Here is chapter 3! I'm gonna try to keep to updating on Mondays. Maybe some occasional update in between. We'll have to see how that goes and how much time I have. Thank you to everyone who has supported this story. It means a lot to me.

I awoke feeling miserable on the couch the next morning. My dress was half down but someone had put a blanket over me to keep me covered. Bless them. With a groan, I rolled over and instantly regretted doing that. Trying to hold the blanket in place, I raced to the bathroom. By the time I was close I didn't give two shits about being modest as I dove to the toilet just in time. I will never understand why I always need to drink so much when I just feel like death the next day. So not worth it.

I think a couple hours later JJ got up with Henry. I was curled up in the bathroom. She got me something to change into and offered to make me breakfast. I declined the food but gladly took the clothes. She made a couple remarks about me staying out too late and drinking too much but overall she took care of me in my time of hangover need. She brought me a lot of water and dry toast which I nibbled on. She even kept Henry away from me. I would have loved to have been able to play with him but I just couldn't at the time.

As lunch time approached, I slowly started to feel better. I was able to go more than a few minutes without puking and moved from the bathroom to the couch. My stomach started to growl more and I ate the rest of the toast she gave me. As I was starting to fall back asleep I heard someone knock on their door. I didn't appreciate the noise waking me up.

"Hey, Spence," JJ said as I heard her open the door. "What brings you by?"

"Oh, uh, is Lila here? She left some things in Morgan's car..." Shit, what did I forget? I really don't remember much after we left the bar. I know I hugged Penelope a lot and sang some rap song, but everything else is a blank.

"Yeah, she's on the couch." JJ closed the door as I assumed Spencer walked into the apartment.

I peeked up as I saw him approach me. "Hey, you, uh, you don't look well." I probably look as great as I feel.

"Believe it or not I've been worse," I said and managed to pull myself up. My stomach gave a twinge so I took another gulp of water. "What all did I leave behind?"

Without sitting down, he simply handed me a plastic bag that he was carrying. I looked in and saw my shoes. That's not surprising. I tend to take those off a lot, whether I'm drunk or sober. Underneath the shoes I noticed my red thong... Oh boy. That's embarrassing. I didn't even notice I wasn't still wearing it.

He must have seen the red in my face because he commented, "Morgan was surprised you got that off." His cheeks turned red as well.

"Yeah...I tend to take my bra and undies off when I'm drunk. Its makes the hangover in the morning a bit more manageable." I quickly closed the bag so I wouldn't have to stare at my shame again.

"And that's why when I got up this morning with Henry, your bra was hanging from the couch," JJ said teasingly.

"Well no one wants to sleep with a bra on, especially strapless. And thongs are just uncomfortable," I said, trying to defend myself.

"Uh huh, sure," she said with a smile. "Spence, we were just about ready to have lunch. Did you want to join us?"

"Oh, uh, I don't know-"

"Please, I insist. Henry would love it," JJ said, touching his arm. Spencer thought for a moment then nodded his head. I couldn't help but feel happy about this too.

"Great. I'll set an extra place." JJ smiled then went to the kitchen, picking up Henry in the process. That left Spencer and me all alone.

"So," he said, trying to make conversation, "I assume you don't feel well."

"You would assume right," I said, smiling up at him. I gestured for him to sit down next to me and after a moment of hesitation he did. "I woke up around when the sun was rising, ran to the bathroom and spent the next couple of hours sleeping there. Well kinda. I heard Will get up and leave for work and then later JJ and Henry got up as well. Just before you came I moved to the couch where I still feel like shit."

"Statistically a person will have a hangover for-"

"Spencer, I really don't want to hear that. I'm sure it feels a lot longer than it actually is."

An awkward silence fell between us. Neither of us seemed to know what to say. Finally I tried to make conversation. "I hope I didn't embarrass myself too much last night."

He chuckled slightly. "Well you said somethings that I don't think I would ever say. But it doesn't compare to stuff I've heard and seen on the job."

"That's... good," I said, unsure of what to say. Thankfully JJ then said it was lunch time and the two of us went into the kitchen.

It wasn't as awkward as I thought it would be. JJ did a lot of the talking and of course Henry was the center of attention for most of the time. He's just too darn cute. I love that little man. After we ate, Spencer insisted on doing the dishes as a thank you for lunch. JJ tried to refuse the offer, but Henry started to get fussy. He needed his diaper changed and a nap so JJ reluctantly let Spencer have his way. I decided to make myself useful and dry. The lunch really helped my stomach. I still felt a bit sick but nowhere near as bad as I was.

"Thanks again for bringing me my things," I said to Spencer. We were about halfway done with the dishes and had done most of them in silence. He seemed the most comfortable that way. "I appreciate it."

"No problem," he said. After a beat of silence he added, "I was kinda glad you left somethings."

"Really? Why?"

It almost looked like he regretted saying what he did. I could see the turmoil on his face as he tried to compose himself. His cheeks were all kinds of pink. "It gave me a chance to see you again," he whispered, almost inaudibly. He casts a sideways glance at me, trying to gauge my reaction.

"Oh?" I didn't think that would be the reason. I was almost positive he found me annoying and too wild. But he was actually happy he got to see me again.

"Yeah," he said again at the same decibel.

"I'm glad I got to see you again too. Honestly, if I hadn't of been sick all morning I'd be going for that kiss you owe me." He dropped the spoon he was washing and I laughed. "Would you not like that?"

"What? No! I would! I mean, only if you consented to it, of course. I just- I don't-" His face was so flushed as he stammered and it was adorable.

"It's ok, I get what you're saying." I smiled up at him.

We finished doing the dishes in silence, which was fine by me. The talking was making feel a bit icky still so for me silence was golden. I kept stealing glances at Spencer and I knew he was doing the same. We locked eyes several times which made him blush and me smile.

"Henry finally went down for his nap," JJ announced as she walked into the kitchen. "I came in to help but it looks like you guys got most of it done. Thanks. I really appreciate that."

"Hey, you've been putting up with me living here for a few days. I want to help however I can," I said as I dried my hands. "And raising a one-year-old can't be easy."

"Oh, it's not. Just wait till you have one," she said, smiling at me.

"That's not gonna be for a while," I said. I love kids and I love little Henry but I am not ready to be a mother.

"Anyways, thanks again," she said.

"I should probably be going. Thank you for lunch, JJ." Spencer went to the living room to grab his things and probably to make sure I still had mine. "I'll see you tomorrow in the office. Bye, Lila." He waved at me and left.

"If you don't mind," I said, "I might pull a Henry and take a nap too."

JJ shook her head. "No, go for it. You can use my bed. I'll finally have some peace and quiet."

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I slept so hard and so powerful, I woke up feeling like a new woman. I only felt slightly sick to my stomach. No worse than the first couple days of my period. Not pleasant by any means but manageable.

"Hey, there she is." JJ was seated on the couch. Garcia was next to her with Henry on her lap. He was content playing with a book.

"Hey! Penny! I didn't know you were coming over." I smiled and walked over to the pair, taking up the last available space on the couch.

"Hey, Dolly. How ya feeling?" Penelope asked softly, probably not wanting to raise her voice just to be cautious.

"A lot better after the nap. I think I slept most of it off. What about you?"

"I threw up a couple times last night, slept for twelve hours, and feel kinda like a living slug. I was gonna veg out on my big comfy couch all day but JJ texted saying Will was working late and I should come over for a low key girls night. How could I say no to that when you're leaving me soon?" I leaned over and gave her a hug. "You're one of my best friends."

"Oh! I love you so much, Penelope! Thank you for coming out even if you feel like a living slug." If I was still drunk I would probably be crying right now. Drunk Lila tends to feel all the emotions and feel them very extremely.

"I was gonna order a pizza in about an hour or so, how does that sound?" JJ asked. I glanced at the clock hanging on the wall. It was just past five o'clock.

"Yeah, I'm down for that. Sorry I slept so much."

"Don't worry about it. I've been terribly hungover before," JJ laughed.

"As have I. Much like I am right now," Penelope chimed in. "But for some reason pizza does sound really good. I didn't realize I was this hungry."

The three of us played with Henry for a while and watched some of Henry's favorite shows. They were a bit obnoxious since they are aimed at young children, but it was worth it to see how happy they made him. We ordered two large cheese pizza's which was prefect for us. Henry enjoyed the pizza as well. Around eight JJ started to get Henry ready for bed and by nine he was asleep. That left the rest of the night for us. JJ, Penny, and I were relaxing in the living room. JJ had a glass of wine which Penny and I passed on. We had enough drinking the night before.

"I'm so sad you're going home soon," Penelope said.

"I know! It sucks that I live so far away. I'd love to be able to stay here longer. I feel like I'm just starting to get to know the rest of your team. They're all really nice. I like them."

"Especially a certain tall, lanky, genius?" Penelope gave a cheeky grin and wiggled her eyebrows at me.

"Maybe just a little bit," I said while laughing. There's no point in hiding that I found him attractive.

"I knew it! You two would make such a cute couple!" Penelope practically jumped up and down as she spoke. Her eyes were lighting up the whole room.

"I agree, Penny. But I live across the country. That doesn't really foster a good foundation for a new relationship. Maybe if I lived around here I would be totally for it."

"'Maybe'?" Penelope questioned.

I sighed. JJ knew the story already and part of me didn't want to tell it again. But I love gossiping with my friends so might as well. "Literally like two weeks before I came out here, fucking Ben dumped me. So I'm pretty newly single and ready to mingle. Not so much single and ready to start something else."

"What a jerk! He's the one you were dating the last time you were out here right? The like on-again-off-again one with the big muscles?" Penelope's description was pretty spot on. Ben and I had been dating on and off for several years and you would think we'd either make it work or we wouldn't. But apparently we're still in limbo. And he is extremely fit.

"Yeah, exactly. We made it to six months this time. Then he got promoted and said with his new responsibilities he wouldn't have time for a relationship. But apparently he still has time to text asking for a booty call. You know what, if that's what he wants then just fucking say it. Don't do this 'oh I don't have time now but maybe in the future' bull shit. Just say you don't wanna date me but still wanna have the occasional fuck. I'm a lot more open to that."

"I've always told you, you can do so much better than him," JJ said with a sigh and sipped her wine.

"I have to agree with JJ on this. How long have potential relationships with him been going on for?" Penelope asked.

"Ugh," I had to take a moment to think. "It started when I did my internship at the police department back when I was twenty. So like, four-ish years almost five years?"

"Have you dated anyone else during that time?" Penny questioned.

"Yeah, a bit. Nothing too serious. Ben has been all the like, long ones. Either way, after that I don't want to jump into a relationship right now, no matter how cute Spencer is. Now, if he was like 'Hey, Lila, can I have your number?' I would totally give him my number. Of if he was like 'Hey, Lila, let's go back to my apartment and fuck all night,' I would totally fuck Spencer all night."

JJ and Penelope started laughing hysterically at what I last said. I had a feeling I would get that reaction from them. Spencer did not seem like the type of person to just hook up with someone he barely knew. He didn't seem like the type of person who would hook up period.

"Oh, sweetie," Penelope said, still laughing. "I would die if Reid asked you that. Literally die."

"Me too. I don't think he's gone past kissing," JJ added.

"Figured. But you never know. I'd be down for some love making if he was." I started to laugh too. From what I've gathered, Spencer is an insanely sweet person but just terribly awkward when it comes to females and relationships. Which is fine with me. If he wanted to purse a relationship with me I would be open to it.

"But seriously," Penny said, "Reid is super sweet and precious and he wouldn't treat you anything like Ben did. He'd treat you like the goddamn queen you are."

"I agree, Reid would be a lot better than Ben." JJ had to throw in her two cents into the matter. Not that I don't appreciate it, but she's always been more negative towards Ben. Which maybe something I need to hear but it annoys me.

"I know. Like I said, maybe if I lived out here."

There you have it! Another chapter done! Feel free to review if you liked it, didn't, or have any questions/comments/concerns/ideas.