After getting dressed in expert time, Shalimar and Brennan had pretended to play battleships against each other on the computers. Shalimar had compared its effectualness to lying books out on the floor and claiming they were studying. Brennan, calming her, had told her to just act natural.

"Hey guys," Jesse greeted as he came in.

"Hey Jess." Brennan and Shalimar said in unison. Nervously, they looked at each other. Of course they'd hidden their secret before, but they had never cut it so close. If Jesse noticed that uncomfortable moment, he didn't mention it.

"Where's Lexa?" Shalimar enquired, quickly trying to move on.

"She's taking her stuff to her room; too much to carry. I offered to help, but you know how stubborn she is." Jesse shrugged.

Lexa had gone to the mall to 'stock up' on a few supplies – in code that meant she needed more clothes. Foolishly, Jesse had offered to go with her, discovering how difficult women could be when shopping. All Jesse had bought was a new computer game entitled 'So You Think You're a Computer Genius?' Shalimar tried to hide a laugh; sounded about right for Jesse.

Entering the room, Lexa flicked Jesse on the shoulder in annoyance. "I may not have Shalimar's feral hearing, but I did hear that."

Laughing, Lexa and Jesse turned to Shalimar and Brennan. "So, what have you guys been up to?"

"Just playing battleships." Shalimar replied, smiling like an innocent nun at a convent.

"For 3 hours?" Jesse said unbelievingly.

"No, you know, we…" Shalimar looked at Brennan for help.

"Tidied up the place. I guess you didn't notice." Brennan shrugged naturally. Jesse and Lexa quickly glanced around. Sanctuary wasn't exactly a pigsty, but with Adam gone it wasn't a palace of cleanliness either.

"No, the place looks great." Lexa complimented.

"Well, I think I'm gonna go and have some lunch." Jesse said, leaving for the kitchen.

"Me too. That shopping made me hungry." Lexa said, joining Jesse to the kitchen.

Jesse turned around. "You sure you didn't mind being ditched this morning?"

"No."

"Of course not." Brennan and Shalimar assured him.

"Ok." Jesse smiled. "As long as you kept yourselves busy."

Blushing, Shalimar looked to Brennan who couldn't help but grin devilishly. Smiling embarrassingly at each other, Shalimar and Brennan followed Jesse and Lexa, occasionally brushing their fingertips against one another.