AN: I don't own LWD

#20 Poker

When Derek and Casey got married they made a pact to go on a vacation together once a year together. This pact was very important because both of them had very busy careers that often left them on different schedules.

This year it was Derek's turn to pick the place and he chose to take them to Las Vegas. When the two arrived in Las Vegas they were greeted by an overwhelming surge of people and extreme heat. It was a sweltering 108 degrees with strong humidity. Casey had studied the weather and everything about Las Vegas like the keener she was and made Derek and her come prepared. Both of them were wearing shorts and t-shirts, and had plenty of summer appropriate clothing.

When Derek and Casey arrived at the hotel, both of them wanted different things. Casey wanted to go to the pool while Derek wanted to go to the casinos. "Derek the point of these vacations is that we are together." Casey said pointedly. "Ok, then come to the casinos with me." Derek said with a smirk. Casey sighed, "Fine! Go to the casino, I'm going swimming. Can we at least meet for dinner?" "Sure honey, we can meet back here at 6. Okay?" Derek asked. "Sounds good." Casey replied with a smile. Derek kissed her cheek and headed out the door, and Casey went to get changed.

Casey went down to the pool in a red, one piece with cutouts in the sides. She was a little disappointed that Derek wouldn't see her new bathing suit, but she was excited to cool off.

The pool was incredible; it was large and had a huge fountain that created a waterfall into the pool. Casey quickly dipped into the pool and floated around, she went around the fountain and floated around for a while. One of the pool waitresses came over and she ordered a pina colada. Suddenly she felt someone grab her shoulder. "Excuse me I'm married," she started to say as she turned around. When she turned around, she came face to face with Derek. "Well your husband is a lucky man." Derek replied with a smirk. "Derek! What are you doing here?" Casey asked with surprise and complete delight on her face." "You were right, this vacation is about us together. I just wanted to be with you. Plus you look way too hot in that bathing suit, and I needed to make sure everyone knew that you were taken." He finished. Casey smirked, "Were you jealous?" Derek blushed, and Casey finished, "You have nothing to be jealous about, I am yours, you are mine and nothing makes me happier." She replied, squeezing his face with her fingers and kissing him on the lips.

That night, both of them got all dressed up for a nice dinner, Casey in a black, quarter sleeve , lacy dress, and Derek in a suit and tie. The diner was delicious and the two had a great time. On the way back to the hotel from the restaurant, they passed a casino. Casey tugged on Derek's sleeve, "Let's go in." She said softly. Derek raised his eyebrows at her, "Yeah?" He asked with a smirk. Casey bit her lip and nodded at him.

When they entered the casino, they were surrounded by a whole environment completely foreign to them. There were seas of people, laughing, cheering, sighing. There was the sounds of slot machines, rolling dice, spinning wheels, tellers, the smell of cigarette smoke filled the air.

As soon as Derek saw the Poker tables, his eyes lit up. He looked at Casey and then pulled them to one of the tables. Derek sat right down and immediately started getting into the game, Derek had always been great at poker.

After a while of playing Derek was still doing great. Casey was fascinated watching him play. His poker face, his intense stare, his game strategies, and the fact that Casey knew he was doing good by the slightest quiver in Derek's lip. Casey had no idea what was happening because she didn't understand poker what so ever, but she thought that Derek was doing well.

Eventually a crowd started surrounding their poker table. Casey was getting more confused yet intrigued. "That's it!" The teller said cleaning up the cards, and handing Derek many chips. Derek walked away with a smirk, and Casey trailing close behind.

"Derek what happened? Derek what happened? Tell me!" Casey begged tugging on her arm. "Relax Space Case, I'll tell you, but not here." He replied pulling her into a deserted hallway. "Ok tell me now!" Casey demanded. "Casey we just one 1 million dollars!" Derek exclaimed with a huge smile. Casey was stunned, "What?! Are you kidding me! That's amazing!" She squealed, pulling him into a big hug.

The pair collected their winnings, and flew home, waiting to save their money for next years vacation.