Disclaimer: See chapter 1.

Just so you know I'm English not American, so I use British spellings.

Chapter 6:

The weekend finally came round and I'm off to Catherine's for dinner with her and Lindsey and I'm nervous, really nervous. God I'm pathetic I'm just having dinner with her and we're not even alone.

Grow up Sidle its not that difficult you just have to pick something... I look out the outfits in front of me and decide to go casual – jeans and black shirt with my black leather jacket. First things first, shower. 30 minutes later, I'm washed and dressed ready to go.

I grab my keys and head out the door I made a stop on the way and bought Catherine some flowers. Corny I know, but I know how much she loves them. I arrive at her house and take a deep breath as I get to her door. I stand there for a few moments before finally gaining enough confidence to knock, but just before I do the door opens.

"SARA." She screams as the Catherine clone attached herself to my leg.

"Hey Linds."

"Mum told me you were coming. Are the flowers for mum?"

"They sure are Linds, where is she?"

"Kitchen." Was the reply as she shut the door behind us.

"Hey Catherine." As she turned round I couldn't help but stare, she was wearing a short black dress and had curled her hair. She looked stunning.

"Hey Sara." She smirked I think she caught me staring, but I don't care. "Look we've had a bit of problem with the food, so we've decided to go out is that okay with you?"

"Yeah absolutely."

"Mum come on I'm hungry."

"OK Linds," She smiles at her daughter, "we're coming."

"These are for you, kind of a thank you."

"They're beautiful." So are you. She smiled at me and kissed me on the cheek. "Thank you." Wow just a kiss on the cheek sends my hormones flying.

"I'll drive, you give directions." I told her and for once she didn't argue, just smiled grabbed her jacket and headed out the door.

We arrived at the restaurant just 10 minutes later. We found a table and ordered, we spent our time chatting well Lindsey talking with me and Catherine listening. I took several opportunities to glance at Catherine and her beauty. Lindsey really could talk for America, she just goes on I can't help but smile because she's a great kid; she is so much like her mother.

Then the Goddess next to me brings me back to reality. "Huh?" Good job Sidle.

"Do you ever listen to me Sidle?"

"Of course I do."

"Well then what did I just say?" Crap I'm so busted.

"Um..." I hear Lindsey sniggering in the background.

"That's what I thought."

"Mum I'm just going to the bathroom." She looked between me and Catherine and walked off. I blush in embarrassment at being caught staring.

"What I said Sara was, if you keep staring at me like that you'll hurt your eyes."

"I could never hurt my eyes staring at you, you're too beautiful. Black is such a great colour on you." Wow did I actually say that?? I don't know where this sudden boldness has come from; but judging by the smile on her face it was right thing to say.

"Thank you Sara, you look great too." Funny, I thought she just mentioned the word stunning and me in the same sentence. I must be hallucinating because I haven't been drinking.

"Don't look so shocked Sara. You're a beautiful woman you should give yourself credit." I find myself blushing again. "And you have to learn to take a compliment." She smiled at me and said, "leather looks great on you." She ran her hand down my arm; and I felt a shiver make its way down my spine.

Lindsey returned a moment later and yawned. "Right that's it Linds, we're going home."

"Mum come on it's not even late yet." She yawned again and noticed Catherine giving her the 'don't argue with me' look, I should know I've seen it enough times I just don't ignore it. Lindsey chooses to do just that smart girl. Catherine paid much to my irritation, but we compromised as I carried Lindsay out to the car.

We drove home in silence neither of us mentioning what had occurred just before Lindsey got back. Before I knew it we were back at Catherine's house, I carried Lindsey into her bedroom and Catherine tucked her in.

I stand nervously in the kitchen unsure of what to do. She emerges from Lindsey's room and smiles at me.

"Catherine I better go." I start before she says anything."Thanks for tonight."

"You're welcome Sara."

"Next time I'm paying." I figured I throw it out there and see what happened.

"Sounds good to me."

"Great. I'll see you at work."

"You certainly will." As I head towards the door, Catherine follows and puts her hand on my shoulder. "Thanks again for the flowers." She lightly kissed me on the cheek.

"Like I said earlier, you're welcome. I know how much you like them. See you at work." I give a full grin, open the door and step outside. I love the fact that Catherine is so tactile, I just wish it meant more. Whatever it was, it was definitely a step in the right direction.

So what do you think? Good or bad? Any ideas for the next chapter maybe a bit of Catherine and Sara alone time? Please review and let me know what you think.