A/N: I know I haven't updated in a few....weeks but in my defense I....okay I have no defense, just limited computer use and no time. Otherwise these fics would be done and I would've put up all the new ones that just roam aimlessly through my head.

I've yet to put in a disclaimer so for those of you who don't know: I do not own Mutant X or any of its characters. Everything else is mine!! ;)

Emma and Brennan were sat in a booth waiting for their order. Emma was reading from a list of things for the wedding while Brennan tried his best not to fall asleep.

"So what do you think?" She asked him looking up from the list.

"Whatever you think is best. I respect any decision you make."

"Thank god, I didn't think you'd like the idea of getting married in an aquarium."

"What!!?"

"Brennan you're not listening!! We're getting married in four days and your not listening! You know what? If you don't care, why should I? We might as well get married in a barn!"

"I'm sorry I'm listening." He said taking her hands. "It's just that we've been talking about wedding plans for hours and running out of energy. Where's my food?" He asked loudly towards the counter.

"What was I thinking running all this by you on an empty stomach? You're worse than Jesse." She laughed. The ring of a bell brought there attention to the entrance to the restaurant. In walked a laughing Shalimar with a woman who Brennan guessed was responsible for bringing her smile.

"Hey it's Shal." He said stating the obvious. On the other side of the room Shalimar saw Brennan waving them over. Knowing she had no other choice she walked over to them.

"Hey Bren, Emma. This is Olivia." She said introducing them. Emma froze. Olivia shook her hand.

"So you're Emma." She said shaking her head from side to side.

"Why don't you two join us? Booth's big enough." Brennan offered.

"We wouldn't want to intrude, especially with all the planning you have to discuss for the wedding." Shalimar said glancing down at the list.

"Oh no, we're done with wedding plans for the day." Brennan insisted folding up the list and putting it in his pocket.

"Sorry Bren, but we've got things of our own to discuss." Shalimar said leading Olivia to the farthest table in the room.

"I cannot believe this." Olivia laughed taking a seat.

"What?" Shalimar asked.

"Her, she's still doing it." Olivia said gesturing toward Emma.

"You know each other?"

"We used to." Olivia looked at Brennan and Emma and shook her head.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"I didn't want you to be talking about the same Emma I used to know." She picked up her menu and covered her face.

"How do you know each other?" Shalimar asked taking away the menu. She couldn't help but feel a little jealous, even if she wasn't sure who it was directed at. Olivia looked at Emma across the room.

"Neither of us came here to reminisce so let's just order, eat and go." She said picking up her menu again. Shalimar ceased to question her and picked up her own menu.

Across the room Brennan hungrily ate his meal while Emma picked at her salad.

"Are you going to eat that or teach it a few tricks?" Brennan asked.

"I'm not hungry, you eat it." She said pushing her plate towards him. Looking over at Shalimar, Emma caught Olivia's eyes peeking at her over the menu.

"I need to use the bathroom, I'll be right back." She quickly got up and headed for the restroom. Across the room, Olivia also excused herself and headed the same way. Entering the bathroom she found Emma washing her hands.

"What? No hug?" She asked leaning against the doorframe.

"What are you doing here?"

to be continued.....hopefully soon