A/N: I realise Kat didn't come into the series until after the whole Scotty/Chris mess but I brought her in early cause I wanted Lilly to have someone to talk to about her blossoming relationship with Scotty. This is the second last chapter btw I am getting bored with this story so the next chapter will be the last.

Chapter 14: Home At Last

Scotty's POV

After getting the confession off James Lil and I making our way home, it's only been a week and things between us are completely different. I took her out to lunch before we headed back to Philly and I told her how I felt about her.

I know it was a risk that she'd completely flip out on me or something but I had to tell her. Much to my relief she told me she felt the same way about me, I could of died right then and there and I would of been happy.

Boss insisted that we get the prison transport to send James back to Philly and I was somewhat relieved. That guy gave me the creeps and I wasn't looking forward to driving him home.

The drive back was uneventful and as I saw the sign welcoming us to Philadelphia I breathed a sigh of relief.

"Great to be home" I say

"Yep" Lil said and she smiles over at me, I reach over and place my hand over hers and feel her fingers intertwine with my own.

"So 'bout us" I say tentatively "Are we gonna go back to being just friends and partners or..."

"I don't know Scotty, I know I have feelings for you but I am also a little worried about work, we are not suppose to be doing this" she says

"I know Lil" I begin "But this" I say looking over at her "This is somethin' special, I have never felt this way 'bout anyone" I say

"I have never felt this way about anyone either" she admits

"So are we gonna do this?" I ask, praying her answer will be yes

Lil seems to be thinking hard and then she finally nods "Okay, but we gotta keep it a secret, at least until I know Boss transfer or split us up" She says.

My heart swells with happiness and I raise her hand and kiss the back of the soft skin.

Finally we have arrived back at the PPD and we park the car and head into the building.

"Hey guys welcome back" Kat says and I smile at her

"Thanks, so good to be back in Philly" I say and Lilly nods in agreement. I watch as she and Kat head into the breakroom and I slump down at my desk, cursing the large amount of paperwork pilling up on it.

"So, Rush forgiven you for bangin' her sister" Vera asks and I nod

"Yeah, Chris and I...we were a mistake and I broke up with her. I apologised to her and I think she has forgiven me" I say

"You screwed up big time man" Vera says walking over to his desk

"I am aware of that" I say starting to get frustrated

I stand up and walk over to breakroom, I am in need of some coffee and although the crap in the breakroom ain't the greatest in a pinch it would do. Something stops me dead in my tracks I hear Lilly and Kat talkin', I wait seeing if I can hear what they are talkin' 'bout.

"So you and Valens made up?" I hear Kat askin her

"Yeah, he and Chris they broke up and we talked and...Yeah we made up" Lilly tells her

"Can I ask you something Lil, without you gettin all ice queen on me?"

"Sure, I guess"

"Do you have feelings for Scotty?"

"No...No I don't I mean well I love Scotty as a friend that's all" Lilly says hurriedly "Why?"

"Cause, I know he was a jerk for sleepin with your sister, but you overreacted a little and I just thought maybe you were...jealous"

"I was not jealous" she snaps. I clear my throat so they both know I am there and enter the room.

"Hey guys, what you talkin bout?" I ask casually

"Nothing" they say together and Kat leaves, carrying her coffee and a large iced doughnut with her. I make sure Kat is outta ear shot and take a step towards Lil.

"I was kinda hoping you and me could go to dinner tonight, somewhere...romantic, somewhere you can get all dressed up and look even more amazin then you do right now" I say and I resist the urge to wrap my arms around her.

Lilly turns around and furtively looks over my shoulder, makin sure no one is comming "Okay, pick me up at seven" she says taking a step towards me "After dinner we can go back to my place and if you're lucky..." she trails off and winks at me, I chuckle and follow her out to the bull pen.

At five o'clock we leave saying goodbye the others, Boss told us to go home and get some sleep and I for one was just desperate to get Lil all alone and to myself.

"So" I say as we stop outside the department

"So" she replies

"I guess I'll see you a little later" I take a step towards her and brush my hands down her arms, to my surprise she doesn't move.

"Guess so" I can't believe she is letting me get this close; even more astonishing Lilly is taking a step towards me. "Aren't you going to kiss me goodbye" Lilly asks.

I am speechless, I open my mouth but it doesn't appear to be connected with my brain. Finally I manage to get words out "Lil, we are out the front of the department, what if someone sees us?" I ask

"What, are you to chicken to kiss me" she asks and the breath catches in my throat as her arms slid around my waist.

"I ain't chicken Rush" I say cockily

"Prove it" she whispers and that's all the encouragement I need. I lower my head and kiss her passionately.

"Goodnight you two" comes a voice from behind us and we break apart spotting Boss standing behind us, sliding on his gloves and smiling broadly.

"Night Boss" I say, feeling the blush rising in my cheeks

"Night" Lil says, her cheeks were flaming red as we watched Boss walk towards his car, I could hear him laughing silently to himself.

"Busted" I say, looking over at Lilly and she buries her face in her hands.

"I can't believe that just happened" Lilly said, half laughing half panicked.

"I guess the cats outta the bag now" I say

"Guess so"

"So there ain't nothing stoppin me from kissin you again" I say

"Guess not" Lilly says again and I grin pulling her towards me, and kissing her soft lips again. I could definitely see myself doin this for the rest of my life, if she'd let me that is