First off, thank you SO much everyone for the wonderful feedback! I truly appreciate it and the encouraging comments are what give me the inspiration to write more. Thank you &heart. This next chapter is a shorter one, but leads into some interesting scenes. Hope you enjoy!

Luke hadn't given Reid a direct answer, which he knew was driving Reid insane. They'd parted after a long silence, Reid needing to check on Noah and Luke knowing he should probably call his parents and let them know how things were going. Apparently Emma had been so nervous all day that she took to cooking, typically Emma, and the majority of the Snyder clan was invited over for Dinner. Reid was still in Noah's room, wrapping his stethoscope around his neck, when Luke walked in to say goodbye.

"I feel bad eating my grandmother's sweet potatoes without him," Luke said with a smile, watching Noah from across the room. "They're his favorite."

Reid looked up, forcing a sad smile as he looked from Noah to Luke's loving expression, once again not cast at him. Luke caught him staring and was reminded of their conversation just minutes before.

"Do you have anything more to do tonight?" Luke asked suddenly. Reid looked up, lips tightly together again, and shook his head.

"We're going to keep him sedated until at least tomorrow afternoon. We have staff on the clock to check on him throughout the night, so there isn't much more for me to do here," he explained. "I'm actually surprised Bob hasn't kicked me out again," he said with a weak smile. Luke smiled back.

"Well, why don't you come with me?" Luke asked carefully. When Reid looked up he could see a bit of fear in Luke's eyes, though he wasn't sure what that fear pertained to.

"Dinner at the Snyder Farm?" Reid asked disbelievingly. Luke relaxed, scratching his ear nervously.

"Yeah, I know, we have a bit of a reputation for being… well, overwhelming," he laughed awkwardly.

"That's an understatement," Reid grinned, putting down his clipboard and giving all of his attention to Luke.

"It's not going to be that bad. It's just my grandma, my parents and siblings, maybe Jack. I think my dad said Katie was even invited," he threw in, knowing that would help. Reid narrowed his eyes, but continued to smile.

"That's playing dirty," he teased. Luke laughed.

"Yeah, well, I figure if anyone can get you to do something, it's Katie," Luke smiled. Reid's face softened a little.

"You seem to be getting pretty good at that, too," said Reid. "Is Katie giving you lessons behind my back or something?" he joked, and Luke laughed. Reid's words struck him, though, and he felt his heart flutter in surprise.

"So? What do you say? It's just dinner, and there are plenty of places to hide if you need to get away," Luke suggested with a grin.

"I don't know, it's been a long day, and I don't even know how welcomed I'd be there right now. Last time I saw your parents they were holding you back from knocking me in the jaw," Reid smirked.

"Yeah, well, a lot can happen in a day," Luke said, and Reid wasn't blind to the various meanings in his words.

Luke stared at him eagerly, rocking his shoulders a bit as if to silently say, 'Well?' Reid finally sighed, dropping his arms.

"Fine, but I'm taking my own car in case I need a quick getaway."