AN: Alright, here is chapter 3, so sorry for the delay and it is pretty short. I am not 100% happy with this, but it was a necessary chapter to keep the story moving. On the plus side, this chapter has some small moments between the characters that i really liked. Also not beta'd, so sorry for any errors I may have missed.

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Chapter Three: I'll have a Scotch

Betty and Matt showed up right at seven. And to be honest Betty was relieved when they got there. Matt was mumbling the whole time about having to go to dinner and Betty was about ready to tell him to shut up and go home. She would rather go without him if he was going to act like this all night. She was stressed enough as it is. He must have realized he was irritating her as he finally shut up about two blocks from Daniel's and Molly's apartment.

Her sense of relief lasted about five seconds as Betty paused outside the apartment. She just couldn't bring herself to ring the buzzer. She hadn't talked to Daniel after he left her at her desk when she hit her head. She didn't understand her reactions to Daniel lately. She was confused and she wanted to turn around and run from that door so fast she would leave Matt in her dust.

"Would you hit the buzzer already?" Matt demanded.

Betty feeling Matt's agitation quickly pressed the buzzer. You need to stop this. It's Daniel of all people! Your MARRIED boss!

Daniel was waiting in the open doorway as Matt and Betty walked down the hall towards the apartment. Betty refused to acknowledge how good he looked in his tailored shirt and slacks. Daniel, pleased that Betty actually showed up, pulled her into a hug when she reached him. He couldn't help his smirk when he saw the frown on Matt's face. "I thought you might cancel." He explained to Betty.

I wanted to. "Molly really wanted us to come." Betty said, quickly pulling out of the hug and grabbing Matt's hand to keep from drowning in blue eyes.

"Right. Well come in. You're in for a treat. Molly is an amazing cook."

"Great I'm starved. Got any wine?" Matt finally spoke.

"Sure, would you like some wine, Betty?" Daniel asked.

"How about some scotch?" Betty requested causing both men to look at her incredulously. Betty just shrugged.

"Okay, one wine and one scotch coming right up."

Betty and Matt were taking a seat on the couch when Molly came in with a bright smile on her face. Wearing a simple dress and jewelry, she looked perfectly classic and just Molly. Betty glanced down at her bright purple shirt and yellow patterned skirt ruefully.

"Hey, you two." Molly greeted.

"Hey Molly, you look beautiful as always." Betty grinned.

"So do you. You are always so colorful."

"Yes she is. I will never forget that poncho!" Daniel said handing Matt and Betty their drinks.

"Shut up Daniel, I just may wear it tomorrow just to spite you." Betty joked.

"You mean Wilhelmina hasn't confiscated and burned it?" Daniel asked with mock surprise.

"I love that poncho!"

"I know. And I love that you love it!" He laughed.

Betty blushed and took a long swallow of her scotch. God, that's awful!

Matt frowned into his wine. He has never even heard of this Poncho they are referring to.

Molly just grinned and announced it was time to eat.

The dinner started off fairly normal. The food was as amazing as Daniel had indicated and even Matt was making conversation without that horribly constipated look on his face.

"…He was absolutely awful to me! He made me strain his coleslaw!"

"Daniel!" Molly exclaimed.

"Hey! I was very regretful about those first few days. Now, I don't know what I would do without her." Daniel smiled softly at Betty.

Matt snorted. "Well she does drop everything and everyone when you call."

"Matt!" Betty hissed.

"What? It's the truth and you know it."

"Not so much anymore." Daniel said.

"Daniel, I'll always be there for you. But this is an important time for you and Molly." Betty explained, looking at Daniel and Molly.

"Thank you for understanding, Betty." Molly said. "You're Daniel's best friend. When I'm gone…"

"Molly, don't…" Daniel began softly.

Molly held up her hand to stop him. "Please let me finish, Daniel. I need to know that you will be okay when I'm not here anymore. Betty, you are the only person I can trust to take care of him."

"Of course I will be there for him. But Molly, I won't push it. I'll be here when he is ready." Betty said softly.

"Thank you Betty." Daniel grabbed Betty's hand giving it a thankful squeeze.

"I don't think I'm being clear enough." Molly told them. "I mean I want you two to be together, as in partners, lovers, friends, all of it."

Betty and Daniel just stared at Molly as if she suddenly sprouted seven extra heads. Matt threw his napkin down and left the apartment. Betty knew she should go after him, but she just couldn't bring herself to move. Why would Molly do this?

"Molly, Betty and I are friends and that's it. No more no less. What you are suggesting is crazy." Daniel told her with a quick apologetic glance in Betty's direction.

"Daniel, I know you love me, but you are delusional if you think you and Betty are only just friends. She is already half way in love with you as it is. Sorry Betty."

Betty stood up and she could not bring herself to look at either of her hosts as she spoke. "Molly, I know you'll want Daniel to fall in love again, but it just won't be with me. I love Matt. Now if you both will excuse me, I need to go find my boyfriend."

Betty's departure threw the apartment into complete silence with the slam of the front door. Molly knew what was coming.

"Molly, I can't believe you did that, and in front of Matt…"Daniel started, standing up.

"Daniel, Betty is not in love with that guy." Molly interrupted.

"I know! But you can't do this. I don't want to think about it. I want to think about now! And about you and the time we have together!" His eyes reflecting such sharp pain and love, that Molly had to catch her breath.

Molly walked over to him. "I love you so much and I hoped for more time…I just want you to be happy." Molly choked.

Daniel pulled her into a hug. "Molly don't… I'm happy right now. And that is all that matters to me."

"I know and I'm happy too, but you and Betty…"

"Molly, please let it go." Daniel sighed.

"Okay fine! But when I'm looking down from heaven watching you two get married, I am totally saying I told you so!" Molly joked. She would let it go for now, because he asked her to. But she was still happy because she had planted the seed in both of their heads.

Daniel just rolled his eyes, and refused to even think about the possibility. And the flash of Betty walking towards him dressed in white was nothing. Absolutely nothing!

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