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We Always Protect Our Own

Sharon Raydor/Andy Flynn

Chapter 1

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Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson was sitting in her office, it was just after 11pm….Fritz was away visiting his Sister so she had no reason to rush home. She opened her candy drawer and pulled out a large Hershey bar, she ripped off the top and took a large bite…savouring it. She looked out into her squad room to see Lieutenant Flynn and Detective Gabriel still present, she smiled at their dedication to their jobs and to her. Her thoughts were disturbed when her mobile rang out, causing her to jump, she quickly flipped the phone to answer it.

"Deputy Chief Johnson…yes I know her."

Brenda's face went very pale as she listened to the voice on the other end of the phone. Andy walked in just a that minute and noticed the wooried look on his Chief's face.

"Yes, I understand….no of course, I'm on ma' way."

She hung up her phone and gathered her thoughts before looking up to see Andy watching her closely.

"Chief…is everything okay?"

"Huh, oh okay look that was a Doctor Marcus from UCLA Medical Centre. Apparently one of our own was just admitted with a gun shot wound…."

"A gun shot wound…who, Sánchez, Provenza?"

"No….it was Captain Raydor."

Andy had to sit down upon hearing Sharon's name, nobody in the Department knew that he and Sharon had been seeing one another, both wanting to keep it quiet until they both knew how they really felt about each other.

"Lieutenant, are you okay?"

"Erm, yeah. Are we heading down there."

"You wanna come with me."

"Of course yeah, let's go."

By the time they had exited Brenda's office Detective Gabriel was just about to leave.

"Oh Detective, would ya' mind?"

"Sorry Chief."

"We need to head over to UCLA Medical Centre, Captain Raydor's been shot."

"Oh my god, is she alright?"

"Well of course she's not alright, somebody's shot her." Andy yelled.

"Okay, steady Lieutenant. Come on y'all…with me now."

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Andy sat in the back of the car on the drive to the Medical Centre, his stomach churning at the though of Sharon lying there in so much pain. Brenda glanced in the mirror to see the look of worry on Andy's face, it was a look she'd never expected to see, especially where Captain Raydor was concerned.

"Andy, everythin' okay."

"Fine Chief."

"Okay then."

She went back to watching the road ahead of her as Detective Gabriel drove the car, she herself secretly worrying about the older woman, despite their many issues with one another. They arrived at the Medical Centre 30 minutes later, Brenda slashed her badge at reception…demanding to see someone in connection to Captain Raydor's shooting. They hung around for a few minutes before a Doctor finally appeared.

"Excuse me, I believe a Chief Johnson was asking about Sharon Raydor."

"Yes Doctor, I'm Chief Johnson..how is she?"

"She's just coming out of surgery now."

"How long ago was she brought in, surgery takes a while." Brenda said.

"She was brought in a few hours ago and we…."

"A FEW HOURS AGO." Andy yelled.

"Lieutenant, quiet please…go on Doctor."

"She didn't have any ID on her when she arrived, a neighbour brought it by about an hour ago along with her handbag, which was found by her door…the strap was ripped. We were able to get a hold of her of her mobile and you and an Andy Flynn were the last two people she's called. When I heard you say you were a Deputy Chief…well I didn't bother calling any other police, considering you were coming down."

"I see…so you're Doctor Marcus."

"That's right Ma'am, anyway she's just out of surgery…she's very weak but she'll be okay."

"Is she awake."

"She's just coming out of the anesthetic, don't keep her too long."

"Can someone stay with her tonight."

"I guess I could let someone stay but just one, I'll take you to her."

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They all followed Dr Marcus to the room at the end of the corridor, walking in to the room just as a Nurse was finishing getting Captain Raydor settled. Andy was taken a back when he saw how fragile and vulnerable she looked and it broke his heart to see her like that. Brenda saw the look on Andy's face and suddenly it hit her why Andy was behaving so strange. The Doctor quickly checked her vitals before walking back over to Brenda.

"Just a few minutes okay, don't tire her out."

"I promise Doctor, thank you very much."

She smiled as he left the room before turning to Andy and David.

"Would you two mind waitin' outside for a few minutes, I'd like to talk to Captain Raydor alone."

"Chief I really think…"

"Lieutenant please, I won't be long."

"Fair enough."

She waited for them to leave before Brenda turned to see Sharon watching her closely, clearly in pain. Brenda took a seat beside her on the bed, trying not to hurt her.

"How are you feelin' Captain." She asked softly.

"Lucky to be alive." She whispered.

"What happened."

"I really don't re…member much, I got home just after 9pm. When I got there, I thought I heard someone behind me..but I was tired and I thought maybe I was just imagining things. I got up the stairs and unlocked the door and…."

Brenda felt tears in her own eyes when she saw Sharon crying for the first time since she'd known her. She reached out and placed a comforting hand on Sharon's.

"It's okay Sharon, I'm right here." She smiled.

"When I unlocked the door, I suddenly felt as though someone was behind me. The next thing I know they threw me against the side of the door frame, I was a little dazed before I realized what was happening and I tried to run. He was so quick Brenda, I'm a Police Officer..I should have been able too…"

"Sharon, it's okay. You're okay now, he can't hurt you anymore. Can you go on?"

"I tried so hard to fight him off me but he was so strong, my weapon was in my bag and I just couldn't get to it in time. I tried but I….and then he had a gun pointed at me and I tried to run, I tried so hard to get away but he shot me…he shot me Brenda." She cried, her tears flowing freely.

Brenda held on tightly to Sharon's hand as she cried, it scared her to see this Woman fall apart like this.

"Captian Raydor, I promise you…we will find the man who did this to you, ma word."

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To Be Continued…