Elliot POV

God, I hate this damn commute. But somehow having her beside me makes it better, EXCEPT everyone keeps cutting me off!

"Does no one know how to drive?"

"Apparently they think they can. I'm glad I just have to battle with all the idiots in Queens."

"Yeah….far more stupid people in Manhattan….especially in Mid-Town….which is just where we're headed. Lucky us."

"El…I know you don't want to do this."

No shit…. "Good call."

"Here me out. It might make you feel better. Maybe he could help you learn to talk to me…"

"Hidden agenda Kath?"

"No…well…a little. I just. I just think that he might be able to make a couple of suggestions."

"Wonder if he knows anyway to make it less terrible."

"It's all terrible Elliot. Just, how to relate it better to me. So I can help."

"You shrinkin' me now?" Ha….gotta smirk at that one….

"I think that would be impossible."

Good. Mind in the same gutter as mine. I really don't wanna do this. I'm not comfortable spilling all that crap inside me….all I know to do is grab her hand and kiss it….I can't believe I almost lost her.

That ring on her finger….hmm, I wonder…"Kath…are you happy…not with me, lord knows that's a loaded question…..but with your ring?" Simple gold band, but it's still more than that….

"Elliot, a ten carat diamond wouldn't make me any more married to you. You spent what you had to get me this…and you promised your love for me. This…is all I need. Us…You….that's it."

I hold her hand even tighter…but you know, I know she deserves something nicer…a lot nicer than a gold band. To show her how much I really care. Besides, what woman would turn down a diamond ring?

And she deserves it…after all I put her through. Hmm, I've got an idea…..I just hope she'll go for it….what am I saying? Of course she will….she'll fall in love with me all over again….fresh start. Just will have to make a stop or two before we go back home…

Well, here we are…time to find out how truly crazy I am. GOOD GOD….it's too damn cold….winter's really going to suck this year. Here…let me get that door for you.

"Hey, are you sure you wanna wait…you could always…."

"I'll stay. Besides, Dr. Huang will need someone to pull you off of him."

She knows how bad I hate this. Oh well, at least it's warm in here….hey, a quick elevator, for once. What now….

"Don't look like you're headed to your own execution. It can't be that bad."

"I'm sure a lethal injection would be less painful than talking about me…my feelings. Makes me feel so…womanly."

"How about….after this….I make you feel more manly?"

OKAY! Not enough eh? But how about right now….god, all this kissing….making out in public…so great. I don't' care who sees us, I just want her, now.

"Good morning Elliot."

Oh, except him. Dr. Huang, sneaky bastard. Didn't even hear the elevator door open. Well, let's end this awkward moment, and be off. What's the look he's givin' her all about?

"cough Morning. Uh, this is my wife Kathy….not sure if you two have ever met."

"We haven't, actually. Very nice to meet you Kathy. I may need to speak with you later…if that's alright."

"If it will help him. I'm all for it."

"Traitor." I give her a kiss on the forehead. "Well, let's get this over with."

"Of course, right this way."

Oh, I'm terrified what he'll ask….what I'll say. Come to think about it…I hope he asks what I did yesterday. I'll even give details.