DISCLAIMER: I am borrowing characters from New Girl.

SPOILERS: One for S2x02 (Katie), S2x15 (Cooler), S2x18 (Tinfinity) and, in general way, for S2x19 (Guy's Night).

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Lots of yelling! And one swearsies (the d-word). (Sorry)

"Looks like we'll get to call it an early night, Nick. The bar's been pretty slow," said Lucy.

"Hey, as long as I'm still getting paid, I have no problems with it being slow around here," Nick said as he wiped the bar. He looked at Lucy and smiled. "And, as long as it's slow, maybe the boss won't mind if I head home early, right?" Nick teased.

"Well, seeing as I'm the boss, and I'm thinking of closing up early, I'd say that's a safe bet," Lucy replied. "You sure I can't persuade you to come hang out, Nick? Charles and I are having an 80's movie night with my friends, and tonight is 'Back to the Future' night. "

"Which one are you guys seeing? The first, second, or third?" asked Nick.

"Oh, the first one, definitely. Are you kidding me? It's got time travel, Chuck Berry's cousin, Marvin, and an anachronistic guitar solo. Is there even any question?" laughed Lucy.

"Well, when you put it like that, how can a guy resist?" laughed Nick. "Actually, I've got a thing tonight at the loft, but thanks," he admitted. "If you don't mind me asking, how are you and Charles, anyway? It's been, what, almost two weeks?"

"Yeah, just about. Things are great. I like him. I really like him. He's meeting my friends tonight. We'll see how it goes, but I hope they'll like him too."

"Well, I liked him. I mean, I was just his bartender; all I know is that he likes his whiskey, and he tips really well. But in my book, that makes him an okay guy," said Nick. "Seriously, though, I'm glad it's working out."

Lucy smiled and walked to Nick. "Well, it just goes to show you, you can be heartbroken about a cute guy at work one day, and the next day, you meet the love of your life in a coffee shop. That's life, I guess," she said.

"Trust me, if it's between the guy at work and a handsome, mysterious stranger at a coffee shop, if movies have taught me anything, it's that you go for the handsome stranger in the coffee shop, right?" teased Nick. "No question."

She lightly punched his arm. "Hey, you know, when you first told me you couldn't see me anymore, I was kind of disappointed. But everything's really worked out with Charles, and I'm really glad that we've been able to stay friends," said Lucy. "Thanks for being honest with me, Nick. You're really great." She leaned in and kissed Nick on the cheek.

"You're pretty great too, Lucy. Charles's a lucky guy," smiled Nick. Nick heard footsteps approach the bar. Nick, ensconced in his moment with Lucy, turned to face the patron walking toward them. "Hey, I'm sorry, we're closing early tonight, so . . . " started Nick. Seeing who it was, Nick's face broke out into a broad grin. "Oh, hey Jess. I thought you were watching TWD with Winston."

Jess looked at Nick with a funny look on her face. "Hey, Nick. I, um decided to stop by the bar and say hi," she said awkwardly.

"Jess, you okay?" asked Nick. Lucy nudged him in the ribs with her elbow. "Oh, hey, and this is Lucy, my boss. She was just saying that I could maybe go home early, so I was just about to head out to see if I could catch the end of TWD with you and Winston."

"Jess, I'm so happy to meet you. Nick has told me so much about you," smiled Lucy.

"Hi, Lucy. I'm Jess. I'm sorry if I disturbed you and Nick," said Jess. "I'm sorry to have come by. I know you weren't expecting me. It's late, so I'll, just, um head back home."

"Wait, no, Jess, wait. I'm just about to head out. I can ride home with you, if you'd like," offered Nick.

"No, Nick, I'm good. I'm sorry I disturbed you and Lucy. Have a good night!" exclaimed Jess as she turned around and left the bar.

"Well, THAT was weird, even for Jess," said Nick. He looked at her retreating form, and his face turtled in a contortion of confusion and concern.

"Oh, Nick. Nick! What if she saw me, just now? When I kissed you? What if she saw that and thought . . . " Lucy asked.

"Wait, what?" asked Nick. Nick thought back to the last few minutes, before Jess arrived. "Oh, crap. CRAP!" Nick slammed his fist into the bar. "Listen, Lucy, I gotta go . . ."

"Yeah, I know, Nick. It's okay. I'll see you tomorrow. I hope things work out with her!" offered Lucy.

"I hope so too, Lucy," he said. Nick hastily gathered his things and ran after Jess.