Thursday

August 25, 2011

7:50 P.M

Molly's house

Ryan pulled into Molly's driveway, where she was sitting on her porch waiting for him. She rushed over to the passenger side and opened the door for her.

"I can't believe Calleigh is throwing us a party." Molly rejoiced, getting into the car. "That is so nice of her."

"Yeah." Ryan said walking back to the driver's side.

"I'm totally going to do the same thing for her and Eric when they get engaged." She joked.

Ryan began driving. "Ha-ha. Like that will happen anytime soon."

"You don't think so?" Molly asked, shifting her direction towards Ryan. "I think they make a cute couple."

"No, I mean, they're not even dating yet."

"You're such a downer, Ryan." She frowned. "I'm sure they will be dating soon."

Ryan just laughed.

Ryan and Molly arrived at the door of Calleigh's house. Before Ryan got the chance to knock, Calleigh opened the door. Behind her was indeed the whole lab.

They both stepped inside, and Eric handed them both a glass of wine.

"Congrats." He smiled, patting Ryan on the back.

"Thanks." Ryan beamed.

Horatio stepped up and handed him an envelope with "Molly and Ryan." written in neat cursive in the front.

"Congratulations." He murmured.

"Thanks." Ryan and Molly said at the same time.

He took a sip of his wine, and led Molly into the kitchen where Natalia and Valera were talking.

"There's the happy couple!" Natalia smiled hugging Ryan and Molly.

Ryan returned the hug. "I'm glad you guys came."

"Us too." Natalia replied, finishing her glass of wine. "I'm going to get some more wine." She said walking away.

"Me too." Molly said.

"I'm glad you got over Natalia." Valera smirked, once Molly left.

Ryan chuckled awkwardly, feeling his face redden. "What are you talking about?"

"You liked Natalia...? Come on it was obvious."

"I don't know what you're talking about." Ryan said, running his fingers through his hair.

"Alright..."

"Um. I'm going to go say hi to a few people." He said, walking away.

The more Ryan thought about what Valera said, the more he found himself liking Natalia. It lingered in his head the whole night. At one point, it bothered him to the point that he couldn't take it any longer. He walked to Molly who was talking to Calleigh and Eric.

"I think I'm going to go babe. I don't feel too well." He said to Molly.

"Already?" Eric broke in. "The party just started."

"I know, but unlike you, I've got to work tomorrow." Ryan smiled.

"That's true." He replied taking a long sip of his beer.

"Do you want me to take you home?" Ryan asked Molly.

"Nah, I'll just get a ride with someone."

"Okay. I'll talk to you later." He said pecking a kiss on her lips.

"Feel better."

"Unlikely." Ryan thought. But "Thanks." was all he said.