Revenge Chapter 6
Charlie is working in his office when Larry comes by he knocks loudly in hopes of getting Charlie's attention but there is no response.
"Charles."
There is still no response so he goes ahead and enters still unnoticed.
"Charles?!"
Charlie jumps.
"Oh, hey Larry. I didn't hear you come in."
Larry can't help but chuckle.
"You never do."
Charlie blushes.
"Yeah, I guess I do tend to get a little overly focused when I'm working"
Larry laughs.
"I'm sorry Charles but that's like saying black wholes are of a little interest to me."
Charlie smiles.
"You're certainly in a good mood this morning."
Larry smiles.
"I suppose I am. But then I do have much to be happy about. Megan and I are back on solid ground and the cause of our turbulent day has been silenced."
Charlie shifts a tad uncomfortably.
"Yeah, about that. Look, I'm really sorry about how I talked to Megan it's just…"
Larry raises his hands and shakes his head.
"Charles, you were only being the friend I have come to know you to be. I have absolutely no hostilities about you standing up for me. If anything I'm flattered. Yes, it surely did hurt Megan's feelings, but given the facts it would be difficult for any friend to not react in such a manner."
"Yeah, well I'm just glad it all worked out."
"Oh me too, Charles, me too."
"So, how is Megan doing? I mean, she was to some degree stalked."
Larry smiles thinking back to his and Megan's early morning conversation.
"Interestingly enough, she is more concerned about my apparent low self esteem then any personal violations."
Charlie laughs.
"Well, I guess given her psychology back ground it's only natural."
Larry nods.
"And you? How are you doing with what happened?"
Larry considers this.
"Well, as concerned as I always am for Megan's safety and over all well being this situation does appear to be well in hand. I imagine the restraining order and the loss of his job will keep Ray away. So aside from being hurt that a trusted colleague would do such a thing I am doing quite well."
He blushes as a nervous smile comes to is face.
"Actually, the events from last night and this morning helped cement a thought process I'd been engaged in for sometime now."
Charlie notes Larry's sudden nervous energy.
"Which is?"
"That Megan is the love of my life, and the only woman I ever want in my life. There for it is time for me to make the next logical move and ask her for her hand in marriage."
Charlie is somewhat taken aback by this.
"You're…you're going to ask Megan to marry you?"
Larry nods sheepishly.
"Wow, that's, that's big Larry."
Larry sighs.
"I know. But…I suppose after facing six months in outer space sharing cramped quarters with several other men this shouldn't be to daunting."
Charlie laughs and smiles.
"True. Well, I think that's great. Congratulations!"
Charlie hugs his old friend Larry smiles.
"Well, thank you. Although she hasn't said yes yet."
"Oh come on, you honestly think she'd say no?"
"Well, it's not so much that I think she'd say no as I fear any assumption before finishing the equation."
Charlie smiles.
"Well, normally I'd agree but in this case, I think we can assume a positive out come."
Larry smiles bolstered by Charlie's optimism
"Thank you."
"So, have you decided on how you're going to propose?"
"Well, I have some ideas but nothing concrete yet. Perhaps you could assist me in choosing the best one?"
"Sure, I'd be happy to. I can work out an algorithm which will tell us the absolute best way for you to go about this!"
Larry smiles.
"That would be splendid but first would you mind coming with me while I pick out the ring? I'd like an opinion other then my own."
"Oh, yeah sure. But don't you think Megan would want to help pick it out?"
"I have considered that point of view, however in some respects I am an old fashioned man and Megan likes and respects that about me. So, I think she'll understand my need to pick it out for her. And the fact is I do know her taste fairly well."
Charlie nods in agreement and grabs his jacket.
"Well, let's go then."
They head off.
oooOooo
Over at the FBI Megan comes into the break room as Colby is pouring coffee for himself.
"So am I allowed to offer you coffee or could that be misconstrued."
Megan laughs as he goes ahead and pours her a cup.
"No, I think we're safe with coffee."
Colby nods.
"So, everything's okay?"
Megan nods.
"Yeah, Larry and I are fine, and I'm really not over concerned about Ray Ray."
Colby nods.
"Yeah, I don't think he'll be messing with you anymore. If anything he probably wishes he'd never met you now."
"Well, that's fine with me. I still can't get over that he honestly thought that was going to work"
"I think he figured Larry would respond the same way Charlie did. And by the way remind me never to get on his bad side."
Megan chuckles.
"Yes, the great Charlie Eppes does indeed have a temper. Especially when someone he cares about has been hurt."
Colby nods.
"It seemed like he was almost more upset then Larry."
Megan nods sadly.
"Larry has really poor self esteem. Where as Charlie would never forgive Amita for cheating because he knows he deserves better, Larry…"
Megan sighs and shakes her head.
"You know in this whole situation realizing just how bad his self esteem is, really is the worst part."
"Yeah, that is a shame. Well, nothing his own personal psychologist can't fix."
Colby smirks and Megan laughs.
"Well, nothing I won't try to fix."
oooOooo
Don is working at his desk when David comes over.
"Just thought you should know Ray Ray's lawyer showed up and he's been released with instructions on when to appear in court for the restraining order hearing."
Don nods.
"Good. How did he seem to you? You think it's going to end here?"
David considers this.
"He seemed genuinely shocked at how serious we were taking this. I think for now we can assume he realizes he made a mistake and won't be trying anything else."
Don sighs rubbing his neck.
"Yeah, well. I sure hope you're right."
"You want to put someone on her just incase?"
Don considers this then shakes his head.
"No. I mean, while what he did wasn't nice I don't think we need to go that far. But I do want to know if he attempts any type of communication with her what so ever."
David nods.
"Well, I'm sure if she doesn't tell you Larry will. You know, he really can be very protective of her."
Don nods in agreement.
oooOooo
At the jewelry store Charlie and Larry have been gazing at diamonds for a while now, when Larry suddenly spots one that takes his breath away.
"Oh my Charles I do believe I've spotted the one."
Charlie looks where Larry is pointing and sees a beautiful 14k gold diamond ring. The center diamond is in the shape of a star and there are three smaller diamonds on both sides of it.
Charlie nods.
"That's, wow that's nice."
The sales girl who has been helping them smiles and brings it out of the case for Larry to have a closer look.
"It is an exceptional ring."
Larry smiles as he fingers it.
"Perfect for an exceptional woman."
oooOooo
Back at the FBI Megan decides to give Larry a call.
"Hello, my sweet."
Megan smiles happily.
"Hey you. Listen, what do you say to coming over for dinner?"
She can almost hear Larry smile.
"I'd love to."
"Okay, I should be home around six."
"Splendid, my dear I'll see you then. Love you."
"I love you too."
After hanging up Larry turns towards Charlie a bright smile on his face.
"I do believe I know the perfect way to propose."
Charlie smiles.
"And that would be?"
"Megan has asked me over for dinner tonight. She said she'll be home around six, since I have a key to her place I'll go over before that and transform her apartment into an incredibly romantic scene, complete with candle light dinner."
Charlie looks at him a tad unsure.
"You're going to cook?"
Larry looks rather offended.
"I'll have you know I can cook with the best of them."
Charlie nods.
"Well, then I guess the next stop is the store."
Later on Charlie drops Larry off at Megan's building holding several bags of groceries and the engagement ring.
"You sure you don't need any help?"
"No, Charles, but thank you. I think this night needs to be solely of my creating."
Charlie nods smiling.
"Good luck, my man."
Larry smiles nervously.
"Thank you."
Charlie drives off as Larry begins to enter the building. He notices the doors are wide open, there are alarms going off and emergency lighting is on. He goes over to the doorman questioningly.
"Excuse me, but what seems to be the problem?"
The man looks at him exasperatedly.
"I don't know, but it sure as hell isn't my fault! The damn electricity has gone out for no apparent reason, which means not only do we have no power but also the security cameras and doors are down! So anyone can walk in and out of here with out us knowing about it! Who are you?!"
"I am the boy friend of one of your tenants. My name is Larry Fleinhardt, I can show you my ID."
Larry starts shifting his bags around.
"I don't have time to check your damn ID! I got to figure out how to get the power back on before the tenants start complaining and I lose my job! I've already been written up three times! You told me who you are so just get out of my hair!"
Larry nods thinking that a new doorman might not be such a bad idea. Then with his bags in tow he heads to the stairs.