Date for Marissa and Butch

[Butch O'Neal]

*Having the night off Butch was at a loss as what to do. Marissa was at Safe House working V and Doc Jane had gone off to the penthouse. He starts to think about life before Marissa and the brotherhood. He remembers the best little restaurant near his old neighborhood and decides to see if Marissa would be free to grab a meal. he hops in the truck and heads to Safe House calling Marissa on the way to meet him outside.

[Marissa O'Neal]

She flipped her hair to the side and put the phone to her ear. "Hello, Nallum" She smiled and walked to her office turning on the lights as she entered. "To what do I owe this unexpected call?"

[Butch O'Neal]

*Smiling as she answers the phone, I love the sound of her voice.* Hey baby I thought maybe we could go have a meal together at this great little restaurant in my old neighborhood. The food is out of this world ad I would love to share a little of my past with you.

[Marissa O'Neal]

She looked down at her watch and tilted her head. Sighing she shook her head. "Well...I guess it would be okay. The doggen have everything under control here, and I could be gone for a little while."

She stood and grabbed her bag, starting toward the foyer. She closed and locked her office with a smile. "I'll meet you outside." Hanging up the phone, she told Lois that she would be back in a little while and to call if she needed anything.

Once outside she looked up at the stars and smiled as she heard the Escalade pull up. Turned and waved to Butch.

[Butch O'Neal]

*He leans over the seat and opens the door for her* Hey baby how is my favorite girl tonight? I hope hungry. *kissing her soft sweet lips after she is in has her seat belt fastened and the door shut* Damn you are a beautiful female and I am so lucky you are mine. *Taking off and head to the best little place I know to eat outside the mansion*

[Marissa O'Neal]

She placed her hand on his cheek as he kissed her and smiled. "Oh I don't know, I believe I'm pretty lucky myself."

She looked down to her stomach as she heard it rumble and laughed, "I think I am hungry. What kind of food is at this place you're taking me?"

[Butch O'Neal]

They have a variety of good stuff there is spaghetti, lasagna, liver and onions, beef manhattans, fired chicken, clam chowder, steaks and the best lobster you can imagine.

[Marissa O'Neal]

Wrinkled her nose at the liver and onions, then grinned at the way his accent fell out when he said 'chowdah', she looked at him and tilted her head, "Maybe I'll try the lasagna, I usually like things like that."

Turned and looked out the window, the lights of the city were lit up and whizzing passed in the windows.

[Butch O'Neal]

*he laughs at her face with the mention of liver and onions* I will have the chowder and lobster with a rare steak. Oh they have steaks too. I am not much of a pasta eater never have been so I can't tell ya what it is like. *pulling into the parking lot, he gets out and comes around and opens her door.*

[Marissa O'Neal]

She put her hand in his and gracefully slides out of the seat and set her feet to the ground. Waiting as Butch closes the door and locks it she looked to the building. It was small but very neat, she liked it already.

Hooking her arm into Butch's elbow they started for the door. "Alright, now I believe I'm very hungry, let's hope they can seat us quick."

[Butch O'Neal]

*He smiles as he hears her stomach growl and is glad he will be feeding her soon. He opens the door and they walk in together and he takes them to the seat he use to set at all the time glad it was empty. The waitress sees them brings them water and menus, the flatware is all ready on the table* She hands them menus and takes the drink orders.* Well babe what looks good to you on the menu? I all ready know what I am having. *The waitress returns with their drinks and bread*

[Marissa O'Neal]

She picked up the menu and studied it, she knew she really wanted to try the lasagna. From the description it sounded like when Fritz makes it. She closed it and placed it on the table. "I'm going to have the lasagna."

Took a sip of water she looked to Butch, "What did you like so much about this place?"

[Butch O'Neal]

*The waitress takes their orders and takes the menus back to the front.* Well my family and I ate here when I was a kid. Then my partner of many years use to eat lunch here a lot the service was good and fairly quick. The waitresses are nice and keep up with the level of liquid you are drinking keeping it filed. *Waitress brings Marissa's salad and Butch's chowder.* This soup is to die for.

[Marissa O'Neal]

She laughed as she watched his eyes almost roll back in his head as he took in the aroma of the chowder. Picked up her fork and started to spear the pieces of lettuce. "That sounds great. When I was younger we didn't have places like this. But I like this. It's quaint and quiet. It allows us to talk without the whole mansion over hearing."

She grinned and stopped her fork midway, "Speaking of over hearing, I heard it was a great thing we decided to stay away from the mansion while Autumn was in her needing. They could be heard down to the kitchen!"

[Butch O'Neal]

*smiling as she made the comment about the activities at the mansion* I had heard I know patrol is limited right now. They don't want us out to many night in a row yet we are down a couple of men. I also heard that JM and Xhex have had some issues. The needing and risk scares the hell out of me baby. The chances of bad outcome is so high. *he grows quiet as he thinks of Marissa going through that and shutters.* Doc Jane knows what meds are needed to keep a female sleeping during that time right? * He looks at his chowder as his appetite wanes a little*

[Marissa O'Neal]

She nodded, "First of all, that is why I've stayed away from the mansion so it does not spur my own needing. Second of all, she may have the medication, but I would hope...seeing as how I'm a mated female, I wouldn't need them."

She smiled as the waiter came and took their first courses. Looked back to Butch. "Stop worrying so much." Looked to his food. "Don't let a little worry ruin your meal, that food never did anything to harm you."

[Butch O'Neal]

*he stares at her words and sputters* but the risk but the consequences of Oh baby *terror takes over his thoughts for a moment, then he asks* There isn't always conception with the needing is there? *trying to eat as normal as possible he finishes his chowder. She finishes her last bite as the waitress brings the entrees.*

[Marissa O'Neal]

She giggled and shook her head, "No there isn't always conception. Plus, um..with you being a rarity among our race, I'm not even sure we could conceive." Shrugged. "So, there is a good chance you would not need to even think about it."

She took in the aroma of her food and smiled, "This smells amazing." Looked at Butch, "Nallum, please eat...your food will get cold."

[Butch O'Neal]

*he smiles with relief.* True that is indeed great news baby. *His appetite returning he digs into his food with gusto after a quick prayer.* I hope you love your food and we can come here again.

[Marissa O'Neal]

She smiled as she wrapped her lips around the fork. Chewing she swallowed and nodded, "The food is delicious. I would love to come here again."

They sat for a while just like that, eating and chatting. Sometimes just sitting in comfortable silence. Something that only comes from being wholly comfortable with the one you love. He had said he was lucky, she truly believed it was the other way around.