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Well, this stinks. (Tag Erica, OTA in the police station)

Apr 23, 2012 15:12

Matt doesn't show up for work. John waits a bit; the kid was a notoriously non-morning person. Finally with a sinking feeling, born of Lucy's recent disappearance, John pulls out his messenger. There's no 'Farrell, Matthew' in the directory. Well, crap ( Read more... )

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5thcolumnfed April 23 2012, 23:15:30 UTC

Erica's been back at work for three days, starting on the weekend which...sometimes the boss could pull in special favors when it came with sex and breakfast in bed, and taking the bottle shift in the middle of the night.

She hasn't even had the chance to talk to him because her desk looks like a paper tornado exploded on it. She's been diligently working all day, but when she hears slamming she looks up. And other NPC people are looking at her so...right. Her husband. She knows Matt is gone, but John had also said it was fine, and she didn't press.

Walking into the break room, she leans against the counter and just watches him, standing right next to him as he makes his coffee. "You still fine?"

yippiekiyaymf April 23 2012, 23:25:03 UTC

"Why's his desk have to be so goddamned empty?" So, no.

5thcolumnfed April 23 2012, 23:26:16 UTC

Erica sighs softly, reaching out to rub her husband's back. "Because this village, despite everything, can be a real dick," she says bluntly.

yippiekiyaymf April 23 2012, 23:30:14 UTC

"Yeah." John turns, and wraps his arms around her, holding her tight.

"Don't you fucking go anywhere -- not without me."

5thcolumnfed April 23 2012, 23:34:15 UTC

One hand goes to his middle back, and one to the back of his head as she holds him close.

"Same for you, understand?" She lets her face bury against his neck for a second.

yippiekiyaymf April 24 2012, 00:01:14 UTC

"Probably be the first guy ever tried to break into this place if I did."

5thcolumnfed April 24 2012, 00:02:13 UTC

Erica smiles softly and pulls back just a little. "We have a deal with Aphrodite. I don't think she'd go back on it."

yippiekiyaymf April 24 2012, 00:04:46 UTC

"Yeah, okay." He's not letting go of Erica just yet though. He reaches up with one hand to brush a lock of hair from her face.

"Think the boss'll let you cut out early?"

5thcolumnfed April 24 2012, 00:14:15 UTC

"Hmmmm, not sure. I should ask." She pecks his lips.

"What do you say?"

yippiekiyaymf April 24 2012, 00:44:08 UTC

"Hmmm, well okay, since you've been doing the heavy work all day." Paperwork was that. He'd rather tackle a gang-banger in a dark alley.

5thcolumnfed April 24 2012, 00:51:33 UTC

"Alright then, I'm going to the salon," she says jokingly, making as if she's moving away. She knows a half day isn't for that. Not when John's asked.

yippiekiyaymf April 24 2012, 01:11:10 UTC

He raises an eyebrow.

"Okay, but when we start doing what I want to do there, we're probably going to get thrown out."

5thcolumnfed April 24 2012, 01:16:22 UTC

Erica can't help but laugh, and she kisses him again, still keeping it 'G.'

"Then you should take me home, Chief."

yippiekiyaymf April 24 2012, 01:19:27 UTC

"Okay," his voice is croony again. "Then, after, maybe we can pick Maddie up a little early."

5thcolumnfed April 24 2012, 01:24:53 UTC

"Now that, I would love." She hugs him again, arms around him tight. "I love you. And I'm not going anywhere."

yippiekiyaymf April 24 2012, 01:28:19 UTC

He leans his head against hers for a moment, holding her close.

"Okay," then, "okay," he repeats as though trying to convince himself.

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