[she can't help but smile at the flowers. Regardless of what anyone things, she is still a woman, and women like flowers] She has good taste. [she won't say anything about his niece prompting him]
[she smiles at the compliment and glances down] Well, you did say you wanted to see my fanciest dress. Though, I do believe I'm far too overdressed for anywhere we can possibly be seen together. [God, why wasn't she just some no one in the City? Someone who wouldn't get a second look if she was seen on his arm...]
I wasn't expecting you to knock... [she was expecting.. Hell, she didn't know what to expect with him] I mean.. You look very handsome. [she reaches up to re-straighten his tie]
[gives her a smile as she straightens his tie] You're not too dressed up for where we're going. [gives her a grin] And no one will say a thing. [he crooks his arm and offers it to her to link her arm through] Shall we go? I have it on good authority, the place we're headed is a fine establishment.
[gives him a look] Clem's making business decisions and you're bribing my clients. [gives him a smouldering glance] Should I be concerned?
[makes a face and sits up, straightening up the table service] No, I just like being in control. [though, really... she knows that in this relationship, he has all the control]
Not unless you want to be. [gives her a wink] For what it's worth, the debt I forgave him for wasn't from your place. He was arrested a few nights ago in a raid on a Chinatown gaming house. I forgave that debt and made the record go away. [smirks] And before you ask, yes, I talked to the Sheriff first.
[gives her a smirk] I love it when you're in control.
[lets out a slow breath and avoids looking at him] Well, if you're going to run me out, at least have the decency to help me find a new position. [her eyes lift, just enough to see him]
[raises an eyebrow as he explains] Well, aren't you well on your way to joining Spencer's club. [she knows he never would go that far.. still, she doesn't like the idea of him doing favors for anyone that high up, regardless of the intention]
[gives her an honest smile] I'm sure I could find the perfect position for you.
[purses his lips] No, I'm not. I'm not in the same league he is. Besides, me doing favors like this, helps to gain trust when I might need an informant. [he's still trying tp make a case against Spencer and the only way to fight the man was on his own turf. And the only way to do that, was to turn friends into informats. And that takes favors.]
[her eyes go wide at the sight of the jewels] Oh, Joseph... [she turns to look at him] It's beautiful, but.. I can't.. [she reaches for the clasp] What would your mother say? Giving such a thing to a- [his hand covers her mouth before she can say it]
...beautiful woman that I care about? [he finishes the sentence for her. After putting the necklace on her, he moves around to crouch in front of her. takes her hand in his and smiles. He brings her hand to his lips and kisses her] That necklace says that I promise you Del, I will take you out of this neighborhood someday and ... improve your reputation. [he smiles and gives her a wink]
The necklace looks beautiful on you. My mother, rest her soul, won't know the difference, but I'd like to think she'd be glad to know I found someone to care about after losing my Abigail.
[she listens to his words and feels her breath going; whispers] Joseph... [her hand moves to his cheek]
[she wants to believe that he's simply become too attached, because she let the line get blurry... but she's just as attached] I... love you [she can't stop herself from admitting it]
[leans forward and kisses her tenderly] Delilah, I love you too, honey. I want to take you out of this place. 'specially now that your line of work is more and more ... ostracized. I don't want to give Nathaniel Spencer the opportunity to have you arrested. [smiles] I know most of your girls are only waitressing now, but ... [gives her a little smirk] I'm not blind to certain backroom deals.
I was there to be seen. On an important person's arm, to make them look even better. [her gaze is distant, as she's thinking back to how quickly that night turned from something wonderful to something cold]
[I totally pulled a random date out of the air.. here's hoping it actually works with the 'calendar']
[walks up behind her and wraps his arms around her] It's a beautiful night. And I'm with a beautiful woman. [leans to kiss the top of her head] And we have a lot of wine left.
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You look beautiful. [takes and presses a gentlemanly kiss on the back of her hand]
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[she smiles at the compliment and glances down] Well, you did say you wanted to see my fanciest dress. Though, I do believe I'm far too overdressed for anywhere we can possibly be seen together. [God, why wasn't she just some no one in the City? Someone who wouldn't get a second look if she was seen on his arm...]
I wasn't expecting you to knock... [she was expecting.. Hell, she didn't know what to expect with him] I mean.. You look very handsome. [she reaches up to re-straighten his tie]
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[makes a face and sits up, straightening up the table service] No, I just like being in control. [though, really... she knows that in this relationship, he has all the control]
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[gives her a smirk] I love it when you're in control.
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[raises an eyebrow as he explains] Well, aren't you well on your way to joining Spencer's club. [she knows he never would go that far.. still, she doesn't like the idea of him doing favors for anyone that high up, regardless of the intention]
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[purses his lips] No, I'm not. I'm not in the same league he is. Besides, me doing favors like this, helps to gain trust when I might need an informant. [he's still trying tp make a case against Spencer and the only way to fight the man was on his own turf. And the only way to do that, was to turn friends into informats. And that takes favors.]
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The necklace looks beautiful on you. My mother, rest her soul, won't know the difference, but I'd like to think she'd be glad to know I found someone to care about after losing my Abigail.
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[she wants to believe that he's simply become too attached, because she let the line get blurry... but she's just as attached] I... love you [she can't stop herself from admitting it]
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[cuts into her steak and takes a bite] Mmm, heavenly. Joseph, would be be a dear and pour me some more wine?
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[I totally pulled a random date out of the air.. here's hoping it actually works with the 'calendar']
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[tilts her head, giving him access to her neck]
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