The team ended up finishing their paper work early and as everyone wanted to get home at a decent hour for the first time in three weeks, they decided to go to the local bar for a few drinks instead of having dinner; a plan which Sam and Martin both heartedly agreed to.

As the bar was close to the office, the team decided to walk with Jack, Elena and Viv leading the group by ten-or-so paces leaving Danny, Martin and Sam to bring up the rear. Noticing that he was in the middle of the smaller group Danny slowed then sidestepped around Sam so that she was in the middle and, more importantly, next to Martin, "Smooth Danny," she whispered while at the same time sliding her hand into Martins'.

Feeling her hand in his, Martin gave it a tight squeeze and smiled down at her, not caring how much Danny laughed at them. As they were all huddled closely together the other three wouldn't notice the two of them holding hands if they turned around. This was lucky as Viv soon spun around and looked quizzically at Danny, who was still laughing at his friends' innocent act, "What on earth is going on back there?" she asked as the other two stopped and turned.

"Nothing," Martin replied as he and Sam let their hands slip apart.

"Nothing at all!" Echoed Danny as he quickened his pace to catch up to Viv, wrapping his arm around her as they continued walking; leaving Sam and Martin alone behind them.

"I wish we didn't have to go to the bar," complained Sam as she slid her arm around Martins'.

"It won't be that bad," He smiled, pulling her closer to him as they meandered along, "Besides we should be out of there early enough. How about take-away at my place later?"

"Sounds perfect," she grinned snuggling her temple into his shoulder as they continued.

"Cozy enough there, you two?" Asked Elena as she turned to hold the door open for the last two members of the group.

"Just cold," smiled Sam as she let Martins arm go and followed the taller brunette inside.

Martin deliberately chose a seat next to Danny, leaving two free seats for Elena and Sam across from him. Soon the group was in the full throws of one of their rowdy, alcohol fuelled discussions when Martin felt a socked foot slip between his ankles. Looking up he eyed Sam who was deeply in conversation with Viv, feeling sure it was her he gently tugged on the foot by holding it between his own.

Viv looked suspiciously at Sam who suddenly jerked her leg and let out a laugh, "You ok?" she asked with genuine concern.

"Oh, yeah fine," Sam smiled back, "Just lost my shoe," she covered while darting an eye at Martin who grinned sheepishly in reply.

As the night wore on Martin began to grow more tormented, even though he enjoyed the company of his friends he just wanted to take Sam home after the long day, therefore he took his opportunity when she got up to go to the bathroom, waiting a minute before downing his drink and claiming he needed another. As he stood Danny whispered, "That excuse is getting old…" In reply Martin only smiled and patted him on the back before heading towards the bar.

Making sure no one was watching he slipped past the bar and out the back to where the bathrooms were; waiting outside the ladies, he practically pounced on Sam as she came out. After a few passionate kisses Sam pulled back and traced he finger along his jaw as she struggled to catch her breath. "So we need to get out of here…soon," Martin breathed as her hips rolled against his again.

"You want to exit first or should I?" she asked, looking up at him with wide eyes.

"I will, see you out there?"

Sam arrived back at the table first and sat next to Danny, he just shook his head and chuckled at her flushed face. Soon after Martin returned, "Thought you were getting another drink?" asked Jack

"Um…yeah- decided to call it a night," he replied, "So I will see you all later, we still on for Sundays game?" he asked Danny as he waved goodbye to them all, giving Sam a quick nod.

"Yeah, see you then," called Danny to Martin's retrieving form. "So how much longer until we are leaving?" he asked Sam conspiringly when the others went back to their previous conversation.

"As soon as I have finished my drink," she grinned back at him.

Not wanting to leave Martin waiting out in the cold for too long, Sam finished her drink and nudged Danny to give him the sign. "So I'm out of here," Danny said as he picked up his scarf and wrapped it around his neck, "I have a very pretty lady to arrange a date with," he grinned.

"Hey, are you going back to the office?" Sam asked, then with Danny replying with a nod she continued, "I'll walk back with you, got to grab my car," she lied as she stood and followed him towards the door. "See you guys on Monday," she called over her shoulder with a quick wave.

As the team waved them off Elena turned to Viv and crooked her head to the side, Sam didn't drive in this morning- I ran into her on the street as she was getting out of a cab…"

"Oh, maybe she forgot," shrugged Viv, even though her mind was racing as her eyes followed the two agents as they headed out the door. Through the window she saw Sam playfully hit Danny and laugh at something he had said before giving him a quick hug, before her view was obscured when a couple in the bar stood up and blocked her view, by the time they had moved Sam and Danny had gone.

Outside Danny nudged Sam and innocently asked, "So another night of hot sex?" Sam just laughed in reply before lightly whacking him over the arm. "Hey I was just asking!" he continued, feigning hurt, "So where is lover boy anyway?"

"Um…I'm not sure, he should be around here somewhere?" she replied as she scanned the busy street, she quickly spotted him sitting in a cab with the door open waving at her. With a quick wave back to him she thanked Danny and gave him a hug, before heading towards the cab.

Seeing her practically skipping towards him Martin slipped out of the cab and nodded towards Danny who was turning to leave, before a beaming Sam slid into his arms. "Finally!" she whispered as she clung to him.

"So you want to share a cab?" he asked with an eyebrow raised as she scurried into the waiting seat and pulled him in after her.