Lou's Pov:

I woke up at around 3:30 P.M. to get ready for work later. Today's the day, Debbie is finally being released from jail, after 7 years. I'm kind of nervous. We dated for a few months before she left me to be with Claude Becker. We still kept a close friendship but not as close as before we dated. I proceeded to do my usual routine to get ready. I showered and wore red jeans, a black shirt and silver blazer (what she wore in the first scene she was in) and dried my hair and fixed my fringe. I got my boots on and headed to the club. When I got there I just checked everything was ok. Then I went to the upstairs area and made sure everything went smoothly. I decided to just read a magazine and let time pass till I had to pick up Debbie. I looked up and saw they weren't watering the vodka down right. I sighed. "You're doing it wrong" She looked up and asked what I meant." "Its not one finger from the top, its three." I pulled out the funnel and poured a shot glass full of it. What does that taste like?" I asked. She replied "Like vodka" I simply said "Right, I dont want vodka, I want water and vodka, and do you want to know why" She nodded saying "uhh sure" "Cause when you're drunk.. It tastes like vodka" She nodded and we both said 'right' at the same time. After that was settled I walked downstairs and through the club, and stepped outside looking at the view. Then I heard my phone notify me of a message, and I saw it was from Debbie asking about the cemetery, so I gave the address.

After I told her, I got in my truck and started to drive over there. When I arrived I saw her walking over. She got in and right away I started to kiss her head. She just gave a small smile and jokingly went "Ok enough" I just smiled before.. She started talking about a heist. I told her "see you get me interested and then I wanna do it" "Well dont you want to do things you're interested in?" She retorted. "Well Im interested in brain surgery" I say. "Yea well thats not gonna happen."

When we get to the loft she keeps talking about the plan. I argue saying last time she got caught. She told me she wont this time because 'we'll have a better crew', So I just gave in with a sigh. Thats when we heard a knock, I opened the door and there stood Tammy, Amita,Rose,Daphne, Nine-ball,Constance. I looked at Debbie with a confused look. "I knew you'd give in, so I called them all here to go over the plan." I stepped aside and let them into the loft.

We went over the plan. I'm not gonna lie, seeing her so excited and passionate is bringing back feelings.. old feelings I thought were dead. Thats when she glanced at me with a soft smile and I started to blush.. I NEVER BLUSH. She continued her plan review..and thats when it happened. Her plan all along was to just get back at Claude Becker for sending her to jail. She's risking her freedom for him. I rolled my eyes and stood up angrily and walked outside to the beach. She looked at me then followed me out. "Lou, whats wron-" Thats when I turned around and snapped. "THIS" I yelled. "THIS PLAN! YOU'RE RISKING YOUR FREEDOM FOR HIM! WHY CANT YOU JUST LET IT GO" "Because he put me in jail,Lou, I need closure" with that I turned around and faced her. "You frame him, and I walk, just like last time." "Lou plea-" she tried saying before I cut her off. "No. him or me. Choose carefully." Lou. Why do you care so much if I frame him..?" I turned around and sighed "Because Debbie." "Because why Lou?" she pushed. and Then I snapped "BECAUSE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS I STILL LOVE YOU! I NEVER STOPPED" And turned to walk away, when she grabbed my wrist.

"Lou wait-" "No Debbie, Im done" I pulled my wrist away and something in her snapped. "OH YEA, LOU! LEAVE! THATS WHAT YOU ALWAYS DO! THATS WHY WE BROKE UP! BECAUSE YOU JUST GIVE UP AND WALK OUT! YOU'RE JUST LIKE YOUR MUM!" It was those words that did it for me. I turned around with tears in my eyes. "Wow Deborah. Wow." "No wait, Lou im so-" "No.Save it. You said it, and cant take it back."and with that I walked in my loft grabbing my helmet and leaving slamming the door behind me as I walked out, leaving Debbie screaming for me and the team confused.

I decided to take my motorcycle out and go to the club. When I got there I checked that everything was running smooth again, and went to my office. When I got there I checked my phone to see I had 20 Missed calls , and 5 messages from Debbie.

Lou?

Im sorry. I know it won't help.

Please answer :(

At least come home.

Please? The teams worried too.

I sighed and turned my phone off. I walked to my couch and laid down deciding to nap.

I woke up groggy, confused where I was until I remembered. I got up and went to my desk to check the time on my phone. 2:30 Am.. Great. I decided to put my blazer and boots on and headed back downstairs to go to my motorcycle and head home, hoping the team, especially Debbie, would be asleep when I got there.

I silently walked in. Thats when I saw her. Debbie was sitting on my couch asleep in a sitting position, as if she didnt intend to. Then I looked at the coffee table and saw an empty vodka bottle, and a half drank one right next to it. I shook my head before walking to her and moving her slightly, so I can put my arms around her back and under her knees. I lifted her with ease and carried her upstairs to my bedroom. I knew with how much she drank I couldn't, and wouldn't feel comfortable putting her in her own room to sleep in. I laid her down across my bed and got an over sized shirt and shorts she used to wear a lot when we dates. I started putting the shirt on when she stirred. She sleepily yawned and rubbed her tired eyes. "G'morning" she said in a tired voice. I couldnt help the small blush as I thought she was the cutest person alive. "Hi" I whispered back. "What happened" she whispered as she helped me put the shorts on her." "You fell asleep" I explained. "Oh.. Lou.." she yawned mid sentence before continuing, in her sleepy state, " 'm sorry about what I said." "Its ok, we'll talk about tomorrow I said" as I laid her down on the pillow. "but I dont want you mad at me" she sniffles, and thats when I looked at her "Shh, it'll be ok. Get some rest, love, you need it. I softly cooed. I tucked her in and turned around to get my pajamas when she loosely

grabbed my arm. "Will you stay?" I smiled softly and said "only if you promise to rest right now as I get ready for bed." She offered a sleepy nod and closed her eyes. I waited till her breathing evened out, that I bent down and kissed her head before walking to get my pajamas. When I finished brushing my teeth and changing I walked to my bed silently and got in next to her. When I laid down, in her sleep, Debbie curled up next to me and contently sighed. 'I missed this' I thought as I fell asleep.

I woke up the next morning to soft rays from the sun. I felt a light weight across my waist and on my chest, slowly opened my eyes. I looked over and saw Debbie sleeping with her arm across me, and her head on my chest. I smiled and covered the blankets up around her hugging her closer, if that was possible. I kissed the crown of her head, I missed this. I just laid there thinking for an hour longer, when she started to stir. I looked down and saw her eyes flutter open.

God, How I missed her. "Good morning" I whispered. She blinked before whispering a good morning back. "What happened" She asked. "You had too much to drink, how do you feel" I asked, knowing she probably has a bad hang over. "Like I was hit by a truck" she groaned. I smiled, "Alright Ill go get you some water, coffee and pain meds" I moved to get up. "No stay" she squeezed my waist. "Dont you want pain medicine?" I asked. "Yes, but I also want you. Your cuddles are the best remedy" I laughed softly, "ok, at least let me ask Tammy to bring you some?" "ok.." she let go of my waist. I leaned over and texted Tammy to bring her the stuff, she gave an ok and I put my phone down to hold Debbie. She smiled and murmured a thank you. a few minutes later Tammy knocked on the door frame, as my door was open, and brought the stuff. I thanked her and she left. I helped Debbie sit up and she took the medicine, after she asked if I can hold her more, to wish I agreed. We laid down, with her laying her waist up, on top of me, and our legs entwined. I started carding my fingers through her hair, as I know she liked it, when I noticed she was falling asleep, "Go to sleep sweetheart." I whispered. "Ion wanna" She sleepily slurred. "If you do, you can get extra cuddles after we go over the plan for the heist. Our costumes are coming today, and tomorrow is the Met Gala, we have to be ready." She thought for a moment before giving in.She fell asleep, and after taking in her peaceful look I fell asleep too.

I woke up before her again, and decided that I can use this time to think. I'm worried for when we have to talk about yesterday. I know she didnt mean it about my mum, but it hurt nonetheless. Plus I told her I still love her. I dont know if she loves me back though, I don't know what I'd do if she doesn't. I couldnt handle it before, and I certainly cant now. I was so lost in thought I didnt know Debbie woke up till she spoke up "What're you thinkin' about.?" "Nothing.." I replied, and she furrowed her browns, but shrugged. "I think we should get up now, and go downstairs" I said. She agreed.

we walked downstairs still in our Pajamas. We greeted the team and sat down to go over our plan once more. Tammy gave us our outfits for the met gala a few minutes later. We thanked her and put them away. After that we all got together and watched a movie, But I sat as far from Debbie as possible, despite last night and this afternoon, our fight was still in my mind. a few hours later we ordered pizza for dinner, after dinner we all decided to play truth or dare. after, we called it a night.

When I woke up the next day we got everything ready for later. We tested the head pieces to make sure they worked and we can hear each other clearly. Then we loaded everything up and Rose got Daphne ready for the Met Gala. We were nervous but we also knew everything wpuld go smooth. Eventually we all had to leave to attend the gala, and we all took place as we got there.

(Time skip after gala, the gala scene in the movie happened the same)

After the Gala we all gathered outside to put everything back. Then Debbie ran up to me jumping like a school girl was asked out by her crush. "WE DID IT LOU! WE DID IT!" Then she did what I least expected.. She kissed me. She actually kissed me. I was shocked, but when I processed it and she went to pull away, I grabbed her and deepened the kiss. We pulled away when the need for air grew. We both had a blush on our cheeks, and a smile we couldn't stop from appearing. "I love you too, so I was wondering.. Would you like to go out with me?" she asked with a hesitant smile. I agreed and started giggling like a school girl, after I said "What are you doing to me, I never giggle" she just laughed. The next day we had our date, which consisted of Going to a nice Italian restaurant, Ice cream after, and a nice walk on the beach to finish. and then I wondered how I could ever let her go.

(The end)