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West Miami apartment, 5am
Lori: *frowning, opens door*
Tom: Why did I just get kicked off my case?
Lori: *closes robe, ties it* Do you know what time it is?
Tom: This has something to do with why you're working at the club, doesn't it.
Lori: It's 5 in the morning, Thomas. I'm going back to bed. *pushes door*
Tom: *places hand on door* I saw Horatio's Hummer out back last night.
Lori: You were spying on the club?
Tom: I spent 2 years watching you before we met.
Lori: *lifts brows*
Tom: ...I can't believe I just said that outloud.
Lori: *punches Tom's arm*
Tom: OW.
Lori: *walks away*
Tom: *steps in, shuts door* You're not really stripping.
Lori: Oh yes I am.
Tom: *crosses arms*
Lori: *drops robe*
Tom: *blinks*
Lori: See? It's easy.
Tom: *turns around, stares at wall* Um...I think there's more to it than just...
that.
Lori: Really.
Tom: Lori, but the robe back on.
Lori: *smiles* But it's so cute seeing you all flustered and uncomfortable.
Tom: I'm a married man.
Lori: I like married men.
Tom: *frowns* What I'm trying to say is, I don't think my wife would appreciate it.
Lori: *puts on robe, ties it*
Tom: *turns around* Horatio's got you working for him.
Lori: Oooh so smart. Now I have to kill you.
Tom: Why are you helping him?
Lori: *shrugs* I have a heart of gold.
Tom: *stares at Lori*
Lori: I wanted to help.
Tom: And the thrill of exciting men has nothing to do with it.
Lori: *rolls eyes*
Tom: You should be concentrating on your family, not your career as an undercover puppet for the PD.
Lori: If you had the opportunity to help save the people that were falling into the same life you were forced into, wouldn't you take it?
Tom: I guess it depends what your priorities are.
Lori: *lies on couch, covers self with blanket* You can go now. I have a child to pick up in a few hours and I need to finish my beauty sleep.
Tom: *sigh*
Biscayne Park, house, 7am
Anni: Brook! Breakfast!
Brook: *runs over, jumps into chair*
Tom: *walks in*
Anni: Hey, where were you?
Tom: Went to work and found out I'm off my case because of some investigation Horatio's heading.
Anni: He can do that?
Tom: IAB pulled the plug, they aren't saying why.
Anni: *nods*
Tom: Anyway, I'm here until I get called in. *wraps arms around Anni's waist* How's your morning been?
Anni: *smiles* I'll let you know when I fully awaken.
Tom: *kisses Anni*
Anni: Mm, I'm getting there now.
Tom: *smiles*
Brook: *throws bowl of oatmeal*
Bowl smashes into floor
Tom: *looks at Brook*
Anni: She's been doing that all morning. Cranky.
Tom: *walks over to Brook, picks her up* You being cranky for Mommy?
Brook: *smiles*
Tom: *laughs* Thought so.
Brook: *wraps arms around Tom*
Tom: You want me to make you some breakfast?
Brook: *nods*
Tom: Okay.
Anni: I've been shunned.
Tom: Hey she eats your food 98% of the time, it's my turn.
Anni: *smiles* Fine. You can be Mommy today. I'm going to run a bath and read a book all day.
Tom: Have at it.
Anni: Great! *runs*
Tom: *smiles*
Brook: *grabs at stove*
Tom: Hey, I don't think so. *grabs Brook's hand*
Brook: *frowns*
Tom: *kisses Brook's fingers* Mwah!
Brook: *giggles*
Tom: *smiling*
Empire State Building, office, 9am
Scott: *sips coffee, staring at television*
Steph: *staring out window* How come Dom's gotta stay home?
Scott: Your mother's spending the day with him.
Steph: *jumps down from ledge*
Scott: *places cup on desk* I have to head to a meeting, so I want you to stay here.
Steph: *nods*
Scott: You can watch TV or play on the computer but
don't let anyone in and keep the window closed. Understand?
Steph: Yes Daddy.
Scott: Good. *kisses top of Steph's head*
Steph: *smiles*
Scott: *walks away, shuts door*
Steph: *jumps into chair, grabs mouse*
TBC......................................