(Rory had been away from the spa for a few days, but it was now Sunday and she was more than grateful to be back at work after being at a funeral for a family member. She had just gotten done with her swim, changed into her work clothes, and walked up to the front desk to see if she had any clients book for her yet. While she was looking at the schedule, Steve had quietly walked up behind her)

"Where have you been, Rory?"-Steve

(she jumped about a foot in the air, then turned around and hugged her co-worker whom she hadn't seen for about eight days)

"Hey, Steve! How are you doing? I thought that you would be gone by now, hun."-Rory

"I was about to leave, then I saw you at the desk and had to stop by and see how you have been feeling the past few days. You weren't on the schedule on a day that you were normally supposed to work and it worried me a little bit. So where have you been?"-Steve

"Finn, or Logan didn't tell you while you were at Flawless?"-Rory

"No, fill me in here."-Steve

"Don't get too excited I was gone for a fun reason. My great grandmother passed away after being sick for about a month and a half. The funeral was on Wednesday. But the location was out of town so Finn, and I left on Tuesday and didn't get back until late Thursday evening."- Rory

(Steve hugged her because he knew that she was trying to hold it together due to being at work. He also remembered from their first massage visit that she wasn't an emotional person very often but when she was it drained her more than one could imagine. He didn't press her for more information she would talk when she was ready. So for now they just shared a hug and he politely but swiftly changed the topic into something she would enjoy more)

"Did you and Finn get around to your date yet, or did you decide to postpone it until this weekend due to the funeral and other work engagements?"-Steve

"Actually we decided to take this Friday off. Traveling did take a lot out of us. But we were wondering if you and Logan would want to join us for a corn maze then Freight Fest later on this month or early October?"-Rory

(he looks deep in thought for a few moments but Rory knows that she has won him over with the mere mention of Freight Fest)

"Of course, I would love to. Logan may be a different story though, for you know how he is with scary rides."-Steve

(they laugh, because unlike the three of them, Logan really didn't have a spot for overly gory rides nor haunted houses. But he would be more than willing to join in on the corn maze for that would be a night filled with fun, camp fires, hot apple cider and good company which is what the four of them were in desperate need of)

"Is the maze far away or is it the one that you and Finn indulged in last year?"-Steve

"The same as last year. The only thing that changed is the time. We are thinking of doing it early in the afternoon say around three. The weather is supposed to be a bit cooler that day, around the mid 60s for the high. So, it would be advisable to dress in layers or bring a jacket. Anyway, how has work been going? Did you get any clients so far today?"-Rory

"That sounds like a good idea, Rory. Work has been a little slow that's why I planned on leaving early. Someone actually booked with me just before you got to the front desk, so I have a client later on, but for right now I'm just going to continue talking to you. I feel like we have a lot to catch up on."-Steve

"Sounds like a good plan to me."-Rory

(they talk for about another half an hour, until his client showed up. Their shifts end and the two of them decide to surprise Finn and Logan back are his house. The four of them really did get along and they felt that the group needed some time to spend together outside of work. The two of them had just walked into the house. Rory walks over to her boyfriend of four years)

"Good afternoon baby. How was your day?"-Rory

"It was alright, a few unhappy clients with some of the black and white photo shoots we did last weekend but we promised them a few re-shoot dates and they were happy with that outcome so everything worked out. I missed you though."-Finn (kisses her gently on the lips)

"Awww, I missed you too. I brought a surprise home. I hope that's alright."-Rory

"Of course it is. What is it?'-Finn

"Well it is more of a who. Come on out."-Rory

(Steve walks out and they do their man hug that they have. The two men had met at Rory's birthday party about two years before and like Logan instantly got along and formed a tight bond. It had been about a month since the two of them had time to spend together due to different work schedules and other events going on in their lives.)

"Hey man, how's it going?"-Steve

"Better now that I have my three favorite people in one area for once. I'm guessing you guys worked the same shift again?"-Finn

"Yep, we finally worked it out that way. Then she suggested that I come over for a few drinks then out to the club for a good time with the group."-Steve

"That sounds like a wicked good idea. Why don't I go get Logan from the office, so he is aware of the plans then we can all get prepared and head out."-Finn

"Sounds good."-Steve

(he heads back to the office that the two of them share so they don't spend all their time at the shop)

"Hey, Logan. Steve's here. Why don't you save that project and come out?"-Finn

"Sure thing man. Thanks for grabbing me I didn't intend to spend so much time back here."-Logan

(he heads out with Finn, to see Steve as well and join in on the conversation)

"How do you feel about going clubbing this evening. Enjoying a few drinks the four of us, having a good time away from work and stress."-Steve

"Seems like a good idea except."-Logan

"Don't even Logan. Not tonight. I still need to discuss that with Rory before the three of us even begin to speak of it here. Okay?"-Finn

"Fine. Let's get changed and ready to go then."-Logan

(the group starts to head to their separate rooms to get prepared for the evening then they all stop and looked at one another.)

"Did anyone call Hermione to join us. Or do you think that's a bad idea?"-Finn

"If Rory wanted her there she would have invited her. They are still getting along great but I think that this time Rory just wants to spend time with us not her. Let's go."-Steve

(they once again head to their rooms and get dressed in similar outfits. Dark khakis and a dark blue shirt for Finn because he knew that was Rory's favorite color on him. Logan in light khakis with a black shirt, and Steve finishing it off in black khakis and a white button up top that made him look rather handsome. Rory decided on her favorite little black dress that flattered her figure in all the right places and had a hint of lace that Finn loved seeing on her. She added black high heels a hint of make up and had just grabbed her purse and headed out of her room when her boys did the same thing.)

"We do have a knack for leaving rooms at the same time don't we baby? You look stunning by the way."-Finn

(she kisses him a little passionately but didn't get too carried away in front of everyone) "Thanks honey. You look rather handsome yourself."-Rory

"Shall we leave then? I figured I would just drive Logan and I and you the two of you could ride together. How does that sound?'-Steve

"Sounds great. See you at the club then."-Rory

(Steve and Logan head out to Drink the night club, while Rory and Finn stay behind for a few minutes)

"Are we going to talk about this before we get to the bar. Or avoid it like we normally do, Finn?"-Rory

"Let's get this over with then."-Finn

(the two of the sit down and plan to have this problem at least for this evening taken care of that way that should guarantee having a well deserved good time instead of fighting.)