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And as always, everything's up for interpretation.
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Warehouse
Ryan: *knocks on door*
Armando: *opens door* Yes?
Ryan: Willy's been arrested.
Armando: *stares at Ryan*
Ryan: His wife was an acomplice so she'll be serving time as well.
Armando: What about Els-
Ryan: You're listed as next of kin.
Armando: *smiles*
Ryan: She's with Child Services right now but they'll get you to fill out the paperwork.
Armando: Thank you sir. Thank you so much. *shakes Ryan's hand*
Ryan: Not a problem.
Armando: You have...No idea how much this means to me.
Ryan: Well maybe you can get your life straightened out now.
Armando: I will.
Ryan: Good luck.
Armando: *nods* Thank you.
Ryan: *walks away*
Near Hummer
Lilly: So how did it go?
Ryan: I think he'll be all right.
Lilly: So I guess this is what the job's all about, huh.
Ryan: One part of it.
Lilly: He looked so happy over there.
Ryan: Well for a long time he was the one who got screwed and now he's going to be the one breathing freely.
Lilly: Not all stories have a happy ending you know.
Speed: *walks over* No, but it makes us stronger.
Lilly: *looks at Speed*
Speed: You guys did well.
Lilly: I'd say all in a day's work but this doesn't just feel like a job anymore.
Speed: It's not supposed to. It's not just a paycheck.
Lilly: *nods* Well I'll see you guys back at the lab. *leaves*
Ryan: Thanks for letting me run with it.
Speed: You're a good CSI.
Ryan: Just a good one?
Speed: Don't push it.
Ryan: *nods* ...*lowers head* Um...I realize you're probably going to beat the crap out of me and this probably isn't the best place to bring it up but...*lifts head* This case made me think about everything I have and don't have and well, all the things I take for gr-
Speed: Just get to the point.
Ryan: Lori and I are getting pretty serious.
Speed: Serious as in R-Rated stuff or something like fifth date.
Ryan: She's actually staying at my place.
Speed: So all of the above.
Ryan: None.
Speed: *nods*
Ryan: She's staying with me because she's waiting for a flight out of Miami but...We always have so much fun when we're together.
Speed: And you call that serious.
Ryan: I'm not really sure
what to call it. We're just happy when we're together.
Speed: Well I'm glad the case shed some light on...Whatever wasn't well-lit before. So I'll see you tomorrow.
Ryan: Yeah.
Speed: *walks away*
Ryan's condo, 7pm
Ryan: *walks in*
Lori: *runs over* You have to see this.
Ryan: What am I seeing?
Lori: *smiles, grabs Ryan's hand* Come on.
Balcony
Ryan: What am I looking at?
Lori: Those two people are totally making out on the beach.
Ryan: Most people would call this an invasion of privacy.
Lori: Yeah but look at that big wave.
Ryan: *looks at ocean*
Ocean slams into ground, two people are soaked
Lori: *laughs* I've seen that happen to five people. You'd think people wouldn't sit so close to the tide but they never seem to learn.
Ryan: *stares at Lori* I guess not.
Lori: *looks at Ryan* Have fun at work?
Ryan: Yeah.
Lori: *smiles* I made something for you.
Ryan: You did?
Lori: Mhm. Come on. *grabs Ryan*
Kitchen
Lori: *hands over cupcake*
Ryan: What's this?
Lori: Yours.
Ryan: Why does it have a candle in it?
Lori: It's your birthday tomorrow. I thought I'd get you something but seeing as I don't have money, this seemed appropriate.
Ryan: It's...Lovely.
Lori: Make a wish.
Ryan: *staring at candle* Alright.
Lori: *smiling*
Ryan: *blows out candle*
Lori: What did you wish for?
Ryan: I can't say or it won't come true.
Lori: *rolls eyes* You don't actually believe in that stuff do you?
Ryan: *places cupcake on table* Lori, have you found any flights out of here?
Lori: I looked online today.
Ryan: And?
Lori: There isn't anything available for the next week.
Ryan: You said that last week.
Lori: The airport blew up. Why, you wanted me out of here? Because I can find a hotel.
Ryan: I thought you didn't have money.
Lori: Right.
Ryan: You can stay, don't worry.
Lori: *hugs Ryan* Thanks.
Ryan: No problem.
Lori: *lets go* So what's on TV tonight?
Ryan: I haven't checked.
Lori: I heard there was this crime show on about a bunch of people solving crimes. Sounds uber fun!
Ryan: *laughs* I bet.
Lori: Come on mister CSI guy, you should be interested in that kind of thing.
Ryan: Well once you do it all day, seeing it on TV kind of takes the fun out of it.
Lori: I bet I can solve the crime before you can.
Ryan: Doubtful.
Lori: Ooh is that a wager?
Ryan: You don't have money.
Lori: *laughs* Somehow that keeps comin' up.
Ryan: *sits on couch, turns on TV* Well then maybe you'll have some by the end of the show.
Lori: *sits on couch*
Ryan: OH! The Exorcist is on!
Lori: NO! No, Ryan come on.
Ryan: Hey this is way better.
Lori: No, Ryan this movie freaks me out.
Ryan: Oh I didn't know that.
Lori: I told you that three days ago.
Ryan: You'll have to get over your fear of it someday.
Lori: No way. Little girls with spinning heads are creepy.
Ryan: Oh look, the armoir is coming toward the mom on its own!
Lori: *hides head in Ryan's chest* Come on, it's not funny.
Ryan: OH EW! Her head just twisted half way!
Lori: RYAN!
Ryan: *laughing*
Lori: *hiding face* Please turn it off.
Ryan: No way. You're going to sit through this.
Lori: You're mean.
Ryan: Alright fine, I'll change it. *clicks button* Happy?
Lori: *lifts head* Oh thank God. A fabric softener commerical with puppies.
Ryan: They could be posessed puppies.
Lori: *slaps Ryan*
Three hours later
Ryan: *looks at watch* Whoa, I have work tomorrow.
Lori: *sigh* Don't go.
Ryan: I have to go to work.
Lori: No...I'm comfy. Don't get up.
Ryan: I can't sleep on the couch.
Lori: Sure you can.
Ryan: Sitting up?
Lori: Hey horses can sleep standing up.
Ryan: I'm not a horse. *stands*
Lori: *stands* Okay but I'm not tired.
Ryan: You look tired.
Lori: You made me watch a scary movie. I'm not tired.
Ryan: You hid your face and it was only two minutes.
Lori: That's all it took.
Ryan: I never pegged you to be scared of anything.
Lori: *shrugs* Guess it just never came up.
Ryan: Okay well I'm going to bed.
Lori: I'll be out here. I'll try not to run up your electric bill too much.
Ryan: Thanks. *walks into bedroom, shuts door*
Lori: *sits on couch*
TBC.................
