So peeps here's another one for you. I'll try to keep this one somewhat to the storyline ;-D

"Boss…erm Lil's not feelin' so good, she's gone home."

"What's wrong with her?"

"To be honest, I'm not really sure." It was only a half lie, right?

"Well is she okay for work tomorrow? We need someone to work on this Sidle's kid sister."

"I can do that."

"Not if you get sent there."

"Sent where?"

"Wherever the girl lives. So far this guy Jason is the lead suspect, and as his sister was a victim of whomever that knife belonged to…"

"I get it. You want a girl to girl thing. But what's with being sent out anyway?"

"Kyle's leaving no rug unturned. He wants his fathers murder sorted. 'For better or worse, like my marriage' was the term I think he used."

"I think I like this guy." Scotty mused.

"Well he's paying expenses, so what he says seems to be what's going. I need you round Lil's tonight, see what's wrong with her. And if she'll be back tomorrow. In the meantime try and find this girl. I want a name and address by ASAP, might as well send you out the same time as Vera and Jefferies."

"Okay, but maybe Lil'-"

"I'm not asking for a miracle here Scotty, just a courtesy call."

"Sure thing Boss."

Geez, he can be such an ass sometimes, Scotty mused. Lily of all people has gone home and he believes me about her being ill?

Walking by Lily's now empty desk, Scotty realized she wasn't even bothered about turning off her computer. Might as well use hers while it's still on. He thought. Bringing the light of the monitor on, he saw that she had been using more than just the known information on the suspect. How does she know all this? It was then that he noticed another page hidden behind the first. Clicking onto it, he saw something confusing. And how the hell did she know to search for a sister before I even mentioned it? WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON? I must be dreaming, it's the only explanation. He reasoned. But no amount of pinching woke him up.

Deciding that the strange glances he was receiving by his co-workers were disturbing, he stopped his foolish behaviour. Okay, so this wasn't a dream. Glancing at the clock, he noticed he still had a decent few hours before the end of shift. I'll just find the address and leave. Registering the name, he unlocked another page and began furiously typing away. Why was he so mad? Was it because of Lily? Christina? God now I'm loosing it. Concentrate Valens.

"Sara Sidle? Hey wait, isn't that?"

Opening his mail, Scotty easily read through it's contents.

"I can't believe it…" Raising from his chair and grabbing his coat, he almost left the computer on as Lily had. This was definitely more of a hectic day than he could have ever anticipated. "Vera tell Stillman I've got a lead and to book two tickets to Las Vegas, will you?"

"Tell Stillman yourself." Came the low voice from behind hi, before Vera even had a chance to open his mouth. "Where are you off to?"

"Erm...Yeah…Well you see, the sister's in Las Vegas."

"That was faster than I expected."

"Yep. One Sara Sidle - As in CSI."

"You're kidding me? The same one from your e-mail?" It was Vera's turn to speak.

"The one and only - Oh, and I was gonna go tell Lil' now."

"Okay, well you have got an early start tomorrow. Bags to pack…Come by at seven, the tickets will be here."

"So soon?"

"So soon." He confirmed. "Vera, Jefferies you head home too. Tickets, same time."

"Damn you Valens. You always get the best places. Say, you couldn't put a bet on for me could you?"

"Sorry Vera, I'm not a gambler."

"You haven't lived my friend. Gambling can be very rewarding. You just have to know the right moves." Jefferies piped up.

"That means you too."

Heading towards his car, Scotty re-evaluated his decision. Sure, he wanted - no, needed to know what the hell was going on with Lily, AND how on earth she knew so much. But, she wasn't too happy with him the last time they spoke. Hmm, that's the understatement of the year. And try shouting. I don't think we've talked properly in weeks. And hasn't she seemed a little pale. What am I talking about, she's always pale. She's seemed kind of distant too. What am I doing noticing these things. It's not like I've been staring or…

Or what? I think he has. This chapter is one of the few Scotty centred ones, so I thought I'd throw a lot in. Sorry if it's not as good, I rushed it - I'll confess. Lol. Can't update tomorrow - maybe Sunday. A lot more LS next. It's well deserved. ;-p