A/N: Thank you for all the fantastic reviews! I am so so unbelievably excited for the next episode! Like I have literally watched the trailers and webclips so many times I can quote them word for word! And more Abby! Yay! I love Abby. Except for the whole she slept with Baze thing. And hopefully some tear-jerking Cate/Lux scenes because, let's face it, we need more hence the scenes in my stories :)

Oh, and thank you to ThePreRelease for reminding me Lux is a vegetarian! I completely forgot! But I can't be bothered going back and changing it so lets all just imagine it says vegetarian or margarita.

As always, enjoy and please review!

Chapter 8- Temptation

Lux had refused to talk to anyone after her freak out in the shower, and Cate, Baze and even Abby were at a loss as of what to do.

Lux lay on the couch, watching an old movie, though she was listening more to the conversation going on in the other room than she was to the movie.

"She needs to talk to someone." Abby was saying. "A professional. Someone more equipped that the two of you, even more so than me. Someone who specializes in these types of cases. Rape cases. Or she'll just block it all out, or shut down, until eventually it all comes out at once."

"I have to agree with Abby." Cate sighed, squeezing the bridge of her nose and ignoring the small smirk Abby had on her face. "I'll talk to the doctor when I take her for her checkup tomorrow." Abby went to argue but Baze shot her a 'leave it' look.

"Okay." Abby sighed. "I'll call you soon. Bye Baze." Abby said goodbye to Cate and Baze before slowly walking into the living room to say goodbye to Lux.

Abby bent down beside the couch and smiled sadly at Lux. "If you need anything, you know where to reach me." Lux nodded and forced a quick smile. She liked this side of Abby, the caring side. "Take care, sweetie." Abby kissed Lux's forehead quickly before heading to her car.

Cate and Baze exchanged a glance before walking into the living room, hesitantly. They stood straight, their hands in the back pockets of their pants, as they smiled at their daughter nervously.

Lux sat up slowly, looking at them suspiciously. Finally, Baze came and lifted Lux's legs off of the couch, sitting down and placing them on his own lap. Cate smiled slightly at the two; everything seemed so natural. "What are we watching?" Baze asked gently.

Lux shrugged. "Casablanca. But Cate's blocking the view." She was calmer now, and figured there needed to be something to break the tension.

Cate smiled embarrassed and sat down in front of the middle of the couch, on the ground.

Lux was fast asleep by the time the movie finished and both parents couldn't help but fall in love with her more.

Cate sighed, stroking Lux's hair back from her face as Baze watched the two lovingly. It was true, Baze loved Cate. Cate felt the same way about Baze. They would always love each other, after all, they created a child together, but it was a matter of if they were in love with each other.

Cate slowly stood up, and Baze did the same, careful not to wake the teenager as he nodded at Lux. "Should we move her?"

Cate bit her lip, contemplating the options. Lux finally looked peaceful, but her body was in a painful position. Cate nodded, smiling tiredly at Baze. "Yeah, take her to my bed?" She suggested quietly.

Baze nodded, happy he didn't have to climb the stairs, and bent over, looping his arms underneath Lux to pick her up damsel style. He walked down the hall, surprised at how light she was, and carefully placed her on Cate's bed.

Both parents worked carefully to remove Lux's slippers and hoody, making her more comfortable before they sat on either side of her and tucked her in.

After a few minutes, Baze bent over and kissed Lux's head, holding the position as his eyes filled with tears. Cate looked shocked when Baze began to cry, and even though he was silently crying, it still freaked Cate out a little.

She stood up and walked over to Baze's side, placing a hand on his shoulder. Baze covered it with his own, his eyes not drifting from Lux.

Finally he composed himself and stood up embarrassed, both Cate and Baze quietly making their way out of the room and into the hallway.

"I-uh, should probably go." Cate reluctantly nodded as Baze stumbled over his words.

"You could stay here." Cate suddenly suggested and Baze looked confused. "You could sleep on the couch again, or you could take Lux's room. I know she'll want you here when she wakes up." She smiled a little. "Even if she doesn't admit it."

Baze too smiled. "You sure?"

Cate nodded quickly, not needing to give the idea any thought. Instead she handed Baze some clean sheets and led the way to the attic stairs. They stopped at the bottom, neither knowing what to say but both knowing something needed to be said.

"We'll get her through this, Cate." Baze finally offered and Cate nodded, tearing up.

She covered her mouth as tears dripped down her cheeks and Baze couldn't help himself as he wrapped his arms around Cate's shoulders and Cate leaned into his chest, her arms gripping his back.

They stood there as Cate's sobs subsided, and Baze instinctively placed a kiss to the top of her head. Cate pulled back, looking at him with a realization, whether it was a good one or a bad.

Within seconds their lips were locked and Cate's fingers were tangled in Baze's hair, both knowing it was wrong, but neither willing to pull away.

*smirks* :)