Another short chapter, but the start of a story arc.
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Chapter 8
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2 months later...
"We really do not need to go to this dinner" Kelly said to Stella who was putting her coat on.
"Kelly, we are helping the chief not trying to make friends"
"But we sort of do have to make friends"
"We make connections, we work the room, find people on our side"
"Stop making it sound like a covert mission" Kelly laughed
"So where is this dinner?"
"Well it is more like a gala" Kelly said "hence why we are so dressed up"
"Shut up" Stella laughed
"University of Chicago" Kelly stated reading from the invitation "in some building on campus"
"Okay. So we should probably get going in case we get lost"
"In case you get me lost?"
"I will drive" Stella said picking up the keys on the table
"You are not driving my car" Kelly said taking the keys away from her
"Fine. Let's go" Stella said walking out of Kelly's apartment
Kelly helped Stella into the car and walked over to the driver side
"Such a gentleman tonight?"
"I try" Kelly said starting the car
"So how long do these gala's normally last?"
"Depends who is hosting and if there is a after party" Kelly responded
"Okay. So, what about tonight? Is there a after party?"
"I would say probably because the dinner is being held in a school building. We can leave whenever you want."
"No, I brought a bag of stuff"
"Is it at my place?"
"It's in the back seat. You didn't tell me where we were going. I wanted to be prepared"
"You can leave stuff at my house" Kelly said looking at Stella for a glance
"So umm, do you know many people attending this thing" Stella said changing the subject. Stella feared if she brought stuff to Kelly's it would make it easier for her to say 'mind as well just move back in'.
"A few, but I am sure we are going to meet a lot of new faces"
"I have a feeling you are gonna meet a lot of people and I will be cast aside with the wives" Stella laughed but was actually quite serious
"Hah, no, you are staying with me. Grissom will no better than to excuse you. He is trying to win me over after all"
"True. So looks like we are almost here. Get your game face on"
"Get you game face on" Kelly teased back
"Don't you know?"
"What?"
"My game face is always on" Stella replied
Kelly stared at her a little bit annoyed but seeing her smile and laugh made him loosen up a bit "Let's go"
"Ready" Stella said straightening her dress out "Damn its getting cold"
Kelly looped his arm into Stella's and together they walked to the front door where a line had emerged. "There is Grissom. Too late to turn around now" Kelly said putting his hand up to acknowledge his old mentor.
"I am here for you." She smiled and pecked his cheek with a kiss.
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