ODDS OF LOVE : SEASON SIX

Episode 1

All eyes were on Faith. Including those of her supposed wife Melinda Velez who slipped into an empty chair next to Faith at the table.

" I should be mad ," Melinda teased wryly as she handed the roses to Faith who just placed them without any real thought under the table. " We eloped and you still haven't told your family. Naughty girl. " Melinda's dark eyes twinkled at her as she pressed a tender kiss onto Faith's cheek.

DuBuis shook his head once more. " Seriously ,  Faith. What is going on? Pamela, your girlfriend, God rest her , just died not too long ago. And now you're married to..... Who is this woman? "

Melinda Velez smiled wryly at him, saying," Like I said I am hurt. She's told me all about you all. You. Your poor husband there Spencer. Your niece. Your mother. But apparently nothing to you about me. " She tried to look hurt in the face and poked out her lip in a smooth pout. " I'm Detective Melinda Velez. I'm with Narcotics. We actually met on the job long ago. It was love at first sight but I accepted a position in Colorado. It didn't work out. I came back. We reconnected. " She smiled at Faith. " It's a love story. "

Spencer examined the new arrival's face very carefully. " It's not a love story. It seems very unbelievable to me. She was living with Pamela. Pamela died very recently. Now you two are married. What are the odds of that? "

Melinda laughed huskily and placed her hand over Faith's who tried to move it but couldn't. " Oh. Spencer Norland -Lane. You are exactly how she described you. Exactly. I heard they made an arrest in the Sands case. Glad to hear that. It must be a weight off your shoulders. "

Faith pulled her hand away and stood up. " Melinda, you need to leave. We are not legitimately married and you know that. You know why. I want you to leave. Now. " She looked at Richard and said matter of fact," I need some legal advice, Richard. "

Richard and Nigel looked at each other. Richard looked back at Faith. " I'm only a tax attorney. I can assist you as much as I can. As you know I am on an open ended leave from the firm. My heart attack. Nigel's accident. Call me tomorrow and we'll talk. If you need a lawyer I can refer you to one from my firm. "

" Or you can mind your own business," Melinda replied as her eyes glared at him. " You know what they say about curiosity and cats. "

DuBuis stood up. " I agree with my sister. I will not have you insult my guests and my family which this man is. You're uninvited. I don't care who you say you are. You're really not welcome here right now. "

Melinda thinned her lips. " I'm not going anywhere without my wife. By the way, DuBuis, how is the attempted murder case going? I know Detective Nate Jacks well. "

Faith turned to Melinda and practically hissed," We're not doing this right now. Let's go. "

DuBuis said," Faith , you don't have to leave but she does. I want to talk to you. "

Faith felt oddly exhausted right now. She felt like she was on display with so many pairs of eyes just staring at her. " Buis. I'll call you later. Ok ? You too , Richard. Sorry for the disturbance. Thanks for the dinner. Let's go , Melinda. Now. "