A/N.: Hi guys! Thank you for reviewing, adding this story to your favorites or following it, I really appreciate that. I didn't want to keep you waiting, so here's chapter 8. :)

Chapter 8:

Megan nervously cleared her throat, but Peter stepped in and shook Joan's hand "Hello Miss Hunt, my name is Peter Dunlop, I think we've met each other briefly at that party in Society Hill." Joan smiled "Yes, I do recall meeting you, nice to meet you again. I guess I'm right in assuming, that you two are dating?" she asked with a smirk. Megan nodded "Yeah, so have you two talked things out?" she asked, meaning her mother and father. David smiled and answered "Yes we have, but I guess we all will need some time to let it sink in." Joan nodded.

For the next hour they sat down in the living room drinking wine and chatting about small things, also they spend a lot of time talking about Lacey and looking at photos. Joan was surprised to find out how much Peter knew about Lacey already. "We sometimes pick her up, so we talk a little and of course Megan always proudly tells me about her newest accomplishments. But she has yet to find out about us." Joan smiled appreciatively, she already liked this guy "I think she will be happy for you, you seem to make Megan happy, and that's important to me." Peter blushed "Thanks, I hope she will." Megan squeezed his knee. She was proud of him- in one evening he'd easily won over her parents. They continued to talk until Joan announced that she would have to go home, because she had an appointment the next day, David also decided to give Megan and Peter some time alone.

Joan hugged her daughter "Bye, darling." "Bye Mom, have a safe drive." "Yes, I will." Joan then went to, although a bit hesitant, hug Peter "It was nice to see you again, Peter, take good care of her." Peter nodded "I will, bye Joan." Meanwhile David enveloped his daughter in a big hug "Goodbye, little one. Stay in touch." Megan kissed his cheek "I will definitely and you should get an apartment soon." He grinned "Will do, ma'am." Megan laughed "Good, alright bye Dad." Then he hugged Peter and patted his shoulder "Bye, Peter, you better take good care of my little girl." he said the last bit a little dangerously, Peter swallowed nervously "Of course." David chuckled "Bye, Peter." "Bye David."

Joan and David left the apartment and each went after a quick goodbye to their respective car.

Megan and Peter decided to go to bed and try to sleep some, as they had to work the next day.

"Goodnight Peter," Megan said as she crawled under the covers and snuggled herself to him. "Goodnight Megan," he answered and kissed the top of her head. Soon they fell asleep- it had been a long and exhausting day.

She woke up several times in the night, wondering if she had only been dreaming, but when Peter woke too and told her that her father indeed had been at her apartment, she couldn't stop smiling, though she was still unsure how she would tell Lacey. She had planned to tell Lacey over lunch, that she and Peter were together, but she didn't know how Lacey would take it, when she told her that her grandfather was still alive, she was only twelve and she didn't want to burden her little girl unnecessarily.

Because Peter had promised his sisters to meet them for breakfast and didn't have to be at the office that early, Megan drove to work alone, but not before kissing him goodbye and wishing him a good time.

Peter arrived at the little bistro where he was supposed to meet his sisters and was instantly swept into hugs by his sisters.

"Man, you must have missed me." he chuckled. Libby slapped his arm "Of course we have, you practically never call." "Sorry, I've been busy, especially these past days." Diane nodded "Alright, then let's sit down." They caught up with each other while eating, when Nancy dropped the question they all had wanted to ask Peter. "So, Peter, any news to tell us? Are you finally seeing someone?" Inwardly they all prepared themselves for another clear no, but what was that, was their little brother blushing? "You always get straight to the point, don't you Nanc?" Nancy rolled her eyes "Don't evade the question." Peter chuckled "Alright, and as a matter of fact I'm indeed seeing someone." His sisters squealed "Oh my gosh Peter, that's great, what's her name?" Libby asked excitedly, Peter laughed "Whoa, slow down you three. Her name's Megan." "And?" Nancy pressed "And we work together." Diane suddenly spoke up "Oh, is she the one, who was with you, when we told you about Lizzie?" Peter nodded "Yeah, that's her and speaking of work, I really have to go." "Already?" Libby asked "Anyways, you have to introduce us soon, maybe bring her to the next family dinner?" Peter nodded "We'll see, but don't you dare to grill her for future plans, am I clear?" he said in his best cop voice. "Yes, Sir!" Nancy mock saluted. They quickly said goodbye and let Peter drive to work.

When Peter arrived at the morgue he saw Megan and Kate, apparently arguing over something.

"Megan, I told you, you were off the case! It's a high priority case and the parents want that it remains a private matter!" she explained angrily.

"Oh, so you think I can't handle a high priority case? When have I ever not taken my job seriously?" Megan exclaimed, clearly pissed that she was off the case, but she was not giving up this easily.

"This is not the point. The parents want to keep it private, don't you understand that the press would love to write an article about the murdered daughter of Philly's most famous hotel owner? The case has to be handled strictly confidential. I'm not gonna say it again, you're off the case, am I clear?"

Megan just rolled her eyes "Fine, but then tell me Dr. Murphy, what am I allowed to work on?!"

Kate sighed "Right now there's nothing for you to do except if there's any paperwork left, if not, then why don't you just take a break and relax? I think you could use one"

"I don't need a break!" Megan said angrily, while glaring at her boss. Kate raised her eyebrow at that and looked at her as if to emphasize her point, which annoyed Megan even more.

Megan just swore under her breath and left the room. At the door she met Peter.

"Hey Megs, what's going on? You look pissed." Peter asked. Megan just snorted "Kate took me off the case, 'cause it's a high priority one - as if I'm unable to handle a case like that! She told me to take a break," she said still angry at Kate. Peter took her hands in his "Maybe she's right, you always work so hard, you deserve a break, even you need to relax sometimes." Megan glared at him "So you're taking her side? I do not need a break, thanks a lot!" she angrily took her hands out of his and started to leave, when Peter stopped her "Look, I know, you don't want to hear this, but I really think you should take a break, you could spend more time with your dad, just think about it, okay? And now I'll go before we say anything we might regret." he said before walking away, now also pissed, giving Megan some space.

Please review and tell me what you think! I hate writing fights - was that one okay? :)