Jesse and Krystal's evening was going rather smoothly. The meal at the restaurant had been delicious. So much so that Krystal asked for some of the recipes. The Onion soup was truly amazing, but that was one recipe the chef would not divulge.

Jesse was laughing as they left; offering Krystal his arm before they crossed the street to the art centre.

"I didn't take you out so you could steal ideas from the competition." he joked.

Krystal leaned into his side and gave him a flirty grin.

"Hmm, so why did you take me out?" she asked, the wine making her a little more forward than usual.

"I asked you out, for your wonderful company, dazzling wit… and beautiful smile." said Jesse, his voice softening as he said the last few words.

Krystal bit her lip coyly at the compliment. She was feeling like a school girl on her first date.

They crossed the road and stopped by the path that wound through the sculpture garden to the art centre, spotlighted by an overhead streetlamp.

"Well it was a wonderful meal." said Krystal slowly, taking Jesse's hand in hers.

"It was." said Jesse, blinking nervously as he stared back at Krystal and then he laughed. "God this is ridiculous." he groan.

He blew out a big breath and stepped closer to Krystal. Krystal smiled back as Jesse lent forward to plant a gentle kiss on her lips. Krystal took a step closer still and returned the kiss; wrapping her arms around him as his own arms encircled her waist.

As they pulled apart, Krystal rested her forehead against his.

"It's about time!" she said still grinning.

"Mmm hmm." agreed Jesse.

Suddenly his phone rang. Jesse recognised the number, this was going to be police business and it must be important if they were calling so late.

He apologised to Krystal and then brought the phone up to his ear.

"Hello Chief Hubbard… Governor Garret! Yes… Yes I heard about the riots… That's good to hear… Four days wasn't it? I bet the facility is a mess… but why are you contacting me? Do the Llanview authorities need assistance with the clean-up?" Jesse smiled guiltily at Krystal, embarrassed about a work call ruining their moment but then his face dropped as the governor dropped his bombshell. "He's what..? How did that happen, it was a high security facility! Why didn't you contact me sooner... Okay,okay, I'm on it! Just tell me do you have any idea how long he has been on the run?"

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