Hey, sorry I took so long!

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Nervous. Excited, yet nervous.

That's how he was feeling right now, even though nervous was more apparent.

His eyes were an innocent blue, he worse his best three button baby blue shirt (the one Kate loved), and a pair of his best dark jeans. Still, that did nothing to cover the nervous twitch he carried or the way his hands were sweating profusely. He couldn't pinpoint the exact reason for his nerves being on end, simply because there were just too many of them!

They were still on Christmas break from school, but Kate had to go away for a family thing during New Years. Of course they were disappointed They were planning to share their first New Year's kiss together. They were both sulking at her house one afternoon when she had a sudden stroke of genius.

Without any word to Rick, she ran into her parent's room. After about thirty minutes, she ran out and threw herself into his arms.

"My parent's said yes! Oh gosh, I can't believe they actually said yes!" She kissed him and then began to dance in between squeals.

"Not that I don't love kissing you or watching you dance, but said yes to what exactly?"

She paused in her dancing fit. "To you coming with us to our cabin fir New Year's." She began dancing again until she twirled and met his panicked look.

"What's wrong?" She panted

"I…. it was….. and you…. They said yes?"

"Yeah! I – I thought that was what you wanted, so we could be together-"

"No, yeah of course, I….. I just – wow this is great!" he tried at his best smile.

"I know, right! Ugh, this is gonna be great!"

She hugged him and for the first time, he was glad she couldn't see his face or the look of pure fear on it. A whole week? With the entire Beckett family? It was hard enough trying to keep calm around Jim! No, he wouldn't think like that. He had to do this. He'd have to one day anyway, it'd just save time. Besides, he loved her and she'd be there. How hard could it be?

So now here he was, standing in his bedroom mirror, practicing greetings.

Okay, just be yourself.

"Hey, I'm Rick."

No, that's lame. Okay try smooth.

"Rodgers. Richard Rodgers."

Nope. Too James Bond. How about….. street?

"YO! Richy Rodgers here!"

Oh God no! I gotta tell Javi about that one. Alright, try something….proper. Maybe a bit British.

"Hello sir, madam-"

Rick was brought of his little world by a loud clap of laughter. He turned just in time to see a red-faced Kate, doubled over in his doorway. He allowed her some time to breathe and then tried to explain.

"I-uh-I was just-"

"Training to meet the Queen? Rick my family members aren't aristocrats. They're just regular people. Just be yourself." She walked over to him and placed her palms on his neck. He placed his at her waist.

"Yeah, I know. It's just….I want them to like me, so bad! I want them to welcome me and except me and-"

"And they will, just as you are. Not Richard, the spy and not Rick the prince" she chuckled and kissed him "just plain, old Rick. They'll love you" she paused "I sure do."

"Yeah, but-wait what?"

She laughed "I said I love you. You got a problem with that?"

"No! Course not!" He kissed her while spinning her, and then set her down.

"I know. Now come on. My dad's waiting."

"He took one last glance and the mirror, and then grasped her hand.

"Let's do this."

Alright so, a couple of things.

1. The fair date took place at the beginning of Christmas break. Probably like December 10th or something.

2. If you want to see how him meeting the family goes, PM or review and let me know. Same goes for if you don't.

3. I'm sorry about the lack of updates. Been way to busy lately.

Hope you enjoyed.

Love Always xoxox