Disclaimer: I am not connected in any way with the creators of any of the CSI shows. (I wish I was though, so Danny and Lindsay would get together already.) These are just my mind's version of the events that transpire on the show.

That same evening, Flack took Jordan home to meet his parents.

Jordan was still a bit nervous as they stood outside a simple brownstone in Yonkers. She gnawed on her bottom lip again and the telltale motion didn't go unnoticed by Flack.

He reached out to stroke her back reassuringly and said, "Don't worry about it. They'll love you." He bent down to place a soft kiss on her forehead and grinned at her. "By the way, did I tell you that you look great tonight?"

Jordan had been torn with indecision over what to wear to dinner, so she had decided to take her cue from what Flack was wearing. That night, he'd decided to wear a pair of nice jeans that were casual enough, but not too casual, and light blue pullover sweater. To Jordan, only Flack could look comfortably rumpled and incredibly neat and presentable at the same time.

To match Flack's casual elegance, Jordan opted for a simple pair of slightly flared jeans and a violet cashmere sweater that fit snugly against her trim frame. She also wore the new boots that Flack had given her as a Christmas gift.

Flack's eyes wandered approvingly over Jordan and she felt somewhat more confident about meeting his family. But there was no more room to be nervous, because at that instant, the door swung open to reveal an older version of Don Flack Jr.

The voice of Don Flack Sr. boomed out of the house. "Well, don't just stand there, son. Your mother taught you better manners than to keep beautiful ladies waiting out in the cold."

Flack grinned sheepishly and said, "Hi Dad." He greeted his father with an informal salute that was acknowledged by a nod and an identical grin.

Flack ushered Jordan inside and introduced her to his father. "Jordan, I want you to meet my father, Donald Flack Sr. Dad, this is my girlfriend, Jordan Addison."

Flack Sr. said, "You're his new partner, right? Roberts told me about you." He reached out to shake her hand.

Jordan couldn't hold back the look of surprise on her face and Flack Sr. let out a soft chuckle.

Flack groaned in frustration and he said, "You talked to the Chief about me?"

Flack Sr. held up his hands and said, "Hey! In my defense, he was the one who brought it up. I just called to check if we were still watching the game at his place since your mother had friends coming over and I wanted to watch the game in peace." He dropped his voice and said with another chuckle. "My wife was a little put off not just by the fact that I already knew about you and Donnie seeing each other, but also because I found out before she did."

Flack raised his eyebrows at his father, "A little put off?"

Flack Sr. conceded with a shrug. "Okay, so she was pissed off at me." He winked at Jordan and she could feel herself warming up to Flack's father, a man considered by many to be a legend in the NYPD. At home, Don Flack Sr. was no different from any other of Jordan's friends' dads. He was genial, welcoming and affectionate.

Flack Sr. continued, "I should probably take you guys to the kitchen. It doesn't help my case if I monopolize you two."

Flack placed his hand reassuringly between Jordan's shoulder blades and gently pushed her towards the kitchen.

"Tess!" Flack Sr. hollered, strolling into the kitchen. "Donnie's here!"

Tess Flack was a diminutive woman, barely reaching the shoulders of her husband and son, yet, Jordan sensed in her the strength of will it must have taken to raise a man like Flack.

"Donnie!" Tess exclaimed, hurrying forward to give her only son a hug.

Flack bent down to take his mom in his arms and lifted her clean off her feet, causing her to let out a shriek and slap him playfully on his muscular shoulder. "Put me down now!" Tess ordered laughingly.

Flack put his mother down obediently and planted a kiss both her cheeks. "Nice to see you again Mom." Turning to the side, he pulled Jordan forward gently and introduced her to his mother. "Jordan, I want you to meet my mom, Tess Flack. Mom, this is my girlfriend, Jordan."

Tess beamed at Jordan, "Hello, dear. It's nice to meet you. Donnie told me quite a bit about you when we talked yesterday."

Jordan shot a questioning look at Flack. He understood the silent question and quickly explained, "You were at interrogation with Danny."

Jordan nodded in understanding and smiled warmly at Flack's mom. "It's nice to meet you, Mrs. Flack."

Tess waved her hand gaily and said, "Oh, don't call me that. Tess is fine." She walked quickly to the base of the steps and called out, "Erin! Dinner's ready!"

Flack looked at his mother in surprise. "Erin's here already?"

Tess nodded. "Yes. She's been holed up in her room for several days, trying to study."

Flack Sr.'s let out a booming laugh. "She barricaded herself in, saying there were too many distractions in her apartment. She's trying to catch up on her review schedules."

Just at that moment, a leggy brunette whose blue eyes flashed behind chunky tortoiseshell frames slid down the banister. "Are you guys talking about me again?" She expertly jumped down on the landing and grinned at her family.

She spotted Jordan and said, "Hi, I'm Erin. I'm the baby of the family. You must be Jordan. My brother told us a lot about you last night." She shook Jordan's hand and flashed her a friendly smile.

Flack rolled his eyes and said, "Hey, kid." He reached out to give his sister a bear hug. "How's the studying going?"

"Horrible," she moaned. "I'm way behind on the review schedule I set up for myself."

Flack ruffled her hair affectionately. "It'll all be worth it when we finally get to call you Attorney Flack."

Erin sighed, "I hope so." Changing the subject abruptly, she turned to Jordan and said brightly, "So how long have you been seeing my brother?"

Jordan blinked at the sudden turn of the conversation but quickly recovered. She slid a teasing glance at Flack and asked, "I don't really know. Your brother tried to hit on me on my first day."

Erin burst out laughing, "Whoa! You got yourself a live one, bro. I think I like her."

Tess interrupted the friendly banter by saying, "Hey, just cause I'm smaller than all of you doesn't mean you can ignore me, alright? I said dinner's ready."

All three Flacks smiled sheepishly at Tess while Jordan looked on in amusement. Tess expelled a satisfied sniff and said, "That's better." She led the others into the dining room and they all sat down to eat.

Flack Sr. did the honors by being the first to cut into the beautifully prepared roast that was placed at the center of the table. Homemade mashed potatoes with just enough lumps and delicious gravy were a perfect complement to the juicy meat and everyone dug in enthusiastically.

The conversation was light, with the Flacks asking Jordan various questions about her background and how she was finding the city.

Jordan gave Flack's hand a squeeze. "Don's been really great with helping me get used to New York. Plus," she explained, "It also helps that we also work with my former roommate."

Flack interrupted, "You remember Lindsay Monroe, Mom? The CSI from Montana I told you about?"

Tess nodded, "Is this the one that Danny insists that he doesn't like?"

Flack and Jordan grinned at each other. "Actually," Jordan revealed, with a wide smile, "They're living together now."

Tess gasped in delight. "Really? That's great! I'm so happy for Danny." She told Flack, "Bring him and Lindsay over the next time you guys come here. I want to meet the woman who managed to make Danny Messer commit to a relationship. That's even harder than getting you to commit. Although Jordan managed that quite well," she finished, shooting a mischievous glare at Jordan and her son, who flushed under her knowing gaze.

Flack hastily changed the subject and told Jordan, "My mom sort of adopted Danny. She makes it a hobby to bug us both about our lack of female companionship."

Tess sniffed disapprovingly, "Donnie, I know for a fact that you and Danny don't lack female companionship. If anything, you have too many companions." She smiled maternally at Jordan, "But you know something, Jordan? I've learned that men like Danny and my son, once you get them to settle down, they'll never leave your side." She smiled in satisfaction now and they conversation turned to safer topics.

Often, during the course of the dinner, Tess observed that Jordan and her son brushed their hands against each other when no one was looking, or they slid glances at each other. Whenever their eyes would meet, Tess could practically see the love and affection that flowed between them and she felt a queer sort of happiness that was intermingled with the regret that she was no longer the only woman in her son's life.

After dinner, Flack closed his eyes in satisfaction, "Man, nothing beats a home cooked meal."

Erin teased, "Why? Jordan never cooks for you?"

Jordan smiled back and said, "All I pretty much manage to make for us is breakfast. It's been a pretty wild month at work, so we've been living on take-out."

Tess shook her head, "Donnie, I keep telling you to eat better. How are you going to be able to do your job well if you don't eat?" She turned to Jordan for reinforcements, "Jordan, sweetheart, you have to make sure he eats well. This one?" she glared at Flack disapprovingly. "He'd kill himself in microwaved food if you don't take good care of him." She patted Jordan's hand warmly, "He'll probably listen to you. If he doesn't you feel free to call me so I can yell at him for being so stubborn."

Jordan laughed at the look on Flack's face. He visibly blanched at his mother's words. She turned to Tess and promised, "I will," while sliding a teasing grin towards Flack.

Flack Sr. rescued his son by saying, "Leave him alone, Tess. We both know how busy being a cop is."

Tess sighed, "Don, I'm just trying to take care of him."

Flack Sr. reasoned, "I know that, but he's not a kid anymore, he's an adult and we have to assume that he knows how to take care of himself."

Tess just glared at him. Why does he always have to be right about these things?"

Just then, both Flack and Jordan's phones chirped at the same time. They looked at each other. Flack asked, "Who've you got?"

Jordan checked her phone and said, "It's just a message from the station. You?"

"I've got dispatch here," Flack said. He flipped his phone open and said curtly, "Flack."

He listened quietly for a moment while Jordan read the message. After a minute, he disconnected the call and said, "We got a B & E in a convenience store. One casualty, they need us there now."

Jordan nodded in a businesslike manner. "I'll call Mac and have him send CSIs over."

Both turned to Tess in apology.

Tess sighed resignedly and said, "Go. I understand."

Flack stood up and pulled Jordan up. They walked over to Tess and Flack leaned down, planting a kiss on her cheek. "I'm sorry, Mom. But we have to go."

Jordan said, "Thank you for a great dinner, Tess. It was great to meet all of you," shooting an apologetic smile at Erin and Flack Sr.

Erin grinned at her, "It's cool. You get used to it when your dad's a cop." She got up to give Jordan a hug. "I hope I see you around again, Jordan."

Jordan chuckled and said, "Me too. Maybe when you're done with your exams, Don and I can take you out."

Erin beamed at her brother, "You guys will take me out? Oh, I am liking her more and more by the minute!"

Flack groaned and ruffled his sister's hair again. "Go study, and call me, okay?"

Erin nodded, "Will do, bro. Love you."

Flack grinned as they stepped out of the kitchen to leave the house, "Love you too."

Flack and Jordan both said their good-byes and headed to the crime scene.

That's all I got for today. :D It's much shorter than the Messers' dinner, but then again, I had a hard time putting original stuff in, cause otherwise, it's going to seem too much like dinner with the Messers.

Still haven't thought of a good scenario for Mac and Stella. I don't like that he and Peyton got back together, so I'm going to try and put MacStella action here.

I hope you liked this one! Don't forget to review:D Thanks again:D