Walker, Texas Ranger: "Letting Go" part 1

A/N: The first few chapters have been edited from the original version. This story is told mostly from the POV of Trivette. Several Jimmy fans once mentioned a Trivette Texas Ranger tv show. If ever there was one, this would be it. Trivette is the main character here, struggling to deal with the loss of Alex Cahill and his best friend and partner, Cordell Walker. I also want to let you know that I know nothing of Cherokee traditions. Anything dealing with them is completely made up so don't sue if I get anything wrong! Of course, all comments are welcome, if you know something about Cherokee traditions that might help, by all means, let me know. And anything else you notice, that could use some help, let me know that too. Thank you!

Trivette's cell phone rang as he and Walker headed back to Ranger Headquarters from their quick lunch at CD's Bar and Grill.

"Trivette."

"Hi, Jimmy, it's me Alex. Is Walker there?"

"Yeah, you wanna talk to him?"

"You're on your way back here right?"

"Yup."

"Just tell him I'm waiting to talk to him at his desk. We've got a lead on the case."

"Sure thing, Alex."

From across the line Trivette heard several gun shots and Alex screamed.

"Alex! What's going on?!"

But there was no response as the phone went dead.

"Alex!"

Walker looked at his partner. "What happened?"

"I don't know. She's sitting at your desk, waiting to talk to you. And I just heard gun shots! Alex screamed and the line went dead. But she's at headquarters..."

Walker, sped up and swerved around a corner, nearly knocking Trivette into the window. While Walker drove Trivette grabbed the radio and began shouting into it, "back up needed at Ranger Headquarters! Shots fired! I repeat shots fired at Ranger Headquarters, back up needed!"

"Roger that Ranger Trivette," dispatch said.

Walker pulled up to the curb and jumped out of the truck without even turning off the engine. Trivette followed close behind as he ran into the building and tore up the stairs to the entrance of Company B. Just before they got there other Rangers and police officers who'd been out patrolling the city arrived right behind them. Everyone drew their weapons but Walker signaled them to be quiet as he listened at the door for voices.

"What I want is Walker. You see, he's ruined my boss's business, and that's not good. So, you tell me where Walker is, and when he'll be back. There's a slight chance if you cooperate I might be nice enough to let you go," a male voice sneered.

"Who's your boss?" Alex's voice asked.

"Oh, no one you need to know about right now."

Walker shoved both double frosted glass doors open and aimed his gun, Trivette and the other officers right behind him. Walker 's searching eyes rested on Alex just as the man who'd spoken to her pulled the trigger on his gun, shooting her in the chest. He took off running. Walker fired his own weapon at the figure running away. He fell, when the bullet pierced his back. Dropping his gun, Walker ran to Alex and fell to her side.

Trivette scooped up his partner's weapon in the melee and put it in his own belt as he dealt one of the hostage takers a brutal punch with his other hand.

"Breath slow, Alex, and keep talking. GET THE PARAMEDICS IN HERE NOW!!!!" Walker yelled to anyone who would listen.

Trivette circled the two, making sure no one got near them while Walker attempted to save her life. The guy he'd punched jumped to his feet to attack the young Ranger. Trivette, thinking quickly, slid towards him, and gave him a hard side kick to his stomach, knocking him over. Another Ranger was kicked towards Trivette, and he caught him and righted him on his feet before attacking the hostage taker who'd knocked the Ranger off his feet. The man flew backward into another of the hostage takers who tripped over a body on the floor. Everyone went down in a heap.

"I NEED PARAMEDICS, NOW!!!" Walker shouted in the ensuing silence.

One of the hostage takers that had fallen to the ground grabbed a nearby gun and reached up to aim it at Walker. Trivette, scrambled to his feet, screaming for the paramedics as he dived onto the guy and knocked the weapon from his hand. He punched the guy in the face a few times until he had passed out.

The double doors banged open and paramedics ran in, their first aid kits with them. Trivette looked from them back to Walker and Alex and heard Alex whisper her last words to his partner, "It won't….work…..nothing…..will work….Walker…..I…..I love you….always…..and forever……………"

"NOOOO!!!"A single tear slid down Walker's cheek. "I love you too, Alex………."

Trivette got to his feet and ran up with the paramedics just then, but they were too late……to save both lives. He slumped down on the ground beside Walker 's body and watched them remove the bodies. Another Ranger had been killed, but everyone else was ok. As for the hostage takers, a few were dead, including the one Walker had shot, but a few were well enough to talk. Some of the other Rangers and police officers attempted to get them to give up their boss, but none opened their mouths.

Awhile later CD hurried in and found Trivette still on the floor, a blank look covering his face.

"Why Jimmy, what's wrong? They told me to get here as quick as possible, that it was urgent. What happened? Are you OK? Where's Cordell?" CD asked.

Trivette only sighed heavily and looked up at his older friend. "CD, their gone. Walker and Alex are gone!"

"What on earth do you mean? Where have they gone to? Who took them?"

"Dead. They're dead CD! Dead! Do you hear me! Dead!"

"Oh my God……" CD, having been leaning against the wall, now slid down it, to join Trivette on the floor. "Oh my God……" He saw the puddle of blood on the floor that had belonged to Alex.

They sat there together for awhile, until another Ranger helped them to their feet and told them to go home.