Title: Movie Night

Rating: K

Plot: The team has some downtime. It's time to introduce our lovely inventor to some good ol' British film.

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A/N - I know movie nights have been written several times in several ways, I just couldn't help adding one more. Call it my birthday gift to myself (Yes, shameless self promotion). This is likely the last one for a while - well, unless I miraculously finish one other that I've been working on. Finals are fast approaching and I am SO not ready.

Helena was in the kitchen preparing a glass of wine for her and Myka when Claudia came bounding up behind her. The hacker was bouncing in place, her excitement was causing her to nearly vibrate. Her eyes were sparkling and a huge grin stretched ear to ear.

"I can't wait H.G. You're going to love this movie!" She was speaking so quickly her words came tumbling out.

"Have you been in Myka's twizzlers again?" Helena asked her, thinking it must be sugar overload causing the girls palpable excitement.

"Nope, I just know you'll get this movie! I thought of you when I picked it out. British humor and all." The last said in a poor imitation of a snooty British accent.

"You need help in here?" Myka said, sidling up behind Helena. "Hey, Claud," she greeted.

Helena turned and handed the glass of Côtes du Rhône to the woman, smiling softly in greeting. "Miss Donovan was imparting how much I will like this film. "

"You will!" Claudia reaffirmed, "let's go."

Ten minutes later everyone were situating themselves comfortably in the living room.

Helena looked around the room. Myka had her stash of twizzlers in her lap. She was sitting just far enough away to prevent Helena from reaching over to steal a piece. She'd have to rectify that as soon as the lights dimmed.

Pete was in the recliner and had surrounded himself with popcorn, nerds (Whatever those were), various drinks, and the remote. Ever the kid she thought.

Claudia had taken a space on the floor and was using the coffee table to hold her soda and popcorn.

Artie was out, Helena assumed at the warehouse. He was spending far more time than normal there. She did not allow herself to think why that might be.

That left Leena, she came in bearing a platter of cookies and a small plate. She placed the plate on Pete's lap and dolled out half a dozen cookies for him. He immediately stuffed three in his mouth, "Shank dou."

Leena placed the platter on the table and sank into a nearby chair. "Lights." She said looking at Pete.

He rubbed the crumbs from his hands onto the front of his shirt he clapped them together twice, causing the lights to go off. He hit play on the remote and settled back stuffing popcorn into his mouth at an alarming rate. Helena wondered if the poor boy would choke on a kernel.

After the FBI warning flashed by, something she was told was standard now; soon the opening scene filled the screen.

Rolling green hills and a castle turret appeared. A man dressed in a white tunic with a red stripe bisecting the chest and a large gold crown on his head was speaking to a soldier with a terrible French accent. Another man was behind him making some ridiculous clacking sound. He looked to be using coconut shells of all things.

"What is this?"

"Monte Python and the Holy Grail. It's a classic." Claudia spoke without taking her eyes from the screen.

If Pete was already laughing, this was going to be a long night. Well, if she was forced to endure this movie she wanted something out of it. She slipped closer to Myka and stole a piece of her licorice, eliciting a frown from the other woman.

Ninety minutes later the credits were rolling and Helena was still laughing. "Tis but a scratch." She crowed. "Thank you Claudia, this was a jolly good time."

"Uh-oh H.G., don't get all crazy on us now," the redhead was trying not to laugh.

"It was brilliant!" her said, eyes sparkling with mirth.

"I knew you'd like it!"

"I did indeed. Are there more of these movie types?" She asked hopefully.

I think we should start with Ab Fab next." Myka said. She had watched Helena during the film far more than the movie itself. She found her more entertaining than the on screen antics. She had never seen her look so carefree or laughing as much as she had tonight. Relaxed Helena was not seen much by anyone other that her, and it was a sight to behold. She noticed Pete and Leena trading amused looks.

"Ab Fab, what is this? Is it British comedy as well?"

"Absolutely Fabulous, it's a T.V. show that aired in the UK. I've got all the EPs on my laptop, I'll set it up on the ROKU so you can watch it whenever you like." The tech said as she looked between the women.

"Very well, I'll be waiting." Looking at Myka, "Can I take your wine glass?"

"I'll help you." Myka took a stack of dishes and headed toward the kitchen. Helena collected the remaining dishes and followed her.

"So, it appears you enjoyed yourself." Myka said as she started the water running in the sink. "Can you hand me the dish soap?" Looking at the raven-haired woman, she couldn't contain a smirk.

"You know, Myka" she started, a small grin of her own appearing, "teasing me about the dish soap will get you nowhere."

"Oh, but Helena, I think it will get me everywhere."