AN: Alright, I got another chapter for you. I feel so happy today and I am dedicating this story to anyone who watched, wants to watch or had anything to do with the creation of The Brothers Grimm. I saw that movie today and I love it so much. So very much. No if you excuse me, I am off to watch Comitted, which will be showing on Spike in half-an-hour. I love that episode. How I wish to stomp on Grissom's head. I feel bad for people who didn't get to watch or tape the CSI marathon. I've been waiting so long for this monday. Hahahahah.
"They don't like us very much," Greg said in a loud whisper when they had all sat down at a very long table in the restaurant.
"Maybe that has something to do with you and you ability to act like a two year old on crack," Cassy commented.
"Nah," Greg said dismissing this opinion immediately and picking up a menu. "It can't be that."
"Pancakes," Kiley said happily.
"Yeah Kiley, IHOP only stands for Idiotic Homeowner's Obituary Papers," Greg said.
"That didn't make any sense," Kiley shot back.
"Idiots Help Over-priced Pigs," Archie said eagerly.
"See, his answer actually makes sense," Kiley said, glaring at Greg.
"Only 'cause it's Archie," Greg said knowingly.
"Shut up," Kiley said and returned to his menus.
"Touchy, touchy," Greg muttered, knowing full well he was getting Kiley wound up. That's what he was counting on.
"Greg, say anything like that again, I swear..." Kiley said trailing off.
"Anything like that again," Greg said, without hesitation. He had his trade mark goofy grin on his face. The table was otherwise silent as the rest of the Nerd Squad watched. The fights between Greg and Kiley had become a favorite for of entertainment.
"Wise-Ass," Kiley.
"Which is code for 'I got ya'," Greg said smugly.
"Shut up, Greg," Kiley hissed. "Which is code for 'If you weren't dating my sister I'd shove you're head through a window." Kiley smiled sweetly at Greg, as if daring him to say anything.
"If I wasn't dating your sister I probably never would've met you, which means we wouldn't be hanging out right now, which mean I wouldn't get on your nerves, which would give you very little incentive to shove my head though a window," Greg pointed out, a smile identical to Kiley's on his face.
"Jerk," Kiley muttered.
"Which is code for 'I got you again'," Greg said happily.
Kiley looked torn between absolutely livid and ready to tear Greg's guts out, and guiltily happy and ready to laugh. Greg had a talent for making people experience both at once.
The waitress walked over, putting an end to Greg and Kiley's fight. That was a bit of a disappointment for everyone. The ordered their food and drinks and the waitress disappeared, causing conversation to erupt again.
"Sara," Kiley said, turning to her foster sister. "What do you see in this freak," she asked, only half-joking.
"Excuse me," Greg said before Sara could reply. "I though I was a wise-ass."
"Oh I'm not disputing that," Kiley said grinning wickedly.
"Do you enjoy flirting with your sister's boyfriend," Fredy joked. "Talk about forbidden fruit."
"Yeah your one to talk," Kiley shot back, a grin on her face.
"You got to admit," Nick said "She's good."
"Why thank you Nick," Kiley said sweetly to the older boy that was conveniently sitting across from her.
"Yeah, she's good and in more ways then one," Warrick added.
"Screw you," Kiley mutter, looking at Warrick.
"See," Warrick exclaimed. "Exactly my point."
Kiley sneered at him and then suddenly broke into a grin. "You all just enjoy tormenting me don't you," she accused.
"Yeah," Warrick admitted a grin on his face. This was followed by a chorus of "Yeah"s and "Yes"s from the rest of the kids at the table. Kiley stuck her tongue out at Warrick who countered with a raspberry.
"Gross," Archie exclaimed.
"Oh shut up," Warrick said.
"Yeah. You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer any questions," Cassy said, struggling not to laugh.
"You have the right to an attorney," Nick continued.
"An attorney who'd advise you to admit to something you didn't do," Greg added.
"I hate lawyers," Catherine said fiercely. "They all need to dry up and die."
"Or drown," Kiley said quickly.
"Or burn," Archie added.
"No, no, no," Greg exclaimed. "I got it." He paused for dramatic effect. "Okay. Get an accelerant like gasoline or nail polish remover right? Pour it down their throats and light them on fire and watch their lungs explode."
Predictably everyone stared at him in amazed silence.
"Or we could put their heads in boxes of snails and dangle them upside down over boiling cauldrons of Archie's mom's cooking," Greg added.
"Hey," Archie exclaimed reaching across Kiley to hit Greg.
"I swear I am going to develop a permanent bruise on my arm," Greg whined.
"Oh shut it," Sara said. "You are not you baby."
"Sara," Greg exclaimed, sounding offended. "You wound my pride by calling me such names."
"You mean I'm deflating your ego," Sara countered.
"God, I think it runs in the family," Warrick said.
"What are you talking to god for Warrick. We're the only ones here right now," Kiley said quickly.
"You're right it does," Catherine said, grinning.
"Does that mean I'm going to be subjected to the same kind of torment," Sara asked, a sad look on her face.
"Oh no, we wouldn't do that," Cassy exclaimed, sounding offended that Sara had even considered they do something so horrible.
"Yeah," Nick said. "You're dating Greg, we can't top that kind of torment."
"Hey," Greg said, scowling.
"Oh common Greg, You know we're just playing with your head," Nick said, grinning. Greg shrugged and grinned as well.
Then Nick looked up and whatever he saw, scared him. Kiley could see all the color drain from his face in a second. Kiley didn't even have a chance to turn around and see what had scared Nick so much when she felt someone place a hand on the back of her chair and say "Nick," almost surprised.
Then Kiley turned and looked up to see a very pretty woman who looked to be in her late 20s. Kiley looked her over quickly. There was noting immediately lethal looking about her. She looked normal in fact. Dressed in a jeans and a tank top, she let her dark brown hair fall in curls over her shoulders. She had an attractive smile, with nice, even teeth. But she seemed a bit to...nice...perfect.
Besides, everybody had a skeleton, Kiley intended to find out this woman's skeleton. Sara's foot nudged Kiley's under the table, indicating that she two had seen Nick's reaction. Nobody else seemed to notice for some reason. They were all watching Nick, wondering how he knew this woman.
Maybe it was Sara and Kiley's continuing experience with that which seemed harmless but was lethal in reality, but they both watched Nick closely, making mental notes to ask him about it sometime in the future.
"Hi," Nick managed a weak smile, but it lacked heart. Something else only Sara and Kiley seemed to catch.
"Well, aren't you going to introduce me," The woman prompted.
"Uh guys, this is Angelica," Nick said. He seemed to be regaining his courage and all that. There was a clamor in witch the others started to introduce themselves to Angelica. Nick took a long sip of his drink and seemed happy for the sudden lack of attention and focus on him.
Kiley, instead of watching Angelica, had her eyes trained on Nick. He seemed to sense this and looked at her. She offered him a small smile. Nick gave a small nod of acknowledgment and then looked up at Angelica.
"I guess I'll be seeing you later Nicky," the woman said smiling. "I just moved to Vegas, so I'm sure I'll run into you."
"Yeah," Nick said, in attempt to sound happy and polite. But Kiley and Sara , whose minds weren't numbed right then, could tell that Nick really didn't want to ever see this woman again.
"Well by then," Angelica said. She waved as she walked out of the restaurant. Nick didn't bother waving back. Sara and Kiley exchanged a significant look and a lot of talking erupted and Nick was pelted with many questions about the origin of Angelica. Nick remained silent.