Case Reopened

A Girls' Night

Something that wasn't technically asked for but I don't think you'll be disappointed in.

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Elle: We're here.

The message sent Kennedy scrambling off her bed and tugging on her shoes. Snatching her bag off the hook by her door, she left her room.

"Headed out?" her mother said, sitting on the family couch.

"Yup."

"What's on the agenda tonight?" Carter asked.

"The usual, world domination and dessert."

"Sounds fun. Remember leadership isn't as fun as it seems."

"Got it, make Haven the leader and be her trusted military commander."

"That's my girl. Have fun."

Outside the apartment door, Kennedy found Harrison sitting on the hallway floor. She didn't even blink an eye at his strange choice of resting areas. After all, she knew him and knew exactly why he was there. Harrison hurried to his feet as Kennedy passed by.

"Let me come with you," he said keeping pace with her.

"No, it's a girls' night. You are not a girl."

"Which is why I think I'd make a great addition. I could offer the male viewpoint on issues."

"Please, we all have enough of the male view, we have these nights to get away from the male view. So no, you're not coming."

Kennedy thought her assertive refusal would keep him in the hallway but he joined her in the elevator.

"But what if you talk about me and you realize that I'm awful and you don't want to be with me anymore?"

"That's what you're worried about? If that was the case, talking about you or not would not save this relationship."

"Please let me come."

"I love you but no."

"You're just saying you love me to assure me but since I know this is you attempting to reassure me it is no longer reassuring, you've negated your own reassurance."

Kennedy laughed at him as he gave her his best puppy dog eyes. The elevator doors opened and they stepped out, Kennedy waving to the doorman as they passed through to the street. At the curb, waited a cherry red vintage Mustang.

"Back seat!" Zoya called out to Kennedy.

Haven smiled warmly at Kennedy as she exited the passenger seat to allow Kennedy to duck into the back with Elle. When Haven closed the door, Harrison bent forward, gazing into the car packed with Kennedy and her three cousins.

"Zoya, you should let me come," Harrison said.

Zoya laughed. "Sure, if you don't mind us spending the entire evening putting down the male species and creating ways in which the world would be a better place if females ruled."

Harrison put his fist in the air. "I firmly believe in female power. I'll happily be a lackey in this new female regime."

Elle looked at Kennedy with raised eyebrows and a quirk smiled. "I can see why you kept this one. He's a lot better than that other guy you had before."

"I know. Though we're working on boundaries."

Harrison lowered his fist. "Fine. I get it. My male-ness is unappreciated here. I will take me and my gender out of your sight." He backed away but darted forward. "I love you, have fun!"