Nashville, TN, Friday night

[blessed_twice]

Twelve or so hours of driving (including stops for gas, food, cheesy tourist attractions, and other necessities) brought Wyatt and Isabel from Alexandria to Nashville. Driving cross-country was going to take a lot longer than orbing, but it was worth it for the experience and the company. And, of course, stopping at every Guy Fieri-endorsed diner they could find along the way.

Wyatt actually had a destination in mind for a late dinner, one he'd found recommended on the Food Network website. So after they'd checked into their motel, Wyatt led Isabel on the short walk to the Tin Angel.

"Dork," Isabel laughed.

"C'mon, I had to," Wyatt said, opening up the door and holding it for her.


[For great slowplay with the GF.]

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"I could try to heal the car," Wyatt said. "Apparently Whitelighters can sometimes heal inanimate objects when the script calls for it. Other than that, my mechanical skills are mostly knowing how to call AAA and ask for a two truck."

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"Which is why we'll just keep driving. I don't want to try explaining how the car wound up like that." Reaching across the table she took his hand. "Besides, I like spending time like this with you. It's fun."

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"Definitely," Wyatt said, squeezing her hand. "Can't think of any one I'd rather drive a couple thousand miles with."

The waitress returned with their appetizers and drinks. "Aww, y'all are cute," she said.

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"It's because we haven't gotten lost yet," Isabel told her. "Just wait till we're in the middle of no where and he won't as for directions."

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"Hey, I won't get lost!" Wyatt protested.

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"That's what they all say honey," the waitress laughed. "Make sure to have a good map."

Amused, Isabel nodded. "I have several. Don't worry." But just to sooth a potentially sensitive male ego. "Not that I think I'll need them."

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Wyatt gave her a wounded look. "Just for that, you're paying for dinner," he said.

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She shrugged and stole a piece of angel wing. "Which means I can order something completely decadent for dessert and not feel guilty."

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"And you'll share, right?" Wyatt said with the right touch of puppy dog eyes. He glanced down at the menu. "I think I'll try the Seared Beef Tenderloin," he said.

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Foiled by the puppy eyes. "Of course I will."

"That does look yummy. But I think I'll go for the Angel Louie. And just steal bits off your plate," Isabel grinned. "It's weird to think we won't be there to terrorize the newbies tomorrow."

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Wyatt waited a moment for the waitress to get a safe distance away before he responded. "It's always so much fun to see the looks on their innocent faces when you tell them about what's waiting for them."

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"Like gremlins, gender-swapping, being wee tiny, or invasions of weetiny future children?" she listed, shaking her head. "Really! It happens! I have pictures to prove it."

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"They're so cute when they laugh and say 'yeah, right,'" Wyatt said, nibbling on an angel wing.

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"And then a week later you find them singing show tunes in the common room because they got gremlin bit," Isabel snickered. "Think though, in a few weeks we'll be the newbies. Fortunately I think we'll only get tormented with evil professors."

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"Or hazed if I join a frat," Wyatt said thoughtfully, as if he was seriously considering it.

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She could picture Wyatt in a fraternity easily enough. Isabel wasn't sure she liked that picture because it involved bimbos in skimpy clothes. "You'd consider pledging? Really?"

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"Because I'm such a jock," Wyatt snorted. "Nah, I don't really have much of a wish to go through hazing and groveling for admittance."

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"You've got a point. And tossing someone across the room because they pissed you off is not a good way to keep a low profile," she replied. "Besides, you might be busy. Are you going to have to take up the family business?"

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"And I can't really see myself bending over and saying 'Thank you, sir, may I have another,'" Wyatt snickered. "As for the family business, I'll keep an eye out for anything I need to deal with. Maybe go hunting when I can."

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"I'll worry," Isabel admitted. "Just a bit. Since I'm not going to be there to watch your back."

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"I promise I won't do anything stupid," Wyatt said, reaching across the table to put his hand over hers. "If I need backup, I'll get it."

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"You'd better," she warned, turning her hand over and lacing her fingers through his. "Because otherwise, I'll kick your ass. And then I'll tell Piper."

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"Which one?" Wyatt said, squeezing her fingers.

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Isabel slowly stroked her thumb over the back of Wyatt's hand, while under the table, she toed off her sandal and rubbed her foot over his ankle. If only the tables had table clothes.

"Probably Fandom Piper," she admitted. "Only because I know her better. Plus she'll tell Phoebe. Who'll probably tell Bel. And then I'll have two worried witches and a cranky demon to help me."