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Summery: The day before "The Last Supper" Dylan and Emma play 20 questions while she's working.

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The day before Caleb was supposed to come over to the Bates' residence it was pouring cats and dogs outside. The usually ominous house behind the tiny motel looked even creeper behind the heavy rain. After ten minutes in the house, Dylan knew he wasn't staying in there all day alone.

Norma and Norman made up after Norma apologized to him (and only Norman) that she left him, so the two were having a mother, son day. It was a normal thing for them to drop everything and spend time with each other but to him, it was just another reminder that no matter how close he gets to his mother and half brother, he would never get anything close to the relationship Norma and Norman had. It was something he usually knew but after he started getting close to his mom for the very first time, he had hope that things would change. Unfortunately for him, life doesn't work that way.

It was then he decides he's going to head down to the motel to visit Emma. He knows she's working since he could see her adorable orange bug in the distance of the parking lot. Ever since she brought his supply to the farm with her whole car filled with weed plants and herself covered with a scarf and big sunglasses, as if anyone wouldn't know that was her car, he can't help but smile like a dork when he sees that damn car. It just screams Emma and Emma screamed adorable and cute.

He quickly runs out of the house, but by the time he reaches the office of the motel, he's practically drenched. It was coming down really bad out there. He hopes that by the end of Emma's shift it calmed down a bit or else he would worry about her getting home safe.

"Dylan what were you doing out there?" She exclaims as she stands up from her chair to close the door and keep him out of the rain. She sees him soaking wet and it stirs up feelings she knows she needs to bury.

He looks at her and gives her a sheepish smile. He doesn't want to admit he's missed her these last couple days. Since the night she helped him with Norman, he somewhat relies on her bright smile as well as her complete and utter faith in him. She was just a great person and he wanted to spend more time with her.

"Just didn't wanna be alone in the house. It can be a little creepy." He jokes and it makes her giggle softly. Her laugh was like little bells and it stirred up some feelings he's been holding down since their moment in the bathroom.

"Shit he was having a real dilemma. Having thoughts about his younger brother's maybe girlfriend. What the hell was wrong with him?" He thinks to himself, shaking his head.

"I get what you mean, but I'm surprised the big, bad, tough Dylan Massett can't handle it." She teases him winking as she laughs at her own joke. She was just too adorable. Shit he was losing it, he never says adorable but every time he thinks about Emma, (which was a lot) he thinks about how cute, adorable and amazing she is.

She looks at him again and notices that he was really wet. She was worried he would catch a cold if he didn't get dry soon.

"You stay right here, I'll be right back." She says seriously and he nods his head confused but willing to do what she says as she heads to the office to grab a couple clean towels.

"Here, dry yourself off before you get sick. I have some tea if you would like some." She offers after handing him two towels.

"Thanks Emma. I'm okay, I just thought I'd keep you some company." He finally says and she is happy he wants to spend time with her. Truth was, she missed seeing him these last few days. She's wanted to text him or something but doesn't want to come off weird.

"That's really nice of you. To be honest, I was so bored." She laughs and he laughs with her because her positive and silly attitude was contagious.

She watches him as he dries himself off and she just can't tare her eyes away from him. He was such a handsome man, and she knows she'd be an idiot not to find him attractive.

Just then, the phone rings and Emma goes to the phone, happy about the distraction from Dylan's gorgeous appearance.

"Bates Motel, this is Emma speaking how may I help you?" She answers pleasantly.

"Emma it's Norma. There's a storm warning and Norman and I are still spending time together, but you shouldn't drive in this weather sweetie. Why don't you take one of the rooms after your shift and just spend the night. Use whatever you need to. I'd just feel much better if I knew you were safe." Norma speaks calmly as she looks at her son who has a far away look in his eyes. It seems like all afternoon her son has been out of it. It worried her very much. They would probably stop at the closest motel, which was The King's and wait out the storm.

Emma looks over at Dylan who was openly watching her. She knows Norma is right but the thought of staying here with only Dylan all night worried and excited her.

"That's a good idea Norma. I'll just stay in room 2 and hang out until the rain stops. Thank you so much." She replies and Dylan's eyes widen at the thought of her spending the night at the motel. Norma was right in telling her to stay, plus it made him happy to know he's going to spend more time with her.

Norma and Emma exchange their goodbyes and Emma looks over at Dylan who was still rooted in the spot she told him to stay.

"So I guess you're stuck with me tonight." She jokes again and Dylan's mind runs through a million inappropriate thoughts on how they could use their time, but he restrains himself.

"I think we'll find something to keep us entertained." He teases back and winks. He will behave but he can't be good a hundred percent. It wasn't his style.

She laughs as she sits back down and motions for him to follow suit.

"So, are you excited for tomorrow?" She asks him curious about how dinner with Norma, Norman, Dylan, and Caleb was going to go tomorrow. Norman mentioned it yesterday and he didn't seem too thrilled about it but she was happy for Dylan to get a chance to spend some time with his parents.

Dylan smiles to himself. Truthfully, he was pretty excited to see how tomorrow was going to go. Unfortunately, he was worried about Norman. He's been acting very odd, and after seeing him in Norma's robe acting like her, he was worried.

"It's going to be interesting that's for sure." He says smiling at her.

"You should come over tomorrow. For the dinner." He suggests and her heart swells with happiness to know he clearly wants her there to see how such an important event goes.

"I'd like that." She states softly and he knows she means it.

"Cool. So wanna play 20 questions?" He asks laughing at the randomness she brings out in him. To be honest though, there are things he wants to ask her and this is the perfect opportunity to find out.

She looks at him and sees the spark in his eyes. She knows, like herself, Dylan never was able to have friends and act his own age at times. Just last year he was a big deal drug guy. Now he's trying to start a legal weed business. There are times he should be able able to act like the 22 year old he was.

"Sure. You can start if you want." She says and he shifts a little closer to her and looks deep in your eyes.

"When is your birthday?" He asks and she laughs at the seriousness in his tone.

"September 21st." She answers back just as serious and he notes her birthday is in like a week.

"What is your favorite color?" She asks

"Green. Like forest green." He says softly and she can't imagine him looking any better than this moment. He looks completely open to her right now.

"Do you have an English accent?" He asks raising his eyebrows making her giggle.

"Only when I'm half asleep or really mad." She says smiling thinking about him hearing her voice differently. Imagining him seeing her in the middle of night half asleep but not wanting to leave him.

He laughs thinking that he would kill to hear her sweet voice with an accent. It was bound to be cute as hell.

"Favorite thing to do?" She asks and he laughs and winks at her. Oh boy!

"Do I really need to say it?" He jokes and she can feel the heat in her cheeks. Oh God he was hot. How can he have this effect on her? Norman never had this much of an effect on her.

She shakes her head but laughs at his silliness.

"Are you a virgin?" He asks somewhat hesitantly. If she didn't want to answer that was okay, but he was curious.

"No." She answers simply. She remembers telling him Gunner was just a guy who stayed at the motel, but she never told him she was with him for the summer.

Dylan didn't know what he was expecting but now the only thing he was hoping was she didn't lose it to Norman. That was a line he wouldn't cross, no matter how much he may want to.

"Do you do drugs?" She asks curiously not accusingly.

"Never have, never will." He says thinking of his step father and how he would always do lines of cocaine after Norma left. He was an asshole, but he was in so much pain after his wife left him.

She nods her head in approval. It made her happy to know he wasn't one of those guys who did drugs. He was a lot better than that.

"Who did you lose it to?" He immediately asks. He had to know before this game went any further. He sees her lower her head and he felt like his heart was going to shrivel in his chest. Oh crap.

"Gunner." She mutters blushing and he had to hold in his sigh of relief. Wait, Gunner?! The Gunner who works for him? That bastard was so fired!

"Gunner? When!?" He asks and she looks at him confused at his reaction.

"I believe it is my turn Mr. Massett. And my question is, did you and Bradley Martin ever do anything?" She asks with her rare sass. She thinks it would kill her if he even kissed Bradley. While she knows the girl passed away, she still hated her. She was so cruel to her growing up, she knows it's wrong but she can't help it.

"No. She was Norman's first. He really liked her." He says it slowly wondering if he should tell her Bradley was indeed alive, he can tell there's some bitterness against the girl so he decides not to.

"So what's the story with you and Gunner? I thought you were into Norman since day one." He says the last part some what sadly, knowing when it came down to it, everyone will choose Norman. He was the first pick.

"Well it started with him giving me a pot cupcake..." She says and he holds back his laugh at the thought of her high. It must have been adorable.

"Then at the memorial I planned for Bradley that turned into a beach party, I got drunk and he took care of me. Things just kind of happened. I didn't know how many opportunities I'll get for any type of affection so I took it when I had the chance." She gave the short version, even though Gunner and her didn't work out, she never regretted losing her virginity to him. He was a very sweet guy.

"Wow, you can be a little badass." He complimented her making her smile widely. He doesn't say anything about her not knowing when her chance for affections will come. She is an extremely beautiful and amazing girl; she will get another chance.

Yeah she's a real badass in her flower mini dress with a yellow sweater. She was a good girl, always was.

"What is...something about you not many people know." She finally asks and she thinks of the fact that Caleb is his father, but hopes he doesn't mention that. Meanwhile, Dylan was reminded that he had another question he wanted to ask her.

"Um...well I'm kind of a book worm. I love to read." He admits and she smiles brightly. Oh that was the sweetest thing ever!

"Really? That's awesome. Me too." He looks into her bright brown eyes and wants more then anything to tell her everything about himself if he got that reaction from her every time. He laughs as he scratches his damp head thinking of what he really wanted to ask her.

"You know don't you? About Caleb." He asks and one look in her eyes and he knows she's known for a long time. It amazed him to think that someone who knew his deepest secret still saw so much good in him.

"Yes. Norman told me in the middle of summer right before I was about to quit the motel. Ever since I found out everything made sense you know? Why Norma is...distant towards you sometimes. Why you hid him at the farm. I just knew that it was such a complicated situation and you could use a person in your corner. That's why I kept your promise when I found out he was staying there and why I got so mad at Norman for making you feel like shit about wanting to know him." She answers honestly and tears well up in his eyes at someone defending him so passionately but he blinks them away before she could see.

"That means a lot to me." He says and take her hand in his. He squeezes it softly and she smiles at him. It was in these small gestures he knew he was starting to feel something for her.

"So...have you ever traveled?" She asks timidly still holding his hand in hers. It was so warm and strong and she's never felt safer.

"Not really. I mean I would love to but I mostly want to find a place to call home." That's always been what he truly wanted. He wants to find somewhere and think, "I'm finally home."

"I can understand that. I've always wanted to see new things." She admits. She thinks back on the recent news about her health and knows the chances of her traveling were slim. She had two years at most and with not much money she probably would die here.

"Well you're home schooled so maybe you can take a weekend to go somewhere new." He says and would love to say they should go somewhere together. That may be too forward though.

She looks at him and would love to ask him to go with her somewhere, anywhere new to them both just to experience new things.

"Maybe." She says softly and rubs circles on his hand.

"Hey, you hungry? I have some popcorn we can eat while we continue playing?" Emma asks and he smiles at her.

"Sure, I love popcorn." He answers and he reluctantly lets go of her hand so she can make their snack.

"Me too." She says brightly. Just another thing they have in common.

They spend hours in the motel office talking about everything and anything. She found out his middle name was Anthony, his favorite color was forest green, he was born February 18th, his favorite hobby (non sexual) was reading, and that there are so many sides to Dylan A. Massett. He was such an amazing man. Kind, loyal, funny, goofy, intelligent, and so much more.

Dylan found out she was an accent hiding, September baby, that broke up with Norman after he "brought his mother" on their date, loves dancing in her car while she drives, wants to see new things, and has the most amazing personality he's ever known. She was just was so great. She was beautiful, inside and out, her heart was pure gold, and she would do anything for someone she cares about; including him.

Both of them found out that they were slowly developing strong feelings for each other. They were like magnets slowly inching their way to each other and not being able to stop it. Not that either of them wanted to of course.

By the end of the night, as the rain starts to slow, Dylan and Emma moved into room 2 where they watched old movies together. A big bowl of popcorn in between their sleeping forms. They weren't touching but their bodies were shifted towards each other. Even in their sleep they were drawn to each other.

TBC!

UP NEXT: Emma talks to her dad about her feelings for Dylan. Will he approve?