Hello, Waige fans! Apologies for the extremely belated update! I have decided to write another chapter, which will be the final chapter, to this story because I'm a sucker for happy endings. Enjoy as usual and reviews make me smile! Flames, of course, can stay away.


Later that night, after the painting has been returned to its rightful owners, Hetty hinted to Walter that she knows that the genius has feelings for Paige. Walter tried to deny it, saying that he now has a newfound perspective on art, but even a genius like him knows that nothing gets past Henrietta Lange.

"I've seen the way that you looked at Ms. Dineen, and you can't refute that there is an attraction that exists between the two of you." The petite woman said. "Not to sound pedantic, Hetty," Walter said with a soft chuckle "even if such an attraction exists between Paige and myself, I would put an end to it before it even starts because I must put Scorpion first before anything else." The genius concluded with conviction.

If Hetty were to look surprised, you can't tell. The head of NCIS Los Angeles gazed at Walter O'Brien with a neutral expression on her wise face. Even Sherlock Holmes himself can't decipher her true feelings. As Walter and the rest of Team Scorpion left the boathouse, Hetty muttered quietly to herself, an amused smile on her face, "Young love. Why does it always have to be so bloody dramatic?"

Back at the garage, Toby announced that he is done for the night and flopped down on the couch to take a short nap before leaving for home. Walter informed the shrink that he would wake him up before the latter falls into REM sleep. Paige announced that she's going to call the babysitter and check on Ralph while the rest of Team Scorpion went off to their respective comfort zones.

Cabe had already left for the night, Happy went to work on something and Sylvester sat at his desk reading the next issue of Super Fun Guy. Walter tried to do work on his computer but found his thoughts drifting to Paige and the kiss that they shared at Labeaux's party.

Why did I have to give in to temptation and kiss her? Walter thought as regret began setting in. Do we need to go over this again, Walter-boy? Walter's heart piped up. Who is this? Walter asked in his mind. I'm your heart, Walter, and we need to have a conversation about you and Paige.

What's there to talk about? That kiss was one of impulse. It will not happen again. Walter argued. Sometimes you can be so dense, Walter O'Brien. You like Paige, and she apparently likes you so what's stopping you from starting a relationship with her? It won't put Scorpion in jeopardy, so you have nothing to worry about. Walter's heart reasoned.

I can't begin a relationship with Paige because I don't want to ruin our work relationship and my friendship with Ralph. I have dated women in the past, and those relationships did not last for very long. Walter mentally countered. Tell you what, Walter's heart said. Why don't you just talk to her? Tell her how you feel about her and see what she says. If she feels the same way, great. If not, then you both can try to move past this and with time, things will return to their normal state. The genius's heart offered.

"Should I tell Paige how I feel? What if she rejects me? I would never see her or Ralph ever again." Walter said under his breath. Do it, Walter-boy before she falls into the arms of another man. If she does, then you'll never get another chance! Walter's heart urged. Deciding to listen to his heart, the genius got up from his seat and went in search of Paige.

Walter saw Paige in the kitchen talking on her phone. The liaison leaned against the table as she spoke into the phone. Walter noticed that her body language is not displaying that of a mother checking up on her child, but a woman making plans for a date. If heartbreak were real, then Walter's would shatter into a million tiny pieces. All the words that he wanted to say to Paige are pushed to the back of his throat.

The genius left the liaison alone as he went back to his desk. Tears threatened to fall, but Walter didn't let them because crying is a sign of weakness and Walter O'Brien is anything but weak. The genius went back to typing on his computer, trying his hardest to convince himself that Paige will never be more than a friend.


Oh my! Will Walter ever tell Paige how he feels? Is Paige making a date with a guy or is Walter's mind playing tricks on him? Stay tuned for the conclusion of "Illogical"!