Author's note: Thank you all for reviewing! Ickle I picked Montana at random, it has no special meaning hehe. I'm really glad you guys like my story, it's my first fanfic (although I have written more now) and it will always be my 'baby' LOL
Chapter 16: Home again
When Evelyn parked her car near her apartment building Catherine's jaw dropped.
"Now I see why you moved here" Catherine said, she was impressed with the building. It looked like a 5 star hotel.
Evelyn smiled at the smaller woman "Guess what, I've got the penthouse" she said with a smirk on her face.
"How much do you get paid here?" Catherine said in awe.
They got out of the car and walked inside, where the doorman greeted them. "Good evening Miss Daniels, and Miss…."
"Willows" Catherine said, smiling at the doorman. What place still had a doorman? The hallway was tiled with marble, which was so clean she could see herself in it.
Both Evelyn and Catherine got in the elevator, another piece of art according to Catherine. Catherine leaned her back against the wall of the elevator and looked at Evelyn with a raised eyebrow. She wondered why the elevator wasn't moving yet. Her eyes turned big when she saw Evelyn come closer to her. She felt herself blush, which made her feel stupid.
She felt even more stupid when Evelyn was just pushing the button of her floor. Catherine wondered what the hell got into her.
"You must be tired" Evelyn said with a smile.
Catherine nodded and smiled. She was a bit nervous about what was to come that night, but she decided to enjoy it anyway.
Evelyn looked at Catherine, she was still amazed her mentor came to find her. No one had ever done that before, and she didn't really know how to react to that. It felt great, someone missed her so much that they came looking for her. It made her feel warm inside, and it made her realise she missed her life in Vegas too.
Evelyn showed Catherine around in her apartment and showed her where she could sleep. After receiving a million compliments about her furnishing qualities, Evelyn managed to leave. She was supposed to get back to work and talk to her supervisor.
When Evelyn left, Catherine sat down on the comfortable couch in the living room. She turned on the TV, she wasn't really watching but she needed to hear some noise. The apartment was awfully quiet, too quiet. Catherine wondered what she was going to do with her feelings, and talking about her feelings, what exactly did she feel? Evelyn seemed to be having some sort of effect on her, but she wasn't really sure what it was. That kiss truly was an accident, even though it was a pleasant one.
While Catherine was thinking, she got more and more comfortable on the couch, and before long she was in a deep sleep.
Things seemed to go really easy. Her supervisor was a little reluctant on letting her go, but when she told him she had a big chance for working for the number one crime lab in the United States, he gave in and signed her resignation. It was only on the one condition that she would finish this month, which had 2 weeks left. Evelyn was sure she could manage that.
Evelyn still had to process some evidence she and her partner had bagged earlier that evening. When she finished her shift, she drove home with a satisfied feeling. Evelyn Daniels was going back to Vegas, Evelyn Daniels was going back home. The thought of the word home made Evelyn smile, she had indeed finally found a home.
When Evelyn arrived at home, the doorman greeted her once again. He stopped her and asked about the "beautiful strawberry blonde woman" who she was with earlier that evening. Evelyn smiled and told him she was a friend from Vegas, on which the doorman replied he would love to meet her other friends from Vegas. Evelyn had never looked at Catherine like that, even though the older woman was indeed very beautiful. She smiled at the thought of Sara, it was amazing how Sara was the only thing she had eyes for from the minute the tall brunette walked into the break room. Even thinking about Sara made her feel warm inside, Evelyn wondered if Sara still felt the same, and more important if Sara would forgive her.
Evelyn smiled at the sight of Catherine sleeping on the couch. When she told the older woman she could share her bed with her, Evelyn knew she was going to sleep on the couch. She knew that Lindsay didn't get all that stubbornness from a stranger, Lindsay was definitely her mother's daughter. Evelyn got a blanket and tucked Catherine in, she couldn't resist tucking a strand of Catherine's strawberry blonde hair behind her ear. The older woman seemed to be sleeping peacefully.
The next morning Catherine woke up early, a bit confused about where she was. She rolled over to check the time, but when she found herself on the floor after a loud thump, she realised that she was not at home.
"Good morning sleepyhead" Catherine heard Evelyn's voice coming from the kitchen. It was obvious Evelyn was trying not to laugh.
"Very funny" Catherine mumbled while she got up and rubbed her head.
"Want some coffee?" Evelyn said snorted.
Catherine couldn't help but laugh herself, Evelyn sure had a contagious laugh.
"I just didn't realise I was not at home when I woke up" the older woman managed to say between laughs "and yeah I'll have some coffee please".
Evelyn came from the kitchen with a plate full of sandwiches and two cups of coffee. "There you go" she said before sitting down on a chair next to the couch Catherine was still on.
"Did you sleep well? I offered you my bed you know" Evelyn smirked.
"I just heard from Sara what happens when you are in a bed with another woman and I didn't want to risk it" Catherine shot back. She knew this would sure make Evelyn blush.
And indeed it worked, Evelyn turned red as a tomato and she didn't know what to say.
"Erm, well I talked to my supervisor last night and erm I have to finish the month here and then I can come back to Vegas." The younger blonde stuttered.
Catherine laughed out loud "Isn't that cute" she snorted "Miss Montana doesn't know what to say"
"Cath, please" Evelyn said. She did enjoy the teasing, but she wasn't sure what Catherine's intentions were.
"Ok, sorry" Catherine replied, sipping on her coffee. "So my mission is accomplished then".
Evelyn nodded and smiled "Looks like I'm coming home". Evelyn still got a weird feeling in her stomach from saying the word home.
"I hope you don't mind but I already booked you a flight back." Evelyn smirked and continued "I know you would love to stay here and clean up my place and pack my things but I know you've got a little girl and a busy job at home"
Catherine smiled "And I'm going to tell my little girl that her friend is coming back". She still hadn't figure out exactly what made Evelyn and Lindsay bond so quickly, but she would find out sooner or later.
"You'll be leaving at 4 PM, so that will give us some time to shop" Evelyn smiled "I know how you love your shopping Miss Willows" she grinned.
Catherine smiled "Sounds like a plan".
With their hands full of shopping bags both women returned to Evelyn's apartment. The older woman collected her things while the younger one cleaned the kitchen. When they were both done it was time to say goodbye.
Catherine stood in front of Evelyn, the young woman gave her a feeling she still couldn't identify. Sometimes she felt like a mother to Evelyn, a mother Evelyn never seemed to have, but sometimes it seemed to be deeper than that, although Catherine wondered if there was a feeling deeper than that. She had been with a woman before, in her dancing days, but she never saw it as her thing. That night when she kissed Evelyn, she felt something, and she was sure she was going to figure out what it was. But first she would wait until Evelyn was back in Vegas, safe and sound.
"Thank you for having me" Catherine said while wrapping her arms around Evelyn.
Evelyn loved being in Catherine's arms, it was a feeling she wished her own mother had given her when she was younger. Come to think of it, Catherine had been more of a mother to her than her own mother ever was.
A single tear ran down Evelyn's cheek "thank you for finding me" she whispered into Catherine's ear. "I'll see you in two weeks".