Next day the team arrived at the bullpen in the spirit of Valentine's Day. Their cheerfulness was only overshadowed by the case they were working on.
- Do we know anything new about the Perkins - case? – Jack asked.
- No… we are still at where we started. A well-known politician is killed, we have a suspect, but we still haven't got unambiguous evidence for his guilt… - Bobby said, shaking his head. – But as the leader of this case, I will do everything for changing this.
- And we'll do everything we can to help… - Lucy replied. But until then… What are you doing on Valentine's Day? – she asked.
- This Valentine's Day will be special – D smiled. – I told Donna I love her eighteen years ago… I reserved a table in a restaurant to celebrate this.
- This is so romantic… - Tara smiled. – Donna will definitely be very happy.
- I hope that too… I have spent the happiest eighteen years with her… And I hope that we'll spend at least twice as much time in such happiness.
- This is so beautiful… I hope I will also experience that once… - Lucy said musing.
- Although one would think that you don't have problems at all on this field… - Bobby said.
- And this is right, I don't, but apart from this, I want to find the person with whom I would like to spend all future Valentine's Days of my life.
- I have found this person… And, like D, I'll take her to a fashionable restaurant, so that our fourth Valentine's Day spent together will be perfect.
- Darcy is a very lucky woman to have such a man as the love of her life as you… - Sue smiled.
- And I am no less lucky… - Bobby said. – I can't wait for the evening of Valentine's Day, to lead her to the restaurant…
- A surprise dinner? – Tara asked. – She will surely be delighted… Don't forget the flowers.
- I won't… I never do… But thanks for reminding me… - the man laughed.
- Just to make sure… - Tara laughed as well. – We planned a romantic dinner with Stanley, he is cooking…
- Then it will certainly be an experience for life! – Myles interrupted. – Aren't you afraid that he'll poison you? Can he cook at all?
- Myles, stop it! – Lucy gave him a piercing look. – Of course he can cook. You act like you didn't take part at the dinner last month, where who cooked? Of course it was Stanley. And even you didn't criticize it, which was a great achievement from you part…
- Oh, you mean that one… I must admit it wasn't bad…
- Not bad? You were the most delighted! If I remember right, you said few people can cook so well… - Sue laughed.
- Must you talk about this now? – Myles said indignantly. – Instead, tell us where you'll spend the 14th of February…
- Lucy and I decided to watch a few films for girls at home …
- And don't you miss someone who fills your apartment with roses, takes you to a fashionable restaurant in the evening, and tells you over and over again how much he loves you? – Bobby asked.
- Now that you ask… No. If only you knew that… I would like nothing more than spending Valentine's Day with the love of my life… I love you, Jack… more than anyone in the world. I wish you felt the same way…
- Well, if you say this… And what about you mate? – he looked at Jack.
- Me? Well… I think I'll be at home, borrow a film, and then sleep…
- So, aren't there any women involved? It's strange to hear this from you, Sparky…
- Crash, you know well that I don't go out with somebody just to have a girlfriend… If only you knew that… I want nothing more than spending Valentine's Day with the woman who is more important for me than anyone else. I love you, Sue… More than anyone in the world… If only you felt the same way…
- OK, Sparky… - Bobby said. – But in my humble opinion, there isn't a better way of celebrating Valentine's Day, than being with the love of our lives.
- I believe Valentine's Day is nothing else but business… - Myles grumbled. – It has nothing to do with love, it was invented to make people spend even more money… It's a total waste of money; of course, it brings great profit for the shopping centres, this is why they are filled with unnecessary things, which they try to sell referring to the celebration…
- Oh, Myles, don't destroy the good atmosphere! – Tara said indignantly. – Valentine's Day is a beautiful celebration.
- Of course, if there isn't anyone with whom you can spend it, maybe it isn't that beautiful… - Lucy grinned.
- Luce, stop it! I don't celebrate Valentine's Day because I don't want to, no other reasons for that.
- Sure, and Britney Spears gets the Nobel prize for chemistry next year… - Lucy shook her head.
- You don't need to be sarcastic… - Myles protested.
- Myles, don't take everything personally… - Lucy said. – But now I don't have time to listen to your complaints any more, I have to go home… Sue, are you coming?
- Soon… I have a few more things to do, we'll meet at home.
- OK… I'll make some dinner.
- That would be great… I'm already hungry.
- Agreed. We'll meet later – Lucy said and went home.
- I have to go too… - Jack took his coat on. – I still have a few things to arrange.
- So there still is a woman, for whom you are buying a Valentine's Day present? – Bobby grinned.
- I really appreciate your sense of humour, Crash, but you are wrong this time… - Jack smiled. – But I'm already late, so however much I would like to continue this conversation, I'm afraid we have to postpone this until next time, I've got to run now. Then tomorrow! Happy preparations for Valentine's Day… OK, Myles, I know, but you don't have to kill me with your gaze… - he looked at his colleague. His glance found Sue's face… She is so beautiful when the winter sunlight is playing with her hair… I wish I could run over to her and kiss her senseless… If only…
- Sparky, you suddenly discovered something important on Sue's desk? Didn't you say you have to run? – Bobby interrupted his musing, and both Sue and Jack blushed. – We couldn't bear if you would be late from our fault…
- Oh yes… Indeed… - Jack said embarrassed, taking his glance away from Sue. We'll meet tomorrow! – he looked at the team and left the bullpen.
My eyes are deceiving me or he was really looking at me? He looked as if he wasn't even capable of thinking… What could have evoked this? He was surely thinking of his secret girlfriend, and what kind of a present to get her for Valentine's Day… Accept it, Sue Thomas, a man like Jack Hudson would never consider you anything more than just a good friend.
It is unbelievable that they are embarrassed in each other's company even after three years… - Bobby shook his head. – If there was a contest entitled „Certain tips to live in uncertainty for years for an „I love him / her, but what if he / she doesn't love me" - relationship", they would surely become millionaires from the copies sold. A film could be made of them, it would definitely be a huge success… But if they can't admit their feelings to each other on their own, we'll take care of that. Lucy will surely be enthusiastic to get them together.
The young woman in her thirties poured herself a glass of wine and sat down on the couch. Valentine's Day is here soon… Which we could spend together if you didn't break up with me… But I love you, Jack Hudson… I really do. I was happy when we started going out with each other… my boyfriend was the most good-looking FBI-agent, all friends of mine envied me… But you put an end to our relationship. I will never forget that moment… You said you aren't sure we have a future together… that you don't want to delude me by saying you will always be with me… You behaved like a real gentleman indeed. But you left me, and you can't even imagine how much pain you caused to me. You cannot leave me, Jack Hudson, you belong to me. But if you haven't realized that by yourself, I have to make you do this. I won't spend the day of love alone… I have spent too many Valentine's Days without a partner. The world must see that I've found the man of my dreams… who will stay with me, in good as well as in bad times.
The woman put the bottle to its place and went to bed. The next day would be very long… And she knew that the next few days could fundamentally change her life.