Author's Note: Forgot to mention this in the first chapter but I don't own the show Lie to Me or any of its characters (no matter how much I want to).

Cal: And this is true because if she DOES own the show and characters then I'd probably be making out with Gillian at the moment.

Me: Thanks for that bit of info Cal....... Alright then! Hope you enjoy!! :)

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It was easy to tell herself it was just dinner with her best friend as she walked out of the elevator and towards the parking lot. It was much harder to convince herself that said statement was true, however. It didn't matter if it was going to dinner or bringing him a file, it was always going to be more than that. Perhaps she forced "the line" more than he did because she was the one who had more trouble restraining herself from how she felt every time she saw something. Then again, he restrained himself often from saying things that he sees and that she knows he sees.

'Oh God, Gillian. Look at yourself. Using psychology on yourself is really not the best idea...' she thought as she got into her car. She watched as the engine roared to life but before actually going anywhere she reclined her head back, closed her eyes and sighed.

"Alright Gillian. This is not anything more than dinner between friends, understood? This is you and your best friend Cal Lightman enjoying some delicious thai food. And don't you dare let your mind wonder off at how delicious Cal is- ok, I need to stop now." she interrupted herself before taking a deep breath and started to drive towards the Thai restaurant only a mile away from work. It was quite convenient really, seeing as she and Cal loved Thai. She would never allow Cal to see just how much she thought about things like she just had. Although she wasn't married any longer so it wouldn't be wrong either. It took some getting used to to be single again and during that time the more hidden feelings that had built up for Cal began to surface, slowly but surely. She had no idea what to do about them.

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As Cal headed to his car he started thinking about what exactly he was doing. He hadn't exactly had time to even process what he had asked Gillian let alone where this was going. It was like an instant reaction: Gillian leaves the building, he calls her and asks her if she wants to go out for Thai. Smooth Cal, very smooth. All he knew at the moment was that he was going to meet Gillian at the Thai restaurant a few blocks away. Whatever would happen after that he had no idea. His thoughts wandered to that day that he saw Gillian crying while speaking to a certain someone on the phone. He didn't need her to tell him who it was, he already knew. Later that night, his suspicions were confirmed as Gillian told him that she was separating from Alec. He had been so close to her and felt the desperate need to hug her, tell her things would be ok, to just kiss her passionately. She had snapped him out of his thoughts by telling him he had to go, which she had to do twice when he didn't go anywhere the first time. Physically he left to go see Torres at the hospital, but his mind never left that spot where he and Gillian had been so close to each other. He had been so entwined in his thoughts that he hadn't noticed he was already at the restaurant.

'My God, I'm so out of it.' he thought as he locked his car and walked inside.

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She was happy to see Cal walk in the restaurant, however she was nervous as well. She would have to keep that hidden.

"Hey." he said as he sat down in front of her smiling.

"Hi." she returned the smile.

"What would you like? I'm buying." he asked her.

"Just the usual. You know me." she told him, knowing it would be pointless to tell him he didn't have to pay since it would end up with him paying anyways.

"Love, what did I tell you about eating meat you can't see?" he asked with that confused look on his face that made him look hilarious to her, albeit very sexy. Also she loved it when he called her 'love'. It made her feel so happy, though she wouldn't let him know that.

"It's very good, I don't know why you stress over it Mr. I-ate-worms-on-a-study-trip-in-the-jungle." she replied.

"At least I could see it!" he answered, although having a joking tone in his voice. They both laughed and Cal ordered when the waiter came by.

"How may I help you tonight?" the waiter asked, ready to write down the order.

"Eggrolls and rice for her and just some noodles for me." Cal told the waiter.

"Any drinks with that? I'd like to inform you we have a new bar open if you're interested." the waiter pointed to the bar a couple of meters behind him.

"That actually doesn't sound like a bad idea. I could use a drink." Gillian said, smiling at Cal encouragingly.

"Alright then. I guess it's settled." Cal told the waiter, flashing Gillian a grin.

"We'll have your order brought to you at the bar." the waiter smiled politely before leaving.

"Looks like someone has a date." Cal laughed as he stood up.

"What??" asked Gillian, as she walked over to the bar with Cal.

"The waiter. He was anxious to get out of here. I've seen it before." he grinned. Gillian laughed.

"Honestly Cal, normal people don't look at their waiter's face to check if they have a date." she continued giggling.

"You saying I'm not normal?" Cal asked in a childish tone. Gillian grinned as they both sat down at the bar to ask for their drinks.

"Sometimes that can be a good thing." she said. Cal smiled and called the bartender over to order their drinks.