I need to watch the Woods. I recently watched the "prequel" episode that George is in, in which Lilly tries to get a confession out of him. So...freakin'...good. Have to wait until Friday and so, until then, I will be on edge. *smile tightly*

"I got it," Saccardo said, handing the hot dog vendor a bill. Lilly stopped, hot dog in hand, looking at Saccardo in surprise; he'd come out of nowhere.

"I'm an enigma," he explained with a grin. Lilly was about to reply when someone called, "Hey Lilly!" Lilly turned to see Kite, strolling over to her, briefcase in hand.

"Kite," Lilly said breathlessly, tensing.

Kite glanced at Saccardo, who looked back coolly. A strange stiffness filled the air, despite the fact that neither knew who the other was.

"Jason Kite, DA," he said casually, regarding Saccardo calmly.

"Eddie Saccardo, narcotics," Saccardo replied slowly, looking as relaxed as usual, leaning against the hot dog cart.

"Heard about the undercover case," Kite said.

The words being exchanged were indifferent, but the tension was clear. Lilly's eyes were wide as she glanced between the two, worry creeping into her face.

"Yeah, mission accomplished. I'm back," Saccardo said easily; there was a subtle double meaning in the words, one that they all caught. Kite smirked and turned to Lilly.

"Don't want to keep you. We still on for tomorrow?" Kite asked Lilly, who nodded awkwardly. Nodding at Saccardo once, Kite turned and left.

"You and pretty boy goin' on a picnic?" Saccardo mocked, picking up the tube of mustard, looking at her.

Lilly rolled her eyes, her fingers running through her hair, a small smile on her face.

"Yeah, Eddie. We'll save you a cupcake," she replied, backing away.

"Not gonna invite me?" Saccardo teased, grinning his trademark grin. Lilly sighed amusedly, shooting him a look, and sauntered away into the building.

"That was a good movie?" Kite asked doubtfully as they left the movie theater.

Lilly laughed at the look on his face and Kite looked at her, grinning.

A heavy silence followed as they walked and Kite sighed.

"Rush, you gottta give me something," Kite said wearily. Lilly looked at him, a blank look on her face.

"I feel like I'm on a date with myself," Kite said. Lilly slowed down as he continued carefully; he was trying not to push it.

"What's distracting you? That guy?" He was trying to be passive about it, as if her thinking about Saccardo while she was on a date with him didn't bother him. But it was impossible to hide the annoyance-and jealousy- in his voice.

"No, it's... work," she said, pausing only for an indistinguishable second. She hadn't been thinking about Saccardo, but there was an uncomfortable feeling inside her, building up, almost suffocating her. She almost didn't notice when Kite stopped, looking thoughtful as he turned to her.

"You're gonna have to make it up to me," Kite said, shrugging. Lilly looked over to her right, a smile playing on her lips.

"Right," she scoffed, shifting on her feet, astonishment flickering across her face as Kite stepped forward and pulled her close.

"This might do it" he murmured, looking at her playfully; he slowly leaned down when, suddenly, Lilly's phone vibrated; she pulled away apologetically.

"Gotta take this," she said, pursing her lips and half holding her phone up. Turning her back to him, Lilly looked down and froze at the name that flashed across the screen. She flipped the phone open, fear clenching her chest.

"Lilly...it's Ella," Christina said, terror in her voice.

Oooh, what happened? Honestly, I can see it all in my mind, but it's difficult to write it down in so many words. The next chapter is not a POV. *gasp* Yes.