Chapter 5: Rachel's Birthday Part Two

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of CASE CLOSED, in this chapter that includes Jimmy, Rachel, Richard, and Serena.

A Few Notes:

1. I've never read the books. I've only seen the show. They took it off air and I bought some of the DVDs. So there's a big gap between the episodes I've seen, but I have done my research.

2. This is my fic written the way I want it. If it's inaccurate I'm sorry. You can give suggestions, but I'll choose if I want to add them or not.

3. I'm not planning this to be long or good. This is my first romance so it may suck.

4. There will be no Japanese in the making of this fic. I never said anything about French.

5. Italics will be used for when people are thinking or when it's something you may not know. Let's move on to the story now.

He pulled her into a close embrace. "You're welcome," he whispered as he buried his face in her beautiful soft brown hair.

"Ji-Jimmy…" Rachel blushed.

"So where do you want to go now?"

"I don't know."

"Well, then I'll choose for you." Jimmy stepped back and took Rachel's arm and dragged her along. When they finally stopped they were in front of a local park.

"The park?"

"You'll see."

Jimmy walked into the park. Rachel followed. He led her to a swing set they used to play by, but at the swing was a bouquet of lilacs, irises and violets. (Which may or may not look good together. I wouldn't know.)

Rachel walked towards the swing set and picked up the flowers. She then smelled the sweet fragrance of the bouquet and felt their soft petals. She sat down on one of the swings. Jimmy sat on the swing next to her.

They sat there for a while reminiscing about the good times they had at that park. While they were talking about the seasons that had passed Jimmy looked at Rachel. He noticed there was a certain glow about her that he had never before. What could've it meant?

After about another hour Jimmy escorted Rachel back home, but their time together wasn't over. He demanded that she look her best for when he came back to pick her up. Rachel was going to be treated to dinner by Jimmy.

While Rachel was getting ready Richard stood aside watching her hustle around. He eventually decided to speak.

"So, do you know where he's taking you?"

"No."

"Then, why are you going with him? You don't know what his motives are."

"Dad."

"What? I'm trying to protect my daughter. There is a lot of scum out there."

"Like you can talk. Besides, Jimmy's a good guy. I know his intentions are good."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever."

"I'll bring you back some leftovers."

"You would really do that for me?"

"If you leave me alone I will." (I know they're kinda out of character. I'm sorry.)

Richard sat down on the couch and turned on the T.V. Once he did that the doorbell rang. Rachel rushed to the door and opened it. Instead of it being Jimmy it was Serena.

"Hi Serena."

"Hey! Joyeaux Anniversaire! Why are you all dressed up?"

"Jimmy is taking me out to dinner." Once she said that she suddenly felt embarrassed.

"Jimmy? Wow. I never thought you would see him again."

"Yeah, me neither. So, why did you come over here?"

"To bring you your present." Serena handed Rachel a little gift of a square shape in nice expensive wrapping paper. Rachel unwrapped it carefully.

"It's…it's…it's that CD!" Rachel exclaimed.

"Yeah, they had it in France, surprisingly, so I decided to get it for you."

"Merci, beaucoup!" Rachel excitedly hugged Serena. (Thank you, very much.)

"You're welcome. Well, I should be going. You seem to have a lot of preparing to do."

"Well, I'll see you later."

"Yeah, later."

With that Serena left and Rachel continued to get ready. She had on a long, flowing dark blue gown on. It was of a velvet material with a sort a veil material around the top. Her hair was put up in a neat bun. She also had these chandelier type earrings on. And around her neck was the necklace Jimmy had bought her.

"Well, you look really nice."

"You really think so?"

"Yeah, but you're missing two things."

"What?"

Richard got up and went to his room. He came back with a shoebox and a little bracelet box. He sat them both down next to her.

She opened the little box first. She pulled out a gold bracelet. Then she opened up the shoebox to reveal glass stilettos.

"No Cinderella is complete without her glass slippers. These were your mother's. Don't ask me why I have them."

"Thanks Dad."

Richard put the bracelet on her wrist. Then he helped her put on the shoes. She turned around to show her father. Richard smiled.

"This makes me wonder what your wedding day is going to be like. I can't believe your mother is missing this. Oh well, her lost."

They both laughed. Then the doorbell rang again. This time Richard answered the door.

"Hey, Richard. Is Rachel ready?"

"I'd never imagine that this would be Prince Charming."

This comment confused Jimmy a great deal. Before he could ask Richard opened up the door widely to reveal the beautiful Rachel.

"Wow."

"Is that all you have to say?" Rachel questioned sadly.

"Well, it's hard to find the right words when you're speechless."

Rachel blushed at Jimmy's flattering comment. She walked towards the door and grabbed her jacket.

"Bye dad." She blew him a kiss and walked out the door.

Jimmy took her to a really fancy restaurant that served French cuisine. (Who ordered escargot! They must've had it sitting out for a while because it smells!) After ordering they started to engage in a little conversation.

"So, how long are you going to be here?"

"Until the end of the day, probably." Defiantly.

"Oh. So, when are you coming back?"

"I don't know for sure." If only I could get closer to figuring out where they're located. I could keep my real body for the rest of my life.

"Oh, I see."

There was an awkward silence between them.

"So, where have you been all this time?"

"I've been busy on this case. I've told you that."

"I know I've just been worried."

Jimmy touched her cheek gently. "I promise you, I'll come back soon enough."

After dinner before dropping her off at home Jimmy took her to one last place. The place where it all began. He took her to the first place they met.

"Why'd you take me here?" Rachel asked curiously.

"I just wanted you to see the first place we met so you'll never forget."

"Jimmy, you know I'll never forget."

He knew that all too well. Then by some miracle it started snowing. Just like when they first met. Rachel smiled at Jimmy and he smiled back. Jimmy took this moment to hug his dear Rachel.

While Rachel drifted away Jimmy started to frown. He could feel his time running out.

"I'm sorry, Rachel," he stepped back, "I have to go now."

"But…why?"

He started to walk off with that same smile he had the first time he disappeared, but this time with a "bye Rachel."

She stood there, watching him leave her life once again. She wondered if he would ever come back and if she would even ever hear his voice again. Only time will tell.

So that's chapter 5? Sorry this one took me awhile to update also. I wasn't really sure about what I wanted to do and I didn't really get the time to think about it either. If you ask me, I think this chapter is pretty crappy. I have a lot of things on my mind.I have one more chapter until this fic is over. So pray that I can get it out soon. Thanks for your patience. I love you guys. Au revoir.