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Lucy and Tim are waiting for the elevator to open and all that’s running through Lucy’s mind is what Tim just said to her.
“You will never know how much I appreciate the kindness you've shown me. And I will spend the rest of my life trying to pay it back in whatever small doses you allow.”
The elevator door opens. Tim walks out first and Lucy is a second behind. They are heading to the parking garage and Lucy stops Tim.
“Tim, hang on a second.”
“Yeah.”
“Want to come over and talk? I’ve got some things I’d like to say.”
“Sure. But won’t Celina be there?”
“No, she won’t be home til later. She’s with Aaron.”
“Ok. How about I go grab us some dinner on my way over? Veggie burgers and fries?”
“Sounds like a plan. You can let yourself in with your key if you still have it.”
“I still have it. I’ll see you in a little bit.”
About 35 minute later Tim walks in as Lucy is coming out of her bedroom after taking a shower.
“Hey.”
“Dinner is served. So what did you want to talk about?”
“Let’s get our plates made first. Want a beer.”
“Yes, please.”
“Every time I eat this it makes me happy and makes me think of you and you bringing it to me in the hospital. Even before we got together.”
“It’s your favorite.”
They get settled with their food on the couch and start talking.
“So…. Not going to lie it hurt like hell when you broke things off. And as you know I was pretty pissed at you. But I get why you did it. You didn’t want to drag me down with you while you were trying to get yourself together. And you wouldn’t be. But I could tell earlier in when we were riding together that therapy was helping.”
“It did. Even though she turned into a psychopath.”
“At least she’s behind bars now and can’t do it to anybody else. But listen, that night you said I deserved so much better. The thing is I don’t want anyone else. I only want you. I still love you and I’m always going to love you. And I could tell in the elevator you feel the same way.”
“I do. When you asked me to come over tonight I was going to say I’m ready to possibly going back to how things were before I screwed everything up. I know it might not be exactly how things were but I’m hoping we can work towards that.”
“I’d love that. When I asked you to come over I was actually going to talk to you about getting back together. Yes, Celina is here but ever since we broke up and Tamara moved out the apartment just feels empty. And I hated that feeling. But having Celina here has made it a little bit easier. You want to sleep here tonight?”
“Are you sure? And what about Celina? You know she’s going to start asking questions.”
“Yes, I’m sure. And so what if she starts asking questions? Everyone is going to know we’re back together eventually so she can just be the first to know. I’ll be right back. There’s something I need to get from my bedroom.”
Lucy comes out holding out the necklace. Tim has a shocking look on his face.
“I actually thought you might’ve gotten rid of that.”
“Nope, I decided to keep it hoping you’d be able to put it back around my neck one day.”
Lucy hands Tim the necklace so he could put it on her.
“Now it’s back where it belongs.”
“I love you.”
“I love you too.”
Tim pulls her onto the couch and onto his lap and gives her a kiss. They spend the next hour snuggled on the couch watching T.V till Celina and Aaron walk in.
“Lucy, is that Tim’s truck outside?”
Tim pops his head up from the couch.
“Yes, that’s my truck.”
“It’s good to see the two of you getting along.”
“We actually got back together.”
“That’s great news guys. I knew y’all couldn’t stay away from each other for long.
Lucy looks over at Celina who isn’t saying much.
“Celina, you alright? You’re being kinda quiet.”
Celina looks at Aaron.
“Guys, what’s wrong?”
“Tim, I was going to come by your house to tell you this after I left here but I guess now I don’t have to. I wanted you and Lucy to hear this from me.”
“Tell us what Aaron?”
“I’m leaving the LAPD. I’m going to talk to Grey tomorrow and tell him after tomorrow I’m resigning.”
“What? Why?
“Tim, I just can’t do it after what Blair did to us and many other cops.
“Hey, I get it. I’m pissed too for what she did to us. But it doesn’t make me want to stop being a cop. Plus she’s behind bars now.”
“We talked about so much more than my shooting. I told her about what happened to Patrick and how I got framed for it. So that being back out there… I just can’t.
“So there’s no talking you out of it?”
“No, I’ve made my final decision.”
“Well, I’m going to miss riding with you.”
Lucy reaches out for a hug. Then gives Tim a handshake and a hug as well.
“I won’t be gone forever. I’ll still keep in touch plus Celina and I will still hangout. Well I’m going to head out and I’ll see you guys tomorrow.”
Celina walks to the door with Aaron
“So see you tomorrow?”
“Yeah, I’ll see you tomorrow.
Celina walks back towards the couch where Tim and Lucy are sitting and sits on the other end of the couch.
“You okay?”
“Yeah, I’m fine. We were finally getting our friendship back after things getting weird between us after he kissed me at Nolan and Bailey’s wedding. I was actually starting to have feelings for him. And I was going to tell him tonight then he dropped that bombshell on me.”
“You still can. Just because you won’t see each other everyday doesn’t mean you have to hold in your feelings for him.”
“Even with a small bump in the road it worked out for me and Lucy.”
“Thanks guys. I’m going to head to bed. Goodnight.”
“Goodnight. See you in the morning. I’m about ready for bed myself.”
‘’Me too.”
“My bed has felt so empty without you in it.”
“Well now it doesn’t have to feel empty.”