Unlikely Teammate
Chapter 1
" Forget it. It's out of the question". Stark retorted
"Oh, come on Nathan. It's only for a couple of days. What is one officer going to hurt? Jump in here at any time Carter". Alison replied as the elevator doors opened into Nathan Stark's office at Global Dynamics.
"Oh no. I don't want one of Stark's goons knit picking at every little thing I do. Jo and I work fine, why do we need to cross train one of Globals Security guards anyway"? Carter complained as the three exited the lift into Stark's observatory office.
"Besides the reason of I told you so. It's customary every year or so to train a member of globals security team so they can come back and educate their members on ho the law side of Eureka works so that there is a better flow of cooperation between both departments in order to ensure the safety and security of the whole town". Alison fired back disgusted over how poorly the whole was going.
"Fine take, lets see here…" Stark said as he scrolled through some text on his computer screen.
"Here badge number seventy five. Peter Howard. He's part of the special tactics response team. Five years Air force, two trips over seas, multitude of guarding classified equipment. He's a hard worker I think he is just what you are looking for". Stark said as he pressed a button activating an intercom.
"Petie, will you come up here for a moment". Stark called.
"Right away, sir". A hurried voice replied over the speaker box.
"Wow sounds like a real professional, all tactical and stuff". Carter replied.
"I do what I can". Stark answer flatly.
The elevator doors open revealing a gray security uniformed man standing at six foot one with short cropped blond hair. His bulky frame came running out of the elevator and stood at ridged attention in front of Stark's desk.
"You're giving him the equipment assistant"? Alison was mildly surprised but more annoyed.
"He's what"? Carter asked.
"Peter, you know Alison Blake. This other gentleman is Sheriff Carter. You're going to be representing Global as a student under the Sheriff's dual department training program". Stark said not replying to Alison.
"Wow, it's an honor sir". Peter said in excitement as he grabbed a hold of Jack's hand and started to shake it vigorously.
"I have heard that you have really changed things for the better around here. I'm excited to be part of the team". Peter beamed ear to ear.
"Well, uh that's great. Um, why don't you go and get your stuff and meet me out front and we will get started". Carter said trying to hide his disappointment and frustration towards stark as he literally ripped his hand from the gorilla's meat clumps.
"Yes sir. Right away". Peter hurried off towards the stairs as the elevator would just take too long but he stopped short and turned to carter.
"What stuff should I get"? He inquired.
"Oh, um well why don't you change into something less umm… gray, like civilian clothing and maybe get you sunglasses, gun, or whatever". Carter said feeling a little off about the whole thing now.
"Great. I have the perfect thing in my locker". Peter turned and clattered down the stairs.
"You gave me the water boy"? Cater complained leaning over Starks desk supporting his weight with his hands.
"You needed a student and I need my staff here. Cheer up Carter He means well, just a bit clumsy".
Just as Stark finished a shatter of glass can be heard as some one falls to the ground down stairs and peters voice can be heard saying "Sorry".
Carter let's out a sigh and shakes his head.
Ten minutes later Carter is leaning against his Jeep when Peter Howard comes trucking out of the main doors of Global Dynamics wearing a white polo style shirt tucked into a pair of blue jeans. Around his waist is a nylon tactical belt with the push button tabs up front. A weapon is holstered on his right hip and his global Dynamics security badge is attached to his belt on the right side just after the first belt loop going towards the black 9mm pistol. Completing his outfit is a pair of black tactical boots covering his large feet. He is carrying a note pad and pen to take notes on the training.
"Do I look ok Sheriff Carter"? Peter asked as he hurried to the SUV.
"Fine, just get in the car". Carter said rounding the vehicle and began to climb in himself but stopped and peered over the roof of the jeep.
"That weapon is properly secured right"? Carter asked dreading the response.
"Of course sir. One magazine loaded. Two spares in their pouch on the left side. Weapon safety on and in holster secondary thumb break securely snapped. Badge in front of weapon to identify wearer. Hand cuffs in case attached to back". Peter did a three-sixty showing all the equipment as he listed it.
"I might be clumsy sir but I don't fool around when it comes to firearms". Peter informed Carter as he sat in the cruiser and buckled up.
"Yeeeaaah". Carter sighed as he got in and started the engine and pulled away from Global.
As Global shrank in the distance behind them Carter was thinking of a million and one ways this could go wrong. Peter seemed content as he sat in his seat watching the scenery pass by as he occasionally scanned the road ahead from left to right something Carter figured was just a natural Global guard thing, always on the look out. He actually didn't mind it even if Petie Howard was the "water boy" he was alert.
"Okay I have know, what's you quirk"? Carter asked finally breaking the silence.
"Sir"? Peter chirped not understanding the question.
"You know. Jo is GI-Joe all the time; Stark wants to take over the world. There is Taggart with that damned dog. What's your quirk"? Crater repeated his question in more detail.
"Butterflies. I take pictures of butterflies sir. I have a garden in the back yard. Not very macho sir. Would you care to see a few I have a small album here in my pocket"? Peter said digging into is front jeans pocket to fish out the photos.
"Yeeaah… Oh no, no that's okay". Carter replied shaking his head sorry he asked.