Gail's day had been relatively quiet, not that she would every say that aloud, she wouldn't want to jinx anything. As things were going, she would have no problem making it out on time tonight for their date, though Gail still had no idea where they were going though. She hadn't seen Holly yet today, though they had been texting the previous evening.

Gail was sat in front of the TV with Dov and Chris. Now that Chloe was out of the woods, Dov was willing to leave her side for one night so that he could get some proper rest. However they all found themselves in front of the TV together. Chris was watching some stupid sci fi programme, something she imagined Holly would enjoy.

'Chris is FORCING me to watch one of his stupid shows… Defiance? Seems like your kinda thing.' Gail wrote.

It wasn't long before her phone lit up and beeped with a reply from Holly. 'Are you kidding me, I'm watching it now. Love this show.'

'Oh you are kidding me right?! Nerd alert. Were not watching this tomorrow for our date are we?'

'Nah, I had something a little more active planned for our date… how do you feel about the batting cages again? Ha.' Holly replied.

'You've got to be kidding me. I don't think I'm cut out for lesbian dating if that's your idea of a date. Don't your remember how I nearly killed myself last time?' Gail text, unable to keep the smile from her face at the memory of her freaking out at the batting cages.

'Ha, don't remind me. For a police officer you have terrible hand eye co-ordination. Either that or your just rubbish at sports.'

'Well, like I said, not a lesbian Holly.' Gail was glad Holly was able to take Gail's snarky comments. Most people didn't understand how Gail worked, but for some reason Holly did. Plus she didn't take offence to any of it and she could give as well as she could take.

'Stereotypical much? You don't see any plaid shirts on me do you?! Though I think I spotted you with one.'

'Ha ha, very funny. You wear enough fleece though. Oh and the backpacks, don't forget those.'

'You're never going to let that go are you? I guess I won't be offering you my fleece when it gets cold tomorrow night after our date. Y'know when you pretend to be all cold so that you can steal my jacket and get closer to me ;)' Holly teased.

Gail couldn't help but laugh a little at Holly's comment. 'That works for you does it? I'll bring my own jacket so as not to put you out :P'

At this point Chris interrupted the little world that Gail had got lost into. "Will you turn that thing off?! Who are you texting anyway. I don't think I've ever seen you giggle. Are you ill?"

"Shut up loser. I didn't giggle. Girls giggle. I've seen you do it plenty." With that she got up and made her way to the bathroom to get ready for bed.

'I don't wanna brag, but yeah it works wonders thanks ;)' Holly replied.

'Yeah right, I don't think I wanna know actually. Right, im off to bed, need my beauty sleep for tomorrow. Come to think of it, you should get an early night too ;) Goodnight nerd.'

'Charming. Goodnight Gail, don't let the bed bugs bite :P x'

That was the last they had spoke to each other. Admittedly it was only just over 14 hours ago, however it felt like much longer, so Gail decided she would text Holly to see if she had taken her lunch yet.

'Nerd. You free for lunch? Or are you drowning in big words?'

It wasn't long before Holly replied. 'Gail, it's always a pleasure. I've got a bit of work to do, but if you want, I'll let you buy me lunch and meet me down here.' Replied Holly.

'Oh how very generous of you of you lunchbox, I'll meet you in 20 minutes.'

Gail wasn't sure what Holly would eat for lunch, so she just got her the same as hers, a chicken salad sandwich. She made her way down to Holly's lab with their lunch, only to find Holly looking down a microscope, clearly very busy with whatever she was doing.

"Do you ever turn that big brain of yours off?" Gail exclaimed.

Holly looked up from her work, a smile spreading across her face at the sight of Gail leaning in the doorway with two brown bags in her hand. "I'm pretty sure that was meant to be an insult, but it sounded a bit like a compliant to me. You're losing your touch." Holly replied with a smirk on her face.

"Yeah whatever, I brought you lunch." Gail said as she headed to the stool next to Holly. "I didn't know what to get you, so I just got you the same as me." She said handing the bag to Holly.

"That's fine. I'm not too fussy. How's your day been?"

"My day? Your asking me about my day?" Gail asked, a little shocked.

Holly laughed under her breath. "Yeah, your day? Has it been okay so far?"

"Ermm, yeah fine thankyou. You?"

"Eh, can't complain. Lots of science stuff that you're probably not interested in."

"Yeah you're probably right." Gail sighed and put down the sandwich she was eating. "I'm sorry it's just, you asking me how my day has been, that's like serious. And to be honest, I've never been great at sharing these kind of things."

Holly turned to look at Gail, putting her sandwich down. "Gail, I am serious about our friendship. I like you, I really do… but if you need time to think about this, to think about us then that's fine. I'll still be your friend while you figure it out, but I would love nothing more than to take you on our date tonight."

Gail placed her hands on her knees, moving them up and down her legs. A Sign of nervousness. "I don't want to be just friends with you. I just need a little help, figuring this all out."

Noticing Gail's nervous hand movements, Holly reached out grasping Gail's hands. "I'll be with you the whole way."

Gail sighed a breath of relief. She doesn't open up to people easy, but with Holly it feels like second nature, to open up to her.

Holly reached up, cradling Gail's head with her palm. This time it was her turn to initiate the kiss. She leaned in, brushing her lips against Gail's ever so lightly, almost teasing. When Gail leaned forward to fully participate Holly pulled back, she looked up into Gail's eyes with a smirk on her face. Gail looked so vulnerable. She was caught off guard and Holly just couldn't resist. She leaned back in, kissing Gail. This kiss was different, it was slow but passionate. Holly opened her mouth further and Gail reciprocated which allowed Holly to slowly sneak her tongue out. As soon as their tongues met Gail let out a small moan. She was amazed by how soft and gentle kissing Holly was, yet how passionate and forceful it felt all at the same time.

Holly slowly ended the kiss, pulling back so as to look at Gail. She could tell that Gail had been hurt recently. It was obvious, but only to Holly. She could see right through the front that Gail put on for the rest of the world. All she wanted to do was prove to Gail that she wasn't going to hurt her.

"I cannot wait for our date tonight." Holly remarked.

"Me either."

The two of them ate the rest of their lunch at a safe distance apart. They chatted idly about their day and about how everyone at the division was doing until it was time for Gail to head back.

"So, what is the plan for tonight?" Gail asked before leaving.

"I will text you an address, dress smart, we'll be eating first so meet me at 7?"

"7 it is." Gail said, beaming as she left the room.

Gail finished her shift at 5 which gave her plenty of time to get home and to get ready for her date. She was surprisingly nervous, which felt strange to her as recently she had been on a number of dates that her mother had set her up with. However Holly was different. She cared about how this date went, which is why it took her five dress changes until she finally decided on an outfit to wear. She went with the classic, a little black dress. She was hoping that the dress would have the same effect on Holly as it would with any other date.

As she left her apartment to meet Holly, she bumped into Dov on his way home.

"Woah, look at you. Who's the lucky guy then?" Dov remarked.

"Shut it nark. I'm just meeting a friend."

"That's a lot of leg for just a friend." Dov replied, leaning back a little to get a look at Gail's legs.

Gail simply rolled her eyes and gave Dov a hand gesture as she walked away.

Holly had text her an address, which she gave to the cab driver. When they arrived she recognised the front of the restaurant, however she had not been in yet. All of a sudden she felt butterflies in her stomach as she told the waitress who she was looking for. The waitress led her over to a table where Holly was sat, looking just as nervous. She stood up as Gail approached and the waitress left them to look over the menu.

"Oh my god… you look amazing." Holly remarked, stepping forward she placed her hand on Gail's arm and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"Why thank you, I know. You look amazing too."

Holly was wearing a pair of dark slacks and a cream blouse that hung in all right places.

They both sat down. Nerves were getting the best of them. Conversation always flowed so easily between them however neither of them wanted this to go badly.

"Good choice by the way. This is far better than the batting cages." Gail said.

"Yeah well, I thought I best try and impress you…. And you're not the easiest person to impress you know that don't you?"

"Well what can I say, I don't just give it away for free." Gail replied, blushing slightly when she realised what she was insinuating. "I didn't mean…"

Holly laughed, "I know what you meant Gail."

"So how does lesbian dating work then? Like who's trying to get who into bed here?" Gail asked.

Holly couldn't help but smirk. "I don't know, you tell me."

"Well who pays?"

"Well been as I asked you out, and you brought me lunch, tonight is on me." Holly said.

Holly ordered them a bottle of wine as neither of them were driving. After Gail got all of her questions out of the way, the tension died down and their regular banter and conversation resumed. Gail couldn't remember the last time she felt this at ease on a first date. Holly simply amazed her, the way she laughed, the way she joked around with Gail, put up with all her attitude. Holly was simply in awe of Gail. I mean, she was flawless. So beautiful and strong, yet so vulnerable. Holly loved the fact that she was the only person in her life that got to experience the true Gail.

They had a wonderful dinner and it was only 9 when they were ready to leave. The evening wasn't over yet though, Holly had anticipated that they would be finished early and so had planned to take Gail somewhere else.

As they were leaving the restaurant Holly turned to Gail. "I have something else planned for the evening. They're showing old movies just down the street, you fancy it?"

Gail was impressed. "Sounds super nerdy. Lets do it."

Holly linked her arm through Gail's and they set off to the movie theatre.

Gail wasn't going to lie, she wasn't exactly following much of the storyline. It was far too complicated for her liking, and Holly was sat so very close. She was leaning towards Gail, and Gail could smell her shampoo. It was far too distracting. She looked over at Holly who was still watching the movie. She reached over, moving a strand of hair placing it behind Holly's ear. Holly turned to look at Gail. She could see the look in her eye, realising she hadn't really been watching the movie.

It was unclear who made the first move but before they knew it, they were kissing each other, hands in each other's hair. The kiss was just like the one before, passionate and a mixture of hands and tongues. Gail pulled Holly further into her so that she was practically in her lap.

Realising the danger of the situation, how she would be unable to stop soon, she moved back into her own seat. "Come on, let's take you home," she said as she pulled away, hands still in Gail's hair.

During the cab ride, they remained holding onto each other. Holly had her hand on Gail's leg and Gail was touching Holly's arm. It just felt so natural to them, to be together and to find comfort in each other's touch. Holly was very aware of how short Gail's dress actually was. She was moving her hand up and down Gail's leg and it was so very frustrating but she just couldn't stop herself. Gail too was becoming very frustrated by the movement.

"Your legs are driving me crazy." Holly confessed.

"Well, I did wear this dress with that in mind. Though I didn't think it was going to be driving me as crazy."

Once they reached Gail's apartment, Holly stepped out to walk Gail to her door.

"Are you coming up?" Gail asked, tugging on Holly's hand in the direction of her door.

Holly sighed. "I would love to… but… we are both a little inebriated… and… I want to do this right."

Gail expressed her frustration. "Argh, you and your big words and sensible brain."

"I know. Its such a curse." Holly replied. "I had an amazing time."
"Me too." Gail smiled. "Your not so boring after all lunchbox."

Holly laughed and then leaned in to kiss Gail goodbye. She put her hands around Gail's waist, pulling her into her own body as she kissed her lightly.

"Goodnight Gail." She said as she stepped back.

"Goodnight Holly." Gail smiled back at her.