"Good afternoon Miss Dineen , Mr O'Brian ."

"Paige and Walter please ." Requested Paige .

"Very well Paige , Walter come in and grab some couch " Said Dr . Rizzo pointing to a red leather couch positioned under the window . Once they were settled Dr .Rizzo spoke.

"Well what can i do for you two young people , the last time i spoke to you was at the softball game ."

Paige and Walter looked at each other , Walter gave a small nod and Paige began to speak .

"Well i don't really know the best place to start ,but here goes . Not long after that softball game i and the rest of the geniuses of Scorpion walked out on Walter and set our own Problem Solving Company .Walter went back to Ireland . The others and i having created the Company began having problems and again i quit the company . After about three weeks of me leaving the company imploded which led to Sylvester committing suicide and me winning $10,000000 on the lottery . The only contact i have had with Walter for over two years was one phone call that did not go well . Walter only came back to America because Cabe had a massive heart attack , but as soon as we met at the hospital our old feelings for each other came flooding back . But we feel we need couples counselling so we do not make the same mistakes again ." As Paige finished speaking she wiped a tear from her eye .

" Paige , Walter that is some story , but i think we need to go through all off it again but slowly and a piece at a time ." Said Dr. Rizzo

Paige again began to speak . " I guess we should start with what happened the Christmas before the softball game . Walter had taken a job for Christmas Eve , but no one wanted to help. I had booked a cabin for Walter , Ralph and myself , but Walter stayed behind to complete the job . While on his own he managed to fall down stairs and gave himself a nasty head wound ,he was found by Florence who called 911 and all the team .While unconscious Walter had a dream , but i had better let Walter tell you about that."

Walter turned away from Paige and stared at Dr Rizzo and after seconds he gave a small cough and began to speak .

" I woke up with my head resting on my desk , the garage was empty of people but strangely there were no desks anywhere else but mine . I climbed the stairs shouting for Paige , but when i got there it was Florence who greeted me , and i noticed a ring on my wedding finger and a picture of Florence and me in wedding gear . Florence left the garage and i followed soon after . Outside i saw a car accident and when i went to check if any one was hurt , i saw the driver was an image of me ." At that stage Dr Rizzo put his hand up to stop Walter speaking .

"This seems to be an unusual dream , but i can see immediately why you thought you were married to Florence ."

"You can?" Queried Paige .

"Yes ,Walter's subconscious picked up that Florence was trying to help your unconscious body . You possibly could have heard her on the phone . So in your mind she was the most important person in your life at that time . The marriage you wanted was to Paige but your subconscious mind put Florence because of what she was doing to help you at that particular time ,It could have been Happy or even one of the men had they been there instead of Florence ."

"Well Toby did say something similar to me ,but the seed of doubt of Walters intentions had been planted and were helped to grow more by Florence helping Walter with technical work on the white board ." Replied Paige with sadness in her voice .

"But that didn't mean i was in love with her ,it was as meaningful as if i was working with Sylvester . I could never love anyone but you Paige ." Replied Walter who was beginning to become agitated .

"O.K. folks lets just cool it down a little . Paige why do you think Walter could be in love with Florence ?" Asked DR . Rizzo .

"Well it all comes from my childhood i suppose , my mom was a con woman who spent more time in jail than at home . She ruined my life and my dads and i suppose it has given me both trust and abandonment issues which is a very important detail that i need your help to sort out ." Said a very unhappy Paige.

"We can go back to that in a moment , but the story you have told me so far does not really seem enough for everyone to walk out on Walter."

"No i suppose not , but as i have said that was only the start , the real catalyst was the night we came back from Africa . I was looking for a book i was going to get autographed as a surprise for Walter . When i found it i found two ticket stubs in the pages , so i confronted Walter and asked him who he had taken . He had originally asked me , but he heard me tell Ralph my son , that i did not really want to go , and he told me the lecture was cancelled . As i was asking him , Florence came into the garage , as Sly had invited her . The look Walter gave her gave me the answer .It was Florence , i must admit i lost it when Walter said he had no feelings for her , but when she said she had developed feelings for Walter . Sly attacked Walter and Cabe pulled him off , Sly then walked out and i decided to follow , despite pleas to stay by Walter . We were then followed by Happy and Toby , leaving just Cabe and Florence with Walter . "

"What a mess no wonder you feel you need some couples counselling . One question what as happened to Florence ?" Asked Dr Rizzo .

"The last i heard she had taken a job with a multi nation company some where in Texas ." Said Paige

Walter had sat through this exchange his face getting sadder with every word spoken . Paige looked at him and took him into a big hug .

"I'm sorry Walter this must be bringing so many bad memories back for you , but unless we are completly honest with Dr Rizzo we will never be able to sort out the problems that caused our breakup .I never want to loose you again , i just want to be able to leave all our problems behind in this office ." Explained Paige .

Walter leaned back a little in the hug so he could look her straight in the eyes . "Paige you know i would never be able to love any other woman , even if you did not love me , so i think Dr Rizzo is the best way to go , so we can leave all our problems in this office ."

"Paige , Walter , i have gained a lot of information about your problems in a very short time , i think we have spoken enough for today . Can you come and see me again tomorrow , let me just check with my secretary ." Spoke Dr. Rizzo as he got up and moved to the door to speak to his secretary . He was back within a minute . "O.K. kids i will see you tomorrow at 2.30.p.m. but if you could refrain from sexual action until i have spoken to you tomorrow it could help me solve your problems . Maybe then we could arrange a weekly meeting ."

"That could be a problem at the moment ." Said Walter ,and as Dr Rizzo gave him a quizzical look ,he carried on speaking . "I am due to go back to Ireland after next week ,although not permanently this time ."

"Well maybe we can fit another two sessions in next week ."

"That could work ." Said Paige .

After leaving the doctors office they sat in the car for a time talking over what had gone on during the meeting .

"Do you think that was helpful Paige , i did not expect it to be so brutal . I'm sorry it brought back sad and bad memories for you ." said Walter as he cradled Paige with one arm so she could rest her head on his shoulder .

" I think in a way it was good for me , i realize just what a fool i was that night , i should have waited until we were on our own and not confronted you in front of everyone , i know you do not respond well to that sort of conflict ." Replied Paige who again had tears running down her face .

"Dry your eyes and we will go and collect Allie and take her to the hospital."

After picking up Allie they dropped her off at the hospital with a promise they would be back to collect her the next morning around the same time as today .

They made their way back to Paige's house ,once inside Paige made coffee. Once they had got their coffee they went out onto the balcony and sat watching the ocean .

"It is so relaxing out here , it will calm us down so that you can show your man off at La Scala and i can show off my lady, the most beautiful lady in the world ,hanging on to my arm as i lead her through the restaurant . O.K. five more minutes and then we go in and prepare for our first date in over two years .

At 7.30 p.m. Walter was standing in the living area when Paige entered , his mouth dropped open in amazement and surprise when he saw her. She was dressed in a black dress that finished at the knee , it was fitted over one shoulder ,the other shoulder was bare ,the edging from the shoulder to under her other arm was covered in diamanté which sparkled from the evening sunlight that was shining through the large glass doors .

"You look stunning Paige , you are an angel dressed in black ." Stuttered Walter .

"Well thank you i am so pleased you like the dress . I actually bought this about two years ago for a date i was going on , but when i got home and tried it on again i realized there was only one person i could ever wear this for and that was for you Walter." Replied a smiling Paige .

"But how did you know we would get back together ." Said Walter

"I did not know but i knew on one else deserved to see me in this but you , so i kept it in my wardrobe , just hoping one day i would be able to wear it ." Still smiling Paige said .

"Wow i am so pleased i came back , just to see you in that dress as made my trip magic . I think i shall call it the dress of the universe , because it has a heavenly body in it . I am so ln love with you ." A now smiling Walter said as he walked over to Paige to kiss her .

Not Knowing what the traffic would be like they decided they would head out to La Scala . Paige handed the car keys to Walter so he could drive .

"I cannot Paige i no longer have a Californian driving licence , and i would hate to be pulled over by the police ."

"Oh , i will drive then but it will mean i cannot have any wine with my meal ." Said a slightly sad Paige .

"Well why don't we just call a Uber and then neither of us need drive ." Suggested Walter .

"You don't mind , oh Walter considerate as ever ,thank you ."

Paige phoned for a Uber and within fifteen minutes they were on their way .

They arrived at La Scala at 8.15p.m., paid the driver and made their way into the restaurant . As they walked through the door it was as if every eye in the restaurant ,turned to them they were such an elegant couple . They were shown to their table by the Maître De , once seated and relaxed a waiter bought them a menu and asked if they would like a drink . Paige chose a glass of house white , while Walter settled for water, once they had their drinks they perused the menu .

Both decided to have : Capesamte Brasati Con Pisellie Pomodri for starters . "Paige chose for her main course : Saltimbocla Di Poiio Romana Prosciutto with a side dish of lightly spiced pasta and a green salad . "Walter chose for his main dish : Involtini Di Salmone Con Mascarpone E Senape with a side dish of Couscous Alla Trapanese Con Pesce Pomodori E Mandorle .

Once the waiter had taken their orders Paige looked at Walter and with a smile on her face , asked Walter ."I thought you would have ordered Chicken Cacciatore as you always seem to enjoy it ."

"Why would i try that at a restaurant when i can get the best version at your house ." Said Walter as his smile got bigger every second .

"I am so pleased you enjoy it that much . It is one more thing i really love about you ,your E.Q. is now so much better you can give praise for things well done . I must confess once you left for Ireland , i assumed you would go back to your old ways ." Said a still smiling Paige.

"To be honest , i did revert back a lot to my old ways which is why if it had not been for Richard my business would have been closed within a few months . But as soon as i saw you at the hospital i started to feel good and relaxed and my E.Q. just seemed to increase ." Answered Walter.

As they finished speaking the waiter returned with their starters .Not much talking was going on but between each forkful all they seemed capable of doing was to stare at each others eyes ,it seemed the rest of the restaurant's patrons were not there. However the whole of the patrons seemed unable to keep their eyes of the couple who seemed to be emanating so much love into the atmosphere it was catching , even the couple in the corner of the restaurant who were arguing stopped and looked in their direction .

The rest of the meal was eaten in much the same atmosphere and when the waiter approached to see if they would a sweet or coffee , which they both said no to , the spell appeared to be broken and bought both of them back to earth .

Paige called for an Uber and paid the bill ,despite Walter arguing that he should be paying . The Uber was waiting at the door when Walter and Paige arrived . The ride back to Paige's house was done in relative silence , they were content and happy just to be in each others company .

They entered the house and Paige offered to make coffee which Walter accepted . Once the coffee was finished ,Walter suggested it was time for bed .

"Would you like to share my bed again tonight ?" Walter asked .

"NO!" Walter looked surprised at Paige's answer . Seeing the look on Walter's face Paige started to explain . "I am sorry Walter i did not mean to be sound so sharp . To be honest i don't think i could trust myself tonight if i were to be lying so close to you . It is only one more day and i don't want to ruin our relationship prospects by breaking the rule book you and Dr Rizzo have set ." She could not hold back her tears and rushed to Walter to hug him .

"It is alright Paige , i feel just the same and i agree it would be to much of a risk , but i have to kiss you before we part for the night ."

"I am sure i can do that ." Said Paige as she wiped the tears from her cheek , and began smiling , before planting her lips on Walter .After twenty minutes the broke their embrace , and with a sad smile to each other they made their way to their OWN rooms