Later that Evening…..

The Team had each eaten twice their body weight in Shellfish, and washed it down with lots of beer. And now, all were feeling no pain.

Eventually, Alexx looked at her watch “Oh, I got to get home to my kids”.

They all looked at their watches and realized the time. And that the waiters wanted to close down an hour ago.

“See you all Monday”, Speed and Eric chorused, as they “helped” (See: staggered) each other out the door. The others said their goodbyes and “See you Mondays” and then Calliegh and Horatio were alone.

“Split a cab?” Calliegh suggested.

“Sounds good”. said Horatio.

They got to Calliegh’s place first. Horatio lived a couple streets over, so he paid the Cabbie off, intending to walk home. It was a pleasant night.

As Horatio walked Calliegh to her front door, he spoke up. “I had a good time tonight”.

Calliegh smiled up at him “So did I”.

They got to the front door and paused.

“Calliegh”, Horatio stopped, trying to word this well. Calliegh pulled out her keys and waited, looking at him.

“Calleigh, would you like to go to dinner with me next Saturday?” he asked.

Calliegh smiled. He finally got it out. “I would love that, Horatio.”

Horatio smiled back. Inside, he was cheering . Though he’d never let anyone know that.