fall and Matt's arm wrapped around Lily's waste sent shivers up her spine. "This is a gorgeous place," she commented, noticing the exclusive neighbourhood.

"Thanks," Matt replied. He turned to look at her after they reached the landing. "Being a detective can have its perks. But growing up with money helps a lot." He winked at her, jokingly. "Just wait until you see the inside," he said, slowly leaning into her. "Especially the bedroom." Lily sighed, a little disgusted but only slightly hesitating as he gently brought his lips to hers. His arms traveled to her waist as her hands began to grip his shoulders. A noise next door startled them both and they turned just as a neighbouring door closed quickly.

"I think we're being watched," Lily whispered.

Matt smiled. "That's Mrs. Henderson. She's the token nosy neighbour. Likes to keep tabs on everyone on the street." He turned around, yelling towards the open window. "We're going inside now, Mrs. Henderson. Don't worry!"

Lily smiled sweetly as Matt opened the door. They were greeted with darkness and as they stepped in, the door slammed behind them.

"Where is it, Seely?" A voice came from the blackened hallway.

"Get out of my house," Matt demanded, stepping in front of Lily, acting as a shield.

A set of lights flipped on, revealing two large men standing in the staircase. Lily tried to scream as another grabbed her from behind, quieting her with his hand around her mouth. She struggled against him while one of the men stepped off the stairs. "We told you what we wanted, Seely. And you know what we do to people who disappoint us."

Matt looked around defeated. "I'll get you what you want. Just give me some more time." He turned towards Lily, who was still trying to free herself. "Let her go. She isn't involved in this."

"You're involved," the man said. "Now she's involved. We've given you enough time. We're done with you." His finger gave the other man the go ahead and Lily closed her eyes as a pistol was drawn from his jacket. She whimpered as she heard the gun go off and a body fall to the floor.

"You're coming with us, Sweetheart," one of men growled, as he stepped forward.

Lily opened her eyes to see Matt lying in a crumpled heap, blood already pooling around him. She looked up at the man, tears in her eyes. "No, please," she pleaded, resisting the other man who still had her in his grasp.

"Knock her out," the first man ordered as he made his way to the door.

Lily heard the front door open before her entire world went black.