Mark and Catherine meet Kerri and Elizabeth at Buffalo Wild Wings for lunch.

Catherine asks Elizabeth, "When will you find out the results of your detective exam?"

Elizabeth says, "They said 2 weeks at the max."

Mark asks, "Would you consider the transfer?"

Elizabeth replies, "Kerri and I really like it here and you know we'd get to see you."

Mark nods and says, "I could totally use roomies."

Catherine asks Kerri, "If Elizabeth were to transfer out here what would you look into doing?"

Kerri replies, "Well I'm going to start looking into UNLV I hear they have a good research program in educational psychology."

Mark looks at Kerri and says, "I'm telling you, you should really look into talking some criminal psych classes and becoming an interrogation expert."

Kerri laughs and responds, "Yes frail, skinny me needs to work with big scary criminals."

Mark jokes, "Well that's your cover you look all sweet and innocent then BAM attack like cougar!" Everyone is laughing.

Once the bill is paid they all walk out to the parking lot. Catherine is saying her goodbyes to Kerri and Elizabeth.

"It was so good meeting you both, I hope to see you again soon, keep in touch." Catherine says hugging both Kerri and Elizabeth.

Kerri says, "Oh we will and keep an eye on our boy for us."

Catherine says, "You got it!"

Mark kisses Catherine and says; "I'll see you later."

Mark gets in the Jeep with Kerri and Elizabeth and starts driving them toward the airport.

Kerri speaks up, "I just want you to know I'm going to kick your ass if you mess this up with Catherine."

Mark laughs and says, "I will try my best not to."

Kerri sternly says, "No I'm dead serious."

Mark says, "Ok, ok." Mark looks over at Elizabeth who just shrugs.

After several minutes of silence Mark says, "So once you get the results to the detective's exam are you really thinking of putting in the transfer?"

Elizabeth says, "I would really like to but I'm sure we'd have to wait for Kerri to get a job as well so we could afford to live while we're out here."

Mark says, "You know you guys are welcome to stay with me for as long as it would take to get settled and for Kerri to get a job, in fact I insist on it. I need two of my best friends living with me to make sure I don't do anything stupid when left to my own devices … like fuck up the best relationship I've ever been in."

Kerri laughs and says, "You realize you are going to be on your own for a few weeks. Although we are just a phone call away until something is figured out."

Mark says, "Yes, so I hope you have unlimited minutes on your plan."

As they are pulling into the airport Elizabeth says, "You can just take us to the drop off zone and help us unload, no need for you to pay to park for a few minutes."

Mark asks, "Are you sure?"

Elizabeth laughs and says, "Yeah, you need to save your money for when you are supporting your best friends in a few months."

Marks laughs and says, "Yes you are right."

Mark pulls into the drop off zone, puts his Jeep in park, and exits to help Kerri and Elizabeth with their bags. Once everything is unloaded Mark hugs both Kerri and Elizabeth.

While Mark and Kerri are in an embrace she whispers, "You'll do fine, but call me if you need me."

Mark waves and watches both of them disappear into the airport. It's about 3:30pm so Mark decides to go home and decide if he wants to talk to Bossman about when he is scheduled to come back.

As Mark is opening the door to his apartment his phone goes off, it's Catherine.

Mark answers, "Hey Cath, what's up?"

Catherine responds, "Oh not much I'm still on the duty of watching out for you so I figured I'd come over soon, if you were home."

Mark says, "Yeah I just walked in the door. I'm about to start cleaning so you are welcome to help with that."

Catherine responds, "A man that cleans, you realize you've already won me over you don't have to impress me."

Mark chuckles and says, "Sadly I'm not trying to impress you it just needs done."

Catherine says, "I'll be over soon."

Mark hangs up the phone. Mark hooks up his iPod to a set of speakers and starts cleaning the kitchen.

Mark hears a knock at the door while changing sheets on his bed. He opens the door to see Catherine standing there. She comes in and says, "You weren't kidding it smells great in here."

Mark shutting the door says, "Yeah I have everything done but the laundry. I just started stripping the beds down."

Catherine says, "What do you need me to do?"

Mark says, "Not a thing. Have a seat and I'll be in here with you as soon I start the washer."

Catherine sits on the couch and a few minutes later Mark sits next to her. Catherine looks at Mark and asks, "Are you doing ok?"

Mark a little confused replies, "Yeah I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?"

Catherine says, "Well you've been really busy since the explosion. I don't know how much time you've really had to process it, but I want to make sure you're ok. "Catherine smiles, "You know they aren't just paying me to hang out with you."

Mark smiles and takes Catherine's hand and says, "You're right honestly I haven't had time to think about it. I've had other things going on so I've just been chugging along. That could be good or bad. I do tend to hold a lot of things back sometimes. I like that you're concerned and asking, but as of right now I'm ok. If that changes, you'll be the first to know."

Catherine smiles and pulls Mark in for a hug and says, "Come here you."

Mark asks, "What do you want for dinner?"

Catherine laughs and replies, "We didn't eat lunch all that long ago."

Mark smiles and says, "Well if we're going to be together you should know I'm a giant fatty and I eat a lot."

Catherine says, "Oh yeah. Well that's good because that means I don't have to hide that fact that I love to eat."

Mark laughs and says, "Oh hell no! I like a woman that can eat!"

A few hours later …

Mark and Catherine are sitting out on the balcony playing Rummy 500 and drinking beer.

Catherine jokingly says, "Oh you shit! I needed one of those Ace's!"

Mark laughs and says, "I'm sorry my Grandma taught me to play. We used to gang up on my Grandpa. It became really fun one time when he accidentally added 5 points to his score … we never let him live that down. You're really lucky we are not playing Uno it could be a lot worse."

Catherine smiles and says, "That's sweet. Do you still keep in touch with them?"

Mark sighs and says, "My Grandpa yes. Cancer took Grandma 5 years ago; it was really hard."

Catherine grabs Mark's hand and says, "I'm sorry."

Mark smiles and says, "She's in a much better place, now let's get back to me kicking your ass."

After Mark beats Catherine they are sitting on the balcony together drinking beer.

Mark says, "This is nice."

Catherine says, "Yeah it is."

Mark asks, "Is Lindsey at Nancy's tonight?"

Catherine responds, "Yeah since I could technically get called in I thought it would be best for her to stay at Nancy's."

Mark says, "You know you could have brought her here. I wouldn't have minded to watch out for her if you had to go in. Lindsey and I probably need to get used to hanging out one on one anyways."

Catherine says, "I'll ask Lindsey if she wants to come tomorrow. I know that she loves hanging out with Jeremy though, gives her someone her own age to play with. Not that you're not fun."

Mark says, "Speaking of fun, do you ever go the casinos around here or is it boring because you're surrounded by it all the time?"

Catherine says, "Yeah occasionally. Do you like going?"

Mark says, "Oh I love the slots."

Catherine says, "My father, Sam Braun, who I have a very fractured relationship with actually owns a few of the casinos in town."

Mark says, "If you don't mind me asking why is your relationship with him fractured?"

Catherine sighs, "Several reasons. Him and my mom got together when she worked for him as a cocktail waitress. I never knew he was my father until a few years back. He was always known as Uncle Sam. Anyways he's a bit of a shady character, he's been involved in a few cases recently and it's never been proven but I think he's been involved with some organized crime in the past for sure, I don't know about now."

Mark says, "Well that is interesting. Does he not want to be close or is it just what he's become that makes you want to avoid him?"

Catherine shrugs and responds, "Mostly the latter. He always wants to get together or give me money. I feel like he's buying me off. Also it can be a huge conflict of interest especially since he has been the suspect in a few cases the department has ran."

Mark trying to lighten the mood says, "Well either way sounds like I better treat you really good or some mob boss might whack me."

Catherine laughs and then kisses Mark, "You should worry more about me whacking you than some mob boss. Especially since I know how to cover it up!"

Mark stands up and holds out his hand and says, "I'm ready for bed what about you?"

Catherine takes Mark's hand and they disappear into his bedroom.