by Robin Hicks
They were not together then, but Kasey thought that her heart would jump right out of her chest. The stabbing pain that she felt, she would not forget anytime soon.
The doctor sat on the couch and pulled the blanket that was folded and sitting on the back of it over her legs. This is where she would stay until her lover came back through the door...
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"Thank you ladies for coming so quickly. I didn't know who else to call, and when I found your card in my wallet well..."
Laney stopped, and turned. "That's ok Mrs. Willard you did the right thing. Now where is your grandson?"
"Follow me he's right in this bedroom here. When he finally passed out, I found this in his windbreaker." The older woman said as she opened her purse and showed Laney a gun.
Both detectives looked into the purse then looked at each other. "Ma'am, if you don't mind, I'm going to need to take this with us," Laney told her as she lifted it out of the woman's purse, and dropped it into a plastic bag.
"Now I want you to go wait in the other room for a minute ok ma'am?"
Koty nudged the young man, and got no response. "He's not going to be answering questions anytime real soon, so let's get an E.M. vehicle to take him over to Beach Generals emergency room, and we can go from there."
Once at the emergency room, Koty called one of the officers that just arrived over to the cubical she was waiting by. "Officer," blue eyes dropped to the name on his badge. "Officer Rossi, I want you to stay parked outside of this room at all times. I want you to be his constant shadow until he is either taken to the station or admitted. When he wakes up, and is able to talk, I want to be informed immediately. This man is a suspect in a case we are on, so I am holding you personally responsible for him. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes ma'am, do not let him out of my sight."
"Good man, here's my card. Remember, call me."
"I will ma'am."
Koty made her way over to Laney, who was talking to a female officer. Laney came towards her when she noticed that Koty was finished. Koty watched the young officers' eyes as they followed Laney's backside the whole way.
The officer looked up, and caught Koty's eyes. Koty grinned, and the young woman's face flushed a deep red then dropped her eyes to her feet.
"You know Jacobs; you are leaving a long trail of broken hearts throughout the station. I thought that girl was going to spontaneously combust when she was watching you walk away."
"Oh horseshit Silvers. Why do you keep doing that to me?"
"Why don't you turn around and have a look at her face?"
"No."
Koty just laughed as they walked out of the emergency room to Laney's Toyota 4Runner. "Let's try to get a little sleep tonight. Or should I say this morning. We won't be able to get anything more out of him for several hours at least. He was able to name his roommate though.
When Koty walked through her door, she saw Kasey asleep on the couch. She shook her head, and kneeled down beside her. "Hey Baby. Come on, let's get you to bed."
Kasey rose from the couch, and wordlessly hugged the detective. She reached down to take Koty's hand then walked with her to the bedroom.
"Baby, when are you going to start staying in bed when I have to leave like that?"
"The day that you either quit the force or at least stop leaving in the middle of the night."
Koty pulled the doctor to her, and placed a soft kiss to her lips. "Come on, let's get some sleep."
Chapter Six
"Well, the bullet that they removed from Jodi Case, matched the gun that Tommy had in his jacket. We have enough to book him on. Between all the assault charges he has, he'll be in for a while."
Koty handed Laney a file. "Here is his file. He's been in trouble off and on since he was a kid. Nothing real serious, but he was on parole for BE. Now he has broken his parole, it will be even worse for him. We'll go check on him at the hospital. First though, I think we ought to check out his roommate Billy Crystal that Tommy mentioned, and bring him in for questioning."
"Sounds like a plan. But first, I need java, java, and more java."
"Let's hit Starbucks right down the road. I could use a gigantic Vente Carmel Macchiato, or three, myself." Koty quipped as she reached for her keys. "Let's roll."
They were both finishing their coffees as they sat in Laney's Toyota in the Bottoms Apartments parking lot. Laney dropped her empty cup into the little pink plastic bag she had in between the two front seats.
Koty lifted the bag, and smelled it. It smelt...flowery? A dark brow lifted behind her bangs. "Scented bags? This is what I've been smelling?"
A grin appeared on Laney's face. "They're actually...um... dog poop pick up bags."
"Well eww!!!" Koty snorted, and then dropped the offending bag. "What the hell Laney?"
"Jesus you big ole sissy, it's not like they're used. I found them at this cool little pet shop off of Diamond Springs."
"And, you were at a pet shop why? Looking for a little pet gold fishy or something?"
"Nooo, I went to lunch the other day with Julie from records, and she said she had to pick up her dogs some food while we were out that way. We walked by this isle when the scent caught my attention, and I thought they were cute."
"Dog poop bags, and cute just doesn't go together Jacobs."
"Yeah? Says you."
"Says me...there's our guy," Koty said as she opened the SUV's door. You go in front of him, and I'll come up from behind. We'll catch him right before he enters."
"Excuse me. Billy Crystal?" Laney asked as she walked up to him. His eyes looked her over in appreciation until they stopped on her badge.
As he turned to run, he slammed right in to a brick wall. 'Brick Wall?' He looked up, and right into hard blue eyes that made a small shiver run through his body.
He didn't even try to resist as Laney pulled his arms behind his back, and slapped cuffs on him. She read him his rights as they walked him to the patrol car that had been waiting around the corner.
Slamming the door behind the perp, Laney turned to the two officers. "Take him in. We'll be right behind you."
"Jesus Silvers. I thought the kid was going to piss himself. What did you say to him?"
"I didn't say anything to him, I just looked at him."
Laney chuckled, "you gave him THE look didn't you?"
"What look are you talking about Jacobs? Just what the hell is THE look?"
"Get in the car Koty we have work to do..."
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For two long hours they tried to get the kid to talk. He was really scared, that much the two detectives knew.
Billy was not willing to talk. He told them that he had nothing to say to them, he was waiting for his lawyer. Knowing that they wouldn't get anywhere with him tonight, they left the station.
Chapter Seven
"Hey Jacobs, wanna have a drink before we go home?"
"Ya know what? I think I do. I'll meet you at Laces."
Pulling out of the parking lot of the police station Koty hit the send button on her cell phone to call and let Kasey know where she was going.
"Hello?"
"Hey Baby, I'm gonna stop at Laces and have a drink with Laney, so I wanted you to know."
"Yeah, your psychic powers are turned up high today aren't they honey? I bet you knew that Chris was going to come by and ask us to go shopping with her didn't you?"
"Uhm...Oh man Baby, and I really wanted to go with you guys too."
"Cut the crap Dakota, you are sooo full of shit! You had better be thinking of a way to really make it up to me."
"Hee hee" Koty let out a lecherous laugh.
"Un ugh, better think again, I get that for free. You be thinking about it before you come home. Bye bye." Kasey laughed then hung up on Koty.
"Wha...why you little shit." Koty laughed, and then closed her phone...
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"I'm going to the little girls' room, and then get us another drin
k Laney."
"Thanks Silvers."
Laney leaned back in her chair, and watched as a group of women came through the door. Before she knew it, her eyes were locked on to amazing green orbs. On its own accord, a smile came to her lips. 'Jesus, she is beautiful. Well now, fancy seeing her here.'
Randi told her friends that she would be right over, and to save her a seat. Putting her hands on the back of the chair across for Laney, she asked if she could sit down for a moment.
Laney jumped up, and gestured to the seat. "I'm sorry, yes please. How are you Miss Daniels and how is Jodi?"
"We are both fine, thanks for asking Detective any news on the case?"
"Well actually, we have the young man in custody right now as we speak. He gave us another name and we have him in custody as well. He isn't talking right now but it's just a matter of time.
"Wow, that was pretty fast. Who is he?"
"Tommy Willard."
"Tommy? Mrs. Willard's grandson?"
"Yes, do you know him?"
"No, well I know of him from Mrs. Willard talking about him so often. Shit. This is going to kill her."
"Well, if it's any consolation, she is actually the one who called us when he was at her house."
"No shit?"
"No shit." Laney smiled. 'She has a beautiful smile.' Laney thought.
'She has a beautiful smile' thought Randi. "Hey listen, I gotta go but that's really great news. Will you keep me posted?"
"Absolutely Miss Daniels."
"It's Randi please."
"Ok, absolutely Randi."
They both held each others gaze a moment before Randi slowly turned and walked away. Koty followed Laney's eyes as she watched Randi's soft swaying hips as she walked away. 'Well now, that's interesting.'
"I thought she looked kind of familiar. Cute as shit too don't you think?" Koty turned and looked at Laney to judge her reaction. Very surprised to see the deep blush set in her cheeks. When Laney didn't respond, Koty chuckled. "I take that blush as a yes."
"Silvers…"
"Look Laney, look who it is asking you this question. No judgments ok?"
"You ready to go?" Laney asked as she took a long sip of the drink that Koty sat before her.
"Yeah."
As they walked out to the parking lot, Koty put her arm around Laney's shoulder. "Laney, I'm very serious here, if you ever want to talk…or…you just have questions or something, you know I'm here right?"
Koty was a little surprised when Laney pulled her into a tight hug, and just as quickly released her. "Thanks Silvers." Then Laney left. 'Geeze, woman.' Koty smirked.
Chapter Eight
Laney's thoughts were on Randi Daniels, and for the life of her she couldn't figure out why she felt attracted to her. 'Yes, I know I'm attracted to her. I can deny it to everyone else but I can't deny it to myself.'
Pouring some Calgon bath beads in the tub of hot water, Laney stripped her clothes to take a long hot bubble bath. "Oh man this feels good! The only thing that might make it better would be a larger bath tub." Fitting a 5'10" frame in a standard tub made it hard to get but so comfortable.
After checking out several different areas, and neighborhoods she had located a house she was interested in buying in the Thoroughgood section of Virginia Beach. She had an appointment on Saturday to see it.
"Yeah, the first thing I'll do is install a huge bathtub. A huge bathtub with whirlpool jets, a huge bathtub big enough to fit two with whirlpool jets. Oh yeah." She spoke aloud as she submersed herself up to her ears in hot water and bubbles.
She liked the apartment that she was in now, but she needed a house. She was use to having much more room than she had now. She didn't need as much room as the house she and her ex-husband Richard had, that was what he wanted, but she did need larger than an apartment.
Laney couldn't believe that she had stayed with Richard for as long as she did. Oh well, she was rid of the lying, sneaking, cheating, money grubbing little bastard now, and his little 23 year old girlfriend would eventually find herself in the same situation as soon as another little cutie came along…
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Laney slowly opened her eyes to see deep green ones just inches above her. She caught her breath as Randi lowered her head and so very lightly placed a feather light kiss on her lips. A gasp, as a thigh slipped between her legs. Deepening the kiss, Randi's hands and lips were everywhere at once. As Laney felt herself ready to explode, she suddenly bolted upright.
"Oh dear God!" Laney panted as she realized that it was just a dream, and that she had fallen asleep in the bathtub. She was so turned on by the dream she immediately pulled the plug on the bath water then stood to turn on the cold water for a shower. 'God that felt so real. Maybe I ought to talk to Koty…'
Laney donned a ratty old Melissa Etheridge t-shirt and boxers, then poured herself a shot of Southern Comfort, and curled up on the couch contemplating rather she should call Koty or not. Then she laughed. "Jesus Jacobs, get a grip. You're 38 years old; you can handle this by yourself. You are not a teenager anymore. 'Yeah? Then how come I feel like a teenager with a crush?'
Laney went around shutting off the lights in the apartment. She had poured herself one more shot, hoping that it would help her fall asleep without a repeat of the dream she had in the bathtub. 'I really don't feel like taking another cold shower.'
Chapter Nine
Randi Daniels slapped at the offending noise that came from her alarm clock. "Ugh. I so hate mornings." One green eye opened to check the time. 8:00 am. At that same time, her phone rang as well. "Hello?"
"Morning sunshine, get that cute little ass of yours out of bed and have breakfast with me."
"You are obviously feeling better, and I HATE to be called sunshine."
"Well I know that, why do you think I call you that. And, yes I am feeling better. Please say you'll have breakfast with me, I'll buy…"
"Oh what a sweet talker you are Jodi can I at least have enough time to take a shower?"
"You better jump in now because I'm on my way." With that, Jodi hung up on her.
"Shit, why do I put up with her again?" 'Because she is your best friend and you love her. Besides, she puts up with my shit as well. Well…what are best friends for?
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They were sitting at their favorite table in IHOP when Randi said, "Your color has come back Jodi, but are you sure you should be out gallivanting around town?"
"Yes Mom, I'm fine. Really Rand, I know it's going to take awhile to fully heal so I promise not to push it too far ok?"
"Ok, I'm sorry; I just worry about you that's all."
"I know. Now, enough about me, what about those two detectives on this case. Man, talk about powerhouses. And…they are gorgeous to boot. I don't know about you, but they can protect me any day."
"Yeah, their ok."
"Ok? Come on Rand, they are more than ok! I know for a fact that both of them are your type."
"Yeah, but they are also cops Jodi."
"Hon, not all cops are like the asshole that shot Boyd and you know it. Those two seemed genuine to me."
"I know you're right. Besides, Detective Jacobs is pretty nice. I actually saw them at Laces the other night, can you believe that? I almost died when I walked through the door and saw her sitting at a table. I spoke with her briefly, and she told me that she had Tommy Willard and another guy in custody.
"Tommy? Old Mrs. Willard's grandson?"
"Yep, that's the one. Laney told me that it was Mrs. Willard that called them about Tommy."
"Laney?"
"Um…yeah… Detective Jacobs."
'Well well now. Ain't that something? She blushed when she said her name and I'd bet a thousand bucks she doesn't even know it. Huh, what do ya know?'
"So they pretty much have it solved?"
"Well, they have the guys who did it so our part is over, but I got the feeling it went deeper than that but I'm not for sure. Lan…Detective Jacobs said
she would keep us up to date on what's happening."
"Well that's the best news I've had all week. That's great… Oh, and um…speaking of the dynamic duo, look who just walked in the door."
Koty noticed the two women first and walked over to them. "Good morning ladies. Miss Case, how are you feeling, you sure look a lot better than the last time that I saw you."
"Thank you, I think." Jodi laughed. "Actually I am much better, thank you for asking. We were just discussing the case, funny you two walked in when you did."
"Yes well, we do have them both in custody now. There will be a trial date and the two of you will be notified as to when. It will be pretty much cut and dry as far as the robbery goes. It shouldn't take long for the jury to make their decision. Willard has already pleaded guilty to the shooting."
The whole time Koty was talking to Jodi, Laney was watching Randi then averting her gaze before getting caught. Too late. Green caught blue and time stood still as Laney felt her heart beat increase. 'Oh shit.'
A sweet smile came to Randi's lips when she saw the deep blush on the detective's cheeks. 'Huh, pink looks really good on her.' She was drawn out of her musings when she heard her name being called. "I'm sorry, what was that?
"The detective told us to have a nice day Rand, now say thank you." Jodi told her and laughed. Now it was Randi's turn to blush.
"Thank you Detective, you have a nice day as well."
As Koty and Laney walked away, Randi elbowed Jodi in the arm. Jodi burst out laughing. "Oh man Randi, what was that all about? You should see how red your face is. Don't feel so bad though, hers was just as bad…"
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"It's good to see the Case girl doing good she looks real good too." Koty replied as they waited for the waitress to bring their coffee. "Do you think they're together?"
Laney starred at Koty for a moment. "Um…I don't know, I guess they could be." 'I wonder if they are?' For some reason, this thought made Laney uncomfortable. "Why do you ask that question Silvers?"
"No reason, I guess I'm just nosy that's all. Well…actually I don't think they are together. I think you were being check out."
