"One word. Hot tub. Or is that two? Any way, Hot tub! You in?"

"Sorry skippy, I don't have a swimsuit."

"Bull!" He shouts down the hall. "I know for a fact that if the hotel we are staying at has a pool, you bring a bathing suit so you can swim laps in the morning. So, since this hotel has a pool, and consequently a hot tub, you brought a swim suit."

"Wow, way to sound like a stalker Derek. I'm still not getting in a hot tub with you."

As she opens her door and walks in he confidently follows her through. With a cocky tone he edges her on. "Oh come on JJ. What are you so worried about? You scared that you won't be able to resist my charm?" With her back towards he hears her whisper something. "Did you say something? Or are you talking to the dog you have hidden in the closet?"

Turning to him with a scared expression she looks him in the eye. "Yes."

"Yes what?" he asks.

"Yes, I'm scared. I'm scared that I'm going to do something I'll regret. I'm scared that I'll do something that would jeopardize my job. So yes, I'm scared."

"Whoa, JJ. Are you serious, cause I was just kidding there."

A cheshire grin spreads across her face. "Oh please!" she exclaims. "Come on Derek. Do you really think you have that effect on all women?"

"I hate you, you know that right? Like, JJ. That was just mean."

"Sorry, I just love to see your face when you think you have your foot in your mouth."

Spinning around in frustration a look of satisfaction on his face. "You owe me. That's the second time you've made me think I've really screwed up. You really owe me."

"Ok, two things. First, how is this the second time? And second, what is it that you think I owe you?"

"First time, I asked you why you were scared of the dark and you gave me that crap horror story. Made me feel really bad for you until you started smiling like you did just now. And as for what you owe me. There is still that hot tub downstairs."

"Oh yeah, I do remember that. Made that story up as I went along."

"So, hot tub? Come on, we're both stressed, it'll feel good."

"That is true. I'm in on one condition."

"Ok, what's that?"

"You said they had a pool as well." As he nodded she continued. "20 laps. You win, I'll get in the hot tub with you."

When she stopped there he grew concerned. "And if you win?"

"That's part of the deal. You don't know until it happens. You still in?"

"Hell yes, I'm always up for a little bet. Meet you at the pool in ten minutes."