AN: Thanks to everyone still reading, reviewing and following. I wanted to get this up earlier but seriously vacationing and updating don't go well together.

Summary: Lisa invites Sara to drinks with the Rogues to help keep the boys out of trouble, but who will keep Sara out of trouble?

Drinking With The Rogues

"I'm beginning to think you enjoy being locked out." Sara walked up to Leonard, his sister and friend.

"Hardly. I've had to listen to these two for the last 30 minutes." He rolled his eyes.

"I'm sure they're not that bad." She was enjoying his discomfort.

"I like her Lenny. She's a good judge in character." It wasn't often Lisa got to see her brother uncomfortable so when opportunity presented its self she took it and ran with it. "I'm Lisa by the way and this here is Mick."

"It's nice to meet you Lisa, I'm Sara." Sara gave her a bright smile.

"We were just gonna go to the bar but Mick left his phone in the apartment and Lenny left his keys." Lisa complained.

Sara wondered if Lisa had any idea how often Leonard forgot his keys. By the look on his face he didn't want her to know so this time she would play nice and keep his secret. She unlocked the door allowing the trio inside.

"Thanks, would you like to join us? I'll need help keeping these two out of a brawl."

Sara looked to Leonard to get a feel for his reaction he just shrugged. A clear sign that it was up to her. "Sure, let me change and I'll meet you out front." With that she disappeared inside her apartment.

She could hear Lisa talking to her brother on the other side of her door. "Don't give me that look Lenny, I like her."

Thirty minutes later they entered a bar not too far from their place. Sara hoped this wasn't the place Leonard had mentioned for drinks. She wasn't sure the building was up to code.

Everything was going well. Lisa was happy that several shots and drinks had been consumed and her brother and boyfriend hadn't tried to beat anyone.

"These are from those guys over there." The waitress put down two drinks in front of the ladies.

Lisa cursed. She'd celebrated prematurely.

"Tell them we appreciate the drinks but no thanks." Sara pushed her drink back towards the waitress. Lisa followed suit.

"I probably shouldn't tell you that they asked that you ditch your dates and come hang out with them." The waitress was familiar with three out of the four, she knew telling them would probably result in a fight but she didn't care. The night had been slow and uneventful and Mick and Leonard always made sure not to damage the bar too much.

Sara's hand shot out and rested on Leonard's forearm telling him she had it under control. Having learned his lesson he relaxed back into his seat, he wanted to see what she could do. Seeing he wasn't going anywhere Sara removed her hand her focus returning to the waitress. "They wouldn't be able to handle us. You on the other hand." She winked at the waitress.

The waitress blushed. "I'll let them know." She smiled at Sara before walking away.

"Tease." She heard Leonard whisper beside her.

"What?" She asked innocently. "I just meant..."

"I think we all know what you meant blondie." Even Mick who everyone teased for being dense at times had her figured out.

"Whatever. Think what you want." She smiled taking a sip of her drink enjoying the warmth it created. Sara was glad she'd taken Lisa on her offer of a night out, while she hadn't needed it, it still felt nice to be able to go out and relax for a change not worrying about taming her bloodlust.

"So you think we can't handle you bitches?" One of the two men stood beside her towering over her.

Sara put her drink down calmly. "I really don't like that word. Why don't you run off before you make a fool of yourself." She sat up straighter preparing herself for the mans next move. If he was smart he'd walk away, she had a feeling this guy was not the brightest crayon in the box.

"What're you gonna do bitch? Set your pet after me?" He reached out and grabbed her arm.

"Oh no." Leonard backed away from the table immediately Lisa and Mick followed. This was not going to end well and he knew it, for a split second he considered interfering but then he'd be on the receiving end of the death glare she had fixed on Mr. Can't take no for an answer. He shook his head to Lisa and Mick telling them to stay put.

Sara took two deep breaths giving the guy an opportunity to let go of her arm. "I'm going to count to three. If your hand is still on my arm I'm going to break it."

The man only tightened his grip challenging her.

"Three." She didn't bother with the first two numbers, this jackass didn't deserve a full count. She stood up taking a hold of his hand and elbow and twisting it behind him. She pushed his wrist up until a sharp snap could be heard. "I said, I don't like that word. Now you're going to apologize to my friend." She forced him to turn and face Lisa.

He remained silent, grunts of pain the only thing leaving his mouth.

"Apologize." She ordered putting more pressure on his wrist.

"Okay okay I'm sorry. Now let me go."

Sara released him pushing him back towards the bar but it seemed he hadn't had enough. "You bitch." He turned around and took a swing with his good hand. She easily avoided the swing ducking down and coming up with an uppercut to his chin. He went down holding his jaw groaning in pain. Her eyes turned to his friend who made a move towards them.

"I don't want any trouble." He put his hands up in a sign of surrender.

Sara continued to stare at him with a look that would kill until his image was replaced by a more familiar one.

"Sara. Sara, you still with me?" Leonard stood between her and the two men. She didn't seem too out of control but then again he'd never seen her lose it. He for one did not want any broken bones.

She relaxed. "Yeah I'm good." She shook off the tingling that ran through her and sat back down. The other three followed. "Thanks." She whispered to Leonard. He nodded in response.

"That was awesome Sara." Lisa was impressed. Sara had taken the guy down in two moves and the entire bar was untouched.

"No woman should suffer at the hand of man." Was her simple response. She hated it when guys wouldn't take no for an answer.

The waitress returned with drinks. "This round is on me." Her eyes on Sara.

"Thank you." Sara took the offered drink taking a long sip.

"You need to come out with us more often." Mick grabbed his free drink.

"Didn't I ask you along to keep these two from getting into a fight?" Lisa had her hands full. Sure she enjoyed a good brawl as much as the next guy but just once she'd like to go out and none of them get arrested or sending someone to the hospital.

Sara looked between the two men in question before looking back at Lisa. "I didn't see them fighting. So I say I held up my end of the deal."

The men laughed while Lisa groaned. This had trouble written all over it.

After a few more drinks the four split up, Lisa and Mick to their place, Sara and Leonard to their apartment.

"Leonard." Sara turned to him outside their building with a panicked look on her face.

"Hmmm." He hummed beside her. The alcohol was making him feel good.

"Please tell me you have your key." She couldn't believe she'd forgotten hers. He was never going to let her live it down.

"Of course I have my key. Why wouldn't I?" He pulled the key from his pocket dangling it in front of her.

Sara shook her head. She'd let him in twenty times in the past month, but the first time she forgets her key it's all over. "Don't be an ass." She nudged him towards the door.

He smiled unlocking the door and pulling it open for her. "Never. Ladies first."

"Det. West called. Wanted your number." Sara messaged him the next morning.

"You didn't. Please tell me you didn't." Was his quick response.

"No. I'm not the asshole. You have that title all to yourself :)"

"What did he want?" He ignored her last message he would never admit to anyone that it actually had him cracking a smile.

"Wanted to thank you for your help in apprehending Mr. I like to murderer women who reject me."

"Were those his exact words?"

She smiled at his message. She could picture his face as he wrote it. "Something along the lines. I told him I'd pass it on."

"Are good guys always this annoying?"

She laughed. "Yup, pretty much."

"It's nauseating."

AN: Chapter 7 - It's Leonard's turn to take care of Sara after she loses control sending several people to the hospital. There may or may not be dinner involved... stay tuned.