Title: Future possibilities
author: Cindy Ryan
notes and summary: See part one
Nearly two hours later Lucy and Wyatt were in Christopher's office at Mason Industries. Lucy smiled gratefully at Jiya as she was handed a Starbucks to go coffee cup.
"Thank you."Lucy acknowledged as Rufus closed the door and took a seat next to Jiya.
"You're welcome. I remembered you mentioning you liked mocha vanilla."The tech replied. "Thought you could use it."
Lucy took a sip of the hot sweet liquid and closed her eyes briefly. Her body was aching from the accident and explosion. On top of that her mind was reeling from Wyatt's kiss. They hadn't had a chance to talk about it or each had avoided talking about it since arriving back at Mason. If Lucy was fair there really hadn't been time ironically between them being checked over at the infirmary on arrival back at Mason and then getting ushered into Christopher's office.
"This room has been swept for listening devices so it's safe to talk here."Denise said beginning the briefing. "SFPD Is reporting the truck was stolen from Oakland three weeks ago."
"Not a shock."Rufus muttered sarcastically.
"I want to know how they found us in the first place."Wyatt stated as he stood by the right wall each word clipped in anger.
"Phones are easy to track if you know what you're doing."Jiya offered.
"New phones for everyone should be here by tonight."Denise said with a nod. "Wyatt for the time being Homeland Security will be giving you a rental. Your truck will be replaced."
"What's our next move?"Wyatt asked.
"Continue with our original plan."Denise stated as she leaned her folded hands on the surface of the desk. "Clearly we've made somebody nervous."
"Is there somewhere I can stay for a few days?"Lucy asked Denise. "I don't have the energy to keep up a cover story with my mother. Especially after the accident she'll see the bruises..."
"I can arrange a hotel room for you."Denise replied.
"Thank you."Lucy said quietly.
"We could use the hotel as a base of operations too."Wyatt suggested. "We're not going to be able to work here; too many ears."
"Good idea."Denise affirmed. "I'll get a couple rooms."
"I have some Mason related work to my real paycheck job to do."Jiya said as she stood."Okay if I go?"
"Yes and Jiya I was sorry to hear about your apartment. We'll get that restored also."Denise responded.
"Thanks."The tech said with a nod as she left.
"How about everyone meet at the hotel at four this afternoon?"Denise ordered. "We'll regroup then."
"Okay."Rufus replied with a nod as he left the office.
Wyatt and Lucy followed Lucy still holding the coffee Jiya had brought. They walked down the hall to the exit in companionable silence.
"I need to do some clothes shopping."Lucy said breaking the silence. "Since I'm not going back to my mother's any time soon...I'll see you at four."
"Lucy."Wyatt called halting the historian a few feet from the exit.
Lucy turned to face Wyatt and he closed the space between them.
"What happened earlier...wasn't an in the moment thing."Wyatt began quietly.
"I know."Lucy acknowledged with a nod.
Wyatt stepped closer his right hand reaching up and caressing Lucy's right cheek. She swallowed hard as she felt her heart rate pick up. After a very brief internal debate Lucy leaned into Wyatt's caress. She heard him sigh and met his gaze.
"I want to pursue whatever this is between us."Wyatt said softly. "I just don't want to wreck it before we have a chance."
Lucy moved so they were over to the right side of the corridor and out of the way of foot traffic. Once there they remained close together Wyatt's right hand lingered on her right arm. Lucy wanted to believe him; she really did. The kiss earlier she couldn't deny the chemistry. They were still getting to know each other; still forming a friendship.
"Wyatt..."Lucy began.
"I know this seems fast...but after what happened today...you were important to me before that...just took my head awhile to get there...to get my heart out of the past."
"What about Jessica?"Lucy asked though she didn't really want to know if she was honest with herself. "Ever since you found out about time travel..."
"I'll always love her."Wyatt responded his voice barely above a whisper. "I still want to bring her killer to justice...but meeting Elizabeth...gave me the push I guess I needed to move on...or start to."
Lucy reached up with her left hand and rested it on the back of Wyatt's neck pulling him closer. She kissed him briefly once then it quickly became two. Wyatt murmured her name before deepening the third kiss. When they finally came up for air Lucy rested her forehead against his.
"I want this to work too."Lucy said quietly.
Wyatt reached for Lucy's right hand entwining their fingers. He squeezed her hand before leaning in for one more kiss.
"Come on, I'll walk you to your car."Wyatt offered as he stepped away and led them to the exit.
Lucy smiled and they left Mason industries. She didn't miss the fact that Wyatt didn't let go of her hand. If this was the beginning Lucy couldn't wait to see what was in store for them.