Thank you so much for the reviews, it means a lot. Anyways, here's the new chapter, sorry it's so short. Enjoy!

Natara's POV

After Blaise leaves there seems to be an awkward silence fill the room. Only you, Mal and a couple other officers are left. You figure that Mal is eventually going to break the silence and crack one of his jokes, but when he doesn't you start to worry. You know there's something bothering him and you can't help but ask.

Natara: Is everything alright Mal?

Mal: Yea everything's fine.

You still wait for his real answer and after a couple of minutes you realize he just doesn't want to talk about it at the moment. So you push for something else that's been bothering you.

Natara: So are you going to tell me?

Mal: Tell you what?

Natara: Tell me why you weren't surprised when you found out about Captain's relationship with Yong.

Mal: Nothing gets past you.

Mal looks up from his desk and stops doing his paperwork. You grin triumphantly and he returns it with one of his charming smiles.

Natara: Hey don't change the subject, you're not allowed to use my tricks on me.

Mal: I learned from the best… Sooo you finally admit they are tricks?

Natara: Mal!

Mal: Ok, ok! No more deflections. The thing is Ken might've mentioned it to me before he died, the whole thing about the druggie being the Captain's long lost brother that is.

Natara: And you kept it to yourself all this time?

Mal: Yup. Surprised?

Natara: Very. Ha-ha.

Mal: I miss him.

Natara: We all do.

You squeeze Mal's hand tightly and tenderly. With that you both go back to finishing your reports. After a while officers start leaving the station. You glance at the clock and its 12:00 pm. (Yes! Lunch break, I'm starving!)

Natara: Ready to go partner?

Mal: You know it! Where are we going though?

Natara: You'll find out soon enough.

You smile at him while taking his car keys. Then you exit the precinct and drive to a familiar restaurant, Rip Van Winkle's. Once you get there you are sat in a corner where you can clearly see the ocean. A waiter quickly comes to ask for your order and you both order the usual.

Mal: You know, I can't help but feel bad for the Captain. I guess we're not so different after all, having corrupt family members and all.

Natara: What worries me most is who could've shot him. If he was so powerful and careful before why would he slip up now?

Mal: Well maybe we're giving him too much credit.

Natara: What do you mean?

Mal: I don't know, I've been thinking about it all day and you're right; but what if he was never doing all that stuff. What if he was being used and decided to quit. Then whoever was manipulating him got mad and shot him.

Natara: Hmm. You know Mal, every now and then you say manage to say something shockingly genius.

Mal: Hey! No need to sound so surprised Nat. And thanks.

Natara: Ha-ha. Your welcome but it wasn't a compliment.

Mal: Now you're just plain mean!

Natara: I'm kidding Mal! Ha-ha.

Mal: That wasn't the tiniest bit funny Natara.

Natara: Then I guess your sense of humor has rubbed off on me a lot more than I thought. Ha!

Mal looks at you like he's about to let out a gasp. He tries to look all serious but he can't help but laugh, you join him. You laugh for what feels like an eternity and everyone is staring at you. Finally the waiter comes and settles the food in front of you. You dig in excitedly, the food is delicious just like always. You remember the first time Mal brought you here and ever since then it's been your favorite place to go with him. It's like you feel so at home, at ease…

Mal: Penny for you thoughts?

Natara: Oh, I was just thinking.

Mal: I can see that brainy. Ha-ha.

Natara: Fine I guess I deserved that.

You smile at him playfully making eye contact. You're hypnotized by his sparkling blue eyes, and it seems that you're not the only one lost in the moment. Your about to say something or so you think, when you're suddenly interrupted. Your cell phone is buzzing uncontrollably in your pocket; you look at the caller ID. (Oscar? No he's working. It's Neha?)

Natara: Hold that thought.

Mal nods and you answer the call.

Natara: Hey little sis. Is everything alright?

Neha: Natara! (Sniffle) I'm so sorry (Sniffle), I-I dunno what to do… I…