I apologize YET AGAIN! For disappearing again so suddenly and for a long period of time. More things came up in my life requiring my undivided attention. I still read your reviews and am honestly surprised at how much attention this fic is getting. Definitely will be writing more in the future. Don't worry, I havent forgotten about my promise about the Christmas themed fic.

So it was only after the last chapter was posted did I realize that it was only 908 words long. As Glaz would say "Unacceptable" here's one that better suits your Glaz/I.Q. cravings! All characters belong to the late great Tom Clancy!

Glaz was nervous to say the least. Nervous of what was going to happen, what if something went wrong? If it did, what would he do? So many possibilities and scenarios ran through his head like wind speed and bullet drop calculations. Except he couldn't account for any of what might go wrong on a blasted DATE! Nonetheless he would just have to roll with it. It was a mere hour before him and Monika's "date" and he was nearly falling apart. "I can't even tie this damn tie for fucks sake!". Luck seemed to be on Glaz' side since Maxim happened to walk by. "Cyka!" he heard Glaz say to himself. He saw the poor man "Need help?" he asked his comrade. Glaz sighed knowing the piece of clothing had him cornered and gave in. "Dah" he responded and with that Maxim stepped in.

As he helped the younger Russian he spoke "You remind me of myself on my wedding day" Glaz was surprised to learn that his fellow team mate was married. Something he didn't know. "You have a wife?"he asked the other Russian. Maxim only nodded. "Had a wife". Glaz looked down "Oh" was all he could say. Maxim put his finger under Glaz' chin at that moment "chin up" he said and pushed Glaz' chin with his finger while continuing with Glaz'tie.

"She passed away of cancer five years ago, for the longest time I blamed myself for something I had no control over, it ate away at me until I realized that she was in a better place. Wherever that may be". Both were silent for a while as Maxim was finishing off the tie "I'm sorry" Glaz finally spoke breaking the silence Maxim turned him around to face the mirror and smiled "thank you, but don't be. Instead be thankful for this gift of young new love that you have". For the first time in a long time Glaz blushed at this comment "Thanks but it's only one date Max no need to-" but Maxim put a finger up to his lips and spoke "Ah yes, yes, I was like you once and I had the exact same thoughts when I went on the very first date with my wife. You really like this girl, I can see it. But enough talk, now is time for action" and with that he walked Glaz out of the room.

Meanwhile in Monika's room she still hadn't chosen the right dress yet and was still in her towel! "Oh scheisse!" she muttered too herself. She was supposed to look absolutely perfect for Tim but she wasn't exactly sure what perfect was. Just then there was a knock at the door. "Schiesse!" she said again, "Just a minute!" she shouted as she quickly put on her underwear and cracked open the door. "Bonjour mon ami!" it was Emma. Monika breathed a sigh of relief "Oh Emma! Danke Gott! Please come in!" she quickly ushered in the French woman. "Sounds like you need some help" she said with a giggle. Monika was stressing out as she grabbed two dresses. "Quickly!" she exclaimed. "This one? Or this one?" she asked as she held up the dresses, one black and one red. Emma placed her hands on Monika's hands which were holding the dresses and lowered them. "Relax!" she said to Monika. "Take a deep breath alright?" she reassured the German. "Tim will no doubt think you are beautiful despite the colour of the dress, trust me" she said and Monika sighed. "Alright" she breathed out but she looked at the French woman again "but still...which colour?" Emma turned away and walked over to the bathroom to sit down "the black one" she said picking up the blow dryer. "Now, let's get that hair done shall we?" as Monika smiled. "Dah, lets do it!"

Glaz was just finishing looking over himself in the mirror. He still couldn't believe that he, Timur Glazkov was going out on a date with Monika Wiess! He realized that dreams did in fact come true sometimes or at least for him they came in the form of a thick thighed German blonde. He shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. "No, none of those thoughts tonight" and he quickly regained himself. Him and Monika were going to meet in the lobby and leave alone. They agreed they didn't want to be heckled on their way out so they kept the time and day a secret between them. Glaz also made a deal with Dominic to let him know when the lobby and exit to the base was clear so that they could leave. At which point there was a knock on Glaz' door. It was Dominic. "All clear my man!" he said with a grin. "Thanks" Glaz said solidly. "Is she already up there?" he asked referring to Monika which Dominic nodded. "Dah, ready and waiting my friend" and Glaz began walking with him. "Do you know how lucky you are my freind? All I hear at the mess hall lately is jealousy from uh, certain...members" Dominic chuckled and Glaz smiled "I think I do, though it's hard to believe". As they were walking up the stairs Dominic spoke again "I talked with Miles and he said he would drive you guys, don't worry he promised he wouldn't tell but you guys will have to find your way back" Glaz nodded "If only there were more people who respected silence around here" Dominic laughed "You are telling me my friend!".

As Glaz slowly came up the final set of stairs he was met with a sight he would never, no matter what other memories came to him, would forget. There, standing in the lobby, absolutely heart-stoppingly beautiful, was the Monika Weiss. Glaz stopped at the top step to quickly take in this sight as she hadn't noticed him, Dominic was confused looking at the dazed Russian not moving an inch but he soon figured out what was going on and let him have his moment. All she was doing was standing there, not doing anything at all but standing there yet...somehow she had captivated him with all her beauty. Her hair was tied up with a black velvet band. The dress she was wearing was hugging her curvacious body in every which way but not too revealingly and he had silver hoop earrings that were sparkling in the last of the sunlight coming down over the English countryside. Then, she turned to face him. But that only made Glaz seemingly more like stone than before as her eyes locked with his. They were shining blue crystals that seemed to not pierce but drive into his own with an unseen force. Dominic knew his friend might need some help regaining control of his body as well as Monika as the two were locked in to each other.

"Alright heh, Miles should be waiting out front so lets get you two going ja?" and he pushed on Glaz who blinked out of his trance and started moving his legs remembering how to walk. Monika herself was still stuck staring at the man she was equally entranced with until Dominic put his hand on her and Glaz' shoulders and guided them out the door. On the way to the car Glaz tried to say something "Monika you look...you look...uh..." and Monika turned away "I know, I know, It's been a long time since I wore this dress I don't think I fit in it quite as well as I used to" Glaz quickly responded "No, no! You look...beautiful" he cursed himself in his head for not being able to come up with a more creative word but truth be told he couldn't find any that suited the girl in beside him. Nonetheless, she smiled. "Thank you". She noted how handsome and well put together the young Russian looked wearing a suit. His sharp jawline that she swore could cut steel was even more noticeable now that he shaved and a suit? The quite, reserved and sometimes even scary Spetsnaz operator was wearing a suit! As she purposely lagged just a foot behind she caught a glimpse of yet another tattoo peeking above the back of Glaz' suit collar just on the nape of his neck. She wondered what it might be.

"Haha alright you two have fun, don't drink too much wine now and remember to wear protection!" Dominic joked as he quickly shut the door on the two after uttering that last comment and dashed back to the base. Miles shook his head "Jesus, cmon Dom" he turned back to Glaz and Monika who were both very red in the face. "Alright kids, buckle up and off we go" as he changed gears and the car hummed away taking the two infatuated soldiers on a night they would surely not forget.

Well the date has officially come! What will happen? What will they talk about? Will they kiss? Patience is needed as the answers will surely come.

Yeah, I know I'm probably the last person to pull the "Patience young Padawan" card on you guys but don't worry I'm pretty sure things have cooled down for me now to get back to business. In regards to some language errors or rather discrepancies that have come to my attention. I'll be doing some editing before I release the next chapter so hold on to your butts. I would also like the thank you guys, again, for continued support. Certainly did NOT thing that a Seige fic of all fics would get this much attention. Keep those revs coming!