"Why, of course I'll stay," Derek says, moving his hands around to her front and a bit lower than shoulder level. "What sort of cad would even think of refusing an offer like that from a beautiful woman like yourself."

A part of Derek reminds him that a broken pledge is no small thing, and that he should be looking into it. Another part of him answers the first, reminding him that he's not yet heard from Arthur or contacted Nightfall, and that going into something potentially dangerous without back-up was a bad idea.

And then there's the part of Derek that is in charge right now, the part that isn't concerned about much of anything but the fact that he is currently with a beautiful woman that he rather likes, and who has asked him to stay the night.

That part ignores the others as Derek continues to caress and kiss Erica.

Fade to black