"What?"
"Nice try but I know your porn face and that's not it."
Cal smiled at how well she knew him and the fact she was supporting him in another personal crusade, this time helping Veronica. He watched her care for the older woman. Gillian's compassion was one of the things he loved most about her. It was the little things, like washing away Charlie's name, that most people wouldn't even think about. When she mentioned Wallowski's name he tried in his own way to tell her she was everything the policewoman wasn't and so much more to him than Wallowski had ever been.
"See the cops would never have thought to do that."
When Gillian crouched by his chair to whisper, it was all Cal could do not to reach out and pull her to him. He'd promised not at the office and besides Veronica was asleep on the couch. Instead he settled for a soft kiss and the promise of something more.
He also promised to tread carefully when he explained his plan to resurrect Bert. Gillian was uncomfortable with his idea but she trusted Cal knowing his more outlandish schemes usually helped to get to the truth. He asked her to try and make Veronica jealous but sitting in that chair together there was no trying necessary. They looked like a couple and felt like a couple. They still hadn't told anyone about their relationship so it felt fantastic to be so open. Cal had to reign himself in, stop himself from kissing the top of her head and stroking her shoulders. Gillian longed to put her hands on Cal's leg and move further into his embrace, but neither wanted to upset Veronica.
Upsetting Gillian however, seemed to come naturally to Cal. He didn't intentionally want to wind her up but when it happened it always thrilled him. She was the only person who truly stood up to him, who wouldn't let him push her around. Besides angry Gillian Foster was very sexy. Standing close to her in that lift he positioned his body towards hers wanting to pin her up against the lift wall and make love to her right there and then.
"You make me so mad sometimes." She told him.
Looking at her then, something more important than the lust moved into his brain. As much as he loved the challenge of arguing with her he loved being with her more and he knew he needed to acknowledge her feelings.
"I know." He acquiesced.
Later after talking with Emily and telling her he was angry with her but still showing his love, Cal went over to Gillian's. He needed her to know that just like Emily what ever happened between them the love was there and although words weren't his strong point he would always find ways to show her. He spent the rest of the evening making it up to her with his actions stalling for time until he could figure out what he was waiting for.