Light Of My Life

Aquatic Surprise

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Sighing, Devyn rests her hands on her hips and looks around. "Well, this has been interesting," She mumbles to herself, eyes surveying the pet shop. Her gaze slows to a stop on the fish takes and she tilts her head to the side in thought. "Huh."

"What?" Richard appears by her side, making Devyn jump. If he notices, he doesn't comment on it.

"Nothing. We good to go?"

"Yeah," He nods and walks past her outside. Devyn follows.

At the end of her shift, Devyn finds herself back at the same pet shot. She takes her time scanning the shelves, petting the puppies and kittens. Spencer's away on a case so she's in no hurry to get back to their empty apartment.

Picking out a decent sized tank and a self-feeder, Devyn then points out the two clownfish that stand out to her. They may all look similar but these two...there's something about them. And no, she's not crazy.

It's a little difficult to get everything up to the floor but Devyn manages. She finds the perfect place for the tank. It rests on the table pushes against the wall separating the living room and their bedroom. She fills it with water and the stuff you're supposed to put in there with it. She doesn't even know what it's called. She then releases the fish into their new home. She'll buy them more decorations at a later time.

Smiling at the little swimmers, Devyn pulls out her phone and texts Spencer.

Devyn: I have a surprise for you when you get home.

She sets the device down next to the tank in wait for a response and busies herself with making dinner. She nearly makes fish but the thought makes her stomach churn and she decides she'll just order in.

Her phone gives a quiet ding and Devyn rushes to answer it.

The Doctor: A good surprise?

Devyn: It could go either way, honestly.

Of course she hadn't asked Spencer about getting fish before doing so. She feels a little bad about that but...it's just two fish. That's not a big deal, right? Right? It was a spur of the moment decision.

Devyn: How do you feel about aquatic animals?

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"You got fish?"

"Yes," Devyn nods, smiling at Spencer who's crouched in front of the tank, observing said fish closely. "That one's mine," She points to the mostly orange one before pointing to the one with more white. "And that ones yours."

"Hey little guy," Spencer mumbles, waving his finger in front of the tank and Devyn smiles, relieved that he's not upset.

"We have to name them," She informs him and joins his side, her face right next to his, eyes following the fish as they swim around.

Spencer watches his for a moment before deciding. "Matthew."

"Matthew," Devyn repeats, her head turning towards him. "Why Matthew?"

"I don't know," Spencer shrugs. "I like that name. Do I need a reason?"

"No, of course not," Devyn shakes her head and turns back to the fish tank. "Alex. Alexander is the name of the kid who voices Nemo."