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“Why is it so cold?”, a groggy Athena groans waking up. She turns and reaches for Bobby only to find his side of the bed empty. Frowning she wonders where Bobby is, she was hoping to spend some time with her husband before they both had to leave for their shift. On top of the bedside drawer is a note saying, “Buck’s car broke down I had to leave early to pick him up. I love you.”
Wanting to make waffles for the kids before she had to go to work, Athena gets out of bed and puts on a robe. When she walks into the kitchen, she sees chocolates, flowers and cards for her and the kids. She smiles before shaking her head, “This man is so sweet.” Picking up the card, she reads.
Athena,
I know you think Valentine’s day is a stupid commercial holiday, but just humor me please. I love you, you are the love of my life. My love for you grows stronger everyday. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to be your husband and a stepfather to two amazing children. I hate that we both have to work today, but that won’t stop me from spoiling my Goddess ;)
Love you,
Bobby
Athena couldn’t stop the smile from spreading across her face. She loves this man with all her heart.
“Mom, what are you smiling at?”, May asks.
Looking up she replies, “Just your stepdad being all sweet, he got you and Harry some gifts too.”
“Awesome!”, Harry yells running to grab the box of chocolates.
Reaching out she stops him, “You can eat the chocolates later, I’m going to make waffles for breakfast and that’s enough sugar for the morning.”
“Awe, fine”, Harry responds with a pout on his face.
She walks into the station ready for the day to be over so she can go home and spend some quality time with her husband. Arriving at her desk she finds a bouquet of flowers and a small teddy bear holding a heart that says “I Love You Beary Much”. She wondered who would give this to her considering they all knew she was married to Bobby. That was until she saw the heart shaped note on top of her keyboard.
Gift one of many today, my love. I had to keep this one innocent since your desk is out in the open.
- Bobby
So this is why he had to leave early, she thought. She wondered what he meant by innocent. What is her man planning? Her thoughts are interrupted when she hears a “Morning Athena, Happy Valentine’s Day!”. Looking up she sees Rick giving her a weird smile.
“Rick, what is Bobby planning?”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about”
“Rick, I’m serious you know I hate surprises.”
“Well too bad, your man has sworn me into secrecy.”
“I hate you.”
“Oh leave him alone Athena.”, she hears her Captain saying from her office.
“You’re in on it too?!”, Athena asks, shocked at how her man got her captain to agree with whatever plan he prepared.
“Yup, he said he wanted to make sure it was okay with me.”, she replies “I wish my husband would put in this much effort for me.”
Before she could further question her captain her radio goes off, “727-L-30, they’re requesting you at 19124 Sunset. Assault and battery in progress.”
“Copy that, 727-L-30 en route”, she responds.
“You are lucky I got this call Rick!”, she yells as she makes her way out the door.
Athena returns to her desk exhausted a couple hours later, turns out people really love to commit crimes on Valentine’s Day. Her stomach starts to rumble, she should’ve stopped somewhere to get lunch before heading back to the station. She was really craving a burger. While Athena was debating whether to leave the station to get lunch or not, a teenage boy walks into the station and says, “Delivery for Sergeant Grant.”
“Um, thats me.”, Athena responds, taking the bag from the boy. “Who is this from?”
“From Captain Nash, ma’am”, the boy replies before leaving.
Looking inside the bag she sees an In-N-Out burger, fries, and a heart shaped cookie.
“How the hell does he always know exactly what I need? My husband is amazing.”, she says to herself. At the bottom of the bag she finds another heart shaped note.
Knowing you, you probably forgot to grab any lunch before going back to the station. I can’t have my wife be hungry while fighting crime. Enjoy lunch my love.
- Bobby
She really got lucky and married the perfect man. With a large grin on her face, Athena takes a big bite of her burger.
After finishing lunch, she decides to work on her reports before she gets called to another scene. Opening her cabinet file she finds a long and flat rectangular box. Taking it out and opening it she finds a gorgeous diamond necklace and another note.
I found this necklace and thought it would look amazing on you. I can’t wait to see you wear it on our next date night. Like a diamond, our love is forever.
- Bobby
“Oh good you found the necklace”, Rick says causing her to look up. “I was worried you’d be on the road all day and never open the cabinet.”
“It’s gorgeous, my husband has good taste.”
“Well yeah, he married you didn’t he.”
“Flattery isn’t going to make me forget that you refuse to tell me Bobby’s plans.”
“Come on Athena, you really want me to ruin the surprise?”, Rick says exasperated. “I’ve seen the big smiles whenever Bobby has sent you something.”
“Ugh, fine.”, Athena says giving up. If her man wants to surprise and spoil her, so be it. She starts working on her pile of reports and gets a quarter of the way through the stack when the teenage boy from earlier comes in, “Delivery for Sergeant Grant.”. Accepting the bag from him she looks inside to find a box of chocolate covered strawberries, a can of sparkling water and another note.
I know you have a weakness for chocolate strawberries. If we were at home I would pour you a glass of champagne, but since you are at work here’s some sparkling water. Enjoy the treat my love.
- Bobby
She smiles before taking a bite of the chocolate strawberry. “See there’s that smile again.”, Rick says from his desk. “Shut up Rick and take a strawberry.”
Athena completes a couple more reports before she is called out again. After several more hours she makes it back to the station, ready to finish the last reports so that she can go home to her husband. On her desk is a large rectangular box with a bow on top with a sticky note that says “Open when alone.” Looking around and seeing that she was alone, Athena unties the ribbon and lifts the lid off the box. Inside the box is a red lace negligee, a pair of red fluffy handcuffs, and another note.
This is more of a gift for me than for you. The images running through my head as I write you this note is going to distract me the whole day. Counting down the minutes until I get to see you in this, before I rip it off and make love to you tonight.
- Bobby
“Bobby wouldn’t tell me what this last gift was.” Rick says walking to his desk. “But based on that face you’re making, I can guess what it is.”
Athena’s face flushes,”I don’t know what you’re talking about.“ She gets up and starts to pack up her stuff.
“But, um, I need you to finish these last couple reports for me. I need to get home.” Athena says as she starts walking out the door.
“Wait what!” “Athena!” “I didn’t say yes!”, Rick yells watching her leave. “You totally owe me!”
Athena didn’t care, she had to get home and get ready for her husband. He’s been spoiling her all day. It’s time for her to return the favor.